Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Chaticks si Chaticks PRSRT STD P.O. Box 470 U.S. POSTAGE Pawnee, OK 74058 PAID PERMIT NO. 43 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PAWNEE, OK 74058 Page 2 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Message from the President

Dear Pawnee Tribal Members: A blessed holiday season to each and every one of you and your families. We ask for the Lord’s guidance and grace for the year 2010! Sadly, we have lost many loved ones this year and I pray the Good Lord comforts you and that your loving memories are lasting. We pray also for those undergoing poor health at this time, may the Lord touch and bless you. As we continue with our lives, we do so humbly thanking the Lord for the blessings he has given us, no matter how small, we are grateful. On November, 5 2009, I was in attendance at the largest American Indian conference sponsored by the White House in 15 years. Leaders of over 500 federally recognized tribes were present. Thirty-three of Oklahoma’s 39 tribes were represented. President Obama told tribal leaders he will work with them on problems that we have faced for decades. Obama’s outreach to tribal leaders was the fulfillment of the campaign promise made during his bid for the White House. Obama said he did not blame tribal leaders for skepticism about political promises made in the past. During the conference, agency officials and tribal leaders discussed problems facing American Indians, including economic development, education, health care, public safety, housing, respect for sovereignty rights, environmental cleanup, and offshore drilling. All of us there could identify with many of these important issues and real concerns. The President signed a memo calling on every cabinet agency to give him detailed plans to improve the relationship between the government and tribal communities. “You will not be forgotten as long as I’m in the White House,” President Obama said to a long standing ovation. I hope, as does everyone else, that the promise results in action. The next few years will be the test. The Stone Wolf Casino and Steakhouse, at the Pawnee Travel Plaza, is becoming a reality. Gaming provides opportunities for successful economical development for many tribes across the country and we too, hope to benefit from this effort. Nevertheless, we must be mindful not to put all our eggs into one basket. From the profit of gaming, we look forward into building and investing other enterprises for economical development. Priorities for the Pawnee Nation include, for example, health needs (surgical), housing needs (renovations), education needs (scholarships), social needs (cultural emphasis), economic development (jobs, comparable employee salaries). Thank You! Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 3

December / January Community Calendar Census Information Education The United States Census Free GED Classes- Roam Chief Building. Title VI Annual Christmas Dinner- This event Bureau is preparing to count Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday will be held in the Title VI Dining Room/Multi- all citizens of the United States from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Chris Hill, Purpose Building on December 16th from next spring. The Pawnee Youth Services Coordinator at 918-762- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All donations are Nation has been working 2541, ext. 34. greatly appreciated. For more information with the Census Bureau to please contact the Title VI Office at (918)762- ensure that members and Health 4042. descendants of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Body Mass Index Competition- This Bikes for Tykes This toy drive will be held are accurately recorded. competition will be held at the Fitness on December 18th at the Roundhouse from Center beginning January 18, 2010. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will be drawing tickets for kids to win a bike; other children When completing the race Events will get toys donated by “Toys for Tots”. For field, tribal members and more information contact Mr. Al Thayer at descendants are encouraged Elders Christmas Bazaar- Several vendors (918)399-9041 or Mr. Chris Hill at (918)762- to indicate only the Pawnee will be on hand at the Title VI Dining Room 2541 ext. 34 Nation. The Census accepts on Saturday, December 19th. If you would only one race, so make sure like to sell your homemade crafts please General you put PAWNEE. Even if you contact the Elders Advisory Board at are not an enrolled member, (918)762-4042. Pawnee Business Council Meetings- These but you are a descendent, meetings are scheduled for December 9th, put PAWNEE as your race. Elders Bingo- This is held every Wednesday January 13th, and January 27th. at 12:00 p.m. in the Title VI Dining Room, The Census must be done Christmas Holiday- The Tribe will be closed unless otherwise noted. All donations are every 10 years, and more than greatly appreciated. for the holidays on December 24th and 25th. $400 billion in federal and Elders Shopping Trip- The Elders will be state funds are allocated to visiting department stores in Tulsa on New Year’s- The Tribe will be closed on tribes, states and communities December 8th. Transportation is leaving December 31st and January 1st. based on the information at 9:00 a.m. and will be back at 5:00 p.m. they gather. The funds that Transportation will be provided by the Title Annuity Checks- All tribal members enrolled the Pawnee Nation receives VI van and sign up sheets will be available as of August 1, 2009 will receive a $9.47 based on this data, provides at the Title VI dining room. Van seating is annuity check. The checks were mailed out for Indian education, health on a first come first served basis. For more 12/03/09 via USPS. care and job training. information contact the Title VI Office at (918)762-4042.

For your convenience, Chaticks si Chaticks Publication Schedule Tax & Enrollment Services are located Submission Deadline Next Issue Date in Building #1, the old Agency Building. January 15 February 2 March 20 April 6 490 Agency Rd 918-762-3624 *** To meet issue dates, submission deadlines will be strictly enforced *** Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- STONEWOLF CASINO & GRILL OPENING SOON By Lindsey Teter, TDC Director of to ensure that employees are prop- Marketing erly trained prior to the full scale grand opening. In a “soft opening,” StoneWolf Casino & Grill is on the establishment begins to operate schedule to open on the cusp of the without a lot of attention. new year. The new 10,000 square foot casino & restaurant is located at The first promotion will be held on the Pawnee Nation Travel Plaza on New Year’s Eve with the “Ringing Hwy 18 at the intersection of Hwy in Twenty Ten Party” where you can 412. With 214 games and a 67-seat win up to $2010! restaurant, StoneWolf Casino & Grill will offer legendary guest ser- As StoneWolf nears completion, vice and introduce the “Four Star” management has been gearing up to Players Club. hiring an additional 95 employees. Job fairs were held on November The goal is to have a ‘soft opening’ 12th in Stillwater and November that will begin prior to Christmas 20th in Pawnee. With the creation updates on opening dates. reserve. “Wolf” comes from the and continue until the official Grand of these 95 positions, PTDC will Opening Celebration in mid-Jan- be one of the largest employers in “StoneWolf” was chosen because Pawnee heritage where the wolf is uary 2010. The opening dates are Pawnee County! Applications are the name is both unique and time- a symbol of courage. Together, the dependent upon construction com- still being accepted. You can down- less and creates strong name rec- name and logo for “StoneWolf” pro- pletion and machine and equipment load an application at www.stone- ognition. “Stone” signifies strength vides a sturdy foundation on which installation. The time period for a wolfcasino.com. Check www.paw- and pays homage to the native- to build the brand. soft opening enables management neenation.org for notifications and stone buildings on the Pawnee tribal

