In this Issue: Pawnee Business Council Resolutions Page Two Pawnee Business Council Minutes Page Three Pawnee Tribal Members on Cobell list Page Eight The History of Pawnee Homecoming Page Twelve
Official Publication of the Pawnee Nation CHATICKS SI CHATICKS
July 2015 Men of Men Volume 15 Issue 3
The Inauguration of four new Members of the Pawnee Business Council is held on May 16th
President Misty Nuttle takes Treasurer M. Angela Thompo- Sammye Adson, Council Seat Dawna Hare, Council Seat #2 the Oath of Office, holding the son takes the Oath of Office #1 takes the Oath of Office while takes the Oath of Office as her Bible is her grandmother, Neva while her mother, Carol Nuttle, her mother, GeorgiaMae Adson, Aunt, Marlene Riding In Mah- Moore. holds the Bible. holds the Bible. meah, holds the Bible On Saturday May 16, 2015 Pawnee Nation District Court for the Inauguration was for- assistance from Taylor Moore an Inauguration was held at Clerk, Susie Kanuho assisted mer President of the Pawnee did a Cedar Ceremony for the the Multi-purpose Building to Judge Barker-Harold with the Nation, George Howell. Also newly elected officials. A large swear in the newly elected swearing in. present to do the signing of the crowd of family and supporters Officials of the Pawnee Na- The events began with the Lord’s prayer were Sky Seeing of the newly elected officials tion. Dianne Barker-Harold, Pawnee Veterans bringing in LeadingFox, Pawnee Nation was in attendance at the Cer- Pawnee Nation District Court the flag to begin the festivities Princess and Sara Llamas- emony. The events concluded Chief Judge, administered along with an honor song sung Howell, Wichita Princess Little with a luncheon hosted by the oath of Office to the new by Pat LeadingFox and his Sister. Both young ladies did a Pawnee Nation Tribal Devel- Business Council Members. son. The Master of Ceremony great job. Steven Moore, with opment Corporation. Message from them acclimated to their tribal corrective action plans and Individuals serving on the administrative/management most importantly strategic business council. President Nuttle role as quickly as possible as planning. I also would like to We are looking forward to the well as providing a refresher stress, the needs, concerns 69th Annual Pawnee Indian for our experienced business and issues of our tribal Veterans Homecoming, which council members. members do not go unknown. will be held July 2-5, 2015. We are finalizing a committees They may not be resolved as The Homecoming event is a and commissions handbook, timely as individuals would like celebration and recognition which will provide valuable them to be; however, we try our event to honor the present information to those who best to remedy them in the best and past military service of serve in those positions and way and utilize the resources our Pawnee Nation members. assist in providing guidance to the best of our capability, During the Homecoming to key resource or governing in accordance with the policy, event, the Tax Department documents. This is being done rules and regulations that and Enrollment Office will be to establish a standard system govern the program. working a flex schedule to of operations for committees In order to address the needs accommodate tribal members and commission appointments. of our tribal members fully, we who wish to utilize their The new council members will need any and all feedback services. Please make sure are being provided with tribal from you, the tribal member, to the enrollment office has your governing documents, law participate in the community current address to ensure and order codes, articles of meetings or other venues or you are included in all tribal Nowa. There has been incorporation, by-laws, etc. platforms available to make mailings and inquiries. The a tremendous amount so they will be aware of what your issues, concerns or Pawnee Nation programs of undertakings at the governs tribal programs, recommendations heard. We and departments have been Pawnee Nation, with the services and tribal entities, wish to devise a Strategic Plan working hard, planning events introduction of new business such as the Housing Authority, that is true to our needs and throughout the entire weekend council members, and with Pawnee Nation College reflects all the concerns and and have tried to incorporate myself transitioning from and Tribal Development issues of our Nation. Once activities for all ages. For the Treasurer position to Corporation. We will have a this is finalized, we can begin more information or event presidency. Remembering 2-day orientation training for looking for resources to make information, please visit the my experience as a new the Pawnee Business Council these priorities and goals a Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma council member, I am trying and look forward to moving full reality. We have historically Facebook page. We hope th to create a beneficial and steam ahead after completion. been stuck in the planning everyone enjoys their 4 of relevant orientation for our We have discussed community phase but I do not anticipate July weekend and has a safe new council members to get meetings, re-development of this as we have very result- and responsible weekend. tribal infrastructure, addressing oriented and determined Pawnee Nation Member is crowned Miss American Indian Oklahoma State University
Congratulations from a Dad completed her sophmore year for a summer internship to a Daughter second semester with a 4.0 having been selected 1 of Congratulations to my gpa. She was also awarded 42 candidates out of 2,500 Daughter Autumn Only A “Up and Coming Leader” at the applicants nationwide. Autumn Chief on being crowned Miss Oklahoma Native American is very active in student affairs American Indian Oklahoma Students in Higher Education along with donating her time State University 2015-2016. ONASHE 2015 Conference. the last 2 years with the Turning Autumn is an enrolled member Currently Autumn is attending Point Ranch Therapeutic Autumn Only A Chief of the Pawnee Nation and has Columbia University in NYC Riding Center. Page 2 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 we can be able to provide services to all tribal members no matter where they live.
I feel very confident and excited about our newly elected council we have had 2 regular meetings and 1 Quarterly meeting since inauguration. Although, we are still getting acclimated to our positions, we are also identifying processes and protocols that will maximize our way of doing business. I am still gathering information to be fiscally responsible to you, the people. Once I have all this information I will publish a financial report that shows the current financial status of the Pawnee Nation when I took office. I will provide an update to this report each quarter within the Chaticks-si-Chaticks and on the website. Budget M. Angela Thompson, Pawnee Nation Treasurer call was just issued and we will be conducting budget training June 15-17. The 2016 Comprehensive Budget will be finalized Message from Pawnee Nation Treasurer on or before October 1, 2015.
In regard to travel, accountability, and transparency we are Nawa Ahkitadu, reviewing the travel policy, establishing a travel trip report which will identify how the travel/training/conferences will I want to thank all the voters who participated in this year’s benefit the Pawnee Nation and how it will be implemented. election, we had a total of 462 voters and it looks like we have As I and President Nuttle sign checks on a weekly basis we some work to do in reaching out to all our constituents/tribal are asking questions and asking for further documentation, if members. During my campaign many folks approached me needed. Therefore, I respectfully ask that all employees and and brought out issues some of the topics that I heard were: tribal members be patient with us and understand that we ask 1. Why should I vote, we do not live in the Pawnee area and questions not to be directly against you but that we are looking therefore we do not receive any services. 2. Travel, where they at protecting the assets and resources of the Pawnee Nation, it going and what they bringing back. 3. Accountability throughout is not personal. We were elected to and have the responsibility the whole Nation including our enterprises. 4. Transparency. to ensure that we are spending our limited resources in an In my opinion, everyone should vote, no matter where they appropriate manner that limits waste and excess spending. reside and even if they do not receive services. Because, it is The goal is to ensure that all our funds are expended according the ELECTED Pawnee Business Council (PBC) who will make to fiscal policies so they do not incur audit findings. the decisions to serve outside the local and Pawnee area and if you choose not to voice your opinion by casting your votes I look forward to serving as your Treasurer for the next four than this may never happen, you have a choice to vote the best years and working with the entire PBC in establishing our candidate in office who will share in your wishes. 2. It is your goals and serving the Pawnee people. I hope to see you at sovereign right as a Pawnee, as I stated in my campaign there Pawnee Homecoming, come by our camp and eat supper are a few things that cannot be taken away unless “we allow with us, we usually serve around 5:30PM, and our camp is them to be taken away” our language, our land, our culture the Nuttle Camp located directly behind the East Bleachers!! and heritage, who our members are and who we vote for as Tatachikstehu. our tribal leaders. The decisions that are made will not only affect you now but your future ancestry for years to come and M. Angela Thompson, Treasurer who knows they may choose to reside in the Pawnee area. Also, we want to build our Nation’s economy so that one day Pawnee Business Council
Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, #15-18 – A Resolution to appoint Elizabeth Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www. L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). Blackowl to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - pawneenation.org under the Government page. Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, #15-09 – A Resolution to remove Mark Lloyd zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). PBC RESOLUTIONS Bush from the Pawnee Nation membership roll for dual enrollment - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, #15-19 – A Resolution to appoint Kathy Daniels to #15-01 – Resolution was Withdrawn. three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - Approved and one not voting (President Gover). January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not #15-02 – A Resolution to approve forty-one voting (President Gover). eligible applicants to be added to the Pawnee #15-10 – A Resolution to approve the transfer of Membership Roll – Approved January 14, 2015 Annuity Funds for FY 2014 - Approved January by a vote of four for, zero against, one abstaining, 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero #15-20 – A Resolution to appoint David Stewart three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission - and one not voting (President Gover). L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and A Resolution to approve the transfer of one not voting (President Gover). #15-03 – A Resolution to approve to note the date #15-11 - of death of the fifteen (15) deceased members Annuity Funds for FY 2015 – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero #15-21 – A Resolution to approve appropriations on the Membership Roll and remove them from from the Motor Fuels Fund Account in the amount the Annuity Roll – Approved January 14, 2015 by abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). of $10,000 to be used for the Elders and Handicap a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, Assistance for the CHR Program - Approved three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero and one not voting (President Gover). #15-12 - A Resolution to appoint Joseph Hawkins Jr. to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-04 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute effective January 28, 2015, whose term of office Relinquishment of Rebekah Ann Horse Chief from will expire January 28, 2017 – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero #15-22 – A Resolution to confirm the appointment the Pawnee Nation and Rebekah Ann Horse Chief of the Honorable Dianne Barker-Harold to serve will be removed permanently from the Pawnee abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). as the Chief Judge of the Pawnee Nation District Nation membership roll – Approved January 14, Court for a period of six (6) years as per Pawnee 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero – A Resolution to appoint Lyle Fields to Law and Order Code, Chapter 2, Section 3 with abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, #15-13 term to expire March 6, 2021 - Approved March L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission effective January 28, 2015 whose term of office will expire 6, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero January 28, 2017 – Approved January 28, 2015 by abstaining, one absent (K.Knife Chief), and one #15-05 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute not voting (President Gover). Relinquishment of James Elmo Wilde from the a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one Pawnee Nation and James Elmo Wilde will be absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-23 - A Resolution to confirm the appointment removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation of the Gregory Smith to serve as the Justice of membership roll - Approved January 14, 2015 by the Pawnee Nation Supreme Court for a period a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, #15-14 – A Resolution to appoint Pius Spottedhorsechief to the Pawnee Nation Sports of eight (8) years as per Pawnee Law and Order three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) Code, Chapter 2, Section 3 with term to expire and one not voting (President Gover). Commission effective January 28, 2015 whose term of office will expire January 28, 2017 – March 6, 2023 - Approved March 6, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, #15-06 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent one absent (K.Knife Chief), and one not voting Relinquishment of Danelle Marie Johnson from (President Gover). the Pawnee Nation and Danelle Marie Johnson (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). will be removed permanently from the Pawnee – A Resolution to for Attorney Engagement #15-24 – A Resolution to acknowledge that Nation membership roll – Approved January 14, #15-15 there has been community involvement in the 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero with Janov Law Offices for the Pawnee Nation Transportation and Safety Department and the development of the proposal for the Pawnee abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, Language Restoration Project and that the L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). Transit Program – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one tribal community will continue to be involved for the duration of the project – Approved February #15-07 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero Relinquishment of Orion Emory Bush from the abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not Pawnee Nation and Orion Emory Bush will be voting (President Gover). removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation #15-16 – A Resolution to appoint Lily Harms to membership roll - Approved January 14, 2015 by the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero #15-25 – A Resolution to approve the submission of a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, the grant proposal to the Administration for Native three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). Americans (ANA) for the Pawnee Language and one not voting (President Gover). Restoration Project – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero #15-08 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute #15-17 – A Resolution to appoint Gloria (Kay) abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not Relinquishment of Zach Franklin Marvin Allen from Taylor to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - voting (President Gover). the Pawnee Nation and Zach Franklin Marvin Allen Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, will be removed permanently from the Pawnee zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-26 – A Resolution to approve the request for Nation membership roll - Approved January 14, Tribal disbursement in the amount not to exceed 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero $28,800 from Proceeds of Labor Account for July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Page 3 the Higher Education Scholarships – Approved #15-40 – A Resolution to approve the revision of the 7. A motion was made to rescind Resolution February 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, Pawnee Nation’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures #08-48 to do away with the Tax Commission, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not Manual’s “Section VI, Burial Policy” to the ending seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. voting (President Gover). date of December 31, 2016 – Approved April 22, 2015 six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one NEW BUSINESS: #15-27 – A Resolution to authorize the Bureau of absent (B.Pratt) and one not voting (President 1. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve Indian Affairs, Pawnee Agency, to accept, approve the Architect Engineering Contract amount at and execute the mineral leases, determined to Gover). be the best interest of the Nation and individual $99,600, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. landowners, in accordance with regulations – A Resolution to appoint Nancy Moore to #15-41 2. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve contained in 25 CFR Part 212 – Leasing on the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission – Approved Allotted Lands for Mineral Development – Resolution #15-10 for the 2014 Annuity draw- April 22, 2015 and Amended May 13, 2015 by Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of three for down, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. (M.Nuttle, A.Spottedhorsechief, President Gover a vote of five for, zero against, one abstaining – Tie Breaker), two against (P.Littlesun, K.Knife (M.Nuttle), one absent (L.Teter) and one not voting 3. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve Chief), zero abstaining, and two absent (B.Pratt, (President Gover). the Workers Comp, Auto and Business Li- R.Tilden, L.Teter ). ability Renewal, seconded by Adrian Spotted- #15-42 – A Resolution to approve payment of horsechief. #15-28 – A Resolution to approve the development $2,000 to be paid to the United Indian Nations and submission of a renewal application for the of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UINOKT) for 4. TERO Update – TERO Director gave an up- Community Health Representative and EMS date on the TERO Department. Program – Approve February 27, 2015 by a vote membership dues, and naming W. Bruce Pratt as Delegate and Phammie Littlesun as the Alternate of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three 5. Enrollment Department: absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not Delegate – Approved and Amended June 10, 2015 voting (President Gover). by a vote of five for, zero against, two abstaining a. A Motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- (B.Pratt, P.Littlesun), and one not voting (President prove Resolution #15-02 for New members, #15-29 – A Resolution to approve the submission Nuttle). seconded by Bruce Pratt. and of a proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service contract to renew the contract for I.H.S. Housekeeping/ #15-43 – A Resolution to adopt OMB 2 CFR Part b. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- Grounds Maintenance – Approved February 27, 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost horsechief to approve Resolution #15-03 for 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Deceased Members, seconded by Richard abstaining, three absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter Awards; Final Rule and will develop and adopt Tilden. ), and one not voting (President Gover). policies and procedures to comply with the Office of Management and Budgets’ new uniform c. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- #15-30 - A Resolution to approve the submission guidance within one year of OMB’s final rule dated horsechief to approve Resolution #15-04 and of a proposal to the Department of Health and December 26, 2014 – Approved May 13, 2015 by for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Human Services, Indian Health Service contract Phammie Littlesun. to renew the contract for the Substance Abuse a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one Program – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote absent (L.Teter) and one not voting (President d. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three Nuttle). horsechief to approve Resolution #15-05 absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not voting (President Gover). for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by #15-44 – A Resolution to recognize the results Bruce Pratt. of the Pawnee Nation Election held on May 4, #15-31 – A Resolution to approve the development 2013 and for banking purposes, the four officers e. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- and submission of a renewal application for Health Education – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of the Pawnee Business Council authorized to horsechief to approve Resolution #15-06 of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three sign signature cards and documents are: 1. Misty for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not M. Nuttle, President, 2. W. Bruce Pratt, Vice Bruce Pratt. voting (President Gover). President, 3. Phammie Littlesun, Secretary and 4. M. Angela Thompson, Treasurer – Approved May f. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- #15-32 – A Resolution to approve the request 20, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero horsechief to approve Resolution #15-07 for Tribal disbursement in the amount not to abstaining, one absent (P.Littlesun) and one not for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by exceed #10,560 from the Proceeds of Labor Bruce Pratt. Account for the ClientTrack Software outstanding voting (President Nuttle). invoice – Approved March 11, 2015 by a vote g. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- of four for (M.Nuttle, R.Tilden, K.Knife Chief, #15-45 – A Resolution to authorize any of the horsechief to approve Resolution #15-08 A.Spottedhorsechief), zero against, zero following staff under the Aid to Tribal Government for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by abstaining, three absent (M.Gover, B.Pratt, (ATTG Program to execute the Indian Preference Bruce Pratt. L.Teter) and one not voting (Secretary Littlesun). Form (BIA-4432) namely Misty M. Nuttle, President of the Pawnee Business Council; Phammie h. A Motion was made by Bruce Pratt to ap- #15-33 – A Resolution to appoint Arthur Thompson Littlesun, Secretary of the Pawnee Business prove Resolution #15-09 for Dual Enroll- Jr. to the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Council; Lisa Gover, Executive Director; or Carrie ment Removal from Membership Roll, sec- Board, Seat #1 – Approved April 3, 2015 by a vote Peters, Enrollment Director to certify and sign said onded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero document – Approved May 20, 2015 by a vote of absent and one not voting (President Gover). six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent 6. A Motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table (P.Littlesun) and one not voting (President Nuttle). the approval of the Bledsoe Land Lease, sec- #15-34 – A Resolution to appoint Carol Nuttle onded by Richard Tilden to the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation – A Resolution to approve the submission of #15-46 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Board, Seat #7 - Approved April 3, 2015 by a vote the Department of Transportation, Transportation of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero 1. Personnel Update – No Council Action was Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or taken. absent and one not voting (President Gover). TIGER Discretionary Grant application – Approved May 20, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, Adjournment at 3:48 pm by a motion made by #15-35 – A Resolution to approve that all Federal zero abstaining, one absent (P.Littlesun) and one Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Bruce and State Grant Program budgets are approved not voting (President Nuttle). Pratt. to continue at the 2014 approved spending level with a Quarterly Cost Review no later than April APPROVED PBC MINUTES January 28, 2015 PBC Meeting 30, 2015 pending the approval of the FY 2015 Seven Council members were present and Budgets – Approved March 25, 2015 by a vote of January 14, 2015 PBC Meeting provided reports on their meeting and committees six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent Seven Council members were present and since the last Council meeting. Executive Director (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). provided reports on their meeting and committees Lisa Gover and Pawnee Nation College President since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Mike Burgess provided reports. #15-36 – A Resolution to appoint Reva Mariah Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided OLD BUSINESS: ShieldChief to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission reports. 1. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- – Approved April 22, 2015 by a vote of five for, The minutes of the November 12, 2014 PBC prove the amendment to Resolution #14-71 zero against, zero abstaining, two absent (B.Pratt, Meeting was approved by a motion made by for Timesheet and other Payroll Policy, sec- M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). Adrian Spottedhorsechief and seconded by Bruce onded by Liana Chapman Teter. Pratt. December 17, 2015 PBC Meeting was #15-37 – A Resolution to approve the assignment approved by a motion made by Richard Tilden 2. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to of lease of said property lands totaling 823.56 and seconded by Karla Knife Chief. October 28, approve Resolution #14-10 changes to the acres for the rest of the period of five years for 2013 PBC Emergency Meeting was approved by Travel Policy, seconded by Adrian Spotted- an amount of $21,600.00 annually. The assignee, a motion made by Karla Knife Chief and seconded horsechief. Curtis Winney, is responsible for completing by Richard Tilden. 3. A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- all terms of Items A - J. Specified Practices and OLD BUSINESS: horsechief to approve Resolution #14-70, additional lease requirements on this lease 1. Water Sale Update – There is a plan to sell Credit Card Policy, seconded by Karla Knife beginning as of this date and ending December water to the City of Pawnee. Discussion on Chief. 31, 2018 – Approved May 13, 2015 by a vote of getting a contract drafted and the Council de- six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent cided to hold a community meeting to pray for NEW BUSINESS: (L.Teter) and one not voting. rain. 1. PN Sports Commission Appointments:
#15-38 – A Resolution to approve the advertised 2. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- a. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief lease with Billy Bledsoe of said property lands horsechief to table Resolution #14-65, Hous- to approve Resolution #15-12 to appoint totaling 423.5 acres for a period of one year for ing Authority Land, seconded by Bruce Pratt. Joseph Hawkins, Jr. to the Pawnee Nation $4,900.00 annually. The lessee, Billy Bledsoe, Sports Commission, seconded by Richard 3. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to table is responsible for completing all terms of Items Tilden. A - J. Specified Practices and additional lease the lease agreement with the Pawnee Tribal Housing Authority, seconded by Bruce Pratt. requirements on this lease beginning January b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-13 to appoint Lyle 1, 2016 ending December 31, 2016. This is 4. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table Fields to the Pawnee Nation Sports Com- in accordance with regulation contained in 25 the HR Policy and Resolution #14-73 for the mission, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. CFR Part 162 Subpart B – Agriculture Leases – Bonus Policy, seconded by Adrian Spotted- Approved April 22, 2015 by a vote of five for, one horsechief. against (P.Littlesun), zero abstaining, one absent c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-14 to appoint Pius (B.Pratt), and one not voting (President Gover). 5. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to Spottedhorsechief to the Pawnee Nation approve the amendment to Resolution #14-60 Sports Commission, seconded by Richard – A Resolution to approve the request for for the Burial Policy, seconded by Richard Til- #15-39 Tilden Tribal disbursement in the amount not to exceed den. $120,000 from the Proceeds of Labor Account for d. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to 6. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table Burial Assistance – Approved April 22, 2015 six for, approve Resolution #15-20 to appoint David the amendment of Resolution #14-71 for the zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt) Stewart to the Pawnee Nation Sports Com- timesheet and other payroll policy seconded and one not voting (President Gover). mission, seconded by Richard Tilden by Phammie Littlesun Page 4 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 2. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to ap- the BIA is requesting to the Council to have Abuse Prevention Contract Renewal, with prove Resolution #15-11, 2015 Annuity (Table discussion on the land lease. changes, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. Creek Treaty), seconded by Adrian Spotted- horsechief NEW BUSINESS: d. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to ap- to approve Resolution #15-31 for Health 3. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve prove the Law Library purchase of $12,354.00, Education Contract Renewal, seconded by Resolution #15-15, Transit, seconded by Adri- seconded by Richard Tilden. Misty M. Nuttle. an Spottedhorsechief. 2. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to EXECUTIVE SESSION: 4. President Gover made an Emergency Dec- table the approval of the Projected Cost on the A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to laration, state of emergency concerning the water hookup to the City of Pawnee, second- reschedule Executive Session for March 6, 2015, water issues concerning the Pawnee Nation’s ed by Misty M. Nuttle. seconded by Karla Knife Chief. water. Adjournment at 3:04 pm by a motion made by Adjournment at 11:16 am by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. 5. Pawnee Nation Tax Commission Appoint- Misty M. Nuttle, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. ments: March 6, 2015 PBC Meeting February 27, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council Members were present. a. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- Six Council members were present and provided horsechief to approve Resolution #15-16 EXECUTIVE SESSION: reports on their meeting and committees since to appoint Lily Harms to the Pawnee Nation 1. Interview, Selection and Approval of Resolu- the last Council meeting. Pawnee Nation College Tax Commission for a three year term, sec- tion #15-22 for Pawnee Nation District Court President Mike Burgess provided a report, there onded by Karla Knife Chief. Chief Judge. 3 Applicants. was no Executive Director Report. b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- The minutes of the January 28, 2015 PBC 2. Interview, Selection and Approval of Reso- prove Resolution #15-17 to appoint Gloria Meeting was approved by a motion made by lution #15-23 for Pawnee Nation Supreme (Kay) Taylor to the Pawnee Nation Tax Com- Phammie Littlesun and seconded by Adrian Court Justice. 2 applicants. mission for a three year term, seconded by Spottedhorsechief. The minutes of the February 1. Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 11, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to ap- motion by Karla Knife Chief, seconded Adrian prove Resolution #15-22 to appoint Dianne Barker Harrold as the Pawnee Nation District c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to Spottedhorsechief. The minutes of the February Court Chief Judge, seconded by Adrian Spot- approve Resolution #15-18 to appoint Eliz- 7, 2015 PBC Quarterly Meeting was approved by tedhorsechief. abeth Blackowl to the Pawnee Nation Tax a motion made by Karla Knife Chief, seconded by Commission for a two year term, seconded Richard Tilden. 2. by Richard Tilden. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- OLD BUSINESS: prove Resolution #15-23 to appoint Greg- 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to ap- d. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- ory Smith as the Pawnee Nation Supreme prove the PBC Meeting Minutes for January horsechief to approve Resolution #15-19 to Court Justice, seconded by Adrian Spotted- 14, 2015, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. appoint Kathy Daniels to the Pawnee Nation horsechief. Tax Commission for a two year term, sec- 2. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- onded by Richard Tilden. Adjournment at 1:08pm by a motion made by Bruce prove $45,000 for the water hook up to the Pratt, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. City of Pawnee, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 6. Ms. Nuttle mentioned to the Council that she April 3, 2015 PBC Meeting has been receiving emails from the Education 3. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to table Director and is requesting funds for unpaid Resolution #14-65 until additional information Eight Council Members were present. scholarships. This item will go to the Budget is presented, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Committee. 1. Interview and Selection of TDC Board Ap- 4. A motion was made by Liana Teter to pull 92 pointments. 7 applicants, 2 positions open. 7. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- acres from the total from Tract 2000 lease horsechief to approve $10,530 for removal (Bledsoe Lease) and to negotiate year by year A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief and repair of heating units for the gym, sec- beginning January 2016 and for the lease to to approve Resolution #15-33 to appoint Arthur onded by Richard Tilden. not be put in the BIA lease sales, seconded by Thompson Jr. to Seat #1 on the Pawnee Tribal Adrian Spottedhorsechief. Development Board, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 8. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to prove Resolution #15-21 for the Elders Assis- NEW BUSINESS: approve Resolution #15-34 to appoint Carol Nuttle tance in the amount of $10,000.00, seconded 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to to Seat #7 on the Pawnee Tribal Development by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. approve Resolution #15-24 ANA Language Board, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. Grant for Community Involvement, with cor- 9. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- Adjournment at 1:45 pm by a motion made by rections, seconded by Richard Tilden. horsechief to approve the donation request Bruce Pratt, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. for $300.00 to Tribal Member for travel to A Motion was made by Adrian Spotted- April 8, 2015 PBC Meeting Houston for sisters funeral, seconded by Karla horsechief to approve Resolution #15-25 ANA Seven Council Members were present and Knife Chief. Language Grant for Intent to Submit, with provided reports on their meeting and committees changes, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. 10. Tribal Member Donation Request – A motion since the last Council meeting. Executive Director was made by Misty M. Nuttle to table until it is 2. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided found out that funds are available in the disas- approve Resolution #15-26 to request for un- reports. ter fund, seconded by Richard Tilden. funded scholarships in the amount of $28,800 The minutes of the February 27, 2015 PBC Meeting to come out of Proceeds of Labor, with chang- was approved by a motion made by Karla Knife 11. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- es, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. Chief and seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. March horsechief to approve $500.00 for a table to 6, 2015 PBC Meeting minutes were approved support Frankie Soxie at the Greater Tulsa 3. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle, seconded Indian Art Festival, seconded by Phammie horsechief to approve the Godberson farming by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. April 3, 2015 PBC Littlesun. and grazing lease with the negotiation of 2 Meeting minutes were tabled by a motion made head of cattle in the lease, seconded by Rich- EXECUTIVE SESSION: by Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Misty ard Tilden. 1. Tax Commission Discussion – A motion was M. Nuttle. OLD BUSINESS: made by Richard Tilden to recommend when A Motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to table appointing the Tax Commission that a 5 year approve the TDC lease for 36 months, sec- the Violence in the Workplace Policy, second- limit felony background checks and to be eval- onded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. uated on a case by case basis, seconded by ed by Richard Tilden. Karla Knife Chief. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- 2. Separation of Cultural/Language Committee. horsechief to approve the TDC lease for the President Gover appointed Steve Moore, Tay- Adjournment at 3:51 pm by a motion made Trading Post, seconded by Richard Tilden. by Richard Tilden, seconded by Adrian lor Moore, Adrian Spottedhorsechief, Pham- Spottedhorsechief. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- mie Littlesun, Jr. Pratt and Zachary Rice to the horsechief to approve the Harmon Denture Language Committee. February 7, 2015 PBC Quarterly Meeting lease for $5,400 a year, seconded by Richard EXECUTIVE SESSION: Tilden. Six Council members were present. 1. Contract with Wings of Hope A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve 4. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to ap- the Agenda with changes to alleviate the Executive 2. Executive Director Annual Evaluation Director Introductions and Division Directors prove the request for fee waiver for the Native Quarterly Reviews, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. American Church and the Election Commis- 3. Dual Enrollment Request NEW BUSINESS: sion, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to No Council Action was taken after Executive 5. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to approve the purchase over $5,000 for DECS Session. approve the disposition of six tribal vehicles, trucks from Hudiburg Auto Group, seconded Adjournment at 4:30 pm by a motion made by seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. by Richard Tilden. Karla Knife Chief, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 6. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to 2. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the mileage rate to $0.575 effective April 22, 2015 PBC Meeting approve cooperation agreement for services February 27, 2015, seconded by Misty M. Six Council Members were present and provided between City of Pawnee and Pawnee Na- Nuttle. reports on their meeting and committees since tion Transportation Department, seconded by the last Council meeting. Executive Director Adrian Spottedhorsechief 7. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- Lisa Gover provided a report, the Pawnee Nation horsechief to approve Resolution #15-27 for College report was tabled. Adjournment at 9:45 am with a closing prayer by mineral leases, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. OLD BUSINESS: Phammie Littlesun. 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to 8. Contract Renewals: approve the Pawnee Business Council meet- February 11, 2015 PBC Meeting ing minutes for April 3, 2015 with corrections, Seven Council members were present and a. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to seconded by Richard Tilden. provided reports on their meeting and committees approve Resolution #15-28 for Community since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Health Representative Contract Renewal, NEW BUSINESS: Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 1. Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization Presi- reports. dent, William Howell was present to give an b. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to The minutes of the January 14, 2015 PBC Meeting update on the organization and activities. was approved by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle approve Resolution #15-29 for IHS House- keeping and Grounds Maintenance Con- and seconded by Karla Knife Chief. 2. A motion was made by Adrian Spotted- tract Renewal, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. OLD BUSINESS: horsechief to table the Chilocco lease until the Council meets with Mr. Curtis Winney at the 1. ICDBG Update was given by Reva Howell. c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to next Council Meeting on May 13, 2015, sec- approve Resolution #15-30 for Substance 2. Bledsoe Land Lease – Update was given that onded by Karla Knife Chief. July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Page 5 3. Tabled during Approval of Agenda, Approval Karla Knife Chief. EXECUTIVE SESSION: of FY2015 Budgets. 1. Executive Director Annual Evaluation c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief 4. Tabled during Approval of Agenda, Discussion to approve the funds for the Inter-Tribal 2. Discussion on Committee and Commission on TERO. Fun Day hosted by the Pawnee Nation for Appointments $7,700, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. 5. Tax Commission Appointments: A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to table d. A motion made by Karl Knife Chief to ap- the Executive Director Evaluation until May 13, A Motion made by Karla Knife Chief to appoint prove Resolution #15-39 for Drawdown of 2015 due to Bruce Pratt being absent, seconded Nancy Moore to the Pawnee Nation Tax Proceeds of Labor for the Burial Fund of by Misty M. Nuttle. Commission, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. $120,000, seconded by Richard Tilden. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief for A motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief President Gover to write a letter to the Director to appoint Reva Mariah ShieldChief to the e. A motion made by Karla Knife Chief to ap- of the Housing Authority to have the background prove the donation to the Pawnee Indian Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, seconded investigations done for all the board members Veterans Homecoming of $25,000 and by Karla Knife Chief. to be in compliance with the Housing By-Laws, $3,000 for the Dances (Memorial Day, A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to seconded by Phammie Littlesun. approve Resolution #15-35 to appoint Nancy $1,000; Veterans Day, $1,000; and Christ- mas Day, $1,000), seconded by Liana Adjournment at 3:03 pm by a motion made by Moore to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission. Chapman Teter. Phammie Littlesun, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15- f. A Motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to April 29, 2015 PBC Emergency Meeting 35 to appoint Reva Mariah ShieldChief to the approve the donation of $500 and Blanket Seven Council Members were present. Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, seconded to the Standing Bear Powwow, seconded by OLD BUSINESS: by Karla Knife Chief. Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 1. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- 6. Dr. Beatrice Frank and Bridget Kerner from 8. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to proval the 2015 Budget as recommended by OSU made a presentation to Council on Cli- approve Resolution #15-38 for the Bledsoe the Budget Committee, seconded by Bruce mate change. Lease, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. Pratt.
