Nez Perce 8.3M Settlement Goes to Tribal Citizens

Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news June 1, 2017 -Volume 13, Issue 11 Nez Perce 8.3M settlement goes to tribal citizens By Rosemary Stephens signed into law by Governor According to an article the resolution of Nez Perce campaigning on Facebook tribute the $8.3 million set- Editor-in-Chief Eddie Hamilton the follow- in the High Country News, et al. v. Salazar was settled and Twitter to pressure lead- tlement to all tribal citizens ing week. “it was a different battle- relatively quickly in compar- ers to “show us the money.” (regardless of age) in the On May 13 the Cheyenne In 2006 40 tribes, includ- front than the better-known ison to Cobell. The original plaintiff form of a per capita payment. and Arapaho Sixth Legisla- ing the Cheyenne & Arapaho class-action lawsuit filed by As the funds began roll- in the case, the Nez Perce The payments were mailed ture convened for their regu- Tribes of Oklahoma, joined Montana Blackfeet leader ing in, however, conflict, not Tribe, distributed most of May 31, 2017. lar monthly meeting in Con- Idaho’s Nez Perce Tribe in Elouise Cobell, which rep- celebration, ensued. Nearly the $33.7 million it received Tribal citizens 18 years cho, Okla. filing suit against the U.S. resents individual Natives every tribe that had hoped to to tribal members, but held and older will also receive One of the items on their Department of the Interior, whose resources were mis- invest or save or otherwise back $3 million for the Na- their annual Gaming per cap- agenda was to appropriate alleging a century of mis- managed by the agency. The spend the money was met tive American Rights Fund, ita payments in August 2017. and direct Nez Perce settle- managed trust funds and $3.4 billion settlement of the with resistance from tribal which handled the litigation. For members who are 17 ment monies to all tribal citi- royalties for oil, gas, grazing Cobell case authorized by members, who prefer to see Likewise after weeks of and under, annual Gaming zens in the form of a per cap- and timber rights on lands Congress in 2010 was finally it distributed on a per capita discussions and negotiations, per capita payments are de- ita payment, which passed held in common by tribal resolved after being tangled basis. Some have used social the Cheyenne & Arapaho posited into their individual through legislature and was communities. up in the courts for years, but media to make their point, Tribes of Oklahoma will dis- trust accounts. Soil health seminar in Watonga June 15 (CONCHO, OK) As part of their commitment to help production agriculture in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains of the United States, the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Blaine County Conservation Dis- trict, Redlands Communi- ty College and the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub will be hosting Soil Health Seminar 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, June 15 fat the Blaine County Fair- grounds in Watonga, Okla. According to Eddie Hamilton, Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, this event, which is part of the ongoing soil health partnership between the tribes and NRCS, will provide farmers and ranch- ers an opportunity to learn about some of the options they have for the application of soil health practices on their land to increase productivity and help make Remembering fallen heroes their land more resilient to extreme weather events. “We are very excited to partner with NRCS, Red- lands Community College, on Veteran’s Memorial Day the Blaine County Con- By Latoya Lonelodge friends and family gathered servation District and the Staff Reporter to remember those who gave USDA Southern Plains their lives during active duty, Climate Hub to make this During the weekend of the wind caressed the flags event happen,” Hamilton Memorial Day, it may be flying high above the com- said. “Agriculture produc- common to hear of big sales munity center. ers in our area have sever- occurring across stores, retail The service began with al options to improve the shops, car dealerships and a Memorial drum song and health of their soil by fol- with each beat respective to more than often some look at lowing winter wheat with Memorial weekend as an ex- the many beating hearts pres- some form or mix of cov- tra day off from work. ent; a life that was once dedi- er crops and by improving The reality of Memorial cated to the armed forces was Day is it could have a more remembered. the health of their pastures. sincere meaning for veterans Through stories and tes- By having something green and families who have lost timonials that were shared and growing on their land loved ones. during the ceremony, gratuity as long as possible, ag On May 25 the Cheyenne uplifted spirits. producers can increase the and Arapaho tribes held their “It’s important for us as microbial activity in their annual Veteran’s Memorial family and tribal members to soil, improve fertilizer ef- Day service at the Concho remember what all our Vet- ficiency and help their soil Community Center in Con- erans have done for us, the increase its water holding cho, Okla., commemorating Bible has told us that there is capacity.” the lives of those who were no greater love than to give Issues to be discussed active in the military. your life for that of another, Tribal veterans prepare for the gun salute at the annual Memorial Day commemora- at the event include grain As military veterans, tion held May 25 at the Concho Community Center in Concho, Okla. (Photos / Latoya Memorial / pg. 4 Lonelodge) Soil health / pg. 4 PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Sexual assault victim/survivor leads response and resource team trainings As she lay sleeping in her bed inside the safe con- fines of her home in Norman, Okla., Linda Terrell had no idea that her life was about to change … forever. It was 1985 on the cam- pus of University of Oklaho- ma (OU) Terrell became the fourth victim of serial rapist Robert Howard Bruce known as the Ether rapist. “I was living in Norman and going to the University of Oklahoma at the time and so was he. He was my age, though we didn’t know any of this until three years ago when they finally got him and figured out he had been perpetuating in Norman from the early 1980s up to 2006,” Linda Terrell has a mission in life ... to help as many rape victims/surviors as she can. Terrell said. (Photo / Rosemary Stephens) She was a 23 year old student at the university and had help people understand the importance would happen, but said, “It was kind just graduated with her master’s degree of working as a multi-disciplinary of interesting to watch myself from the at the time of her rape. Ironically Ter- group to better meet the needs of the outside go through all these emotions rell had been doing a study about rape victims and better meet the needs of the that I knew logically what I was going in Norman with a group of friends and criminal justice system in prosecuting to do. Just like Lady Gaga said at the the publication she wrote was sitting sexual assaults. academy awards, until it happens to on her living room table awaiting to be “Because both of those needs need you, you don’t understand. It complete- sent to the typist the next day when the to be met so the victims can begin to ly changed my life and I didn’t realize rapist broke into her home and she be- start healing right away, and that they the depth it changed my life. My life came statistic of her own study. can get justice and closure. And I get has always been a before and after. My “Apparently he had been watching that … I know how that feels,” she said. life before the rape, and then my life af- my home for awhile. Later, after he Because for Terrell it would be 28 ter the rape,” was convicted I found out by talking years later before she would see her After 28 years, she said she thought to the police, that he was actually rapist captures, prosecuted and incar- she had ‘sat that down and her life went stalking my roommate at the time, but cerated. on.’ Then it was all back, all the trauma she wasn’t there that night. And I be- “What we know about serial rapists, and she never dreamed after 28 years came his fourth victim,” Terrell said. “I whether they be strangers or non-strang- she would see the day the rapist in her don’t know if he even saw my case would be caught, much less prose- publication laying there, but I cuted and incarcerated. do know that he actually went My life became a before “By sharing our stories we can help through my wallet, pulled my “and after ... my life before others, that they deserve to be believed driver’s license out and set it on the rape and my life after and they deserve to find some comfort top of my wallet before he left. the rape.” and peace. Very few women get the To let me know that he knew opportunity to see their perpetuator who I was.” get convicted and many less get to see And from that time on Terrell’s life ers, is they progress and I was the first their perpetuator actually incarcerated. became, “my life before the rape and victim that the rapist, Robert Bruce, As a professional, law enforcement my life after the rape.” used a weapon with. Once I finally re- especially, victims need to hear, ‘I’m Working with a non0profit orga- alized he was out of the house and I was sorry this happened to you.’ They need nization, doing business as the Okla- for sure that he was out of the house I to hear, ‘I believe you,’” Terrell said. homa Regional Policing Institute crawled to the hall, got my phone and “These trainings address the issues Terrell brings together people for Sex- called the police,” Terrell said as her with professionals, understanding the ual Assault Response and Resource voice began to crack with emotion. myths of sexual assault for communi- Teams (SARRT) training. SARRT is “This happened in 1985 and he was just ties so when they end up on juries they a multi-disciplinary, inter-agency col- caught three years ago. Twenty-eight understand, or the officer who responds laboration uniting members in a coor- years later they caught him. He perpet- to the assault or the hospital personnel dinated victim-centered and offender uated in many states across the United who administers the rape kits, even the focused approach to the intervention States and has been touted at one of the prosecutors … helping them to under- and care of sexual assault survivors, most prolific serial rapist in the United stand from a victim’s perspective how while promoting effective investigation States. We know there have been many we can be better in helping victims sur- techniques and practices to enhance the other assaults than what he has actually vive sexual assault. criminal justice system. been charged for because he didn’t get “You’re here. You’re stronger. You “I facilitate the trainings and we caught on all of them.” survived.” have a panel that consists of a local Another ironic twist to Terrell’s sto- The next SARRT training will be prosecutor, a local victim’s advocate, ry was she a regular volunteer with the held 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. June 7 at the West- forensic nurses, a former law enforce- Women’s Resource Center at the time ern Technology Center in Elk City, ment gentleman who used to be with of her rape and she would go with rape Okla. It is a free training open to all the Tulsa PD and myself, which I repre- victims to the hospital. She said be- individuals. sent the sexual assault victim/survivor cause she had all that training she knew Pre-registration is required and can perspective on the panel,” Terrell said. logically the process of what she was be done by call 405-416-5448 or by She said it has been her passion to about to go through, the tests and what emailing [email protected]. National Women’s Health Week kicks off at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic JAN $ 2,933,004.04 $ 3,094,533.10 By Latoya Lonelodge cancer or cervical cancer. We really overwhelming Staff Reporter also have the FIT kits, which and with traditional FEB 2,797,797.98 3,062,880.26 is a colon cancer screening Indian teachings we so they can do all those can- don’t really talk about Women’s health and edu- MARCH 5,991,768.19 5,854,826.01 cation are the main focus for cer screenings today,” Ash- these things. Starting Oklahoma City Indian Clinic ton Gatewood, OKCIC pub- that conversation is re- (OKCIC) as they recognize lic health director said. ally important,” Gate- APRIL 2,977,104.18 4,266,493.02 National Women’s Health According to Gatewood, wood said. week May 14-20. one in eight Indian wom- Family Expecta- MAY 2,572,224,43 On May 22 the fourth an- en will have a diagnosis of tions, Southern Plains a huge amount of women nual Women’s Health Fair breast cancer at some point Tribal Health Board, Okla- coming through that are all was held at the OKCIC. in their life. homa Relay, Hope Com- having similar shared expe- JUNE 3,432,516.23 Empowering women with “We usually see about munity Services and Infant riences and what we’ve seen choices and education about 250 to 300 total participants Crisis Services were some is people who come here and JULY 2,508,535.35 their health was the primary here and about 200 of them of the organizations present, get their mammograms on the Women’s Health Fair day focus of the event, with local end up getting an appoint- providing invaluable re- AUG 2,597,562.26 vendors present to share their ment for something here to- source information to wom- they come back every year resources. day,” she said. en. There is hope that more on the Women’s Health Fair Services that were highly Knowing the statistics of women will overcome their day so that’s what we wanted SEPT 3,265,443.17 encouraged at the health fair cancer diagnoses in Native fear and take the initiative to … to change it from a scary women, there are still chal- have regular screenings. situation to a fun positive were women’s health screen- OCT 2,396,856.33 Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief ings for the top three cancers lenges educating communi- “Our primary goal is to event.” 