Substance Abuse Program’s Red Ribbon Walk A Success dents. The goal pated in the event and chanted drug Reserve to bring substance abuse of the walk was free slogans while carrying banners awareness to the public. All Paw- to promote an through the streets of downtown nee Nation tribal employees, Head alcohol and drug Pawnee. Every year, tribal employ- Start employees, Housing Author- free way of life ees are encouraged to attend the ity employees and members of the for the commu- walk with the students. Pawnee Business Council, were nity of Pawnee. given prevention materials and rib- The Substance Abuse Program also bons to wear, and were asked by the This year, the distributed Red Ribbon Week pre- Substance Abuse Program to help walk was a huge vention materials to the students in promote Red Ribbon Week. success with the Pawnee Middle School and to double the par- tribal employees. The Substance Abuse Program ticipation than thanks everyone who helped On October 26, 2009 the Pawnee last year. Students and teachers in During Red Ribbon Week the Sub- throughout the week and partici- Nation Substance Abuse Program grades Kindergarten through 5th, as stance Abuse Program put up ban- pated in substance abuse prevention sponsored a Red Ribbon Walk with well as 18 tribal employees, partici- ners and flags throughout the Tribal and awareness activities. the Pawnee Elementary School stu- Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 5 aSST SEC of INDIaN affaIRS mEETS WITh TRIbaL LEaDERS job he’d ever had, but it was also the "Do you see why I would hesitate to most satisfying jobs he’d ever done become the face of the federal gov- in his life. ernment?" Echo Hawk asked, his voice choking with emotion. In the last eight years, there have been six different people serve in "I only want to do what is right and the position of Assistant Secretary- just in this position. It is not enough Indian Affairs. Once learning this, for me to be a good and honorable Echo Hawk said, “Indian Country trustee. I desire to be an agent of deserved better than that.” change.

"I knew by accepting that position, "I said yes because I think there's a if I were confi rmed by the United chance to do something that's never States Senate, I would become the been done before." face of the federal government in Indian Country," Echo Hawk said. Echo Hawk was then honored with a standing ovation. "I hesitated because the federal By Ashlee Worley about the diffi cult decision of ac- government in its relations to native “I’m going to give it all I can. I cepting the position of Assistant people has some very dark chapters, know I’m going to make mistakes. Friday, October 23, Assistant Sec- Secretary- Indian Affairs. some dark chapters in American I won’t be perfect. But I want you retary- Indian Affairs Larry Echo- history." to know, I will always try to do the Hawk met with close to 40 Oklaho- He said he was called by President very best of my ability to do what ma and Kansas tribal leaders about Barack Obama's transition team While still trying to decide whether is right and just. And I ask for for- the issues they face within Indian after the presidential election and or not to accept the job, Echo Hawk giveness. Many of the decisions Country. that after meeting with then -Sen. reread “Bury My Heart at Wound- I will make are tribe versus tribe. Ken Salazar — who would later be ed Knee: An Indian History of the I’m going to disappoint someone. I Echo Hawk was honored by the Ex- confi rmed as secretary of the inte- American West,” by Dee Brown. will disappoint someone that I love. ecutive branches of the Pawnee Na- rior — and being offered the job, he When I make those decisions all tion, Pawnee Nation College, City hesitated. The book was about military cam- I can promise you is I will do my of Pawnee and state of Oklahoma, paigns during 1860 and 1890, the best,” said Echo Hawk with each proclaiming October 23, "I did not seek this position," Echo- military actions launched against “Larry Echo Hawk Day.” Hawk told the group. "He (Salazar) Native Americans to remove them At the conclusion of the public ses- used the right words when he asked from their homelands, said Echo sion, Echo Hawk met privately with Echo Hawk was presented with is- me. He said, 'Your country is calling Hawk. I wanted to reread that book tribal leaders for a round table dis- sues concerning water rights, Indi- you into service.' " to get together the perspective I cussion that was closed to the media an Higher Education, Indian youth, would need in assuming the respon- and the public. Gaming and land into trust. While trying to decide about the po- sibilities. Though this book had sition, he met with former Assistant many dark chapters in the lives of The conference can be viewed at Although Echo Hawk was there to Secretary, Kevin Gover, who is also Native Americans, I knew of many www.ustream.tv/channel/Pawnee- listen, he did get the chance to ad- a Pawnee tribal member. Gover more, he said. Nation-Live. dress tribal leaders and citizens told him it was the most diffi cult ELDERS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR! Winter Bash At the Trading Post Casino SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Hot Seat Drawings TITLE VI DINING ROOM Monday, December 21st. Drawings start at 6:00pm and ending at 8:15pm. Compliment your holiday shopping with unique Come in for a chance to win cash or handmade items. There will be several vendors to choose from. Mark your calendar! If you would one of many electronics. like to sell your homemade crafts please con- tact the Elders Advisory Board at (918) 762-4042