7. Budget Requests: 9. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to ap- Adjournment at 2:01 pm by a motion made by prove Resolution #15-40 Burial Policy revision Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Bruce a. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to and extend the policy to December 31, 2016, Pratt. approve the donation of $300 to the Travel- seconded by Phammie Littlesun. ers Club for their trip, seconded by Richard Tilden. 10. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the Wings of Hope payment in the Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to ap- amount of $15,000 for the years of 2013, 2014 Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www. prove the donation of $300 for the Pawnee and 2015, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. pawneenation.org under the Government page. Nation Employee Fun Day, seconded by News from Pawnee Nation Department of Fire and Rescue Three Pawnee Nation Medical Responder. Additional Drivers Training, Wildland Department of Fire and training in the disciplines of Fundamentals, Wildland Skills, Rescue Firefighters have Vehicle Extrication, Ropes Vehicle Extrication, ISO Pumper completed the required Rescue, Water Rescue, Service and National Incident training and certifications for Technical Rescue, Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Michael Horn joined September the Department and are now Command, Wildland Firefighting 100 and 700. 22, 2014, completed Firefighter responding to emergency are provided to assure safe and 1 on December 14, 2014, calls. The Pawnee Nation effective response capabilities. and completed Firefighter 2 congratulates Rusty Hilim, on March 18, 2015. Michael Rhonda James, and Michael is currently waiting to enroll Horn for their demonstration in to Emergency Medical of competencies and thanks Rhonda James joined Responder or Emergency them for their commitment for September 27, 2012, completed Medical Technician as soon as the preservation of life and Rusty Hilim joined on Firefighter 1 on June 6, 2015, and one comes available. Michael property within both the Pawnee September 12, 2012, completed completed Emergency Medical has already completed training Nation and its surrounding Firefighter 1 on January Technician on May 29, 2015. in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat communities. All Pawnee 25, 2014, and completed Rhonda has already completed Operations, Emergency Vehicle Nation Firefighter are required Emergency Medical Technician training in Hazmat Awareness, Drivers Training, Vehicle to complete approximately 300 on April 1, 2015. Rusty is Hazmat Operations, Emergency Extrication, ISO Pumper hours of certified training prior currently enrolled in Hazmat Vehicle Drivers Training, Service, and is currently to being able to respond to Tech. and should be completed Wildland Fundamentals, ISO working on his National Incident calls. Training required to be by the end of this week. Rusty Pumper Service, NWS Storm Management Systems (NIMS) a Pawnee Nation Firefighter has already completed training Spotter and National Incident 100 and 700. is Firefighter 1, Hazmat in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Management Systems (NIMS) Come out and meet the new Operations and Emergency Operations, Emergency Vehicle 100, 200, 700 and 800. Firefighter during Pawnee Nation Home Coming this 4th Pawnee Nation Chief Judge Dianne Harrold-Barker testifies before the of July weekend. They will be Senate Committee on Indian Affairs helping out during the event.
Crime Victims Need Ways To Heal and Recover outside Indian Country. She advocated that Tribes also need From Victimization the resources and support to create criminal codes to ensure that crimes are addressed, including a tribal victim rights Chief Judge of the Pawnee Nation District Court, Dianne code. She also suggested that Tribes create a tribal law that Harrold-Barker testified June 10, 2015 at the Senate Committee would hold offenders accountable and protect crime victims by on Indian Affairs Hearing on “Addressing the Need for Victim making intimidation of crime victims a crime in and of itself. She Services in Indian Country” noting the lack of services for observed that if Tribes want to opt in to implement the Tribal Law crime victims in Indian Country. Judge Harrold-Barker testified and Order Act, crime victims’ services would come at a major that “Tribes frequently lack any form of victim services cost due to the (TLO) Act’s requirements. infrastructure and where services are available there are still major gaps.” She stated that it is important to note that not only do domestic violence and sexual assault victims need services PAWNEE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT but also that many victims of crimes require services. Such As in years past, the Pawnee Nation Police Department crimes include child abuse, human trafficking, elder physical will once again be providing security during this years’ and financial abuse, homicide and property crimes and many 69th Annual Veterans Homecoming Powwow. Officers others. Judge Harrold-Barker stated that the victims of these from the surrounding Tribal Police Department as well and other crimes are in need of support. as the Pawnee City Police Department and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department will work together in Needed support services described in her testimony include: assuring this years’ event will be a safe and enjoyable medical attention and other culturally appropriate services one. A temporary security station will be located at the to address physical and non-physical injuries resulting from football locker room located at the northwest end of a crime. Also victim advocates, emergency shelter, crisis the football field for anyone needing information or intervention services, emergency services and because of the assistance. In keeping this years’ event safe, please lack of access to transportation, common in tribal communities, emergency shelter and transportation services may be remember there will be no illegal drugs, alcohol or critical. She notes that where a victim lacks transportation, they fireworks allowed at the Powwow or around the often cannot seek assistance, go to court, obtain medical care camping areas, this will be strictly enforced. Evening or participate in cultural healing. patrols of the campsites will be made during the night of the Powwow. Judge Harrold-Barker suggested actions to be taken to address the lack of services for victims of crime include: internal and Special Salute to Mr. Glen McGuire! He has served our Pawnee external collaborations between tribes and service providers Nation, our Country and has honored his family in living a good including the provision of appropriate services in a holistic life, and being the best Pawnee Warrior he could be. McGuire is approach when victimization occurs in an urban area or 95, and may be the oldest WWII Pawnee Nation Veteran. Page 6 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 News from the Education Division PAWNEE NATION MUSEUM SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Please welcome our two new employees! PAWNEE HOMECOMING POWWOW Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Andrew KnifeChief July 2 – 5, 2015 Hello Pawnee Nation! The Pawnee Nation museum is working THURSDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm on a project for the homecoming event coming soon and we need your help! We are asking that families, who have (or have Singers & family had) relatives that serve/served in the military, help let us honor Morgan LittleSun (pulled pork sandwiches & side) them by bringing in a photo along with a brief description of their service. The museum plans on displaying their pictures all 3:00pm-9:00pm around our museum walls during homecoming. Please bring the Berry Building opens to public photos by so that we can scan them and frame them. Thank you all for helping us honor those who have served our people with distinction and enjoy this year’s Pawnee Nations’ Homecoming FRIDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm events. Youth Services Coordinator Christina Goodson Homecoming Committee, Staff & family Pawnee Native American Church (Corn Soup & Fry Bread) My name is Christina Goodson and I am the new Youth Services 3:00pm-9:00pm Coordinator in the Education Division. I am Otoe-Missouria and Iowa, the great granddaughter of Louis Faw Faw and Edna Berry Building opens to public Dupee, and daughter of Tamara Faw Faw. I am descended from the Otoe Owl Clan. I am a Stillwater High School graduate (Class of 2010) and a 2014 graduate of Dartmouth College, holding a SATURDAY: 10:00am-12:00pm B.A. in History and Native American Studies. After graduating Berry Building opens to public during parade I spent a year working in Washington, D.C. at the National Indian Education Association and the Administration for Native 12:00pm-3:00pm Americans. I am grateful and overjoyed for the opportunity to All Veteran’s & Family work with the Pawnee Nation youth. Warigroxi ki (thank you)! Howler’s BBQ (brisket, potato salad & baked beans) Home Coming Activities hosted by the Tribal Historic Preservation 3:00pm-9:00pm Office, Museum of the Pawnee Nation, and Education during powwow weekend starting on Thursday and running thru Berry Building opens to public Sunday. The museum will be open daily for the public but closed during private receptions. For more information please contact SUNDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm Andrew KnifeChief, Alison Black, or Martha Only A Chief at (918) 762-3227. Also, the Tribal Historic Preservation has the Princesses & family following inquiry for tribal members! Monie HorseChief (Indian tacos) Hello Pawnee Nation! The Pawnee Nation museum is 3:00pm-7:00pm working on a project for the homecoming event coming soon and we need your help! We are asking that families, Berry Building opens to public who have (or have had) relatives that serve/served in the military, help let us honor them by bringing in a photo along All Events Scheduled Subject to Change with a brief description of their service. The museum plans on displaying their pictures all around our museum walls during homecoming. Please bring the photos by so that we can scan them and frame them. Thank you all for helping us honor those who have served our people with distinction and enjoy this year’s Pawnee Nations’ Homecoming events. Andrew Knife Chief THPO Officer Summer Youth Work Experience is currently being employed throughout the tribe in various programs with field trips planned. Upcoming summer youth enrichment camps are being planned for the month of July and signups will begin July 1st. Please be on the lookout for additional youth activities hosted in the area that Education Division will provide chaperoning and transportation to and from.
Higher Education scholarship deadline for the fall 2015 semester is July 31st and a newsletter will be released on July 1st to all current scholarship recipients and prospective students. For more information please contact the Education Division office and applications can be downloaded on our website (http://www. pawneenation.org/page/home/divisions/division-of-education/ higher-education-program).
We hope to see you at our activities this summer!
The Pawnee Nation Education Divsion July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Page 7
Left to right are: Richard Tilden, Marshall R. Gover and Karla KnifeChief. On May 13, 2015, Tilden, Gover and KnifeChief was honored for their service to the Pawnee Nation. A Reception was held and gifts were given to the former members of the Pawnee Nation Business Council.
Sky Seeing Ruth Leading Fox 2015 Pawnee Nation Princess
Sky Seeing is the 13yr old daughter of Pat Leading Fox & Vicky LeClair. She has At the home three sisters & one brother. Sky Seeing is an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation of Ronnie and from the Pumpkin Vine Clan of the Skidi Linda Jestes Band of the Pawnee. She is also Ponca & Mississippi Choctaw Tribes of Oklahoma on her maternal side.