405-422-7446 / [email protected] that occur among women. ties and bringing women in change the scary situation of National Women’s Health NOV 1,785,827.19 “Today we’re doing a lot to get screened. trying to go to the doctor and Week is an observance sup- of women’s health screen- “Having that education being worried about test re- ported by the United States ings, education and treat- and knowledge can be really sults, we want it to be more Department of Health and DEC 3,213,534.96 ment. Participants are able to scary when doing a cancer of a community support Human Services. come in have an appointment screening because what if system so that it’s more of a To learn more about Na- it comes back positive, then positive and fun situation,” tional Women’s Health Week for a mammogram or pap 36,472,174.31 16,278.732.39 smear to screen for breast what do we do? That can be Gatewood said. “We have visit www.womenshealth. gov. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 Youth rally interweaves comedy into alcohol/drug prevention and awareness By Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter Combining comedy and education may be the anti- dote to empowering youth awareness and voices in Na- tive communities during Na- tional Prevention week. On May 17 the Cheyenne and Arapaho Department of Health (DOH), Tradition Not Addiction program, along with other departments, teamed together to host their first youth rally at the Concho Community Center in Con- cho, Okla. The rally was organized by a Partnerships For Suc- cess (PFS) grant, in partnership with the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Kasey Nicholson, Youth Rally Speaker, talks to youth about the importance of having Health Services Administra- dreams and goals. (Photo / Latoya Lonelodge) tion (SAMHSA). Enthusiasm and energy be,” Nicholson said. other issues,” he said. overflowed from the community center As SAMHSA’s National Prevention With the hope of change for the fu- as Native youth, eagerly awaited the week was held the week of May 14, the ture, Nicholson hopes his motivational guest speaker to take the microphone. primary basis for the youth rally was messages serves as a building block All the way from Billings, MT, Na- to bring awareness for prevention and and tool to change communities in a tive speaker, Kasey Nicholson, come- positive mental health to the communi- positive direction but also to help com- dian and motivational speaker, knew ty, particularly targeting Native youth. munities create that drive within them- exactly how to deliver the message “It’s an evening activity that cele- selves to be the best they can be. of education and awareness to his au- brates the youth, it celebrates preven- “I see a lot of Indian communities dience the best way he knew how … tion and what better way than to be really hurting because of drugs and al- through laughter. Indian and with humor,” Nicholas Bar- cohol, because of social media, because Jokes, storytelling, dancing and ton, DOH executive director said. of conflict identity, because of mental singing were the entertainment of the Barton said there’s a lot within the issues, because of an unbalance and it’s night as Nicholson engaged with the tribe that needs to be worked on in re- like I have something that’s going to youth about motivation. As laughter gards to creating positive mindsets, help you, I hope you’re willing to ac- grew that evening so did the bigger “Communication is one but mainly cept it and I can’t do nothing more than message of instilling positive mind- listening to our youth because they’re that. This is what I have; it’s up to you sets. Nicholson posed a question that a growing up in a changing society and to use it. That’s all I can do and then I majority of the youth found difficult to as parents, as concerned officials with- walk away and I pray that communities answer, “What do you want to be when in the tribe, all over the spectrum, leg- continue to bring in speakers or prac- you’re older?” islative, executive, judicial and tribal tice what I said at home,” Nicholson Many answered with, “I don’t council, we need to listen to our young said. know.” people who are coming up, we have to As the evening progressed filled with “A lot of these kids answer, ‘I don’t be here to support them and listen to chuckles and laughter, Nicholson’s en- know, I don’t know what to do, I don’t them. I hope tonight was just a catalyst tertaining approach brought laughter to have any dreams, I don’t have no goals to get us started,” Barton said. a new level as his motivational messag- or ambitions,’ not everyone, but a ma- Nicholson said an issue most comes seemed to resonate with each giggle. jority of them don’t know, a lot of them monly known throughout communities “I hope that I brought something to don’t verbalize it because they’re em- is a lack of communication. them that they can use, whether it can barrassed of the social structure of how “Some kids don’t know how to com- be through laughter or whether it be people will judge them. Our society is municate with their parents and some through motivation, that they can use in so afraid of being judged and so that’s parents don’t know how to communi- their lives and continue to build a good why I did my motivational today is be- cate, so there’s a gap between getting foundation for themselves and be the cause you can be anything you want to things out there which leads to a lot of best that they can be,” Nicholson said. Oklahoma tribe’s launch of international gaming website stalled By Brianna Bailey, NewsOK.com Pokertribe.com, the Per- tribes paid Universal Enter- with officials with the Na- support of federal authori- kins-based Iowa Tribe’s tainment Group $9.5 million tional Indian Gaming Com- ties, everyone who played international, real-money to develop Pokertribes.com mission, and believes no ac- a role in the PokerTribes gaming website, has yet to in 2012 but the website nev- tion will be taken against the scheme to take advantage of launch after missing several er launched and the project company. Universal Enter- the tribes,” Hamilton said in announced debut dates and was mired in litigation with tainment Group already en- the statement. now the project could be the U.S. Department of the dured a monthslong FBI in- The Iowa Tribe initially clouded by a federal investi- Interior. vestigation into its deal with said it would launch Poker- gation. Reggie Wassana, speaker the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe.com with Universal The National Indian of the Cheyenne and Arap- Tribes in 2014 that uncov- Entertainment Group in 2016 Gaming Commission is in- aho tribal legislature, said ered nothing illegal, Khalil- after an arbitrator ruled that vestigating the developers the National Indian Gaming ian said. the venture did not violate of Pokertribe.com’s failed Commission recently asked “They (the FBI) went federal or state law and falls deal to launch a different for additional information through all of our financials under the Oklahoma Trib- gaming website with the from the tribes about the dollar by dollar,” Khalil- al-State Gaming Compact. Concho-based Cheyenne and failed Pokertribes.com deal. ian said. “We did nothing The Iowa Tribe has a $10 Arapaho Tribes. “A lot of money was wrong.” million deal