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Top photo: Early dgwaget (fall) blooms make an New, expanded Coronavirus Relief Program appearance across CPN provides greater assistance opportunities to A LOOK INSIDE Page 3 Tribal citizens and businesses The Citizen Potawatomi Nation legislature voted in September to expand CARES Act programs. Phase III of the program includes new assistance for Tribal citizens as well as updates to previous programs. CPN Health Services welcomes chiropractor to staff New programs in Phase III include a program to help off set increased expenses due to COVID-19 and a Page 6 foreclosure and eviction program. “More than 65 percent of the funds CPN received from Treasury will go directly to Citizen Potawatomi member support programs,” said CPN Tribal Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett. “We will keep responding to the needs of Overcoming coronavirus stress our Tribe for as long as we are able - until we run out of this money.” Page 12 New Programs have been negatively impacted by the The COVID-19 Post-Secondary CPN public schools language The COVID-19 Foreclosure and COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Assessment Grant will provide course sees surge in enrollment Eviction Prevention Program will eligible Citizen Potawatomi Nation provide eligible Citizen Potawatomi Citizen Potawatomi traditions revere tribal members with the opportunity Pages 14-19 Nation tribal members, not living in elders, and as a testament to these to receive up to $100 in a one-time Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal foundational beliefs, CPN elected officials reimbursement online prep and/ Tribal Executive and Housing, with a one-time payment voted to lower the age restrictions for the or test fees for the ACT, SAT, GRE, Legislative updates of up to $3,000 to help prevent Elder Food Security Program and the GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or eviction or foreclosure. This program is Elder Housing Assistance Program from OAT. Students must be enrolled in a Page 20 limited to one assistance payment per 65 to 60. The food assistance program prep program or scheduled to take an household in which one or more tribal provides $200 grocery allowance per assessment for the indicated exams from Walking on members eligible for this assistance eligible Tribal member per month through March 1, 2020 through Dec. 30, 2020. reside. Payments will be made directly December 2020. The housing program to the landlord or mortgage lender. provides payments of up to $500 per COVID-19 Post-Secondary Student month for three months to elders who are Support will provide eligible Citizen The COVID-19 Related Expenses Pro- behind on rent or mortgage payments. Potawatomi Nation tribal members gram provides up to $500 to Citizen with a one-time $1,150 support grant Potawatomi Nation tribal members who Updated Education Programs that may be utilized for costs related to housing insecurity and overcrowding, are over 18 years old and who have had Education is another area that is vitally online fees, extra travel costs, lost expenses related to the COVID-19 emer- important to the future of the Citizen wages, professional consulting, tutoring gency. Expenses must have been incurred Potawatomi Nation and its citizens. and technology expenses due to the from March 1, 2020, through Dec. 30, Updates to existing programs seek to

PR SRT STD PR SRT COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 49 PERMIT 2020. Expenses may not include any provide greater access to CPN member STIGLER, OK 74462 The program is structured to award expense attributable to debt on an asset students through the COVID-19 Student $400 tied to technology and $750 tied such as a home or vehicle loan, or to any Assistance Fund, COVID-19 Technology to the remaining hardship categories. other type of loan repayment, and may Program, Post-Secondary Assessment not include any expense barred by federal Grant and COVID-19 Post-Secondary More Information law, the Nation’s law, or these regulations. Technology and Student Support Program. Expenses may not include expenses ad- Other programs include the Disability dressed or reimbursed by other forms of The COVID-19 Student Assistance Food Security Program, which Federal, State, or local assistance or by Fund will provide eligible Citizen provides a $200 grocery stipend to assistance from the Nation, whether from Potawatomi Nation tribal member Tribal members who are enrolled in this Relief Fund or from other sources. parents with a one-time $300 allowance, the Social Security Disability Program per eligible Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Business Interruption Grant Updated Programs dependent, that may be utilized for for Tribal member-owned business, school clothes, masks and other necessary The COVID-19 Income Loss Support which provides up to $5,000 in relief school supplies needed to respond to the to businesses which have had negative Program, previously the Individual COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Program, has been adjusted due to financial impact due to COVID-19. changes in guidelines released by the The COVID-19 Technology Program “If you think you do not need this U.S. Treasury. This relief provides up to is offered to equip all school age Citizen support, please think of a Citizen $1,200 to Citizen Potawatomi Nation Potawatomi Nation children with tech- Potawatomi you know who might,” tribal members who have experienced nology tools, such as laptops and internet Barrett added. “Contact them, forward loss of income/employment due to access, that will better enable distance them this article, our biggest challenge is COVID-19. To qualify, tribal members learning necessitated by COVID-19. getting the word out to our members.” will be required to provide proof that Eligible applicants would receive a one- they have been furloughed without pay time $400 allowance per eligible Citi- To apply and get more information, or unemployed and attest that they zen Potawatomi Nation dependent. visit potawatomi.org/cares. 2 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with #IndigenousPinkDay The American Indian Cancer Foundation brings attention to Indigenous women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Indigenous Pink Day. On Oct. 15, they encourage support for Native communities’ struggle with the disease by wearing pink and sharing photos on social media with the hashtags #IndigenousPink and #IndigenousPinkDay. According to the AICF, breast cancer accounts for the second-highest number of cancerous deaths in Native women. “Native women have a higher chance of developing breast cancer than non- Hispanic whites; they also have a higher breast cancer death rate. Indigenous Pink Day aims to raise awareness of breast cancer disparities in Indian Country and educate community members about the importance of early detection and screening,” said AICF Cancer Programs Manager Lindsey Petras. a mammogram every one or two once a month following the menstrual Approximately 2,100 men in the U.S. Citizen Potawatomi Nation opened its years. Those with a family history of cycle and performing it in the shower. receive breast cancer diagnosis every year. CPN West Clinic Imaging Center in 2019 breast cancer and other risk factors “While there are factors that increase and recently expanded with a specialized should talk with their health care “Go into the armpit, the axilla, and a person’s risk for developing breast mammography unit. Lead Mammography provider about starting sooner. to bottom of the clavicle,” she cancer, anyone can get it,” Petras Technician Christy Jones brought 35 said. “All of that is considered said. “This year’s campaign strives to years of experience to CPN in spring “Think of it like a pap smear or a chest breast tissue. So, do a good exam on educate all Indigenous people about 2020. The top-of-the-line equipment X-ray or anything else,” Jones said. yourself, know your body and what the importance of breast health to continues to impress her, including “Mammography needs to be viewed not is normal for you and what is new.” reduce breast cancer inequities in our the 3D mammography machine that only as a diagnostic tool but also added Annual gynecological or primary care communities. We want to remind simultaneously takes 3D and 2D images. as part of your annual screening. Newly physicals remain essential in addition people that all bodies have breasts, and developed abnormalities can then be to knowing family history. It is also it’s important to take care of them.” In patients with dense breast tissue, caught sooner. Early detection is your 3D mammography is impressive important to maintain records and key. Earlier detection could mean a better Visit cpn.news/homeexam for a guide because it takes the pictures in different transfer mammography results when outcome of your prognosis and even a on self-examinations from the National planes of the breast. This allows the switching doctors. The American lesser treatment and/or treatment time.” Breast Cancer Foundation. On Oct. radiologist to see multiple images Indian Cancer Foundation recommends 15, dress in pink and share photos on in each of the views rather than the preventative measures such as While mammograms detect cancerous Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using standard two-dimensional images. breastfeeding, quitting smoking, limiting masses imperceptible by touch, many alcohol consumption, exercising regularly #IndigenousPink, #IndigenousPinkDay, “Early detection is your key” breast cancer patients notice larger and maintaining a healthy weight. #CancerScreeningSavesLives and ones first. Jones believes that monthly #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Find The National Breast Cancer Foundation self-examinations help find patients’ The Indigenous Pink Day theme more resources and information recommends women over 40 get lumps. She recommends picking a day for 2020 is #AllBodiesHaveBreasts. at americanindiancancer.org. CPN oversees ITEMC donation distribution The Inter-Tribal Emergency “We’re following our plan, and it’s Management Coalition recently working,” Zientek said. “We’re tweaking received a generous donation of more it here and there, but it’s working.” than 60,000 masks and 26,500 face shields to assist Native Nations across Zientek and his team of CPN employees Oklahoma during the coronavirus have discussed the Nation’s approach pandemic. ITEMC Chairman to cleaning and disinfecting during and Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s the pandemic through ITEMC, Director of Emergency Management which has helped several Tribes and Housekeeping Tim Zientek develop strategies of their own. organized the donation distribution. “They’ve implemented their own practices, “As Chairman of the Inter-Tribal and we’re happy to share our strategies Emergency Management Coalition, with the members. That is what makes I would like to thank our generous ITEMC a great organization — we donors for supporting our organization,” share different approaches and ideas Zientek said. “The lifesaving donations to different situations,” he said. we have received and distributed Throughout the past seven months, throughout Indian Country have made Zientek and ITEMC have experienced an enormous impact. We appreciate a true sense of community with tribes, all our donors and look forward to federal, state and local agencies stepping working with them in the future.” up to share knowledge and supplies. Established in December 2004, ITEMC “I’m humbled, but most of it is just brings together tribal emergency doing what needs to be done,” Zientek management and local, state and CPN Emergency Management Director and ITEMC Chairman Tim said. “And it’s just the right thing to do national agencies to plan and improve Zientek and department staff organize face masks provided by donors. — working together to help each other.” emergency preparedness and response for tribes across Oklahoma. By and try to help each other through Management Agency who created a list for For those interested in donating becoming a 501(c)(3), ITEMC can this crisis because this is something Zientek and his team to use to separate the supplies to help tribes across Oklahoma now accept tax-deductible donations. that is unprecedented,” he said. masks and face shields to box for delivery. combat the coronavirus pandemic, Zientek encourages reaching out to “We developed ITEMC because we The recent donation included 60,000 Readiness the organization online: itemc.org. need to work together and share those adult-sized and 12,000 youth-sized masks resources, whether it’s information as well as more than 26,000 face shields. ITEMC members developed individual that one of us receives or whether ITEMC participating tribes indicated plans for a potential pandemic, which its goods that we receive. We share their needs to the Federal Emergency gave them a head start on response. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 3 CPN Health Services welcomes chiropractor to staff

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health The university has received recognition as New clinic Services expanded its offerings one of the top programs of its kind in the throughout the last decade, with the U.S. Dr. Briggs then moved to Oklahoma Currently, Dr. Briggs takes appointments addition of an imaging center, physical and took over his grandfather’s at the CPN Physical Therapy offices on therapy services and an urgent care practice in El Reno. In 2012, he the second floor of the CPN West Clinic Imaging Center. Patient service always clinic. Tribal member Dr. Wylie Briggs, opened his own office in Oklahoma remains at the forefront of his mind. D.C., joined health services staff in mid- City, which he ran until this year. August as the Nation’s first chiropractor. “I feel like I want to give more to the “Then Dr. Vascellaro came along with “Since I became an employee of the patient because they got in their car; this offer, and it was just too great of an they drove all the way over to see me. Potawatomi Nation and got to know opportunity to pass up,” Briggs said. more about what all happens here There are in a lot of pain, and I want … I can’t tell you how proud I am to Chiropractic medicine to reward them for trusting me to be a member of all this that’s going take care of them. So I do everything on,” he said. “Just the things they’re Dr. Briggs believes his skills help complete I can to make them feel as good as I doing to help everybody and just work CPNHS offerings. While many people can while they’re there,” Briggs said. together is just amazing to me.” think of chiropractic as pain management He offers several amenities, including for the back and neck, he approaches roller tables and decompression Dr. Briggs lived in New Mexico for most his practice in more holistic terms. of his life, which made connecting to tables for spinal disc problems. CPN and his heritage difficult. However, “We can work on knees. We can work “And then our friendly faces will be the Leton family descendant moved on elbows. We can work on a wrist. If there, of course,” Briggs said. to Oklahoma nearly 23 years ago, and Tribal member Dr. Wylie Briggs, there’s a joint there, we can work on CPNHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. D.C., brings nearly 23 years of it, basically. There’s so much more to The Tribe is renovating a building Vascellaro, D.O., recruited him to work experience as a chiropractor to Citizen it than just low back pain and neck near the FireLake Express Grocery for the Tribe in 2020. The new and Potawatomi Nation Health Services. pain, but that is where the majority in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, for a exciting opportunity surprised Briggs. of patients come from,” Briggs said. stand-alone chiropractic clinic. old, inspired by his grandfather who was “I thought it’d be a great fun challenge, a chiropractor and owned a practice. He also focuses on overall patient health “We are in the process of making it basically — an opportunity to help and guides them through improvements more patient-friendly and easier for the “I started to go back to school again, the Potawatomi people or any tribal in their movement, nutrition and lifestyle patients to maneuver around,” Briggs members in the area,” Briggs said. didn’t know why I was going to go said. “We’re adding some rooms, taking back to school. My grandfather, who from the first visit. Dr. Briggs recognizes “Maybe they weren’t able to get to a the uniqueness of a Native American some walls down, doing things like that chiropractor before. And I just thought was a chiropractor, called me up and health facility that offers chiropractic care. to make it more conducive to what we that’d be really something else to be able said, ‘Hey, come talk to me again.’ So, want to be able to do for our patients.” I sat down with him and had a long to help and introduce chiropractic to “By starting here, I’m hoping that this will talk with him and decided this was Patients can schedule appointments the ones that had not had a chance to open up the eyes of all the other tribes witness it or be a participant with it.” the thing to do. I’m glad I did. I’m by calling Citizen Potawatomi Nation really glad I did. I really enjoy taking as well, and they’ll start implementing Health Services at 405-878-4693. Decades of experience care of my patients,” Briggs said. chiropractic clinics there also,” he said. Find more information online “And one of my goals basically is to be a at cpn.news/health. Dr. Briggs began seeing patients In 1997, he graduated with his Doctor of flagship, if you want to call it that, to be 23 years ago. He decided to attend Chiropractic from the Parker University a model for everybody else to say, ‘Hey, chiropractic school at nearly 35 years College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. (CPN) can do it. So can we. Let’s do it.’” Milakovic adds customs certification to Iron Horse client offerings A lack of clarity on tax and customs rules to pursue a Customs Certification some products are capped if they come often challenges businesses in international Specialist program to address this from the same country. I can help commerce. An Oklahoma-based firm need. In August 2020, CPN received identify what our tenant needs and that manufactures small components notification from the certification board where we can find it while saving their for a larger product here likely does not that she passed the final CCS exam. It bottom line from tariffs,” she said. have a full-time staff member dedicated concluded a six-month online course to the regulations required to import and consisting of 23 modules teaching the The wide array of topics that a CCS export. This may cause the firm to miss nuances of customs and duties through requires sometimes intimidates firms growth opportunities with untapped the National Customs Brokers & from exploring global markets for their markets and customers. Following Forwarders Association of America. products. Collard hopes Milakovic’s conversations with potential investors expertise can be a cost-free benefit of Iron Horse Industrial Park, a Tribal- “Each topic helped me grow and develop for tenants at Iron Hose. In the short owned site, Citizen Potawatomi Nation as an import professional,” Milakovic and long term, her services provide Economic Development and Planning said. “By participating in the CCS cost savings for those doing business Director James Collard, Ph.D., established program, I learned numerous venues inside the industrial park’s foreign trade internal experts to fill this void. in improving my professional skills zone. The park’s first tenant, Pro Pipe while continuing to stay up with USA, whose manufacturing plant will “If you’re in the business of the rapidly changing marketplace likely go online in the fall of 2020, is manufacturing, you probably don’t have within the import industry.” currently utilizing her services. time to focus on dense regulations,” Vedrana Milakovic expands skillset as a Collard said. “As a good partner at These nuances include import and certified customs specialist in August 2020. “If you have companies who have never CPN, we can provide someone on site export issues, customs brokers worked in a foreign-trade zone, someone to evaluate the costs and determine licensing requirements and agency come from, by changing their supplier with a CCS like me is there to assist the best way to navigate customs at agreements, U.S. Harmonized Tariff may help save money,” she said. them filling out their paperwork,” said little or no cost to the manufacturer.” Classification System, tariff treatments Milakovic. “I work with our in-park and trade agreements, Foreign Trade Given the current climate of an tenants, liaise with our main FTZ site at For all potential tenants at Iron Horse, the Zones, recordkeeping and much more. ongoing trade war between the U.S. World Rogers FTZ #106 to ensure they’re economic development department can Starting with the initial interaction and China, she monitors ongoing in compliance with the zone’s standards.” offer evaluations of the business’ needs and with Iron Horse, Milakovic can duty restrictions and costs associated future costs. If they locate to the industrial assess and offer solutions to save time with commerce in the world’s For more information on the services park, the economic development and money for those doing business preeminent manufacturing power. offered at Iron Horse Industrial Park department provides an in-house service inside the park’s foreign-trade zone. through the Citizen Potawatomi of handling the company’s ongoing “I’ll look at other avenues for their Nation Department of Economic customs paperwork for a small fee. “The first thing I’d ask them is where products to see if there are other Development and Planning, please do they get their products from, suppliers in different countries that visit ironhorsecpn.com. Collard encouraged Administrative because sometimes depending on may not face import restrictions. We Research Analyst Vedrana Milakovic the country and components those can also keep an eye on quotas, as Get the Hownikan via email! If you would like your newspaper via email, please send your name and address to [email protected] and let us know. 4 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN North Dakota artist Nelda Schrupp named Honored One at Red Earth Festival By Brandy McDonnell, and ’70s, the bell-bottom pants and The Oklahoman leisure suits, I used to make them for my husband, and they were fun.” This article and photograph originally ran in the Sunday Oklahoman on Sept. 6, A 1990 University of North Dakota 2020, and is reprinted here with permission. graduate, she majored in ceramics in college, but a friend encouraged Even 26 years later, Nelda Schrupp her to take a metalworking class. still recalls winning an honorable mention at her first Red Earth Festival. “Right from the get-go, I was just amazed at what metal could do, and “To me, that was like the sky gave me the I just had a new love of material and sun, because I was just beginning my art medium. I just ran with it and I’m still career at that time. I was awestruck and in running with it,” she said. “The nice wonderment,” recalled the Nakota Sioux thing about fabrics and metals is that artist. “I was being accepted for what I was striving to be as an artist. ... They deserve they’re such forgiving materials. Some some of the credit for encouraging me to people think that metal is so hard and continue in the direction I was going.” so sturdy and static, but it isn’t. It’s flexible ... so is fabric, it’s so free form The nationally renowned North Dakota- and flowing and moving all the time. based artist made another pilgrimage ... You can take it and mold it and just to Oklahoma this year for the Red create something that’s uniquely you.” Earth Festival, where she was named 2020 Red Earth Honored One Nelda Schrupp poses for a photo at the Red Earth Festival at Grand Event Center at the Grand Casino Along with her “spirit dress” she also the 2020 Red Earth Honored One. She Hotel & Resort. (Photo by Bryan Terry of The Oklahoman) is displaying, among other artworks, a is showing at this year’s Red Earth set of handmade jingle dresses in red, festival continues through Sunday at “This is really the first show of the several of her well-known contemporary white, yellow and red to signify healing the Grand Casino, which is owned year because so many have been versions of Native rattles, sacred items for those affected by COVID-19. by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. canceled,” said Broken Arrow painter traditionally only made by men. Previously, the event’s primary home Clancy Gray, who is Osage. “I kind of jumped that boundary by “The jingle dress (dance) was to dance for was the Cox Convention Center, which the people to help heal the people, so I making mine very contemporary out of is expected to be phased out once While Schrupp attended her first call them ‘Spirit of Healing’ dresses,” she metal, out of semi-precious stones, but the new downtown Oklahoma City Red Earth in 1994, she has rotated said. “It’s just a mishmash of emotions still sticking with some of the design convention center is completed. between the Oklahoma festival and the and thoughts (to be here) ... but it’s Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival in elements of our tribal history, of the always nice to see the old friends.” “In the past few years, we’ve noticed Indianapolis for the past several years. horse hair and the deer antler. ... That’s that there’s a lot of people at our But the latter was canceled this year. just all combined with geometric shapes Schrupp is among more than 50 Native events from rural Oklahoma ... and and hollow forms, creating work with American artists from around the state Shawnee is located in a place that’s Despite some anxiety about traveling kind of a futuristic appeal,” she said. and country gathering through Sunday very easily accessible to just jump during the pandemic, the Lakota, at the 34th Annual Red Earth Festival. North Dakota, resident said she was “(Some people) they always comment, on the highway,” Cagigal said. excited to return to Red Earth. ‘Oh, this is not Indian art.’ ... It’s “Shawnee has embraced the event.” Although the event was delayed from really hard to be different, but I just June to Labor Day weekend in light of “I sometimes call myself an honorary Festivalgoers must follow the casino’s hung in there. And Red Earth gave the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of Oklahoman,” Schrupp said. “They’re COVID-19 protocols, which include me a place to exhibit my work and artists, exhibitors and patrons turned out kind of like family, the local artists requiring masks, temperature really appreciated my style and really Saturday for Red Earth, which moved that are from Oklahoma. It’s checks and social distancing. helped me develop as an artist.” this year to the Grand Event Center at the kind of like a homecoming.” Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee. The pandemic forced organizers to make Her work now is in such high-profile Eclectic artistry collections as the National Museum of “We had actually planned on the casino several other changes, including swapping the American Indian in Washington, before (the pandemic), but it almost the Native dance competition and grand Over the years, Schrupp has worked D.C.; the Heard Museum in Phoenix; ended up being a godsend,” said Paula entries for dance exhibitions, recruiting in a variety of art forms, from jewelry and the Eiteljorg Museum, and she Cagigal, president of the Red Earth volunteers as personal shoppers for and dolls to ceramics and metalwork. board of directors. “We have a lot of collectors who were unable to attend but was named this year’s Red Earth “Sewing was my very first art form. I was wonderful artists ... in three different still wanted to buy, and spacing out the Honored One, an award annually about 6, 7 years old on my mom’s old rooms over 35,000 square feet so that the artist booths to allow for social distancing. bestowed on a Native American master treadle machine. I worked on that for artists and the patrons can walk around visual artist who has substantially Although some artists who usually years, and then I became an adult and I and feel comfortable in the situation.” supported American Indian art. participate skipped this year due to still sewed. I became a mother ... and I Coronavirus changes the pandemic, others were eager to used to sew all her baby clothes and her “I felt so honored and so undeserving show their wares since so many art little dresses,” said the artist, who grew and all those emotions. ... I was just An intertribal celebration of Native markets, festivals and events have been up on the White Bear Indian Reservation amazed. I was in happy shock,” she American art, dance and culture, the scrapped in response to COVID-19. in Saskatchewan, Canada. “In the ’60s said. “That is such a big honor.” HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 5 House of Hope furthers outreach efforts during Worth It Conference

By Kayla Woody, House of Here at the House of Hope, we see the Hope Prevention Specialist cycle of abuse and realize that we must start educating these young people In September, the House of Hope had about what healthy relationships look the pleasure of participating in the second like before they become victims of annual Worth It Conference hosted by domestic violence, sexual assault or Community Renewal of Pottawatomie stalking. Our organization wants to County. This conference is put together speak to both youth and adults about by Zoe Loeser and Rachel Monday what abuse looks like, how to prevent from Community Renewal. The idea abuse and how to start over if someone behind Worth It is to empower young has been abused. Please feel free to women to find identity and worth while reach out to our prevention specialist supporting fellow female counterparts. if you would like the House of Hope to come speak at your school, church, The conference welcomes all girls from place of employment or event. I can sixth to 12th grade and pairs them be reached by phone at 405-275-3176 together with female mentors who or [email protected]. encourage and assist them in all aspects of life. This year, with COVID-19 If you or someone you know is challenges, the conference was held experiencing intimate partner virtually, and groups of five to seven violence, stalking and/or sexual assault girls were formed around the county Kayla Woody discussed things like red their dating partner, and young girls and would like more information, with one female mentor per group. The and green flags in dating, what dating between the ages of 16 to 24 experience please contact House of Hope at girls were able to participate in breakout violence looks like and how to safety the highest rate of intimate partner 405-275-3176 or visit us online at sessions that included Conflict & remove yourself from the relationship violence,” as stated by loveisrespect.org. facebook.com/cpnhouseofhope. Drama, Body Love, Using your Voice as well as how to help a loved one or Love is Respect also reported that and Ask a Doctor. The House of Hope friend who is experiencing abuse. “violent relationships in adolescence can was able to host another breakout have serious ramifications by putting session that included information about When it comes to teens, “nearly 1.5 the victims at higher risk for substance healthy relationships and teenage dating million high school students nationwide, abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual violence. Our Prevention Specialist each year, experience physical abuse from behavior and further domestic violence.” Classes and services to assist in family preservation By Darian Young, FireLodge is a difficult job on its own, but in a a new parent who would like some back in the home, Family Preservation Children & Family Services Family time of high stress worldwide, parenting practical tips on nurturing your little can assist in preparing for the child to Preservation Coordinator can become even more challenging. one, or you’re already a nurturing parent safely return home through tangible but you’re interested in getting a better safety items and family support. Preserving families and promoting Family Preservation is here to assist grip on your monthly budget — either healthy, safe homes for children is the Native families on a variety of levels. way, we are here to support your family. If your children have been removed due goal of the FireLodge Children & Family Both Nurturing Parenting and Building to child abuse or neglect, or you feel Services Family Preservation Program. Native Communities Budgeting classes If a family is currently working a plan your children could be at risk of removal, are offered through Family Preservation through the state or Indian Child please reach out to Family Preservation. If you are a Native American parent or as well as family support and connecting Welfare program, Family Preservation Contact Darian Young at 405-878- guardian and are involved with the child families with needed community can encourage and assist the family in 4831 or visit our Facebook page @ welfare system, or fear child welfare could resources. Due to the coronavirus, all completing the plan’s recommended CPNFireLodge for more information. get involved if something is not corrected, classes are being held one-on-one via steps and services. Additionally, if please reach out for assistance. Parenting a secure video platform. Maybe you’re families are working to get their children

Get the Hownikan via email! If you would like your newspaper via email, please send your name and address to [email protected] and let us know. 6 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN Overcoming coronavirus stress Approximately seven months since the where it’s kind of considered honorable pandemic’s onset in the United States, to just work and work and work and many people experience exhaustion not consider yourself,” he said. in this time of heightened tensions, including fears of uncertainty, added Finding things to be grateful for — even responsibilities or adjusting to more time small ones — is also a healthy habit. alone. The added anxiety can result in a Beach puts this idea into action with lack of motivation or positivity. However, his morning cup of coffee. It keeps Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral him grounded, and the taste and smell Health Department Psychologist provide a bright start to each day. Shannon Beach, Ph.D., finds thinking “I’m thankful for it, and I can express that, ahead helps replenish spirits. and when I think about that, it can be “I think a lot of people, when they look helpful,” he said. “Not just with coffee, at it and say, ‘This is a temporary norm,’ though. We want to express gratitude that gives hope. That’s just the look to other people. That’s definitely going toward the future. That kind of idea to help boost the mood whenever we that we can keep trudging through this, really focus on them and focus on and eventually, we’ll come out on the what we’re truly, truly thankful for.” other side. And I think if we all band While that sometimes seems impossible, together and wear our masks, then we’ll it is important to remember new get there just that much quicker,” he said. experiences resulting in tangible change often bring anxiety and Maintaining focus require time for adjustments. The constant flood of information “We get to be who we are through regarding the coronavirus can cause practice, and we don’t have any practice people to become overwhelmed, with this. This kind of thing hasn’t been frustrated and irritated. “People do have that idea of ‘We need to in shared experiences and recognizing present since (the 1918 flu pandemic). “And I think that a lot of this is pretty do things that are best for the community unpleasant emotions as a logical People don’t have the practice to live in similar for a lot of people in that we’ve and do things that are best for outcome of the circumstances. this kind of way so much. So there is done so much and that it just kind everybody’s safety. It’s not just about me.’ a lot more stress because we’re all kind of seems repetitive and old,” Beach So, I think people are willing to do these “When we do commiserate with each of sailing unchartered waters,” he said. other about the problems that we’ve had, said. “It’s definitely not. We definitely things, but at the same time, that doesn’t Beach always recommends counseling. do need to take all of our precautions mean that you can’t get irritated or we can oftentimes find solutions — find now just as much, if not more, as in frustrated or stressed or things like that.” ways to navigate these waters,” Beach Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral the past because I think as people said. “We’re not going to fix this today, Health Services is available at get more accustomed to it, it’s easier Improved state of mind but we can address where we are today 405-214-5101. Reach the National to become more lackadaisical.” and how we get to that next place.” In recent months, Beach has noticed Suicide Prevention Lifeline at a shift in anxiety focused first on the 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or text Beach recommends keeping the big While many lost jobs in the last few CONNECT to 741741, or online virus and sickness to its consequences picture in mind to overcome those months, others began working harder at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. hurdles while adhering to guidelines now, such as quarantine, uncertainty, than ever before. According to Beach, from medical and civic leaders. life management and more. During creating healthy limits feeds mental a recent Hownikan interview, Beach stability, and self-care comes first. “Working with Native people, I think said people mainly feel “cooped up” there’s a lot more community in general and long to return to life and one “We certainly need to have boundaries than the typical Western culture,” he said. another. He suggests finding solace sometimes, and we live in a country Oklahoma state representative honors up-and- coming Citizen Potawatomi Nation leader

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Oklahoma Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale Representative Danny Sterling (R-Dist. and a select group of family and friends. 27) presented Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member and Oklahoma City “I don’t give these out to just anybody. I University senior Trae Trousdale with a think it’s something that’s very special, Citation of Recognition for his work as and that’s why I wanted to take time to OCU Student Government Association recognize this young man and give him president. Prior to running for office, credit where credit’s due,” Sterling said. Sterling was principal of Tecumseh High School where Trousdale attended. “We’re in pregame warm up, as far as his life, and what he’s going to “When I saw (Trousdale) walk through accomplish moving forward; there’s no the door after the first two or three days telling. It’s endless. I mean, he’s done dressed very professionally, coat and so much already at such a young age.” tie, I’m thinking, ‘This is something normally I don’t see in high school,’” In addition to his work as president Sterling said. “So I thought, ‘Well, of the Student Government maybe he’s doing just it the first few Association, Trousdale also oversaw days.’ Well, no, that was his daily attire. OCU’s Student Foundation, led a And I knew right then, this young man number of donor stewardship events, is focused. He’s on his own path.” encouraged volunteerism among his peers, received the Gold Star Trousdale became the first Native Ambassador award from OCU’s Office American elected by his peers to the CPN Secretary Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale (left), Trae Trousdale, of Admissions and participated in CPN’s university’s SGA presidential office. He CPN Vice Chairman Linda Capps and State Rep. Danny Sterling Potawatomi Leadership Program. spent his junior year restructuring the following the ceremony at the cultural heritage center. organization with diversity and inclusion Read more about Trousdale’s time as the benchmarks of his presidential Sterling held a small ceremony to present Cultural Heritage Center, attended by at Oklahoma City University campaign and focus of his time in office. Trousdale with a certificate at the CPN Tribal Vice-Chairman Linda Capps, at cpn.news/Trousdale. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 7 Peltier descendant builds successful business around hobby Silversmith Kristy Shean is a one-woman said. “I feel like if you put enough that she can polish with a CabKing show. From jewelry design and creation, time and effort into anything you machine herself, giving even greater to boxing orders for shipment, Shean like, you can turn it into something.” control over the quality of her work. oversees every aspect of her business However, for some collections, she Broken Arrow Jewelry in her hometown, Day in Shean’s life purchases already processed stone Huntington Beach, California. The from New Mexican artisans. surf, sand and Southwest serve as Living on the West Coast with her some of her biggest inspirations. husband and pet Australian Shepard, “They’re very precise on the shape Shean takes advantage of the warm and the mine — they all look Her Potawatomi grandfather owned sunshine and pristine beaches nearby. similar. Which is great for made- Whitlock’s Trading Company in She focuses on balancing her love to-order pieces,” she explained. Pismo Beach, California, selling for the outdoors with the demands Native American-made goods to of running a small business. It also cuts down on labor, and as her tourists. Although the shop closed business continues to grow, time has before she was born, Shean finds “I try to give myself at least one full become increasingly more valuable. encouragement from the stories and day off a week,” she said. “I could pictures passed down through her family. have two, but I don’t mind working.” Entrepreneurship “I’ve always been into my personal In the mornings, Shean checks on Shean utilizes her past experiences heritage, and knowing I can continue my orders and prioritizes her work, working in retail and for other small family traditions and keep that going is finishing pieces throughout the day. businesses to build her company. awesome,” Shean said during a phone She also makes time for marketing “I’ve seen how the back of the house interview with the Hownikan. “For me and developing new products. Broken Arrow Jewelry uses works with finances and marketing,” she to be able to recreate Native American traditional and modern designs for “This week, I’m working half on orders, said. “At the end of the day, you just jewelry, like my ancestors, is so amazing.” inspiration. (Photo provided) half on the website — getting the have to have good products you’re selling. Beginnings new products listed and adding all the “I’ve been focused on getting more That’s the main goal right there, but product descriptions,” Shean said. “Then inventory on my website. What I’ll after that, the rest just falls into place.” After a stint in culinary school, next week, I will have some more orders do is each month, I kind of come Shean began exploring new options from this last collection that I need up with a scheme for a collection … The success and growth Broken to fuel her creativity. She found a to wrap up, then hopefully I’ll have and I choose stones and make my Arrow Jewelry has experienced jewelry-making course with a local more from the release this Saturday.” design around that,” she explained. over the past five years offers Shean community college teacher. a sense of accomplishment. Her home workshop offers the Shean does not sketch designs but “I went and did three classes with her in opportunity for creating whenever rather experiments with stones and “Being a woman and owning a her home studio, and she taught me the inspiration arises, day or night. metal to bring her ideas to life. small business is empowering basics,” Shean said. “Once I learned the in itself,” Shean said. basics of silversmithing and what tools I “If I’m just sitting around, I’ll go work “I look at inspiration from Native would need, I stocked up, and from that on some pieces or orders. There’s always American jewelry from the 1920s “Honestly, I love working for myself. I point on, practiced on my own time.” something I have to do,” Shean said. to 1970s, and when I see pieces I feel accomplished at the end of the like — I’ll see a design from one day, and I don’t want to stop. I am Shean spent the summer of 2015 Evolution vintage piece and another one, and grateful for every sell, so I just keep honing her craft in her garage. By the I’m like, ‘Oh, that would look cool creating and hoping that people will end of season, she published a website When Shean first started Broken Arrow if I merged those,’ and I’ll use that keep loving it and purchasing it so I can and began selling hand-crafted pieces Jewelry, most of the business revolved design as inspo (sic),” Shean said. work for myself for as long as I can.” of jewelry to friends and customers. around custom orders. Although she still offers customization options, She sources gems and turquoise To learn more about Broken Arrow “I wouldn’t have thought it was going Broken Arrow Jewelry has expanded from vendors across the Southwest Jewelry, visit brokenarrowjewelry.com to be a full-time job, but it’s just with seasonal lines and products that and through gem fairs in Arizona. and follow on Instagram and something that I love doing,” she provide greater wholesale opportunities. Shean prefers to purchase raw stones Facebook @brokenarrowjewelry. Understanding grade point averages By Matt Higdon, CPN Department commuting to college and working are worth 4 points, Bs 3 points, Cs 2 grade. If not, taking a “P” might be a of Education College Advisor or perhaps were already taking online points, Ds 1 point, and Fs 0 points. good option to avoid decreasing your classes, felt the added pressure of dealing Then, those points are averaged together, GPA. Second, how many credits is the The COVID-19 pandemic has raised with employment issues or younger and voila — there’s your GPA. class worth? If it’s worth several, think many questions about the physical children now at home with them about how a high or low grade might health of our students and faculty in because their schools were closed. All What about the “P”? Well, it does not affect your GPA. Third, how many total schools. However, many of our students of these additional stressors could, and get any points. This is where the decision classes and credits are you taking that may be overlooking the health of their probably did, affect students’ GPAs. to take a “Pass” for a grade in one or semester? Because GPA is an average grade point average, or GPA. For some several of your classes is important. Since that depends on the number of credit students, this is a constant concern — for Colleges were aware of these issues, and the “P” doesn’t necessarily hurt your hours, a high or low grade will adversely others, not so much. The CPN tribal many offered the option for students GPA, it’s important to remember that affect your GPA when there aren’t other scholarship requires students to have to take a “Pass” or “P” instead of a it doesn’t help it either. If you perform classes to balance out your performance. a minimum GPA of 2.5. Failure to traditional letter grade for at least some of poorly in all of the classes for which you Finally, what is the deadline to decide? maintain that 2.5 GPA can result in a their classes. For classes that students may receive a letter grade and opt for a “P” in If you can delay committing to a “P,” student losing their financial assistance. have been struggling with, or perhaps a class that could have resulted in an A that will give you time to determine did not lend themselves well to online or B, your GPA will suffer because the whether a good grade is likely, which The 2020 spring semester was a trying instruction, the “P” option was intended average will only count the lower-letter would make it unnecessary. time for many of our people, including to keep students’ GPAs from taking a grades. Also, the number of credit hours those who were attending college. Many negative hit because of the pandemic. In associated with that class may weigh We are still dealing with the effects of the colleges closed their campuses and many cases, it probably did help. For some grades more or less than others. pandemic, and colleges may have to switch switched students to online instruction. some, however, the pass/fail option The formula can get a little complicated, to online learning at any time. So, take the At the same time that many of our may have resulted in a negative effect but fortunately, GPAs are posted on your time to learn a little bit more about your students were stressing about their health on the long-term health of their GPA. college transcript each semester so that GPA and how factors like the “Pass” can or that of their loved ones, moving home you don’t have to do all the math yourself. affect it. Your advisors here at the CPN from their dorms or apartments, dealing To understand this phenomenon, you Department of Education can certainly with loss of their part-time jobs, and must first understand how GPAs are If you receive the option to take a “P,” help you with any decisions you may be re-acclimating to living at home, they calculated, which isn’t something we we recommend that you consider a few considering with your higher education were also adjusting to a new style of automatically learn in school. So, how factors before making your decision. journey. Just give us a call at 405-695- learning. This wasn’t just the case for does GPA work? The grade point average First, is there a strong chance you can 6028 or send an email to college@ our “traditional” college students. Many is just what it says. Letter grades are get a good grade in the course? If so, it potawatomi.org to set up an advising of our adult students, who were both assigned a point value. For example, As will boost your GPA to take the letter appointment. We’re here to help. 8 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN Dr. Cory Spurlock uses experience as ER doctor during pandemic

As chief medical officer for Exer Urgent “We have the modalities to test anybody fearful aspects, but focus on what we Care clinics in Southern California, Dr. and everybody, and quickly,” Spurlock as family, we as colleagues, and we as Cory Spurlock and his staff have adjusted said. “Now, over the past, probably two humans can do together to join together their focus several times since the onset weeks, the numbers, the percentages, of to try to get on to the next step,” he said. of the coronavirus pandemic. Patient those people worried about COVID needs dictated changes in onboarding, (are) going down, and the percentage of Faith and family increased testing and new technology. normal patients, whether it be injuries or Spurlock’s Christian faith helps him serve illnesses, cardiovascular-type things, all others and remain thankful for time with “It’s kind of what we’re trained to do those numbers were starting to steadily his wife and son during the quarantine. is to see sick people, and especially in rise back to where we were before.” emergency medicine, is to see people in “We kind of almost hit a reset button a wild variety of ways and in dynamic They also changed their registration — a pause button to kind of focus on situations. And we’ve got to be able procedures to meet social distancing ourselves, our family, those immediate to pivot at a moment’s notice to meet guidelines, including using QR codes loved ones,” he said. “These large mass those situations,” Spurlock said. to direct individuals to digital forms on their smartphones. Telemedicine gatherings that we’ve all been used to The Striegel family descendant served as and video appointments have become have been put to a halt, and so there’s medical director of Citizen Potawatomi a regular part of Spurlock and his staff’s obviously still frustrations with that. But Nation Health Services from 2005 duties, allowing them to assist more there’s some good from a public health to 2011. Afterward, he worked as an patients and provide peace of mind. point, and just from an interpersonal emergency room physician in Miami, relationship with your family.” Florida, where he regularly saw infectious “If those patients are wanting COVID Tribal member Cory Spurlock uses his diseases originating in the Caribbean. experience as a medical director and The Spurlocks moved from Miami to testing, then we refer them directly to an emergency room physician while His training in emergency medical care a facility. That order is already placed Los Angeles, California, three years ago, running a chain of urgent care clinics in allowing their 10-year-old son, Andrew, to equipped him to handle the coronavirus. where the patient just has to drive up, Southern California. (Photo provided) informs our front desk staff that they’re pursue his dream of acting. He attended Meeting the moment there, and one of our staff members goes that the body can do with just over acting camps, signed with a management the counter things or vitamins and the agency and took on new responsibilities Spurlock began working for Exer Urgent out to their car and gets them swabbed, appropriate care. … The immune system after arriving on the West Coast. Spurlock Care three years ago, and the company’s and then they’re good to go,” he said. is pretty phenomenal on most people. So said Andrew is “having a blast.” significant growth excited him. It plans Self-care whether it be the appropriate amount to add both electronic and physical “We’re blessed enough to be able to of hydration, vitamins and vitamin locations by 2021 to the 16 that already support him in what he wants to do. Spurlock believes the Centers for Disease c, zinc, that type of thing, exercise.” serve patients around the region. and Control Prevention guidelines Obviously, from the beginning, we’ve for basic health and hygiene will The pandemic has also increased overall done the process, but we took little baby Business slowed down during the spring, become commonplace. That includes attention to mental health. Spurlock steps. And every step of the way, he almost to a halt. Spurlock said people a large percentage of the population considers himself a positive person does an amazing job,” Spurlock said. hesitated to leave their homes, even remembering to wash their hands and attempts to find the constructive for routine checkups at urgent care for at least 20 seconds, be conscious side of any situation, including the His position at Exer Urgent Care clinics. As time went on and testing of touching surfaces, maintain social coronavirus and resulting economic crisis. provides a stable schedule and became a priority, patients returned distancing and wear face masks. allows him to keep up with his son’s for COVID-related symptoms and “I think we have to learn to really trust passions. Spurlock looks forward concerns. The Exer clinics started “My biggest thing is self-care,” Spurlock your heart, trust your mind, do your to the opportunities both of their offering on-site diagnostic testing. said. “There’s some amazing things own investigation, and not focus on the careers bring in the coming years. From small town to the big field

With a population fewer than 500, not Potawatomi roots much happens in the sleepy northwest Oklahoma town of Leedey. However, Growing up in northwest Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal away from CPN headquarters made member Drew Ward brought excitement connecting to his Potawatomi culture with his athleticism. He began his as a youth difficult, but he feels a professional baseball career immediately sense of honor for the opportunity to after graduating high school in 2013 represent fellow Native Americans while when the Washington Nationals chose playing America’s favorite pastime. him as a third round draft pick, giving his hometown a reason to celebrate. “People come up to me and ask what I am. They think that I’m Spanish, and “I got drafted as soon as I turned 18, so I I do speak some Spanish, but I tell had to grow up really quick,” Ward said. them, ‘No, I’m Native American.’ And “But growing up in Leedey, Oklahoma, they say, ‘Oh, we don’t see very many and getting to play professional baseball, Native Americans,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, I this is a really awesome blessing for sure.” know. I’m pretty proud,’” Ward said. Ward credits his father Gregg’s insight He hopes his career opens the and the unwavering support from his door for more Native American family as the keys to his success. professional athletes. Higbee descendant Drew Ward builds his career as a “My dad was a professional baseball professional baseball player. (Photo provided) player. He knew what I needed to do “It doesn’t matter where you come from, anything is possible,” Ward said. to get seen by scouts, and it helped Up to bat moment during the Oklahoma “Always go out … try and be better me out a ton,” he explained. State Class B Tournament. Ward began playing baseball at an early than anyone else, and keep going.” Today, Ward plays for the Fargo-Moor- age, and he worked hard throughout high “I had a walk-off home run in the head RedHawks out of Fargo, North Da- school to hone his craft as a shortstop first round, and I mean, that’s His main career goal is to play kota, and calls the Oklahoma City metro and now first and third baseman. probably been the coolest moment for a Major League Baseball team, home. When he is not playing or training, of my baseball career,” Ward said. but until then, Ward takes every he spends his free time with loved ones According to an article published by opportunity to learn and grow. and his fiancée Cassandra. Fargo is a 12- Perfect Game in 2011, “Drew Ward is a Although he now plays professionally, hour drive away from his home, but Ward 6-foot-4, 200-pound primary shortstop Leedey residents have not “I’m playing minor league right now, and finds a way to balance his career and rela- who has impressed college coaches from forgotten Ward and his talents. I’ve had a few injuries that have set me tionships by keeping his priorities in line. across the country and the professional back,” he said. “I’m still only 25, and scouting community with a skill level “They’re happy for me. I always try to I still have a lot more years to come.” “At least five months of the year, that seem well beyond his 16 years.” get in touch with as many people as I I’m pretty much gone, but once can. They always keep up with me, and To learn more about the Fargo- I’m home, I try to spend all my While playing for the Leedey Bisons, they seem to be really, really proud Moorhead RedHawks and Ward’s 2020 time with family,” Ward said. he experienced a once-in-a-lifetime of me,” he said of his hometown. season, visit fmredhawks.com. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 9 Potawatomi fall traditions As daylight decreases, preparing for chances to commune with one another the long, harsh winter ahead has through feasts, pegnegewen (stick ball), always been an important part of mamkeznéwen (moccasin game) and more. Potawatomi culture and lifeways during dqwaget (fall), which officially began “Everybody kind of understood that they Sept. 22 and lasts until Dec. 21. were about to settle in for a really long stretch of isolation, so it’s sort of the “Dqwaget — fall — is literally talking last hurrah, if you will,” Mosteller said. about a shortening, particularly of time. The hours of daylight start to Today, the traditions continue with disappear,” said Justin Neely, CPN events and holidays, like Thanksgiving. Department of Language director. “That concept of having a big feast with It served as an integral period to the harvest, that mentality kind of runs gather, hunt, fish and preserve food through not just as food and feasting for the long, cold season to come. but also celebrating, visiting and getting your socialization before you have to Community roles pack up and live in your lodge with your immediate family members for the “Women did a lot of cultivating next four to five months,” she said. and harvesting the garden near the village,” said Dr. Kelli Mosteller, CPN Recreating Potawatomi Dqwaget Cultural Heritage Center director. “It As fall makes its arrival, craft kits from Potawatomi Gifts are a great way for traditions is as easy as sharing a meal, was something they could do in families to participate Potawatomi traditions, whether in-person or virtually. making moccasins or other traditional conjunction with tending to the crafts or even simply catching up through children and tending to the village.” a role,” she said. “There was, from growing, and they knew that they had a very early age, an understanding reached the land Creator promised. virtual methods like Zoom or Skype. Men traditionally spent dqwaget that you had to pitch in and help.” Winters in the Great Lakes are much “The concept of getting together and so- collecting proteins and meat to smoke cializing and being grateful for the bounty or dry and provide sustenance. In late summer into early fall, longer than those in Oklahoma and Potawatomi began harvesting wild rice, other states, but before climate change, and gifts which you’ve been able to have “They had to have that reserve of meats which is still a tradition practiced today. it began even earlier, making drying over this past year is something that’s uni- and things that had been dried out and storing food even more important. versal, and it doesn’t have to end just be- not just for survival but as a fallback “Full of nutrients, it is called menomen, cause COVID happened,” Mosteller said. for if you couldn’t find a fresh kill the good seed or berry,” Neely said. “Three hundred years ago, it was “That’s a gift that our ancestors passed for that day,” Mosteller said. likely mid-October that you down to us is the ability to understand The Seven Fires oral tradition explains started to get really chilly weather our blessings and the gifts Creator has Nishnabe Children followed their parents that a prophet came to the , and snowfalls,” Mosteller said. given us to make it through another year.” and community members, encouraging them to move westward, assisting wherever possible. following the megis shell until they Activities To learn more about Dqwaget, tour reached the place where food grew the Cultural Heritage Center’s “They all had to survive together as on water. Once arriving to the Great While Dqwaget served as a time to gallery Gete Neshnabek Zhechgéwen a community, and everybody plays Lakes, the Nishnabe found wild rice prepare, it was also one of the last or visit potawaotmiheritage.com. Language update

By Justin Neely, access to Facebook, we have a Facebook Memrise: cpn.news/memrise working again on our Mtek Wigwam CPN Language Director page called Potawatomi Language kids show; so we hope to have some of where we post updates, classes, videos Bodewadmimwen Quizlet: those out in the next couple of months. In these trying times, our language and talk about all things Potawatomi cpn.news/quizlet department has definitely been affected. language. We also have two YouTube Our online high school course has We went into quarantine due to contact Potawatomi Quizlet: really grown this year. We are currently channels with hundreds of videos — one cpn.news/quizletcards with a person who had firsthand contact for kids and another for adults. Our offering a high school course anywhere in Oklahoma for world language with COVID-19, but we are back in the Memrise website has three different If you have not checked it out already, credit used towards graduation. Maud, office and have been busy in the language courses that you can study from, as we also have Gulliver’s Travels, the Tecumseh, Shawnee and Wanette Public department. We have been posting well. Lastly, we have two Quizlet tools hour-long cartoon version you can Schools are currently offering it. One lessons online. We have done a number filled with many vocabulary study sets. watch all in Potawatomi with subtitles student at Arizona State University of online classes as well as participating on YouTube: cpn.news/gulliver in our virtual Family Reunion Festival Online dictionary: is taking our collegiate course. and virtual Potawatomi Gathering. potawatomidictonary.com The Pokagon Potawatomi have a Our staff recently had the opportunity course available on Mango for learning I have had a number of people ask Online Moodle Course: to participate in an online grammar our language. They also have an course taught by Lindsay Marean (CPN about when we would resume on- cpn.news/moodle app on the Google Play store called site classes. Right now, I would like member) and offered by the Prairie Children’s Moodle Course: Bodwèwadmimwen for learning basic Band Language Department. Igwien to be cautious. I do not want to get Potawatomi words/phrases in categories. any of our precious elders or others cpn.news/moodlekids (heartfelt thanks) to both Lindsay and sick. So for now, we do have a number Mango Potawatomi course: the Prairie Band Language Department Cultural Teachings: cpn.news/stories of online options for learning. cpn.news/mango for allowing us to participate. Kids YouTube page: cpn.news/youthvids Check out our online dictionary that We have been working on some new contains over 9,000 words. We have an Adult YouTube page: cpn.news/JN videos as well. We plan on having online, self-paced Potawatomi language another fun movie all in the language course available on Moodle. If you have Facebook Page: cpn.news/langFB ready by Halloween. We have also began 10 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN OGE lighting program totals more than $90k in rebates for the Nation

A collaboration between Citizen Whitecotton said that operating the older Potawatomi Nation Electrical Services lights cost the Tribe nearly $60,000 an- and Hunzicker Brothers Electric nually. With the new 13 to 14-foot LED netted the Tribe more than $90,000 in fixtures, that total is down to around rebates from OGE Corporation. Tribal $19,000 per year. Savings amount to more executives received the second of OGE’s than kilowatts per hour for the Nation payments in person for the FireLake though. Technological improvements Parking Lot Lighting Project in late July. in lighting mean the new LED fixtures produce much higher quality light and “The Nation has long prided itself on require almost no maintenance. White- using the most efficient ways of putting cotton said that saves the Tribe another our resources to good use,” said Tribal $15,000 in annual costs it would normally Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett. “This put toward maintaining the old fixtures. project is a perfect example of finding a way to shine the best light possible He cited his great working relationship on some of our most important with Braden Teeman at Hunzicker commercial enterprises while being Brothers with the help of CLEAResult good stewards of our funds.” on similar projects. They totaled more than $200,000 in rebates The FireLake Parking Lot Lighting for the Tribe in the past year. Project involved replacing 310 light fixtures in the lots surrounding the “We have worked closely with Justin numerous Tribal enterprises at the to try and get every job we can on the southwest intersections of S. Gordon rebate program that pays back the most Cooper Drive and Hardesty Road, money,” Teeman said. “I hope we can including FireLake Discount Foods, continue to work closely with the Tribe FireLake Arena, FireLake Entertainment to keep saving them money and get Center and FireLake Ball Fields. CPN Electrical Director Justin Whitecotton, Tribal Chairman Barrett, Vice-Chairman everything switched over to LED.” Linda Capps, CPN Electrical Assistant Director Larry Odell and Hunzicker Brothers Under the supervision of CPN employee Braden Teeman accept rebate check from OGE to CPN in July 2020. While the long-term impact for the Tribe Electrical Director Justin Whitecotton, is financial savings, the utility provider electricians Mathew Irving and Caleb They switched out older 9 to 10-foot “The older fixtures cost about $20 also secures benefits as it upgrades its Colvin replaced all of the fixtures candles holding metal halide 1,000- per kilowatt-hour,” Whitecotton infrastructure and equipment for large supplied by Hunzicker Brothers watt bulbs with newer, more energy said. “After being replaced with commercial entities like the Nation. Electrical Distributors. The aim was to efficient 13 to 14-foot candles mounted LEDs, the Tribe is saving about lower energy use, thus saving on costs with LED lights. Those lights use an $14 per kilowatt-hour because the To learn more about the project, while improving the quality of light. average of 300 watts of electricity. new fixtures are more efficient.” visit cpn.news/firelight. Burnett family history

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural the daughter of Potawatomi Chief Burnett represented the Potawatomi Heritage Center provides resources Chebaas and a cousin to Abraham. in Washington D.C. on numerous to keep the Tribe’s history safe and occasions, and on one trip, he met his accessible for generations to come. One Leadership second wife Mary Knofflock. They key way the Nation does this is through wed in 1843 and had six children: Following in his adopted father’s the CHC’s archives. To highlight some of Joseph W., Mary J., Mary A., Catherine, footsteps, Abram studied at a the Carey these holdings, the Hownikan is featuring Clara and Abraham Lincoln. Mission under the administration of photographs and family history of every Baptist missionary Isaac McCoy in founding Citizen Potawatomi family. Although the prairie lacked many of the Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the Choctaw If interested in assisting preservation resources familiar to them, Burnett and Academy in Kentucky. The skills efforts by providing copies of Citizen others established successful businesses Abram obtained while in school proved Potawatomi family photographs, and took advantage of the Oregon important in the trying years to come, documents and more, please contact Trail that cut through the Potawatomi and he worked as an interpreter for the CHC at 405-878- 5830. Reservation. In 1848, he settled on church and governmental purposes. what remains the highest elevation Beginnings in Topeka, Kansas, and became a Burnett married a wealthy Potawatomi successful farmer and sold livestock. The Burnett family has a long, rich woman named D’mooshkeekeeawh. history with the Potawatomi people. English artist George Winter captured According to Joseph Murphy’s book French fur trader William Burnett sketches of Potawatomi and kept Potawatomi of the West: Origins of settled on the St. Joseph River near written records on his experiences. He Abram Burnett’s entrepreneurial spirit the Citizen Band, Abram came to Niles, Michigan, after the Revolutionary wrote, “She was an Indian woman of lives on within his descendants. considerable prominence in Kansas. much personal attraction. She excited During this time, the community had War. He established two successful Because of Chief Burnett’s background, the admiration of white men as well several factions of Potawatomi with trading posts and eventually married he also served an interpreter on the Kaukima as that of the Indians. … Abram varying views. He supported efforts to , daughter of Potawatomi Trail of Death, helping lend a voice to Chief Nanaquiba (Water Moccasin) Burnett appeared always proud.” create a community-approved business his people. Jesuit priest Benjamin Petit and sister to Potawatomi Chief committee. This ideal continues today As more and more settlers wanted land joined the Potawatomi on the removal Topinabee (He Who Sits Quietly). with Tribal-member elected legislators in the Great Lakes region, Potawatomi and fell ill once arriving on the new and executive body members. While Kaukima and William had seven and other Native American tribes lost reservation. Burnett took it upon himself in Kansas, he also wrote and spoke children: James, Abraham, John, most of their ancestral homelands. In to take Petit to the nearest Jesuit seminary on behalf of the Tribe, and Burnett’s Isaac, Jacob, Nancy and Rebecca. 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed in St. Louis to receive care. Father Petit signature appears on the Treaty of 1846, the Indian Removal Act, granting had sores all over his body and was too Treaty of 1861 and Treaty of 1867. Abraham attended Choctaw Academy the government authority to remove weak to make the complete journey in Kentucky, which the U.S. established tribes west of the Mississippi. on horseback. Although he hoped Burnett passed in 1870. Afterward, Mary to educate future tribal leaders. In to recover in St. Louis and return to and the children relocated to present- 1826, he received three sections of Federal officials called a meeting with the Indiana, Petit passed away Feb. 10, 1839. day Oklahoma where the Burnett land near Logansport, Indiana, and Potawatomi in the fall of 1838 as a guise children carried on the family legacy a community 13 miles west of it to get the Tribe and its leaders together. Post removal of leadership and entrepreneurship. bears his name — Burnettsville. Instead of an opportunity for council, volunteer militia detained as many Adapting to the new lands in present- If interested in helping preserve Although Abraham never married, Potawatomi as possible, including Burnett. day Kansas proved difficult. The Citizen Potawatomi history and he adopted a young boy named On Sept. 4, 1838, the Potawatomi began lack of provisions promised by the culture by providing copies of Nanweshmah. After the child’s their forced removal, walking 660 miles federal government hindered the family photographs, documents and parents died, Nanweshmah took from present-day Indiana to present-day Potawatomi tribe’s ability to successfully more, contact the Cultural Heritage his adopted father’s name and Kansas known as the Trail of Death. More settle on the new reservation. Many Center at 405-878- 5830. became known as Abram Burnett. than 40 Tribal members perished on the more perished, including Burnett’s Abram’s mother Conezoquah was journey, mostly women and children. wife D’mooshkeekeeawh in 1842. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 11 Oct. 31st marks 257th anniversary of the end of the Siege of Detroit During the mid to late 1700s, colonial Isle were attacked and captured or powers and Indigenous North Americans burned. Those that were attacked and experienced great conflict as settlers, not captured were Ligonier, Pitt and French and British fought for land of course, Detroit,” Norton said. and rights to the continent’s bounties. Exhausted by white encroachment, Great Britain attempted and failed Native leaders like Chief Pontiac gained to establish peace negotiations and recognition for their efforts to return instead began using biological warfare Turtle Island — North America — to against the Native Americans. its Indigenous roots. He led a resistance “In July 1763, Fort Pitt’s commanding known today as Pontiac’s War or Pontiac’s officer, Colonel Henry Bouquet, ordered Rebellion against the British in the 1760s. that small pox infected sundries from the One of the conflict’s major battles was fort’s hospital be given to Lenape peace the Siege of Fort Detroit that began May delegates. Devised by British Commander 1763 and ended Oct. 31 that same year. in Chief Jeffrey Amherst, the gifts were biological weapons intended to “Pontiac was an Odawa warrior and infect and weaken nonconforming leader who fought during the French tribespeople,” Norton said. and Indian War, gaining recognition as a member of an intertribal confederacy After six months passed without gaining support from the French, to repel British control and settlement Pontiac’s men leaving Fort Detroit. in the Great Lakes,” said Blake Native warriors began to withdraw Norton, Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s traditional ideals and played major roles “It was easy to see that the fort was from Ft. Detroit and Pontiac’s War. Cultural Heritage Center curator. during this time period,” Norton said. on full guard, and the signal was “Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac never given,” he said. “The following Roots of the rebellion Ft. Detroit sent word to Major Gladwin in day, Pontiac staged a stickball game late October wanting to negotiate outside of the fort in hopes of creating After the end of the French and Indian Fort Detroit served as a regional for peace,” Norton said. an illusion of peace and asked to War, many tribes realized that colonial stronghold and trading center controlled enter the fort again. Now knowing powers threatened their culture and by the French, who were allies of many As a way to end the violence between the plot, Major Gladwin denied.” lifeways regardless of promises and Great Lakes tribes. Great Britain seized French, Native Americans and the treaty language. As a result, a rise of British, King George III established the fort during the French and Indian Hundreds of Native warriors traveled to numerous prophets and spiritual leaders boundaries for the territories Great War. The change of powers negatively take part in gaining control of the fort, helped motivate Natives to organize Britain won from France through impacted trade and the livelihood and Chief Pontiac did not back down. against further encroachments. One of neighboring Native communities the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The of the most popular during this time, who once sided with the French. “Even if he had called off the attack, more proclamation forbid settlement west Neolin, a Lenape prophet, urged than likely it would have been executed of the Appalachian Mountains. Native Americans to reject all European To decrease tensions, the British as planned, with someone else in control “Following the proclamation was a series influence. His words inspired many officers attempted to build rapport and his authority tainted,” Norton said. tribal leaders, including Pontiac, to with local tribes and their leaders. of expeditions designed to end the war fight against colonialism as whole. The siege and acquire tribal lands peacefully,” he “This was the colonial norm, and Pontiac said. “Signed on July 25, 1766, the Treaty “Neolin’s message was interpreted knew how to exploit it,” Norton said. Before the planned strike on Ft. of Fort Ontario ended Pontiac’s War. The from a vision he had of heaven where “In the spring of 1763, Pontiac met Detroit, Chief Pontiac established an Royal Proclamation angered colonists he saw no Anglos and only Native with the fort’s commanding officer, encampment a few miles north of the who knew that the British Crown simply people,” Norton said. “Rejecting the Major Henry Gladwin, and arranged garrison. After the siege began, British wanted to control tribal land sales and ‘evil ways’ of the British and ‘driving a dance exhibition to honor and forces attacked the camp, trying to demanded that territories be opened for them out’ of the Great Lakes were the entertain the garrison. In reality, they weaken the Native American efforts. settlement. Leading the opposition was only ways Native people could regain were scouting the fort to determine Virginia speculator George Washington, entry into heaven. Understanding and its strength and the goods within.” “Aware of this through a spy network, who with numerous other veterans of rejecting British Indian policy, Neolin’s Native forces stationed at the the French and Indian War had been teachings inspired many … and While the dancing commenced, a group encampment ambushed the British awarded land grants for their service.” influenced an early Nativist movement.” of Pontiac’s men gained key insight into instead,” Norton said. “Pontiac also the fort. However, reports of intensifying ordered additional forces to cut off Pontiac’s War influenced British Chief Pontiac held a reputation as a hostilities against the British caused retreat routes back to Detroit. While Indian Policy by limiting colonial gifted warrior and leader and used Major Gladwin to reinforce the garrison. most were able to escape, several British expansion and began the process of Neolin’s teachings as guideposts. soldiers died and more were wounded, establishing Native reserve lands. This “On May 7, Pontiac, along with several hence the name Battle of Bloody Run.” ultimately laid the groundwork for Pontiac “spoke about the mutual expe- Odawa men and women, entered the the American Revolutionary War riences all had faced under oppressive fort with knives and guns hidden under Although the British experienced large by creating a greater divide between colonials and the need to preserve a tradi- their blankets, and asked to meet with losses during the Battle of Bloody Run Great Britain and settlers, and for the tional way of life. … In council, he would those in command,” Norton said. on July 31, they succeeded in providing next 50 years, more violence and land profess how the Creator had ‘put arms key reinforcements to Ft. Detroit. loss ensued across Indian Country. in our hands’ to overthrow the British. Chief Pontiac planned on giving a hidden However, this was not exclusive to Pon- attack signal to the hundreds of Native “During the nearly six-month siege To learn more about this important tiac. He was among several confederated Americans inside and outside Ft. Detroit, of Detroit, forts Sandusky, St. Joseph, era in Potawatomi history, visit the leaders, many unknown to or overshad- including some Potawatomi warriors, Ouiatenon, Miami, Michilimackinac, Cultural Heritage Center’s gallery owed in history, who embraced the same in order to seize it from the British. Venango, Le Boeuf and Presque Defenders of the Northwest: Ndobani.

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Red cedars pose threats to grasslands and plains by altering ecosys- “It’s not economically feasible and is very tems, harming native flora and fauna, de- labor intensive to use everything we creasing water availability and increasing cut, but we do keep back and process potential for catastrophic wildfires. CPN some ourselves,” Bourbonnais said. recently received a Bureau of Indian Af- fairs Invasive Species grant for $236,068 Sustainability to continue its efforts to safeguard Tribal land against plants that threaten Citizen Since 2016, CPN has decreased cedar Potawatomi cultural and economic success. populations across Tribal land, removing the conifers across thousands of acres. CPN member and Department of Real The 2020 grant provides funding to Estate Services Property Manager David rehabilitate and prevent the future Bourbonnais oversees the Nation’s work return of invasive species in-house, to exterminate harmful plant infestations. cutting down on outside contracting. “If you ever look at cedars, there’s “In the last five years, we have gone nothing that grows around or under Prescribed burning of Eastern Redcedar protects Citizen Potawatomi land from wildfires. from nothing to where we are almost it. It’s just bare ground. If you remove self-sufficient,” Bourbonnais said. those cedars, you let the native grasses In 2016, the Nation began efforts to up and then disperse, and there’s not come back … it’s just better for the remove the hardy evergreens on Tribal- any problem,” Bourbonnais said. According to the grant application, “The ground and countryside itself,” he said. owned land across thousands of acres. Nation believes that use of internal Red cedars output extreme heat resources is the most cost-effective way As invasive species, Scotch thistle and red “We felt like we made a lot of progress when combusted, which makes to control this harmful invasive species.” cedar have little to no competition, and that first year,” Bourbonnais said. “We firefighting more difficult. they cause physical damage to the earth. cleared about 1,000 acres, and that Developing Tribal infrastructure to was very helpful for us to get another “It’s so hot you have to stay a exterminate red cedar, thistles and Eradication efforts round of funding because the BIA was quarter of a mile away during the other unwanted plants also provides pleased with the progress we had made.” prescribed burns,” he explained. After receiving its first grant in 2015, increased financial opportunity. Proposed CPN conducted a survey to determine To exterminate red cedars, CPN Prescribed burning deters the land restoration significantly increases the extent and severity of cedar equipment operators and employees cut chances of an uncontrolled fire from economic profits through hay production infestation across Tribal-owned land down the trees and placed them into occurring in the future and working and increased land lease fees. The return and developed categories to prioritize piles to burn at a later date. Conducting with area fire stations and internal on investment defrays future project costs extermination. The assessment estimated a prescribed burn requires adequate CPN experts mitigates risks. and increases long-term sustainability. 4,000 acres of CPN property met humidity and low wind, and the Nation the standards for level II or level III works closely with area fire departments Although most of the cedars across Tribal For more information on the infestation. These two categories indicate and municipalities to ensure safety. land are too small for other uses, the CPN Department of Real Estate areas with dense populations and cedars department does work to keep back Services, visit cpn.news/dres. And to with large diameters that require heavy “If you pick the perfect weather those of the highest quality for use in purchase cedar harvested on CPN equipment and professional collaboration. conditions, the smoke will just go ceremony and feather box making, and land, visit potawatomigifts.com. CPN public schools language course sees surge in enrollment The Citizen Potawatomi Nation certified the curriculum for the next they teach children at the CPN Child “These are people that live in the Language Department has expanded five years. Neely attributes part of the Development Center and after school areas around Oklahoma that have its reach for the 2020-21 school year, increase in registration to a need for program, the course provides high interactions with our Tribal members, increasing from two to four schools. homeschooling and virtual options school students a foundation and that have interactions with our Tribe, The program now serves more than 40 due to the coronavirus pandemic. motivation to stay connected to the that may even have a new respect for students between ninth and 12th grade. culture while becoming an adult. our Tribe as a whole because of their Wanette, Shawnee, Maud and Tecumseh “If you’re going to find a positive out of understanding of who we are and Public Schools now offer the Nation’s a negative out of the COVID situation, “It’s a doorway to show what was import- where we’re coming from and a little course as a world language credit. I would say that COVID has definitely ant to our ancestors and what continues bit of our language,” Neely said. pushed schools in more of a digital to be important to us today,” Neely said. Some schools in rural Oklahoma offer direction,” Neely said. “And I think it’s “And it has all these deeper meanings and While this year’s enrollment has more no world language instruction and meet definitely opened their eyes up to the understandings inside the language about than doubled, he strives to continue to the graduation requirement in other possibility like, ‘Hey, we may have to go the culture and about how we see the increase student involvement. While ways. CPN’s interactive digital platform digital.’ Well, this course here is perfect.” world as Potawatomi people. The language the Oklahoma Board of Education fills a gap in students’ education. definitely changes the way you see things.” approved the course, offering it Keeping culture alive at a local level requires additional “It’s something that we can offer anywhere Reaching non-Natives At Shawnee Public Schools, authorization from superintendents in Oklahoma because of the way that the Indigenous students from several While his oldest daughter is one of and school boards. Many districts do course has been set up and the way we tribes enrolled the class, including 12 students enrolled in the program not know Potawatomi is an option, created it — self-paced. It’s not necessarily the Citizen Potawatomi and Sac and at Shawnee High School, Neely and Neely encourages parents and the a live class, and it has videos and things Fox nations and the Hopi Tribe. also enjoys offering the course to community to help bridge the divide. and tests and quizzes. It’s all built inside every school in Oklahoma. of this self-contained component. … “For Native students, in particular, I think “If you have a student that goes to They could offer it as many times it’s nice to have an alternative — not to “Obviously, I want all children to be school in Oklahoma, be that advocate as they want a day,” said Language have to take, in a way, colonial language. able to benefit and all Potawatomi in your community,” he said. “Reach Department Director Justin Neely. These languages that were colonial powers or non-Potawatomi, whoever wants out to your principal. Reach out to your that in a lot of ways oppressed Native to take the course. I want it available superintendents. Say, ‘Hey, I want my The course requires computer access, an people early on, whether it be French and out there,” Neely said. kid to be able to take Potawatomi.’” internet connection and an adult to or Spanish or whatever,” Neely said. monitor class demeanor and progress; The high school course presents an For more information, visit however, offering it is free. Last year, the The language department tries to reach opportunity to build a rapport with potawatomi.org/language or email Justin Oklahoma State Board of Education Tribal members of all ages. While younger residents, especially non-Natives. Neely at [email protected]. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 13 Beaubien family history The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Joseph LaFramboise was born near the Potawatomi tribal leaders and Indian Heritage Center provides resources to Saint Joseph River around the year Agent William Ross in 1861 on a trip keep the Tribe’s history safe and accessible 1799. The family eventually settled to Washington D.C. to seek senate for generations to come. One key way in Chicago, and Joseph and his father approval of the Treaty of 1861. The treaty the Nation does this is through the Francois became some of the first voters provided the Potawatomi an opportunity CHC’s archives. To highlight some of in the city. Joseph married Therese to become U.S. citizens and official these holdings, the Hownikan is featuring (Theresa) E. Peltier. During the Black landowners under American law. This photographs and family history of every Hawk War in 1832, Joseph served was appealing to some who saw it as founding Citizen Potawatomi family. If alongside British-Potawatomi fur trader a chance to own property and obtain interested in assisting preservation efforts Billy Caldwell — Sauganash. He and a sense of permanency and protection by providing copies of Citizen Potawatomi Theresa had a large family, and Joseph from white encroachment. Numerous family photographs, documents and more, rose to prominence as a Tribal leader Beaubien received allotments in Silver please contact the CHC at 405-878- 5830. alongside Chief Wabaunsee and others. Lake, Kansas, near the Kansas River. Arrival in North America Land loss and removal Like the treaties of the past, the The Beaubien family’s roots in North On Sept. 26, 1833, the Potawatomi federal government did not uphold America begin with fur trader Bertrand signed the Treaty of Chicago, which the 1861 agreements and began Farfard Suier de La Frambois. He married ceded more than 5 million acres of collecting taxes before the two-year Marie Sedilot in Three Rivers, Canada, on land in return for money, goods and grace period ended. As a result, the Dec. 20, 1640. Together, they had a son a reservation west of the Mississippi. government took Potawatomi farms named Jean Baptiste. The family moved Potawatomi interpreter Medore Joseph’s name appears on the treaty. A Benjamin Beaubien. and allotments to then sell to white from Quebec to Vermont and New York. few years later, Joseph and his family settlers and traders for a large profit. Jean wed Francois Marchand, and their removed to Council Bluffs, Iowa, Beaubien son Jean Baptiste LaFrombois III married where he served as a leader until the The three decades in Kansas proved Genevieve Trotier La Bissoniere. Jean III Potawatomi moved to a new reservation The Beaubien and Potawatomi daunting for the Beaubien family and and Genevieve lived near Lake Champlain in Silver Lake, Kansas, in 1846. connection officially began with Madore Potawatomi alike. Not only did the during the Revolutionary War. One of and Theresa’s marriage. Madore was Tribe have to figure out how to survive their sons, Francois LaFramboise, moved Joseph’s daughter Theresa married the son of Jean Baptiste Beaubien as Eastern Woodlands people on the near Lake Michigan in the late 1700s and Allen Hardin at the age of 14. The who moved the Chicago area after the prairie — they experienced large- married a Potawatomi woman named marriage dissolved, and she then Battle of Fort Dearborn in 1816. scale deaths due to disease, continued Shawenoqua. They had four children, married Thomas Watkins who served land loss and negative federal policies, including Joseph, Francois, Alexis and as the first postmaster in Chicago. Jean Baptiste was a well-known fur including assimilation, acculturation Josette (LaFramboise) Beaubien. Stories recount that the city’s elites trader, learning the business from and allotment. In order to continue Joseph Bailly. He married an Ottawa attended the lavish wedding, including as Citizen Potawatomi, Tribal leaders woman named Mahnawbunnoquah Native warriors dressed for battle. began looking for opportunities outside and had two children: Charles Henry According to an article published in 1974 and Madore. He then married Josette of Kansas to build new, better lives. by the Los Angeles Times, “Watkins had LaFromboise, daughter of Francis, Due to a clause in the 1861 treaty, invitations printed repeatedly until he further connecting the two families. Citizen Potawatomi sold what was forced by the number of requests remaining lands they had in Kansas to attend to invite everyone who was Although Jean Baptiste visited Fort to purchase a new reservation in anyone in Chicago to the ceremony.” Dearborn before the historic battle in 1812, he did not establish his home there Indian Territory. Eventually, Beaubien However, the marriage ended in until the U.S. Army finished rebuilding descendants moved to present-day divorce. Theresa eventually met and the fort. He then became an American Fur Oklahoma and received allotments. wed Madore Beaubien on June 2, 1854, Company agent and continued the family at the Baptist Mission in Mayetta, fur trade business, traveling all across Theresa and Madore’s children and Kansas. Madore had made the move the Great Lakes region. According to the grandchildren expanded the family con- west with a group of Potawatomi in City of Chicago’s first tax roll in 1825, nections, adding Hardin, Allen, McEvers, 1840 and served as an interpreter. Jean Baptiste was the town’s wealthiest Bostick, Ogee and more last names still man. Even after the fur trade declined, recognized by Citizen Potawatomi today. Between the three marriages, Theresa Jean Baptiste refused to leave the city. He had 13 children: Madaline Watkins, rose to prominence, becoming a leader If interested in helping preserve Joseph Watkins, Louisa Watkins, Mary across Chicago and held a reputation for Citizen Potawatomi history and Hardin, Therese Hardin, Peter Hardin, being an ally to many Native Americans. culture by providing copies of Philip Beaubien, John Baptiste Beaubien, family photographs, documents and Julia Beaubien, Rose Beaubien, George Upholding his father’s leadership more, contact the Cultural Heritage Theresa Beaubien Beaubien, Peter Beaubien and Rose Ann. traditions, Madore joined numerous Center at 405-878-5830. 14 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN Tribal Chairman – John “Rocky” Barrett period of more than a year, the to serve constituents’ needs kids and tell them to read the store two or three times a Tribal Chairman should make until the district chooses its Hownikan or simply call us. month where you might get an appointment. Incumbency next elected representative Call your friends and neighbors infected. If you are a parent is an electoral advantage, since in June 2021. If you are in who are Citizen Potawatomi. of a school-aged child who is there were so many qualified District 1 and have questions We have a phone bank of people using a laptop you already have candidates who contacted me or concerns about Tribal waiting to help you get this for their use, you still need about running — including Roy programs or services, please money for these hard times. the Education Technology Slavins’ son — I did not choose email me, Vice-Chairman Linda Program funding because I to make a short appointment. Capps or Secretary/Treasurer Too often in recent months, I imagine your broadband usage Instead, I notified the election D. Wayne Trousdale. We are have had people tell me they and bill at the house has gone committee that District 1 will elected “at large” by the entire didn’t know about the programs. up because of their distance be on the next ballot. This vote Tribe, nationwide, so we are The information is out there, learning. So please, share this will take place on June 26, 2021. already tasked by the Tribal in this very paper, on our Tribal column with your Citizen Constitution to serve District 1. website, via direct mail to your Potawatomi family and friends. If you are in District 1 and homes and in the emails from Help me get the word out. I will close this column Bozho nikan wish to run for the office, your elected representatives. with a request. At the Tribal As always, it is an honor to (Hello, my friend), please watch the November Please, if you are reading this and December editions of administration and government, now, reach out to any other serve as your Tribal Chairman. would like to update our this newspaper for election we are working very hard to Potawatomi you know and Migwetch Tribal citizens in District candidate filing announcements. ensure that CARES Act funds ask them if they’ve applied for I (Thank you), 1 on the vacancy of their Those who are interested for the COVID-19 pandemic CARES Act financial support are there to support you, our CPN Legislative seat so in this seat must have their at potawatomi.org/cares. If John “Rocky” Barrett capably held for many years application in the hands of Tribal citizens. As I described they need a paper application, Keweoge in my last column, we have by the late Roy Slavin. the election committee by no ask them to call 833-481-0638 (He Leads Them Home) been hindered by cumbersome later than Wednesday, Jan. and our staff will help them Tribal Chairman The Citizen Potawatomi 13, 2021. The CPN Election federal government regulations get on the road to applying. Nation Constitution allows the Committee’s information that mandate some highly We do not want to have to Tribal Chairman to make an and election announcements burdensome legal requirements return this money back to appointment for the remainder for the coming year will be in distributing those funds. We the federal government. of any legislative term that is included in those newspapers. are adjusting the programs as vacant. However, if that seat For more information on quickly as we get guidance from Even if you have managed to is up for election in the next CPN elections, please visit the feds and will continue to come out of 2020 with your immediate term, I personally cpn.news/elections. If you prefer do so in order to better serve job, income and health intact, feel that the seat should be filled to call, please call the Tribal you. The pace of distribution of the funds are still there to by a vote of the people if an headquarters at 405-275-3121. this money is picking up fast. help. If you are an elder 60 or election is a short time away. We need every individual CPN older and do not think you While this leaves the seat vacant I understand the needs of our member reading this column to need the grocery stipend each for a few months, the entire approximately 2,500 members spread the word to your fellow month, you are wrong. By the legislature represents the people in District 1 for representation. Citizen Potawatomi. Call your Nation providing that $200, of District 1 for that short time. Our current Executive Officers brothers, sisters, aunts and you can buy in bulk to keep If the vacancy were for a long and CPN staff will be there uncles. Grandmothers, call the you out of a crowded grocery

Vice-Chairman – Linda Capps well maintained, the sidewalks about our CARES Act money are salted down after ice storms, that is available to Citizen and the roads are cleared Potawatomi of almost every age, when there is ice and snow. please see the article on the front I applaud the CPN Housing page of this paper. If you know Department for the great job but can think of someone who they do in managing housing has not utilized these funds, for both the elders and others. please send them my column here, this newspaper or direct There is one service that I wish them to potawatomi.org/cares. CPN could deliver and that is some type of long-term care for Attached is a photo of a letter our elders. The topic has been I received in the mail from discussed from to time, but there a thankful family for the has been no final decision due to funding they received for their several challenges. The first and children’s education thanks Bozho foremost is financial; funds are to CPN’s CARES Act money. (Hello), limited and difficult to obtain. Eric Anderson of Piedmont, Another problem is finding the Oklahoma, is the father of Aden, hope everyone is doing well Emre and Ean. I salute this as we begin our journey right program that is best suited I for our Tribe. Unfortunately, family for being so thoughtful. into fall and winter. We can This is one more reason that already feel the cool air recently “one program fits all” is not the answer to long-term care. There I cherish the opportunity to with temperatures into the be your Vice-Chairman. 40s and 50s each morning. are those who can partially As winter approaches, we care for themselves and rely on Migwetch need to make sure that we family or helpers for a portion of (Thank you), winterize with our home their care. That is the situation heating systems, our vehicles now with several of our residents Linda Capps and outdoor water faucets. living in Tribal housing. What Segenakwe and where is the next step? (Black Bird Woman) Often it is not our own Vice-Chairman households to worry about, but Long-term care is generally 405-275-3121 work it may be an elder parent or defined as the care of an elder or term care is on CPN’s radar be space for the beginning stages 405-650-1238 cell other relatives that needs help in individual with a disability who for the future. It won’t happen of long-term care for our people. [email protected] preparing for the winter. You can requires on-going assistance for in the coming year, but I look This is just my opinion, and it be assured that the elder people bathing, dressing, grooming, forward to the time that CPN would take the entire legislature living at Father Murphy and eating, toileting, transferring, at least engages in a feasibility to approve such an endeavor. those living in CPN housing in shopping and cooking. I study/business plan for long- Tecumseh have adequate heat mention this in my article so term care services. If all goes well I now switch to COVID, which and safe living conditions in the you will know that we have with the Mission Hill Hospital I had not planned to mention in winter. The living quarters are discussed the topic, and long- building renovation, there may this article. If you do not know Legislators are not able to retrieve your contact information from Tribal Rolls Please contact your legislator and update your contact details so that you can receive important information. HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 15 District 2 – Eva Marie Carney and I’ll get more in-person and feature one or more of meeting dates on the calendar. the books on their website. Plan to participate in 5. Share the reading list Rock Your Mocs with your local bookstore and encourage them to Rock Your Mocs 2020 will take purchase some of them place from Nov. 15 – 21. You can to have on hand for the choose a day or days or the whole local community. week to wear your mkesinen (moccasins). The idea is to honor 6. Provide a quantity of copies our ancestors and Indigenous of the list to both libraries peoples worldwide. To and local bookstores, for participate, wear your mkesinen, March 2017 gathering participants show off their hand-made moccasins. them to hand out to take a photo or video, add the potential customers. hashtag #RockYourMocs and by phone. For those with some Federation of Television’s SAG- Bozho nikanek upload to social media. You’ll volunteer time and business AFTRA Foundation as part of 7. Write a letter to the editor (Hello friends), be helping to create an online expertise to share, you can sign its children’s literacy program. of your local newspaper and photo album for the world to see up to be a SCORE mentor. The site streams videos featuring public radio or television Virtual D2 and enjoy. Don’t have mkesinen? Anyone can sign up for SCORE celebrated actors reading stations and ask them to do a meetings and beyond Check out these links for step- emails to get business tips, children’s books alongside story on the books, in honor by-step instructions on making resources and advice, along with creatively produced illustrations. of Native American Heritage n the “before-COVID-19” Month and throughout the your own traditional Potawatomi invitations to upcoming webinars I’m writing about it again world, October was prime year. The story could ask I pucker-toed mkesinen: visit and popular recorded webinars because I’ve enjoyed exploring time for finalizing District parents to choose books cpn.news/mocs to watch a video on a range of business topics. the site and to highlight that 2’s Fall Feast plans, including made by the Cultural Heritage from the list for their own All the details are at score.org. suggested grade levels and working up a craft idea with Bob Center featuring CPN member children to read and then activity guides are included, and (Shaweno) and Karen Richey. Lakota Pochedley. For written/ When I saw that one of share with their friends. there is new content each month. They have expertly led the craft illustrated instructions from the mentors works from portion of our meetings for years. District 2 citizen Lyle Simmons, Albuquerque and is well- It’s unfortunate that there 8. Give the list to the librarians I’d also be getting out postcard visit cpn.news/mkesinen. You connected to Native Nations appears to be a single Native- at your local elementary, invitations with the help of CPN also can access these instructional and enterprises throughout focused book on the site, though, middle and high school. Public Information staff, and links anytime on my website, the Southwest, I signed up so I’ve written to the SAG- 9. Purchase copies of the books obtaining craft supplies, giveaway under the “Heritage” tab. If you and requested help from this AFTRA Foundation and shared or e-books and donate items and more. Unfortunately, don’t have the password to log particular mentor to see if he with them a Native American them to a teacher who I’m certain that it won’t be in, send me an email. Mkesinen- has advice to share on expanding reading list of children books works with that age level. possible to host a Feast this making is a great family activity. the reach and shoring up the published by the First Nations finances of The Kwek Society. I’ll Development Institute. That year. Instead, I will be hosting I’ve hosted a couple mkesinen- 10. Organize a book club some informal virtual District 2 making events over the years let you know how it goes. If you list is here: cpn.news/fnbooks, have experience with SCORE, in your community or meetings over Zoom. I envision and made several pairs myself; if along with the following set of virtually online with your these lasting no more than an I can make them, so can you! I’d love to hear about it. If you action items, titled Ten Ways sign up as a result of reading this, friends on Facebook or hour and hope that meeting You Can Make a Difference: Goodreads. After you’ve virtually will allow us to remain Advice for small I’d be happy to compare notes business owners on our respective experiences. 1. Select a book and read read the book, post your connected. I’m sure the meetings thoughts on social media. will evolve as folks attend and it with your child or a I just learned about an interesting Education resources for young person you know. offer their format and content free service for small businesses, parents with children at I hope that some of us suggestions. Please be sure you including nonprofits, called home — #NativeReads 2. Share this list with librarians pick one or more of these are signed up for my emails action items and join in SCORE. While I just learned at your local public library (send me a note to be added; my I’ve written before about Story the #NativeReads effort. about it, I’m behind the curve. and suggest they get the contact info is at the end of this Online, produced by the SCORE is a long-established books and e-books for column) or are a member of the Screen Actors Guild-American Please reach out partner of the U.S. Small their collections that they private District 2 Facebook page Business Administration that, can feature in library Please stay safe and reach out (look for “District #2 Citizens of according to its website, “has displays all year long. to me if I can be helpful. It’s the Citizen Potawatomi Nation” helped more than 11 million my privilege to represent you. and, if you are in District 2, entrepreneurs through mentoring, 3. Use the hashtag #NativeReads put in a request to join). These workshops and educational and share comments about Eva Marie Carney are the places where I’ll post resources since 1964.” I was your favorite #NativeReads Ojindiskwe (Blue Bird Woman) dates and times. And as soon intrigued by the offer of expert on Twitter, Facebook, Representative, District 2 as larger in-person meetings guidance and assistance for start- Instagram, Pinterest, 5877 Washington Boulevard and travel are safe again, I’ll be up and existing businesses, and Snapchat or other platforms. PO Box 5591 working with District 2 citizen SCORE’s approach that matches Arlington, VA 22205 Dennis Johnson to reschedule volunteer mentors with small 4. Share this list with your local 866-961-6988 toll-free the Clearwater, Florida, meeting business operators for one-on- Eva Marie’s handcrafted bookstore and ask them to [email protected] that he’d planned for late March, one advice sessions, online or moccasins for a friend in 2017. set up a display in the store, evamariecarney.com District 3 – Bob Whistler the 90s and above, we are SUVs, your spare tire is being one of our vehicles, and it was published by the American reminded on a regular basis subjected to those same extreme down almost 8 pounds, which Medical Association, estimates that you should never leave temperatures. Moreover, it is is serviceable, but it is not good the pre-pandemic percentage of a child or a pet inside the car being exposed back and forth for any long drive without the general population suffering with the windows up if they are to very mild as well as hot, high some outer tread damage. from depression at approximately unattended. On a day when temperatures each day in the 8.4 percent for white, black and the temperature is around 92 warmer months. In an average Depression Latino adults. For non-Hispanic, degrees, within about 20 to 30 summer with high temperatures, Asian adults, it was 4.4 percent. minutes, the inside temperature your spare tire may be losing 2 In the August Hownikan, there For this survey in particular, the of the car may soar to over 120 to 3 pounds of pressure each was a very good article written Native American and Alaska degrees and even possibly reach month. For those of you having about District 1 member Native population was too small 150 degrees. This summer, the the spare tire mounted outside Peggy Kinder about the time for an accurate number to be wife of a Los Angeles County or under the trunk area of your she spends making regalia, identified. According to the sheriff deputy accidently locked car, it may not have quite the beading, and as I witnessed at August report, those numbers herself in the back seat of her same tire pressure loss, but in last year’s Gathering in Canada, had changed, and they are very husband’s service vehicle and time, the pressure does tend to serious. For non-Hispanic whites, Bozho nikanek teaching others those skills. perished from the heat. It was drop. As we are about to end it is 26.5 percent versus the initial (Hello friends), 92 degrees that day in mild, the summer, now would be a Prior to the arrival of 8.4 percent. For Black Americans, Tires sunny California. For those of good time to have the pressure COVID-19, depression in the the percentage went up from you that have a spare tire for in your spare tire checked rather general population was not too 8.4 to 24.2 percent. Latino or any of us that live where your car in the trunk, or in the than find it is flat when needed severe. For example, the JAMA Americans experienced a rise Fthe temperature gets into area behind the seat inside some in the future. I just checked Network, a monthly journal from 8.4 to 33 percent, and for 16 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN Asians, depression rates increased While the medical issues with the 2016 election, the mail-in percent of the registered voters track with how U.S. history from 4.4 to 23.1 percent. This anxiety and depression should ballot submissions varied widely cast their votes. Whatever that actually came about and all of change in depression rates is very be addressed by medical with 97 percent mail in for percentage is on Nov. 3 of this the past needs to be taught in startling. To get a better grasp professionals and self care, some Oregon and Washington. In year, I urge you to be included U.S. history classes. We cannot on how mental health impacts of the COVID-related worries other states where in-person in the count that voted. let our past be so quickly and various adults, the age ranges are may be alleviated for Tribal voting prevailed, it was down quietly canceled out. Allowing as follows: ages 18 to 39 went members experiencing financial to 2 percent in Kentucky, American Indian history this to happen could ultimately difficulties as a result of the from 9 to 38.8 percent, and 40 Tennessee and West Virginia. Schools in California, Illinois result in future federal politicians pandemic. If you have not, to 50 year olds increased from Regardless of the past, you and Washington D.C. have rescinding our sovereignty, along 8.5 to 26.8 percent. For those visit potawatomi.org/cares to need be registered to vote. For with losing funds we receive see the wide array of programs decided to use the 1619 Project over 60, it was not as dramatic Texans, if you are not registered written by The New York Times under our current status. So, going from 7.9 to 14.9 percent. available to financially support by the time you receive this please challenge the use of this CPN members of all ages to replace all past history and Basically loss of jobs, high debt, Hownikan, it is too late. The teach that U.S. History began program if it is introduced in no job opportunities in sight, across the country. If you have deadline to register to vote in your school’s curriculum. applied, call one Potawatomi in the year 1619. The primary and a high concern regarding Texas was Monday, Oct. 5. If I focus will be the introduction a sound, financial future has you know and tell them about had your email address, I sent In each of the last few the programs. Let’s help lessen of slavery in 1619 and the Hownikans, I have asked for created a lot of anxiety and you a notice on this. For others beginning of our country’s depression. People have extra the burden on our fellow who are not registered, you may your email address. Please members where we can. history at that time. The project forward that address to time on their hands to fret and go online to a couple of places expunges thousands of years of worry. Those over 60, in many to register: vote.org/covid19 [email protected]. Mail-in ballots history about North America’s cases, are retired and generally or sos.state.tx.us. For the best Indigenous, and our future I have been honored to have at least Social Security to information for Texas residents, With the November election children’s education will suffer. serve you and have proudly rely upon for income, which I suggest you use the latter. right around the corner and represented you with the has eased the burden of being our country still suffering from Over the last 80 years, the history Nation as well as in the Texas able to pay their bills, buy food, In Texas in order to be eligible the pandemic, how will you books have merely mentioned American Indian community, etc. With our Native American to vote by mail, you must be in be able to vote? Mail-in voting us and rather categorize us as along with being an alternate heritage, we may be able to lower one of the following categories: may be an option for some savages who massacred settlers delegate for CPN with NCAI. stress levels by getting more but not necessarily all because • At least 65 years age or older and troops. Instead, the history At 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, involved in our culture. There in some states, you must have • Disabled books gloss over the facts that the I will be presenting our history are many crafts available for you. an acceptable excuse. The immigrants and the government from the past to present at the Supplies and books on various • Out of the country on coronavirus pandemic may be supporting the settlers set Allen, Texas, library. It will be areas are available from our gift Election Day and during the used as an accepted excuse in about eliminating us through recorded and available in the shop in the Cultural Heritage entire early voting period requesting a mail-in ballot in various forms of genocide and future from the Allen Public Center at potawatomigifts.com, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, • Confined in jail but treaties they have failed to Library in their video files. or you can go online and search Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, also eligible to vote honor. Moreover, many Native for other suppliers. If you are New Hampshire, New York Americans were brought into Bama mine not into crafts, a good way to and Washington. COVID-19 If you are eligible and receive a slavery even before the African (Later), spend time is with crossword can only be used in Tennessee ballot, your Texas ballot request leaders sold their own people to puzzles, exercising or maybe if you have a medical condition must be received by Oct. 23. Be the slave traders. I have written Bob Whistler even adult coloring books. I making you vulnerable to the sure to follow the instructions about this in a past article and Bmashi (He Soars) know if you don’t know where condition. The COVID-19 and to sign the ballot, then get referenced the book The Other Representative, District 3 the next dollar is coming from, excuse cannot be used for a mail it mailed in by the deadline. The Slavery. I suggest that you check 112 Bedford Road, Suite 116 it is hard to concentrate. But if in ballot in Indiana, Louisiana, ballot must be postmarked by with your local school district Bedford, TX 76022 you find you are depressed and Mississippi, South Carolina Tuesday, Nov. 3, and received to determine if they intend to 817-282-0868 office in one of the groups cited above, and Texas. For the other 29 by Wednesday, Nov. 4. With use the 1619 Project to teach 817-229-6271 cell I urge you to get involved in states and Washington D.C., all that is going on this year, your children history. If so, you 817-545-1507 home something constructive to give you need no excuse to receive the election is very important. need to challenge it from the [email protected] your stressed mind some relief. and use a mail-in ballot. In In 2016 in Texas, only 52.23 standpoint that is does not [email protected]

District 4 – Jon Boursaw it to organizations such as OFS products, 704 boxes of cheese for further distribution to our products and 1,920 gallons families. Of those participating of milk for a total of 7,667 in the OFS program, our efforts individual items distributed. in Rossville quickly grew to be I might mention that with largest in the number served only a couple of exceptions, and volume of food delivered. the temperature all summer We estimate that our program was at or near 95 degrees alone accounted for more than with heat indexes over 100 a fourth of the total distributed degrees on several occasions. by the OFS program. We were able to provide food Finally, on the very morning boxes to approximately 150 I was writing this article, I tribal members living in eight received the following email counties in Kansas, including from a CPN member: Shawnee, Pottawatomie, “Jon, just wanted to tell you how Bozho Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas, much we appreciate all the hard (Hello), Osage, Johnson and Butler. Attendees at the Aug. 29 ceremony dedicating work you, the Senior Support the bench in Rep. Roy Slavin’s honor. Commodities The success of the Rossville Staff and all the volunteers did distribution in Rossville with the food distribution. It program is attributable to as they came through; Mike accomplished by volunteers was a hard task in difficult the exceptional work of Tracy Martin, our traffic director; from the local 4-H organization. n Sept. 3, after 15 weeks, weather most of the time, but Kinderknecht, RN, and Sharron and my brother, Lyman, and Before we started, we knew we we made our final you guys did it beautifully. We O Long, CMA, of the CPN my wife, Peggy, who delivered needed additional volunteer commodities distribution in really do appreciate it. Thanks Senior Support Network staff in commodities (by golf cart) to help. Through the efforts of Rossville. Our program was part again,” wrote Judy Boyles. Rossville. I cannot say enough the duplex residents in the CPN Lynette Hudson, wife of CPN of what was called Operation about the time and effort these Elders Village. I also need to member Kevin Hudson, we You are a Potawatomi Food Secure, an effort to address two put into this program hunger and food insecurity in acknowledge the assistance of had tremendous support from in addition to fulfilling their Gilbert Lewis, CPN member that organization, including northeast Kansas. OFS built a How many times have you been normal responsibilities. They from El Dorado, Kansas. Gil both adults and youth. In asked, “How much Indian are network of over 70 churches, were ably assisted by several drove up several times and return, they were able to you?” I’ve often been tempted nonprofits, neighborhood CPN members who volunteered assisted in the unloading of receive and distribute food to ask, “How white are you?” or improvement organizations countless hours. They include the pallets from the truck boxes to their families and Irish, or Italian, or Hispanic, etc. and tribes. The OFS food boxes Joe Wulfkhule, our trusted as well as distributing food others in need in the Rossville We are the only classification came from the U.S. Department driver of the rented refrigerated boxes. He then returned with area. They were definitely true of people others feel must be of Agriculture Farmers to truck who also assisted in the commodities for other CPN partners in this program. quantified, or more commonly Families Food Box Program. unloading of food pallets; members in the El Dorado area. referred to as “blood quantum.” This program purchased surplus Pam Cullen-Bass and Angela How much did we distribute? food from farmers as part of the Montgomery, who week after A significant portion of the How about 2,828 boxes of fresh The following is from an CARES Act and redistributed week placed food boxes in cars volume of food distributed was produce, 2,215 boxes of dairy article that appeared in the HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 17 quarterly magazine published Americans. The concept of using amount of Native versus Euro- 1 Legislator, Roy Slavin, a they collected magnetic data by the National Museum so-called ‘blood quantum’ — American or other blood.” beautiful metal bench in honor and ground-penetrating radar of the American Indian: or amount of tribal affiliation of the Slavin Family to be data over a 0.91-acre area at in a person’s ancestry — to This is very evident even today. located in front of the CPN the site. They will spend the “The notion of ‘blood quantum’ next four weeks processing the determine tribal enrollment In the research that was basis Community Center in Rossville. sprang from U.S. colonial and datasets, in particular, looking eligibility has no basis in Native for this article, it was discovered Roy’s great-grandmother, racial biases. Non-Native people for evidence of unmarked American traditions. In early that there are deep personal, TheresaWasechkimokwe (Light in devised this way to define Native 1900s, the U.S. government the Sky), was on the Potawatomi burials, buried foundations or American identity by degree social and political concerns began imposing this system on Trail of Death as a young girl. other historic remnants. They of affiliation to a tribe in their about the blood quantum tribes as a means of defining She later married James Slavin, will present the results of the family ancestry. For example, if system, which can impact and limiting citizenship. While and they remained in the St investigation in early October. a person has ancestors who all Native Americans’ most personal some tribes still use this method decisions — including with Marys, Kansas, area where they descended from one American raised their family. The brief, As always, it is my pleasure Indian tribe and has a child for determining eligibility for whom they have children. to serve as your legislator. tribal enrollment, other Native but fitting acceptance ceremony with someone who is not a Fortunately, the Citizen was attended by several member of the tribe, their child nations use documentation Migwetch of a person’s descent from Potawatomi Nation enrolls by descendants of the late Jim and (Thank you), would have a blood quantum of descendancy and not blood Jerry Pearl, also descendants 1/2. If this child grows up and an enrollee on a designated tribal roll or census records. quantum. As Chairman Barrett of Theresa and cousins of Roy. Jon Boursaw, becomes a parent with someone has often said, “If you are Wetase Mkoh (Brave Bear) who is not a citizen of his or Ground Penetrating “Many scholars argue that blood of a Potawatomi, you are a Representative, District 4 her tribe, their offspring would Radar survey of the quantum requirements were Potawatomi.” Please ensure all 2007 SW Gage Blvd. have a blood quantum of 1/4. Uniontown Cemetery calculated to reduce tribal eligible children are enrolled. Topeka, KS 66604 For those tribes that use blood 785-861-7272 office enrollment over time. Moreover, Currently, CPN has over 35,000 On Sept. 9, I met with Dr. quantum as a criterion for tribal 785-608-1982 cell they call attention to the U.S. enrolled members and continues Blair Schneider from the enrollment, the minimum blood to increase its enrollment. [email protected] government’s detrimental use Kansas Geological Survey quantum requirements vary and Office hours: of the term ‘blood quantum’ at the University of Kansas, have ranged from 1/2 to 1/16. Memorial bench 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays during the 19th century and who had just completed a 3-5 p.m. Thursdays “Blood quantum requirements early 20th century to associate On Aug. 29, it was my honor four-day GPR survey of the Other times: please call for tribal enrollment pose a Native person’s level of to accept from Julia Slavin, Uniontown Cemetery at the many challenges for Native intelligence with their supposed the wife of the late District end of August. Over four days,

District 5 – Gene Lambert In case some of you do “What that actually means, my sides. At that point, state Facebook has become a not remember the legend, son, is that there is a fight your case, and move on. playground for foreign countries, it went like this: going on constantly in each commercials at every turn person that walks the earth,” I also believe that we have and political propaganda. In An elderly man and his grandson his grandfather answered. come to a time when “silence addition, stolen information sat on the bank of the river is not an option,” as stated by has cost the public millions. fishing and watching nature take “If there is a fight going on a newscaster recently. Standing its course. The young man was between the two wolves, how up for what you believe in is We all have opinions, likes very inquisitive about everything do you know who is going to crucial, and your opinion is as and dislikes that keep the he saw and continued to ask win?” questioned the boy. important as anyone else’s is. world evolving and interesting. questions of his grandfather. This is a good thing. “It depends on which one This is why we vote The elderly man decided it was you feed,” he replied. be it national, local, Let us all respect opinions of others, even if it time to impart life wisdom. Tribal or otherwise. That being said, you can differs from our own. certainly see the two wolves “Life can be difficult, my son,” the Now, name-calling isn’t active in the world today. Who knows? Someone else grandfather said. “There is some- acceptable nor should it thing you need to know about could have a good idea or This is the reality of be tolerated in times of the two-legged before you go out knowledge you may find Bozho Dances With Wolves. disagreement. I think that has interesting. It could happen! into this world”, he continued. been tagged as “not fighting (Hello), I myself have gotten caught “What is that, grandfather?” fair.” The term has been used for Stay healthy and safe. up in the agreements and opefully this article finds the little boy asked. years in dealing with personal everyone in good health disagreements of right relationships. It also stands Love you all, H and wrong categories. both physically and mentally. “Everyone has two wolves in public, if not more so. Migwetch The times have brought us to that live inside. That You can say there is no black These comments are stimulated (Thank you), mental fatigue, no doubt. It includes you and me,” the and white in the world as many from the social media wars makes you question all the Grandfather went on to say. Eunice Imogene Lambert things are a little grey or ivory. ongoing at the present on things you used to believe in. Butterfly Woman “One wolf — the white one — is Right now, there are major every subject imaginable. Representative, District 5 I have always believed that good, kind, loving, caring, hum- changes happening in the world, 270 E Hunt Highway, Ste 229 Facebook was originally people are basically good. We ble, peaceful and lives in grati- and some stand to the left while San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 tude. The black wolf is there, too, developed so that friends and all come to this world with a others take no stand at all. 480-228-6569 but promotes evil, anger, distrust, families could keep track of gift and talent to share with [email protected] lying, and can be very mean to The actual situations are not one another and share daily others. But as the legend goes, people,” the grandfather shared. as important as the way we experiences or photos. we all have two wolves inside choose to deal with them. us we deal with, which would “What do you mean, You could be a part and be to say we are continually grandfather? I don’t It is definitely acceptable to share in family events choosing our steps. understand,” replied the boy. disagree or be on opposite without being there. 18 OCTOBER 2020 HOWNIKAN District 7 – Mark Johnson result of lowered attendance, of growth. For those of us from the federal government on your calendars for 10 a.m., canceled events and health who remember the “good-ole their restrictions may open up Saturday, Oct. 24. You will not concerns for staff and patrons. days,” let me assure you, they funding opportunities for you. want to miss this information- These enterprises are vital were not always good. Though If you’ve looked at the programs packed meeting. Join us at to supporting our existing born and raised in California, I at potawatomi.org/cares and cpn.news/D67Zoom. If you’re programs at the Nation. started going back to Oklahoma don’t think you qualify, think unable to “attend” live, we’ll The revenues they produce, with my dad in 1972 to visit of a Citizen Potawatomi you have a recording for you to combined with the federal funds the Tribe and our family near know who may. Give them a watch later at your convenience. secured through our Tribal Tecumseh, Oklahoma. I’ve call, send an email with this Self-Governance Office, help seen what a challenge it can be column or just that hyperlink, As fire season continues, I would fund the very programs you and by not keeping an eye on our but please spread the word. like to say what an honor it your loved ones use each day. long-term well-being and just is to serve you as District 7 focusing on the short term. As I always say, I am here to representative. Never hesitate College scholarships, workforce provide information and support to email or call me for any retraining and elder housing In saying this, the CARES Act in securing the services and questions you may have. I will all benefit from a strong CPN programs are an attempt to do benefits that may be available get back to you. If you have not Bozho nikanek enterprise economy. Our just that. These funds are there to you as Tribal members. done so, please send me your (Hello friends), clinics, who have been able to to assist our Tribal members for contact information so I can keep mitigate a full-blown outbreak this period of pandemic response The programs and requirements you informed of the happenings s we near the fall season, in our health services and for a host of reasons. If you are available in this edition of the within the Nation and District. AI hope you and your workforce, hire some of the or your family haven’t looked paper, and I remain here to sup- loved ones are doing well. best health care providers and into them, please do so. Do port you in answering any needs Migwetch staff because of the Nation’s not think that you don’t need and questions you may have (Thank you), In recent months, the Tribal ability to pay for top talent. them or someone else is in more about securing these benefits. government has done its best need. The most prudent action Mark Johnson, to respond to the outbreak of Keeping these enterprises and we can take with these funds In upcoming events news, as Wisk Mtek (Strong as a Tree) the coronavirus. Our Tribal- programs up and running is — which have some restrictions you read in Rande Payne’s Representative, District 7 owned enterprises, like many vital to the long-term stability placed on us by the federal column last month, we have 1565 Shaw Ave., Suite 202 private and public institutions of our Nation. There are many bureaucracy — is to get CPN adjusted our planned D6-7 Fall Clovis, CA 93611 in this country, have taken who only know CPN through members to apply. If you have Festival to take place entirely 559-351-0078 cell a severe economic hit as a the lens of the last 20 years been denied previously, updates online via Zoom. Please mark [email protected]

District 8 – Dave Carney Coast wildfires. I am hopeful the to help mitigate additional • For over members 60+, am in contact with the venue year ends on a more positive note. costs due to COVID-19. the Elder Food Security manager to roll our deposit program can provide a $200 in to a 2021 gathering. I’ve been hearing success stories • A one-time, $400 per monthly food allowance from District 8 members who child student technical through the end of the year. Please consider checking in have been awarded COVID-19 equipment payment to help with family or a friend you assistance from the Tribe. mitigate negative impact • The Elder Housing Relief have not connected with since Detailed information about on learning opportunities program can assist 60+ the lock down. The isolation COVID Phase I and Phase II due to COVID-19. members who have been (particularly for our elderly) can assistance for individual Tribal impacted by COVID-19 be devastating, and it just takes members and for CPN member- • A one-time reimbursement with a $500 per month a call or note to change that. owned businesses can be found of $40 to defray the cost payment (up to $1,500 total). It is my honor to serve at potawatomi.org/cares. For of ACT/SAT prep fees. as your legislator, Phase I, individual assistance I have also received calls from is capped at $1,200 per • There are several programs members who don’t have access for post-secondary to a computer or just don’t want Dave Carney individual, and the businesses Kagasghi (Raven) Bohzo nikan students programs. to get online. Applications can assistance (business interruption Representative, District 8 (Hello friend), grant) is capped at $5,000. be mailed to you — just let me Programs for elders and know. Or you can request one 520 Lilly Road, Building 1 Olympia, WA 98506 hus far, 2020 seems like a bad, Phase II consists of programs the disabled members: by calling (833) 481-0638. cross-genre film, complete 360-259-4027 T District 8 members are with drama, natural disasters • The COVID-19 disability I was really looking forward to [email protected] eligible for that are more and dystopian symbols of a bleak food security program can being able to meet in person tailored to specific needs. future (boarded up buildings provide CPN members with District 8 members at the and everyone masked). Today, Programs for students: enrolled in SSI with a $200 Fall Feast at the Great Spirit I am sitting on my back patio monthly food allowance Methodist Church in Portland, with thick air, a gray sky and red • A one-time, $300 per child through the end of the year. Oregon, on Oct. 24. Clearly, sun — compliments of the West student assistance payment This is for folks age 18-60. that is not happening, and I HOWNIKAN OCTOBER 2020 19 District 10 – David Barrett She reached her formative years it is disgraceful how we teach our nation in the year 1619 opportunities, is impossible. before critical race theory and children to view each other when the first slaves arrived Neutrality in law and decision- cultural Marxism became as with suspicion and distrust. rather than July 4, 1776. making is a pipe dream commonplace as they are today. that can never be attained. She was born and raised in rural Carol Swain wrote a Swain continued, “This Therefore, this mistaken commentary in the Washington southern poverty during the era revisionist narrative skips over reasoning goes, the oppressive Examiner and The Tennessee of segregation, but she was not the 42 years of indentured system must be dismantled Star where she stated her views servitude, a system that enabled taught to hate white people or and destroyed. … But what on 1619 Project. I thought former slaves to gain freedom to hate America. To the contrary, critical race theory actually her explanation was very and the resources to become her Black teachers stressed her ‘accomplishes’ is to create anger, good. Here are some of the the foundation of the free need to work hard and excel. frustration, and despondency She dropped out of school in main points of her piece: black population in America. … Those who push white among persons in the victim the eight grade, married at age “Under the guise of a venture call categories, who internalize 16 and had three children by guilt and black victimhood the ‘1619 Project,’ the New York ignore critical facts. One is this destructive message.” age 20. That did not stop her Times is introducing revisionist that today’s white Americans completing her high school history about race in America Read the full piece by Carol Bozho are not responsible for the sins equivalency and eventually five into classrooms across the Swain here: cpn.news/swainop. (Hello), of generations ago. Second, college and university degrees. nation without the normal peer slavery was an institution that don’t know about you, review expected of educational For those of you who didn’t When she made her way blacks, Native Americans, but there have been a few materials. … This rapid know or understand these I to college, she valued hard and whites participated in as topics in the news that I was progression for distribution topics, I hope you will research not knowledgeable about. work and the promise of the slaveholders. There’s plenty more for your own conclusion. American Dream, and she of teaching materials created The 1619 Project and the by journalists and scholars of guilt to go around. Critical Race Theory are two stated that her white teachers It goes without saying, thank and mentors encouraged her has been done without proper “The ultimate goal of this subjects that I wanted to vetting. … The rush to get you for allowing me to represent understand and determine to continue her education. No theory’s proponents is to you and our great Nation. one around her, she stated, these materials into America’s remake society so that the what facts are reasonable to classrooms was simply reckless. draw my own opinion on. encouraged her to see herself victim class eventually displaces Migwetch as a victim. She said she never “What has ensued is a new the oppressors and become (Thank you), Let me first start out by telling fixated on the fact that she was racial narrative that places black the new ruling class. … The David Barrett you about the person I was able Black, poor and female in a America’s current struggles at theory further advances the Mnedobe (Sits with Spirit) to find after a lot of research. majority white milieu. She also the feet of the nation’s white belief that being born with She was the most reasonable to stated that she doubted she Founding Fathers. This requires white skin, in itself, confers Representative, District 10 understand on these subjects. would have achieved success had a new birth date for the nation.” unearned privileges. Therefore, 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. She, Carol Swain, is a former she been exposed to the negative any societal attainment of Shawnee, OK 74801 professor of political science messages we send white and 1619 Project scholars colorblindness, in which race 405-275-3121 and law at Vanderbilt University. Black children today. She thinks indicate the founding of or ethnicity does not hinder [email protected]

District 11 – Lisa Kraft celebrate my birthday by making surgery as they continue to see have had skin cancer on their a habit of spraying sunscreen all new health care routines and how deep the cancer has grown. scalp. It is something I pay over the top of my head and hair gift myself with reading more While having an inch-long extra close attention to now. when I’m at the pool or the lake. fiction this time of year. incision on my forehead sounds harsh, the black eye will be the Two of these ladies are no longer Speaking of being in the sun, I look forward to cool only real embarrassment for me. with us, and one man is alive enjoy your fall planting and temperatures, my mother’s and well, thank God. (Glenn, all the colors and smells of homemade spaghetti sauce, I learned how to deal with you know who I’m talking fall. If you don’t have seasonal big fluffy sweaters, boots with scaring on my face years ago about.) The latter discovered changes where you live, please everything, taking long walks after a four-wheeling accident his skin cancer when he mowed tell me how you celebrate the at the lake with the dogs, while not wearing a helmet. under a tree and the branch fall holidays. I am always on watching falling leaves give (Dumbest decision ever!) scraped his head. The sore the hunt for new Halloween me a break from gardening, The cargo rack on the back would not heal right. It was skin decorating and party ideas, and seeing orange everywhere. of my ATV sliced my scalp cancer. Left untreated, it can and Thanksgiving side dishes Today, rather than staying as I flipped. The rack hit my grow into your skull and deeper. and Christmas desserts to inside to write and enjoy a fire, cheek first; it then skipped The ladies who died from skin bake and give away. Send Bozho I’m off to, hopefully, the last above my eye before splitting cancer under their hair did your favorites my way! (Hello), doctor’s appointment this year. my ear in half. It took the not discover it until it was too emergency room nurse another advanced. Skin cancer, when As always, I am klahoma woke to chilly I make sure to get a cancer 55 staples to reattach my scalp. found early, is usually highly thinking Potawatomi. Otemperatures and rain screening every year for my treatable. That is the great news. this morning of my writing peace of mind. I have had skin My mom’s skin cancer was Lisa Kraft on September 8. Rain is also cancer before and so has my hiding on the side of her nose. With this new fall season, I CPN District Legislator 11 in the forecast over the next mom. During my most recent She ended up having her entire hope you remember that you are Oklahoma At Large few days. This is one of my exam, I learned I have skin nostril rebuilt. She was self- important to those around you. Citizen Potawatomi Nation favorite seasons of the year. cancer again. Thank God for conscious for almost a year. Please schedule a dermatology [email protected] I also just had a September modern science and specialty Now, you can’t even tell she visit this fall, and ask them to Facebook: Lisa O’Connor Kraft birthday and finished up all surgeons. Actually, I am typing had skin cancer. I have known look behind your ears and slowly my annual health checks. I this column in between Mohs three people in my life who through your hair. I also make it 20 OCTOBER 2020 WALKING ON Gary Wayne Kirk He was also quite proud of his Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, Marilyn worked for Kern County, nothing more than “hanging heritage and his membership in donations may be made to Putnam California, retiring after 19 years of with his bros” and playing music. the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. City Baptist Church Children’s service with the welfare department. He was also very proud of his Ministries or Olivet Baptist After she left the county, she Native American heritage and He was preceded in death by his Church Children’s Ministries. worked as a church secretary and enjoyed learning more about it. parents and one granddaughter, for car rental agencies as a driver, Faith Elizabeth Biddy. LaVena Mayo which she dearly loved to do. She Tom is survived by his wife, Tracy, also worked during the elections of the home; his three children, Gary is survived by his wife, as a poll supervisor and trainer. Serenity and husband Anthony Glenna, of the home; three She was proud of her Native of Oklahoma City, Josh of Pond children, Wayne Kirk and American ancestry and was honored Creek, and Natasha of Allen, Texas; wife, Lisa, Weatherford, Susan to be a member of the Citizen two grandchildren, Blaze and Zoey McElhaney and husband, Evan, Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma. Hooper; two sisters, Diana (and Weatherford, and Bob Kirk and She loved going to Disneyland, Danny Easterly) of Pond Creek companion, Jenny Jones, Elk City; taking cruises, gardening and and Hiley Hinton of Oklahoma seven grandchildren, Brandon Kirk, tending to her flowers. She deeply City; and his stepmother, Dee Trey Biddy, Tyler Kirk, Jake Biddy, loved her family and friends. She Hinton of Oklahoma City. He was Braxton Kirk, Hailey Kirk and was a member of Canyon Hills preceded in death by his father Bill Jaxon Gamble; one brother, Rick Assembly of God Church and had Hinton, his mother Rena Easterly Gary Wayne Kirk was born April Kirk and wife, Lou, Elk City, and a been a Christian since giving her and his stepfather Arnold Easterly. 3, 1948, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to host of other relatives and friends. life to Christ at 9 years of age. Sarah Faye (Dodson) and Martin In lieu of flowers, the family asks John Kirk. He passed away Aug. Marilyn was preceded in death by that donations be made to help 22, 2020, at his home in Elk Joyce Lee Waddell her parents, her sister, her husband, with expenses or to Hospice Circle City, Oklahoma, at the age of 72 Norwood Richardson, and her of Love. The family would like years, 4 months and 19 days. youngest son, Glenn Richardson. to thank Alicia, Tara, Lynn and LaVena A. Mayo was born June She is survived by her eldest son, everyone at Hospice Circle of Love Gary grew up in Elk City and 23, 1933, and left this Earth Keith Richardson; her sister’s son, for their help in the last few weeks. attended school at Merritt where on Aug. 11, 2020. LaVena was Jimmy Walton; her cousin, Paula he graduated in 1966. During high preceded in death by her parents McGee, who she looked on as a Zilaphine George school, at the age of 16, he married Alice Josephine (Pambogo/Peltier) daughter; and her daughter, Hope Glenna (Stone) in Wheeler, Texas, Ward Smith and Benjamin K. Riley, who she looked on as being Zilaphine Watson George, 59, on Nov. 27, 1964. Gary and Glenna Ward as well as former husbands a granddaughter. Plus, many other passed away on Friday, May 29, made their home in Elk City and Ollie Moore and Julian Mayo. unmentioned family and friends. 2020, at the Longwood Nursing attended Sayre Junior College for Facility in Booneville, Mississippi. two years, where Gary obtained Lavena’s grandparents were 1 Corinthians 5: 6-8 (NASB) She was a homemaker and enjoyed his associate degree in education. John Baptiste Pambogo dancing, crocheting and spending and Caroline Peltier. Therefore, being always of good time with her family and friends. In 1968, the couple moved to courage, and knowing that while She was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Stillwater, Oklahoma. He attended LaVena is survived by one sister, Jo we are at home in the body we are Oklahoma State University and Merrill (Wiley); three daughters, absent from the Lord — for we Funeral services were held at worked full time on the Allen Donna Loudermilk, Benni walk by faith, not by sight — we Waters Funeral Home on June Dean Dairy Farm. He graduated Smith (David) and Peggy Tucker; are of good courage, I say, and prefer 3, 2020. Bro. Terry Etheridge in 1970 with his bachelor’s degree Joyce Lee (Boyd) Waddell was born grandkids, Neil Loudermilk (Tara), rather to be absent from the body and Bro. Douglas Kitchens in agricultural education. April 11, 1935, at home in the Darren Loudermilk (Sandi), Melissa and to be at home with the Lord. officiated followed by a burial Capitol Hill section of Oklahoma Smith Hodgson, Bubba Smith in Kirkville Cemetery. Gary’s first job was in Coyle, City, Oklahoma, to John and (Becky), Adrienne Wilhelm, Alecia Oklahoma, where he remained Pearl Boyd. Being that her parents DeVera and Angie Tucker; great- William “Tom” Hinton She is survived by her husband of for two years before moving to were ministers of the Gospel, grandchildren, Garrett Loudermilk, 24, years, James George; mother, Cheyenne to be closer to family. they moved to many places in Sydney Loudermilk, Carter Zadie Holloway-Watson; daughters, It was at Cheyenne that Gary Oklahoma and Texas. She attended Loudermilk, Griffin Loudermilk, Kristanna Andras and Marjorie completed his 36-year career. Wheeler Elementary through the Montana Miller, Hannah Hodgson, Nixon (James); step-daughter, Amy sixth grade and graduated from Evan Hodgson, Jhett Autry, Cassidy Page (James); son, Charles Nixon After his retirement, Gary and Lu, Jordan Lu and several others. (Tatum); step-son, Andy George Glenna moved to Elk City where Cordell High School in 1953. She met and married Kenneth Waddell (Theresa); brothers, T. C. Watson, Gary enjoyed collecting and LaVena will be in our hearts forever. Lee Watson, Emmett Watson and restoring John Deere tractors, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, and they moved to Massachusetts where Michael Watson; grandchildren, spending time with family and Jessica, Taylor, Tyler, Nathaniel, working in the yard. During his Kenneth served in the U.S. Army. Marilyn Richardson They had four children and lived in Solona, Harmoni, Hayleigh, Rikki, declining health, he also enjoyed Sapphire, Mark, Zadie, Andrew, watching John Wayne movies. Oklahoma City until her passing on Aug. 16, 2020. She loved her Jerome, Rick, Allie, Charles, Willie and Natalie; a new great-grandbaby, Throughout his life, Gary was children and supported them in all that they did. She worked at Kairi, born in September; and a active in the National FFA host of other family and friends. Organization and farming. He various daycares as a teacher but loved to read history and National spent 50+ years teaching 2-year- William Thomas “Tom” Hinton She was preceded in death by Geographic magazines. He was olds the stories of Jesus at Putnam was born July 21, 1964, in Tulsa, her father, Bonnie Watson and also very patriotic. Besides his City Baptist Church. This was her Oklahoma, to Bill and Rena a brother, Allen Watson. family, Gary’s passion in life was love and passion. She believed that Hinton. The family moved to attending his Bible school class. Jesus was her Savior, and her desire Enid when Tom was 6 years old, Pallbearers were William Gingery was that everyone would come to and Tom graduated from Enid Jr., Andrew Andras, Jerome Andras, He was an educator that saw know Him and light their world. High School in 1982. He married Benji George, Kenny Parker, James his profession as more than just Tracy Ragan on Dec. 12, 1992, Higginbotham and Jeffrey Gingery. teaching students. He viewed She is survived by her four in Pond Creek, Oklahoma. They his role as being a positive children: Bobby Waddell and wife had three children, Serenity (and influence in kids’ lives. Gary tried Denise, Karen Waddell, Brenda Anthony) Hooper, Josh Hinton, to instill life lessons and values Cover and husband Jeff, and Greg and Natasha Hinton. Tom walked in every student he taught. Waddell; three grandsons, Colin Marilyn Dolphene Richardson on in his home on Aug. 18, 2020, and Clayton Waddell and Braden was born on Aug. 20, 1935, in after a long and courageous Gary was a member of the Cover; brother, Bob Boyd; as Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to battle with esophagus cancer. Cheyenne Kiwanis Club and well as several cousins, nieces and George and Ina Barrett. She left a volunteer on the Cheyenne nephews. A memorial service was this earth to meet Jesus, her Savior Tom was a talented musician Fire Department for 30 years. held Aug. 19, at Putnam City and Lord, on May 27, 2020. and, other than his family, loved Submitting CPN burial assistance through Tribal Rolls obituaries The $2,000 CPN Burial Assistance Fund is automatically available to all enrolled CPN members. You may fill out

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