Sky Seeing is 13 yrs. old & an 8th grader at Pawnee Middle School. Her favorite class is athletics. She plays softball, track, & basketball. She is also involved in the NPIC at school.
She will represent the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma at the 82nd Annual American Indian Expo in Anadarko, Oklahoma on 8/5/15 through 8/8/15. It is held at the Caddo County Fairgrounds, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: 580-483-5095 405-933-1536.
Sky Seeing would like to invite you to come watch her represent the Pawnee Nation at the 2015 American Indian Expo this year! Page 8 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 Pawnee Tribal Members Entitled to Cobell Money
Over 500 Pawnee Tribal members or their heirs may be entitled to almost $700,000 in unclaimed funds under the Cobell settlement. The Cobell lawsuit received final approval from the federal courts in November 2012. At that time, the Department of Interior provided to the attorneys for class members, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, and the court approved Claims Administrator, the Garden City Group, the records for approximately 500,000 individuals who may be entitled to payment. However, there was no contact information for about 75% of those people. Often Interior provided a name and a Tribe, nothing more. Therefore, for the past three years, David Smith, an attorney with Kilpatrick Townsend, and Garden City, have been searching for individuals entitled to the money. So far, over 90% of the funds have been disbursed, including over $4 million to more than 1500 Pawnee Tribal members. However, with the help of the Tribe we want to locate and get the money to those who have not yet received it.
Those entitled to participate in the settlement are tribal members who were living on September 30, 2009, or who had passed away and their estates were in probate on that date and who had an interest in trust or restricted land on September 30, 2009, or had an Individual Indian Money (“IIM”) account with at least one transaction in it at any time between approximately 1985 and September 30, 2009.
Below is a list of individuals identified by the Department of Interior as living or deceased members of the Pawnee Tribe who may be entitled to a payment. If you are on this list or are an heir to a deceased tribal member who is on this list, if you could please contact David Smith by phone at 1-866-383-6554 or by email at beneficiaryline@ kilpatricktownsend.com.
Attention Tribal Members: Representatives from Kilpatrick Townsend and Garden City will be at Homecoming on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th to help you update your information.
Pawnee Nation # is 812 and account # is listed before first name
812 2166510 AARON C SMITH 812 2091351 CELIA L EAVES 812 2166595 ELAINE L WOOD
812 2091239 ADA H RICE 812 2091158 CHARLENE S DOWELL 812 2091308 ELIZABETH A ARKEKETA
812 2166653 ALAN D FIELDS 812 2091341 CHARLES A BUTTON 812 2166501 ELIZABETH W MORRIS
812 2160523 ALBERT A LORENTA 812 2166627 CHARLES B ALLEN 812 2166496 ELLEN M LEADINGFOX
812 2091173 ALBERT L HENRY 812 2166469 CHARLES F NORMAN 812 2091342 ELLIOTT W BAYHYLLE
812 2166472 ALICE A ALEXANDER 812 2048971 CHARLES GILBERT BARRONE 812 2166429 EMMA I CLINE HANSEN
812 2091123 ALLEN MOSES 812 2091249 CHARLIE LEADER 812 2091243 EMMA LONECHIEF MCGUIRE
812 2166607 ALLEN R ADLER 812 2109901 CHARLIE LONE CHIEF 812 2091321 ERIC L COCKRELL
812 2166647 AMANDA J BEARD 812 2166477 CHERISSE M REALRIDER 812 2091348 EUGENE B MATHEWS
812 2166506 ANDREA J STOOPS 812 2155716 CHERYL REALRIDER 812 2091127 EVA J GARDIPE
812 2091418 ANGELA JOE WEBB 812 2091367 CHESTER LEADINGFOX JR 812 2166459 EVALEE CUMMINGS M JENARD
812 2166440 ANGELINA JARAMILLO 812 2166555 CHRIS E HOWELL 812 2166591 FAYE A MARVEL
812 2166605 ANITA R EUBANKS 812 2107458 CINDY WESTBROOK 812 2091218 FAYE C MCCAULEY
812 2091165 ANNA K WALKER 812 2166489 CLIFFORD SHILLING 812 2091294 FRANCIS E WHEELER SR
812 2173488 ANNA L E MINTHORN 812 2091203 CLORINE J PRIMEAUX 812 2166466 FRANCIS M PRATT
812 2091244 ANTOINE R WHEELER 812 2091236 CURT B KELLER 812 2091146 FRANK L WOOD
812 2091162 ARNOLD M HALSTEAD 812 2091401 DANA R ANDREWS 812 2091175 FRANKLIN J TEFERTILLER
812 2091350 B HOPKINS 812 2166631 DANA R POTTER 812 2166618 FRED PAPPAN
812 2091143 BAPTISTE B ROBEDEAUX 812 2091365 DANELLE M WILDE 812 2166563 FREDERIC A MEISER
812 2166573 BAPTISTE E ROUBEDEAUX 812 2091298 DANNY C SKEEN 812 2166590 FRIEDA A SHUCKAKOSEE
812 2091164 BAPTISTE SHUNATONA 812 2091384 DANYA L CHAPMAN 812 2091327 GARY L HORSECHIEF
812 2166602 BARBARA S MERCER 812 2166581 DANYA L LINGO WOOD 812 2166571 GEORGE B MANAWA
812 2166649 BEN J CLOSED ACCOUNT 812 2091280 DARLENE JAMES 812 2166405 GEORGE E GOVER
812 2091138 BENJAMIN PAPPAN 812 2166490 DARLENE SOCKEY 812 2166630 GEORGE E HOWELL
812 2091370 BENJAMIN W MAYTUBBY III 812 2091414 DARRELL CARPENTER 812 2166639 GEORGE H JAKE
812 2091335 BERT A WHEELER 812 2166532 DARRELL MOORE 812 2166409 GEORGE R GARDIPE
812 2091219 BERTHA J MCCAULEY 812 2091194 DARRYL N KIPP 812 2166600 GERALDINE HUFFMIRE
812 2166499 BETTY L DECORSE 812 2166524 DAVID A TOAHTY 812 2166652 GLADYS D WEBB
812 2166513 BETTY M LITTLESUN 812 2166441 DAVID D JARAMILLO 812 2166497 GLADYS D WEBB
812 2166527 BEVERLY A TAYLOR 812 2166486 DAVID E JONES 812 2091217 GLORIA A MORRIS
812 2091214 BEVERLY J IHM 812 1327210 DAVIS C MAYTUBBY 812 2166554 GORDON HOWELL
812 2166572 BILLY G HAMBY 812 2091396 DEBORAH PRIMEAUX 812 2091349 GRACE Y WOODYARD
812 2166463 BILLY R LIEB 812 2166654 DELOYCE ARCHIE 812 2091215 GWENDOLYN S SMITH
812 2091292 BRADLEY J DEL PIERRE 812 2166484 DENNIS B RICE 812 2091195 GWENDOLYN SHUNATONA
812 2091319 BRIAN S BAYHYLLE 812 2166462 DIANNA M PAPPAN 812 2166614 HAROLD A SINE
812 2091167 BRIGHAM MINTHORN 812 2091247 DOLLY G PLUMLEY 812 2091168 HATTIE ANNA W GOODFOX
812 2091216 BURLEY I SMITH 812 2091213 DOLORES M POE 812 2091285 HENRY L MCLENDON
812 2091301 CAMELIA L HOGUE B 00101 812 1060611 DOMENIC M JENARD 812 2091229 HEPSEY M KNIGHT
812 2166656 CARL BUTLER 812 2166465 DONALD L PRIGMORE 812 2091248 HERBERT PEARSON
812 2091221 CARLISLE M PETTIT 812 2166655 DONALD R LUNSFORD 812 2091235 HERMAN R PARTON
812 2091148 CARMELIA W WESBROOK 812 2091322 DORIAN K CUMMINGS 812 2166434 HOMER WALLACE CUMMINGS
812 2166593 CAROL BELL J HINKLE 812 2091182 DORIS L KELLER 812 2166580 HORACE V LYONS
812 2091179 CAROL BOWMAN 812 2166498 DOUGLAS M WEBB 812 2091131 IDA M JAKE
812 2091299 CARRIE L WEBB 812 2166514 EDIE R LEVIER 812 2091177 IRENE M JOSE
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Batiste “Bat” Lee Norman Regina “Reggie” Moore-Wilson Victoria L. Collins Conklin (June 15, 1969 - April 12, 2015) (1/7/1927-4/28/2015) (1/26/1933-4/8/2015) Bat Norman, age 45 of Wayne, passed On January 7th, 1927, Regina “Reggie” Victoria L. Collins Conklin passed away away Sunday April 12, 2015. Batiste Moore-Wilson was born in Pawnee, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Guthrie, Lee Norman was born June 15, 1969 in Oklahoma. She was born to Colonel and Oklahoma. She was 82 years of age. Lawton, OK. His parents were Leland Dollie Moore. She was a full blood Pawnee Victoria was born January 26, 1933 at Thomas Norman and Brownell (Brown) and she followed the Pitahawirata band the Pawnee Indian Hospital, Pawnee, Norman. He spent his early childhood but was a member of all 4 bands. She Oklahoma. She was a member of the in Oklahoma City before moving to was a devout member of the Pawnee Pawnee-Ponca Tribes, she and her Wayne where he attended school. While Chapter of the Native American Church. husband (Abe-deceased) resided in in school, he participated in sports, and She passed from this life on Tuesday Guthrie, Oklahoma since 1981. his first love was football. Bat worked for April 28th at 3:05pm in her home. Her many years at J.L.’s Tire Shop in Norman. son Charles Wilson, her daughter Grace She graduated from the 9th grade at He began as a laborer and worked Watashe, her brother Morgan LittleSun, Pawnee Indian Boarding School and his way up through the years to shop and minister Lynn Eaves were at her then graduated from Haskell College manager and supervisor. Bat was an bedside at the time of passing. On or at Lawrence, Kansas from there she avid football fan, of both the OU Sooners about 3:05pm, her flesh left her body attended, on a scholarship for a year at and Dallas Cowboys. He rarely missed a and her spirit started its journey into the St. Johns School of Nursing in