Pawnee Business Council President George E. Howell cutting the ribbon to the Skedee Bridge, along with (L to R) Dale Carter, Pawnee County Commissioner District 3/Chairman, J.T. Adams, Pawnee County Commissioner District 2, David Wilkins, Pawnee County Commissioner District 1, and Marshall Gover, Pawnee Business Council. PAGE 9

• 2011 Pawnee Business Council Election- Candidate Bio’s ...... Starting on Page 4 • Millikin university Students Spend Spring Break at Pawnee nation ...... Page 10 Page 2 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Message From President George Howell Pawnee Dear Pawnee Tribal Members: First, on behalf of my family, I thank all those kind people who offered us prayers, gentle Business thoughts, condolences, contributions, food sharing, and keeping vigil upon the recent passing of my younger sister, Barbara Howell Chevarillo on February 17, 2011. The support shown our Council family was consoling. My family thanks you and appreciates your kindness. The Pawnee Nation has been busy on many fronts. On 3-15-2011, for example, a joint venture Members between the Pawnee Nation Transportation Department and Pawnee County Commissioners, culminated in the dedication of a completed bridge. This bridge replaces a very old and narrow structure was once known as, “the bridge where the goat was hung.” The new one is just short of President: the length of a football field. Along with Pawnee Nation members who live in this vicinity of the George E. Howell county, this access for safer passage also benefits other Pawnee County residents. This year, we again welcomed a group of Social Work students from Millikin University from Vice President: Decatur, Illinois. A group of students comes every three years during their spring break to work Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief on projects for the Pawnee Nation. This is the second group of students who has spent spring break with us. Their Director/Instructor, Mary Garrison, said they look forward to coming to Pawnee and thoroughly enjoy the trip and experience. The Pawnee Nation welcomed the students Secretary: warmly and accommodated them in our usual hospitable tradition. The current nine student visi- Linda Jestes tors gave the Community Building a fresh coat of paint. The Pawnee Nation’s very own Pawnee Nation College is coming into its own under the direc- Treasurer: tion of Dr. Todd Fuller. Pawnee NationC has teamed with Bacone College, Muskogee, OK in Roy Taylor offering Associate and Bachelor degrees. This extraordinary effort has come a long way in the last five years. The Pawnee NationC institution is coming into its own with a high level of professionalism, particularly in quality of staff committed to the pursuit of education. I believe Council Seat 1: firmly that education levels the playing field for American Indians. Take advantage of it, it is in John Only A Chief our own back yard! Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Director of Indian Health Service, sent me a letter requesting my com- Council Seat 2: ments on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the BIA, BIE (Bureau of Education), and Elizabeth Blackowl IHS agencies on alcoholism and substance abuse. I will consult with representatives from these tribal agencies and provide comments with direct tribal input. Council Seat 3: I recently served as the OKC- IHS Area representative to the IHS national budget formulation Jimmy Fields work group in Tempe, AZ. All twelve Indian Health Service Areas presented their priorities. The consensus indicated: (1.) Behavioral Health; (2.) Contract Health; (3.) Facility Construction as the three major priorities. Targeting these three top concerns means needing more funds to meet Council Seat 4: the health needs of American Indians. This is a long and ongoing issue and we have made some Marshall Gover gains; but that is not good quality health care so we continue to push our agenda. One good factor is that we ensure tribal level input through the representatives serving on these committees. Thank you and have a Blessed Easter! —President George Elton Howell Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 3 election 2011 calendar

CONTACT INFORMATION Pawnee Nati on Electi on Commission Mail PO Box 600 Pawnee, OK 74058 Phone 918-285-0003 Fax 918-762-6446 May 7, 2011 - Electi on Day • Onsite Voti ng: Polling booths will be located at the Multi - Purpose Building, 806 Morris Rd., Pawnee Tribal Reserve E-mail Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and Close at 7:00 p.m. electi oncommission@pawneenati on.org • Absentee Voti ng: Ballots must be received by the Electi on Commission at PO Box 600, Pawnee OK 74058 by Noon on Electi on Day. Website www.pawneenati on.org/electi on May 8, 2011- Electi on Results Posted at 10 a.m. • Visit www.pawneenati on.org/electi on • Onsite posti ngs at Multi -Purpose Building and Building 64.

May 9-11, 2011- Protest Period • Voters may submit a writt en protest with explanati on to the Electi on Commission. • All recount requests must include payment of a $300 fee. • The Protest Period ends at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Protests received aft er 5:00 p.m. will not be accepted. The Electi on Commission will respond to protests by no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2011.

May 21, 2011 - INAUGURATION Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Candidate For President Executive Director, TX 2000/2002, meet the challenge head on. to impact the lives of the Pawnee relocated to Oklahoma. people. wherever they may live. and There are many issues currently the lives of other Indian people. Political Experience: facing the Pawnee Nation. However, Pawnee Business Council, 2003- I will address the top three that are #3. This priority addresses the 2005 and 2007-2011 President of most pressing: general needs of the Pawnee Nation PBC, term expiration. tribal members. The funeral funding #1. Financial stability and progress and money availability for the Public Service: from which we can continue moving elders are some of the areas I want Chairman of National Organization forward. The first step in a long list to expand upon. The basic needs of Direct Service Tribes Advisory of economic accomplishments was of our people are utmost important Committee (IHS direct health the opening of the StoneWolf Casino to many of us. Starting with the service to tribes); Vice-Chairman- sixteen months ago in Pawnee. That children, I will follow through with Native Tribes Advisory Council was a venture long overdue and was a fund for children’s school supplies (NTAC); National Behavioral finally reached. It was an event at the beginning of each school Health Committee; Oklahoma City long in the works and required year. This idea was first proposed Area Indian Health Service working in cooperation with many at a Council meeting open forum GEORGE ELTON HOWELL Representative- National Budget people, which included the late PBC by Mr. Bill Howell. At first glance, Advisory Committee; Oklahoma Treasurer Les Hand. There have this seems like an simple thing, but Education: City Area Office- User Population been some obstacles did occur in generating ideas such as this helps • Clinton High School, 1950-54, Committee Member; Interim the past few months and must be us to meet the basic needs of the Clinton, OK; Chairman, Oklahoma City Area worked out. We need meaningful people. I look forward to hearing • OK State Tech, 1/1959-12/1960, Direct Service Tribes. input with realistic business plans your ideas. Accounting Diploma, Okmulgee, which include feasibility studies; OK; With my membership on the Pawnee mostly, however, there must be I was raised by my grandparents, • Southwest Data Institute, Business Council, I will continue access and availability of funds. parents, aunts and uncles not to brag 1967/1968 Computer Program, striving to benefit the Pawnee We want to continue asserting our about myself. My grandmother, Diploma, Durango, CO; Nation with my work on projects independence and sovereignty by Sarah Chapman, would remind us • Western Region Alcohol to increase good quality health for getting away from dependency every now and then of remaining Counselor Training, 1970/1972, the people. I believe that without upon grants. I will actively pursue humble, especially when one of my Univ. of UT, SLC, UT; comfortable health status, whatever every avenue to keeping the older cousins got a little feisty. I was • Westminster College, 1976/1977, else we may accomplish means Pawnee Nation moving forward. If rather concerned when I first decided BS in Behavioral Science, SLC, little when poor health deters people major changes needed to be made to run for office in 2003. I knew that UT; from enjoying their family, children, based upon substantial rational and in a campaign speech pounding on • Univ. of Utah, 1978/1980, traditional events, peace of mind, or data, we will make those necessary your chest often catches someone’s MSW-emphasis: Administration/ even a good meal. My membership changes. Half-baked risky ventures eye. How was I to keep a balance Community Organization, SLC, will also continue benefiting the to build the Pawnee Nation’s future and still be honest in teaching my UT. Nation by my pursuing the progress on does not make for stability. This younger family members about we have made in building the is an area to build on with scrutiny humility? In keeping with tradition, Military: Nation’s resources, strengthening and professional consultation, well I went to see the oldest member of US Air Force, 6/1954-3/1957, A/1C, the infrastructure to save money thought out planning which must be my family at the time, my dearest Admin. Clerk, Under Honorable (energy), building and restructuring meaningful to the Pawnee Nation. Uncle Hank Stoneroad. Conditions (General). facilities to accommodate tribal people’s needs. Another benefit of #2. Health is another top priority I explained the situation to him, he Professional Experience: my membership involves education. to address. I work toward making said he was glad to know I was Chief Accountant, 1962-66, So. Ute We have purchased the Berry a positive impact on the health of running for PBC. He said for me Tribe, Ignacio, CO; Southwest Data Building in Pawnee for education Indian people. On the committees for to merely tell the truth of what I Institute Keypunch Division, 1967- and museum activities. I am a which I have been selected involves had done and not to forget to thank 1970, Data Processing Division passionate supporter and advocate many dedicated people committed to those who had helped me along the Manager, Durango, CO; Western for any Pawnee looking to advance paving the way to ensure that health way. Uncle Hank said to always live Region VI Indian Alcoholism his/her education. Promoting care for Indian people remains at to make someone else’s life better. Training Center, 1970-75, Univ. students to stay in high school, the top of the list and that funding In this election of 2011, I had told of Utah; Region VI, 1975-1978, technical school, Pawnee Nation cuts are minimal. I will continue him early on that I thought I would Executive Director, Edmond, OK; College, OU/OSU is to pull out all to work with the CEO of Pawnee run again, he said I had his blessings Indian Health Service, Social Work/ stops to help the students succeed. IHS to address the care of those not and to do good for the people. That Field Health Director; 1982/83, I will continue to assist education listed as “Priority.” Any individual’s is what I plan to do. Thank you. promoted; IHS. CEO clinics/ funding to ensure an education for health setback is considered a hospitals, 1983-2000, highest level our people. With all the proposed priority. Good quality healthcare is GM15, retired; Alcohol Facility federal cuts in education, we will an area that I will continue to strive Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 5 Candidate For President Message From The the Pawnee People, and that he should understand and participate in these events. We have many Communications Office events that refl ect our strong ties to our ancestors; such as Visitation, Veterans Dance, Skidi In preparing this Election 2011 Special Edition of the Dance, Kitkehahaki Dance, Young Chaticks si Chaticks newsletter, the Communications Offi ce Dog Dance, funerals, feasts, and worked closely with the candidates to obtain information handgames. Our Pawnee peoples that would be helpful to Pawnee voters on Election Day. To should be aware of the distinction assist the candidates in developing their newsletter articles, between the uniqueness of our Pawnee War Dance and the the Communications Offi ce provided each candidate intertribal pow-wow ways. When with a biographical question and answer form. Although possible, our tribal leaders should some candidates chose to complete the biographical form attend these functions. prepared by the Communications Offi ce, other candidates With an economic crisis in the chose to submit a biographical article. Please note that U.S. and the likelihood of Federal every effort was made to provide fair, unbiased coverage budget cuts, these are trying times MarsHall r. GoVer of each candidate participating in the Pawnee Business for the Pawnee Nation. I believe Council’s 2011 Election. that our tribe should use inventive, Nowah. My name is Marshall creative means to seek out Gover and I am running for Pawnee alternatives to federal grant funds. According to the Election Commission, the following Business Council President. My We should diversify our sources candidates are qualifi ed to participate in the May 7, 2011 paternal grandparents were of revenue by pursuing economic election: Shield Chief and Viola Wilde. development initiatives, private My maternal grandparents were sources of funding, and other viable Marshall Smith and Clara Smith, alternatives. The Pawnee have PRESIDENT who were Baptist Ministers. I am a strong warrior tradition, with a • George E. Howell the son of Steven G. Gover and history of combat service from • Marshall R. Gover Vera Faye Gover; who were on the the Pawnee Scouts, to Veterans of Southern Baptist Mission Board. I the Spanish-American War, World am a Vietnam combat veteran and War I, World War II, Korean War, TREASURER served honorably in the Marine Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and • Roy Weeks Taylor* Corps from 1965 to 1969. present day confl icts. For this *As the incumbent Treasurer and lone fi ler for the seat, reason we are known as men of Mr. Taylor will continue to serve as Treasurer and will not If elected to serve as Pawnee men, Chaticks Si Chaticks. We Business Council President, I will should use this ability to fi ght for appear on the ballot. work toward the betterment of the the Pawnee Nation’s tribal services Pawnee Nation. I believe that the and programs, and the future of our COUNCIL SEAT 1 Pawnee should be at the forefront of children and grandchildren. Indian Country, and that we should • Richard Tilden • Ronald Rice serve as leaders in government, The Pawnee have a strong belief business, and all of our endeavors. in God Almighty and his son Jesus We have the best tribal employees Christ. Our forefathers’ belief in COUNCIL SEAT 2 and tribal members of any nation, Atias Tirawa Hut carried them well, and we should use these resources • Elizabeth Blackowl and our belief in him will carry us • Karla KnifeChief to show the world our greatness. into the future. I have often heard For example, I recently witnessed our people say, “Pray for me”. I the singing of our Pawnee Flag am asking you to not only to pray CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Song at the opening ceremony of for me, but to pray with me for our Published by The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma the National Congress of American Pawnee People. With your vote and Ashlee Worley, Communications Manager Indians winter conference in the power of prayer we can achieve Washington D.C., and I felt great much, and we can go far. PO Box 470 pride that our Pawnee Flag song Pawnee, OK 74058 was included in a national event. GOVERnment is for all! (918) 762-3621 ext 25 – Ofc I believe a tribal leader should be (918) 399-1344 – Cell aware of the traditional aspects of [email protected] Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Council Seat 1 Candidate eventually earned the highest skill level Hope currently facing the Pawnee Nation’s in this field, as a Tool and Die Maker. • Friend of Bill W since 1985- tribal government, and briefly HILTI Industries Current describe how you will address these With this experience, Hilti • Active in Vietnam Veteran’s priorities: Industries in Tulsa hired me as a organization 1. Improve on communication Tool and Die Maker to go to their • Spiritual leader to incarcerated between all members of the Pawnee Minneapolis, MN facility. My duties veterans at the Fort Leavenworth Nation and our Business Council, were to learn the company’s operation Military Correctional Facility Nasharo Council and Pawnee Tribal then be instrumental in moving the Development Corporation and other company back to Tulsa. This Tool and Describe how your membership on the governing bodies and boards. Disclosure Die Maker Position is a specialized field Pawnee Business Council will benefit of voting record of elected officials is the and commands top paid money in the the Pawnee Nation: process that will lead us into transparency trades’ field. It consists of either doing My oath I would swear when in government. Currently, the minutes the work and when over loaded taking becoming a member of the Pawnee of each meeting do not detail the the work to outside vendors to bid on the Business Council is to serve “The Pawnee individual’s vote on any particular issue, jobs. You needed to know who does best Nation”, not a part of the Pawnee Nation, and no knowledge of who is presenting work and at a reasonable price, plus be not only my family or my friends, but all the information to the Council Table for able to meet the deadlines. I worked at the Pawnee Nation. This will be a large discussion and vote. We do not have set Hilti for 18 years, until I received an on benefit to the Nation and will be always procedures that guarantee fairness for all the job injury. a part of my decision making process. Pawnee Nation members, regardless of This is the only style of governing that their political views. With openness and RICHARD TILDEN United States Department of Veterans will allow us to take our Pawnee Nation disclosure being a part of our meetings, Affairs: out from under a very large indebtedness what follows is fairness and transparency. In August of 2000, I was hired and be able to be prosperous like our Full Blood Pawnee, Member of the Skidi as a Counselor/Investigator GS-5, and neighboring tribes. 2. Inclusion of the vast number Band eventually retired with the rating of GS- Now for the process for making of qualified, experienced, and educated, 12. My work involved investigating competent decisions, which always Pawnee Nation members in Universities, Education: Equal Employment Complaints for the starts with listening to all views, but Government and Business from around Haskell Indian Nations University- VA’s Office of Resolution department always remaining skeptical? I will use by the world in the decision making process Lawrence, KS: Bachelor of Science in and the Equal Employment Commission. experiences in business and working with to help in the direction our Nation is Business Administration Degree. My duties were to counsel employees to the Federal Government as a background, proceeding. We have the technical D-Q Native American College- Davis, help them determine if they had a valid and then my due diligence in verifying means to use video conferencing, and CA: Casino Management Degree and a Equal Employment Complaint. As a the opportunity or the proposal will lead telephone-conferencing to invite our Business Administration Degree certified federal Mediator, I was able to me down various paths. It will start Pawnee Nation members this vast Tulsa Community College- Tulsa, OK resolve the majority of the Claims; if with researching the subject, looking experience and knowledge to our during the 1970-1990: Mechanical an Employee was not satisfied and they for comparables, seeking counsel from council tables and use their insight on Engineering and other specialized could then take it to the next level, and specialist for their opinion, then making the direction our Nation is going. Their courses. either myself or another investigator the best decision at the time. capabilities could also be used in planning Haskell Institute- Lawrence, KS: High would do the complete investigation; This style of decision-making is 5, 10 and 20 yearlong range plans for the School courses and Auto Mechanics which could involve traveling to their what you received, when you honor Nation. We need to compile a database Pawnee Public School: Grade School duty station for an assessment. When me with this responsibility. When any of all Pawnee Nation members, their and Junior High complete, my comprehensive report was elected Pawnee Nation employee votes capabilities, experience and abilities, and Hurrahs’ Casino: Casino Management then to be reviewed by a Federal Judge on any issue, you want competent, then use this information to call on them Internship for his ruling and determination. After unbiased, and well researched decisions to assist the Nation in the progress as we Cash Creek Indian Casino: Casino this service, I retired in 2008. that only have the betterment of the go forward. Management Internship whole Pawnee Nation in mind. Anything Public Service: less is not acceptable. 3. Inclusion of all qualified Military Service: • Vice President of NARF local 278, The world we live in cries out for Pawnees for employment. Insuring United States Marine Corps: I served Tulsa OK- Current direct communication between Tribal that every qualified Pawnee has the in the United States Marine Corps • USMC Historical Foundation; Members and our elected officials. When opportunity to have his qualifications during the Vietnam War. I was a Tank Board of Directors- Current and if you have questions or want to be being judged fairly for every position Commander, whose duties included • Haskell Indian Nations University; heard, how can you make this happen? I they are qualified for is paramount to being in command of a million dollar Past Board of Directors am Richard Tilden and I will listen, just fairness. Complete transparency of all tank, plus five crew men. I did three • IHCR Powwow; Board of Directors- email me at [email protected] anytime, meetings, except when restricted by law, tours of duty in Vietnam and as a result I Current or write me at PO Box 470682 Tulsa, will allow the most qualified to be hired was designated to have a 100% Service • TERO Pawnee; Board Member- OK 74147. I will hear your concerns, to the betterment of the Pawnee Nation. Connected Disability. After completion Current questions and problems regarding the of my service I received an Honorable • Past Member of the Board of Pawnee Nation, and you will receive an Provide any additional information Discharge. Trustees of D-Q University; Davis, answer. When any tribal member wants relevant to the Pawnee Nation’s May California Professional Experience: to contact their elected officials directly 2011 Regular Election: • Past President of the Oklahoma Work history prior to 1980- After and in private and can have their voice “Let us put our minds together to see what Haskell Alumni Chapter returning from Vietnam, I went to work heard, the whole Nation benefits. we can build for our children” Sitting • Chairman of the Oklahoma Indian in Tulsa. During the first few years, I Bull 1st AA Conference spent learning the Machinist Trade, and Identify the top three priorities • Current Chairman of the Trail of Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 7 Council Seat 1 Candidate Council Seat 2 Candidate

Remodeling and Contracting work with the B.I.A as a social Services, and AlterNative Family worker, after 30 years of working Restaurant. with the B.I.A, she retired and Mr. Rice has served as an elected returned to Pawnee. official of the Pawnee Nation In 1995, Elizabeth became for eight years; he served as interested in tribal politics and was Council Member, Vice-President encouraged to run for office. Mrs. and President. He has served as Blackowl was elected and became a Corporate Board Member for the first female to be President of our Pawnee Tribal Development the Pawnee Business Council. She Corporation for four years and has served on the Pawnee Business also as the past President for the Pawnee Title VII Indian Education Council for 14 years. Since Parent Committee. returning to Pawnee, she has been asked to serve on numerous boards, Ronald feels having served as committees, and organizations, all a former Elected Official, and of which she has graciously obliged. Ronald J. Rice Sr. Corporate Board Member of the ELIZABETH BLACKOWL Pawnee Nation, it has afforded him Elizabeth’s priorities are to continue Ronald J. Rice Sr. of Pawnee, efforts to improve administrative the knowledge and experience that Elizabeth (Leading Fox) Blackowl Oklahoma was born and raised infrastructure such as laws, will be needed to address issues attended and graduated from the in Pawnee by his parents’ the codes, and other policies and and concerns in regards to: local Indian Boarding School late Charles and Lida RidingIn- procedures necessary to strengthen in Pawnee, Haskell Institute Rice. He attended High School at 1. Providing the direction for our government. She wishes to in Lawrence, KS. She then Chilocco Indian School and then our Tribal Development improve policies regarding equal graduated from Oklahoma Baptist continued on to Haskell Indian Jr. Corporation that is goal opportunities and fairness to University Located in Shawnee, College. He is married to Minnie, orientated and measurable for tribal employees and employment OK and received a Bachelor of daughter of the late Vance and future development. and training for tribal members. Elizabeth Justice-HorseChief,Sr. Arts in Psychology and Sociology. Elizabeth expects to identify and Ronald and Minnie have been 2. Providing for our Pawnee Elizabeth began working on her support revenue resources including married for 36 years. They have Nation Community in case Master of Social Work Degree at gaming expansion as well as raised their three children and been of an Emergency caused by the Warren Brown School of Social improve upon our present gaming blessed with seven grandchildren. Natural Disaster. work at Washington University in activities to increase tribal revenue. St. Louis, MO. She completed her During the past 30 years, Ronald 3. Addressing issues coming Master of Social Work Degree at has developed, owned and operated forth from State Official Tom Elizabeth did state her curiousness University of Oklahoma in Norman, three successful businesses while Coburn. over the seemingly lack of interest living in Pawnee and abroad: OK. on the part of individuals not These issues as well as others he desiring to experience serving Ronald Rice and Associates Elizabeth’s first employment was will actively pursue in hopes of on the Business Council for the Consultant and Public Relations with the Pawnee Indian Boarding benefiting our Pawnee Nation. Pawnee Nation. She realizes that it for Indian Country, Ronald Rice School as a dormitory attendant. is difficult since there are no salaries Later, she began employment with for members who must have a source the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in of income especially if they have a The Pawnee Nation’s Constitution states, “No member of the Education Department with the family. This is one reason we must Bordertown Dormitory Program the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, eighteen (18) years of identify tribal revenue to encourage in New Mexico and Arizona. She age or older, shall be denied the right to vote by secret younger individuals to participate in returned to Oklahoma and began the Pawnee tribal government. ballot, either in person or by absentee ballot, provided employment with the Oklahoma that no write-in votes shall be allowed.” Department of Child Welfare Division; from there she went to For more Pawnee Nation 2011 Election information, visit www.pawneenation.org/election, or contact Stephen Jake, Election Commission Chairman at (918) 285-0003. Page 8 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Council Seat 2 Candidate

I also attended Midwestern State Seed Preservation Project and all of us. The benefit of having University. While living in Arizona Dancers of the Plains, in Kearney, the PTDC, is that it earns money I attended Motorcycle Mechanics NE, as well as participating in the for the Pawnee Nation. With this Institute and received a Technician Pawnee Language Program and not being grant money, we can do Degree in motorcycle mechanics. am interested in doing so again. what we choose with this money. My Family, as well as myself, are A Revenue Allocation Plan can I am a hard worker. I believe I have members of the Pawnee Chapter of and will help us determine a plan a strong sense of fairness inherited the Native American Church. for Pawnee Nation’s success with from my family. I have worked this Pawnee Corporation. I am for many programs of the Pawnee I would like to be elected to the very interested in Pawnee Nation’s Nation; Housing CIAP Program, PBC to represent all the Pawnee success and would like to see more Education, Tribal Employment people the best way I can. I want economic development to create Rights Office (TERO), Repatriation, all Pawnee tribal members to be more employment. Not just with the Grounds Maintenance, Special considered when the Council is gaming, but with more businesses Diabetes Program, Supervisor to making decisions on their behalf. in town or at the Tribal Reserve. the Housekeeping and Grounds I would like the PBC to have the Maintenance Department of the monthly meetings in the evening The Tribal Round House, the Pawnee IHS, and the Pawnee Health or weekends so any of our Tribal Community Building, the Camp Center Project. Members, or employees, can Grounds; they all could use some KARLA KNIFECHIEF attend without having to take off rehab work. These buildings and I previously served on the Housing their daytime job. I would like to lands are investments of the future Authority Board of Commissioners see more Elders, young men and of our Tribal Members. We need for two and a half years (June women attend these meetings, to to take care of them so they will Nowah! I am Karla KnifeChief, 2003- Dec 2005). I am currently Granddaughter of the late Irene provide input or to just be fully last for generations to come. We employed at the Housing Authority informed about what is going on also need to take care of our water Knife Chief Gonzales and Manual of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Gonzales, and Daughter of Joanne throughout the Pawnee Nation. supply. We need to build assets as the Administrative Assistant so we can invest in the future of Gonzales Rankins and JW Rankins and as the Homebuyer Educator. We are all Pawnee and want good of Pawnee OK. My son is Bobby Pawnee Nation. When we create I have received many certificates things to happen for our Tribe in a a business, we should have a plan KnifeHawk Johnson, 19 years for training over the past 14 years, good way. I am looking forward to old and my Daughter, Skidi Star in place to train Tribal Members for all relating to the Tribal Programs the future of the Pawnee Nation, and the positions being created, and hire Leading Fox, 10 years old. We all and Government. Most recently, I believe we can make good things live in Pawnee, OK. them to work for their tribe. Let’s completed New Municipal Officials happen. In making a decision, I will keep up with the times! I am a candidate for the upcoming Training, with the Oklahoma take into consideration the voice of Pawnee Nation Election for Council Municipal League; a requirement all Pawnee Tribal Members. We If you will VOTE for me, I will Seat #2, Member. for the Pawnee City Council, in need to look towards the future with do the best I can because I care November 2010. I currently a plan for our Tribe. about our Elders, Families and I was born here in Pawnee, OK at represent Ward #1 for the City of the future of their children and the the Pawnee IHS Hospital, February Pawnee as a Member of the City If a Tribal Member has questions, generations to come! With many, 3, 1963. I have lived in California, Council. those questions should be answered. many blessings, Thank you for your Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma. I This information includes any time and God Bless You All! “ET moved back to Pawnee in 1997 and I am an active volunteer for the questions about the Pawnee Tribal DE WAY DO DA HEY”! have been here ever since. I lived Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, and Development Corporation (PTDC), most of my life in Texas, where I also volunteer for the Bikes for a business created by the Pawnee With Faith, Love, Hope and Charity, attended elementary through High Tykes each in year during Christmas. Nation, for the Pawnee Tribal I remain, Karla Knife Chief, Pawnee School in Wichita Falls, TX, and I participated with the Pawnee members; they work for us, and Skidi Tribal Member.

CANDIDATE FORUM Wednesday, April 20 at the Roam Chief Center from 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM Forum is being put on by the League of Women Voters Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 9 PAWNEE NATION HELD SKEDEE BRIDGE DEDICATION By Ashlee Worley, Communications Manager On Tuesday, March 15, 2011, the Pawnee Nation, in collaboration with Pawnee County, held a dedication ceremony for the completion of the Skedee Bridge Project. The $1.3 million dollar bridge was a joint venture between the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and Pawnee County. It was contracted to Plains Bridge Construction of Yukon, Okla. on December 11, 2009 and was completed on February 23, 2011. “With this new bridge, we are serving all the people in Pawnee County, not just our Pawnee Nation Tribal Members,” said Pawnee Nation President George E. Howell. The bridge was funded with ARRA Stimulus Funds in the amount of $649,514 and the balance of funds from Pawnee Nation Transportation Indian Reservation Road funds. “This bridge is just proof of what the Pawnee Nation and Pawnee can accomplish by working together, said Dale Carter, Pawnee County Commissioner District 3/Chairman. The Skedee Bridge is located two miles east of Skedee, on the Skedee-Blackburn Road (County Road E0440).

2010 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR PAWNEE TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By Lindsey Teter, TDC Marketing tribe than any previous year. The ASSETS: In 2010 the corporation JOB CREATION: In align with the Director total year-end amount of payments added several new operations to corporation’s mission of economic made to the tribe for assessments, li- its portfolio, StoneWolf Casino & development, PTDC created a pay- Based on year-end financial results, censes, profit distribution, rents and Grill, a 200 machine gaming facility roll of more than $3.3 million in 2010 is Pawnee Tribal Development sales taxes totaled $856,539. with a 75-seat restaurant and bar. In 2010. At year end, PTDC employed Corporation’s most successful year addition, during late 2010 a decision 131 people, approximately 90 of yet. In a year of success defined by $387,879 or 78% of PTDC’s op- was made to replace the corpora- which are Native American. Full the corporation’s revenue generated, erational income for the year is dis- tion’s Subway franchise with its own time employees enjoy benefits that assets developed and job creation tributed directly to the Tribe. In ad- ‘StoneWolf Deli’, the new operation include Health, Life and Dental in- that culminated with an annual pay- dition, PTDC made payments and being branded under StoneWolf. By surance. roll of more than $3.3 million. Paw- accruals to Pawnee Commissions removing the franchise, the Subway nee Tribal Development Corpora- for assessments and licenses for the franchise fees and advertising fees The corporate profile includes tion (PTDC) is the corporate arm of year to $271,859. The Trading Post were eliminated thereby eliminating StoneWolf Casino, StoneWolf Grill, the Pawnee Nation. Although PTDC retail operations, the StoneWolf those expenses. This move allows Trading Post Casino & retail, Stone- is established as a separate entity of Grill, the Travel Plaza retail opera- for more opportunity for profits, and Wolf Travel Plaza and StoneWolf the tribe, it is wholly owned by the tions and Subway combined to col- more flexibility to create a business Deli. PTDC provides corporate Pawnee Nation. lect and remit $105,267 of sales tax model for a smaller, more efficient management and oversight to all to the Tribe for the year. Direct rent operation to complement the late operations. REVENUE CREATION: In 2010, payments of $91,534 were paid for night hours of StoneWolf Casino. the corporation paid more into the rental of tribal facilities for the year. Page 10 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Millikin University students spend Spring Break at Pawnee Nation Wills and Louise Stevens scheduled and coordinated all the events and ac- tivities for the students. They spent many hours of their personal time and money to make sure the students felt welcome and appreciated. Some of the students were over- whelmed by how kind and gracious everyone was to them. Like Brittany Thatcher, she didn’t expect to meet so many of our Pawnee people on such a personal basis. “Everyone has been so generous, and we’ve had to learn how to accept generosity gracefully. I’ve been brought up to be indepen- dent, and it’s been a challenge for me to allow the people to take care of me while I’m here.” This experience relates to everything the students learned in their human services courses, but this trip allowed Millikin University Students with President George E. Howell and Executive Director, Dawna Hare. them to focus particularly on diversi- ty. They have already taken a cultural By Ashlee Worley, Communications Garrison. everyday ins and outs of the Pawnee diversity class, where they’ve learned Manager Nation, along with the trials faced ev- about the Native American culture, While the students were at the Paw- ery day. Human service projects on Spring nee Nation, they painted buildings, but this lets them bridge the gap from Break is not the typical college stu- cleaned up at the North Cemetery, “Being in the classroom, you can textbooks to exposing them to every- dents’ idea of fun, but one group of and helped out with the Title VI pro- learn a lot of history and theory, but day reality. exceptional students from Millikin gram. They also attended many dif- actually coming here to Pawnee and Three years ago, another group of stu- University in Decatur, Illinois, did ferent events throughout the Pawnee actually meeting the people and learn- dents from Millikin University, along just that. These students are part of Nation, and enjoyed a little bit of the ing from them, has been an incredible Garrison, came and did the same type the school’s group, Human Service Pawnee Culture. part of the trip,” said Katilin Hutson, of renovation projects at the Pawnee Connection, where the goal is to ob- student. Nation, one was painting the Round- tain experiential learning opportuni- President George E. Howell educated the students on the Pawnee history, The students were embraced by ev- house. We were honored that another ties where they can connect theory to group came back this year, and very practice outside the classroom. The ranging from removal from Nebraska eryone at Pawnee, who showed them to present day at the Pawnee Nation. our Pawnee Hospitality. The Execu- appreciative for all they did while at group was made up of nine female the Pawnee Nation. students and their instructor, Mary He gave the students insight on the tive Office Staff, Cynthia Butler, Vi Kitkehahki Spring Dance Kitkehahki Band of the Pawnee and practice. Prayers to Atitus, pipe Nation is having their Kitkehahki ceremony, corn ceremony and cedar Spring Dance on April 23, 2011 ceremony will be conducted. Please at the Pawnee CampGrounds and come and pray, dance and eat with if weather is bad, it will be at the the Kitkehahki Band and celebrate Round House. A noon meal to be the coming of a new season. served. Everyone is welcome to at- SKEDEE tend and all men and women dancers The dance is sponsored by Morgan Assembly of God are invited. Kitkehahki, Chaui, Pit- LittleSun, Kitkehahki Band Chief. restoration . commitment . life ahawirata, Skidi Bands are invited to For more information, please contact Karen Haymond at (918) 762-3624 100 Market St . Pawnee, OK 74058 attend and dance. SkedeeAG.org and [email protected], or National Prayer Center 1-800-477-2937 The Kitkehahki Dance is for all Walter Echo-Hawk at wechohawk@ our Pawnee People, this ceremony gmail.com. If you would like to SERVICES: is one of the few dances our Paw- help, donations are being accepted, Sunday Morning at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. nee People have and still maintain please notify Karen or Walter. Sunday and Wednesday Nights at 7:00 p.m. Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 11 Dr. CHarles KniFe CHieF reCeiVes PresiDenT’s DiVersiTY awarD Dr. Charles Knife Chief, Medical Director of Health Care Quality and Health United States and fourth largest Information Technology at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, was overall. HCSC operates through recognized by the Health Care Service Corporation as the 2009-2010 recipi- its Blue Cross and Blue Shield ent of its President’s Diversity Award. Dr. Knife Chief serves as a Member at plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Large of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Indian Health Oklahoma and Texas, and several Care Resource Center of Tulsa. subsidiaries to offer a variety of health and life insurance products Since joining the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) in and related services to employers 2008, Dr. Knife Chief has been a great champion of diversity in both his and individuals. work and personal life. A Native American from the Pawnee Indian Tribe, he has helped BCBSOK to ensure strong relations with the local tribal nations HCSC believes health care deci- by serving as a cultural bridge through a variety of health initiatives. He is sions are best made where the ser- also a participant in the OrganWise Guys program, which provides education vices are delivered. That’s why its on the benefi ts of physical activity and healthy eating choices to elementary divisions are locally focused and school children, many of whom are ethnic minorities. deeply involved in the communi- ties they serve. HCSC’s focus on Dr. Knife Chief serves as the BCBSOK representative for the Greater Tulsa diversity and inclusion continues Health Access Network, which is developing a health information exchange to distinguish the organization as for various stakeholders, including community clinics that provide care for a leader in an increasingly mul- the minority populations. In 2009, he served as a panel member of the Sov- ticultural marketplace. For these ereignty Symposium, sponsored by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, to dis- reasons, the HCSC Diversity and cuss the role of sovereignty and its impact on the status of Native American Inclusion Council congratulates and thanks Dr. Knife Chief for setting such health care and providing coverage/access to care for Native Americans. an outstanding example for diversity support and promotion. Kudos as well Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is a customer-owned health ben- from the IHCRC Board of Trustees and the IHCRC management team. efi ts company focused on improving the health and wellness of its members *Story from IHCRC Winter 2011 Edition Newsletter and communities. HCSC is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the Pawnee naTion HosTs searCH & resCue TraininG By Gerald Woommavovah, Pawnee Nation structors were from Pawnee Nation, Cleveland Emergency Services Coordinator City, Pawnee City Fire Department. On February 25th 2011, the Pawnee Nation Fire A Special thanks to Gerald Woommavovah, Department hosted Five Hour Basic Search & Monty Matlock, Kelton Kersey, James No- Rescue Training. Training was conducted at votny and Stephen Stephens for putting on the old Pawnee Nation Clinic to help Firefi ght- this much needed training for our Firefi ghters. ers learn to work together for a command goal All fi refi ghters that attended received “Certifi - “to save lives and to make sure every fi refi ghter cate of Participation” from the Pawnee County goes home after the call”. Twenty fi ve Fire- Training Coordinator and left with knowledge fi ghters from Pawnee and surrounding counties of knowing their limitations of their Personal attended class. This training meets parts of the Protective Gear, Being able to communicate NFPA 1500 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 for its with their team members, How to locate a per- Firefi ghters as well as the Firefi ghters in Paw- son or fellow fi refi ghter that has become disori- nee County. ented or lost in a burning structure, What equip- ment is needed to complete these tasks, and to Training was over Basic Search of a multi know what their own personal limitations are. story building, Basic Thermal Imaging Cam- era Operations, Personal Protective Equipment We will be conducting more of these classes limitations, Communication with your team within a few months and want to invite other members, Rapid Intervention Teams Respon- Tribal Firefi ghters and Firefi ghters trough out sibilities, Primary Rapid Intervention Team Oklahoma to come join in our training. Next Duties, Secondary Rapid Intervention Team Training being planned will be: Removing Live Duties and Standard Rapid Intervention Team Victims/down Firefi ghters from a building (Vi- Equipment & Tool Safety. sion and obscured vision). Training was put together to bring the local fi re For more info contact Gerald Woommavovah departments together to work as a team. In- at (918) 762-3655. Page 12 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY AT P.N. AT UNIVERSITY MILLIKIN Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 13 P a w nee N ati o n SPRING BREAK CAMP Page 14 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Health & Wellness New Food Distribution Pa>ee Pakoo>oo News April is a very exciting month in tice using their imaginations as they Program changes the Pa>ee Pakoo>oo Building. The construct, build, and create. We The Food Distribution Program has made the following changes to the weather has finally begun to warm will also be continuing our journey program: up and we are now able to move through the alphabet and our number our learning outside. With Spring line through the number ten. 1. The program will no longer take call-in food orders. The only excep- beginning March 20th, we are very tion is to those the program makes our home deliveries to. The food excited about this season. We are Miss Melissa's class has begun ex- ploring the wide world of science will be delivered after 4:00 pm on the day the order is placed. planning to prepare our garden beds this month. All of our students will this month. They will be performing 2. All participants who come in to pick up their food need to sign in. be taking part in the preparation and a new science experiment every Fri- day from our Quirkles Curriculum. 3. Participants will now be given identification cards that they need to planting of our garden center. They will also be in charge of the upkeep Please try and ask your child how show when they order and pick up their food. You will need to bring and care of the plants. We are look- these experiments are going. They this card each month. ing forward to a bountiful harvest. If love to share their learning experi- 4. All hours will be enforced. The program is open at 9:00 am to begin you get a chance drive by and check ences with you! out all of the progress taking place issuing out food. We will no longer take orders past 5:00 pm, Monday Miss Tobi's class has been working this Spring in our garden. through Thursday, and 4:00 pm on Friday. On Tuesdays, no orders on the Pawnee Language words for after 6:00 pm. On the Saturday when we are open after our truck ship- Our Thematic unit this month in The some of the body parts. The words ment, our hours are 9 am to 12 noon. The program is closed on the Pa>ee Pakoo>oo build is "I Build! I that we have covered so far are Create!" During this Thematic Unit buxsu, Hakow, Ki>koo, ]oosoo and last day of the month and on the day our truck shipment comes in. No oosoo. Ask your child if they can exceptions. our students will learn about con- struction terminology, machines, help you figure out which body parts For more information, contact Florissa Kanuho, Coordinator at 918-762- tools and products. The will prac- these are! 2541, or [email protected]. Statewide Project Invites Community Participation “Build a Blue Ribbon Tree” Indian child welfare child to Help Prevent Child Abuse Abuse Awareness program The Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) and registered before April 5, 2011. Action Committee invites every com- The registration form is also available Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma ICW/Promoting Safe and Stable Families, will munity to take action for children to print from the OSDH Web site at be having a Child Abuse Awareness program on April 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. by participating in their third annual http://fsps.health.ok.gov. at the Roam Chief Building. The speakers will be presenting educational “Build a Blue Ribbon Tree for Kids” To “Build a Blue Ribbon Tree,” select material regarding child abuse and neglect. campaign. The blue ribbon is the inter- national sign for child abuse preven- any materials you choose. If using a tion and serves as a constant reminder living tree, choose a highly visible lo- • Jackie Clackler, BIA will present Indicators of child abuse and neglect that all of us have a responsibility in cation and secure needed permission. and mandating reporting (who’s responsibility is it?) helping to protect children. Creativity is encouraged. Decorate tree with blue ribbons to represent any • Karla Knief chief, will present Housing Safety, Lead Poising, Prevent- The Oklahoma State Department of of the following: ing of Accidents in the home, monthly house inspections and Oklahoma Health (OSDH) along with various • The confirmed number of abused Landlord/Tenant Law ( As a resident, are YOU AWARE YOU HAVE community organizations are work- and neglected children in your RIGHTS and learn how to protect yourself ing together to build a “Blue Ribbon county Tree” state. Blue Ribbon Trees will • Marilyn Feathers, Childcare information be blossoming throughout Oklahoma • The number of new babies born in communities in April, which is Na- your community • Jo Beth Spears, Pawnee County Health Department – infant car seat/ tional Child Abuse Prevention Month. • Or to show your community’s Baby Boot camp The theme for this year is, “It’s Your support for children, or something For more information, contact Joanna Flanders, ICW Program Coordinator Turn to Make a Difference in the Life important to your organization, at at 918-762-3873 of a Child.” Tree photos will also be agency, program, or community highlighted and displayed during the Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Mail, fax or e-mail the following com- State Capitol on Tuesday, April 12, pleted form to: Sherie Trice, OSDH 2011, and in the Child Abuse Preven- Community Based Child Abuse Pre- tion Month official scrapbook. vention Grant Coordinator, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Fam- A "Tree Registry" form is provided ily Support and Prevention Service, for people and organizations to reg- 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, ister their trees with the OSDH Of- OK 73117-1299, or call (405)271- fice of Child Abuse Prevention. To 7611, fax to (405) 271-1011, or e-mail participate, trees must be completed [email protected]. Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 15 Health & Wellness Am I in a Healthy Relationship? "Gotta Run" is my Motto By Chelsie Baldwin, VAW Advocate Good communication. You've probably heard lots of It's totally normal to look at the world through rose- stuff about how men and women don't seem to speak colored glasses in the early stages of a relationship. But the same language. We all know how many different for some people, those rose-colored glasses turn into meanings the little phrase "no, nothing's wrong" can blinders that keep them from seeing that a relationship have, depending on who's saying it! But what's impor- isn't as healthy as it should be. tant is to ask if you're not sure what he or she means, and speak honestly and openly so that the miscommu- What Makes a Healthy Relationship? Hopefully, you nication is avoided in the first place. Never keep a feel- and your significant other are treating each other well. ing bottled up because you're afraid it's not what your Not sure if that's the case? Take a step back and think significant other wants to hear or because you worry about whether your relationship has these seven quali- about sounding dumb. And if you need some time to ties: think something through before you're ready to talk Mutual respect. Does he or she get how fantastic you about it, the right person will give you some space to do are and why? (Watch out if the answer to the first part is that if you ask for it. (L) Route 66 marathon in Tulsa,2006, wearing the shoes yes but only because you're acting like someone you're What's an Unhealthy Relationship? that dad bought for me. (R) Dad and Me while stationed not!) The key is that your spouse is into you for who in Germany. He always carried me and He loved me. you are - for your great sense of humor, your love of A relationship is unhealthy when it involves mean, dis- reality TV, etc. Does your partner listen when you say respectful, controlling, or abusive behavior. Some peo- By Dana Campbell-Sternlof ary 2010, Dad purchased my you're not comfortable doing something and then back ple have lived in homes with parents who fought a lot running shoes for me. or abused each other — emotionally, verbally, or physi- I have a huge passion to run off right away? Respect in a relationship means that the Oklahoma City Memo- In May 2010, I dedicated the each person values who the other is and understands cally. For some people who have grown up around this kind of behavior it can almost seem normal or OK. It's rial Marathon faster in 2011! I 10th Oklahoma Memorial Mar- - and would never challenge - the other person's bound- Run for my Pawnee family, my athon to Dad. This race was aries. not! Many of us learn from watching and imitating the people close to us. So someone who has lived around Mom Susie, my uncle William, challenging run for me. I only Trust. You're talking with a friend and your partner violent or disrespectful behavior may not have learned and my Dad. I run every day trained 81 days for the 26.2 gru- walks by. Do they completely lose their cool or keep how to treat others with kindness and respect or how to to stay in shape, show respect eling run. I ran great at the start walking because they know you'd never cheat on them? expect the same treatment. to our soldiers. I run every day of the race. I had a 54:00 min. It's OK to get a little jealous sometimes - jealousy is a to Honor God our Savior. But 10K. But suffered some severe natural emotion. But how a person reacts when feeling Qualities like kindness and respect are absolute require- running keeps me grounded. I chaffing on arms and legs! I had jealous is what matters. There's no way you can have a ments for a healthy relationship. Someone who doesn't run to prevent diabetes because a few emotional tears at mile healthy relationship if you don't trust each other. yet have this part down may need to work on it with a so many of my family have had 17. However, the last 2 miles of trained counselor before he or she is ready for a rela- diabetes. the marathon I felt strong and Honesty. This one goes hand-in-hand with trust be- tionship. Meanwhile, even though you might feel bad In 1988, I begin what I call a really kicked it in at the finish. I cause it's tough to trust someone when one of you isn't or feel for someone who's been mistreated, you need felt so great after the marathon. being honest. Have you ever caught your spouse in a to take care of yourself — it's not healthy to stay in a short run from apartment to the mall to purchase a pair of good I smiled along the whole 26.2 major lie? Like they told you that they had to work on relationship that involves abusive behavior of any kind. course. Friday night but it turned out they were hanging out running shoes. That same year with their friends? The next time they say they have to Warning Signs my mom passed away it was a Things I will not forget & that work, you'll have a lot more trouble believing them and When a boyfriend or girlfriend uses verbal insults, very difficult time for me. She help keep me grounded and the trust will be on shaky ground. mean language, nasty putdowns, gets physical by hit- encouraged me to be healthy very motivated! ting or slapping, or forces someone into sexual activity, & enjoy my running. Watching I still remember while I was Support. It's not just in bad times that your partner the Olympics one year with my should support you. Some people are great when your it's an important warning sign of verbal, emotional, or in elementary school, I experi- physical abuse. mom was a great memory of enced a coach yelling at me that whole world is falling apart but can't take being there good motivation for me. when things are going right (and vice versa). In a Ask yourself, does my partner: I was too fat and slow to be a I started to run for pleasure long distance runner. healthy relationship, your significant other is there with Get angry when I don't drop everything for him or her? a shoulder to cry on when you find out your parent or that very hot summer... I ran The message changed me for Criticize the way I look or dress, and say I'll never be 14 miles one hot summer from grandparent passed and to celebrate with you when you able to find anyone else who would date me? Keep me life. I feel like I am proof to be- got that new job. Lawton, Oklahoma to Cache, come and be a runner. It does from seeing friends or from talking to any other guys OK. No cell phones, no iPod, Fairness/equality. You need to have give-and-take or girls? Want me to quit an activity, even though I love not matter what size, color, or or mp3s just good old plan run- how you look to be a runner! in your relationship, too. Do you take turns choosing it? Ever raise a hand when angry, like he or she is about ning. Running hard and strong! which new movie to rent? As a couple, do you hang out to hit me? Try to force me to go further sexually than I joined the local running clubs I have enjoyed running for 22 with your partner's friends as often as you hang out with I want to? and begin running in small 5k years. I really enjoy running yours? It's not like you have to keep a running count These aren't the only questions you can ask yourself. If road races. (3.2 mile run events) in downtown Oklahoma City. and make sure things are exactly even, of course. But you can think of any way in which your boyfriend or I am currently an active mem- you'll know if it isn't a pretty fair balance. Things get I always ran well in these ber of 2 local running clubs. I girlfriend is trying to control you, make you feel bad smaller road races. But it was bad really fast when a relationship turns into a power about yourself, isolate you from the rest of your world, participate in 29-33 5K runs a struggle, with one person fighting to get his or her way my goal and DREAM to run in year, including ½ marathons. or — this is a big one — harm you physically or sexu- a marathon. I ran my first mara- all the time. ally, then it's time to get out, fast. Let a trusted friend or I volunteer for Edmond’s run- thon in Oklahoma City’s Me- ning trails safety video. (can Separate identities. In a healthy relationship, everyone family member, or the Violence Against Women Pro- morial Marathon in 2005. needs to make compromises. But that doesn't mean gram, know what's going on and make sure you're safe. be seen on U-Tube) I call into you should feel like you're losing out on being yourself. I dedicated the run to my Dad, the Sports animal radio station It can be tempting to make excuses or misinterpret Charles, who was battling dia- WWLS as the running girl.I When you started going out, you both had your own violence, possessiveness, or anger as an expression of lives (families, friends, interests, hobbies, etc.) and that betes. I could not wait to finish promote health, running and love. But even if you know that the person hurting you the marathon and call my Dad. occasionally plug a 5k race or shouldn't change. Neither of you should have to pre- loves you, it is not healthy. No one deserves to be hit, tend to like something you don't, or give up seeing your (Who lived in Anadarko) two! I love running! “Gotta shoved, or forced into anything he or she doesn't want run!” is my tag line. So wish friends, or drop out of activities you love. And you also to do. I feel so blessed to say that my should feel free to keep developing new talents or inter- Dad was proud of my running. me luck in 2011 in OKC’s Fin- ests, making new friends, and moving forward. From the beginning until Janu- est marathon ever! Gotta run… Page 16 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011-

Welcome Baby Easton David Exum

s Easton was born on March 1, 2011, at 9:04 a.m.. He weighed 7 lbs and 14

t 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by his parents, Timothy and Shelby Exum, and older brother, Terrien Exum. His grandparents are Joe and Terri Morgan, Tony and Vivi-Anne Carney, and

h Telica and Lendell Exum. His great grandparents are Genevieve Moore and the late Merton Moore, Anna Lee Serrato, and Sara Warfield. His great great grandparents are Ruben Hopper and the late Velma Hopper. g i Welcome Baby Elan ‘Eli’ Shiloh Haeli and her Father, Granthum Ste- Yellowhorse Fuller l vens, attended the Father/Daughter Eli was born January 12th at 8:18 p.m. to Dr. Todd Ball in Stillwater on March 11th, 2011. and Randi LeClair Fuller. Eli’s maternal grand- parents are Laura and the late Larry Melton; h paternal grandparents are Dave and Cherye Haeli is the daughter of Louise and Fuller of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Pawnee great Granthum Stevens, and the great- grandparents are Geraldine and the late Jesse granddaughter of Herb Rice and the Howell, Jr. and Pawnee great-great grandpar- late Mabel Beard. Haeli is in the 1st g ents are the late Harriet (Esau) & Jesse Howell, Grade at Pawnee Elem. i Sr. & Andy and Mae (Pratt) Smith.

Welcome Baby Ian Ralph Cramer

Pearle Mae Hare and Ricky Cramer wel- comed their son, Ian Ralph Cramer, at 5:04 am on March 12, 2011. Maternal grand- parents are Karen Haymond and Walter I. ty H ty Hare Jr., and the paternal grandparents are Rick Cramer and Linda Wyrick. Ian weighed in at 7lbs. 11 oz. and he was 19 inches in length. ni u mm

To our April babes: Happy Birthday Katee & Justin & Happy 7th Birthday Quannah Love you all Ella, Jamie, Nipawset, Q & Grandma Co Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 17

On Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and Jonathan also placed second in Class 13 13th, Jonathan Soxie and several mem- of 49 Boer goats. Overall, he made the top bers of his Pawnee High School FFA group twenty which allowed him to sell his boer participated in the Oklahoma Youth Expo goat at the expo. The first place Grand (OYE) livestock show in Oklahoma City. Champion goat was sold for $5,000. Jon- Jonathan's younger brother Corbin Soxie, athan's goat received the second high- 4H member, also was involved. The OYE is est bid. For his accomplishments, he was classified as the world's largest junior live- ranked 9th out of the entire group. stock show. Jonathan, 18, is a Junior at Pawnee High Before the judging started, it was an- School and Corbin, 10, is in the third grade nounced that 812 Boer goats were regis- at the Pawnee Elementary School. They tered for the two day event. In the Senior recently participated in the Pawnee local Showmanship Division, Jonathan placed show and the Pawnee County show and second out of 40 registered for this event. received several awards. Jonathan and his goat placed second out of thirty-one registered for this event. This They are the sons of Francis and Rebecca was an all-day event as there were cat- Soxie of Glencoe. Proud grandmothers are egories for ages 9 through eighteen years. Reda Pawnee of EI Reno and Phyllis Soxie of Pawnee.

Tahnee Rose Robinson is the Geoff Tyner got his picture taken with great granddaughter of Phillip Ben Affleck on Saturday, March 12 in and Reva Gover (deceased), Bartlesville. He was singing behind the granddaughter of Sandra May drum helping his half-brother, John Gover StClair and Darwin J. David Ballard who was the head singer. StClair (deceased), daughter of Sara Rose StClair Robinson Ben Affleck has been in Bartlesville and Tim Robinson. shooting a movie, and came and attended the Stomp Out Cancer She is a senior at University Benefit Gourd Dance and Stomp of Nevada Reno, and was a Dance at the Delaware Cultural Center semifinalist of the AAU Sullivan in Bartlesville, OK. award for the top amateur athlete in the country.

Happy 80th Birthday! Sherman H. Wilde Sr. Celebrated his 80th birthday on March 10, 2011 with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by his side. He is the son of Oscar and Helen Wilde, and the brother of Doloris Riley of Pawnee. Sherman is a retired carpenter and boxing coach. The family enjoys hearing his stories of growing up in Pawnee. Page 18 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Pawnee Seed Preservation Project 2011 a child; others roasted the corn and threw it on canvas to cool down. Down the line her mom and others used hand-held shells with sharp edges to remove the damp corn from the cob over a galvanized bowl to catch the kernels. It was spread out to dry in the sun. It was used in corn soup and other ways, too. Blanche, Minnie and Geraldine talked about how the old timers used a tree stump bowl to pulverize the corn with a wooden pole-like mallet and that the Preservation Project should replicate one and use it to show others. We are presently using an 1885 corn grinder that Dawna Ourada (Kearney, Neb.) gave the Project in 2009. It works beautifully and grinds it perfectly leaving chips of corn and flour meal. Volunteer gardeners and tribal mem- Minnie Fields (Right), describing crop cultivation & drying techniques and Geraldine bers enjoyed grinding corn for Geral- Howell (Left), is seated with her 2010 seeds. dine’s blue corn mush that she made for the Young Dog Dance last Octo- By Deb Echo-Hawk her to do to help grow this corn, sing Geraldine’s mom could make the ber. Chuck Smith promised to help songs and give prayers [she does home made jelly and bread, it was On Thursday, March 17, 2011, Six- his wife Blanche and niece Crystal massages and does other healing awesome. It was an awesome life. I this summer to which they made teen community members made their work] she feels honored to be a part can say that now that I am older! We way downtown to Pawnee’s Cultural sure his words were recorded! Gor- of this community. Geraldine How- subsisted on what we grew and we don and Mary Adams were there to Learning Center for an evening to ell, 83 years young, has gardened used it all.” visit one another about our Pawnee learn about the Project. Gordon has for several years for the Project and heard of the Project from the corn Seeds; plan a community garden; at- brought her seeds from her 2010 gar- Blanche Smith and her husband tend the Blessing of the seeds; and Chuck was there also. In drying corn information vine for some time now den - mainly blue corn. Geraldine, … so he wanted to see what was hap- to check out seeds for home gardens. as a child, spent endless time in her shucking the corn was her chore as Keeper of the Seeds Deb Echo- family garden. Her mother was a Hawk, welcomed everyone. great cook and mixed corn meal and The beautiful Pawnee seed had been ground-to-a-powder-meat for them on display for two and one-half days to take back to school. Minnie Fields at the Center, thanks to Education agreed that Geraldine’s mom cooked Department Director Freda Tippe- great garden meals. She, too, spend connie, Chris Hill and youth work- her early years in the garden, grow- ers for helping to set it up. Visitors ing and canning the food … the way were welcome to come over to see of life was good. She didn’t know the seeds on display during the day. they were poor she said, “We were poor, life was great! There was a lot The sixteen folks who attended to be thankful for! Out by Lela we shared stories. Jeana Francis filmed used to pick pecans and put it in the them all. New to the community is cooking.” All she knew were good Crystal Gingras (Pawnee- Sue Shu- times with her family and uncles natona’s daughter), she tried grow- who farmed and produced good food ing seeds in Wichita, Kansas for the - food that was shared and enjoyed. 2010 season. She told her story and “That is what we lived on all winter expressed how she cared and sang long. They used to make pancakes songs for the seeds. Crystal hopes out of corn meal … they used to Pawnee Corn is highly nutritious and beautiful! she can do just what the people need do a lot of things, they were smart! Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 19 Pawnee Seed Preservation Project 2011, cont. Indian Country lost – our sense of community - working together. She said she was an Amish wanna-be! The Amish Deb met believes that tribes where unemployment is high members have nothing to lose by starting gardens and so much to gain from gardening! We do have an opportunity to have a sizeable community garden thanks to the Pawnee Nation. Its projected location is near where Merton Moore used to live. At this time Jimmy Jest- es is arranging for a water line to be placed near the garden. Taylor Mann will till up the top soil. We will see A Seed display with Artist, Charles LoneChief’s drawing capturing Nora Pratt’s image ... that it is set up for those who are in- offering a Blessing in 1998 terested. Volunteers for tilling there or at the homes of tribal members pening. Mary wants to help Deb in zier gave a nice talk about how over our traditions and culture. We’ll be are also arranged. Karla KnifeChief the garden this summer. Mary would the years, especially when he was set, if you think about it. So for what hopes the food that is growing in the like to have a garden of her own as away in California. He knew, “what my mom does, I will try to help and community garden will go directly her Irish relatives have gardens over my mom Deb does in this Project is do what I can. I am at IAIA now, but to the pantries of the families that 200 years old! Deb pointed out that real important because in pre-Co- every break that I get I come back participate. The Project purchased the Irish up in Nebraska are the main lumbus age times the Natives, not and help her out. Last break the ap- a variety of market vegetables – all ones who are helping the Pawnee only Pawnee, but all of us were su- prentices for the earthlodge built kinds for the community garden. save our seeds by growing them out. preme athletics. We were perfectly an electric fence for the corn. I will Some of our Pawnee seeds can be Ms. Miller is ready to garden again. built … perfect diet enabled us to fully support the Project”. Again used – especially the Pawnee bush She invited IHS gardener Lita Bail- be great runners. Now days when the group wanted to make sure his beans and watermelon. Some every- ly who offered to grow some bush they talk about Indian Country they statement was recorded! Our An- day physical commitment will be beans. [Any more IHS gardeners out talk about the diabetics and obesity cestors were given this corn from needed. Interested community gar- there?] Monie Horsechief is inter- and all the other health related prob- Atius and it is ours to protect and den families may call 918.762-3390 ested, too. lems. So what I am saying is what to use for the nutrition of our bod- to be included. my mom does is real important to ies. We need to be a fitness nation Sonny Howell offered to help any revitalize ourselves to how we used again. The Project will be part of the Geraldine introduced Minnie Fields way he can, as he has for his mom to be … how we should be. I always answer since the seeds are proven to to give the official Blessing over our Geraldine, “As long as I get to said that if something should happen be highly nutritious over the super Pawnee seeds and the Seed Preserva- Greeze,” he added. TeeTooch Fra- to technology we would fall back to hybrid seeds on market today. Deb tion Project. Minnie then reminded explained that she had been meeting us of all the effort that has gone into other gardeners and giving talks [to the seeds of our Ancestors to save which her kids say “Oh, Mom you them and commended Deb for that are so corny!” But when Deb talks work and was pleased to see young they are all ears! Recently she met people involved. She reminded us of some Amish people at a talk who all of the Japanese families and our explained how they were persecuted Americans over in Japan need our across the waters and here in Amer- prayers, too. Her prayer … Bless- ica, but they persisted and now have ings over the seeds and Project was a culture of their own –self reliant. heard and was intended for all of us What they said is there are two ways – the Akitaru. to pursue life. One … you can chase Find us on facebook: Pawnee Seed money and lose time with your fam- Preservation Project. ily or Two … be a community and Pawnee White Flour Corn, grown by the Carlsons of have family time together. Deb ex- Genoa, Nebraska. plained what they have is what our Page 20 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Title VI Senior Program Recipe Share Special Bundt Healthy Breakfast Pumpkin and Corn Wild Onion Cake Burrito Dessert Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: Serves one person Ingredients: Ingredients: • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix Ingredients: • 1 small pumpkin • Bunch of wild onions • 1 tsp. Vanilla • Butter-flavored cooking spray • 2 ears corn, cut from cob • Salt • 1 pkg. Vanilla instant pudding mix • 2 Tablespoons of chopped onion • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour • Pepper • ½ Cup Pecans, chopped • 1Tablespoon chopped green • Sugar or honey • Bacon grease • ¾ Cup Buttery Wesson Oil • Water chilies, drained Directions: • ¼ Cup Sugar • Eggs • 1 Cup liquid egg substitute 1. Peel, seed and slice pumpkin. • ¾ Cup Water • 1 Tablespoon shredded fat-free Cover with water and simmer • 2 tsp. Cinnamon Directions: Monterey Jack Cheese until tender. • 4 Eggs 1. Clean onions with water. • Dash of ground pepper 2. Place corn kernels in pie tin in • 1 T. Butter extract • Dash of liquid hot pepper sauce 2. Chop onions up and place in 350-degree oven; bake for 15 skillet with a little water, salt, • 1 12-inch whole wheat tortilla, minutes. Directions: pepper and bacon grease for warmed 3. Add corn to pumpkin. Add flour, Combine cake mix and pud- flavor. stirring constantly over low heat ding; add oil and water. Mix 3. Add eggs to skillet and scramble Directions: until mixture thickens. well. Add eggs 1 at a time, over medium heat and serve. 1. Lightly coat a nonstick skillet 4. Add sugar or honey to taste. beating well after each addi- with cooking spray. Cook the Serve hot. tion. Add flavorings. Beat cake onion and chilies in the skillet 6-8 minutes at high speed. over medium heat for 3 minutes, Grease Bundt pan and sprinkle stirring constantly. half of nuts. Layer batter in TITLE VI SENIOR NUTRITIONAL thirds alternately with sugar, 2. In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon and rest of pecans egg substitute, cheese, pepper MEALS PROGRAM mixed together between layers, and Tabasco. starting and ending with batter. 3. Pour into skillet and scramble Our program has been promoting and maintaining Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 for 3-4 minutes, until the eggs the health and wellness of older adults in our minutes. Place on cooling rack are done to taste, but not dry. community for several years now and we like to give for 8 minutes then turn onto 4. Place the egg mixture along 1/3 the opportunity for our Native elders of the program plate. Glaze immediately with of the tortilla, about 2 inches pastry brush. to share their recipes that have been passed down away from the bottom. Fold up from generation to generation, traditional or they the lower edge, and then roll Glaze for cake: could even be brand new ones. from the side to form a burrito. 1 Cup Powdered Sugar Wrap in foil packets. 3 T. Milk If you would like to share a recipe with us please 5. Serve with fresh salsa. ½ tsp. Vanilla contact us via email at [email protected]; ½ tsp. butter extract Nutritional Facts: Calories: 297, Carbs: 26 g, Protein: 32 g, Total by fax, 918-762-9927 or by phone at 918-762-4042. Recipe provided by Ann Collins Fat: 3 g Peanut Butter Easter Eggs recipe By Monie Horsechief seconds, or until brown sugar smooth. is melted. 8. Spoon an even layer of choco- ¼ cup butter 2. Add confectioners’ sugar and late over each peanut butter ¼ cup firmly packed light brown peanut butter, stirring to com- egg. sugar bine. ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar 9. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. ½ cup crunchy peanut butter 3. Cover with plastic wrap; refrig- 10. Remove from refrigerator. 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, erate for 1 hour. 11. Spoon another layer of choco- chopped 4. Shape by teaspoonful’s into late over peanut butter eggs. 2 T butter flavor shortening egg shapes. 2 (1 ounce) squares white baking 12. You may immediately decorate 5. Place on a wire rack over chocolate, melted with sprinkles, nuts, etc. parchment or wax paper 13. Let sit at room temperature 6. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. 1. In micro-wave safe bowl, until chocolate is set. melt butter and brown sugar 7. In small saucepan, melt semi- 14. Or you may drizzle with melt- in a microwave on high for 1 sweet chocolate and shortening ed white chocolate, if desired. ½ minutes, stirring every 30 over low heat, whisking until Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 21 Pawnee Nation Food Code Information By Kelton Kersey, Ranger/Environmental Specialist If the food is prepared off-site, Department of Environmental in your home for example, and Conservation and Safety available for sale then a permit is not required, but notification by signage The Pawnee Nation Department of or placard that the food is prepared Environmental Conservation and in a kitchen that is not subject to Safety has posted a Temporary Food regulation and inspection must be Establishment Permit application on posted. their website at http://pawneenation. org/divisions/view/49. This includes Resolution 09-44 adopted the a link to the 2005 FDA Food Code. 2005 Food Code and revised some definitions, such as Food A Temporary Food Establishment is Establishment is amended to add a a food establishment that operates paragraph (h): “A kitchen in a private for a period of no more than 14 home or outdoors that provides food consecutive days in conjunction for participants at tribal events such with a single event or celebration. as dances and that is not customarily Anyone selling food on the Pawnee in the business of providing food Nation that is prepared on-site, to the public,” is exempt from the in a Pawnee Nation kitchen or permit requirement. Pot-luck type concession stand, is required to dinners (food not for sale) are exempt obtain a permit and submit copies of from the permit requirement. current food handler’s cards.

The Mission Our mission is designed to minister to men and women who are looking for hope in their lives. One way that we do that is through food, music, and testimonies of our own life experiences. We are reaching people that are addicted, hurting, hopeless, lonely, scared and in pain. People may fall, but it is possible for them to get back up without feeling guilty or judged. We all stumble in different areas of our lives – who are we to judge each other? With our eyes on Christ, our hope is that we encourage others to seek the Lord in times of need, and also in times of praise. We also serve people who are just in need of worship, fellowship, and time in the word of God. Lives have already been changed because of the great love that the Lord provides. A new beginning is possible; many have already found their way. One man’s testimony speaks volumes, “Ellis, I’ve kicked meth and pills and now that I’ve found the Lord, I’m experiencing a natural high.” We want you to know: You can kick the habit and experience a high much greater than you could imagine! We provide a healthy home-style cooked meal every week – free of charge. The Mis- sion does not charge for our servants’ work and is totally funded by individuals who have a heart for helping those who are suffering. If you would like to know more about The Mission, you may join us while we break bread together and also in our time of fellowship on Mondays at the small room Roam Chief bldg. at 6:30 p.m. Any other questions please give us a call or contact us through email at 918-399-0760 or [email protected]. Thank you for taking the time to read our mission statement. We appreciate your prayers. Take a chance and come check it out! - Ellis and Monie Horsechief Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully admin- istering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10-11 Page 22 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Grant provides Law Enforcement a new home FIRST QUARTER 2011 RESOLUTIONS #11-01 – A resolution to Submit a Grant for and Gover), one against (Only A Chief), 3 The Pawnee Nation received noti- The design of this new 2,900 SF a Walking Trail - Approved January 12, 2011 excused (Taylor, Fields, Lone Chief) and one fication on March 23, 2011 of the facility includes the use of a Geo- by a vote of seven for, none against and 1 not not voting (President Howell). voting (President Howell). award of an $800,000 grant from thermal Heating and Cooling sys- #11-12 – Resolution for Appointment to the the U.S. Housing and Urban Devel- tem, which will provide an addi- #11-02 – Resolution for Appointment to the Election Commission – Tabled. opment, Oklahoma City Office. tional cost savings for the utilities Tribal Development Corporation Board. Muriel Robedeaux is appointed for a one #11-13 – Resolution for Appointment to in a facility of this size. This new the Gaming Commission – Member. Lisa This proposal that was submitted year term – Approved January 12, 2011 by facility will be the fifth facility lo- ballot. Five for and one not voting (President Otipoby is re-appointed by a vote of four under the Indian Community Block cated on the Pawnee Tribal Reserve Howell). for (Lone Chief, Only A Chief, Blackowl, Fields) two excused, and two not voting Grant FY 2010 funding cycle is to that has the Geo-thermal system in design and construct a 2,900 square #11-03 – Resolution for Appointment to the (Taylor, President Howell.) March 23, 2011. it. Tribal Development Corporation Board. foot facility in which to house the Tom Briggs is appointed for a one year term #11-14 – Resolution to allow John Only A Law Enforcement Division. The Through the design and construc- – Approved January 12, 2011 by ballot. Five Chief to go to Nebraska to oversee the trans- Pawnee Nation believes that a facil- tion of this 2,900 SF facility, then for and one not voting (President Howell). fer of property. Approved by a vote of three for (Lone Chief, Only A Chief, Fields) two ity such as this addresses the current there will be adequate office space, #11-04 – Resolution for Appointment to the excused, one against (Blackowl) and two not and future needs of this particular storage for departmental equip- Tribal Development Corporation Board. voting (Taylor, President Howell.) February tribal division and that the proposed ment, storage for evidence from Laura Melton is appointed to a two year 23, 2011. term – Approved January 12, 2011 by bal- design, location and anticipated crime scenes, training facility for lot. Seven for and one not voting (President #11-15 – A Resolution to submit a grant for cost savings are an enhancement to intervention and prevention activi- Howell). Repatriation - Approved by a vote of four for the existing space that is being oc- ties to assist in decreasing the crime (Lone Chief, Jestes, Taylor, Blackowl) two #11-05 – Resolution for Appointment to the excused (Fields, Gover), and one not voting cupied. levels for the tribal community and Tribal Development Corporation Board. (President Howell.) March 23, 2011. for the tribal and Federal offices Lester SunEagle is appointed to a two year This facility will be located on the that are located on the Pawnee Na- term – Approved January 12, 2011 by bal- #11-16 – Resolution for Chapter 5 of the Law Pawnee Tribal Reserve on the south tion Tribal Reserve. lot. Five for and one not voting (President and Order Code – Water Quality Standards. side of Heritage Road which is the Howell). Approved by a vote of seven for and one not voting (President Howell.) March 23, 2011. access road for the recently con- An aggressive implementation #11-06 – Resolution for Appointment to the struction Pawnee Indian Health schedule has been developed that Tribal Development Corporation Board. Ra- #11-17 – Resolution for Appointment to the Center. This new facility’s location projects that this new facility will mona HorseChief is appointed to a three year Gaming Commission – Chairman. Cecil Riding In is re-appointed by a vote of three is approximately ¼ mile east of the be operational late spring or before term – Approved March 9, 2011 by ballot. Five for and one not voting (President How- for (Lone Chief, Only A Chief, Fields) two former Pawnee Indian School, which the Pawnee Indian Homecoming in ell). absent, one against (Blackowl) and two not houses the Tribal Offices along with July of 2012. The solicitation pro- voting (Taylor, President Howell.) the Pawnee Nation College. This cess has already begun for the se- #11-07 – Resolution for Appointment to the Tribal Development Corporation Board. #11-18 – Resolution for Appointment to the proposed site is also visible to two lection of an architectural firm that Richard Tilden is appointed to a three year Gaming Commission – Secretary/Treasurer. Federal Facilities, Pawnee Agency will be in charge of the design of term – Approved March 9, 2011 by ballot. Vi Wills is re-appointed by a vote of three for for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) this new facility. Five for and one not voting (President How- (Lone Chief, Only A Chief, Fields) two ab- ell). sent (Jestes, Gover), one against (Blackowl) and the Pawnee Indian Health Center and two not voting (Taylor, President How- for the Indian Health Service (IHS). #11-08 – Resolution for Appointment to the ell.) March 23, 2011. Tribal Development Corporation Board. John Only A Chief is appointed to a three #11-19 – Resolution for Appointment to the year term to begin after his term on the Paw- Gaming Commission – Member. Lyle Fields nee Business Council is over in May 2011 is appointed by a vote of three for (Only A PBC receives the 2011 State – Approved March 9, 2011 by ballot. Five Chief, Taylor, Fields) two absent (Jestes, for and one not voting (President Howell). Gover), one against (Blackowl) and two not Historic Preservation voting (Lone Chief and President Howell.) #11-09 – Resolution for Submission of the March 23, 2011. Officer’s Citation of Merit ANA Language Grant – Approved February #11-20 – Resolution for submission of the The Pawnee Nation received no- have been rehabilitated and reno- 9, 2011 by a vote of four for (Jestes, Only A Chief, Blackowl and Gover) 3 excused (Tay- IMLS N.A. Museum Services grant – AP- tification from the State Historic vated include the second floor of lor, Fields, Lone Chief) and one not voting PROVED March 23, 2011 by a vote of 5 for, Preservation Office that the Pawnee the former Girl’s Dormitory, Staff (President Howell). ( Lone Chief, Only A Chief, Blackowl, Fields Business Council had been selected Quarters, dining hall, tribal court and Taylor) 0 against, 2 excused (Jestes and #11-10 – Resolution to approve the use of Gover) and 1 not voting (President Howell). to receive the 2011 State Historic house and the former Pawnee In- part of the tribal seal for the Code Talkers Preservation Officer’s Citation of dian Hospital. Medal from the U.S. Mint – Approved Feb- #11-21 – Resolution for submission of the Merit. This special recognition is ruary 9, 2011 by a vote of four for (Jestes, SORNA (Adam Walsh Act – Sex Offender Registry) grant – APPROVED March 23, given for their outstanding efforts This award will be presented at the Only A Chief, Blackowl and Gover) 3 ex- 23rd Annual Statewide Preservation cused (Taylor, Fields, Lone Chief) and one 2011 by a vote of 5 for, ( Lone Chief, Only to rehabilitate selected buildings not voting (President Howell). A Chief, Blackowl, Fields and Taylor) 0 that are located within the “Pawnee Conference that will be held in Guy- against, 2 excused (Jestes and Gover) and 1 mon, Oklahoma on June 9, 2011. #11-11 – Resolution for the Continuity of not voting (President Howell). Agency and Boarding School His- Government Plan – Approved February 9, toric District”. The buildings that 2011 by a vote of three for (Jestes, Blackowl Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 23 PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES January 26, 2011 – PBC Meeting part of the ANA-IT grant and is for the cre- lected. tractor was the lowest bid and is approved. ation of a plan to continue services in case The minutes of the January 12, 2011 of disaster. The plan was approved with 4. Review applicants for TDC Board of Di- 2. Purchase of vehicle for DECS. The minutes were approved with corrections. the stipulation the Plan would be brought rectors and set interviews. Interviews will funding agency provided additional fund- Council members and the Executive Di- back to Council at the 2nd meeting in be held on a day that is not a Council meet- ing for another vehicle for DECS. The bid rector provided reports on their activities March 2011 with timelines included. ing TBD. from Hudiberg Chevrolet was approved. since the previous PBC meeting. Linda Jestes was excused. 4. Request to purchase a Generator for IT. 5. Reed Property in Nebraska – added item. 3. Water Quality Standards – Chapter 5. Three bids were provided, however the The heirs will have an auction this week- These have been being developed for quite Roger Foster, General Manager of the low bid was approved provided the compa- end and will be ready to turn the property some time. Council approves the Water Tribal Development Corporation provided ny needed to provide additional warranty over to the tribe. The Council approves Quality Standards, Chapter 5 of the Law a report on TDC Activities. information. to send John Only A Chief to Nebraska to and Order Code by Resolution 11-16. secure the property after the personal prop- Under Old Business: 5. Added at time of approval of Agenda: erty sale. Approved. 4. UML Lease – The wrong lease was pro- Selection of 2010 Auditor. Council re- vided by Chilocco attorney Ken Belmard. 1. Tribal Operating and Indirect Cost Bud- February 28, 2011 PBC Meeting No action taken. gets for 2011 were approved with the ex- viewed nine applications and will make a ception of tribally funded portions of Tribal recommendation at the next PBC meeting. This was a special meeting called for one 5. Chris Linder, Candidate for Mayor of Court, Fire and Rescue and Division of February 23, 2011, PBC Meet- item. There were no minutes available or Pawnee was scheduled for a short intro- Natural Resources and Safety. ing: on the agenda. Council did not provide duction, but due to time constraints was Committee reports and there was no Ex- unable to be heard. Under New Business: There were no minutes available for ap- ecutive Director report. proval. Council members and the Ex- March 23, 2011 PBC Meeting 1. The Pawnee Veteran’s Organization – Under New Business: Request for possible Campground. (Due ecutive Director provided reports on their The minutes of the February 23, 2011 to illness, the Veteran’s Organization was activities since the previous PBC meeting. 1. Resolution 11-15 – to approve submis- meeting were approved as well as the unable to attend the PBC meeting.) Linda Jestes was excused. sion of a grant for Repatriation – Approved. minutes for the March 9th, 2011 meeting Under Old Business: (with corrections). All Council members, 2. The federal mileage rate was increased March 9, 2011 PBC Meeting Dawna Hare, Executive Director and Rog- to $.51 per mile and the Pawnee Nation 1. Code-Talkers – Agreement. The Paw- The minutes of the February 23, 2011 er Foster, TDC General Manager provided requested approval to match this amount. nee Nation had previously approved a res- reports since the last PBC Meeting. Linda – Approved. minutes were tabled. The minutes of the olution and use of a portion of the Pawnee February 28, 2011 PBC meeting were ap- Jestes was excused to attend training. Nation seal in the design of the U.S. Mint’s 3. Transportation – Request to purchase proved with corrections. Council mem- Under Old Business: a Grader, Backhoe and Front End Loader Code-Talkers medal and now requires an- bers and the Executive Director provided – The program was unable to secure the other form. – Approved. reports on their activities since the previous 1. Chris Linder, Candidate for Mayor for needed bids, so this was removed from the 2. The Tribal Court Budget was approved PBC meeting. the City of Pawnee, provided his back- agenda. ground information and platform. with no COLA. Roger Foster, TDC General Manager, pro- February 5, 2011 Quarterly Under New Business: vided an update on the Tribal Development 2. Resolution 11-13 – Appointment to the PBC Meeting: Board and Business activities. Gaming Commission – vacant seat – Lyle 1. Ellis and Ramona HorseChief requested Fields is appointed. Executive Director Dawna Hare provided to use the Roam Chief Center and waive Under Old Business: an overview of the Quarter’s Program Ac- Under New Business: the rental fee for their Recovery meetings 1. Bids for the IT Generator. Mr. Jake tivities and Program Director’s answered every Monday night. They were approved questions from Council. Charles Lone returned because the approved bid could 1. Resolution 11-17 – Appointment to to temporarily use the Roam Chief Center not provide the warranty information re- Gaming Commission Chairman – Cecil Chief and Jim Fields were excused. This until the Community Building is renovat- meeting is for Program Reports and there quested. Pogue Electric was the next low- Riding In is reappointed. ed. est bid that provided the needed warranty. were no actions taken regarding business. 2. Resolution 11-18 – Appointment to 2. Tobacco-Free Campus – Presentation Approved. February 9, 2011, PBC Meeting: Gaming Commission Secretary/Treasurer and Discussion only. No action taken. 2. Selection of Gaming Commissioner was – Vi Wills is reappointed. The minutes of the January 26, 2011 PBC tabled to interview the candidates and the 3. Purchase Request – Fire and Rescue for 3. Resolution 11-19 – Appointment to meeting was approved. Council members portable radios and accessories and Wild current Commissioners whose terms have and the Executive Director provided re- expired. The interviews will be held on Gaming Commission – Member – Lisa land coats and pants. Bids were provided Otipoby is reappointed. ports on their activities since the previous and both requests were approved. March 22, 2011. PBC meeting. Roy Taylor, Charles Lone 3. Resolution 11-06, 11-07 and 11-08 – 4. Discussion/Action regarding Adminis- Chief and Jim Fields were excused. 4. The Council discussed the possibility of trative Procedures Act, which was origi- changing electric providers for the Reserve Appointments to the TDC Board of Direc- Under Old Business: tors. Ramona HorseChief was appointed nally approved under Resolution 07-50. from the City of Pawnee to Indian Electric. Tabled for a Council and affected parties This was discussion only. by Resolution 11-06, Richard Tilden was 1. Tribal Court Budget – tabled. appointed by Resolution 11-07 and John Scoping Meeting. Under New Business: After Executive Session: Only A Chief was appointed by Resolution 5. Resolution 11-20 – IMLS – N.A. Muse- 11-08. Mr. Only A Chief will not take his um Services Grant submission – approved. 1. Resolution 11-09 – Submission of the 1. Resolution 11-12 – for the Appointment seat on the TDC Board until his term on the ANA Language Grant proposal – Ap- to the Election Commission – Sgt.-At- Council expires and the seat will be held 6. Resolution 11-21 – SORNA (Adam proved. Arms was tabled to be re-advertised. for him. All three seats are for three-year Walsh Act – Sex Offender Registry) grant terms. submission – approved. 2. Resolution #11-10 Approval to use a 2. Resolution 11-13 – Appointment to the portion of the Tribal Seal for the Code- Gaming Commission was tabled to deter- Under New Business: After Executive Session: Talkers Medal proposed by the U.S. Mint mine how many seats need to be filled. was approved. 1. Purchase of Tractor for Property and 1. Interviews and Selection of Finance Di- 3. Selection of 2010 Auditing Firm – The Use Plan. Three bids were provided. The rector. There were two candidates. Phillip 3. Resolution 11-11 – Approval of the con- applicants were reviewed at the last PBC Housing Authority will pay half and share Ellis is selected with four votes. tinuity of Government Plan. This Plan is meeting and Midwest Company was se- the usage of the tractor. The Mahindra Page 24 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- assoCiaTion on aMeriCan EARL EVERETT BARBARA EDEN LATIMER III CHEVARILLO inDian aFFairs sCHolarsHiPs November 18, 1964 - March 26, 2011 May 5, 1942 – February 17, 2011 Information for the 2011-2012 school year has been updated and we will be accepting application packages between April Earl Everett Latimer, III was born Barbara Eden Chevarillo was born on 4-June 13, 2011 only. on November 18, 1964 in Tulsa, May 5, 1942 in Pawnee, Oklahoma Oklahoma to Earl Everett Latimer, to George Howell Jr., and ™ elma We have very little emergency aid for the spring semester. Stoneroad. She passed from this life Please call our offi ce to verify funding is available before sub- Jr. and Addie Ellen Eaves Latimer. mitting an application and to see if your situation qualifi es. He passed from this life on Saturday, on ™ ursday, February 17, 2011 in March 26, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma having AAIA has a long history of providing scholarships to college having reached the age of 46 years, four reached the age of 68 years, 9 months, students, awarding our fi rst scholarship in 1948. We currently and 12 days. have eight scholarship programs for graduate and undergradu- months, and eight days. ate students. Funding is made available due to the generosity of She attended Haskell Institute; He was a grandson of William and our donors, therefore the number of scholarships provided varies Westminster College, Salt Lake City, from year to year. All scholarships are for students who are from Rachel Eaves and Earl and Gladys Utah where she obtained her Bachelor federally recognized tribes and who are at least 1/4 Indian blood Latimer, Sr. He married Julia Carter on of Science degree; then the University unless otherwise stated. February 22, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, of Utah, Salt Lake City where she and enjoyed outdoor activities, ‹ shing, Students should submit one application package only. You will obtained her Masters in Social Work, be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. For boating, and family activities. He was a and also attended Western Region more information on a specifi c scholarship, click on the scholar- welder by trade, enjoyed art work and Indians Alcoholism Training Center ship name to the right. Information regarding applying for AAIA weight lifting. at the University of Utah. She was scholarships as well as links to other organizations and search a Social Service Specialist II for the engines can be found below. Print the application to the right and Earl is survived by his son, Desmond Department of Human Services of mail to the address listed along with the required documents by Nathaniel Latimer, Tulsa, Oklahoma; the State of Oklahoma for 11 years, 5pm of the due date. Applications postmarked on the due date grandson, Nathaniel Latimer, Tulsa, and was founder of N.A.Y.O (Native will not be accepted. American Youth Organization) at Oklahoma; father, Earl Latimer, Jr., For more information, go to our website at: Wagner, Oklahoma; mother, Addie Ignacio High School, where she served www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/aaia_scholarships.htm Latimer, Arlington, Texas; brothers as a counselor for 14 years before and sisters, Georgianna Renee Ross, moving to Oklahoma. She moved Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Kimberly from Ignacio, Colorado in 1995 to El Reno, Oklahoma and was a— liated Renee McHugh, Tulsa, Oklahoma; with the Indian Methodist Church. Michael Lance Latimer, Arlington, Texas; uncles, Charles Eaves Ruling Barbara is survived by her daughter, His Sun, Greeley, Colorado; Glen Geralynn “Precious” Chevarillo; Eaves, Aberdeen, Washington; Bob granddaughters, Brittany Richards; Latimer, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Lynn Amara Analee Ferrell; grandsons, Readjustment counseling is a wide range of services offered to eligible D. Eaves, Pawnee, Oklahoma; Jordan Sundance Ferrell; Alexzander Veterans and their families in the effort to make a successful transition Apolo Ferrell; great grandson, Omar from military to civilian life. aunt, Beatrice SunEagle, Pawnee, Oklahoma; wife, Julia Carter Latimer, Alejandro Quiroz Jr., all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother, George If you, or a family member, served in any combat zone and received a Tulsa, Oklahoma; plus numerous other Elton Howell, Pawnee, Oklahoma; military campaign ribbon (Vietnam, Southwest Asia, Afghanistan, relatives, and many friends. sisters, Sharon K. Pinnecoose, Ignacio, Iraq, Desert Storm, or other combat areas) you are eligible for Vet Center services. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Colorado; Sarah J. Howell, El Reno, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Oklahoma; plus numerous nieces, For more information please contact: For the Tulsa Area: nephews, grandsons, granddaughters, Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Building, cousins and many friends. Matthew Tiger, MSW Tulsa Vet Center Pawnee, Oklahoma with Rev. Lynn Readjustment Counselor 14002 E. 21st Street Vet Center Suite 200 Eaves o— ciating. Interment will be Barbara was preceded in death by her Outreach Station Eastgate Metroplex at South Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, parents, George Howell Jr. and ™ elma PO Box 948 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134 Tahlequah, OK 74465 Phone: (918) 628-2760 Oklahoma, under the direction Stoneroad. Office phone (800)256-0671 EXT 5693 Fax: (918) 439-7424 of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Cell phone (918) 822-2563 Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oklahoma. February 21, 2011 at the Roam Chief Building, Pawnee, Oklahoma with Rev. Warren Pratt, Jr. o— ciating. Interment was a t the South Indian Monday, Tuesday & Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma, under Tahlequah in Cherokee Nation Complex Wednesday 9:00am -3:00pm Grove City Hall Room 5 the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Tulsa Vet Center Pawnee, Oklahoma. Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 25

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StoRy oN PAgE 22 Page 26 Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Strangling The Truth By Theda GoodFox Kresge responded it was a lie, describing image how he might have looked your grandfather with the words, smiling or laughing, I think even “You need to hear this story about “a kinder man you could not find.” in laughter, his eyes would remain Request for your grandfather; I think you will critical and observant. get a laugh out of it.” Martha continued, “Another Qualifications: newspaper story also told of the In 1892, the Cherokee Jerome It was Martha Blaine, a friend and Indian Agent being shot by the In- Commission was in Indian Terri- former archivist of the Oklahoma dians. Agent Wood reacted. stat- tory to talk with the Pawnees and Architectural/ Historical Society, Oklahoma ing again this too was a lie. This other tribes about their surplus City. In phone visits, I occasion- did not stop the frightened whites lands. The discussion between Engineering ally heard stories of her research who were reportedly arming the Pawnees and the commis- in her historical writing. themselves so Curly Chief and sion members was heated with Services When Martha had an anecdote the others could not scalp them.” veiled threats from the commis- sion members at times. Curly to share, I knew to listen and not “The Indian Agent offered his interrupt, “This took place in the Chief was in no hurry to deal with The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma opinion if the newspapers and them, remarking, “Our land is is advertising for Architectural/ late 1800s, after the Pawnees the whites would simply leave had been moved to Oklahoma. money, our timber [is] money. It Engineering Services for the de- the Indians alone; mind their own will not run away.” He suggested The four bands had been settled business that they would enjoy sign and construction of a new on their lands in Indian Territory. the commissioners “go deal with Law Enforcement Center to be life much better and sleep more the Osages first.” Curly Chief's There were so many deaths and sweetly at night.” located on the Pawnee Nation illnesses among the Pawnees and stubbornness annoyed the Com- mission. Tribal Reserve which is east of problems with the Whites who The simple truth was at that par- Pawnee, Oklahoma. lived around them.” ticular time, my great-grandfather After almost a month from their Curly Chief was in Arkansas City, I remembered family elders' sto- first meeting, wherein the Paw- The complete Request for Quali- on the Kansas border having driv- nees had argued, tried persuading, fications including the criteria ries about my great-grandfather en a wagon there to pick up sup- Curly Chief and my grandfather pleaded, and asked for justice with that will be used to select the plies that had been delivered for no giving in from the officials. Fi- William Mathews being on the the tribe. Apparently the practice most qualified firm is available journey when our Pawnee tribe nally the Pawnees relented. Curly upon written request. was one conducted by male tribal Chief, the oldest chief, was asked was removed into Oklahoma. members for the provisions to be They and other members of the to speak for all the chiefs to the distributed by the government to commission. Submit your request by fax or Kitkehauki band settled near the the Pawnees. Following the trib- email (mrobedeaux@pawneena- Cimarron River in what later be- al removal, without their hunting Telling the commissioners, he did tion.org) and please include your came the communities of Yale grounds and their cycle of farm- not have the heart to decide but email address and/or your fax and Cushing, OK. Relatives ing, the daily existence for Paw- the land belonged to the tribe and number. speculated Grandpa Mathews nee people had become one of the commission members could must have been 10 or 11 years old constant hunger, illnesses, death see it was what they had decided Qualifications documents must when making that fateful jour- and frustration. The clarity of the - to accept the government's offer. ney; he always said he was “big be received no later than 4:30 pm removal is it was a defining time Curly Chief's speech was the last on Monday, April 18, 2011. enough to ride a horse”. Sharing in our tribal history, culture and made by a Pawnee before the loss this information once with Mar- way of life then and thereafter. of their lands they believed they tha, brought forth the observa- Quality of Pawnee tribal life with should not have to sell. Point of Contact for Informa- tion that Grandpa Mathews was the many traditions and customs tion: Muriel Robedeaux, undoubtedly on the third and final that had been in existence for cen- In the summer of 1893, allotments ICDBG Coordinator removal trip in 1874. turies in Nebraska was gone. Re- of land was completed. President Grover Cleveland issued a procla- Martha continued, “A headlined moval destroyed the unique sense Contact: of self for the people. mation, August 19, 1893, “all the George Howell, President, story came out in the Stillwater lands acquired from the Cherokee newspaper reporting your grand- What I know about my grandfa- Nation of Indians, the Tonkawa Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, father Curly Chief and his war- ther Curly Chief is sparse. A late tribe of Indians and the Pawnee riors had surrounded the town and uncle gave me a photograph of tribe of Indians . . . will be opened (918) 762-3621, were preparing to attack. The sto- Curly Chief with two brothers. He to settlement.” Fax: (918) 762-6446. ry said they were “bold and defi- does not appear very tall, wearing ant”. The townspeople were very his hair pulled up and back; rela- The land opened for settlement Attn: ICDBG Law Enforce- frightened and most upset about tives have said his hair was curly. on September 16, 1893. It is esti- ment Center Project. this act.” He wears no shirt, only leggings mated that 100,000 people rushed in by horse, wagon, and on foot “Word about this outrageous and moccasins. He does not ap- pear flabby; his physique is that claiming and occupying former act was sent to the Indian Agent, Pawnee and other tribal lands. D.J.M. Wood, who immediately of an active man. All in the photo appear stern and serious. Trying to Chaticks si Chaticks Special Election Edition -April 2011- Page 27 Pawnee Nation Planning Update By Ted Moore, Planning Director ational and distance learning strat- language skills will be provided in- ing a questionnaire to tribal mem- Nowa, the Planning Office sub- egies, and embracing our commu- volving youth and elders through a bers to determine their interests in mitted a proposal to the Native nity either from local or out of area summer camp. the language. American Language Preservation in keeping our Pawnee language The project will provide distance The proposed project will employ and Maintenance Grant for the Ad- strong for future generations. learning methods and an internet two new workers, a Curriculum ministration for Native Americans The proposed project will develop link will be created to access lan- Coordinator and a Project Recruiter (ANA) funding cycle. The goal of language and culturally specific guage resources and curriculum and hire Pawnee language speakers the proposed project, Paarí Pakuu- curriculum lessons for children. lessons. Short version DVDs will as consultants to aid in the develop- ru’ Pitku, is to establish an approach The purpose of the lessons is to be created to enhance these efforts. ment and teaching. We will know to revitalize, preserve, and sustain enhance learning at preschool and Renewing interest in the Pawnee if we are funded in July, 2011. the Pawnee language by targeting after school to include basic to chil- language and networking with the language activities for our Indian dren’s conversational structure. In- community will be maintained children, creating viable intergener- tergenerational teaching of Pawnee through the project by first circulat-

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Opening April 1st

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Located at Highway 18 and 412. Formally Subway.