with Universal David McCullough, an paid and nothing was ever In a statement released for a majority stake in the attorney for the Iowa Tribe, received,” Wassana said. through the tribe’s attorney, company. said the tribe is still confident “Nothing became of it. It was Eddie Hamilton, governor Christina Fallin, daughter it will eventually be able to $9.4 million for a website ba- of the Cheyenne and Arapa- of Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fal- successfully get Pokertribe. sically — there was no reali- ho Tribes, said he could not lin, was previously a spokes- com up and running. zation of profits and no actu- reveal more details about woman for Universal Enter- The Concho-based Chey- al working internet gaming.” the Pokertribes.com deal “in tainment Group. Messages to enne and Arapaho Tribes ‘We did nothing wrong’ light of continuing investiga- Christina Fallin’s Universal had a previous deal with Entrepreneur Fred tions.” email account bounced back Miami-based Universal En- Khalilian, consultant to Mi- “I remain committed to and the company confirmed tertainment Group to launch ami-based Universal Enter- carrying out the directive of she is no longer involved the similarly named pok- tainment Group and Poker- the Tribal Council to bring with the project. ertribes.com website. The tribe.com, said he has spoken to justice, hopefully with the Online gaming / pg. 4

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Printed by Lindsay Web Press, Lindsay, Okla. 2010-2016 NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION MEDIA AWARD WINNER & 2012-2016 AWARD WINNER OF THE OPA BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST PAGE 4 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Memorial continued from pg. 1 our fallen warriors have done maker, talked about his doc- members, particularly Vet- remembrance filled the air as Veteran’s Affairs (VA) pro- “Next time you see a vet- just that and have demon- umentary called The Sand erans of the Cheyenne and shells fell to the ground. gram is currently working on eran, family member who is strated that love for all of Creek Massacre. Arapaho tribes, have helped “That’s what this week- was shared to everyone for a veteran or someone who is us,” Hershel Gorham, U.S. “The entire Sand Creek him gain information to end is about as we remem- interested veterans in need of currently serving, remember Army veteran said. Massacre story is one of ha- make the documentary and ber, some people overlook services and also of the ap- this, that veteran answered Gorham stated that Native tred and racism out of con- thanked them respectively. that throughout the years and preciative favors offered by the call to duty. The famous Americans in the military trol,” Vasicek said. “To come here, get invited forget. We have to remember the VA program. words of Patrick Henry back have served at a greater rate Following the history of here and spend time with the or else it’s obsolete. A lot of “We do a lot of other small in the Revolutionary War in than any other ethnic group what occurred in 1864 and Cheyenne and Arapaho peo- people nowadays look at it as things out of token for appre- 1775 runs deep in our veins in the United States, what became known as the ple is a very fulfilling expe- an extra day on the weekend ciation for our veterans, a lot today, ‘I know not what “Native Americans had an Sand Creek Massacre, Va- rience, it’s very heartwarm- with a bunch of big sales, are familiar with the veter- course others may take; but enlistment rate that is three sicek’s documentary is an ing and touching for me to everybody’s going to buy an’s ID that enrollment has as for me, give me liberty or times higher than any other account of the brutal reality experience your culture, be a a new car, furniture, a new been generous enough to do give me death.’ This is true races, according to the War that occurred within Chey- part of it and be accepted. It’s TV. Memorial day is a whole for us and the Veteran’s logo today as it has been for all Department, if all the other enne and Arapaho history. very meaningful and I only lot more, especially to me on our tribal IDs, we do pick of our warriors that have an- races enlisted at the propor- “The Sand Creek Massa- wish that more white people as a veteran and especially up the cost on that so a lot swered that call to serve our tion that Native Americans cre is a story about how 163 could have the same expe- to those families who have of veterans don’t realize that country’s armed forces, our do, the selective service Cheyenne and Arapaho peo- rience because I think they lost loved ones in combat it’s free to the veteran,” Rus- warriors have answered that would be unnecessary.” ple were brutally murdered would come away changed or killed in action or went sell Willey, VA director said. call so that we can have the Native Americans in the by over 700 military troops. for the better,” Vasicek said. overseas and said goodbye Along with the Veteran’s freedom that we have today,” military have proven to be They were not only mur- Following the service was and expecting them to return ID, the VA program is cur- Gorham said. the epitome rooted deep dered but many were raped, a 21-gun salute to honor the but didn’t, that’s the idea that rently in the process of mak- For information on the within culture and history as mutilated and bodies were fallen soldiers of the past. you get,” Max Bear, Navy ing vests for fellow Veterans Veteran’s Affairs program another guest speaker, Don- burned,” Vasicek said. As artillery and ammunition veteran said. with their unit patches sewn contact Russell Willey at ald Vasicek, writer and film- Vasicek said that many were fired, a celebration of Information on what the on. 405-422-7724. Online gaming continued from pg. 3 Eating healthy The Iowa Tribe is in the we secure the license,” Mc- for DIABETES process of applying for a Cullough said. “It has been a Tara Conway, MS, RD, LD, CDE gaming license from the Isle long process and an interest- C&A Diabetes Wellness Program of Man in the British Isles ing process, because it just that will allow the website hasn’t been done before, so to offer real-money gaming everything is new.” Food Safety at the Grill in many foreign countries. The Iowa Tribe does not Summer time is great internal temperature 165°F; The tribe hopes to obtain the expect that the National In- for family gatherings and Fish, pork and steak should license this summer, tribal dian Gaming Commission outdoor cooking. When pre- be cooked to an internal attorney McCullough said. investigation will have any paring and serving food out- temperature of 145°F; ham- Pokertribe.com has not an- effect on Pokertribe.com, “The NIGC does not when potential criminal ac- doors it can increase the risk burger should be cooked to nounced a public launch McCullough said. comment on any potential tivity occurs, we are unable of food borne illness. Let’s an internal temperature of date, after missing several The National Indian or ongoing legal investiga- to comment whether this look at how you can have 165 °F. previously announced de- Gaming Commission said it tions but