*A customer may only win one for further information regarding table rental. time per promotion. Grill & Smokeshop All Promotion Rules Apply Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Obama: US must reverse course with Indians By Ben Feller, Associated Press address a deadly shooting rampage around a lot, and understood what it catching himself. He finished the at the Fort Hood Army base in Tex- was like to struggle and be ignored. thought more narrowly by say- WASHINGTON (AP) – President as. He said his administration would ing that for “the next three years Barack Obama assured American get answers to every question about “You will not be forgotten as long and one month” of his term that he Indians Thursday, November 5, the incident. as I’m in this White House,” Obama would ensure a new relationship is that they have a place in his White said to a sustained ovation. in place. House and on his agenda, telling Obama’s outreach to tribal leaders tribal leaders their marginalized amounted to a campaign promise Whether that promise results in ac- During the conference, agency of- community deserves more from its kept from a president who got sig- tion over the next few years will be ficials and tribal leaders discussed government. nificant support from Native Ameri- the test. In a question-and-answer problems facing American Indians, cans on his way to the White House. session, audience members pressed including economic development, “I get it. I’m on your side,” Obama Obama for government help on a education, health care, public safety told the largest gathering of tribal It comes as American Indians re- litany of matters, from more respect and housing. leaders in U.S. history. main entrenched in a class-action for sovereignty rights to environ- lawsuit against the federal govern- mental cleanup to concerns about The president signed a memo call- Obama devoted part of his own ment, claiming the government has offshore drilling. ing on every cabinet agency to give time and even more of his adminis- long swindled them out of land roy- him a detailed plan to improve the tration’s attention toward renewing alties. One leader pleaded with Obama to relationship between the govern- relations with American Indians. He find a way to make the federal com- ment and tribal communities. He opened a conference that drew lead- Obama said he didn’t blame tribal mitment lasting, so that it would has made good on pledges to hold ers from 386 tribal nations – the first leaders for skepticism about another not be at the whim of White House the summit and to give American meeting of its kind in 15 years – and politician offering hopeful words. elections. In the process, the speak- Indians a prominent voice on his he ordered every Cabinet agency to But he said he has no interest in er predicted Obama would win re- senior staff – and he reminded the take more steps toward more coop- going through the motions of just election, which apparently stuck audience of that. eration. holding a summit with them. with the president as he pledged to enforce the laws of the land. “We respect you as a man of your The president returned to the event The president seemed to connect word,” responded Jefferson Keel, at the Interior Department late in the best when he told his audience that “For the next eight years – the next president of the National Congress day for closing remarks, as sched- he was like them: an “outsider” who four years at least, let me not jump of American Indians. uled, but he altered his message to grew up without a father, moved the gun,” Obama said,

Pawnee Nation awarded New Violence Against Women Grant By Ted Moore, Tribal Planner can women who are victims of do- become a part of the grant and will 1979, will become the collaborative mestic violence, dating violence, include tribal and city police depart- partner for this grant. The organi- The Pawnee Nation recently was sexual assault, and stalking. The ments as well as other tribal person- zation offers victims the following awarded an application from the program will assemble a Violence nel that will focus on procedural services: domestic violence shelter, Grants to Indian Tribal Govern- Against Women Advisory Commit- and legal issues as well as general victim advocacy, individual and ments and Sexual Assault Services tee to assist and advise the Program. and cultural sensitivity. The OVW group counseling, sexual assault Program through the Office on Members of the community will Program will provide legal consul- response, parent education, relief Violence Against Women (OVW), be recruited to become Domestic tation for victims for situations such nursery for women with children, Department of Justice. The grant Violence Advocates. Collaborator as child custody, divorce proceed- offender intervention, and educa- award of $450,000 is for a three agreements with new agencies will ings, and protective orders. tion & outreach services. The Still- year period, from August 30, 2009 be made to enhance the availabil- water Domestic Violence Services to September 30, 2012. A Victim ity of support for Native American The Stillwater Domestic Violence organization will serve as the pri- Advocate and Administrative As- victims of domestic violence, dating Services, Wings of Hope, a non- mary referral source for this project. sistant will be hired to carry out the violence, sexual assault, and stalk- profit organization that began in project’s scope of work. ing. Pawnee Nation College The OVW Program will increase The OVW Program will imple- prevention messages in the com- ment a coordinated system for vic- “Indigenizing Higher Education” munity and improve the access of tim response, facilitated reporting, Enroll Today @ 918-762-3343 support services to Native Ameri- and victim healing. Training will Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 7 November is NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH FREE GED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE leaders, and scholars. Our debt to ensuring tribal communities have CLASSES UNITED STATES OF AMERICA our First Americans is immense, a meaningful voice in our national as is our responsibility to ensure policy debates as we confront the The Pawnee Nation of The indigenous peoples of North their fair, equal treatment and honor challenges facing all Americans. Oklahoma Education Division America -- the First Americans -- the commitments we made to their We will continue this construc- has partnered with the State of have woven rich and diverse threads forebears. tive dialogue at the White House Oklahoma to offer GED classes into the tapestry of our Nation's her- Tribal Nations Conference held in that are free to the public. Our itage. Throughout their long history The Native American community Washington , D.C. , this month. Na- class meets every Tuesday on this great land, they have faced today faces huge challenges that tive American voices have echoed and Thursday from 5 p.m. to moments of profound triumph and have been ignored by our Govern- through the mountains, valleys, and 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome, tragedy alike. During National Na- ment for too long. To help address plains of our country for thousands regardless of race or age. We tive American Heritage Month, we this disparity, the American Re- of years, and it is now our time to have classes averaging from recognize their many accomplish- covery and Reinvestment Act allo- listen. 10 to 15 people a night. If you ments, contributions, and sacrifices, cates more than $3 billion to help are interested or know someone and we pay tribute to their partici- these communities deal with their NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK pation in all aspects of American most pressing needs. In the Fiscal OBAMA, President of the United that would like to attend, please society. Year 2010 budget, my Administra- States of America , by virtue of the come by the Roam Chief tion has proposed over $17 billion authority vested in me by the Con- Building and ask for Chris Hill. This month, we celebrate the ances- for programs carried out by the stitution and the laws of the United try and time-honored traditions of Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian States , do hereby proclaim Novem- American Indians and Alaska Na- Health Service, and other Federal ber 2009 as National Native Ameri- tives in North America . They have agencies that have a critical role to can Heritage Month. I call upon all ACT and SAT guided our land stewardship poli- play in improving the lives of Na- Americans to commemorate this prep course cies, added immeasurably to our tive Americans. These programs month with appropriate programs cultural heritage, and demonstrated will increase educational opportuni- and activities, and to celebrate No- courage in the face of adversity. The Pawnee Nation Education ties, address the scourge of alcohol vember 27, 2009, as Native Ameri- Division is developing an From the American Revolution to abuse and domestic violence, pro- can Heritage Day. combat missions in Iraq and Af- ACT and SAT prep course for mote economic development, and the Native Youth. We need ghanistan , they have fought val- provide access to comprehensive, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have iantly in defense of our Nation as hereunto set my hand this thirtieth volunteers to help with this accessible, and affordable health program. If you are interested in dedicated servicemen and women. care. While funding increases do day of October, in the year of our Their native languages have also Lord two thousand nine, and of the receiving these services please not make up for past deficiencies, contact our offices at (918)762- played a pivotal role on the battle- they do reflect our determination to Independence of the United States 2541, ext. 34 or 24; or if you field. During World Wars I and II, honor tribal sovereignty and ensure of America the two hundred and would like to assist please give Native American code talkers devel- continued progress on reservations thirty-fourth. us a call. oped unbreakable codes to commu- across America. nicate military messages that saved countless lives. Native Americans As we seek to build on and strength- BARACK OBAMA have distinguished themselves as en our nation-to-nation relationship, inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual my Administration is committed to

Preschool Expands to New Building The Pa

ts Jessica and her class recently re- sition, and the OSU Princess, among turned from Taos where they designed other titles. Jessica is Pawnee, Osage, for the Art Museum. She has already Otoe and Sac & Fox.

h designed for Cherokee Nation day Jessica served as Miss Indian Okla- cares, Integris Hospice, OSU Tulsa en- homa 2007-08 and was honored to tranceway, and recently received an receive an Oklahoma Spirit Award in award from the American Society of 2008 for her leadership among youth. Landscape Architects and is a Lew She remembers the Pawnee Title VII Wentz research scholar. Indian Education and PANI HOPE had In October she received one of the a hand game honoring her during her INPRO 40 under 40 awards, which is a reign as Miss Indian Oklahoma. She lig national leadership award given by is very grateful for the support and is the National Center for American In- proud to represent the Pawnee Na- dian Enterprise Development. She is tion.

h also on the cover of the October edi- Jessica is the 24 year old daughter of tion of the new Dreamcatcher Maga- Ted and Terry Mason Moore. Ted is zine and is featured in an article inside. the Division Director for the Planning Department at the Pawnee Nation Jessica Moore, has been selected as Jessica is President of Alpha Pi Ome- and Terry is an Associate Justice on one of OSU's Seniors of Significance. ga, the native women's sorority at OSU, the Pawnee Nation Supreme Court. This is a very prestigious award, in is a member of the Multicultural Greek She is the great granddaughter of the which 45 seniors are selected based Council, was on the OSU Presidential late Sidney Sr. and Pearl Peters Moore, on their leadership, academic per- Search Committee, and has been and the granddaughter of late Ted formance and community activities, President of the Native American Stu- and Dycie Bravescout and the late and represents the top 1% of the 2010 dent Association and Vice President Thomasine Moore. graduating class. She will graduate in of the American Indian Science and May with a major in Landscape Archi- Engineering Society.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Daddy!!!

Lots of Love and Birthday wishes to Jamie Morrison

Love always: Ella, Quannah and Nipawset Albin

Happy Birthday Mom! We love you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Elise, Connor, Braden, Herman, and the rest of the gang. Community Hig Community From the Pawnee Nation Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 17

Congratulations to Joseph Springer III Community Hig Joseph Springer III, 16, Otoe-Missouria, Joseph was named team cap- Pawnee and Omaha, is a junior at tain for next year’s team. Jo- Lawrence High School in Lawrence, seph’s sister Jacy Springer, 14, Kansas. He is a member of the Law- Otoe-Missouria tribal member is rence High cross/country team, who also a member of the Lawrence won back to back state titles in class High School Cross/Country 6A. (2008/2009) Joseph also qualified team. Jacy is the only freshman for All-State honors by finishing in 14th from Central Junior High School place with a time of 16:31 in the 5K to run for Lawrence High as a race held at the University of Kansas freshman. Joseph & Jacy are Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kansas. the children of Galen B. Springer, Joseph also finished in 6th place the Lawrence, Kansas and Vera J. Regional Cross/Country Champion- Lyons, Pawnee, Oklahoma. Jo- ships held at Haskell Indian Nations seph’s grandparents are the late University on Oct. 24th to qualify for Joseph Jr. & Anna Mae Bassett the state championships with a time of Springer, and the late Horace 16:13. Joseph was one of 3 from Law- & Marcella Smith Lyons. We are rence High School who was named very proud of the accomplish- to the All-Area Team. Lawrence High ments these two student-athletes won the team championship at re- bring to our community and for gional’s which qualified them for state our Otoe-Missouria and Pawnee as a team. relatives in Oklahoma.

Quannah Morrison Receives student of the month Award

Quannah Morrison was student of the month Sept/Oct for his Kindergarten class at Greylock Elementary school. He is five yrs old and enjoys school, playing hockey, basketball, baseball and soccer.

Quannah also likes cheering for the Redsox, Celtics, Bruins and NE Patriots. He also enjoys playing with his little brother Nipawset Albin. Quannah is the son of Jamie Morrison and Ella Mae Jake-Blackowl of North Adams, Ma and

the grandson of Elizabeth Blackowl of Pawnee, OK and Rene and Jannine h Verhaegen of North Reading, MA. lig Pnc Recruits in Vegas Pawnee Nation College’s, Staci The PNC admissions team, Staci Glyckherr, Director of Admissions, Glyckherr, Marcie Stephenson and

and Marcie Stephenson, Admissions Andrew Gray, met with over 150 h Assistant, with Kareem Abdul Jabar, people and discussed the Col- Hall of Fame basketball player and lege’s educational opportunities.

the all-time leading scorer in NBA ts history at the NIGA conference in The trip was a success, as the Col- Las Vegas, where they were recruit- lege’s training program will be en- ing for both the ONLI and TGRI Pro- dorsed by National Gaming Regula- grams for Pawnee Nation College. tors in addition to NIGA.

Page 18 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Family Tree genealogy magazine selects Pawnee Family Photo for Calendar It is a picture of my grandparents My Grandfather was Buffalo Chief My grandmother had learned to sew; [who were also grandparents to sev- and was 10 or 11 years old when the I think she made her dress, as well eral cousins in Pawnee, etc. ] but for tribe was removed from Nebraska as their daughter Minnie’s dress. me - they were like my parents - I to Oklahoma in 1874. He took the Note the shawl on my grandmother, was their first and only grandchild English name William Mathews the women in our tribe wore shawls for 5 years - then others began drop- when an enrollment of tribal mem- whenever they were out and about. ping into the genetic pool! bers was done by the federal gov- ernment in preparation for the land The two children behind them are I had to submit background info for allotments; before the Oklahoma Wallace and Julia from his first the picture - had to estimate date Land Run in 1889. My grandmother marriage. They died in young adult- photo was taken, etc. but the main was born in Oklahoma. Recording hood. story was the following: of ages was not done in our tribe - Their first child Minnie is standing Re: Why I chose ~ the picture is the and ages are estimates. by Grandpa; [she died at 13 while only one I have of my grandpar- My grandmother’s name was Nan- at the government boarding school]. ents who were like my parents - my nie Lillie Curly Chief. Her father My grandmother is holding their father died when I was two - my was Curly Chief who also made the mother and I then lived with them. first son Phillip; she must have been tribal removal from Nebraska into 17+ at the time of the picture. They were like my proto-parents; Oklahoma. By Theda GoodFox Kresge I was their first grandchild and the The picture is estimated to have My grandparent’s marriage was an been taken in 1903 or 04 and may Family Tree genealogy magazine, only one for five years until others arranged marriage. It was his second have been done in Pawnee county in Cincinnati, Ohio - issued a call for came along. after his first wife died. My grand- Oklahoma. photos of ancestors to use on the They were full-blood Pawnee Indi- mother always said that she was 13 cover of their anniversary issue in ans. [I am too] or 14 years old when taken out of A thank you to Family Tree Maga- January. the government boarding school by zine for choosing my grandparents It was not uncommon in my Pawnee picture; it is truly an honor for me I submitted the above picture - al- her relatives to be married to Wil- tribe for grandparents to be most in- and the descendents of William and though it was not picked for the liam. He was 17+ years older than volved and of strong influence in Nannie. cover, they responded with a request Nannie when they were married. the rearing of the grandchildren. to use it in their 2010 desk calendar. She did not know him. Transportation news By Jim McCormick The Transportation Dept. would like to announce the result of the Skedee Bridge Project bid opening on November 12, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. The Pawnee Nation Transportation Department received four bids on the project with the Low Bid from Plains Bridge Co., in the amount of; $946,073.33. A formal award will be announced upon final Bid Tabulation by our Engineering Firm--Brawley Engi- neering. We anticipate work to be- gin in early January 2010. The Project is located two miles east of Skedee, over Black Bear Creek, on E/W County Road 0440. The Project will approximately take seven months to complete,without traffic being detoured during con- struction of the bridge. Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 19 Energy Conservation for the Pawnee Nation (former IHS Clinic) is undergoing utes. construction of its gshps in Decem- • Turn off equipment that is not in ber of 2009. Next, The Roam Chief use. building will undergo construction of its gshps 2010. The Pawnee Na- • On weekends turn off office tion regards these projects as a ma- equipment. jor step toward energy conservation • When you replace lighting in- and developing an environmentally stall energy efficient fluorescent friendly, self-sustaining energy pro- or light bulbs. gram. • Buy energy efficient equipment To conserve energy, the Pawnee Na- and home appliances. tion has taken several steps to be- • Set your thermostat to 68 de- come more energy efficient. First, grees during winter months, Ground Source Heat Pump being put into the Health and Community Center the International Energy Conserva- and for businesses 55 degrees tion Code is followed during new on weekends. construction and renovation proj- Phillip Cravatt, Environmental Sci- is currently implementing an energy • Open blinds/curtains to and let ects. Also, energy analysis is un- the sun warm your home and of- entist, Pawnee Nation DECS plan to utilize environmentally safe derway to critique energy usage for and secure energy sources that are fices. Due to increases in costs from the each building in the tribal complex. also economically beneficial. Finally, solar and wind resources are • Perform routine maintenance regional electricity supplier, the on home and office equipment. City of Pawnee raised the electric The renewable resources that the being evaluated as possible sources rates 11.95% as of January 1, 2010 Pawnee Nation is interested in de- for generation of electricity for use • Change filters in heating and and Indian Electric raised electric veloping include solar energy, wind by the Pawnee Nation. cooling units on a regular basis. rates 5% in May 2009. These rate and geothermal energy. Energy Conservation Tips: For additional information, contact increases, combined with the open- Currently, the Pawnee Nation is • Know how your energy is being Phillip Cravatt at pcravatt@paw- ing or expansion of existing build- neenation.org. ings and new construction, makes working on two ground source used by tracking energy costs. the need to conserve energy impera- heat pump projects (gshps). First, • Turn off lights if you’re going to tive. Therefore, the Pawnee Nation the Health and Community Center leave a room more than 15 min- Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative The Association of American In- riculum is strategically designed to To accompany the students during dian Physicians (AAIP) is now ac- prepare students for admission to the program, NNAYI is currently Happy Holidays cepting applications for the 13th college and professional schools, as accepting counselors to serve as annual Patty Iron Cloud National well as for careers in health and bio- chaperones and role models. Native from the Native American Youth Initiative medical research.” American college students in health (NNAYI), which will be held in our programs are encouraged to apply. nation’s capital, June 19-27, 2010. During interactive workshops, stu- Counselors receive all expenses Pawnee Nation! Native American high school stu- dents increase their skills in leader- paid, as well as a stipend at the end dents, ages 16 – 18, who have an ship; communication, studying and of the trip. interest in the health profession or testing, networking, professional biomedical research are encouraged behavior, interactive learning, and Application deadline for high school to apply. time management. AAIP member students is April, 16, 2010 and for physicians and health professionals counselor application is March 5, The NNAYI Program is designed to serve as role models for the students 2010. For more information contact educate high school students about and offer insights into their respec- Lucinda Myers, MSW, at the Asso- the various careers in the health tive health fields, including: medi- ciation of American Indian Physi- profession and biomedical research. cine; pharmacy; dentistry; public cians at (405)946-7072, or e-mail “Exploring the health field through and allied health; biomedical re- [email protected]. Applications NNAYI is a tremendous opportu- search; health policy development; may be downloaded from the AAIP nity for Native high school students and more. Students also learn about web site at http://www.aaip.org interested in pursuing a health ca- opportunities for mentoring and reer,” says Margaret Knight, AAIP’s shadowing with AAIP member phy- Executive Director. “NNAYI’s cur- sicians. Page 20 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009-

Oleta Joan Stoops Frieda A Shuckakosee July 9, 1947 - October 21, 2009 September 3, 1929 - October 15, 2009

Funeral services were held on Monday for Oleta Joan (Grey) Stoops, 80. Funeral Services were held here on Saturday morning for Frieda A Shuckakosee, 62, Cabool, Missouri, who passed away at her home on Thursday, October who died on Wednesday, October 21, at Tulsa. 15. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Pawnee to Fred Johnson and Regina Moore Wil- She was born in Fairfax on September 3, 1929, to Henry Thomas and son. Mary Jane Moses. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1948 Surviving is her mother Regina Moore and 5 children: Carol Dollie Johnson, Gwen- and was an enrolled member og the Pawnee Indian Nation. dolyn No Ear Chibitty; Jack No Ear; Harrison No Ear, Jr. and Billy Wayne Wild- She was united in marriage in Cleveland, Oklahoma, to Theodore Stoops cat. on December 22, 1951. To this union of 57 years were born 6 children: Great grandchildren surviving include: Jaidyn Spotted Wolf; Christopher No Ear; Connie, Steven, Timothy, Andrea, Catherine and Pamela. Taylor Vaughn; Kamry No Ear; Dexter No Ear; Ethan Wildcat and Evan Wildcat plus a number of other relatives and friends. After their marriage the first lived in Wichita then in Dodge City, Kansas. The family moved to West Plains, Missouri in 1976 where Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Paw- they purchased the Sahara Motel. They built and operated Hyways and nee Nation Multi-Purpose Complex with the Rev. P.J. Beard officiating. Interment Byways Christian Bookstore on north highway 63 in West Plains for was in the North Indian Cemetery in Pawnee under direction of the Poteet Funeral several years. They retired in 1995 and moved to Cabool. Home of Pawnee. Oleta was dedicated Christian and enjoyed Bible study, church and Christian fellowship. She attended Calvary Temple Church in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She enjoyed playing Chinese checkers and dominoes and was a fierce competitor. She made a quilt for each of Phyllis Sadie Gonzales her grandchildren and enjoyed cooking and caring for her family and August 31, 1928 - October 26, 2009 they say she made the best peanut brittle and corn bread dressing in the world, and her grandchildren always knew that her prayers followed Lifetime Pawnee resident Phyllis Sadie Gonzales (Staiwa), 81, passed them wherever they went. away at a Tulsa hospital on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born in Pawnee on August 31, 1928, to Colonel Moore and Dollie Sher- Surviving is her husband, Ted Stoops, of the home in Cabool and 6 man (Justice) Moore and passed away on Monday at the St. Francis hospital in children: Connie Swartz and husband Rick of Beatrice, Nebraska; Tulsa. She married Howard Gonzales on December 29, 1949 in Pawnee and he Steve Stoops and wife Sue of Phoenix, Arizona; Tim Stoops and wife preceded her in death on June 4, 1968. Trish of West Plains; Cathy Evans and husband Randy of Garden City, Kansas and Pamela Clemments and husband Paul of Rapid City, South Sadie was raised in the Native American Church as her father held the position Dakota plus 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and a 12th of roadman. She studied the Bible with Jehovah Witnesses which she greatly to be born soon. had affection for pioneer, Minnie Cooper. She worked for many years in the cafeteria of the Pawnee Living Center and the Southern Oaks Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Raymond She was a full blood Pawnee of the Pitahauerat, Chaui, amd Kitkehaki bands “Sonny.” and had a love and respect for her culture and traditions which she related to Funeral services were held on Monday, October 19, at Calvary Temple her children. Church, Mountain Grove, MO. with Pastor Bill Morris officiating. Sadie is survived by her 5 children: Phyllis Gonzales, Dollie Gonzales, Janet She had 16 pallbearers, all of them her grandchildren. Interment was Gonzales, and Sherman Gonzales, all of Pawnee and Dena Dishman of Pratt, in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetary, Ponoma, Missouri, under the Kansas. direction of Elliot-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Amy, Cami, Mia, Susan, Ryan, Don, James, and Joshua, plus 2 great-grandchildren: Sophia Toalson and Michael Dishman. Plus a sister, Regina Wilson, Pawnee, and a number of relatives and other friends. Preceding her in death, was her husband, Howard, and her parents, Colonel and Dollie Moore; Son Howard P. Gonzales; daughter Susan Gonzales; brother Wilson Moore and sisters Elizabeth Horsechief, Verona Horsechief and Dena Littlesun, and her grandson, Kyle Dishman. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee. Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 21

PAWNEE IHS NEW PATIENT PROCEDURES

If you are a new patient, it is easy to • Picture ID 5th Annual Bikes for establish a chart, but the following • Social Security card items are required: • Insurance cards (both front and Tykes Christmas Party back copies) Adults and children: The Pawnee Nation and other partners have • Certificate Degree of Indian All children and expecting mothers Blood (self, parent or spouse) who are new will need to visit with teamed up with Al Thayer for the 5th Annual • Children using a parents CDIB Patient Benefits coordinator to enroll Bikes for Tykes Christmas Party. must have a State issued birth for Oklahoma Soonercare/ Medic- certificate aid. This free family event will be December 18 from • and/or Proof of Tribal enrollment 6-9 p.m. at the Pawnee Nation Roundhouse. • Picture ID Starting October 7, 2009 operating Children aged 0-14, will receive a Christmas gift, • Social Security card hours are Monday- Friday 8:00am- along with a chance to win a new bike. There • Insurance cards (both front and 4:30pm, to be seen in the Medical back copies) Clinic you must check in before will be food, fun and games for the whole family. 3:30pm. Pregnant non- Indian women: The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation donated • Certificate Degree of Indian We have also begun immunizing our 200 gifts, but to make the event an even bet- • Blood (Child’s Father) patients over age 18 against seasonal ter success, the program is asking for 200 more • and/or Proof of Tribal enrollment Flu (Influenza), all children over 6 donations and volunteers. For more information, • Marriage License or notarized months old are urged to receive flu contact Al Thayer at 918-399-9041 or Chris Hill at • Paternity Affidavit shots. Children’s vaccine will be • Proof of Pregnancy (letter from available within 30-45 days. You 918-762-2541 ext. 34. Doctor, Health Department, or can receive a flu shot any day of the Ultrasound picture) week by checking in at registration. PAWNEE NATION STAFF DIRECTORY Building 64: 762-3621 Building #1: 762-3624 • Executive Office • Tax Office/Enrollment Office • Pawnee Business Council • Repatriation • Finance • Human Resources Pawnee Tribal Court: 762-3649 • Grants & Contracts • IT Department Wellness Center • Tribal Planner/ANA SEDS • REACH US 2010: 762-6495 • Communications • Title VI: 762-4042 • ICDBG/Health Center Project: 762- 3621 • 0-2- Day Care: 762-2489 • Indian Child Welfare: 762-3358 Pawnee Nation College • Albin Leadingfox Building: 762-3343 Roam Chief Building: 762-2541 • Diabetes Tribal Development Corporation: 762-4832 • Education & Training • CHR’s I.H.S. Housekeeping: 762-3605 • Food Distribution

Family Development Center Fire Station • Fitness Center: 762-3000 • Pawnee Nation P.D.: 762-3013 • Hukasa Child Center: 762-3007 • DECS/ Transportation: 762-3655

Pawnee Nation Housing: 762-3454 Property/Roads: 762-2273 Substance Abuse Program: 762-2153 Page 22 Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Von Del Chamberlain gives lecture over Pawnee star chart By Elise Peters of the process of reading the stars. Pawnees even relied on the stars On September 10, Von del Cham- to determine when to plant their berlain, author of “When the Stars crops during the spring and summer Came Down to Earth: Cosmol- months. ogy of the Skidi Pawnee Indians of North America,” gave a lecture and He also gave a presentation on the presentation about the Pawnee’s “Map of the Heavens” that the Paw- belief of the stars. nee people had drawn onto a buffalo hide used to create a bundle. This Chamberlain showed slides of Paw- map to the stars showed everything nee families from the past, pictures from the Pawnee Nasharo council, of stars and groups of stars, and also to the Pawnee chief, to the story of places that the Pawnees lived before how Pawnee people had come into they were removed from their Ne- existence. Chamberlain helped his braska homeland to Oklahoma. He audience develop a better under- showed how the earth lodge was an standing of the stars, and reminded essential part of viewing the stars, listeners of the historical impor- how the placement of every log tance of the stars to the Pawnee way had a role, and how the direction of life. lodge faced was an important part Pawnee Nation’s Division of Title vi program recipe Natural Resources and Safety This is one of the meals that we serve at the Nutrition site and had many requests for this recipe. It is very simple to make and great for gather- ing with the family. If there is something on our monthly menu that you enjoyed and would like a recipe please let us know and we will be happy to assist you. TATER TOT CASSEROLE RECIPE YIELDS: 12 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 – 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS

2 pounds Ground beef 1 bag (32 ounce) Tater Tots (you can use two-optional) 2 (10.75 ounce) cans Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 2/3 cups Skim Milk By Phillip Cravatt, Environmental and come up with conclusions about 2 teaspoons Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Scientist, Pawnee Nation DECS the condition of the ponds they are 1 teaspoon Pepper testing. The goal is to help students In recognition of the importance of Salt to taste become aware of how their actions 1 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese - optional educating today’s youth and prepar- affect their environment. ing them for the future, the Divi- DIRECTIONS sion of Natural Resources & Safety The Firefighter Outreach program launched Environmental Outreach allows children to explore the Fire 1. Brown the ground beef in the skillet. Drain then add Onion Powder, and Firefighter Outreach Programs. Station and see the equipment used Garlic to fight house and grass fires, haz- The Environmental Outreach pro- 2. Powder, Pepper and Salt to taste. Mix well. ardous material and rescue equip- 3. Spread ground beef mixture on the bottom of the greased casserole gram explains what constitutes a ment. Also, firefighters travel to dish. (9x9 dish) pollutant; explains about macro in- local daycares, so smaller children 4. Cover the ground beef with layers of tater tots. Set aside. vertebrates; and, explains how pol- have exposure to people who some- 5. In a bowl, mix together Cream of Mushroom Soup and milk until well lutants and micro invertebrates af- day might help them. Through the incorporated. fect the health of aquatic systems. Firefighter Outreach Program, chil- 6. Pour the soup mixture over the tater tots and sprinkle the top with Under the guidance of the DECS dren are given hats and fire safety shredded cheddar cheese. staff, children set up the experi- information that explains the dan- 7. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes until tater ment, collect bugs, analyze the data gers of fire. Tots are browned. Chaticks si Chaticks -December 2009- Page 23

PAWNEE NATION OF OKlAHOMA ENRoLLmENT NEWS ENROllMENT DEPARTMENT Happy Holidays to you and your lowing information. Addresses that CHANGE OF ADDRESS AUTHORIZATION families! have been undeliverable from previ- ous mailings, will not be mailed out. First, I would like to introduce the These annuity checks can be picked Date: ______Date of Birth: ______new Enrollment Administrative As- up at the enrollment department or sistant, Karen Haymond. She is mailed after the address is updated. making a huge contribution with her Name: ______presence, and I am looking forward Please update your and/or your to working as a team with her in child’s address by doing one of the Current Address: meeting Pawnee Nation tribal mem- following: stop by the enrollment of- ber’s enrollment needs. fi ce to update an address, request a ______change of address form by phone and ______We have forty new Pawnee Nation mail back the form to the enrollment ______tribal members, who were enrolled department, mail in a written request on September 23, 2009 by Resolu- to update your address to Pawnee tion #09-50 from the Pawnee Nation Nation Enrollment, P.O. Box 470, Business Council. We are currently Pawnee, OK 74058 or you may e- processing new applications to be ______mail a request to update an address to Signature of enrolled member or guardian tentatively enrolled during Decem- [email protected]. On ber 2009. Applications received after your request to update your address November 23, 2009 will be processed for you and/or your child please put Mail to: P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058 during the fi rst quarter of 2010. full name, date of birth and enroll- All tribal members enrolled as of Au- ment number. gust 1, 2009 will receive a $9.47 an- If you have any questions please e- CHATICKS SI CHATICKS nuity check. The checks were mailed mail or call the Enrollment Depart- out 12/03/09 via USPS. If you know ment at 918/762-3624. Published by Contact Information of any family or friends that did not receive their annuity check, please Carrie Peters The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma P.O. Box 470 ask them to contact the Enrollment Enrollment Manager Pawnee, OK 74058 Department or give them the fol- News & Communications Staff (918) 762-3621 Amy Watters [email protected] ThE CENSUS NEEDS ThoUSaNDS of Ashlee Worley www.pawneenation.org PEoPLE IN okLahoma To fILL JobS Suzie Kanuho The US Census Bureau will hire cruiting Assistants, Crew Leaders, Elise Peters thousands of people throughout Crew Leader Assistants, Census the state of Oklahoma between Takers and Census Clerks. Amount now and next spring. This strong of pay depends on position and lo- Graphic Design & Layout economic shot in the arm is like cation. Work related mileage is re- having several factories open up imbursed. There may be some op- Ashlee Worley in the state! Up to a total of ap- portunities for advancement. Communications Manager proximately 5,000 people will be on staff during peak times. Positions are available in every If you see an error in one of our stories, community. “This is the largest civilian mobi- please bring it to our attention. lization of workers in the history The U. S. Census Bureau encour- of the United States” said Dennis ages interested persons to apply for you may contact us by phone at Johnson, Regional Director. these jobs by calling the Toll Free Jobs Line at 1-866-861-2010. 918-762-3621 X 25. By e-mail at These are good paying, temporary [email protected] jobs for the fi eld positions of Re- or by mail at PO Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058. opening

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