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“Tribal citizens receive free subscriptions” “Tribalfree receive citizens ARAPAHO$35/YEAR - TRIBUNE TRIBAL Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes CHEYENNE TO AND THE NOW SUBSCRIBE Youth Summit for Tribal Youth Latoya Lonelodge pandemic. Staff Reporter “Everybody’s been kind of secluded for the last year Hoping to ignite a spark and we thought this would be of hope for the future of trib- an excellent opportunity to al youth, the Cheyenne and bring our youth together and Arapaho Tribes Youth Sum- have them enjoy themselves mit was held May 27 at the while also listening to a few Frisco Conference Center in presenters who can give Clinton, Okla. them some helpful insights,” In collaboration with Ruiz said. many departments and pro- Ruiz said the event would grams within the Tribes, the also recognize some of the youth summit was brought tribal youth in the communi- together to target tribal youth ties that are going above and and help promote self-advo- beyond. cacy as the next future gen- “I think it’s important that eration. we do anything and every- In coordinating with thing possible to help pro- Tradition Not Addiction, mote self advocacy for our Culture and Language, tribal youth because they’re our future,” Ruiz said. R.E.Sp.E.C.T., the Educa- Francesca Washee, 18, and Katrina Curtis, 15, enjoy their goodies they received while at Taking from his experi- tion Department and NYCP the Youth Summit. (Photo / Latoya Lonelodge)

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the event, Travis Ruiz, Arap- ing up, Ruiz said when he male co-president when he co-president. me identify as a Cheyenne POSTAGE US PAID PRSRTSTD aho District Legislator 3, said was a part of the Cheyenne was a junior in high school. “It not only brought a and Arapaho and that there’s they wanted to address the and Arapaho Youth Council, That was less than 10 years realization that we have a more that I can do out there,” mental awareness aspect in they hosted a youth forum ago when Ruiz was elected as place in this town and in the Ruiz said. youth during the COVID-19 and he ran for a position for male state, it helped See YOUTH SUMMIT pg. 9 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Distribute $33M in Rescue Act Assistance to Tribal Citizens (CONCHO, OK) The American Rescue Plan (ARP) approved enacted by U.S. Pres- ident Joe Biden included $31.2 billion to be paid to Native American tribes throughout the U.S. Each tribe received a por- tion of the $31.2 billion based on their enrollment numbers and the number of employees each tribe employed. A breakdown of the funds distributed included: $20 billion for Tribal governments to combat COVID-19, including funding to assist Tribal community safety-net programs, $6 billion for the Indian Health Services for vaccinations, mental and behavioral health, urban health centers, third-party medical billing reimbursements and other needs, $900 million for Bureau of Indian Affairs programs such as Tribal government services and potable water delivery, over $1.1 billion for Native education programs, including the Bureau of Indian Education schools, Tribal education agencies and Tribal colleges and universities, $1.2 billion for Housing and Urban Devel- opment Tribal housing programs, $20 million to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Native languages through language preservation and maintenance grants and $19 million for Tribal community efforts to combat domestic violence. Tribes have until Dec. 31, 2024 to spend the funds. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes announced they had received their initial ARP disbursement in the amount of $61,781,945.09 on Friday, May 28, 2021. The initial distribution was for- mulated through the pro rata share of the total certified tribal enrollment. The second distribution will be based on the tribes’ 2019 employment data. In a press release, Cheyenne and Arap- aho Tribes Gov. Reggie Wassana stated, “Unlike the CARES funds, the ARP funding allows the Tribes greater flexibility and planning, and with this amount we can See MMIW AWARENESS pg. 9 PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Indian Relay Horse Races Championships Come to Oklahoma By Kimberly Burk, Tribal Tribune Correspondent

Yukonna Henry gestures the #1 sign to the packed grandstands after crossing the finish line at the Indian Relay Horse Races held in Osage County May 27-31, 2021. (Photo / Logan Dunn) (PAWHUSKA , OK) Yukonna Henry was confi- circle the track three times and change horses for dent prior to the race and jubilant afterward, rais- each loop, leaping from each horse while it is still ing a finger in the “No. 1” gesture as she galloped galloping. past a packed grandstand at the Osage County Fair- The Pawhuska event also attracted riders by grounds. holding a women’s relay, hide races and children’s Riding Mitchell County, a thoroughbred affec- pony competitions. tionately known as Mitch, the 18-year-old from Henry, who is Lakota Sioux, said she was 2 when Little Eagle, S.D., had just won the maiden cham- she first climbed on a horse, and friends got her in- pionship, a women’s bareback event. terested in racing. She was wearing with pride a It was the final day of competition in the interna- belt buckle won last year in Casper, Wyoming, in tional championships of Indian Relay Horse Rac- the Championships of Champions event. ing, held from May 27-31. Jama Bourne, of Crow Creek, S.D., who with her Indian Relay is America’s oldest known com- parents owns Mitchell County and other racehors- petition, according to the website Native America es, said she is happy she and her father, Michael Travel. The signature event involves riders who See INDIAN RELAY HORSE RACES pg. 12 Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program Progresses with Services, Reaching Youth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Latoya Lonelodge, Staff going right now, hope- Reporter fully we open the gyms back up here for the Despite the COVID-19 pan- next couple weeks, demic holding back many of the we’re getting a curtain proposed events and activities for put up in the Concho the past year in tribal communities, respect gym that will the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes divide our courts into R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program official- four courts,” James ly opens back up for business and said. is hitting the ground running with The new addition all the plans underway for the proof curtains in the gym gram. will allow participants For the past year, the to come in and use the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. (acronym for Rec- goals during certain reation, Exercise & Sports for the time slots, allowing for Elders & Children of our Tribes) social distancing and program, along with many oth- sanitizing. er programs within the Cheyenne With the opening and Arapaho Tribes have been of sporting events temporarily show down due to the throughout Oklahoma, COVID-19 pandemic. And during James said the program that year, R.E.Sp.E.C.T. program saw an opportunity to Director Jessi James, has been bring basketball back working diligently by herself, until into the scene amid the just recently. COVID-19 pandem- Cheyenne and Arapaho Youth Council held their first meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic at the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Gym James said May 17 was the of- ic when public events in Concho, Okla. (Photo / Chris RomanNose) ficial day that all employees under were starting to slowly “That’s a goal for them, to try to and to add a life skills philosophy “This year I’m trying to do con- the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. program re- open back up. make their high school team, to try to the program. We want it to be tract workers to do activities in the turned to work. “By this time the schools have to play for their school, so we’ve about more than just winning tour- communities, to keep youth active “I would have certain workers already been playing in their tour- been trying to work on that and naments and games,” Dorsett said. again, they can look forward to do- come in once a week to help me naments and basketball programs, it’s hard to help work on these and Through basketball, Dorsett said ing those, whether it’s kickball or and it’s taken a long time for them so we just decided that we’ll start having practice, especially when they believe through this program playing basketball or volleyball, to come back, we’re currently open doing try outs and slowly being we have eight teams and one facil- and having a continuous relation- any activity just to get them out to the public and it’s been awhile, able to start practicing again,” ity that we’re actually able to use,” ship through practices, tourna- there and get them active,” James I’ve been working by myself main- James said. James said. ments, skills development activi- said. ly, trying to get applications and James said the tryouts for the James said during that time they ties and other social activities, the James said the STEM camps during this time we’ve been pro- high school was in early April, try to help players build fundamen- program can held provide a solid are a way for the program to reach cessing applications, so all our as- however they weren’t able to get tals and develop them as a basket- foundation for not only success on some of the youth that don’t get to sistance hasn’t been there,” James practice in the gym until just two ball player. the court, but in life. get out and participate in a program said. weeks ago when they started doing “As long as they stick with it and “Today’s youth, especially with all the time. In the time of employees return- COVID testing. keep them going, they’ll improve the instant gratification mentality, Other plans under for the pro- ing and the plans underway for the In working with the COVID-19 and they’ll be able to make their try are sometimes missing the con- gram include the Cheyenne and summer, James said they’ve been task force and Charlene Wassana, outs for the high school team, that’s cept of hard work, fundamental of Arapaho Youth Council (CAYC) in a time crunch of trying to open Department of Health executive a goal of ours,” James said. basketball, team work, and overall and their upcoming UNITY trip to back up and get activities going for director, the program was able to James said the program is also good sportsmanship,” Dorsett said. Dallas, Texas in July. the youth and communities. determine how to best use their fa- working on trying to get an athletic In recognizing that not all tribal “Right now we’re going to UNI- Since opening, the program has cility during practices by allowing trainer for the summer to help work youth are competitive athletes, oth- TY and we’re going to have four undergone some changes in order testing of the players. with the youth that are playing on er activities are underway aimed to meetings in June, we’re trying to to follow social distancing guide- “It’s been a long road of trying the teams. engage youth in a meaningful and take 80 youth to UNITY with us lines amid the pandemic. James to figure out if we should do this, “To help them get strengthened positive way. this year in Dallas, so we’ll be driv- said the program still can’t do the should we not do this, I’m wait- and conditioned and get their agili- “This summer the program will ing down there and we’ll have four usual activities they normal have ing on our elder activities because ty down, that will help benefit them hold summer STEM (Science, meetings, they’ll have to at least because all activities have to be I don’t know if it’s fully the right for in school and also playing on Technology, Engineering, and participate in two to go to UNITY,” held outside. time to start doing our elder ac- our team helps out in getting them Math) camps, these will be held James said. With the youth R.E.Sp.E.C.T. tivities again because I know our in shape,” James said. in various communities, and oth- After UNITY, James said the basketball league back in full numbers are dropping, but I’m also In bringing R.E.Sp.E.C.T. bas- er sports and recreation programs they’re hoping to get back into the swing with eight teams total for not sure how many people are vac- ketball back, Teresa Dorsett, De- are currently being planned for the groove of having meetings and get- 7th and 8th graders and the school, cinated,” James said. partment of Administration exec- summer months,” Dorsett said. ting youth to join more events with James said whenever the basketball In trying to reach out to first time utive director, said the program With the STEM camps, James the youth council and from over teams have to practice inside any basketball players, James said this recently reintroduced the competi- said the program was trying to do communities. Cheyenne and Arapaho facility, all year they’re letting youth come try tive basketball program with sever- an activity that leads two or three James said Jerilyn Longknife, participants will have to be COVID out and play for a team that haven’t al major goals in mind. days of the week in each communi- will be the CAYC project manager tested every time. been able to make their high school “To be more inclusive, more fo- ty, as that’s something the program for the youth council. “That’s how the facilities are team. cused on development of athletes, hasn’t been able to do before. See R.E.Sp.E.C.T. pg. 12 215 bodies found at residential

school(KAMLOOPS, British release thatin the remains Canadawere dian Residential School.” are said to have died. epidemic rates of alcoholism tial schools and the wounds Colombi-AP) The remains confirmed last weekend with From the 19th century The Canadian government and drug addiction on reser- from this legacy of genocide of 215 children, some as the help of ground-penetrat- until the 1970s, more than apologized in Parliament in vations. towards Indigenous people,” young as 3 years old, have ing radar. 150,000 First Nations chil- 2008 and admitted that phys- A report more than five Terry Teegee, Assembly of been found buried on the site More bodies may be dren were required to at- ical and sexual abuse in the years ago by a Truth and First Nations regional chief of what was once Canada’s found because there are more tend state-funded Christian schools was rampant. Many Reconciliation Commission for British Colombia, said largest Indigenous residen- areas to search on the school schools as part of a program students recall being beaten said at least 3,200 children Friday. tial school — one of the in- grounds, Casimir said Fri- to assimilate them into Ca- for speaking their native lan- had died amid abuse and British Columbia Premier stitutions that held children day. nadian society. They were guages; they also lost touch neglect, and it said it had re- John Horgan said he was taken from families across In an earlier release, forced to convert to Chris- with their parents and cus- ports of at least 51 deaths at “horrified and heartbroken” the nation. she called the discovery an tianity and not allowed to toms. the Kamloops school alone to learn of the discovery, Chief Rosanne Casimir of “unthinkable loss that was speak their native languages. Indigenous leaders have between 1915 and 1963. calling it a tragedy of “un- the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc spoken about but never doc- Many were beaten and ver- cited that legacy of abuse and “This really resurfaces the imaginable proportions” that First Nation said in a news umented at the Kamloops In- bally abused, and up to 6,000 issue of residen- isolation as the root cause of See RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL pg. 13 Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief Latoya Lonelodge, Reporter/Advertising Sales 405-422-7446 / [email protected] Cheyenne and Arapaho 405-422-7608 / [email protected] Tribal Tribune 1600 E. Hwy 66, Suite 8, El Reno OK / P. O. Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 Fax: 405-422-8204