has the authority to action has taken place,” the food safety at the gril. Are you packed for the buts. couldn’t confirm any inves- make referrals to other feder- agency said in a statement. Wash-Remember to wash cookout? You should use “The site will launch once tigation. al, state or tribal authorities grill according to manufac- separate containers for turer’s instructions. Wash different food items. You Soil health hands thoroughly with warm should have one cooler for continued from pg. 1 soapy water before, during the beverages, one for raw and after food preparation. meats, poultry and seafood and forage sorghum pro- tions from the USDA Natu- are asked to RSVP by call- for the meeting and lunch Wash all utensils and cutting and one for cooked foods duction following winter ral Resources Conservation ing by calling Clay Pope at will be provided. boards after use. and raw produce. Don’t wheat; ongoing research Service (NRCS) ; and an 405-699-2087, Phillip Mar- Registration will begin Refrigerate-Make sure forget to pack trash bags, on new crop species and overview of the agriculture tin at 580-623-8501 ext. 3, 9 a.m. at the Blaine County perishable foods stay below paper towels, hand sanitizer varieties being conducted demonstration, education Carol Crouch at 405-612- Fairgrounds exhibit build- 40°F. Don’t let perishables and soap. Pack extra plates by the USDA Agricultural and outreach efforts being 9331 or register by e-mail ing located at 899 N. Spiece sit out for longer than two and utensils for unexpected Research Service (ARS); undertaken by the Chey- at [email protected] Avenue in Watonga. hours or one hour if the out- guest. producer perspectives on enne and Arapaho Tribes in or [email protected]. For more information door temperature is above If you use a wire brush to planting and grazing sum- partnership with NRCS. gov or [email protected] contact Pope at 405-699- 90°F. Transport food in the clean your grill make sure mer cover crops; presenta- Those planning to attend da.gov. There is no charge 2087. passenger seat of a car, not the wire brush is not old. If in the trunk. the wire brush is old some- Separate-Keep cooked times the wires can come Letter to the and ready to eat foods away off and can get trapped in EDITORIAL from raw meat and poultry. the food you cook, making My name is Lori Brooks, the Burial Pro- been so hard for our tribe. To see so many Editor Have clean platter and uten- swallowing dangerous for gram Coordinator for the Cheyenne and of our families struggling and mourning An amateur is wrecking hav- sils ready at grill-side for the person consuming the Arapaho Tribes. I like what I do because we should be a wake up call to everyone that oc on the United States Govern- serving. food. get to help our people in their greatest time we need to make some changes. Positive ment Something the voters who Cook-Always use a food For more information and of need. We are there to take whatever bur- changes. Treat each other better. Build each elected Donald Trump as Pres- thermometer to cook to a tips on eating contact Con- dens we can off their shoulders. Sometimes other up, not tear each another down. Stop ident failed to take into account safe temperature. Bratwurst way @ Diabetes Wellness it is difficult, but I look at it as a blessing for the hatred! was his lack of political profes- should be cooked to 160- Program 405-422-7685 or my crew and I to be able to offer the mon- There is no need to spit hate towards oth- sionalism, by which I mean to 165°F; hot dogs and chicken [email protected]. suggest a condition determined etary assistance, the shoulder to cry on, the ers just for sport. None whatsoever. I keep Source: www.eatright.org prayers, the suggestions for arrangements, thinking about the 12 yr old boy ... my baby by training, experience, skill the digging of the grave, and whatever else will be 12 on Thursday. I can’t imagine my and achievement. In our in- needs to be done. life without him. My friend not only lost her tensely divided country where We are there to be strong for the family, grandbaby, but her own baby as well. Just so many personal prejudices are being politicized and objective not just issue a check. We stay profession- like that. In the blink of an eye. Daughter judgments are continually col- al and are the level headedness the family and grandson, gone. All I can do is pray. liding with subjective demands, needs when sometimes, they can’t even And be an example for my own children and an amateur like Donald Trump comprehend what needs to be done. nieces and nephews. is exalted as a kind of repub- But today was hard. We had five noti- Don’t hate. Treat people with respect. lic culture hero, subject to no fications today. We had a beautiful young Help others whenever you can. Love one standards or restrictions. This mother and her handsome 12 year old son another. Most of all pray. I hope they re- development that is taking place taken, our co worker lost her daughter, an- member these things as they get older. with the ongoing Russian probe other beautiful young mother lost her new- Didn’t mean to write a novel but my should be of great concern to the American people because born baby, and three of our young men lost heart was so heavy today. I needed to get of the impact on our democratic their mother. This is all just within our tribe. some things off my chest. And I mean no process and constitutional rights Times are difficult. Most of our deaths this disrespect to anyone with anything I’ve that tend to be in jeopardy. If an year have been here at home, within our said. It’s just what I’ve witnessed and how amateur like Donald Trump is communities. Everyone is hurting. Some- I feel. Please pray for our C&A people. Our allowed to continue with this thing just doesn’t feel right. I can feel it. families who are struggling with the loss of demagoguery power and Con- I don’t know how many times I prayed their loved one. There are so many of them. gress and the court system do today. Our path as a tribe needs to change. And pray for our leadership. That they may not check this abuse of power The fighting, the greed, the complete and start us on the path to healing and peace in- and his obstruction of justice than the conditions for tyranny total disrespect for each other, the rumors, stead of keeping us in the same destructive are in store for this country. the hatred. It all needs to stop. This year has cycle we’ve been in for generations David Kaw Lori Brooks, Tribal Citizen Tribal Citizen BRIEFS AT A GLANCE The Muscogee (Creek) Marketplace www.aihec.org. information visit www.naihc. information visit www.unity- Vegas, Nev. 