Tulsa, game. Bat was a competitor. In 2005, Bat spirit world while peyote songs were Oklahoma. Later in life she graduated participated in the Oklahoma State Arm sung to her and she was being prayed from the Oklahoma City L.P.N. School Wrestling Championship and he came for. At the beginning of the second set of of Nursing and was a licensed L.P.N. home the Champion. Bat loved his family songs, she took her last breath. Reggie She worked at the University Hospital & and was a good friend to many. He will be enjoyed many things in life that included McBride Orthopedic Clinic in Oklahoma dearly missed! going to handgames, dances, and peyote City, before retiring from the Oklahoma He was preceded in death by: His father, meetings. Her interests also included City Urban Indian Clinic in 1990. Leland Norman and His grandparents, working a variety of crossword puzzles. Sellman and Gladys Brown. Bat leaves She enjoyed Native American Church She is survived by her sister, Florine behind: His mother, Brownell Mata of songs and Christian music. She got a kick Collins Hill & her husband, Ralph, her Purcell; His daughter, Laci Norman of out of action movies. Her passion was niece Vickie C. Esparza & her children, Oklahoma City; Son, Jonathan Webb cooking and her family. She always took Jacklyn, Frank & Sam Esparza. She was of Purcell; Sisters, Dionne Norman of time to worship and share her family. She preceded in death by her parents, Baptiste Oklahoma City and Charlene Norman of always took time to worship and share & Hattie Collins, her brother Charles E. Norman; Brother, Ruben Mata of Wayne; God’s word. Her favorite scripture was Collins, her grandparents, Stan & Ida Several aunts and uncles, cousins, and a Psalms 91. Reggie was in the nursing Wichita Murray. host of friends. industry. She spent the latter years as a private sitter who took care of many ailing Services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, Funeral Services were held on Friday, people and their families. She was highly April 11, 2015, at the Poteet Funeral April 17, 2015, at the Memorial Assembly respected and was one of the top referred Home Chapel, Pawnee, Oklahoma with of God Church at 701 W. Monroe in and trusted private sitters in the industry. Rev. Lynn Eaves officiating. Interment Purcell. Burial followed at the Hopping She genuinely cared about people. Reggie was at the South Indian Cemetery. Poteet Cemetery in Wayne under the direction of was preceded in death by her husband Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma the Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Charlton Lewis(Steve), Father: Colonel handled the funeral arrangements. July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Page 11
812 2091267 JAMES L STEWART ESTATE 812 1329374 OLIVE D CAMPBELL ESTATE
812 1197461 JAMES W MURIE JR ESTATE 812 1331748 OLLVEDA LEADINGFOX ESTATE
812 1188585 JANE I SODERSTROM 812 1189233 OPAL WICHITA
812 1181176 JOE D COMBEST ESTATE 812 1171609 PATRICIA I WHITE ESTATE
812 2091278 JOHN R MOSES ESTATE 812 1188656 PATRICIA M HAND ESTATE
812 2108120 JOHNNY J HOLLY ESTATE 812 1328167 PATRICIA S WARD
812 1098753 KATHERINE L SVETCOFF ESTATE 812 2091183 PATTI MCCURRY
812 1189155 LAVINA WICHITA ESTATE 812 1206846 PEARL CASSANOVAS ESTATE
812 2048972 LENITA C HASKELL ESTATE 812 1205365 PRENTISS N PAHDOCONY
812 2162067 LEONARD G SUN EAGLE ESTATE 812 4072262 RAYMOND K POSTELWAIT
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812 1188180 LUCY D LONG 812 2109904 ROBERT B WHITE ESTATE
812 1172109 LYNN RICE JR 812 1183639 ROBERT F WOOD
812 1203308 LYNNETTA JIM ESTATE 812 1170157 ROBERT P CURLEYCHIEF ESTATE
812 1188901 MARION L CREEPING BEAR 812 1189272 ROBERT PERRY
812 2091126 MARJORIE G PROVOST ESTATE 812 1187845 ROLAND BUTLER ESTATE
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812 1189201 MARY R RICE ESTATE 812 2091400 SUZANNE S WERYACKWE ESTATE
812 2091232 MATTHEW SHERIDAN SR ESTATE 812 1240664 TERESA HORSECHIEF ESTATE
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Attention Tribal Members: Representatives from Kilpatrick Townsend and Garden City will be at Homecoming on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th to help you update your information.
Moore; Mother: Dollie (Sherman) Moore, and Amanda Kay Roberts White. Rosary at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church Elizabeth (Justice) Horsechief, Verona was said at 7 p.m. May 25, 2015 at the and was also a member of the Native (Justice) White, Dena (Moore) Littlesun, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax. American Church. She also belonged Sadie (Moore) Gonzales, Wilson Moore, A family service was held at 8 a.m., May to the Giveswater Club and was a Lady Freida (Johnson) No Ear, and Coledda 26, 2015 at the church with the funeral singer. She enjoyed attending Indian Harragarra. Reggie was survived by mass following at 10 a.m. Father Bruce dances, watching movies and attending son Charles Wilson and daughter Brosnahan served as Officiant. Burial meetings at the Native American Church. Grace Watashe, 11 Grandchildren, 12 was in the Fairfax Cemetery under the She is survived by her son, Tod Roy of Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great direction of the HunsakerWooten Funeral El Reno; one granddaughter, Lindsay Grandchildren and several nieces, Home of Fairfax. Roy; siblings Debra A. Overland, Laura nephews, and adopted relatives. Reggie Jones, Alexis Warrior, Melvina S. Collins, was 88 years old. Her final message and Melvin P. Collins and Mark D. Collins; and life’s message was to believe in Jesus other extended family and friends. She Christ. She said “If you want to see me was preceded in death by her parents; again, you have to believe in Jesus Christ two brothers, John E. Buffalohead and and God.” The Pawnee Chapter of the Matthew H. Collins. Prayer services were Native American Church officiated the held Thursday and Friday evening, June services. 18 and 19, at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church. A noon meal was served on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Ponca James Chakah Roberts Jr. Indian Baptist Church followed by the (12/28/1949-5/22/2015) Sophina “Phina” Nell Williams funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial was in the (9/22/1955-6/16/2015) Ponca Tribal Cemetery under the direction James Chakah Roberts Jr. born on of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers December 28, 1949 and died on May Sophina “Phina” Nell Williams September are Baptiste E. Collins, Cody Mountain 22, 2015 James Chakah Roberts Jr., 22, 1955 June 16, 2015 Sophina Nell Collins, Dusty Collins, Big Elk Jones, resident of Hominy, passed awayFriday, Williams, resident of El Reno, Oklahoma Ricky Jones and Les Williams. Honorary May 22, 2015 in Bartlesville. He was 65 and former resident of the Ponca City casket bearers are Keith Buffalohead Jr., years of age. He was a member of both area, passed Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Dwight Buffalohead, Jimmy Williams, the Osage and Pawnee Tribes. James St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Curtis Williams, O.J. Littlecook and Pete was born on December 28, 1949 in She was 59 years of age. Sophina’s Indian Buffalohead. Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of James name was “Hah Wa Tay” which means Chakah Roberts Sr. and Anna Katherine buckskin dress. She was a member of Good Roberts. He attended high school in the Pawnee Nation Deer and Cedar Pawnee Nation Tribal Members without Anadarko, college at Central State College clans. She was born September 22, 1955 obituaries available are: and also had a basketball scholarship in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter to Oklahoma City University. He was a of Emerson Buffalohead and Emalyne Floyd Moses member of the Catholic faith. He was an (Collins) Buffalohead. She attended the (7/22/1924-3/22/2015) avid sports fan, enjoying basketball, golf, McArthur Educational Facility in Lawton, football, playing billiards and reading. He Oklahoma before graduating from Ponca Pamela Kay Chanate believed in the traditional family ways and City High School in 1973. She earned an (7/11/1953-3/25/2015 his family, especially his grandchildren Associate Degree from Haskell Institute were very special to him. He is survived in Lawrence, Kansas. While attending Benjamin Butler by his three children, Angela Kay Roberts Haskell, Sophina was named Miss Haskell (10/12/1941-5/5/2015) Morrow and husband Danny, of Tulsa, in 1976. She then completed nursing Terry Russell Roberts and wife Rachel, of school at Northern Oklahoma College in Michael J. Bird Bartlesville and Lucien James Johnson of Tonkawa. She served as an LPN for 31 (11/4/1946-5/31/2015) Bartlesville; one brother, Richard Roberts years and was employed at numerous of Tulsa; seven grandchildren. He was nursing homes and health facilities that Harold Davis preceded in death by his parents and included Blackwell, Stillwater, Ponca City, (9/11/1922-6/2/2015) two sisters, Katherine Ann Roberts Jake El Reno and Geary. Sophina was baptized Page 12 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 This year marks the 69th Renewal of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming By William H. Howell rations to all campers. St. Elmo Wilde’s flag will be coordinated by the Travelers This year’s Homecoming flown on the final day of the Club begins at 8:00 a.m. The 69th renewal of the is dedicated to the memory Homecoming. The Saint served At noon, the Mile-Long Pawnee Indian Veterans of Chester LeadingFox, a in the Army National Guard. Homecoming Parade will be Homecoming and Powwow tribal member who served in He was an active member of held in downtown Pawnee. begins on Thursday, July the military for over 22 years the Pawnee Indian Veterans The evening’s activities 2, and continues through and in three wars. He will be Organization, serving as the begin at 7:30 p.m., with the Sunday, July 5, 2015, at recognized on the 4th of July. President. He was also a noted Invocation, followed by the Pawnee’s Memorial Field. Probably, one of the most Arena Director in Pawnee and Parade-In. A Special Straight Once billed as the “Largest important activities is the raising at other Indian celebrations Dance Contest will be held FREE Indian Powwow in the of the Veterans burial flag each across the country. for youngsters, 7-12 years of World,” the first Homecoming morning in honor and memory Each evening’s activities age., followed by the Senior was held in 1946 at the Dollie of deceased tribal veterans. begin at 7:30 p.m. On Women’s Contests. Moore campgrounds to Each year, the Veterans select Thursday, usually termed On Sunday, July 5, the 34th welcome home the men and four tribal veterans to be Indian Night, the activities are annual Hawk Chief 5K Run will women from the great war. honored on each of the four light, giving everyone a chance be held at 8:00 a.m., starting The first Homecoming was days of the Homecoming. The to meet and greet old and new and finishing at the Memorial several years in planning by flag is raised each morning friends. The Tiny Tots contests Field track. Church Services World War I veterans, various at 7:00 a.m., at the southeast for boys and girls highlight the at 10:00 a.m., at the church of tribal service organizations endzone of Pawnee High evening’s activities. Prizes your choice. and tribal members. School’s Memorial Field and are donated by the Pawnee Invocation at 7:30 p.m., At the conclusion of flies throughout that day’s Nation’s Diabetes Program. followed by the Parade-In. The that first Homecoming, the activities. Inter-tribal and other dances Golden Age contests, men and returning combat veterans This year, on Thursday, July 2, will also be held. women, ages, 61 and over, will formed the Pawnee Indian 2015, the flag of Elinor “Sarge” Friday, July 3 is a big night be held. The Senior Men’s Veterans Organization and Fields, a WWII veteran will be and the activities begin with contests will also be held. they decided to continue the raised and signals the start of the Invocation, followed by Drum Keeper is Lance Homecoming as an annual the 69th annual Homecoming. the Parade-In. The selection LeadingFox. Head Singer event, to be held the first The flag of Roberta Gardipe of the 2015-16 Veterans for the Homecoming is Pat weekend in July. That tradition will be raised on Friday, Homecoming Princess will be LeadingFox. MC is Warren continues. July 3. Besides her service, made. The 2014-15 Veterans “Junior” Pratt, Jr. Arena Since that time, tribal Roberta served many offices Homecoming Princess Dalecia Director is Grant Hawkins. members and Pawnee in the Veterans organization, Satepauhoodle, will assist in Homecoming Chiefs are: community members who live including President. She was the coronation ceremony. Richard Tilden, Skidi; Tim Jim, across the country plan their also the first woman Keeper Herb Adson sponsors a Pitahawirata; Joe Hawkins, Jr., annual pilgrimage to Pawnee of the Drum for the Veterans special Men’s Straight Dance Kitkehahki; and Matt Reed, for the Homecoming and organization. Contest; followed by another Chaui. Other staff include: related 4th of July festivities, On Saturday, July 4, the special to recognize first time Head Cook, Cynthia Butler; along with many other visitors flag of Chester LeadingFox dancers. The Junior Girls Man Cook, Ashley Pratt; Tail who come to town. will be raised. He had a brief Contests, Cloth, Buckskin, Dancers, A. J. LeadingFox and The current Veterans enlistment in the 45th Infantry Fancy Shawl/Jingle will be held Curtis Arkeketa; Whip Man, Organization, in conjunction Division before WWII, then followed by the Junior Men’s Ralph Haymond. with several programs within joined the Navy during WWII, Contests, Grass/Traditional, Veterans Officers include: the Pawnee Nation, have put then transferred to the Air Fancy, and Straight. William H. Howell, President; together a long list of activities Force immediately following Following the flag raising Jean K. Grant, Vice President; for veterans, visitors, tribal and WWII and served during the on Saturday, July 4, free Dr. Gene Evans, Secretary/ community members, for this Korean War and the Vietnam rations will be handed out to Treasurer; Walter Lorentz, big holiday celebration and its War, retiring after serving over all campers, beginning at 8:00 Flag Man; and Marshall Gover, all FREE . . . free parking, free 22 years. a.m. The Mose YellowHorse Spokesman. admission, free camping, free Coed Softball Tournament, Pawnee Indian Veterans Dedicate Code Talker Monument
Princesses performing sign lanuage to Lord’s Prayer All photos on this page, courtesy of Muriel Robedeaux
Substance Abuse Program Prevention Days
Here we go, 2015 is at the halfway point of the calendar year. During the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming weekend, the Substance Abuse Program (SAP) presents several activities that have a positive impact on our community’s L-R: Walter Lorentz, Dennis Hopkins and Keller Roaming Warrior health and overall well-being. Among the activities include a carry in the flags to begin the Code Talker Monument Dedication Prevention Walk to kick off Prevention Days and the Health Fair activities on July 2, 2015. The walk begins at 9:00AM in On Monday, May 25, 2015 the Pawnee Indian Veterans front of the Multipurpose Building and those that choose to dedicated a Monument in honor of the Pawnee Code Talk- participate and complete the walk are rewarded with a t-shirt ers. The Dedication began with the Pawnee Indian Veter- for their efforts. ans Color Guard posting the colors. Six Princesses did the After the completion of the walk and the drawings for numerous Lord’s Prayer in Indian Sign Language while Peggy Cole- prizes, youth activities will begin in front of the Fitness Center. man sang. The Pawnee County Veterans Memorial Com- These activities include a water balloon toss for additional mittee and other veterans were also present for the event. prizes. The Substance Abuse Program also has a drunk driving course to aid in the introduction of impaired driving and the concerns that are directly tied to it. These activities begin at 10:00AM and end at noon. Final day activities begin at 9:00AM on July 4, 2015 in front of the Fitness Center. This event is the Horseshoe Contest and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There is an entry fee of $30.00 per team. To end the weekend activities, the Substance Abuse Program sponsors a Sober 49 Contest Saturday night immediately following the dance. Each drum group must have five singers and two of the five must be youth (17 years and younger). All of these activities are alcohol and drug free. For additional information, please contact Barbara Attocknie, Substance Abuse Program Coordinator or Mike Ortiz, Substance Abuse Counselor at 918-762-2143. Marshall Gover and General Bradley Gambill unveil the monument