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Preliminary Listing of Candidates In accordance with the Constitution of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and the TENTATIVE Election Law for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, The Election Commission opened nominations for elective office to qualified candidates on May 3, 2021 and closed on June 1, 2021. 2021. Below is the list of PRELIMINARY candidates released by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Elec- POLLINGPolling Sites will Be Confirmed SITES Prior to Elections tion Commission. Primary Election - Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 Please keep in mind, the PRELIMINARY listing is prior to all background checks, General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 tax records, debt records and criminal history checks. The FINAL list of candidates, who clear all background check protocols will be released Aug. 15, 2021. Canton Community Center, 205/207 N Jefferson St, Canton, Okla. Seiling Community Center, 411 N. Main, Seiling, Okla. GOVERNOR / LT. GOVERNOR: Watonga Community Center, 1000 S. Clarence Nash Blvd., Waton- Gov. Reggie Wassana, Incumbent / ga, Okla. Lt. Gov. Gib Miles, Incumbent All Nations Church, North Broadway, Kingfisher, Okla. Concho Community Center, 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho, Okla. Cornell Sankey / Jeffrey Elizondo Geary Community Center, 132 E. Main, Geary, Okla. Clinton Community Center, 2015 Dogpatch Rd., Clinton, Okla. Betty Gould / Debra Gould Southwestern Oklahoma State Unversity, 1121 N. 7th St., Weather- Wilma Blackbear / Roberta Hamilton ford, Okla. Hammon Community Center, 801 Dunn St., Hammon, Okla. LEGISLATURE: Elk City Indian Baptist Church, 7th St., Elk City, Okla. Arapaho District 1 Roni Allen Villeda No Campaigning within 100 feet of the Polling Site Diane Willis Debra Woolworth Kenny Williams QUALIFICATIONS Arapaho District 2 GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR Kendricks Sleeper, Incumbent The Minimum Qualifications for Governor and Lt. Governor Candidates Juaquin Lonelodge are as follows: Dale Hamilton Sr. The Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor shall be enrolled members Myra Campbell of the tribe, at least 35 years of age and each must possess a minimum, bachelor’s degree from an accredited school; No person convicted of a felony within the last 10 years shall serve as Gov- Cheyenne District 2 ernor or Lt. Governor unless pardoned; George Woods, Incumbent At the time of filing a nomination petition, the candidate shall physically Frances White Thunder reside in a voting district and if elected, reside in a voting district for the duration of their term; Melvin Roman Nose The candidates shall submit copies of his or her Federal Income Tax re- Clifton Ellis turns for the previous five years and provide a written list of all his or her Chris Patton personal and real property; The candidates cannot owe any money or debts to the tribes; Milan Roman Nose Jr. The Governor and Lt. Governor will run as a team. Alan Fletcher Rollin (Eddie) Hamilton LEGISLATOR Sequoyah Locust Each District Legislator shall be an enrolled member of the tribes, age 25 or older and shall possess, at minimum, a high school degree or its equivalent. No person convicted of a felony within the last 10 years shall serve as a Dis- Cheyenne District 4 trict Legislator unless pardoned. Byron Byrd, Incumbent At time of filing a nomination petition, a candidate for District Legislator Tiffany Bullcoming shall physically reside in such District. Each District Legislator shall reside in Delfred White Crow the District from which they are elected for the duration of their term. Each District Legislator shall be a registered voter in the District from which they Francine Bullcoming are elected. Rosemary Armendariz A candidate for the Office of District Legislator cannot owe any money or debts to the tribes or be employed in any governmental capacity. ELECTION COMMISSION: Arapaho District 3 ELECTION COMMISSIONER Pat Smothers, Incumbent Members of the Election Commission shall be elected from their respective Doris Thunderbull districts to serve a term of four years. Election Commissioners shall possess, Cody Zimmer at a minimum, a high school degree or its equivalent. No person convicted of a felony shall serve as an Election Commissioner. Each candidate for elective office shall file a nomination petition. Arapaho District 4 Elizabeth Birdshead, Incumbent ELECTION COMMISSION Cheyenne District 1 The Election Commission is located in the Education Building, Concho Campus, Sandra Hinshaw, Incumbent Rooms 106 and 107. Currently the office is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office number is, toll free 800-247-4612 ext. 27619 or you may call or Janet Bullcoming message any one of the commissioners for assistance: Frederick Blackbear A1 Ray Mosqueda 405-306-9281 A2 Dale Hamilton 405-248-7584 Cheyenne District 3 A3 Pat Smothers 405-535-7863 A4 Elizabeth Birdshead 405-464-6043 Ramona Welch, Incumbent C1 Sandra Hinshaw 405-593-7944 Jason Hines C2 Norma Yarbrough 405-538-6664 C3 Ramona Welch 405-464-2716 Angeline Reynolds-Lime C4 Sarah Orange 405-637-6036 Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5 Meeting the Preliminary Candidates for the 2021 Primary Election Individuals who filed for candidacy for the 2021 Cheyenne and Arapaho who submitted information. Please take note these are the preliminary can- Tribes 2021 elections were asked to provide a Declaration of Candidacy at didates, with the final list of candidates to be released by the Cheyenne and time of filing. Below is an introduction to the preliminary list of candidates Arapaho Tribes’ Election Commission on Aug. 15, 2021. GOVERNOR / LT. GOVERNOR Additionally, we man- Another monumental ac- “Tomorrow Starts Today.” all successful tribes have, a aged to reserve millions of complishment is purchasing As a young man I was at a continuity of leadership. dollars to help stabilize the a building in Oklahoma City basketball tournament in the We still have dreams and Tribes. As a result, we perse- for our Oklahoma City tribal NW United States and spoke ideas that we feel will be vered through the crippling members and families. with one of the members beneficial for the future of COVID-19 coronavirus pan- Future plans include es- of the Warm Springs Tribe. the Tribes and that will leave demic in 2020. tablishing a resource cen- The success they were hav- a lasting impression and a We guided the Tribes ter for the Denver and Al- ing and the respect they had goal for the next generations. through the challenging buquerque tribal members built for their ‘name’ had me Growing up and going to times with the legislators and addressing the services wishing that my Tribes had tribal political meetings with and have accomplished a lot and needs of out of district that respect. That has been my Na-wal (grandmother) historically and we will con- tribal members. We need to one of Reggie and mine main and my father, I came to un- tinue these efforts until this grow our presence in Denver goals and I feel we have ac- derstand that the choices that virus is no longer a danger where we historically lived. Gov. Reggie Wassana Lt. Gov. Gilbert Miles complished a majority of that individuals made was what for our People. We continue to build on goal. they could get now, no mat- - Incumbent Under my administra- our elderly programs and - Incumbent I, first of all, want to thank During our community ter how small, and not what tion’s directive, we distribut- will progressively work to My name is Gilbert LaM- you for your support and meetings I stated that I was an investment in the future ed approximately 33 million achieve an all-time high lev- ott Miles but am known by kind words over the past 3 ½ not simply asking for Tribal would do for them. I feel that dollars in direct assistance el of services to enable our my friends as “Gib”. years. members to vote for me but has somewhat changed and through the American Res- elderly to live a comfortable Along with Reggie Was- Once again, I am asking to hire me to run the Tribe’s individuals now understand cue Plan Act funding. This life and not have to worry sana we are running for re- for your support as Gov- businesses. I, again, feel that that the best thing for the is by far the most individual about unmet needs. election for Governor and ernor. We have moved the we have done an unprece- Tribes and them is to invest aid that was provided to each We have many more goals Lieutenant Governor. Our Tribes in a positive direction dented job overseeing the in the future and the future of tribal member in the Tribes this upcoming term and with current campaign slogan over the past years. One of Tribes businesses. our people in this generation history. your support and vote, those simply explains our overall our foremost goals was to I am again asking my fam- and the next seven genera- Additionally, this is his- goals will be accomplished. intentions “Building Today establish financial and fiscal ily, friends and fellow tribal tions to come. torically the first time we Again, thank you for your for Tomorrow.” accountability under my ad- members to vote for us and We would appreciate your secured land into trust. We encouragement and I look I feel we have lived up ministration. I am proud to ‘hire’ us again to have what support and your vote. continue to be aggressively forward to serving you the to our last campaign slogan report that we achieved one purchasing land and acquir- next four years. of the most sought after au- ing business sites. Hohóú/Né-á›eše! dits of “Unmodified” status.

duct a forensic audit of all an alternative to gaming. It is tirement, I can honestly state Division Chief to a staff of ty of accounting and funds tribal programs. We need to our treaty right to have this that every job I have held, I 23, establishing priorities and distribution to Title-V Self know where and how our land returned. have fairly competed in the delegating duties to ensure all Governance Tribes of the Al- monies have been spent. Mental illness within our hiring process; I have recom- sections were covered while buquerque, Bemidji, Billings, Departments must be held tribes must be addressed. We mendations for advancements responding to inquiries with- Navajo, Nashville, Oklaho- accountable for how they must remove the stigma at- in employment opportunities. in Indian Affairs and other ma, and Phoenix areas. At spend money that has been tached to the illness so that I attended Fort Sill Indi- outside Federal Agencies. his level, Title V Tribes en- given to the tribes to bene- members will feel positive an School, completing 10th This required of me strong joy great autonomy of their fit everyone. It appears that when seeking help. With grade and subsequently re- leadership skills that moti- federal funds. Through the most families are no better the scourge of methamphet- ceiving my GED through the vated individuals to perform Tribal Self-Governance Pro- off than they were years ago. amine abuse rampant within C&A Tribes. I received my tasks with honesty, integrity, gram (TSGP), Tribes have It seems they are worse off. our communities, the need Associate Degree in Para- and tact, as well as strong the option to assume IHS This is unacceptable in light for intervention is now. Such legal Studies at Rose State analytical skills and logical program funds and manage Governor Candidate of the fact that our tribal gov- abuse causes rise to other College in Midwest City, and thinking to identify areas of them to best fit the needs of Betty Gould ernment receives millions social illnesses and affects my Bachelor of Science from strengths and weaknesses and their tribal communities. In the University of Central make recommendations to my capacity, I provided fi- My name is Betty Gould of dollars, based on census all family and community and I am running for gov- numbers. Being unaccount- members. It has devastated Oklahoma. My employment upper management. nancial oversight at tribal ernor of the Cheyenne and able to the people cannot our people and they need our history entails 20 years in the In 2009, I transferred to negotiations of a tribe’s Com- Arapaho Tribes. My parents continue. help now. private sector, and 23 years the Indian Affairs/Office of pact Funding Agreement; are the late Jay Gould and A major topic that needs I am a federal retiree. My in the public sector. I retired Indian Services-Division of distributed Title V funds to Belva Naranjo Hicks. immediate attention is the professional career was spent from federal service in Feb- Self-Determination, Man- Self-Governance Tribes at My paternal grandparents out-of-district members who working for the government ruary 2019, and although my agement/Program Analyst, the direction of OMB, in ac- are George Gould and Elfre- have been disenfranchised in three departments. I have federal career had led me to Washington, DC., in repre- cordance with the president’s Oregon, N.M. and Washing- sentation of Title I Self-De- budget; participated in the da Benton Tallbear. by not being allowed to fully experience in all administra- ton, D.C., metropolitan area, termination Contracting Tribal Self-Governance An- My maternal grandpar- participate in voting and be- tive and management func- I have always maintained my Tribes to strengthen self-de- nual Conference to provide ents are Joseph Naranjo and ing denied assistance in pro- tions in the areas of trust presence at home. termination through contract financial presentations and Nellie Lone Lodge. I hold ceeds that the tribes receive funds management and the In 1989, I began my feder- support. In this capacity, I training to tribes, nationwide, both a Bachelors of Art De- from the federal government delivery of health care ser- al career with the HIS/Schol- provided guidance and assis- currently Self-Governance, gree (1985) in political sci- and from our gaming enter- vices. I have specialized ex- arship Branch, Clerk-Typist, tance in the administration of or anticipating entering into ence and a Master of Arts prises. It is their birthright to perience in the development Rockville, MD where I per- P.L.93-638 contracts/grants Self-Governance status. I receive the same amount of of regulations and imple- Degree (1987) in political formed administrative duties to serve as primary contact have been cleared in two, 10- help and assistance as those mentation of laws as they ap- science from the University for current IHS scholarship at the national level, provid- year federal background in- residing within the service ply to tribes, Alaskan Natives of Central Oklahoma. recipients and participated ed training to BIA employees vestigations, the most current areas. and individuals. I have deep roots in my in the review process of the and tribal contractors, provid- beinf 2018. I held an annual From my experience as I retired from the IHS community, and have long new-applicants cycle, fol- ed accurate and timely dis- OGE-Form 450 Financial an OOC member, they are headquarters in Maryland been dedicated to serving lowed by various positions tribution of contract support Disclosure required of all fed- in more need for assistance where I provided guidance it. Although my educational in the field of finance and funds to Tribes, compiled the eral employees with finance than others as there are many and assistance to high-level and professional pursuits re- accounting at OST/Office of annual reconciliations report responsibilities. I have partic- quired that I live away from services unavailable else- managers in the regulations Trust Funds Management, to the Congress of shortfall ipated on hiring select panels my community, my ties re- where. They cannot continue function. During my tenure Control-Desk Technician, distribution of funds, and for Financial Analyst, Pro- mained strong and I’ve al- to be overlooked and treated in IHS, there were more reg- Albuquerque, N.M., where maintained Levels I and II gram Analyst, Administrative ways traveled home for the as second-class members. ulations developed and cod- I performed account main- Awarding Officials contract Assistant, and Accounting important events in my fami- Most importantly, our land ified than at any other time. tenance of IIM account na- certifications. Technician vacancies. If se- ly and community. at Ft. Reno must be returned. Tribes use these regulations tion-wide, within the Trust During my career with In- lected as your Lt. Governor, Among my commitments, At this time, other tribes are in their daily work in provid- Funds Accounting System dian Affairs, I served as Trea- some of the more pressing I’ve been active in support- getting land returned that ing services to native people (TFAS), and delegated work sury Officer, Field Represen- issues I intend to address are: ing national causes that I was taken illegally. We must in the areas of self-gover- throughout the office. This tative to Southern Plains and Amend/enforce the tribal believe in and that are im- use our voices and allies to nance, Medicare-like rates, required the highest level of Eastern Oklahoma Regions, constitution for separation of portant to all natives as well. work together to ensure suc- and family violence and accuracy, responsiveness, and Central Region Steward powers for all tribal branches Here at home, I see a need cess. We can utilize this land protection. My accomplish- and services in the receipt, in- of American Federation of that will lead to a stable tribal in so many areas that need to create jobs and diversify ments were at the federal vestment, disbursement and Teachers/Federation of Indi- government and professional attention but my focus is on our economy so we’re not level and I am confident that, tracking of judgment award, an Service Employees, Local workforce. the following: dependent on gaming. For if elected, I can affect change special acts, and income from #4524, in representation of Implement all passed res- My first priority is to con- example, hemp production is at our tribal level. trust resources belonging to approximately 10,000 bar- olutions of the tribal council, Native Americans and Alas- gaining unit employees lo- specifically to audits of gam- My father is the late Jay During those early years, I ka Indians; BIA/Office of cated across Indian Country. ing revenue and expenses. Gould, of Colony, Okla. recall her struggles, but she Chief Financial Officer-Divi- This required of me working Inclusion/involvement of My mother, the late Belva always managed to provide sion of Fiscal Services, Staff knowledge/experience in all tribally enrolled citizens Hicks from Canton, Okla. everything we needed, and Accountant, Reston, Virgin- areas of Finance and Bud- of the C&A Tribes, local and resided in Weatherford until most times wanted. By her ia, where I processed tribal get Planning and Reporting, out-of-district, through the her death May 2020. I have own career history, my moth- drawn-down requests, under- Equal Employment Oppor- budget. took special projects deemed tunities (EEO), Labor Laws Raise the professional three sons, one daughter, er instilled an honest work to be problematic with out- and regulations, grievance standards of elected officials eight grandchildren, two ethic in us. She always said side federal agencies for re- handling, and counseling and and workforce through a per- great-granddaughters, and “work for what you want, search and reconciliation of mediation processes. formance management sys- I hope to be your next Lt. that way no one can take it invoices, updated month-end In 2013, I joined IHS/ tem. Governor of the Cheyenne away from you. It’s okay if reconciliation reports of all Office of the Director-Office Address lineal descent, and Arapaho Tribes. you need help sometimes, financial transactions -pro of Tribal Self-Governance, but will support a 1/8th blood With only a 10th grade ed- but don’t be dependent.” I cessed through BIA’s Feder- Financial Analyst, Rock- amendment. Lt. Governor Candi- ucation as a single parent, my applied that same work ethic al Financial System (FFS). ville, Maryland, where I per- date Debra Gould mother raised nine children. to my own career. In my re- I routinely served as Acting formed all financial activi- PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei CONTINUED CANDIDATES: GOVERNOR / LT. GOVERNOR Hammon, Weatherford, Can- a valuable lesson from my ate of Arts Degree in liberal Society, and to this day I am ton, Watonga, and El Reno grandmother, I too place a arts in 2009 and a Bachelor an active participant at both communities by my moth- great value on education. of Arts Degree in American our Cheyenne Annual Cere- er, Ima Jean Whiteskunk. I I am, Tsistsistas and Hi- Indian studies in 2011, both monies in Seiling, Okla., and thank my mother everyday nono’ei. Both tribes are held degrees obtained at Haskell Cheyenne Chapter 1 of our for the sacrifices she made to in high regard and mutually Indian Nations University. I Native American Church. work as a single mother for respected. My background plan on pursuing a master’s I have been employed by myself and for my brothers. with each tribal nation gives degree in Native American the tribes for nine years and My mother instilled in me a me the perspective to under- studies in the near future. am currently the Director/ strong work ethic in educa- stand the individual needs of I was fortunate to have Fire Management Officer tion and work. I graduated each. respectable and educated for the Tribe’s Fire Manage- from El Reno High School, I also strongly believe in Native American teachers ment Program. I also raised received an AA Degree in public service. My maternal that turned into mentors that my right hand and enlisted business administration from grandfather, Edward White- Governor Candidate Lt. Governor Candi- helped guide me through as an 11B (Infantryman) in Cornell Sankey Redlands Community Col- skunk, served in the army in both high school and uni- the Oklahoma Army Nation- lege and a Bachelor of Busi- WWII; Uncle Warren San- date Jeffrey Elizondo Our ancestors were resil- My name is Jeffery James versity levels, and one thing al Guard in 2018. I served ness Administration Finance key was a marine in Korea; ient. Our people have been Elizondo, I was born in Okla- they all shared with me was as an enlisted 11B for two Degree from Southwestern my paternal uncle, David tested and survived since homa City and I am from El to go back to your tribal gov- years before deciding to seek Oklahoma State University. Sankey is a USMC Vietnam time immemorial. This land Reno, Okla., which is where ernment and help any way a commission through Offi- Continually learning, I am veteran; and I am a proud is part of us, and we are part I make my home and raise possible through leadership. cer Candidate School. I have currently struggling to get an marine having followed in of it. Our land, values and my children. I am declaring My Cheyenne name is graduated both leadership MBA degree. their footsteps by serving culture are dependent on de- candidacy for Lt. Governor Haa’ese Oxhaseste meaning courses, Officer Candidate My grandmother Mark in Desert Storm and Desert cisions we make today and of the Cheyenne and Arapa- Walks Long Ways. I was School and Infantry Basic Elk River Whiteskunk was Shield. I also had the privi- tomorrow. ho Tribes in order to provide named by my grandmother Officer Leadership course in instrumental in my early re- lege of serving the tribes as I am Cornell Sankey and I leadership for our people on Patricia Mousetrail Russell Ft. Benning, Ga., qualifying ligious background and iden- Lieutenant Governor. nd have declared for the gover- behalf of our ancestors that from Seiling, Okla., and my me as an 11A 2 Lieutenant, tity. I attended church with My strong belief is that norship of the Cheyenne and gave their lives and paid the grandfather is Lee Roy Chou- and first military commis- her, and we were also a part tribal governments purpose Arapaho Tribes. My life has ultimate sacrifice to ensure teau from El Reno, Okla. My sioned officer on both sides of the Cheyenne ceremonies. is to loyally serve the Chey- been dedicated to the service the legacy of the Cheyenne father is Michael Elizondo, of my family. She always held education enne and Arapaho tribal cit- of the Cheyenne and Arapa- and Arapaho Tribes is sus- Sr., from the Santa Ynez I believe in the purpose in high regard. As a young izens. To make the tribes ho Tribes. My goals for the tained and preserved for fu- Band of Chumash Reserva- of tribal government, and in man I can remember her sit- stronger through making our future of the tribes are to ture generations to come. tion in Santa Ynez, Calif. My order that purpose to suc- ting on my bed and looking people stronger and to create pay homage to our legacy I received my high school mother is Lou Ann Chouteau ceed we need leadership that at my eighth grade biolo- opportunities through strong and build a secure, stronger education at Sequoyah In- from El Reno, Okla., who will provide honesty, selfless gy book. She laughed and fiscal management, innova- nation for tribal citizens and dian School in Tahlequah, introduced me to our cere- service, integrity and trans- said she only went to school tive programs, a supportive our cultural identity. Tribal Okla., where I graduated in monial and Native American parency for the benefit of all through the eighth grade and family social structure and citizens opportunity will be 2005. I furthered my educa- Church circles as an infant. tribal citizens as a whole, no improved for not only those that her parents hid her from to balance the realities of the I am an initiated member matter where they live. st tion and earned an Associ- residing within the service people that were gathering 21 century with our histor- of our Cheyenne Bowstring area or out. school age Cheyenne chil- ical cultural heritage. A se- Born in Oakland, Ca- dren and taking them off to cure, strong home place for lif., I lost my father, Milton boarding school. My grand- all tribal citizens and their Clarence Sankey, when I mother knew the importance descendants wherever they was five. I was raised in the of education. Having learned may live. Lt. Governor Candidate Roberta Hamilton Greetings, I am Roberta (Bobbie) Hamilton. I reside in El Governor Candidate Wilma Joyce Blackbear Reno, Okla. but grew up in Watonga, Okla. I am filing for Lt. Governor along with Wilma Blackbear who is filing for My name is Wilma Joyce Blackbear from Watonga, Okla. Governor. I have lived in Watonga most of my life and have six children and 19 grandchildren. As a team, we will address a platform of issues important I graduated from high school in 1977 and received my bachelor’s degree from Southwestern to our tribal members. This past year has been a critical time Oklahoma State University in 1981. for our tribal members. COVID-19 has had many victims and I have been involved with tribal politics from the tribal member stand point and would like this has affected all our tribal members/families. Our losses to serve the Cheyenne and Arapaho people as their Governor. have been ten-fold. As we emerge from this pandemic, we Thank you. have many areas in our lives, which need attention. We want to hear your voices and we want to listen to each and everyone of you to help direct our tribe on issues. Each tribal member is important to us. May Maheo be with each and everyone of you. Thank You

LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 1 Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Debra Woolworth Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Roni Sue Allen Villeda My parents were Ruth (Clark) & Lavern Woolworth origi- My name is Roni Sue Allen Villeda. I am the daughter Wilda Sutton and Granddaughter nally from Geary, Greenfield, Watonga area. I have lived in El to the late Arapaho Chief Arthur Sutton and Sally Blackbear Sutton. I will represent you, Reno most of my life until 2016 when I moved to Greenfield/ the voting community in district and those out of state members of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Watonga area on property inherited from my Grandmother tribes individually and on personal levels. I aim to treat everyone with great respect and treat Susie (Brooks) Woolworth. I am at home in Blaine County you all the same. I would like to move Arapaho District 1 and the Cheyenne and Arapaho and would love to represent this areas tribal members to the tribes forward into a good, positive brighter future. I welcome you all, I will always be avail- best of my ability. I have worked for the tribes in many dif- able and open to suggestions, AND I am not opposed to constructive criticism. We all need to ferent capacities and I feel like I would be a great advocate for move forward and we could all learn from each other. Thank you for this opportunity. all tribal members if given the opportunity.

Arapaho Chief Bill Williams aho District 1 to make a dif- and Amanda Hoof Williams. ference and to add to some My maternal grandparents of the good that has already LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 2 were the late Cheyenne Chief been done. ly the Speaker of the Eighth with help from community Richard Nibbs and Anna My goals included Legislature of the Cheyenne members and our staff. Ev- ‘ToughFeather’ Nibbs. Work on getting a marina and Arapaho Tribe. I am also eryone has gone above and For most of my life I have and restoring the Canton- the incumbent for the Arapa- beyond to help each other worked in the dominate so- ment area. ho District 2 office. I would out through one of the most ciety’s world which meant Provide more activities like to ask for your support challenging times in history. leaving home in Canton. I for the youth. as I run for re-election this However, it is not yet over, know how hard it is to make Create an elder’s nutrition year. I am well acquainted and for that, we thank you. it out there. I worked for the center. with most of our district cit- We especially want to thank state of Oklahoma for nine Improve substance abuse izens, however, please allow all those programs and de- years before coming to work outreach. me to re-introduce myself to partments that worked long Arapaho District for the Cheyenne and Arap- Re-entry program for those of you who may not nights through the pandemic, 1 Candidate: Kenny aho Tribes. I currently work those being released from know me. My name is Ken- the ice storms, and any other Williams for the Transit Program, and prison and dricks Angelo Sleeper. I am situations that came about. It Hello – my name is Kenny I enjoy the job because I’m Support our veterans. Incumbent Arap- a proud enrolled member of was hard to go through quar- Williams, and I am running always helping our tribal I would like the opportu- aho District 2 Can- our Cheyenne and Arapa- antine, social distancing, our for legislator for Arapaho members with rides for busi- nity to represent our A1 com- didate: Kendricks ho Tribe. I live in El Reno, children having to do virtu- District 1. I am from and was ness or medical purposes. munity in a good respectful Oklahoma, with my wife and al schooling, loved ones in raised in the Canton com- I believe in equal treat- way and to make a positive Sleeper Hello family, friends, and six children. We are from the hospital with no visitors munity. My parents were the ment to everyone I know no change for the betterment of relatives. Once again, I hope the Greasy Leggings Clan. allowed, the passing of our late Kenneth and Ida ‘Nibbs’ one is above or below any- the A1 community. Thank this correspondence finds My father is the late Angelo loved ones from the virus, Williams. My paternal one else. you. you and your loved ones in Sleeper, Sr. and my mother is vaccinations, testing, and all grandparents were the late I am running for the Arap- good health. I would like to Susan Nimsey-Sleeper. My the hardships that came with give the creator all the praise paternal grandparents are this pandemic. Some are still and glory for all the wonder- the late Stanley Sleeper and struggling with these things. Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Diane ful blessings bestowed upon Pearl Tallbull-Sleeper. My However, our tribe was and Lime-Willis every one of us. As I heard maternal grandparents are is still blessed to accommo- I, Diane Lime-Willis am running for the Arapaho 1 District it mentioned today, I, too, am the late Gerald Nimsey, Sr. date and help our people legislative seat. thankful to be alive, walking, and Rosemary Hunt-Nimsey. through these times. In my 25+ years of working for our Cheyenne and Arap- talking, and breathing. But, As I reflect on the past At the beginning of my aho Tribes, it has been my desire to serve our Cheyenne and unfortunately, it is not that three and a half years of my term, it was either sink or Arapaho people. way for many of our rela- term, I am satisfied with all swim. I am thankful to the In recent years I have felt a calling to directly serve the tives, and I would personally of our four branches of gov- Creator for the mindful- needs of our people from the youngest to our most honorable like to offer my condolences ernment’s teamwork in the ness to put prayer first in all elders. I feel that I may fulfill this calling by representing our to those in mourning at this progression of our tribe and that we do and have good people as A-1 District Legislator. time. the decisions we have made mentors, guidance, and en- I write to you today to thus far for future genera- couragement along the way. announce my candidacy for tions. Even through a global I have been watching, lis- the Arapaho District 2 Leg- pandemic, we contin- islative office. I am current- ue to move forward CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7 CONTINUED CANDIDATES: LEGISLATURE CHEYENNE DISTRICT 2 LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 2 Incumbent Arapaho District 2 Candidate Kendricks Sleeper - continued from pg. 6 Incumbent Cheyenne District 2 Candi- tening, and learning from the other language speakers. get along and work together. date: George Woods all those around me. Even We also were able to erect an If presented with resolutions I, George Woods would like to run again to help our peo- those who might not have Emergency Response Center that will benefit our tribe, ple move forward. There is so much I didn’t get to accomplish known that I was trying my (ERC) in Kingfisher. That they will pass through our yet in my first four years and I feel we can do more in the next best to pay attention to how particular community has legislative process more than four years. We passed a lot of resolutions for the betterment they conduct themselves, the been in need of a building likely. of the tribes and we opened our own community center for way they talk, the questions for a long time. These cen- I am proud of all of our Kingfisher. I would appreciate your vote to continue to serve asked, and how they answer ters are a reality for many leaders, especially our elect- as your Cheyenne District 2 legislator. and treat people. I was even communities today. We are ed officials, Executive Direc- able to find the good when also working on purchasing tors, Directors, Coordinators, some would choose to be land in Geary to have a new staff, and incredibly proud of discouraging. In some weird Emergency Response Center our leaders and helpers on Cheyenne District and Bachelor of Science in tions, well depth, location by way, I know those that decid- built there in the very near our traditional side of our Business. section, township, range, be ed to act like that had some future. We have a lot to look tribal ways of life. Your work 2 Candidate: Fran- I worked 14 years in able to read maps and well kind of good intentions in forward to. does not go unnoticed. These ces White Thunder I.H.S. and BIA, altogether meters, to know where the I’m running for Cheyenne their words and actions. Ev- I have heard it said before are tough jobs and, as they at Clinton Indian Hospital in gas was sold after it left the District 2 legislator and my ery day has been on-the-job that we are not in this for say, some require thick skin, Medical Records and Osage reservation and how much name is Frances White Thun- training for me. I will contin- recognition and feel as long but I believe we all under- Agency in Pawhuska, Okla. was received after sale, then der. By doing so I’ll strive to ue to move forward with the as we accomplish what we stand once chosen for these I also worked for the Chey- after 2000 to know Index address concerns of tribal intent to represent our tribe set out to get done together jobs, we become servants enne and Arapaho Tribes and Zone prices, and to be able to members, provide informa- the best I can. I am not per- is all that matters. During my to our people. Along with was able to set up the Tax calculate the correct royalty tion regarding the state of fect but I do my best to try term working with the Sev- these seats come good and Commission and get it oper- due and the amount of roy- the Cheyenne and Arapaho to set a good example and enth and Eighth Legislature, bad opinions and comments. ational in eight months. alty received by the Southern Tribes and work diligently encourage our younger gen- we as a team have accom- They are all good. I worked for five years for Ute Tribes for all producing to help move our tribes for- erations. plished many resolutions, It is an honor to serve as the Southern Ute Tribe as a gas wells of companies being ward. We have completed many passed many bills, made your Legislator. I hope to Severance Tax Administra- audited. My paternal grandfather projects and currently have many laws, and appropriated continue serving our Arap- tor, which included collect- I believe that my educa- was the late Edward White many more in the works. a lot of funds to help our peo- aho District 2 Community. ing severance tax on oil and tion and work experience Thunder Sr., who was a full I am especially happy that ple and our tribe as a whole. I would like to ask for your gas removed from the South- will be of use to the Chey- blood Cheyenne Chief. My we were able to appropri- Never in the history of our support when you cast your ern Ute reservation, which is enne and Arapaho Tribes, paternal grandmother was ate funds into our language tribe has our government vote in this upcoming elec- almost 1 million acres, and and I fully intend to work the late Jane Little Hawk program. We look forward worked alongside each other tion for the Arapaho District audit oil and gas companies with other elected officials, White thunder Blackburn to the program producing and made as much progress 2 office. God bless you and doing business with the tribe. tribal employees and other and she, too, was full blood many more speakers with as we have in these past few everyone and everything you When we transitioned our individuals and entities to Cheyenne. My father was the the help from our elders and years. We all try our best to love and care about. information to computers, the advantage of our tribes. late Robert White Thunder, I transferred all of our ac- My goal is to help take our who was a full blook Chey- ments? Was it significant? me through out my career counting records to a data- tribes into the 21st century enne Kit Fox Headsman. Was it something that will endeavors to never settle base, including all well infor- and away from the old way My maternal grandfather better our people for years for bare minimum. I have mation, production data and of conducting business. One was the late John Black- to come? Our leaders should worked for the Cheyenne severance taxes collected. I of the first steps necessary is man, who was a full blook be held accountable for their and Arapaho Tribes in differ- also worked for the Southern to make sure that all entities Arapaho Chief. My maternal actions. ent facets from IT Technician Ute Tribes as a Royalty Au- of the tribes, including all grandmother was the late Es- It is with great honor to Gaming Commissioner. ditor for 15 years. That work federal programs as well as ther Howling Crane Black- and pride that I, Juaquin I understand how our tribal consisted of auding oil and tribal programs, casinos and man, who was full blood Lonelodge fully accept these government is supposed to gas companies with leases on any other sources of revenue Cheyenne. My mother was challenges whole-heartedly. operate. I have had many dif- the reservation who removed are audited. This is the only the late Ida Blackman White I know there are many prob- ferent careers outside of the and sold gas. As an auditor way we can find out exactly thunder, who was half Arap- lems that affect our people tribes where I have excelled. I was required to be knowl- where the tribes are finan- aho and half Cheyenne. from the recent pandemic I understand how business edgeable in the chemistry of cially and hopefully where I have been blessed with and our people need stabili- should work both operation- gas in order to determine the and how tribal revenue was four children, 20 grandchil- Arapaho District 2 ty … immediately. As I live al and financial. I believe our different components that spent. dren and 30 great-grandchil- Candidate: Juaquin here in Arapaho District 2, Legislature Leaders should comprise natural gas, since I feel being open and dren. Lonelodge everyday, I see what our peo- have this understanding and all of the components were honest with our tribal mem- I graduated from Geary It is time for our Arapaho ple have to endure. I know it should reflect from their sold, to understand gas mar- bers will establish trust and High School and attended people to decide the future of that the changes that need to own personal finances. If keting in order to determine eventually make us the pro- college and graduated from our community. With what is be made to better our people an individual cannot handle if the price received by the gressive tribes that we once the university of Science and going on in our present time, will not come overnight. I their own personal budget company was the correct were. I ask for your vote on Arts of Oklahoma as a dou- it is paramount to choose am confident that I can move than how are they to handle price, to know lease data your ballot for Cheyenne ble major, Bachelor of Arts wisely and to have full con- our community into a more a budget for an entire com- such as acreage, well loca- District 2. in American Indian Studies, fidence in our leaders. Our positive direction. munity? Arapaho people need integri- I have always had great I want to thank everyone ty, trust and full transparency pride knowing where I come for their support and urge our a tribal member, then train cho ground water. Which is in the people we appoint for from. This pride has always people to vote this election. them. Make them employ- to blend Concho water with our Tribal Government. This inspired me to push myself. If I am given the honor to able. If the administration their water to reduce the fer- is no easy matter, we need to When I became of age, there represent our people, I want can’t take care of one tribal tilizer level in their drinking do our due diligence. I ask was no hesitation to enlist our Arapaho people to know member, how can you ex- water. It will take an engi- of our people to think of our in the United States Marine we do not stand alone, we pect administration to take neering report to determine current legislators, what was Corps, where I served honor- stand together. care of the Cheyenne-Arap- if it would be feasible to sell their greatest accomplish- ably. This drive has pushed aho tribes. This tribal gov- Concho water to a near by ernment was made to benefit city. great-grandparents are the tribes hire another criminal all Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal Housing late Albert, Sr., and Susie Be- lawyer for our tribal people citizens. The existing housing at arrobe Red Nose and my pa- because we only have one Education Concho needs to be replaced. ternal great-grandparents are criminal lawyer an she is The tribes shall provide These houses at Concho do the late Charles and Singing very busy. I would at least Cheyenne District more funds into Higher Ed., not meet safe housing stan- Vocational training and Job dards. Some of these houses After Campbell. My paternal like to see her have an assis- 2 Candidate: Melvin great-great grandparents are tant or a law clerk. It would training. More C&A kids are have standing water in the the late Swappingback and be a big help to her and our RomanNose graduating from high school. basements, this is breeding C2 Descendants, Head- Lice. My clan is the Greasy tribal people. Health ground for legionaries dis- men and Chiefs of the Chey- Leggings. I have three sons Also as an elder of the The El Reno IHS Clinic ease. Tribal members with enne Nation, what I have to and three grandsons and four tribe, I would like to see should have been completed children live in these unsafe offer is integrity. granddaughters. I have three more activities for our tribal 5 years ago, because there houses. Gaming money was My name is Melvin Ro- brothers and three sisters. I elders. I would like to hear was and still is a great and ur- approved by a tribal coun- grew up in Kingfisher, Okla., from elders about what they manNose, I have lived in El gent need for dental care for cil resolution to benefit all Arapaho District 2 and I moved to El Reno 29 would like to do. I would like Reno since 1977 and worked the kids, babies and elders. Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal Candidate: Myra L. years ago and I bought my to see more jobs available for for the Cheyenne and Arap- What was the advantage members. It will take a res- Campbell house from the Department our tribal people. aho Tribes for approximate- for waiting so long to start olution to construct housing Greetings, my name is of Housing. I have been an I also would like to have ly 40 years which involved constructions? The cost for funded by gaming money. Myra L. Campbell and I employee of the tribes for some place for our homeless mostly construction projects health care is increasing. In a What I ask for is equal would appreciate your vote seven years, with six of those tribal people to live. Espe- for the tribes’ direct service few years the new 16,000 sq. treatment. Easily given by for the Arapaho District 2 years with the Department cially after this pandemic programs and departments. ft. clinic will be too small to a democratic administra- Legislator. My parents are of Treasury as an Accounts that left many people home- Which included developing serve the tribes health needs tion than a fascist adminis- Douglas Campbell and the Payable Technician. less and jobless. the need and purpose. These in this area. HIS has already tration. Fascists hire their late Elvena Starr Campbell, I am running for the po- It will be a great honor to projects were completed on estimated El Reno will need wives, girlfriends, cronies my maternal grandparents sition of Arapaho District 2 be elected Arapaho District 2 time within budget. Over- at least a 50,000 sq. ft. clinic and relatives, which makes are the late Roy H. and Esther because I think that there are Legislator and I will do my spending on a construction in the next few years. Plan- everyone else a 2nd class Red Nose Starr and my pa- changes that need to be made best to make sure that all of project has negative impact ning a 50,000-100,000 sq. ft. tribal member. These hired ternal are the late Eaglebird for the good of our people. our tribal people will benefit on the tribal budget and di- should start the day after the fascists think they are above “Bert” and Myra Whitebuf- One of the changes that I from my being in office. rect services. All Change 16,000 sq. ft. clinic is ded- the law and know they will falo Campbell. My maternal would like to see is that the Orders (C.O.) should be ap- icated. If it’s determined a not be punished because the proved by the legislators to 50,000 SF clinic will make a governor is their uncle. This control spending. profit, the C&A tribes should is why I say equal treatment Our tribes weren’t meant contract the 50k SF clinic. for tribal members living to be controlled by one fam- Child Care within and outside the tribes ily, we’re not a kingdom in Increase funds service area. Europe. Who really makes Natural Resources Elder, Army vet, 4/4 all decisions now? Manag- Ground water on the Cheyenne, Sand Creek De- ers should be expected to Concho Reserve is hard, scendant, and I live within Arapaho District 2 Candidate: Dale Ham- make all decisions for their which is common in Okla- the Cheyenne-2 district. program, more than jus say- ilton Sr. homa. The main differences I have lived in this area a ing “yes.” It’s also very hard are the cities around Concho long time and my relatives to believe the tribal judges have fertilizer in their water are buried here and I do not make their own decisions. systems. This is why these plan to move. 