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Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5 In Loving Memory All night wake services were held for Amanda Kelly Smith and her son Daniel Al- len Mann on May 18 at the All Nations Indian Baptist Church in King- fisher, Okla. Funeral Services were held May 19 at the Kingfisher High School gym, followed by an In- terment at the Kingfish- Congratulations Teneshia er City Cemetery. Congratulations to Tapaha on earning your Tristen Cardwell! To my daughter Olivia Whiteshield, bachelor’s degree from the Amanda Kelly Smith great job on being a graduate! Happy Birthday to my Tristen graduated from University of Arizona. We Jan. 6, 1982 We are proud of you and all your June Babies: the University of Texas are so proud of you and your May 11, 2017 & son achievements throughout the year. Happy Birthday to my at Arlington with two accomplishments. We wish Daniel Allen Mann Olivia is a honor roll student and daughters Alanah Grace, bachelor degrees. She you all the best on your future Sept. 22, 2004 participates in the G.A.T.E ( gifted 13 years old on June 26 will be pursuing her endeavors. May 13, 2017 and talented education) program. and Catrina Jayde, 9 master’s degree at Love, From staring as Mrs.Clause in her years old on June 15. UCLA in the fall on a your Tapaha and Nightwalker/ school Christmas play to “Pj” in the Proud family of honor full scholarship. Walking Night family. spring fling play, Olivia has had a students this year. We are so proud Marguerite Sue White- great year in school and in the pow- Happy 1st Birthday to of Tristen’s bear Spotted Corn was born wow arena as a jingle dress dancer. Meilani Gayle Boyiddle accomplishments. on July 25, 1957 in Clinton, We love you very much. on June 4. Love your family and Okla., to John Paul and Mary From mom, dad, jacklyn, koda and All of you are loved so friends Kay (Fletcher) Whitebear. Marquette jr. much and I wish for She passed away on May 12, 2017 in Geary, Okla., at the many wonderful years to In Loving Memory of age of 59. Marguerite grad- come! Robert Roy Curtis on uated from Wind River High Love you always, mom, Memorial Day School in Ethete, WY. She grandma Helen & Robert Roy Curtis enlisted lived in Geary all her life. grandpa Dee into the U.S. Navy at the Marguerite loved playing age of 18. He was in W.W. pool, was a Cheyenne Prin- II as a crew member of cess, Cheyenne Sundancer the U.S.S. Ormsby. While and Arapaho Sundancer, and relatives and friends. serving he participated Willard Alvan Kyrk enjoyed attending powwows. She was preceded in in seven landings in the Oct. 10, 1928 She was a member of the Na- death by her parents John Pacific Theatre during the May 12, 2017 Funeral services were tive American Church. Mar- and Mary Whitebear, her war. held for Willard Alvan Kyrk guerite was a big OU fan and husband Donald Paul Spot- Stationed at Tarawa; on May 16 at the Smith & a Denver Broncos fan. ted Corn Jr., siblings Tommy Gilbert Islands, Nov. 20, Kernke Funeral Home in Survivors include her Woolworth, Raymond Gene 1943; Kwajallians, Marshall Oklahoma City, followed by children Donald Paul Spot- Buffalomeat, Roe Buffalo- Islands, Jan. 31, 1944; Aitope, New Ginea, April 23, 1944; an Interment at the Black- ted Corn III, Geary, Okla., meat, Laverne Buffalomeat, Saipan Marias Islands, June 15, 1944; Guam, July 21, 1944; well Cemetery. Sonny Sky Spotted Corn, Frank Buffalomeat, Myrcine Peleliu Palau, Caroline Islands, Sept. 15, 1944 and Lexth, Geary, Okla., and Whitebear Buffalomeat and Josephine Phillippine Islands, Oct. 20, 1944. Spotted Corn of Midwest Buffalomeat. He was Honorably Discharged on Feb. 13, 1946 with the City, Okla. Her grandchil- Wake services were held Atlantic Pacific Campaign Medal-6 Bronze Star. dren William Geionety, Don- May 15 at the family home Happy Memorial Day Robert then returned to Oklahoma and enlisted into the ald Paul Spotted Corn IV, in Geary, Okla. dad, Tommy Wayne Armed Forces on July 1, 1947 and served until Jan. 23, 1953, Mirylie Skyy Spotted Corn, Funeral services were Stoneroad, it’s been 14 being charged with the rank of Sergeant. and Matoska Spotted Corn. held May 16 at the First Bap- long years, we love you As his only child, I know that was the happiest time of his Her sisters Edna Mae Sut- tist Church in Geary, Okla., and miss you. Love life. ton, Canton, Okla., and Rena followed by burial at the Russell, Lisa, Geno, He was born Nov. 11, 1924 and died April 3, 1993 at the age Rose Youngbear, Geary, Sunset Cemetery in Geary, Karla, momma and all the of 68. He was quite a Warrior. Okla., as well as many other Okla. grandkids Roberta Jean Curtis, daughter of Robert Roy Curtis 2017 State Hand Game Tournament different parts of the state Hand game team, who spon- ership of Mary Beaver. came in droves to vie for sored this year’s tourna- Third place was Arapaho the title of 2017 Hand game ment, also voted for a king Nation under the leadership Champions. and queen to reign over this of Ava Benson. There was a total of 12 event. The criteria was sim- The Best Guesser Award teams with nine being Chey- ple. Someone who supported in the championship game Best Dressed-Jennifer enne and Arapaho teams. the team morally and finan- was awarded to Leonard Bearshield, Diane Down- Tee Cee Sankey, Marilyn This was the largest turnout cially all during the fundrais- Bearshield of Oklahoma In- ing, Gayle Bearshield, Pete Birdshead, James Blackbear, of Cheyenne and Arapaho ers. The queen was Nancy dians Hand game team. Bearshield, Shanna Beaver, Ira Sankey Sr., Charlotte teams in years. There were Sutton from the Arapaho The Best Hider Award Christina Chalepah, Janaye Sankey, Sara Hara, Trenton two teams who showed up Nation Hand game team and was given to Elisha Oliver of Toppah and B.J Kaulaity. Blackbear, Hunter Helmsley, after registration was closed the king was Pete Bearshield the Oklahoma Indians Hand Ira Sankey Jr., Gwen Sankey and therefore, could not par- from Magic. game team. and Budda Birdshead. Voted for queen was Nan- ticipate. There were two other The Oklahoma Indians cy sutton and king was Pete Pete Bearshield gave the awards given out. The Best would like to thank Max Bearshield. welcome statement to all Dressed team award was Bear, Culture & Heritage teams involved. Arapaho given to Magic and the Best Program director for all sup- Chief Elvin Kendrick gave a Banner Award was given to port given throughout this Submitted article prayer for the meal followed Camp 7 Hand game team. past year. Also showing ap- Second place-Betty Ro- by Arapaho Chief Moses At the end of the tourna- preciation to the following; mannose, Leianne Heap of On a bright and early Starr, who took out the food ment, there was next year’s Executive Office for provid- birds, Kristy Bearshield, Saturday morning on May Third place-Zella Peka, offering. winner “Dozen Excuses,” a ing lunch from Swadley’s, Reggie Bearshield, Mary 20 there was nothing but Nancy Sutton, Lavonta Ken- Governor Eddie Hamilton Cheyenne and Arapaho team A-3 Legislator for donating Beaver, Leonard Bearshield, hustle and bustle at Concho drick, Ava Benson, Elvin provided the meal for over under the leadership of Ira all the trophies and to the Alisha Oliver, Allen Sutton Community Center. It was Kendrick, Susan Kendrick, 175+ people who came for Sankey. A-2, C-1, C-2 and C-3 Leg- Sr., Caroline Romannose, the 2017 State Hand Game Corky Sutton, Billy Sutton, this event. Second place was Okla- islative offices for donations. Darral Smith, Steven Benson Tournament. Teams from Fantasia Ritchey, Deanna The Oklahoma Indians homa Indians under the lead- and Shanna Beaver. Ritchey and Ashley Ritchey.

Calendar Graduation Honor Snyder, Co-Host Original Lavonta Kenrick and Viola of Health CHR Program. Indian Church and Commu- AD Harold Rogers and Emi- Dance for Dr. Natalie Red Moon Gourd Clan with Hatch, AD Earl Plumley and nity Center, 1801 N. Littel lliano Flores, HMD Cecil Rose Youngbull Harvey Miles and AD Gerald Co-Host Oklahoma Indian Sexual Assault Re- Avenue in Clinton, Okla. All Gray, HLD Brennah Wah- June 3, 2017 at the Con- Panana. Nation Powwow Committee. sponse (SART) Training youth ages 5 and older are in- weotten, HGD Hyde Toppah, cho Community Center in Sponsored by the Stevens Event vited to attend. Head Judge Juaquin Ham- Concho, Okla. Benefit Dance for family and Gloria Uranga. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 7, ilton, Host Southern Drum Gourd dancing begins Northern Arapaho Spon- 2017 at the Western Technol- The 26th annual Aus- Thunder Hill of Oklahoma, at 2 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., sor Chief Lonebear Summer Safety Fairs ogy Center-Elk City Cam- tin Powwow and Ameri- Host Northern Drum Young with dance to follow. Special June 3, 2017 at the Con- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June pus, 301 Western Drive in can Indian Heritage Fes- Bear of North Dakota and contest Golden Age Women, cho Community Center in 7, 2017 at the Geary High Elk City, Okla. tival Color Guard Cherokee/Kitu- winner take all. Concho, Okla.. Supper at 5 School gym in Geary, Okla. Registration is free, must 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Nov. wah. MC Deswood Koshiway, p.m. with dance to follow. and June 14 at the Clinton pre-registered by calling 4, 2017 at the Travis Coun- For vendor information HS Allen Hyde Toppah, HM MC Michael Toahty, HS Community Center in Clin- 405-416-5448 or email Lin- ty Expo Center, 7311 Decker email info@austinpowwow. Gabriel Scabby, HL Michelle Fred and Frank Mosque- ton, Okla. [email protected]. Lane in Austin, Texas. net. Tippeconnic, HTG Jaylin da, HMD Rory Littleraven, Free t-shirts for all partic- Native Amerian Market . Reveles, HLB John Stand- HLD Lena Nells, Honored ipating youth. Vacation Bible School runs 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. $25,000 To list your event, email ingwater, HLG Nazhoni Veteran Alvin Sage, US Sponsored by the Chey- 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. June in cash prizes. [email protected] or Sleeper, Honored Elder Lucy Army, Honor Elder Sisters enne & Arapaho tribes Dept. 13-15, 2017 at the Clinton MC Choogle Kingfisher, [email protected] PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei EMPLOYMENT REDMOON COMMUNITY LEGAL NOTICES Employment: Submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of Oklahoma state driver’s Keeping Tradition Alive license and a copy of CDIB (if applidable) to Personnel To Whom it may con- of groups or branches of Department, PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 or email atis- cern: any kind, even the use of [email protected]. This is a reminder Re: the Redmoon Gourd Clan 5/17/16 and new communi- name. There is not any kind CASEWORKER Summer Food Worker Indian Child Welfare Geary-Watonga-Canton cation to the tribal people. of side groups or single per- Office Seiling-Hammon The Redmoon Gourd Clan son leaders of this gourd Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled had sent a letter with in- clan, only officers that Qualifications: Qualifications: formation about the orga- help communicate with the Prefer bachelor’s degree Strong communication nization and the contacts members. Everyone is wel- in social work or related field skills and possess a positive before. We need to add in- come. Our members feel to or an equivalent combination attitude. Be willing to sub- formation about the clan so keep this gourd clan intact of education and experience. mit to an OSBI background the public will have a bet- as one group is better for ev- Require one year of experi- check and be able to pass ter understanding of what eryone involved. ence in professional related background requirements. we are striving to do. Since We have made efforts for capacity. Knowledge and an Ability to effectively com- reorganizing the clan some our tribal people and gourd understanding of the Indian municate with participants, changes have been made clan members to continue to Child Welfare Act of 1978. staff and others. Tribal pref- by the members, and are represent this gourd clan in Ability to work flexible erence. Must pass pre-hire certain that more will be the most positive way pos- hours and willing to work drug testing, if required. made in the future. We en- sible. Participation by mem- other than normal working SALARY: Negotiable couraged the input of our bers has increased since the hours including weekends, members on any decision reorganizing of the clan and holidays and after 5 p.m. TEACHER made. During our meetings electing officers. If anyone Must have knowledge of Child Development / with the members one of has questions or need to crisis theory and interven- Clinton Location the topics discussed was the contact the gourd clan, they Closing: Until Filled tions, understand and strive new members to the gourd can do so by the following to implement the program’s Qualifications: clan. The clan agreed that contact list: goals, objectives, rules and Teachers hired after July any initiations of new mem- Orville Whiteskunk regulations. Must have basic 1, 1995 are required to be at bers will be at the Redmoon 580-309-1380 knowledge of early child- least 18 years of age, have a Powwow, at dances the Barton Williamson hood education and child high school diploma or GED gourd clan are sponsoring 580-878-0489 welfare casework, child certification or have com- and if the gourd clan agrees Veronica Candy abuse and neglect indica- pleted the 10th grade and be to do them at other dances 580-715-0233 tors. Possess communication in the process of obtaining a by planning in advance. Thank You, skills, written and oral, to re- GED for a period not to ex- Our members have vot- Steward Candy late to Indian and non-Indian ceed 12 months. Must sign ed not to split the Redmoon Redmoon Gourd Clan communities, other agencies employee contract stating Gourd Clan into any kind and the general public. Abili- employee will attain CDA ty to maintain a high level of or Mastery Certification to Nez Perce Settlement confidentiality on all client maintain employment. Must matters and other matters have a valid Oklahoma driv- Public Notice protected by the Privacy Act er’s license and pass phys- Nez Perce settlement returned via mail on June 12. as well as other confidenti- ical exam. Must be able to checks were mailed out May The Per Capita office will ality regulations. OSBI and lift 50lbs., be physically fit to 31, 2017. only sign-out checks that re- criminal background check work daily with children and The Per Capita Office is turned through the mail. All required and be adjudicated demonstrate basic knowl- currently closed to the pub- other checks will have to be appropriately. Must possess edge of early childhood de- lic until June 12, although MAILED. a current Oklahoma driver’s velopment. Must attend staff office phone lines will be The Per Cap office can- license to operate a govern- meetings as well as parent open during this time. If not stop/void any checks ment owned vehicle. Prefer meetings when require, sub- your check returns back to until the 90-day limit has knowledge of Cheyenne and mit monthly reports, attend the Per Capita office from passed. Beginning on June Arapaho /Native American workshops and have ade- the United States Postal Ser- 12, The Per Capita office, cultures and values. Ability quate transportation. Must vice, you will be required to working with Enrollment, to work with difficult clien- have skills to relate to the update your address at the will be open from 10 a.m. - tele. Must complete OKDHS community in general. Must Enrollment Department in 3 p.m. to allow the release Criminal History Review pass a criminal background order for your check to be of checks of individuals who and supplemental applica- check, mandatory drug and released to you (or provide are on the Return Check list. tion. Cheyenne-Arapaho alcohol screen and be willing a current utility bill with ad- You can call the office at preference. to work flexible work sched- dress shown). 405-262-0345 ext. 27725 or SALARY: Negotiable ule. Cheyenne-Arapaho pref- There will be a list of the Enrollment Department erence. tribal members posted at the at 405-262-0345 ext.27600 SALARY: Negotiable Enrollment Department and after 10 a.m. to see if your Transit Driver II/On Call Per Capita office of checks name is on this list. Roads/Tribal Transit Closing: Until Filled

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license. Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR certification. Transit frivers must pass a pre-employment drug screening process and subject to ran- dom drug testing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. with no physical barri- ers. Must be able to communicate effectively to patrons and supervisors any findings or incidents. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Cheyenne-Arapaho preference. SALARY: Negotiable Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7

Eighteen year old Rayna What is your biggest ac- eryone what you came here What is one thing about Patton will be a senior next complishment in the class- to do. you that no one else knows? year. Her biggest challenge room so far? Do you have a saying or I care about the little will be getting through each Just that all my grades are motto that you live your life things that most people prob- day without her mentor, hero up. by? ably wouldn’t think was im- and person she looks up to the What is your GPA (if Every time my sister does portant. To me they are im- most … her sister Phyllisha. known)? something better than me, I portant. But what she will be doing is 2.8 think to myself, if she can do Were you ever bullied in continuing to strive to break What goals have you set it, I can do it and I can do it school? What steps do you school records at Kingfisher for yourself? better than she can and I al- feel should be taken to pro- High School in the shot put Right now I want to go on ways try my hardest to beat tect those being bullied in and disc throw. Funny thing to college and continue to do her and my goal is to beat schools today? is ... she will be striving to shot and disc. her. I tell myself I can do this Yes, my bully was my break her own records that What actions are you tak- every day. sister and the teachers never she currently holds. ing to reach these goals? Who or what inspires you did anything about it even When did you first begin I am working to improve the most? though she was my sibling. participating in track and my grades and my grade My sister. It hurt me deeply … it was how? point average. I am planning What are one or two hard. Some teachers just In the seventh grade our on taking the ACT test again things in your training, that watch it happen and they coach told us if we played to higher my score to be able you feel are keys to you being need to step in and stop it. basketball we had to also to get into a good college. successful in this sport? How do you combat drug have to do track. I saw my What has been the most We lift to strengthen our & alcohol use by peer pres- sister doing the shot and disc exciting meet you have par- legs and our core. We run to sure? and I wanted to do it because ticipated in? work more on our legs. I just say no and I have she made it look like fun and Last year when I broke What is your favorite better things to do than that. I’ve stuck with it ever since the discus record. The first meal before or after a meet? If you could change one then. time I broke it was at our Afterwards I ALWAYS thing in the world, what What is it about the sport Kingfisher track meet by two want a peanut butter and jelly would it be? that you love the best? feet and as I went on through sandwich with orange juice. To not let people get in I like to actually work to the season I improved and Who has had the biggest other people’s way. get better and all the people then broke that record at the impact on your life? What would be a dream there are so nice and helpful. Luther track meet. My sister. come true for you in your If you are having a bad day What is the best advice What are some of your life? they always talk you up and you have ever been given and hobbies or what do you like To see my uncle. help you to do good and it who gave you that advice? to do in your free time? Who is your favorite ath- just makes me happy. Our track coach, Coach I like to hang out with my lete of all time? Right now I have a lot your junior and senior years What is your biggest ac- Arrington, at last year’s friends, but I like to make I don’t really have one. of coaches looking at me in begin it goes by way too fast, complishment in your sport meet. Before I threw he told sure I have my homework Which team is your favor- track and I am hoping to get so try and make the most of so far? me to just clear my mind, go all done first and if I am not ite team? a scholarship and head to it. Breaking the school’s out there and have fun and hanging out with my friends I like watching LSU soft- college. Rayna’s parents are An- discus record last year. The not to think of it so much as I am at work. ball. What would be your ad- drea & Chris Patton. She has record before I broke it was a team sport, but as an indi- What kinds of music do What are your immediate vice to younger kids coming one sister Phyllisha and two 122.7 and my record now is vidual since you are the only you enjoy listening to? plans after graduating high up behind you? brothers, Chris and Eric. 126.1-1/2. one up there, and show ev- Country school? Have fun and as soon as Diwayan signs LOI to Haskell

Darrian Diwayan signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Haskell Indian Na- tions University on May 11, 2017. Diwayan played under Coach James Kelly at Riverside Indian School. PAGE 8 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei