VOLUME 1, ISSUE 9 May 2015 MAY

Funded & Distributed by the Ponca Tribe NEWSLETTER

PONCA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

VETERANS MEMORIAL

Special points of interest:  SEXUAL ASSAULT WALK

 PROM 2015

 PONCA TRIBE HIGHER ED

 CHIEF STANDING BEAR TRAIL

 VETERANS MEMORIAL

Inside this issue:

VETERANS MEMORIAL 1

UPCOMING EVENTS 2 SUMMER YOUTH 2 Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma is pleased to inform the Ponca Members that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding a grant in the 2015 SENIOR GRADUATES 3 amount of $495,944.60 for 100 percent of allowable costs associated PONCA INDIAN AMERICA LGION 3 with the establishment of the White Eagle Cemetery in Ponca City, Okla- PONCA IND. AMERICAN LEGION POST #38 4 homa (FAI: OK-13-03). The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma submitted PONCA TRIBE CEMETERY FORM 5 6 WOMEN OF SERVICE a formal Application for Federal Assistance for the project on October 10, 2014. WHITE EAGLE TRANSIT 7 PONCA TRIBE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 7 The grant will fund the construction of a parking area, a flag as-

MSPI 8 sembly area, 6 replaced vaults, a memorial wall, 24 full casket burial GEN-1 YOUTH CONFERENCE 8 sites, landscaping, and supporting infrastructure. This project will develop PONCA TRIBE DRIED SWEET CORN 10 approximately 2 acres and serve approximately 50 unserved Ponca Tribe BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEMBER 11 HEAD START GRADUATES 11 of Indians of Oklahoma Veterans and their families. BUSINESS COMMITTEE OKC VISIT 12 This will be the Ponca Tribe Veterans Memorial, proposed ceme- CHIEF STANDING BEAR TRAIL 13 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER 14-15 tery will be near Ponca City, Oklahoma approximately 6 miles southwest of the center of downtown Ponca City located on 20 acres of land adja- GRADUATES 16-17 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 18 cent to West Riverview Road. The closest national cemetery is VA’s Fort PROM 2015 19-20 Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma, which is approximately 175 PROM/SPORTS 20 miles away. The closest state cemetery is Kansas Veterans Cemetery in BIRTHDAY/SPORTS 21 Winfield, Kansas, which is approximately 41 miles away. CLYDE WARRIOR/PONCA FDPIR 22-24 FLYER/BIRTHDAY/ENROLLMENT FORM 24-26

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UP COMING EVENTS

MAY 2015 EVERY THURSDAY TNA MEETING @ 10AM TA BUILDING 2ND-ROGER STATE UNIV. POWWOW CLAREMORE CAMPUS 8TH-9TH– HASKELL POWWOW LAW- RENCE, KS 10TH-MOTHER’S DAY 15TH– SENIOR BANQUET FOR PONCA TRIBAL MEMBERS GRADUATING 16TH-ARMED FORCES DAY DANCE @ CULTURAL CENTER, 2:00 START 22-24TH– 51ST DELAWAR POWWOW GIVESWATER DANCE 22ND– PONCA CITY SCHOOLS OUT OF SESSION Memorial Day 25TH– MEMORIAL DAY SUMMER OUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM WHITE EAGLE CULTURAL CENTER JUNE 1-JULY 31, 2015 BREAKFAST: 8:30-9:30AM LUNCH: 12:00PM-1:00PM In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, the Ponca Tribe’s Free Summer lunch is for all children, 18 years and under, regardless of race, color, national orgin, sex, age or disability. Summer is fast approaching, the youth program and other tribal programs have many exciting activi- ties planned beginning June 1, 2015. To kick off the Summer Program and the Lunch Program on June 1st, drawings for the door prizes will be held after lunch. Tickets will be given to each child, 18 and under, that goes through the lunch line. A calendar of the daily activities will be available at this time. Other activities such as fieldtrips or sports camps will be announced as they are scheduled. Both programs begin on June 1st through July 31st at the Cultural Center. This year, breakfast will be served from 8:30 am to 9:30am. Our annual Fishing Camp, which is sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Marland Masion. They will provide fishing rods for about 40 youth, that is the number of kids will sign-up. Transportation is being provided by the White Eagle Transit. To sign-up your child, please call Nellie at 580-762-3096 or 580-352-2108.

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2015 Senior Graduates

Ponca City High School Congratulations to the

Ty Leclair Graduating Class 2015 Eduardo Mendoza Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma & Courtney Mullin

Miya No Ear Tradition Not Addiction Gabriel Pappan Hosted a 2nd Annual Graduation Brandy West Banquet for the Senior Class of

Garrith Arkeketa 2015. On May 15th, 2015. Sierra Denotsosie Tradition Not Addiction works Kaden Ruff with the Title 7 programs

Rhain Kemble (Ponca City, Frontier, & Tonkawa schools) We look forward to the Class of Frontier High School 2016. Please make sure your regis- Justin Collins tered with the Title 7 grogram Jessica Driggers (Ponca City, Frontier, & Tonkawa schools) Endonnis Tohee to qualify in next your banquet. Roy Childs Kaylee Tah Delodge Tonkawa High School Alivia Molina Alecia Amaya Chantay Warrior Kateena Paschal Galedia Black

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Ponca Indian American Legion Post #38

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PONCA TRIBE

We would like to let everyone know the Ponca Tribe is Honoring all men & women that are Ponca Tribal Members in the area and surrounding area who served their country with pride, dignity, and honor. We will be honoring both past and present. We need your help to update and/or sign up with Paula Mendoza as soon as possi- ble. These names will go up on a column that will be engraved into stone located at the Ponca Tribal Cemetery. In comprising this list we already have. We may have omitted someone by accident or we did not have your name on our lists and for that we sincerely apologize. Should the family of or the veteran him or herself wish to add their name to our list, they have still time to do so. Below please fill out form and re- turn ASAP! Paula Mendoza 580-762-8104.

General Response Form Title

Briefly describe your desired feedback. Comments:

BRANCH OF SERVICE ERA SERVED ARMY WWI NAVY WWII Name AIR FORCE KOREAN WAR Address MARINE CORPS VIETNAM WAR

COAST GUARD DESERT STORM PROVIDE: DD FORM OTHER INCLUDED Phone

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SAMANTHA WARRIOR My name is Samantha Haley Warrior and my parents are Anitra and Travis Mallory and Gary Webster. My mater- nal grandparents are Sandra and Ken Lay and Ivan Cries for Ribs. My great grandparents are the late Adolphus and Lucille Warrior, Howard and Lucy Cries for Ribs and Marion Cerre. I am currently a junior in high school at Lincoln Southwest High School. I play varsity basket- ball and have received all-state recognition as a sopho- more and junior as well as the Scholar Athlete Award for a 4.0 GPA. I volunteer at Calvert Recreation Center as a mentor for K-8th graders, which is mostly centered around basketball, but I also volunteer at my church dur- ing the summer for Vacation Bible Camp. In addition to that, I work for the Iowa Army National Guard only do- ing my drill weekends right now, but within the year I plan to be a certified Intelligence Analyst. I plan on at- tending college next year in the fall but I have not yet determined which college I will attend. I am still indeci- sive about where I will choose to play college basketball, but I’d love to stay close to my family. I enjoy traveling to tournaments and I am thankful for the time I get to spend with my family members in Nebraska and Oklahoma.

NAOMI ROUBEDEAUX

GRADUATED BASIC ON MARCH 13TH, 2015 GRADUATES FROM AIT IN MIDDLE OF MAY. NOVEMBER 8TH TRANSPOR- TATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR. MOS AND WILL BE A RESERVE. PVT NAOMI S. ROUBEDEAUX IS THE DAUGHTER OF TOMASITA CHAMA & JADE ROUBEDEAUX. SHE IS THE GRANDDAUAGHTER OF LATE DOMINGO & RUTH CHAMA, GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE LATE RAYMOND & CARRIE LITTLEVOICE TYNDALL & GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE LATE TIMO- THY & RAMONA CRAZYBEAR LITTLEVOICE.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM MOM & FAMILY

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WHITE EAGLE TRANSIT

White Eagle Transit would like to thank each and everyone that rides transit. We have started taking entries in February for drawing every month for a $10.00 pass to give back to our community. Just ask one of the drivers for a enter every time you ride transit to enter for the monthly drawing. We have our winner for May “Gina Carter” from Ponca City. Congratulations We look forward to seeing you! Also, Transit is taking applications for new ridership, you can pick up a application from transit facility or from any driver. Please fill out applications and turn them back in as soon as possible so we will have them on file in case if there is any emergency. We will be able to call your emergency contacts as soon as possible. This will also help us with correct address and phones. We would like to keep every- one updated with there information so, please call if you have changes on your information 580-763- 0139 Thank you, Tillie Broncho [email protected]

PONCA TRIBE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The Ponca Tribe Education office in a joint effort with NOC and 7 other Native American Indian Tribes are having the 5th Annual Native American Leadership Day at the Carl Renfro Building on the Northern Oklahoma College Campus on July 7th 2015. Each Tribe involved will select a student from their own tribe to honor on this special day. In order for a Parent to enter their Ponca Tribal Student you must submit an entry (biography of student) by June 17th 2015 at the Dana Knight Building in the White Ea- gle Community addressed to Sarah Nelsen, Education Director. This year the Ponca Tribe Education office is offering as recipient of the award a $500.00 Scholarship to the college of your choice pending acceptance to that institution and enrolled as a full time student (at least 12 hours). Those guidelines governing the Higher Education Program will apply. The qualifications are: 1. Must be an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe. 2. Must be enrolled in the Ponca City School System and be a High School Senior. 3. Parent or Guardian must submit an short biography describing the student achievements in school including any extracurricular activities they are involved in and describe how they are culturally ac- tive in their tribe (ex: dance, art, language and/or youth clubs). 4. Must submit a high school progress report showing that the student is maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA upon graduation. This notice will be placed in the Ponca City Newspaper following June 1st. For more information on the Native American Leadership Day please contact Sarah Nelsen or Millicent Higine at (580) 763-0120.

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WHITE EAGLE HEALTH CENTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/MSPI

The WEHC Behavioral Health works with the individual, couple, family, group, and community in order to influence positive change and growth from the difficulties of life.

The Ponca Tribe MSPI Program is a national demonstration project focused on addressing two of the most pressing public health concerns: Methamphetamine and Suicide.

The Ponca Tribe MSPI provides intervention to the Ponca Tribe and surrounding communities that is evi- dence and practice based with a focus on cultural activities and programs The Ponca Tribe MSPI Program also collaborates with Paradox Consulting, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Ponca Tribe Tradition Not Addiction Group, Oklahoma State University, Frontier Schools, Ralston Schools, Black- well Schools, and other organizations to deliver prevention activities/presentations.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/MSPI SERVICES:

Individual, Family, and Group Counseling American Indian Life Skills Curriculum

Child and Adolescent Services Cultural Presentations

Substance Abuse Counseling MSPI Youth Summit

Psychological Testing (ADD/ADHD, Court-Ordered, etc.) Career Development Presentations

Positive Indian Parenting Classes Thursday Night Sports

Anger Management MSPI Youth Pow Wow

Lahoma Schultz, Ph.D. Jake Roberts, M.S., LPC Jennifer Inciarte, M.S. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Licensed Professional Counselor Counselor Intern MSPI Director MSPI Program Activities Specialist 580.304.2493 580.304.1369 580.304.2493 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Candice Kemble, M.S. Counselor Intern 580.304.2493 [email protected]

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GEN-I YOUTH CONFERENCE

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PONCA TRIBE “DRIED SWEET CORN”

THE PONCA TRIBE HAS BROUGHT BACK THE DRIED SWEET CORN BACK TO BUY $5.50 A BAG WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. (PICTURED LEFT: CORY SIMPSON) CORY HAS BEEN IN THE FULL SWING WITH THE PROCESS OF DRYING THE SWEET CORN LOCATED AT THE TRIBAL AFFAIRS BUILDING TEMPO- RARILY.

$5.50 A BAG

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT HAS RECEIVED TWO NEW MOWERS IN APRIL 2015.

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TRIBAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEMBER

I am Jim Sherron and I am a tribal council member. I have retired from the Ponca City Police Department af- ter 25 years and have since went to work full time for the tribe. I am currently working on the new signage for the rocks at the entrance to the Pow wow grounds and I am also attempting to contact possible investors for the tribe. Being down here everyday is a new adventure for me because prior to my retirement I came to Business Council meetings and left and went back to work after the meetings. I am now seeing a lot more of what hap- pens at the tribe on a day to day basis. I welcome any- one to contact me at the TA or at my email jsher- [email protected]. I will also hear any suggestions that someone might have to make this a better place to live as Indian people.

HEAD START GRADUATES OF 2015

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CHAIRMAN DAN KIRBY, DIST 72 REP. SENECA SCOTT

PICTURED : CHAIRMAN DAN KIRBY, PAULA MENDOZA (SECRETARY), STEVE PEN- SONEAU (MEMBER), JIM SHER- RON (MEMBER) & SENECA SCOTT PONCA TRIBE WENT TO THE OKC CAPITAL, NATIVE AMERI- CAN CAUCUS OF OKLAHOMA REPRESENTATIVES.

PICTURED: PAULA MENDOZA, JIM SHERRON, SACHE PRIMEAUX, & STEVE PENSONEAU.

“CHIEF STANDING BEAR”

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CHIEF STANDING BEAR TRAIL

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SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

“national chocolate chip day Friday may 15th 2015

11– BINGO @ 10AM WITH TO- 15TH– WALKING STRONG MAY 10TH MOTHER’S DAY MA WEHC NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 12TH=WALKING STRONG DAY SENIOR CENTER MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WILL WEHC @8:00AM-??? ALL ITEMS WILL BE RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER BE BAKED WITH CHOCOLATE 13TH– NATIONAL FROG DATE. THE DAY HAS NOT BEEN CHIPS. JUMPING– SENIOR WILL BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. JUMPING ON THE BUS FOR A SPECIAL-2 CHOCOLATE CHIP SORRY FOR ANY RIDE AROUND THE LAKE THE PANCAKES, WITH CHOICE OF INCONVENIENCE. “HOP” OFF FOR A PICNIC SAUSAGE OR HAM $3.00 LUNCH AT THE PARK.

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SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES

SENIOR’S GOT TO GO ON A TRIP TO ENID, OK

THEY ENJOY SHOPPING, EATING, & THE SCENERY!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

2015 HEADSTART GRADUATE Alivia Cheyenne Molina, 18yrs. Old daughter of Tawnya Buffalo- KYLEIGH ANN BEAR head and Granddaughter of Harley & Dawn Buffalohead. She is a DAUGHTER OF WESLEY AND JAMEE BEAR 2015 graduate of Frontier High School, Red Rock, OK. Her accom- plishments include; Honor roll 2011-2015, Academic Letterman, GRANDDAUGHTER OF Girls State Award; Vo-Tech Health Care Assistant; Basketball Letter- STEVE BEAR AND TAMI WHITEEAGLE man 2011-2015 includes District. Regional and Area Champions 2014-2015. Softball; 2011-2015; State Fast pitch Qualifier 2011- 2014; Regional Fast pitch Champions 2013; District Champions 2011-2015. Track & Field 2011-2015. All State Cross Country 2015; FCCLA Member2011-2015; FCA 2011-2014; VOCAL 2011- 2014. Alivia is attending OSU this fall to pursue a career in the medical field. Her Hometown is Marland, OK and is Thankful for all the encouragement she continuously receives from her family, friends and teachers.

Roy Michael Childs III is the son of Leticia Nightwalker of Red Rock and Willie Childs of Ponca City. He is the grandson of the late Lloyd Nightwalker of Seiling, OK and Etta & John Vasquez and Roy & JoLa- von Childs of Red Rock. His great grandparents were Benny & Wilehmina Butler and Richard & Celeste Roubedeaux. Roy is an en- rolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and descendent of the Ponca and Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribe of Oklahoma. Roy had graduat- ed early in September of 2014 and started his career in the work- force as a blackjack dealer at Paradise Casino. He plans to attend college in the fall and pursue his dreams of becoming a sports coach. Roy is very active in his Native Community by participating in dances and various activities among his community. He also has a passion for the Native American Church and is a member of the Otoe & Ponca Chapters.

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GRADUATE 2015

BRENTON CARNEY, ON THE LEFT AND CANDICE RHOD ON THE RIGHT. CANDICE RHODD RECEIVED HER ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE FROM NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COL- LEGE. BRENTON RECEIVED HIS BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY. BRENTON SERVED ON THE BUSINESS STUDENT ADVI- SORY COUNCIL. CARNEY ALSO, WAS IN DELTA MU DEL- TA AND PHI THETA KAPPA THEY WERE BOTH HONOR SOCIETIES. HE ALSO MADE HONOR ROLL EVERY TIME. CARNEY RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD “THE DR. W. ERNST SCHOLARSHIP AWARD”

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSUALT PROGAM

SEXUAL ASSUALT AWARNESS WALK LAST MONTH WHITE EAGLE COMMUNITY

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PROM 2015 P R O M

EDDIE MENDOZA– POHI SCHOOL ISRAEL WASHINGTON –POHI SCHOOL 2 0 1 5

ALEXANDRA FREEMAN– POHI SCHOOL TY LECLAIR– POHI SCHOOL

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PROM 2015 P R O M

2 0 1 5

JUSTIN COLLINS & KRISTAN MOLINA CHANTAY WARRIOR & ALIVIA MOLINA FRONTIER SCHOOL FRONTIER SCHOOL

SPORTS

MIYA NOEAR RECEIVED HER ACADEMIC PINS, WILL BE A GRADUATE FOR THIS YEAR 2015. KAYLA NOEAR IS A FRESHMEN, SHE MADE THE STATE TOURNA- Samantha Haley Warrior –LINCOLN SOUTHWEST MENT IN THE THROW FOR STATE TITLE PONCA CITY SCHOOL. HER FATHER IS HIGH SCHOOL ROLAND NOEAR & MOM IS JENNIFER SMITH NOEAR.

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BIRTHDAY

SPORTS

JADEN MAUREEN BIGGOOSE 14YRS OLD FRESHMAN MADE THE CHEER SQUAD AT UNION HIGH SCHOOL . DAUGHTER OF HEATHER LANCE & DAUGHTER OF LATE MICHAEL PENDLETON. GRANDDAUGHTER OF ULYSSES WHITEHORN AND LEONARD BIGGOOSE . HER GRANDMOTHER ON HER DAD’S SIDE IS CHARLENE KOSHIWAY-HAZE. MS. BIGGOOSE IS MAKING ALL A’S IN ACED- MICS AND WILL ATTEND THE OSU CHEER CAMP THIS SUMMER.

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CLYDE WARRIOR

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PONCA TRIBE FDPIR

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PONCA TRIBE FDPIR

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HONOR DANCES

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CONGRATULATIONS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WESLEY BEAR WESLEY ALSO, BEGINS A NEW CAREER; WORKING FOR THE KAY COUNTY SHIERIFFS DEPT THIS MONTH. CONGRATULATIONS !! SON OF TAMI WHITE EAGLE & STEVE BEAR. CONGRATULATIONS JEREMIAH WILLIS, HE IS MOVING UP TO THE 4 YRS OLD CLASS HE IS THE SON OF CHRISTI BEAR GRANDSON OF TAMI & STEVE

BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISA EAGLE FROM TRANSIT FAMILY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

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