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My next employment be- If tribal members don’t My maternal grandparents for our Cheyenne and Arapa- gan with the tribes’ in the want to work for the tribe, are Edward Jones White- ho Nation, such as the Chey- ICW Program in 2004 and we need to have employment skunk and Mary Elkriv- enne Arapaho Head Start, then transferred to the newly counselors to help them find er-Whiteskunk from Ham- Cheyenne Arapaho Justice formed Crisis Program (now good employment with good mon, Okla. Center, R.ESp.E.C.T. gym, called HOPE). The employ- pay. Most tribal members My father is the late as well as upgrades to our ment with the Crisis Pro- need help in finding jobs due Dwight Eugene Fletcher and water plant in Concho. gram ended when I resigned to being caught in the mid- my paternal grandparents As you may know, I have to begin as legislator for dle. By being caught in the are William Bent Fletcher and will always, stand and Cheyenne District 2. I was middle, I mean they don’t and Mildred Rowoflodg- support our youth and elders. legislator from 2010 to 2013. meet income guidelines for es-Fletcher from Geary, We have so much left to do, I was only paid as legislator most government program Okla. so our Cheyenne and Arapa- for 13 months. Although I services. Some are caught I am a lifelong resident of ho Nation can move forward. was not receiving pay from in not being able to afford El Reno, as well as an alumni With your continued support Cheyenne District the Cheyenne and Arapaho post high school curriculum Cheyenne District of El Reno High School. I look forward to a brighter 2 Candidate: Clifton Tribes, I still continued with based education due to both 2 Candidate: Alan As your former Cheyenne future, as well as leaving a Ellis my oath of office. The oath parents having to work and Gene Fletcher District 2 legislator, I am legacy for our youth to fol- Hello Cheyenne District was to serve all tribal mem- making enough to support a Ivit-hit-shive… whoo- asking for your support once low. 2 voters. My name is Clifton bers during my term. family, but too much to re- kie-wha-ha-maughts, Greet- again to be your upcoming Haho for your support. Ellis and I am running for After working in the pri- ceive government financial ings my Cheyenne name Cheyenne District 2 legisla- May Maheo continue to the Cheyenne District 2 leg- vate sector beginning in assistance. is White Antelope and my tor. bless you and your family islative seat. I actually began 2011, when I was not being We, as a district and as a English name is Alan Gene Through my past term in with Piveaught Health & myt career with the Chey- paid a legislative salary, I tribe, can make these chang- Fletcher. My mother is the office we have built several Happiness. enne and Arapaho Tribes was selected to be a CHR es. The world is not getting late Ima Jean Whiteskunk. projects that are beneficial in December 1988 with the for the El Reno, Kingfisher, easier to live in. We need to JTPA Program, and worked Calumet and Concho area do our best to ready the chil- I strongly believe the tribal live for all C2 voters to be a there until October 1990, in October 2015. I recently dren and to better the chance members of the Geary, King- part of, no matter where they when I began my enlistment transferred to the Planning of tribal members in gaining fisher, Okarche, Calumet, live, to provide accountabili- in the U.S. Army. & Development Program in and retaining employment. Concho and El Reno com- ty of our tribal government, Since being honorably March of this year. We need to look out for each munities, as well as all C2 and I will be transparent of discharged from the U.S. As a new election is upon other and give each other a voters who live throughout the monies being spent. Army in 1999 I have re- us, I believe as the legislator chance. Due to the length al- the state of Oklahoma and I have been a resident ceived an associate degree for C2 we can make chang- lowed for this article I picked beyond, need and deserve a of El Reno for the past 25 from Redlands Community es for the betterment of our this one subject of many we dependable and knowledge- years, of which the last 15 College in 2000 and a bache- area. We need, as a district, need to tackle as a district. able representative to be at years I have been married to lor’s degree from the Univer- to life up our children and There are many Cheyenne the table asking questions my beautiful wife, and our sity of Oklahoma in Decem- ready them for the world. District 2 tribal members. and making sound informed blended family of eight kids. ber 2003. Whether it is staring with a Remember to register to vote decisions. I believe I am the best While attending college I high school degree or equiv- by June 15. As the C2 legislator, I qualified candidate to rep- worked for Lucky Star Casi- alent, college, a technical If you have any questions Cheyenne District will listen to the needs of resent the tribal members of no from January 2000 – De- trade or employment out or topics you may want to 2 Candidate: Rollin our tribal members and I will Cheyenne District 2. I hum- cember 2000 and then again of high school. We need to discuss, you can call me at ‘Eddie’ Hamilton support those needs by the bly and graciously ask for from March 2003 – August strengthen these areas of 405-820-1319 (personal cell) My name is Rollin (Ed- actions of my vote. your vote to be your next 2004. In between those the tribe so they can grow after 5 pm during the week die) Hamilton and I am run- I will hold consistent, Cheyenne District 2 legisla- dates, I worked with the stronger. We need more em- and any time on the week- ning for the Cheyenne Dis- regular town hall meetings, tor. Thank you Health Education Program ployment opportunities for end. trict 2 (C2) legislative seat. ensuring they are streamed under Harvey Monetathchi. the tribal members who have I ask for your vote to be Harvey then selected me to done what the tribes has told the next Cheyenne District 2 work with him in the Busi- them, “go get an education Legislator. Thank you. model for our people, espe- Lawton OK and Santa Fe ness Manager’s office until and come back and help the cially the younger genera- NM. In 2012 I received my March 2003. tribe.” tions. To honor our elders Cisco Certified Network As- and let them know, they are sociate (CCNA) and moved appreciated and needed in to Okmulgee, OK to work Patton. I was born and raised which taught me some great our lives. for the Creek Nation Divi- in Kingfisher, OK. My lessons that have helped me Born in Oklahoma City, sion of Health, where I was mother is Caroline (Wood) through life. For the past 16 OK, I was raised by my the Senior Network Admin- Smith and my father is Wil- years I have worked for the mother Ahinawake Nibbs istrator. I worked there for liam Patton. My maternal Cheyenne Arapaho people and grandpa Martin Nibbs. 3 years then returned home grandmother is the late Myr- in Concho using the various My grandpa passed away to El Reno in 2015, where I tle Wood. After graduating lessons I have been taught when I was 12 and left my have been ever since. from high school I met my and learned. During my mother to raise me. I am My goal for our people is best friend and future wife, time working for the Tribe I thankful for the sacrifices she to become Self-sustaining, Andrea Diane Patton. We believe that I have gained a Cheyenne District made every day and the mor- to invest in our land and our have been married for 20 better understanding on the 2 Candidate: Se- als and ethics she instilled in people. To get back to our years and have 4 wonderful needs and wants of you, the quoyah Locust me. She has truly made me Tsistsistas way of life. To children. Phyllisha, Rayna, tribal members. With your “I have seen in my mind the man I am today, I seen teach the ways that Sweet Chris Jr., and Eric. One beau- support I know that I can that sometime after I am her struggle in a male-dom- Medicine has taught us. Cheyenne District tiful granddaughter Taia. Ed- make a difference that will dead...and may the time be inated world and persevere, Create jobs and a homeless 2 Candidate: Chris- ucation and family mean so benefit us all in the years to long...light-skinned bearded into an educated woman and shelter for the unfortunate/ topher Patton much to us. I served 6 years come. Vote for PATTON! men will arrive with sticks Instructor for Haskell Indian forgotten ones, give them My name is Christopher in the Army National Guard spitting fire. They will con- Nations University. a place to come and reju- quer the land and drive you My Maternal Grand- venate. To give our youth before them. They will kill mother was Mary Holland Hope and confidence in this partment and Tradition Not ensuring our history is being Cheyenne District the animals who give you Nibbs full blooded Arapaho, world, build their charac- Addiction. taught to all tribal citizens their flesh that you may live, she passed away when I was ter to the people we once 2 Candidate: Milan During my time with Tra- wanting to gain such knowl- and they will bring strange 2 months old (1967). My were. I will leave you with Roman Nose Jr. dition Not Addiction, I was edge. Growing up around our My name is Milan Roman animals for you to ride and Maternal Grandfather was a quote, about our fierce Dog fortunate to work with the ceremonies, I have been for- Nose Jr., and I am proud to eat. They will introduce war Martin Nibbs full blooded Soldiers; this is how I want youth in our communities. I tunate to learn many things announce my candidacy for and evil, strange sickness Cheyenne, born in 1901 and our people to be again. Stay feel one of the biggest issues within our culture. Cheyenne District 2 Legisla- and death. They will try and deceased in 1977 when I was blessed Nahaoena. involving our youth in the During any and all emer- ture. My parents are Quinton make you forget Maheo, the 12 years old. I am Tsistsistas Henry M. Stanley, a community is drugs, alco- gency crisis, I will make and Ladonna Roman Nose of Creator, and the things I have and Hinono’ei and Cherokee young British journalist hol, suicide, teen pregnancy, sure every tribal citizen in Watonga, Okla. Grandpar- taught you, and will impose and Creek from my father’s who later would gain world school dropout and making the district in distress will ents are the late Milan Ro- their own alien, evil ways. side. I am a Ceremonial renown for his adventures healthy choices for them- receive support from the man Nose and Susie Sandhill They will take your land little man, proud member of the in Africa, accompanied the selves. I feel too many of our C-2 offices. Allowing tribal Roman Nose. My maternal by little, until there is noth- Elk Horn Scrapper Society United States Army to Med- youth are being overlooked citizens in the district more grandparents are Ruth Yel- ing left for you. I do not like and still practice my Way of icine Lodge Creek as a war if they do not excel in certain of a voice than just saying lowman Brooks and the late to tell you this, but you must Life. I have taught myself to correspondent for the St. aspects, such as sports. In re- it. I plan to have the input Ernest Brooks. I am a direct know. You must be strong pray in Cheyenne and have Louis Daily Missouri Dem- turn, this leaves them feeling of tribal citizens submitting descendent, the great, great when that bad time comes, become a limited speaker; ocrat. He was as impressed they do not matter causing C-2’s vote. Many legislators grandson of Cheyenne Peace you men, and particularly my goal is to teach our lan- with the entry of the Dog Sol- them to engage in unhealthy say they want what is best Chief Henry Roman Nose. I you women, because much guage and history to our diers as his fellow journalist. habits. I plan to provide more for their district but how am the father of four beauti- depends on you, because you youth. Stanley acknowledged that opportunities to the youth in much the people’s opinion is ful children Emma, Edward, are the perpetuators of life I graduated from El Reno the “vaunted Kiowa, the ter- our district to let them know considered when decisions Brody and Violent Roman and if you weaken, the Chey- High School in 1985 and at- rible Comanche [sic] and the everyone matters. I currently are being made? I will take Nose. I grew up in Watonga enne will cease to be. Now I tended college at Haskell In- redoubtable Arapaho paled live a drug and alcohol free our people’s input into great until I graduated high school have said all there is to say. dian Junior College in Law- before the . . . Cheyenne, the life and I believe our elected consideration on how C-2’s and have been a resident of Sweet Medicine rence, KS, from 1991-1993 Scourge of the Plains.” Billy leaders need to live a life so funds should be allocated. El Reno since 1998. I grad- Vá’ȯhtáma (Welcome) with a major in Communica- Dixon, a scout and buffalo that our youth can look up at Transparency is always uated from Redlands Com- Nemaehahtse Na-eseveh, tions. My work experience hunter who as another wit- our elected leaders and see being used but I promise it munity College with an As- Nibbs Na-vo’ėstanemo, El is in the Information Tech- ness, was in a state of awe that it can be done. Being will be used when it comes to sociates Degree in 2000. I Reno Vo’ėstanéheve nology field. I have worked as he watched “resplendent elected in the C-2 Legisla- C-2’s expenditures. No funds then received my Bachelors I am Sequoyah Locust in the Healthcare field the warriors, armed with all their tive position, the job does will be outsourced to anyone Degree in interdisciplinary and I have declared for the majority of my career but equipment and adorned with not end at 5:00 everyday. I outside of our district. studies from Southwestern Cheyenne District 2 Legisla- have also worked for the BIA all the regalia of battle [who] understand being the C-2 In closing, like my dad, Oklahoma State University ture. My goals are to become and in the private sector and seemed to be rising out of the Legislator is representation Quinton Roman Nose, who in 2007. I am currently an self-sustainable as a people. Gaming industry as well. In earth.” He surmised that this of our district 24/7 meaning has done so much for our employee of the Cheyenne To save our Language, we 1993 I started working for militant posturing was an ef- I have to set a good example, people, I too would like to be and Arapaho Tribes Tribal are losing our language and Indian Health Service (IHS) fective way to “create as pro- always. Being alcohol and a greater service to our peo- History Preservation Of- elders at a rapid pace, we for the Department of Pro- found an impression as pos- drug free does not make me ple. I feel I would be a good fice. I have also worked for will no longer be Cheyenne gram Statistics (DPS). From sible, and inspire us deeply better than anyone else but legislator for the Cheyenne the tribe since 2011. During if we do. To put our peo- there I learned my computer with their power.” being drug and alcohol free District 2. By voting for me, my time at the tribe, besides ple to work, create jobs and skills and went to work for makes me a better person for that means you are with me. where I am at now, I have opportunities, to give them IHS in Albuquerque NM, myself. I will also focus on Just like I would be with you worked in the Treasury De- hope. To be leader and role Portland, OR, Polacca, AZ, preserving our culture and all the way. Thank you. 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continuedYOUTH from pg. 1 SUMMIT Ruiz said whenever he recognize as a community when I was young, so I think comes back to his commu- those that go above and be- right now is an exciting time nity he likes to think about yond,” Ruiz said. because more and more of what he can do to help give Guest speakers for the main stream society is be- back, whether it’s through youth summit included Sar- ginning to recognize the im- philanthropy or community ah Eagle Heart, Chance Rush portance of the first peoples service. and Christian Parrish, profes- of this land, I think there’s a “I just thought if we have sionally known as Supaman. lot more opportunities com- one or two Cheyenne and Rush is a well-known ing down the road but I also Arapahos in here who take local motivational speaker think we have to be prepared something from this confer- within Cheyenne and Arap- for it and we got to do the ence, then that could have a aho country and Parrish is work and be ready for the profound affect on our future a Native American hip-hop opportunities that come our because as the youngest leg- artist, comedian and fancy way,” Eagle Heart said. islator and also the young- dancer from Crow Agency, Eagle Heart said she est to run for my position, I Mont. thanks the Tribes for invit- thought I’m going to go for Eagle Heart, is Oglala ing her and she’s excited to it,” Ruiz said. Lakota from the Pine Ridge share her knowledge with the In promoting self-advo- Indian Reservation in South youth, a knowledge that she cacy for the youth, Ruiz said Dakota, was invited to the also describes as reciprocity. he wants youth to believe in youth summit to speak about “I was gifted knowledge themselves. her experience in becoming and I get to give it back and “We can talk to them in an award winning producer that’s amazing,” Eagle Heart Hannah Cayaditto, 16, and Alyssa Twobabies, 18, attend the Youth Summit held at the the face all day but when and storyteller. Eagle Heart said. Frisco Conference Center in Clinton, Okla. (Photos / Latoya Lonelodge) they’re able to believe in most recently won an Emmy The youth summit themselves, that’s every- for Outstanding Interactive throughout the day was filled choice can bring everything thing, so I really just wanted Media as a Consultant Pro- with motivational speeches, down,” Lime said. to focus on the youth and ducer in her partnership with group sessions, games and In listening to Eagle give them something to look John Legend and Baobab honoring high school grad- Heart’s speech, Lime said forward to and have that in Studio on their Virtual Real- uates. she liked how Eagle Heart the back of their mind that ity and 2D Short “Crow: the Despite the COVID-19 spoke about callings and the tribes have my back, the Legend.” pandemic, many of the youth how they come in three’s and tribes care if nobody else “The overall message was were excited to attend the how to look for it. cares,” Ruiz said. really about understanding event to make new friends Alissa Twobabies, 18, Having traveled from near calling and intuition, and un- and see old faces. said she attended the youth and far, tribal youth attended derstanding how calling and Anessa Woods, 14, from summit because she’s a se- the youth summit from all intuition and spirituality are Watonga, said she came to nior in high school and is surrounding communities, intertwined with our cultur- youth summit because she getting ready to move on in including Oklahoma City, al values, how to utilize that wanted to educate herself a her life and wanted to see Canton, Watonga, El Reno, understanding to find your little bit more on what goes how she can help herself Weatherford, Thomas, Clin- own path and journey in this on in the world with other learn in getting a fresh start ton, Yukon and Mustang. life,” Eagle Heart said. native people like herself. into adult life. In following CDC guide- In her advocacy work, “It’s been really good and “It’s fun hearing every- lines, Ruiz said the goal of Eagle Heart wears many hats I like the summit, I’m really one’s stories about how you the youth summit’s atten- as she is CEO of Return of proud of Sarah because she need to stay safe and don’t dance was 75 people and the Heart Foundation, which did all that work with the go to drugs or anything, it’s they received close to 60 is focused on funding Indig- movie actors and how she been very inspirational,” tribal youth who attended. enous women led initiatives, talked about Missing, Mur- Twobabies said. “I feel confident with and she is also a writer, au- dered, Indigenous Women In attending the youth the people that are here and thor and producer. (MMIW),” Woods said. summit, Twobabies said she’s been able to chat with Sarah Eagle Heart, an Emmy award winning producer also I’m excited to honor the In sharing her story with Mckenna Lime, 17, from from Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, shares her graduates.” the youth, Eagle Heart said Clinton, said when she saw new friends while also getting to see old friends. story and experience with youth during the tribal youth Ruiz said two scholar- now is a time when young all the activities planned for summit in Clinton, Okla. ships would be provided to people are trying to deter- the day on the agenda, she “It feels good, seeing ev- student athletes in the com- mine what they’re going to became interested in attend- eryone new and old coming summit was hearing others if you take the right path munities who exemplify do in their life and it’s really ing. together again, and seeing talk about going down the you get to know everyone their leadership abilities and important for them to be able “I liked the classes we how much they changed and right path and seeing that’s better and move on in life, also in their academic excel- to see role models and what had so far, they talked most- how much they grew up,” everyone is here for you. just don’t do anything bad or lence. is possible out there. ly about choices, making the Twobabies said. “You can talk to anyone you’ll get bad stuff going for “It’s important that we “I didn’t have a lot of that right choice and how one Twobabies said what she if you’re feeling down and you,” Twobabies said. learned the most from the COVID-19 ASSISTANCE Lupus: The Little-Known Disease continued from pg. 1 meet immediate needs do so electronically by With Long Term Consequences of our tribal members as visiting www.cheyenne- well as setting our tribes andarapaho-nsn.gov/ Rosemary Stephens Editor-in-Chief on a solid foundation project/covid-19-res- for many generations to cue-ace-assistance-ap- COVID-19 has been the come. The first order of plication or cut and fill main topic in health news business is to make sure out the form found on throughout most of the past year. With the release of three that the needs of our trib- page 1 and mail back to: different vaccinations, the al members are met. I Cheyenne and Arap- Pfizer, the Moderna and the have called for a June 3, aho Tribes Johnson & Johnson vacci- 2021 Special Session of C/O HOPE PRO- nations, cases of COVID-19 the Legislature and have GRAM are beginning to trend down- submitted a resolution PO Box 167 ward across the country. But what about other dis- that will provide every Concho, Okla. 73022 eases affecting people on a Cheyenne and Arapaho “As my administra- daily basis? Once such dis- enrolled member up to tion has done over the ease, not commonly heard $2,500 in direct relief past 3 ½ years, I will about, is lupus. emergency assistance. work hand in hand with Lupus is an inflammatory We hope to have the pa- our legislature and tribal disease caused when the im- mune system attacks its own per applications and on- members on a plan to ad- tissues. Lupus can affect the line application portal dress the tribes areas of joints, skin, kidneys, blood available for tribal mem- need with these funds in- cells, brain, heart and lungs, bers to begin submitting cluding, but not limited with varying symptoms that their applications by to: tribal infrastructure, can include fatigue, joint next Friday.” economic development, pain, rashes (usually a rash Sophia Big Goose (center) has support from her long time friend/colleague Charlene A resolution to ap- job training, health care, referred to as a ‘butterfly’ Wassana (left) and new supporter Christina Luera, who had these t-shirts printed and dyed rash across the face), fever, her hair purple in recognition of May being Lupus Awareness Month. Big Goose was diag- prove $33M to be dis- housing, education and and these can periodically nosed with lupus 15 years ago. (Photo / Rosemary Stephens) tributed to tribal citizens business recovery. I in- get worse during flare ups was approved by the 8th vite every tribal mem- and then improve slightly in Sophia Big Goose, knows on a daily basis, to the point Big Goose said. Legislature. ber to participate in our between flare ups. There is first-hand just how debilitat- she would take breaks in be- Out of the five symptoms, no cure for lupus, although ing lupus is, being diagnosed tween working in the Clinton Big Goose had four. She The tribes opened up tribal government and some people have experi- with lupus 15 years ago at Indian Health clinic in triage had a butterfly looking rash the digital portal to sub- attend public hearings enced a remission, much like the age of 44. and going to lay down inside on her face, joint pain and mit applications for the, and sessions of the leg- cancer, only to have the dis- “I have worked in the the hospital on a bed curled aches, dry mouth constantly up to $2,500, payment islature to provide your ease re-emerge worse than medical field for years, and I up into almost the fetal po- and was getting sores in her to each enrolled tribal much appreciated input before, again, much like can- started feeling like my whole sition. It would take almost nose and mouth. citizen, both adults and on how our tribal gov- cer. body hurt, like the flu, but it a year for Big Goose to get “Little was known about While there is no cure hurt on a daily basis. Tylenol diagnosed with lupus. lupus at the time and when I children on Wednesday ernment is ran,” Gov. for lupus, current treatments didn’t help, Asper Crème “In order to be diagnosed got diagnosed, my mom was evening, May 2. With- Wassana wrote in the focus on improving quality didn’t help, and I had, what with lupus you have to have still alive, and I went home in hours there had been press release on May 28. of life through controlling felt like a migraine every- a series of R&A tests, along crying and told her I might thousands of applica- For more information symptoms and trying to min- day,” Big Goose said as she with other testing, and a per- as well take this as a death tions received. or questions please email imize flare ups. The hard part explained what it was like in son has to have three of the sentence. There is no cure for If you have not filled recoveryact@cheyenne- is getting diagnosed correct- the beginning. five symptoms of lupus to lupus. My mom said just let ly in the very beginning. She continued to get sick finally get tested for lupus,” out an application to re- andarapaho-nsn.gov. See LUPUS pg. 12 ceive a payment, may PAGE 10 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei OBITUARIES OBITUARIES Corlett ‘Cory’ James Blindwoman Byron Sankey Corlett ‘Cory’ James He enjoyed all sports. On Thursday evening, Sankey; his brothers Junior Blindwoman was born He was preceded in death by May 27, 2021, Arapaho Sankey, David Sankey, Mar- Oct. 11, 1977 to Gabri- his dad, grandmother Minnie Chief Byron Sankey, age cel Sankey and Scott San- el Littlecalf and Vergenta Blindwoman and granddad 70, finished his journey and key; sister Vinita Sankey; (Blindwoman) Littlecalf Thomas Blindwoman III, passed peacefully at his daughters Amber Sankey in Kingfisher, Okla., and and his aunt Lilita Coffey. home in rural Canton, Okla. and Jessie Ada Sankey; two passed away May 26, 2021 He is survived by son On Thursday, April 19, 1951, great-grandchildren Edwina in his Anadarko home. Dominic Blindwoman of Byron Sankey was born to Sankey and Xavier Cannon Cory was raised in Kingfish- Anadarko, his mother Ver- Arapaho Chief Warren G. and uncle Jabo Sankey. er and the Ashland, Mont., genta Littlecalf, sister Syb- Sankey and Olive Throw- He leaves behind his wife area. He attended the St. il Belvin of Kingfisher and ingwater Sankey in Clinton, Barbara Sankey of the home; Labre Cathoic High School brother Theodore Blind- munity Center in Clinton, Okla. his children Overton San- and Charley Brown of River- and graduated in 1995. woman of Ft. Collins, Colo. Okla. Funeral service was Byron graduated from key, Madeline Dawn Sankey, ton, Wyo., 13 grandchildren He worked as a cook in an He is also survived by four held June 2, at the same ven- Canton High School in 1969, Francis David Sankey, Char- and two great-grandchildren; assisted living center and in nephews and a niece and a ue, officiated by Rev. Gerald and like his father and broth- lie Sankey and Nicole Ann He also leaves behind so the reservation head start. special niece Amauna White- Panana, followed by an in- er before him, he joined the Sankey; sisters Alta Throw- many family members, niec- He is a member of the woman. terment at the Clinton Indian United States Marine Corp. ingwater Reyes and husband es and nephews, too many to Catholic Church and the Wake service was held Cemetery in Clinton, Okla. Byron had a passion for Alfred of Thomas, Okla., name, and many friends. Native American Church. June 1 at the Clinton Com- keeping the traditional ways Loretta Tsatigh Eakins of Wake service was held he learned from his father Watts, Okla., Olivia Tsatigh June 2 at the Canton Com- and elders. This included Vann of Chewy, Okla., An- munity Center in Canton, Jerri Mae Chavez nurturing the families’ leg- nabelle Tsatigh Russell of Okla. Funeral service was Jerri Mae Chavez was Maria Garcia of the home acy, the Barefoot Powwow Chewy and Annette Bober held June 3, at the same ven- born Feb. 14, 1958 in King- in El Reno, sons, Martin grounds, which is now in its of Oklahoma City, brothers ue, with Elvin Kenrick offi- fisher, Okla. She passed Davison of Denver, Colo., 90th year of existence. Gary Brown and wife Inez of ciating, followed by an inter- away May 27, 2021 at In- Selso Chavez of Calumet, Byron was preceded in Arapaho, Wyo., Jerry Red- ment at the Sankey Family spire Specialty Hospital in Okla., and Jone Nightwalker death by his parents, Arapa- man of Ethete, Wyo., An- Cemetery in rural Canton, Midwest City, Okla. of Pratt, Kansas, and James ho Chief Warren G. Sankey drew Tsatigh of Oklahoma Okla. For many years, she was Nightwalker of Mustang, and Olive Throwingwater City, Garen Sankey of Ethete a nurse at the Kingfisher Okla., brother Everett Jones Hospital. Jerri enjoyed be- of Kingfisher, sister Martha Woodson C. Whitebird ing with her grandchildren, Sue Taylor of Kingfisher and cooking, fishing, sewing 14 grandchildren. College. He was an emer- quilts and beadwork. Wake service was held gency medical technician ue, with Rev. Delores Sand- Her father Everett Jones June 2 at the Huber Benson and a driver for the Cherokee ers officiating, followed by preceded her in death. Funeral Chapel in El Reno, Strip Transit. Woodson was a an interment at the Concho Jerri is survived by hus- Okla. Funeral service was member of All Nations Bap- Indian Cemetery in Concho, band Lupe Garcia, daughter held June 3, at the same ven- tist Church in Kingfisher and Okla. the Royal Rangers of the As- sembly of God Church. He was also a Native American Fate ‘Pebble’ Monique Hammond reenactor and volunteer at Fort Reno. Fate “Pebbles” Monique ing at the chance to babysit On June 18, 1963, Wood- Hammond was born in Okla- her nieces and nephews. She son married Arie Loftis at homa City on April 12, 1997 had a lot of friends and was Kingfisher. Arie survives to Teresa Powell and Henry always “the life of the par- him. Ariz., sister Martha Red- Richards. She died June 1, ty” as she loved parties and Other survivors include bird of Kingfisher, Okla., 2021 in Oklahoma City. music. sons, Michael Whitebird 14 grandchildren, and 10 Fate attended Windsor She had several jobs in Woodson C. Whitebird and wife, Luana, of Guern- great-grandchildren. Hills Baptist Church at an the food service industry was born Dec.12, 1943 in sey, Wyo., and Jeremiah His parents; brother, Lutz early age. As a child, Fate en- and had also worked at a Clinton, Okla., to Lawrence Whitebird and wife, Tylinn, Whitebird and sister Jerd- joyed playing video games, few warehouses. Fate was and Lena (Tasso) Whitebird. of Ada, Okla., daughter Re- ie Clayton preceded him in riding bikes and playing with talented at so many things. Woodson graduated from becca Whitebird and fiancé, death. cousins and friends. She ab- Fate was preceded in death uncles, aunts, cousins, niec- Kingfisher High School and Chad Thomison, of Holden- Memorial service was solutely loved animals and by her grandfathers, Morgan es, nephews and friends. received an associate degree ville, Okla., brother Melvin held on June 12 at the Front always had several pets. She Powell and Cortez Hudson. Wake service was held from Redlands Community Whitebird of San Tan Valley, Line Ministries in Kingfish- was known for rescuing stray She leaves to cherish her June 6 at the Concho Com- er, Okla. dogs. memories her mother Te- munity Center in Concho, Fate attended Putnam resa Powell, father Henry Okla. Funeral service was Heights Elementary, Taft Richards, grandmother Mary Jerry Linn ‘Bo’ Surveyor held June 7 at the same ven- his life, completing sever- Middle School and Talking Lou Powell, sisters, Lavonne ue, followed by an interment al degrees, and served his Leaves “job corps” in Tah- Powell and Shaykia Ross, at the Concho Indian Ceme- country in the U.S. Army. lequah. Pebbles loved chil- brothers, Arness Daniels and tery in Concho, Okla. Jerry was preceded in death dren. She was always jump- Carlos Ross, and a host of by his parents, grandparents Felix Roman Nose Surveyor and Maude Walkingwoman Donald Roland Little Hawk Surveyor and Maurice Lime Donald Roland Little Base and a deacon at the In- Sr. and Lucinda Scabbyhorse Hawk was born Jan. 3, 1950 dian Baptist Church. Lime, brother Charles Sur- in Clinton, Okla., and he His parents, John Little veyor and sister Elizabeth passed away May 27, 2021 Hawk and Lorraine Hoff, Surveyor Scroggins. at Select Specialty Hospital wife Agnes Little Hawk, He is survived by his wife Cordell Anne Shorty-Sur- in Oklahoma City. daughter Angela Archuleta or, Dalavai Surveyor, Marti He graduated from U. S. and grandsons, Keevan and veyor. Children Noelle Sur- veyor, Joanna Surveyor, Surveyor, Santino Surveyor Grant High School. Follow- Little Wolf Hamilton, Daniel and Angelo Surveyor. ing his graduation in 1969, Mann, and Kyle Meritt pre- Darren Whiteman, James Surveyor, Kyla Fragua and Wake service was held he attended Northeastern ceded him in death. June 8, 2021 at the Canton Oklahoma A & M College Donald is survived by his Roman Surveyor, brother Harvey DeWayne, sisters Community Center in Can- on a track scholarship. After brothers and sisters, Daisy and many grandchildren and Norma Jones of Broken ton, Okla. Funeral service college he entered the U. S. Higgins, Randy Hawk, Jan great-grandchildren. Jerry Linn “Bo” Survey- Bow, Okla. and Leto Black- was held June 9, at the same Army Airborne and was a Knight, Wallace Williams, A visitation was held or was born July 16, 1948, horse and 11 grandchildren venue with Rev. Gerald Pa- paratrooper and served as a Karla Pierce, and Ruth Wil- June 1 at the Huber Benson in Clinton, Okla. to Elmer Nolan Dayon, Kyla Dayon, nana officiating, followed by military policeman. He was liams Arnold, children, Ca- Funeral Chapel in El Reno, Charles and Elizabeth (Lime) Zachary Paul Whiteman, an interment with Military honorably discharged and re- sey Tabor-Peyton, Johnny Okla. A graveside service Surveyor. He departed this Joshua Dylan Whiteman, Honors by the Cheyenne and ceived the National Defense Little Hawk, Kino Little with military honors was life on June 2nd, 2021, in Nathaniel D. Amos, Shonae Arapaho Tribal Honor Guard Medal, Vietnam Service Hawk, Dona Little Hawk, held June 2 at the Concho Albuquerque, N.M. Jerry D. Whiteman, Terri Survey- and the U.S. Army Funeral Medal, Vietnam Campaign Kawa Black, April White Indian Cemetery, with Rev. attended school throughout Honors team. Medal and Parachute Badge. Buffalo, Barbara Mur- Waylan Upchego officiating. He was a civilian worker re- ray, Richard Man, Tashina tired from Tinker Air Force Black and Lillie Harrison Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 11 CONTINUED CANDIDATES: ELECTION COMMISSION ARAPAHO DISTRICT 4 LEGISLATURE: CHEYENNE DISTRICT 4 One Candidate: Incumbent Elizabeth Birdshead (*NOTE: Wins by Default) ELECTION COMMISSION CHEYNNE DISTRICT 1 Incumbent Cheyenne District Before the pandemic, the legislature passed my resolutions to build a center within the Incumbent Election Commissioner Chey- 4 Candidate Byron Keith Byrd I, Byron Keith Byrd, will be running for Elk City community. Once the tribe resumes enne District 1 Candidate Sandra Hinshaw re-election for Cheyenne District 4. normal operations, I would like to continue I am Sandra Hinshaw, the incumbent for Cheyenne 1 Elec- This past year was hard, not only on our overseeing this project. tion Commissioner. I am the daughter of the late Rita Black district, but our tribe. With the shutdown, I My deepest condolences go out to all the from Seiling, Okla. I am from Seiling and this is where I grad- had to put our district plans on hold. My main families who lost loved ones during the past uated high school with the Class of 1977. I am mom to two focus was to provide assistance to our district year. We were all affected by this pandemic, girls, Melissa and Maci, and one boy, Seth. members. in one way or another. I am ‘gawma’ to one little girl, Lailani, and have another I feel our tribe is moving and growing in I am asking for your vote to continue serv- one on the way. the right direction. I would like to continue to ing you as the Cheyenne District 4 legislator. I received a lot of training while employed for 15 years advocate for our Elk City community center. Thank you. with the U.S.D.A/ that has proven helpful in being an election commissioner. I enjoying working for the voting members of the Cheyenne 1 District and would appreciate your vote in the Cheyenne District 4 Candi- side in Hammon. I also graduated from Ham- 2021 election. Thank you. mon High School in 2006. date Tiffany Bullcoming Greetings my fellow tribal members! My I have decided to run for Cheyenne Dis- name is Tiffany Margie Bullcoming. I am the trict 4 legislator. I have witnessed, over the Election Commissioner Cheyenne District 1 Candidate Janet daughter of Edwina and Wilbur Bullcoming. years, a need in my communities to have a Bullcoming Hello my name is Janet Bullcoming. Im Southern Cheyenne my Cheyenne name is I am the granddaughters of Margie Pewo and voice and I would like to be that voice for Ma’eve’ho’a’c Red Spider Women. My mother is Karen Mann and my maternal grandpar- the late Cheyenne Peace Chief Edwin Pewo our youth, young adults and Elders within my ents are James Mann and the late Phyllis Whiteshield my paternal grandparents are the late and the late Esther Seger and the late Donald community. One day the youth of the tribe Ester Segar and Donald Bullcoming Sr. I reside in Watonga Oklahoma. I have 3 children and Bullcoming Sr. will be taking over and running it, and in the involved with Native American Church, and our Cheyenne Ceremonies. I love to dance and I have three sons, Kellyn Bullcoming, same position that I am in. I hope to equip travel across Native American Country. This is my first time running for C1 Election Com- Kingston Bullcoming and Dru Wilson Jr. My them with the knowledge and direction with mission. I’m humbly asking for you vote. boys attend Hammon Junior High School and the best that I know. With that being said, I Hammon Elementary. I was raised and grew appreciate your time and hope to receive up in the Hammon area, and I currently re- your vote for Cheyenne District 4 legislator. Election Commissioner Cheyenne District 1 Candidate Freder- Ha Hou’ ick Blackbear I, Frederick Blackbear, am filing to run for Cheyenne District One (C-1) Election Com- Cheyenne District 4 Candidate Delfred L. mission today 5-27-21. I am Cheyenne from Watonga. I graduated from Weatherford High White Crow School in 1982. I graduated from El Reno Jr College (now Redlands Community College) in My name is Delfred L. White Crow and I am announcing 1989. I served in the U.S. Army, the Oklahoma Army National Guard and the Oklahoma Air my candidacy for the Cheyenne District 4 legislator. National Guard. I received an Honorable Discharge for each branch and completed 20 years My parents are Delfred and Eleanor White Crow. I am an service combined. I will work to ensure our tribal elections are fair and proper for voters and Elk City graduate and enrolled member of the Cheyenne and candidates. Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. I will work to bring opportunities and developments to our district, tribe and out of district members, and honor our El- ELECTION COMMISSION CHEYENNE DISTRICT 3 ders and tribal people. co. My belated parents are riculum at SWOSU. I would appreciate your support and vote for Cheyenne Angie Ruth Blackwolf Old I have worked for the District 4 legislator. Thank you. Bear and Stanley Theok Old Cheyenne and Arapaho Bear, who blessed me with Tribes for many years start- Cheyenne District ing of Seiling, Okla. six sisters and two brothers. ing out as the Budget Analyst I have one daughter, Neo- 4 Candidate Francine My paternal side was Martha for the 638 programs and the sha Bullcoming of Elk City. Stander Old Bear, married to health director of the health Ann Bullcoming I have lived in Elk City all a Lumpmouth brother Old programs. I was the director Hello, my name is Fran- of my life, graduating in 2004 Bear of the Geary area. of the Tax Commission in cine Ann Bullcoming, daugh- from Hammon High School I am a full blood Chey- 2000 and later I worked for ter of Joyce L. Bullcoming in Hammon, Okla. I am run- enne and Arapaho tribal the HOPE Program locat- of Elk City, Okla. I am the ning for Cheyenne District 4 member. Our family partici- ing a Clinton office for this granddaughter of the late legislator. I want to help our pated in the ceremonial and area. I worked for I.H.S. as Donald Bullcoming Sr. of elders and youth. I want to powwow events. We were a radiology transcriptionist Seiling, Okla. And the late Es- create jobs for our people and Incumbent Elec- active in the N.A.C. church and Contract Health Services ther Miles Seger of Elk City. to be able for our people to tion Commissioner and Kiononia Mennonite (PRC). I then got a Certified Great-granddaughter of the get jobs they deserve. I have Cheyenne District 3 church, Seiling Sundance, Medical Assistance license late John and Minnie Miles of been a hard worker all of my the Arapaho Sundance and to work near home at Brook- Hammon, Okla. And the late Candidate Ramona life with good values, integrity Lakota Sundances. dale Independent Living Roy and Catherine Bullcom- Welch and honesty. Thank you. Hello my tribal members I graduated from Haskell Center passing medicines to went to East Central Univer- elders at night. of the Cheyenne 3 District. I sity in Ada sophomore year I decided to run for the am Ramona Old Bear Welch then enlisted in the United Cheyenne 3 District elec- and I reside in Weatherford, States Marine Corp where I tion commissioner in 2018 Okla. I was born and raised continued my education in and was nominated as the Cheyenne District 4 Candidate Rosemary in Clinton. My maternal various courses to obtain a treasurer for the last four Armendariz side are from Bessie, Okla. BS. I then went to Portland years. I enjoy my tribal peo- Hello, my name is Rosemary Armendariz. I live in Elk My great-grandfather was University to finish courses. ple and Native veterans. I’ve City, Okla., and I am currently married with three sons and Chief Howlingwater Black- I also attended SWOSU to been blessed to work with, two daughters. My mother’s name is Elain Bird. I would ap- wolf, my grandfather was start a Disciplinary Studies and among them to help our preciate your vote to be your next Cheyenne District 4 legis- Chief Joshua Blackwolf and degree and completed my tribes pursue their needs for lator. Thank you. my grandmother was Mary American Indian Studies our future generations. Ha Talking Traveler Tobac- while the tribes had the cur- Hou’

Election Commissioner Chey- aho Tribes off and on since 1994. My most recent position was caseworker for the HOPE ELECTION COMMISSION enne District 3 Candidate Jason Program. Hines I am respectfully requesting your vote for ELECTION COMMISSION ARAP- Greetings. My name is Jason Hines, I’m the office of Cheyenne District 3 election 46 years old and have lived in Clinton most commissioner. of my life. I graduated from Clinton High I will do my best to serve this office and School in 1993. I’ve been married to my our Cheyenne and Arapaho people. Incumbent Election Commissioner Can- wife, Terri, for 25 years. We have three adult Thank you and May God Bless each and didate Arapaho District 3 Patricia Smothers children and seven grandchildren. every one of you. Thank you. Hello-I am Patricia Smothers of Clinton. I have held the I have worked for the Cheyenne and Arap- title of Arapaho Commissioner for the last 4 years. I like my job and want to continue doing so. I believe I have helped the Commission in fine tuning our election process. Election Commissioner father was the late Roger Reynolds. Both had been avid handgamers. My grandfather, Cheyenne District 3 Candidate Frank Charles Reynolds was a Cheyenne Angeline Reynolds-Lime Chief and a World War II Veteran. My hus- Hello my fellow Cheyenne and Arap- band Gary and I chose to be foster caregivers aho people, my name is Angeline Reyn- to two of our grandchildren. I believe this olds-Lime and I have lived in Clinton my position will open up more knowledge and Election Commissioner Candidate Arapaho District 3 Doris whole life. My mother was the late Janice concerns of our tribal affairs. Your vote will Thundebull Reynolds-Prairie Chief/Old Crow and my To All My Arapaho 3 People: My name is Doris Thunderbull. I am interested in running be greatly appreciated. Haho for A3 Election Commission. I believe I am well qualified to run for the position. As I know our Cheyene & Arapaho Constitution, Laws & bylaws. As for my family, I am related to the Bentons from Clinton, Seiling and Oklahoma City. My mother was the late Winnie Mae Benton and my father was the late Les Wandrie.

Election Commissioner Candidate Arap- aho District 3 Cody Zimmer Hello, my name is Cody Zimmer. I grew up in Clinton and graduated there. Be Living in A3 most of my life. I was former Chairman of the Lection Commission, won over a dozen cases in defense for the Lection Commission. My goal this time is to amend the constitution…by making the tribal government do as the constitution requires. PAGE 12 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei

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“Right now we’re just having meetings and focus- ing on getting new members, we’re just re-introducing what our youth council is to them and how to get back all of our previous numbers and really preparing them for the conference on what to expect, a lot of them haven’t traveled, so just kind of preparing them on etiquette and Frankie Gould, of Ft. Hall, Idaho, makes the “No. 1” how they’re going to repre- gesture as he prepares to leave the grandstand for his next sent the tribes,” Longknife championship race. His wife, Talya Rodriguez, said Okla- said. homa is the farthest they have traveled for a race. Their Longknife said at the children are Franklin, 4, Tanicia, 3, and Tanay, 10, a com- UNITY conferences, agen- petitor who was busy riding her pony. (Photo / Kimberly das usually range from 7 a.m. Burk) to 10 p.m. at night, keeping youth busy the entire trip. “We’re just preparing them first for all of the activ- INDIAN RELAY HORSE ities and making sure we’re involved in the conference In their first youth council meeting, youth participated in a wellness warrior activity and continuedRACES from pg. 2 activities,” Longknife said. walked one-mile after the meeting. After being away from Coleman Sr., made the the rider for White Tail work for almost a year, thing, I kept in contact with the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. program just hoping people are ready trip to Oklahoma. Express, a relay team Longknife said she came some of the kids and before helps with assistance in at- to get out and have fun, es- back to work jumping into “The people there from North Dakota. that, we had our monthly tending camps and clinics, pecially with summerfest were very welcoming,” Most Indian Relay rac- preparing for the first meet- meetings, we had activities uniform fees, athletic shoes and enjoy doing that,” James ing of the CAYC. all the time, we were always for school sponsored sports, said. Bourne said a few days ing takes place in the With the CAYC, in contact and it was just college athlete scholarships, James said summerfest after the races. “The fan Northern Plains states. Longknife said their last tough,” Longknife said. sporting activities, elder as- will include softball slow turnout was really good, Roger Rice of Bar- gathering was in March Longknife said a lot of sistance, international as- pitch and fast pitch, basket- 2020, where she was already probably one of the big- tlesville, who is Chey- the youth graduated this year sistance, sports eyewear, ball, a cornhole and horse- gest fan atmospheres enne, was in the stands making arrangements to take and some finished their first sports rings and jackets, rec- shoe tounrmaent, volleyball, 50 youth to Washington, year of college. reational sports leagues and track, a frybread contest, that we’ve gone to. They with his family. D.C. last year. “They’re all still doing tournaments. Guidelines for turtle races and water inflat- were very in tune with “I’ve been wanting “Then we got put on fur- good things and we’re just assistance are the same as ables for youth. what was going on.” to see horse races for lough and UNITY didn’t trying to get them back at it,” the 2020 guidelines and ev- James said she looks for- cancel until almost a month Bourne, who is Ogla- a long time, especially Longknife said. ery participant must include ward to getting back out in la Sioux, said her family bareback,” Rice said. before, then they decided to The overall goal for the a copy of their CDIB. the communities and doing just do a virtual conference youth council is to give Other plans for the sum- more activities, especially breeds and trains horses Montana Pakootas, so they didn’t go through youth the opportunities they mer include bringing the an- with the youth. and fields a team called of Nespelem, Wash., a with the in-person, they just normally wouldn’t have and nual summerfest event back, “We’re finally back, fully Bad Nation Relay. She member of the Colville did a virtual,” Longknife to motivate them to go to col- where it will be held a week staffed, and we’re ready to said. said she loves every- Tribes, said he retired lege and do something after earlier than it usually is, from hit the ground running and thing about the sport of from racing last year but In coming back in the high school. July 30th through August 1st. that’s what we’re doing now, midst of a busy schedule, “To do things in their “We plan to have our we’re trying to get every- Indian Relay, but “the a friend asked him to Longknife said she was ner- community and help their normal activities that we thing done within two weeks, relationship we have compete in the legends vous at first. communities improve, and usually do and we’re look- and then after that I feel like with the horse is the No. race for competitors 40 “It had been a long time building better lifestyles for ing forward to having a lot we’re just going to be doing and I kind of felt like I had 1 thing.” and older. our tribal youth,” Longknife of people come out through activities the whole time and “Our people used “I’ve been riding neglected my kids in a way said. summerfest and participate, hopefully starting to come just because of COVID, but In providing services, because that year off, we’re back together,” James said. dogs before we got bareback since I was a we weren’t able to do any- horses,” she said. “Once kid,” he said. we got the horse, we Pakootas, a logger, LUPUS were able to hunt more, said he is also a retired continued from pg. 9 to grow more.” rodeo competitor and things be and take it day by cent). medications per day versus dressed. Talya Rodriguez, of that between the two day,” Big Goose said. “Native American patients the 23 medications she had “A lot of people with lu- Fort Hall, Idaho, was in sports he’s broken many Although the diagnosis can face persistent disparities been taking. pus live each day not show- the stands cheering on bones. was troublesome, Big Goose in healthcare in part due to Big Goose, who works for ing to the outside world how felt a sense of relief that she high numbers of patients be- the Cheyenne and Arapaho badly they are feeling and try her husband, relay rac- “I love a rough life,” finally knew what was wrong ing under-insured and having Tribes Dept. of Health, has a to continue to function, work er Frankie Gould, and he said. with her. And before long, poor health status, along with support system built around and live to the best of their daughter Tanaya, 10, a This marks the first she would find out, several other significant barriers to her, with her best friend and ability. I did not into remis- pony racer. time the Indian Relay members of her family also care,” they write. “Even if private nurse, Charlene Was- sion in 2014, and I thought it had been diagnosed with lu- patients have access to insur- sana being one of her biggest was all gone, but then it came Gould, who is Sho- Horse race champion- pus. ance, patients who live in re- supporters. back and it came back with a shone-Bannock, said he ships have been held in Although studies have not mote, impoverished areas are “When Sophia was look- vengeance,” Big Goose said. started racing when he Oklahoma. proven that lupus is hered- less likely to receive regular ing for answers, we were The signs and symptoms was 10 years old and is itary, there are studies that care from specialists. These looking at a book of rashes of lupus that a person expe- have shown Native Amer- obstacles translate into less in the doctor’s office and we riences will depend on which ican are diagnosed earlier effective disease manage- seen a photo of the butterfly body systems are affected in life with lupus than other ment and worse outcomes.” rash that looked just like the by the disease. The most ethnicities and have worse The researchers also found rash Sophia always got on common signs and symp- rheumatic disease symptoms. disparities in the ways the her face, so I told her to ask toms include, fatigue, fe- That’s according to research different groups were treated, the doctor run that test for lu- ver, joint pain, stiffness and published in “Lupus: Science as well as in concurrent (or pus,” Wassana said. swelling, butterfly-shaped & Medicine.” coexisting) autoimmune dis- At one time, Big Goose rash on the face that covers Judith James, of the Okla- eases. “The team added that led a support group in Weath- the cheeks and bridge of the homa Medical Research research will be needed to erford, Okla. for those diag- nose or rashes elsewhere on Foundation, and colleagues identify potential molecular nosed with lupus. the body, skin lesions that studied 3,148 lupus patients and genetic markers of [lu- “We would meet once a appear or worsen with sun in the Lupus Family Registry pus] that might enable earlier week, there were like 10 of exposure, fingers and toes and Repository, 268 of whom and more specific diagnosis us that would attend, but now that turn white or blue when were Native American. Two among Native Americans.” there are six of them who exposed to cold or during hundred and thirty-nine pa- Big Goose hopes to bring are now gone. You die from stressful periods, shortness tients were Hispanic, 1,567 awareness to the disease of complications from lupus, of breath, chest paid, dry were of European ances- lupus and to share her jour- and I count myself lucky and eyes, dry mouth, headaches, try, and 1,074 were African ney, experience to help others blessed. We call ourselves confusion and memory loss. American. who may be affected and still spoonies,” Big Goose said. For some people some treat- On average, the research- not have an accurate diagno- Spoonie is the term those ments can increase the risk of ers found, Native Americans sis of what they are suffering who have lupus call them- developing potentially fatal were diagnosed with lupus from. selves based on spoon ther- infections, however, the ma- just shy of their 30th birth- “I had no idea what was apy. The spoon therapy is a jority of people with lupus days, at age 29.9, compared in front of me, that I would way of describing the expe- can expect a near-normal to European Americans, begin to be on some major rience of chronic illness and life expectancy with research whose average diagnosis pain medicine and the af- its limitations using a meta- showing many people have came at just over 32 years of fects the disease would have phor. It was created by Chris- been living with the disease age. African Americans and on my body of the years. At tine Miserandino, who has for up to 40 years. Hispanics had rates similar to one time I was on two kinds lupus, which causes, among “Get checked out and ask those of Native Americans: of morphine, oxycodone and many things, chronic fatigue, specifically to be test for lu- 30.8 and 27.8 respectively. Percocet and I guess I must chronic pain and other symp- pus. Write down your symp- The researchers also have been like a walking toms that limit energy levels toms, how long it lasts, how found that significantly high- zombie but somehow, I was and the ability to do everyday many hours and take that list er percentages of Native still managing,” Big Goose things others do with impu- with you to the doctor and Americans (26 percent) were said. nity. They use used spoons ask to be tested for lupus. classified as having lupus After 10 years of that reg- to demonstrate how much Anybody can reach out to me by age 20 than were African iment, Big Goose had finally energy a person with a chron- and I will answer any ques- Americans (19 percent) and had enough and after getting ic illness, such as lupus, has tions or assist someone in any European Americans (21 a new provider, he weaned each day and how much is way I can,” Big Goose said. percent), and at similar rates her off most of the medicines, used up just by doing simple To reach Big Goose call as Hispanic patients (28 per- taking it down to 11 different tasks like washing or getting 405-422-7939. (Photo / Dawn Baxtrom) Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 13 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL Adolescent COVID-19 continued from pg. 3

VaccinationsBy Joe B. Bryan, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases; Retired US Navy, US Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Food each consisting of 15 vaccine experts. consider the Pfizer vaccine (or other au- and Drug Administration (FDA) gave The results of the trial are detailed in thorized vaccine in those 18 and older). Emergency Use Authorization for the peer-reviewed publications in the New First, the vaccine is highly effective in Pfizer COVI-19 vaccine for children England Journal of Medicine Dec 31, preventing infection and illness in chil- 12-15 years of age. The scientific basis 2020. In Oklahoma, 2.8 million dos- dren and adults. Every illness has a neg- for this comes from 2,260 children in es of this Pfizer or a similar messenger ative effect on growth and learning in this age group who are part of a clini- RNA vaccine by Moderna have been our children. Second, experience with cal trial involving over 46,000 patients. administered. The decrease in cases and the vaccine over the past eleven months highlights the violence and consequences of the residential This vaccine was authorized on Decem- deaths of COVID-19 in Oklahoma, as a indicates a good safety profile. Third, school system. ber 11, 2020 and amended for persons result of vaccine and masks, distancing, blocking transmission of COVID-19 by The Kamloops school operated between 1890 and 1969, 16 years and older. The effect of the and hygiene has been dramatic. preventing infection will help quell the when the federal government took over operations from the vaccine in children followed for at least While most of the 8,400 deaths from pandemic. It will prevent children from Catholic Church and operated it as a day school until it closed two months after two doses of vaccine COVID-19 in Oklahoma have occurred infecting those who may have a dead- in 1978. yielded 18 cases of COVID-19 in pla- in persons over 55 years of age, 11.4 ly outcome. Fourth, vaccination frees Casimir said it’s believed the deaths are undocumented, cebo (normal saline) recipients and no percent of the laboratory-proven cases students to attend school, participate in although a local museum archivist is working with the Royal cases in those who received two doses have occurred in children 5-17 years sports, interact with friends and grand- British Columbia Museum to see if any records of the deaths of vaccine. of age. Nationwide, 1.5 million infec- parents at much decreased risk to them- can be found. The safety profile of this vaccine is tions and 13,000 hospitalizations have selves and others. Fifth, vaccine is the “Given the size of the school, with up to 500 students reg- good with the usual side effects of vac- occurred in children 11-17 years. Fortu- best method to prevent another surge of istered and attending at any one time, we understand that this cines including transient sore arm (80%) nately, only 0.03 percent of Oklahoma COVID-19 disease from the COVID-19 confirmed loss affects First Nations communities across Brit- and less often fever, fatigue, headache, deaths from COVID-19 have occurred variants now circulating in Oklaho- ish Columbia and beyond,” Casimir said in the initial release chills or muscle pain, slightly more in children, but Multisystem Inflamma- ma from the United Kingdom, Brazil, issued late Thursday. common after the second dose. These tory Syndrome-Children (MIS-C) oc- South Africa and India, countries cur- The leadership of the Tk’emlups community “acknowl- results have been reviewed by advisory curs as a complication. rently experiencing massive outbreaks. edges their responsibility to caretake for these lost children,” committees for the FDA and Center for There are several reasons children 12 Casimir said. Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), years and older and their parents should Access to the latest technology allows for a true accounting of the missing children and will hopefully bring some Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Vocational peace and closure to those lives lost, she said in the release. Casimir said band officials are informing community members and surrounding communities that had children Rehabilitation Success Stories who attended the school. Meet Cheyenne Meet Frank The First Nations Health Authority called the discovery Cheyenne came to the pro- Frank reached out to the of the children’s remains “extremely painful” and said in a gram having limited success CAAIVR program with a website posting that it “will have a significant impact on the in obtaining and maintaining goal to become more inde- Tk’emlúps community and in the communities served by this full-time employment. Her pendent. After meeting and residential school.” VR counselor Yolanda Woods working with his CAAIVR The authority’s CEO, Richard Jock, said the discovery “il- worked with Cheyenne to counselor Kim Davis Frank lustrates the damaging and lasting impacts that the residential help her overcome specific found the help he was look- school system continues to have on First Nations people, their hurdles as well as assisted in ing for. families and communities,.” teaching new skills to help The CAAIVR program Nicole Schabus, a law professor at Thompson Rivers Uni- in the job seeking process. assisted Frank with work sup- versity, said each of her first-year law students at the Kam- Cheyenne worked with her plies such as clothing and the loops university spends at least one day at the former resi- counselor slowly began to overcome some of her fears and necessary PPE required by his employer. One milestone in dential school speaking with survivors about conditions they personal hurdles. The CAAIVR program assisted Cheyenne Franks VR process is when the program helped him obtain had endured. with resume writing, gas cards, and work attire. Cheyenne his driver’s license. Frank states that having a driver’s license She said she did not hear survivors talk about an unmarked was able to obtain fulltime employment and has now held her will greatly increase his ability to take the next steps in his grave area, “but they all talk about the kids who didn’t make job for over a year. Cheyenne has proven to herself that she employment goals. With consistent push from his counselor it.” can overcome so much and has gained the necessary confi- and his determination to succeed, Frank realizes the import- dence and stability to keep pursuing her employment and life ant things in life and hard work and persistence pays off in goals. Meet Kim Kim graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Health Science (Psychology) in December of 2019 and will soon graduate with her Masters in Community Counseling in May of 2022. Before entering the program, Kim had many years of hardship and barriers to overcome specifically in dealing with addiction. However, due to her dedication to bettering her life situa- tion she was able to climb out of that dark period in her life. Kim’s counselor Lori has been with her every step of the journey providing services that have assisted her in overcoming her barriers. With services such as gas assistance, books and materials and tuition have proven beneficial to the success of Kim in reaching her employment and life goals. At this time in her life Kim expresses that her schooling has filled her life with something meaningful. She looks forward to giving back and helping other achieve sobriety and fulfill their own dreams just as she has experienced.

CHEYENNE & ARAPAHO HEAD START CONCHO CENTER OPEN RECRUITEMENT At this time applications can be picked up and dropped off at the center on Tuesday-Thursday from 8am to 3pm

Selections for the 2021-2022 school year will be made on: Initial Selections- June 3rd Final Selections- June 30th

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: . Proof of Income . Birth Certificate . Social Security Card . Medical/Sooner Care Card . Immunizations (Shot Record) . CDIB (If Applicable) . Court Documents (If Applicable) . Disability information (If Applicable)

If you have any questions, please call: Camisha @ 405-422-7645 or Kristy @ 405-990-3945 PAGE 14 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REBECCA BLACK, LARENDA MORGAN & JANELL WHITEMAN

June 7 June 9 Happy birthday, mom! Happy 3rd birthday to my We love you and hope little, River Rose! you enjoy your birthday I love watching you month. Thank you for grow every day and I being the best mother to love being your mommy. all of us! You’ve brought so much We want to wish our daughter Love, Toya, Tommy, happiness into my life. Anaya a BIG congratulations Jackie and all your baby Mommy loves you! for graduating high school. We girls. are very proud of you !! Class of 2021~! Love , dad , mom , sisters and brothers

Happy Birthday Anthony Nibs Bryce Cobb Bailey grandparents are Clarence J. Bailey, USMC, and Bet- On June 4, almost at the stroke of midnight, Wanda Jr., serving in the U.S. Navy ! Bryce Cobb Bailey start- tye Lumpmouth Bailey, Whiteman reached her 1 MILLION Steps challenge in Family is Proud of YOU ! ed Army basics Aug. 2, and Maxine Cobb and Olen 87 days. She was surrounded by family encouraging Thank you for your Service 2020 at Ft. Benning Georgia Cobb, Army. He has many and supporting her! Wanda is an Elder of the and graduated Feb. 4, 2021. nephews and nieces. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. He enlisted as a 19k, MI Bailey has been dancing Congratulations Wanda! Abrams Crewman currently stationed at Ft. Bliss Texas. almost all his life and has 2-13 CAV 1st Armored Div. been singing since 2006, rd Happy Anniversary 3 Brigade. His first tour singing with Young Buffa- overseas will be in South lo Horse drum group and June 18, 2015 Korea starting in June 2021 attending pow-wows in To My Loving Husband Big and returning early spring of Grand Forks, N.D., Chero- Kelly! 2022, roughly 15 miles from kee, N.C., Leech Lake Na- Love your wife for many the DMZ, separating North tion, M.N., Vayenta, AZ., more years to come, and South Korea. Bailey’s Navajo Nations, Denver hopes that one day he will parents are Chuck Bailey March, CO., and Gathering Rachel Marie be commissioned as a offier and Connie Cobb, his broth- of Nations, N.M. He plans 2nd Lieutenant. er is Dustin Bailey and his to serve a long career in “God placed you by my In Memory of Cheyenne Congratulations Jaden White Eagle side and there you’ll always Happy Birthday! Chief White Antelope stand. math master and whiz! Jaden was awarded the math award, spelling award, To my sisyer Angie Bigfoot, my daughter Troylynn Nothing lives long, Shoulder to shoulder, eye AR award for 35 points, and was awarded math Rivers, my granddaughter Myra J. I love you and ‘only the earth and the to eye, forever hand in master level 4 award and the math whiz award. We’re miss you. May Ma’Heo bless you with many more mountains.’ hand. so amazed of all your accomplishments! birthdays to come. Our grandfather’s last From, Melvina Osage. Most times I walk beside From your grandma, grandpa and mother. song before he passed on. you, often times I walk Many thanks to the Santa Fe Museum, public behind, Congratulations to Bridget Blackowl, organizations and other We would love to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to To be able to watch over Samarrah Gallegos & Francine relatives and friends who you have a troubled mind. our dad and #1 grandpa Williams who met the Million Step ‘Big Kelly’ Potter bestowed will wishes for My need for you is great, Spring Walking Challenge hosted by We love and miss you! the memory of our grand- my live for you is true. the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe’s Love all your kids, Lean, Darian, your grandbabies father. Also, would like to My husband and my hero, I Health Education program. Ryan ‘baby BK’ Holden and your gave my life to you.” ‘snooke girl’ Nicole Holden. We love you to the moon thank all the tribal mem- and back grandpa. bers and tribal groups who Love all your Savage family Big K all helped with the tasks I love you beyond forever Happy Pappy’s Day and Happy Father’s Day from your for Chief White Antelope’s and more than the stars in wife – I love you so much babe, Rachel Marie blanket memorial. the sky. You’re a wonderful Also, many thanks to father, grandpa and a great the Cheyenne and Arapaho husband – I love your face Chiefs and other leaders of babe! Happy Father’s Day the Cheyenne and Arapaho Bubz. Tribes of Oklahoma and Rosemary Stephens, editor of the Tribal Tribune. From: Thank you from all relatives of my family, a Chey- enne-Arapaho tribal member, one of the many, many relatives of the well-known Chief White Antelope’s legacy, Wilma Antelope Deere Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 15

Ryan Island signing his letter to continue his basketball and education career with Haskell University. Ryan is a 2020 graduate of El Reno High Schoo. Ryan was also picked for All State in basketball for OBCA(Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association) and ONABA (Oklahoma Native All State Association). Congratulations Ryan Island! PAGE 16 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei