Carnegie, OK November 6, 2018 Vol. 2 Issue 3

October 9th Declared Native American Church Day New Budget and By Governor Resolutions Pass

The ballot that includes the tally, 848- 218. was specified on the reso- very first KIC (Kiowa Indian Another resolution of ma- lution, the monetary Council) resolutions along jor interest is Resolution amount and age change with the 2018-19 Tribal 0006, KICCY2018, Re- will most likely take effect Budget, won in big numbers finance of Kiowa Casino in the 2019 payment. on October 13th, 2018. Red River Indebtedness. The process of determining The Budget passed by a vote The resolution passed 662- correct addresses for those of 789-241. 404 and will enable the who turned 62 this year One of the resolutions will Kiowa Tribal Chairman to (2018), will be a process affect future budgets, be- enter into and sign a new that will allow for time to cause they are requesting one-time loan agreement determine eligibility and changes in the way the for the refinance of the location. As for the elder budget is presented on up- Kiowa Casino Red River. payment raise, the resolu- coming ballots. The re-fi will annually tion says that the funds Resolution 0040 bring more revenue to the must be in the guidelines KICCY2018 requests, “the Complex for services. of the budget. The budget budget to be prepared by Those dollars are expected voted on in the October line item and presented to to be up to possibly 2 mil- election did not include the the Kiowa Indian Council to lion per year. increase. The next budget be voted on by line item”. The Resolutions to raise the election, will possibly re- The Whereas states approval Elder Payment to $1000 flect the increase if the by line item gives specific passed easily 922-152, as Tribe then has the money approval for money expendi- did the resolution to lower All resolution included on tures rather than for the the elder payment age to the ballot can be viewed, budget as a whole; giving 62. That passed 960-111. along with the vote totals , more transparency to where Marilyn Bread, District #3 on the Tribal website kio- the money will be spent. Legislator and Speaker for watribe.org, under the This Resolution passed by a the Legislative Branch says Government tab. Chairman Komalty and Kiowa NAC Chapter President Lonnie Emhoolah speak to a crowded margin of 630 votes, the that although no time frame Cheyenne Community Building in Concho.

“Whereas, 100 years ago in Community Hall to mark the Cheyenne, , Kiowa, , the Native Ameri- 100th anniversary of the Otoe, and Ponca—were present Elder Payment Dates And Locations Set can Church was incorporated; church and to pay homage to at the event. and their forefathers' ingenuity ______The 2018 Kiowa Elder payment has Casino-Track North Banquet Hall in Whereas, the Native American and persistence. been set for Kiowa Tribal Members who Oklahoma City. The event will also be Church fosters the believers in They paved the road that Comments from Lonnie will be age 65 & older by December 31, from noon to 2pm. Almighty God and the customs allows the NAC to practice Emhoolah, President of the 2018. The tour will come to a conclusion on of the several native tribes their spiritual customs in the Kiowa Chapter of the Native Once again, the Tribe has planned trips Friday, December 7th in Red Buffalo throughout Oklahoma; and traditional way. American Church- to personally deliver the $500 Elder Pay- Hall at the Kiowa Tribal Complex in Whereas, the Native American More than one tribal leader ment checks. All locations will be pro- Carnegie. The event will be from10am Church promotes morality, at the gathering said their “The Native Amarican Church vided with a catered meal. to 2pm. sobriety, and right living to religious practices would not of Oklahoma was officially On Monday, December 3rd, the first Elders may bring one guest with them. cultivate a spirit of self- have survived and flourished incorporated on October 10, checks for the Tulsa and surrounding All checks that are not picked up in per- respect, brotherly love and throughout the U.S. without 1918, when the intertribal coa- area Tribal members will be from son will be mailed out later in the after- union among its members; and the prayers of those forefa- lition of Peyotists gathered in 12noon to 2pm at the Hard Rock Casino noon on Friday, December 7, 2018. Whereas, the mission of the thers, who envisioned a day Calumet, Oklahoma to sign a and Hotel in Catoosa. The event will Please ensure that addresses are updated Native American Church con- when the Peyotists' spiritual charter of incorporation, deter- take place in the Sequoyah Room. through the Kiowa Enrollment Office tinues to promote the basic tradition would be passed on mining a legal definition for On the following Wednesday, the festiv- [email protected], or phone # 580- core values of love, faith, hope to future generations. this religion that was recog- ities will resume at the Remington Park 654-6327). and charity; and "It's because of their prayers nized by the state of Oklaho- Whereas, the Native American that they said a long time ma. On October 10, 1918 the Any further questions or concerns can be directed to the Kiowa Legislator Office 580 Church has a rich history, and ago that we're still able to Charter of the Native American -654-6338 [see the Kiowa Legislator webpage at kiowatribe.org for each District the blessings of God are evi- practice this religion," said Church was signed by repre- Representative's contact information]. dent in its past and present Billy Komahcheet, president sentatives of six Oklahoma congregation; and of the 1918 Charter Coman- tribes: Kiowa, Comanche, All Three Elder Payment Events will be streamed Live Whereas, for 100 years, the che. Apache, Cheyenne-Arapaho, members of Native American In 1918, inter-tribal leaders Ponca, & Otoe-Missouria. on “The Kiowa Tribe” Facebook Page At Church have served their in Oklahoma decided to as- A 100 Year Centennial celebra- The Designated Times church, their community, and sert their First Amendment tion was held at Concho, OK the residents of the state of right to practice their reli- and Calumet, OK on October Oklahoma; gion, and they established 9th & 10th, 2018 to celebrate Now, Therefore, I , Mary the Native American the establishment of the Native Fallin, Governor, do hereby Church. American Church for the state proclaim October 10, 2018 as Just a short distance to the of Oklahoma. Ten teepees were Native American Church Day east of the Community Hall set up for this occasion at the in the state of Oklahoma.” was the site of the six tee- two locations. pees which later that evening The person signing the charter ______would be filled with the for the Kiowa Tribe was Kiowa prayers of the different Trib- Charley from Hog Creek, Concho, OK—Around 300 al members. OK. His great grandson, Dan- members of at least 6 different Representatives of all six iel Cozad, was selected to con- tribes gathered Tuesday, Octo- original tribes who signed duct the peyote meeting for the ber 9th,2018, at the Concho the document—Apache, Kiowa NAC Chapter.”

Chapter President Lonnie Emhoolah stands in front of the Kiowa teepee Placard of NAC Kiowa Chapter history exhibited at Concho event

KIOWA NEWS PAGE 2 November 6, 2018

“Crow” Up For Possible Academy Award; Hello From The Ukraine!!

Film Narrated by Kiowa Tribal Elder MiKayla Wolf is graduate who was assisted by the Kiowa Higher Educa- tion Grant Program. After her graduation, she chose a different road to an older Native American sound. further her education. She joined the Peace Corps and is stationed in the “She said...that’s my grandpa!”, Ukraine. She sent the following to the KHEGP. laughed the 84-year old Edmonds, who lives in San Diego. Hello from we get The film centers on a brilliantly Ukraine! along so plumed bird who is chosen by his Yesterday, well. I fellow animals to bring warmth along with will be back to the world in an endless 135 volun- carrying winter. He is rewarded for his teers, I took out a lot journey and carries the gift of fire an oath and of pro- back to his fellow animals in his was sworn jects and beak. However, in doing so he in as a working sacrifices what is most dear to Peace Corps mostly him. Volunteer to on The “Crow” premiered at the fa- Ukraine. I healthy mous Mann Chinese Theater in trained for lifestyles Cartoon Brew website has been Creates Everything by Thinking, Hollywood. two months for compiling a list all year long of the Liza Koshy as Owl, Sarah Eagle Rhonda Ahhaitty, Kiowa Tribal in the small youth. films that have qualified for the Heart as Luna and Randy Ed- Vice-Chairman, is one of Ed- town of The Academy’s 2019 Animated Short monds, Kiowa Tribal member, as monds’ daughters. Radomshyl peace Film category. Short film offer a the Narrator. “I'm so proud of my Dad. He has where I at- corps unique space for innovation and Baobab Studios co-founder Eric always promoted and advocated tended lan- uses experimentation as few other ani- Darnell (Madagascar) is the director Native American culture of all guage clas- sports as mation platforms do. It’s where of the film inspired by a traditional tribes” said Ahhaitty. “For him to ses for four an alter- you’ll find some of the art form’s Native American story of the origin be involved in the storytelling of a hours every- native to most audacious and exciting annual of the crow. Native American legend on such a day and I drugs and achievements. “Many Tribes have legends of world stage level is, I'm sure, trained in a local school. There, I alcohol in youth, which is a prob- “It’s our belief that if more Acade- crows and other animals...this film something he never dreamed was able to teach health lessons lem in Ukraine. I am very happy my members understood the range represents the legend of all Native would ever happen for him”. and lead clubs in Ukrainian. I re- with my counterpart. Yesterday, and breadth of the contenders, American tribes”, said Edmonds. About his narration she said, “He cently took my final language test when I swore in, I conducted an they’d be able to make more in- Throughout the film is the voice of has an amazing clear smooth type for training and I scored at a low interview with a Ukrainian newspa- formed decisions about the most Edmonds. baritone voice which has made intermediate level and it is good per and I was able to explain how I award-worthy short film efforts of “It took about a year to do the nar- him in high demand as a emcee enough to conduct conversations am Native American and I am actu- the year”, says a representative of ration”, said the well known west for Pow Wow's all over the West and survive in Ukraine. However, ally the only one from Oklahoma in Cartoon Brew. coast powwow voice. Coast. I certainly hope Crow: The it is recommended that we all con- my group. This is the first time that The film “Crow: The Legend” was How do you get a gig like this? Legend will be made available for tinue with a tutor to reach an ad- peace corps Ukraine has been able one of 71 entries to qualify for con- Edmonds’ granddaughter lived in viewing to Native eve- vanced level. I am now in the city to have 5 volunteers who can iden- sideration through public exhibition New York and was acquainted with rywhere”. of Vinnytsia and I am lucky to tify as Native American. This is just in Los Angeles. producers at Baobab Studios. One Edmonds’ son Lenny also works work at a Sports NGO. I have met my first day, but for two years- I John Legend voices Crow, with of the representatives said that they at the Tribe as a Community my work colleagues today. I met will be living side by side with Oprah Winfrey as The One Who were looking for a narrator with Health Representative. my counterpart a few days ago and Ukrainians in Vinnytsia! -- -MiKayla Wolf

Pictured, at the premiere of “Crow”, Oprah Winfrey, Randy Edmonds, Bonnie Edmonds, and John Legend

The Kiowa Newspaper can be picked up, in Momaday Inducted Into Inaugural Hall of Fame Carnegie at the Kiowa Tribal Complex, Car- negie Library, Bank of Commerce, Hop n Sack, the Indian Clinic, Carnegie Lumber, B In an evening filled with emo- -3 Convenience Store, Farmers Bank, the tion, laughter and occasionally Kiowa Gift Shop, the AOA Center and the tears, 12 Native people known Tax Commission office. In Anadarko at the for their distinction in athletics, Indian Clinic, Kiowa Programs Office, the activism, education, art and Kiowa Housing Authority, Darko Affordable even reaching the stars were Housing Solutions, Warrior Mart, and Okla- honored during the inaugu- homa Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative. In ral National Native American Lawton at the Indian Hospital and Coman- Hall of Fame induction cere- che Gift Shop. In Mt. View at Hop n Sack. mony on Oct. 13 at the Phoenix In Hobart at Sunny’s Convenience Store. In Indian School Memorial Hall. Oklahoma City at the Indian Clinic. Notable names from the Native American world were honored including Jim Thorpe and N. Scott Momaday. Four of the five living recipi- ents were on hand to accept their awards, while Jill Moma- day accepted on behalf of her father, author and poet, N. Kiowa News is a monthly publication. Scott Momaday, A member of Kiowa News staff reporters are mem- the Kiowa Tribe who at age bers of the Native American Journalism 84, uses a wheelchair and finds Association (NAJA). travel difficult. “My dad ex- tends his best wishes and deep (above) N. Scott Momaday and daughter Jill. (Below) Inductees educator Lionel Bordeaux, long- gratitude,” Momaday said. “His time Native rights activist LaDonna Harris, Native astronaut John Herrington, and gold-medal papers and writings center on winning Olympian Billy Mills. what it means to be Indian in America.” Momaday is a novelist, short story writer, essayist and poet. His novel, “House Made of Kiowa News Staff: Dawn” (1969) was awarded a Keith Vasquez-Editor/Staff Writer. Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Dianna Hadley-Staff Writer/ Attendees heard comments of Photographer. inspiration, hope and more All stories and pictures, for the newspa- from such history changers as per, can be sent to: forward-thinking educator Li- onel Bordeaux, longtime Na- [email protected] tive rights activist LaDonna Harris, Native astronaut John

Herrington, and gold-medal winning Olympian Billy Mills. The Kiowa Tribal Chairman fully Not even a rainstorm during the supports the Bill of Rights as it reads day could stop the ceremony, in the Kiowa constitution, Article 1,- as James Parker Shield, Little Bill of Rights, Section b: Shell Chippewa, the Hall of Fame’s CEO and founder said. “I wanted to ensure that the “The government of the tribe shall United States doesn’t forget the not make or enforce any law which contributions of these Native prohibits the freedom of speech, ex- Americans.” The evening’s pression, or of the press, or the right ceremony was the culmination People in the audience cheered, eloquent and heartfelt. Lionel Bordeaux, Elouise Cobell, of that effort, as well as a call or wept, as each speaker or rep- Billy Mills recently visited the Vina Deloria, Jr., LaDonna Har- of the People peaceably to assem- to action to continue to grow resentative accepting the induc- Anadarko and Carnegie areas as ris, John Herrington, Allan ble and to petition the government the Hall of Fame. tion award on behalf of that per- a motivational speaker, with the Houser, , Billy for redress of grievance.” A brief video about each induc- son, gave comments about the focus local youths in the native Mills, N. Scott Momaday, Lori tee preceded the award presen- singular honor. Every thank- communities. Piestewa, Maria Tallchief, and tation. you, every comment was The 2018 Inaugural class were: Jim Thorpe

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Kiowa Casino Operations Authority and it is because of their dedication to the Kiowa people, Monthly Report that the casinos have continued to grow. In view of their departure, The Kiowa Casinos Operations Au- the Board would like to welcome thority Board of Trustees would like its newest member, Richard to extend a warm greeting to all McMahon, a member of the Kiowa Kiowas as we enter the holiday sea- tribe and the Kiowa Gourd Clan. son, a time for fellowship and Richard lives with his wife and strengthening the ties that bind. children in Oklahoma City where In its recent election, the Kiowa he is the Assistant Vice Provost for Indian Council approved a resolu- the OU Health Sciences Center. tion to refinance the Red River casi- Progress continues to be made in no debt of approximately $13 mil- the fee-to-trust application process lion. The new loan will vastly de- for the upcoming Kiowa Casino in crease the interest rate from 14%, to Hobart, Oklahoma. The applica- 5.25%, thereby lowering the month- tion process is a long and daunting ly payment. As a result, the monthly KCOA Chairman- Susan Dunlap exercise, and the application for land use fee of approximately Hobart has been no exception. For $100,000 currently paid to the tribe Government operations or pro- the past several years, the Board will triple to approximately grams; has worked with Hobart city offi- $300,000, or $3.6 million annual- General welfare of the tribe and its cials, and the final documents were ly. When we talk about gaming members; submitted to the BIA the week of revenues received by the tribe, we Tribal economic development; October 29, 2018. It is estimated felt that it was important to address Donations to charitable organiza- that approval could come as early the parameters of how that money tions; as the end of 2018. can be used. In accordance with our Fund operations of local govern- Please stay tuned for an an- current agreement with the National ment agencies. nouncement regarding an upcom- Indian Gaming Commission, all In other news, the Board wishes to ing art contest. The winning de- gaming revenue received by the announce the retirement of two long- sign will be part of a permanent tribe can only be used to fund pro- time Board members, Dr. Joseph exhibit at the Kiowa Casino Red grams that are typically provided by “Bud” Sahmaunt, and Dr. James River. Details will be available the tribal government. Those pur- King. Their years of service proved soon. poses include the following: invaluable,

Indigenous Peoples Day In Lawton, Anadarko Mayor Proclaims Higher Ed and Language Participate The Month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Lawton of represent- OK— ing infor- Monday Oc- mation using tober 8th, only two op- 2018 was an tions. In this historic day case the op- for Native tions were Americans colored across the beads. The country. beads were Many small placed on towns and string in a lesser popu- pattern pro- lated cities in vided by a America binary code joined the chart. larger cities in Sunny ex- celebrating plained, “The Indigenous Kiowa Higher Education Program provided “binary code kids were Peoples Day bracelets” in the inaugural Indigenous People’s Day in given two rather than Lawton. Pictured are Bethany Washburn, assistant Amber different celebrating Silverhorn-Wolfe, and Program Director Sunny Hegwood. colors of the federal beads to cre- Anadarko Mayor, Kyle Eastwood, signs a proclamation declaring October, 2018, Domes- holiday, Columbus Day. ate a bracelet that spells tic Violence Awareness Month with those involved in making the declaration happen. One of those cities was Law- sword...here we are turning their names in binary code”. Kiowa Social Services Director Kay Mopope is standing on his left side. Her office also ton Oklahoma. Over 300 that other side of the sword At the afternoon session, houses the Domestic Family Violence Program. The event took place at Anadarko City grade school students from 5 and ... using the education Kiowa Tribal Chairman Hall. elementary schools filled the system that was built to de- Matt Komalty was given the stroy us to build a connection Domestic Violence Aware- In October 1987, the first their support and the city Douglas Learning Center opportunity to be a part of a ness Month evolved from the Domestic Violence Aware- agreed to make the declara- Gym for several native relat- with the next generations.” panel. Originally, the event included “Day of Unity” held in Octo- ness Month was observed. tion. ed activities. At the opening ceremony ber 1981 and conceived by In 1989, the U.S. Congress All three tribes have pro- Although the event, attended festivities at the Comanche Mayor Fred Fitch read the National Museum and Cultur- the National Coalition passed Public Law designat- grams to assist those affected by several tribes including City of Lawton Proclama- Against Domestic Violence. ing October of that year as by domestic violence. the Kiowa, Comanche, and al Center and a Spirit Walk tion for Indigenous People’s thru Elmer Thomas Park, but The intent was to connect National Domestic Violence A large audience watched Apache Tribe, provided fun Day saying “...without advocates across the nation Awareness Month. and applauded as the Ana- for the local school students, the wet weather pushed the whom the building of this celebration into the Douglas who were working to end The Wichita Tribe ap- darko Mayor signed the doc- the reason for the day was city would have been im- violence against women and proached city officials, earli- ument. addressed by co-coordinator building. possible.” The Kiowa Tribe Higher Edu- their children. The Day of er this year, about joining In the United States, an aver- for the event’s planning com- It was a day for education Unity soon became an entire- other towns, cities, and age of 20 people experience mittee and a lifetime educator cation Grant Program present- and celebration. ed an activity that gave a dif- week devoted to a range of states in establishing the intimate partner physical vio- Cornel Pewewardy. Pewewardy declared, “This activities conducted at the Awareness Month locally. lence every minute. This He said, “I see the education ferent twist on creating jewel- is about love for ourselves ry. Jewelry using “binary local, state, and national lev- The Kiowa Tribe and equates to more than 10 mil- of Native American people as and for you as a communi- el. Apache Tribe threw in lion abuse victims annually. a metaphor ... a double edged code”. Binary code is a way ty”. PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, a person’s home should be a place of comfort, unconditional love, safety and peace. Yet domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devas- tating impact on women, men, and children of every background, community and circum- stance; and WHEREAS, domestic violence remains one of the main public health, social justice, and human rights issues requiring particular attention. Its interventions must be focused on both women and men regardless of race, social status, religion or sexual preference. The need is urgent and the time is now to bring attention to the alarming frequency of domestic violence and sexual assault that is happening not only in our own town of Anadarko but also our surrounding communities; and WHEREAS Abuse is not only physical but can also be psychological, verbal, financial and abuse of the elderly; and WHEREAS we realize the critical need for more training for law enforcement officers because domestic violence calls are among the deadliest situations for police, with domestic violence as the leading circumstance for officer deaths. Our tribal leaders, community leaders and our community as a whole need to be educated about domestic violence and sexual assault so they can understand better, its affects on our community because of the health care cost of those uninsured, the children who suffer emotionally and Christy Ann Chalepah, Johnna Beartrack, and Phil R. “Joe Fish” Dupoint with the Kio- psychologically and the fact that victims of intimate partner violence lose a total of 8 mil- wa Language and Cultural Preservation Program provide hand-outs on how to say your lion days of paid work each year, the equivalent of 32,000 full-time jobs. Intimate partner name in Kiowa, word searches, and native designs at the Indigenous Peoples Celebration. violence is estimated to cost the US economy between $5.8 billion and $12.6 billion annu- ally. Between 21-60% of victims of intimate partner violence lose their jobs due to reasons stemming from the abuse. We need to educate our teens and young adults about respect, boundaries and how to protect themselves; and LIHEAP Assistance Available WHEREAS Oklahoma has made improvements by moving from number 4 down to num- ber 15 in domestic violence in the United States there were still a total of 95 victims who The Kiowa Tribe’s LIHEAP Program will begin on 11/3/2018 to 1/31/2019 for heating were killed in domestic violence-related homicides in 2016 in Oklahoma; and energy assistance for Tribal members residing in the following counties: Caddo, Coman- WHEREAS we as a town, county and state should stand up and proclaim that one death che, Cotton, Grady, and Kiowa. Tribal members that are the head of household can apply from domestic violence is one death too many. One child affected by domestic violence in through the Anadarko or Carnegie offices. Applicant must submit the following infor- their home is one too many and one employee released from her job, her ability to support mation: Completed LIHEAP application, Household members Social Security Cards or herself and her family is one too many. copy of cards, Enrollment information, Income for the past 12 months, and bill/vendor WHEREAS, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, the Apache Tribe and the Kiowa Tribe have information. If no income is reported for any household members ages 18 years or older; a collectively worked together for the betterment of its community. We have actively been No Income Certification form must by completed, and the only exception is if the 18-year involved in addressing domestic violence and sexual assault and we will continue to work old is attending high school. Social Services intake staff will review and verify all infor- together for the safety of those seeking resources to escape these devastating situations. mation before a decision of eligibility can be determined. Tribal members can utilize LI- HEAP funding for repairs to heating/cooling unit or replacement of units at the amount This proclamation emphasizes the critical need for Caddo Co. and its surrounding counties households are approved; any costs above the approved amount is the responsibility of the to take action now. applicant. Also, if you received Energy Assistance from DHS or other tribal entities, you will not be eligible for Kiowa Tribe LIHEAP Assistance. For future reference: Crisis Assistance will begin on 12/3/18-7/31/19; Cooling Assistance NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Kyle Eastwood, do hereby proclaim the month of October, will begin on 6/3/19-8/9/19. 2018 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" for the City of Anadarko. Contact Vena Wagner at (405) 648-4080 or Mona McCaskill at (580( 654-6361 for more information. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 4 November 6, 2018

Kiowa Runner Signs with Canadian University

Warrior Football in AT&T Stadium in Dallas

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KTYSP had the opportunity to sponsor the Anadarko Warriors D1 Gold football team last weekend for the Fall 2018 Red Zone Games that was held at AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The boys played three games while there and in one played a older group. Teams were from the Texas area and surrounding states. Good, tough competition enters each left to right back row: Coach Carey Keller, Kowi Sunray (brother), Tdohasan Sunray (brother), Alan year and these boys can hang with the best of them. Today they played in Waters (grandfather), Randi Sunray (mom), Cedric Sunray (dad), Krissy Waters (aunt), Coach Torey the playoffs and advanced to the Super Bowl. This group of young men are Keller left to right front row: Onde Sunray (brother), Modina Waters(Toppah; grandma), Niigan talented and hard working. We are very proud of them and are Blessed to Sunray, Deanna Ewoldt (Toppah; grandma) have the opportunity to support them. That is what we are here for and we Norman, OK—In October, student member school is located still finding it hard to believe that want to say Ahó for letting us be apart of this. Also we want to acknowledge Niigan Kxoe-bay-mah Sunray, three miles from Detroit, this is happening to me. More than the coaches, parents & cheerleaders that work hard and prepare these boys the daughter of Randi Sunray Michigan and competes in both that though, is that I am able to for the season with practices and games and cheering for them and encour- (Kiowa tribal member) and the Canadian U SPORTS univer- represent my MOWA Choctaw, aging them. We know it takes a lot to be successful and each and everyone Cedric Sunray (MOWA Choc- sity division and at the NCAA Kiowa, Ponca and Ojibwa tribes of you are doing an awesome job. Keep up the hard work boys and good taw tribal member) and grand- Division I level in the United and my family well in making this luck in the Super Bowl. daughter of Kiowa Tribal Dis- States. Niigan ran her first three decision, while pursuing the de- trict #7 Legislator Modina years of high school cross country

—————————————————————————————— gree program I hoped for. Being Kiowa Tribe Youth Sports Program - Waters, won the 2018 AVCTL for Class 6A Norman North High able to finish university without High School Cross Country School in Norman, any debt is another part of this Athlete Spotlight Conference Championship in Oklahoma. There she completed opportunity that I am very grateful McPherson, Kansas and fin- her junior season as an All- for. It amazes me that something “Justin Hill” ished as a first team All- Conference selection, while fin- that our people hold as ceremony Conference selection. She ishing first on her team at the (long distance running) is provid- What is your favorite followed this up by signing to State Championship meet. ing me this opportunity. I send out sport? Track run cross country for the Uni- Says Niigan, “I feel very blessed a special aho to my mom and When did you first begin versity of Windsor in Ontario, to have this opportunity. This is a grandma for teaching me the im- playing and how? I started Canada. The 16,000 dream come true and I am portance of our Kiowa culture and running in 8th grade, eve- caring so much for me.” ryone wanted me to run, so I did. What is it about the sport that you love the best? All KTYSP Shows Support For Local Programs the friends that you make and the people you get to meet when you go. What is your biggest ac- complishment in the sport so far? Going to State and medaling What goals have you set for yourself in sports, school? To do my best in everything and try my hardest What actions are you tak- ing to reach these goals? Taking it one step at a time, one day at a time and focusing on what I'm doing right now. What is the best advice you have ever been given and who gave you that advice? Everybody that I have around me, that I accept around me has a big influence on me, I can't really name one thing. What does your routine workout consist of to stay fit for your sport? How often? I try to run 4 miles every day, and at least 2 miles daily during off- season. I lift weights three times a week and I do a lot of stretches. What are one or two things in your training, that you feel are keys to you Durrell Cooper, coach of the Anadarko Warrior Tofpi with Carnegie Little League Football Presi- being successful in your sport? Having a good mindset and a good attitude. Division 2 Gold Football team with Derek Tofpi. dent, Joseph Bigbos. Keeping positive people around me and staying focused. What is your favorite meal before or after a game? Before a race, I like to KTYSP would like to say Aho to wa Tribe & The Kiowa Tribe & we want to say Aho to Joseph have fettucine alfredo from Pizza Hut, and after I like to drink chocolate the Anadarko Warriors D1 Purple Youth Sports Program we say & his family for everything that milk and lots of water. team & coaching staff for allow- Aho & good luck the rest of the have done. It's not a easy task to How do you combat drug & alcohol use by peer pressure? Keep positivity ing us to help out this talented season. do. If it was everyone would be with my friends, so I just don't have that. And if they do, then just say no. team this year. We try to do our KTYSP would like to say Aho doing it. A lot of people don't see Who has had the biggest impact on your life? My great-grandpa, Dixon best to show our support to our to Joseph Bearbow & to The Car- all the extra time & effort that is Palmer, he is a good person, I looked up to him, and I just want to have an youth & communities & had the negie Little League Football Or- put in. Time away from work, influence like he did. opportunity to assist with the uni- ganization for allowing us to from family & all the money that What kinds of music do you enjoy listening to? Everything -- If you saw forms this season and let me say show our support to our youth & is spent which most of the time my playlist it has a little bit of everything. Mostly I listen to rap they look really good on the team. community. We had the oppor- comes out of your own pocket. What are some of your hobbies other than sports? I like to hunt -- I bow Aho to Durell Cooper III for let- tunity to assist with the uniforms We know it can get frustrating hunt, play video games, go to church, read. I like to do lots of things, I like ting us be apart of this season and this season and we can say that but always remember your doing to have fun. helping out the best way can. the teams are looking good out an awesome job at it. Keep doing Who is your favorite athlete of all time? Bruce Lee, he had a really good Keep doing what your doing bro there. We hope that the players, what your doing. Your impacting mindset and he was consistent with everything he did. & to all the coaches I know it parents & coaches like them and our youth in so many ways. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? I wish there takes a lot of time to invest in this know that the Kiowa Tribe & Again on behalf of the Kiowa wasn't hate in the world but believe me what your doing is The Kiowa Tribe Youth Sports Tribe and The Kiowa Tribe What would be a dream come true for you in your life? To break a world awesome. If it was easy everyone Program is here to help out in Youth Sports Program we would record in a track event would be doing it. You guys our anyway we can. We know it like to say Aho for letting us be Which team is your favorite team? Oklahoma State Cowboys impacting our youth in so many takes a lot of hard work & time to apart of it and good luck the rest What are your immediate plans after graduating high school? Go to col- ways. Also, on behalf of the Kio- run a good program/ organization of the season. lege at the University of Oklahoma, major in Engineering and run track What would be your advice to younger kids coming up behind you? Don't be afraid to stick out and always believe in yourself and what you do. Keep a good mindset. Native Thunder Justin is a 16 year old Junior at Anadarko High School Oklahoma City – Nov. 1, 2018 – Native American Justin's parents are Katherine Palmer and the late Jeff Hill. He has one sib- heritage, innovation in design and a bold look make ling, Kenzie Hill. His paternal grandparents are the late Bobby "White Buf- up the second Oklahoma City Thunder City Edition falo" Hill and the late Carol Parton Hill. His maternal grandparents are uniform, designed in partnership with Nike. On Randy and Glenda Palmer. His great grandparents include Dixon and Thursday, the Thunder released the full design of the Chlotiea Palmer, Alice Littleman, and Glen and Naomi Klinekole. City Edition, which is deeply influenced by the cul- ture of the tribal nations in Oklahoma. The Thunder will wear the uniform for the first time on Wednes- day, Nov. 14, vs. the New York Knicks at home. The For news, announce- team is slated to wear the uniform at least six times at Chesapeake Energy Arena this season. ments, pictures, and “More than just a uniform, this is a statement of our pride in the Native American culture that is so rich live streaming of Kiowa and vibrant in the fabric of Oklahoma,” said Thunder Senior Vice President Brian Byrnes. “We are hon- ored to have worked with Nike to develop a design Tribal events go to our facebook that in so many ways captures and celebrates the in- fluence of our state’s Native American communi-

page: “The Kiowa Tribe” ties.” —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— KIOWA NEWS PAGE 5 November 6, 2018 KIOWA LEGISLATURE Kiowa Tribe Sponsors NCAI Trip For Kiowa Youths Kiowa Tribal Complex Office number-580-654-6338 Members of the Kiowa Tribe recently attended the 75th Annual National Con- Special District the tribe as Treasurer, and as the and currently serves as Election gress of American Indians in Denver, Colorado, the site of the first meeting in Legislative Speaker I remained Commissioner for District 4. 1944.This year the Tribe sponsored local youths to participate in the festivities. #4 Election steady in my commitment to the With 12 years of military experi- Three of the participants submitted their accounts of the meeting: Oath of Office of our precious ence dealing with international Saturday Tribe. As the sponsor of the first relations and conflicts, Mr. Hello, I am Karissa Hi my name is Elijah Act. I learned that native four Financial Laws under the Svitak knows that communica- Unah. Autaubo. I am the son of children are being taken The Kiowa Election Commission New Constitution the Legisla- tion is vital. If elected, he will I went to the NCAI con- Mary and Lavert Au- away from their native is conducting a special Legisla- ture brought stability and con- listen to the voices of the people, ference last week in Den- taubo. My paternal backgrounds and being ture Election on November 10, sistency regarding monies to the enforce the Constitution and ad- ver, Colorado. I repre- grandparents are Marty adopted by non natives 2018. tribe. I represented the people vocate Constitutional reform sented district 6 as Kio- and Carol Autaubo. My and that it is ruining our Because of the passing of District by bringing forth 43 pieces of when necessary, demand respon- wa youth. I am very hon- maternal grandparents heritage because those 4 Legislator, Charles Hines, the Legislation that were enacted sible spending, encourage updat- ored and grateful to be are the late John and Al- kids are our future. I want Kiowa Constitution states that into Law under the New Consti- ed policies, support economic able to experience the ice Chaddlesone. I am a to thank the Kiowa tribe the vacancy has to be filled in 45 tution openly and clearly in pub- development, address unemploy- 75th annual conference. I sophomore at Anadarko and the legislators, espe- days. lic (via livestream coverage). I ment, and promote cultural learned and experienced High School. I was nomi- cially Angela for nomi- Candidates who have registered have been forth coming with awareness. He has four children, a lot of new things. It nated by my District leg- nating me. I also want to for the District 4-Jimmy Creek/ speaking out for the people and Liberty, Iceo, Jurnie, and Hazel. meant a lot to me to be islator (District #2) An- thank my chaperones for Qop-aydle positions are Renee proud of the Budgets that were His grandparents are M.A. Proc- able to set an example gela Chaddleson McCar- making my first trip to Dzurella Plata and Jessie E. approved by the Kiowa’s … tor and Genevieve Ware/ for other young adults. I thy, to be the youth rep- Denver and my first time Svitak. Overwhelmingly ... on March 4, Satepauhoodle/Sanchez. His learned a lot about what resentative for district 1 at NCAI a wonderful Ballots have been mailed to all 2016, October 30, 2017 and the paternal grandparents are Enos it is like to be a leader. I to attend the 75th NCAI time. Aho. qualified voters. Budget Modification on March Svitak, Sr. and Naomi Cozad/ hope to make a differ- Conference in Denver, ——————————- Those voters in District 4 may 27, 2018. I ask and thank you Svitak. His great-grandparents ence in native youth's Colorado. My Chaper- NCAI expanded my mind choose to return the ballots via again and please REMEMBER are Rev. Walden Ware and Ivy lives. I learned about ones were Burnett and in more ways than I mail or to vote at the polling site TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER Satepauhoodle/Ware and Leon- economics and NICWA. Alicia Pewenofkit. There thought possible. Reflect- located at the KCA Intertribal 10, 2018 FOR DISTRICT 4 ard Cozad, Sr. and Eva Ahhaitty/ I plan on being more were 5 of us youth repre- ing on the conference I Land Use building on East Gore LEGISLATOR Renee’ Dzurella Cozad. involved in NICWA and sentatives that went. We feel as though I am now Blvd in Lawton. Only one means Plata …The People’s repre- Unity. Before going to had a lot of youth ses- more aware of current may be used. Please don’t bring sentative serving to bring Lead- NCAI, I was a shy young sions that we attended political issues in Native the ballot received in the mail to ership, Stability, Transparency girl, oblivious to what but my favorite one was country. The conference the polling site. A ballot will be and Integrity to the Kiowa Tribe was going on in Native the one when we had an was empowering, encour- issued to you on site. Kiowa Tribe and for all Kiowa’s’. American youth. After artist come and show his aging me help my native The polls will open at 9am and Legislators NCAI I opened up to artwork. All the stuff that people in any way possi- close at 5pm. Results will be Jessie E. Svitak new experiences and I've he created was really ble, and spread further posted on the Kiowa Tribe face- All District Legislators allowed myself to be cool. My favorte part of awareness in my commu- book page and the Tribal website can be reached by calling more social and in- our trip was when we nity so that others are kiowatribe.org. the Legislative office at volved. Im extremely went out on the city and encouraged to take action grateful to the Kiowa ate at an asian restaurant. as well. I am more than Meet The 580-654-6338. Extensions tribe for letting me expe- One of the things that I grateful for the experi- are listed below. rience the 75th annual learned was about the ence. Thank you! Candidates conference! Indian Child Welfare Juliana Wahnee ANGELA CHADDLESONE Renee Dzurella Plata MCCARTHY District #1 - Anadarko Kiowa Princess Attends NCAI Tribal Cell: 580-699-6428 MICHAEL Q. PRIMUS II Kiowa Tribal Princess, Mr. Svitak was born in Lawton, District #2 - Carnegie Alyssa Granado, recently OK where he was raised until Tribal Cell: 580-730-1592 attended the Annual his father, Michael Svitak, was NCAI (National Con- called to minister at Cedar MARILYN BREAD District #3 - Medicine Bluff gress of American Indi- Creek United Methodist ans) conference in Den- Church. The family then Tribal Cell: 580-699-0868 ANITA JOHNSON ver, Colorado October 21 moved to Carnegie, Oklahoma, -26, 2018. Ms. Granado his mother, Dottie Proctor’s District #5 - Red River Tribal Cell: 405-313-5419 was among the five home town. He attended Car- youths that were selected BENJAMIN LUCERO Alyssa with other Kiowa youths and District #6 Leg- negie High School and graduat- (Lindy Toppah, Julianne islator Ben Wolf. ed from Anadarko High School WOLF Wahnee, Karissa Unah, in 2000. Upon graduation he District #6 - Elk Creek and Elijah Autabo) to experience and I hope to together and discuss so- Hello Kiowa People.... joined the United States Army Tribal Cell: 580-919-9235 represent the Kiowa apply everything that I lutions to the unique My name is Renee’ M. Dzurella and was immediately deployed MODINA WATERS Tribe alongside Chair- learned to help the com- challenges they face Plata and I would to thank you to Korea for one year. In 2005 District #7 - All Kiowa man Matt Komalty, Vice munity,” expressed Alys- within their communi- for this opportunity to speak to he briefly returned to Fort Sill. Tribal Cell: 580-699-4017 -Chairperson Rhonda sa. She made a connection ties. those of you who reside in Dis- From 2005 to 2011 he served in Ahhaitty, and the Kiowa with the leaders of UNI- Alyssa won 1st place in trict 4 Jimmy Creek/Qop-aydle. Hawaii and Iraq, including two The Kiowa Legislature Legislators: Angela TY and other tribal lead- the youth challenge, col- My home is located in the Law- 15-month tours oversees. Mr. holds monthly meetings Chaddlesone-McCarthy, ers across the United lecting the most selfies ton community and I seek the Svitak ended his Army career every second Saturday of Micheal Primus, Marilyn States. with tribal leaders; she honor of representing District 4 in 2011 and focused on further- Bread, Anita Johnson, The NCAI’s Youth Com- had a total of 40 photos. as your Legislator. I am the every month in accordance ing his education. He moved to Ben Wolf, and Modina mission offers youth ages Some of the topics for daughter of Dorothy Palmer, and with the Kiowa Constitu- Chicago and began studying Waters. 16-23 the opportunity to discussion that stood out the late Bernie Dzurella. My Kio- tion. Each meeting will Pre-Med and earned his Associ- Alyssa, would like to engage on National scale to her the most were wa name is I-Owe-Oun (I Yahn begin at 9am at a designat- ates Degree from Columbia thank the Kiowa Tribe along-side tribal leaders to ICW (Indian Child Wel- Ahn or Sounds Above Others) ed location which will be College. Currently he is com- for the honor of being help address the issues fare) and the challenges which was my great great grand- pleting his Bachelor’s Degree in advertised in local publica- able to attend and repre- facing Indian County. It that Native Americans mothers’ name. I am Kiowa, Political Science. In April 2017 tions and the Tribal website sent the tribe in this ca- was established in 1997 face with health care. Choctaw and a Sand Creek De- Jesse was asked to join the Kio- www.kiowatribe. pacity. “I learned so and has served as a space Alyssa plans to pursue a scendant.In my former service to wa Tribe Election Commission much from this for tribal youth to come career in Health Care .

how to apply or contact the Human Resources Department at (580) 654-6317 or 6335. Clerical positions Security Guards The Kiowa Tribe also accepts applications and Custodians Transit Drivers Please visit the Kiowa Tribe website at: maintains an applicant database for temporary Laborers Teachers www.kiowatribe.org/job-vacancies.html to view or hiring consideration open continuous for the fol- Maintenance Worker lowing types of positions: Teacher Aides download job announcements, download fillable School Bus Drivers job application forms, and obtain information on

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KIOWA NEWS PAGE 6 November 6, 2018 OBITUARIES

non-Indian churches for all differ- provided love to all. Baptist. He was highly intelligent and espe- ent occasions. She enjoyed going to Justina loved to work with her He enjoyed spending time with his cially articulate in conversation. He cultural events. MS. Tsatoke was a hands, learning to bead work, cro- wife, family and friends, especially was an avid fan of the University of humble person and never tried to chet, needlepoint, etc. She worked his handsome son. He was loved by Oklahoma football team and since put herself in the front. She was as an administrative secretary for so many. He would come home and childhood he was a devoted fan of honored and loved by many and many years, both in Texas and Ari- he brought everyone together. He the NFL’s Pittsburg Steelers. When had numerous adopted children, zona. She returned to her home was a very popular man. His wife's he played football for the Hobart brothers and sisters from different state of OK in 2004. She moved to family took him in immediately as a High School Bearcats, and standing tribes. Anadarko. She worked for the part of their family. He was truly at 6 ft. 3 inches and weighing 250 Ms. Komardley was married to the Apache Tribe of OK for a brief outstanding. pounds, Conrad was well-suited to late George Komardley. She leaves time and other businesses. Justina He is survived by: Wife: Erika of play the position of defensive tack- to cherish her memories five (5) always had a smile for others and a the home Son: Eian Evans le. During his life, Conrad was em- sons; Eugene Boyiddle and wife friendly and positive outlook on Mom: Mary Barr, Dad: Shawn Sil- ployed in the restaurant and other Donna of Carnegie, Donald Ko- life. She always saw the humor in verhorn, Dad: Davey Wheeler. service industries. mardley of Apache, Evans Komard- life and openly shared it with oth- Sister: Joelee Shawna Dee Silver- He was preceded in death by his ley and wife Patty of Apache, Bob- ers. Justina shared she was saved as horn, Niece: Rosalyn Ahhaitty parents, Fred Onco, a full-blood by Komardley and wife Cindy of a teen, as a part of the Open Door Grandmother: Jackie Arkeketa Kiowa, and Esther Kathrine Mae Cannon Kawakyla Anadarko, Dallas Bunton and wife Indian Church of Dallas’ Youth Grandfather: Evan Barr, Uncles: (Tahdooahnippah) Onco, a full- passed away on Wednesday, Octo- Beverly of Chattanooga, Tn. Three Group. Joel Barr, Joe Wheeler, Darren blood Comanche; three brothers, ber 3, 2018 in Lawton, Oklahoma. " (3) Daughters; Gloria Redbird and When she returned to Anadarko, Wheeler,, Aunts: Claudine Jan- Darrell Onco, David Onco, and Kathy" was born November 21, husband Ernest of Carnegie, Jensie she attended Victory Assembly of ney,Antoinette, Shirley, Dee Dee, Cornell Tahdooahnippah; and one 1949 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Con- Lonewolf of Anadarko and Georgia God. Later she became a member Marilyn, Elaine sister, Gloria Onco. He is survived rad Cannon and Oleta Spottedhorse. (Fuzzy) Komardley of the home. of the Dallas Indian Mission United Numerous cousins and friends, too by one son, Derek Warrior of Ada, Kathy attended school in Mountain Adopted children; Jeffery Toehay, Methodist Church. Justina loved the many to name. Oklahoma; his wife, Shawna, of View, Oklahoma and also attended Joanna Redbone, Tennyson Mercer, Silver Feather’s Bible Study Group Closest childhood friends: Gabe, Cushing, Oklahoma; and the fol- Caddo-Kiowa Vo Tech in Ft. Cobb, Greg Klinekole, Lester Short, Mar- at Dallas Indian. She loved to sing Daniel, Jerome, Manny, Jacob, Tre- lowing four brothers and sister: Oklahoma. She was a member of tin (Pepper) Tsatoke, Laura Emhoo- the “Hymn of Praise” at church. vor, Frankie, Justin, Andrew, An- Fred Onco, Jr., Norman, Oklahoma; the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. lah, Lela Cozad, Mandy Mills and She often shared her voice with drea, Alvin, Mike, and Willa. Eldridge Onco, Fort Worth, Texas; Kathy worked as a Nurse's Aide for the late Joyce Dupont, and a special both Silver Feathers and the United He is preceded in death by:Paternal Gina Cole, Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the Carnegie Tri County Municipal brother Raymond Tongkemah. Methodist Women. grandparents: Davey and Sue Spencer Onco, Norman, Oklahoma; Hospital. Kathy also spent her time She leaves twelve (12) grandsons; Justina celebrated 5 years of sobrie- Wheeler and Rosalyn Silverhorn and Marlon Onco, Norman, Okla- raising grandchildren which she Ernie, jimmy, Arthur, Robbie ty and looking forward to her Stevens,Great-Grandmother: Vir- homa. He was also a beloved uncle loved very much. George, Meakah, Carter, Christian, 6th year of sobriety. She loved and ginia Horse-Guerrero. to nephews and nieces who fondly Survivors: Companion: Jerry Boyid- Dallas Jr., Davin, Jeremy and Kyle. respected the members of her local recall him as a favorite uncle who dle Sixteen (16) granddaughters; Tere- Alcoholics Anonymous group, al- often entertained them when they Two Daughters: Stacy Kennedy, sa, Tammy, Sherry, Tina, Janie, ways speaking fondly of them. were young. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Stephanie, Amber, Terre, Jolane, Justina was preceded in death by Candace Hanes, Ft. Worth, Texas Renee, Dusty, Henrietta, Crissy, her parents, Mr. Paul Wallace Four Sons: Mason Kawaykla, Hold- Ina, Sunshine and Angel. Twenty- Blackbear and her mother, Mrs. enville, Oklahoma seven greatgrandchildren and ten Anita Joyce Blackbear, her paternal Carson Kawaykla, Clayton, New great-great grandchildren. Many grandparents Mr. Henry (Ray) Mexico nieces, nephews and other relatives. Blackbear and Mrs. Helen (Pauty) Michael Kawaykla, Oklahoma City, She was preceded in death by her Blackbear, her maternal grandfa- Oklahoma husband George Komardley, chil- ther, Lewis Cody Doyah, and her Timothy Kawaykla, Oklahoma City, dren Jimmy Lee Komardley, and maternal step-grandfather, Mr. Joe Oklahoma grandchildren; Lolane Irene Ko- (Atodlekeh) Bigbow and Mrs. One Sister: Denise James, Califor- mardley and Sherry Lynn Redbird. Juanita Marcia (Bointy) Bigbow, nia Two brothers; Edwin Tsatoke and her paternal great grandparents, Joe Two Brothers: George Tsoodle, John Tsatoke. Five sisters; Evelyn and Priscilla Blackbear, and her Ardmore, Oklahoma Bread, Dorothy Grey Eileen Tsato- maternal great grandparents, Mr. & Clifton Tofpi, Carnegie, Oklahoma ke, Stella Rivera and Mary Eliza- Mrs. Lee and Winifred (Bointy) Numerous grandchildren and great beth Jones. Satepeahtaw, and her beloved Aunt Mary Carol Gilley, 80, of Lawton grandchildren, relatives and friends. Millicent (Maynahonah) Tapedo, passed away on Saturday, October Preceded in death by her Grand- her beloved Aunt Birdie Mae 13, 2018 in Lawton. mother, Helen Spottedhorse, Broth- (Blackbear) Tointigh and Uncle Mary was born on April 15, er, Robert Cannon, Brother, Dennis Thomas (Henry) Tointigh, whom 1938 at the Indian Hospital in Popetsaitke, Son, Michael Ka- Justina named her son after. Justina Lawton, Oklahoma to Horace and waykla Jr., and daughter Lottie Ann was met at heaven’s door by her Alice (Bear) Newsom. She grew up Kawaykla. beloved twin sister, Fustina (Puff) east of Lawton in Punkin Center Marcia Blackbear. where she attended school. She David Lee Cozad passed away on She leaves to cherish her memo- worked for a while at Coca-Cola October 28, 2018 in Oklahoma ries, her son, Thomas Ray Jarrett of and later worked as a private house- City, Oklahoma. David was born Scottsdale Arizona, and many of his keeper here in Lawton. April 1, 1976 in Bethany, Oklaho- friends. She is survived by her sons and ma to Gerald Lee and Mary Hines She is survived by her siblings, daughter in law, Verlon Shake and Cozad. Darrell Lewis Blackbear, Sr. of Diane Riley, Brett Mahaffey, Joe David attended school in Bethany, Tulsa, OK, Theresa Blackbear- Mark Mahaffey, James Lyman Ma- Oklahoma graduating with the Class of 1994. David worked at the Car- Justina was born in Fort Cobb, OK Delaughter, of Dallas, TX, and San- haffey, and Terry Wayne Ma- negie Nursing Home and also at the on March 24, 1955 to Anita Joyce dra Blackbear-Ramirez, also of haffey; her daughter and son in law, Golden Eagle Casino. David mar- (Doyah) and Paul Wallace Black- Dallas, TX. She has two grandchil- Carol Sue and Rex Capshaw; her ried Gertie Neconie August 20, bear. Justina was born during bliz- dren, Sophie Elizabeth Jarrett and sisters and brothers in law, Joyce 2009 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Da- zard conditions. Justina’s parents Cody Ray Jarrett, both of Arizona and Mac McDaniel, Bobbie and vid was a member of the Kiowa and her doctor did not know her and an adopted grandson, Jacob Robert Powell, Donna Lee and Hal Tribe of Oklahoma. He grew up mother was pregnant with twins Lewis Botone, of Carnegie, OK. Napier, and Roberta McClung; nu- with Ernestine and Jeanette Ber- until her mother was in labor. Justi- She is also survived by her many merous grandchildren and great ryhill at Sugar Creek and was very na Helen Blackbear passed away beloved cousins, too numerous to grandchildren; and a host of other close to them. suddenly on Friday morn- list, but not to love, as well as many loving family members. Survivors: Wife, Gertie of the home ing, October 12, 2018 in Dallas, nieces and nephews, and grand She is preceded in death by her in Carnegie, Oklahoma Four Chil- TX. nieces and nephews. parents; her son, John Frederick dren: Generita & husband Howard Gwen Haag, 67, passed away Mon- Her mother Anita sent Justina’s Two memorial services were held Mahaffey; her grandson, Steffon Bailey, Carnegie, Oklahoma day, October 1, 2018. Gwen was father for her (Anita’s) grandmoth- Mahaffey; her brothers, Garland Tabbetha Cozad, Carnegie, Ok preceded in death by her sons, Fred- er who was a mid wife. When Justi- Newsom, Riley Newsom, Dixie SarCee Cree Cozad, Carnegie, Ok. erick James Haag and Reuben Jack na’s Ah-pee (great-grandmother) "Bud" Newsom, and Patrick Earl Lurlene Cozad, Carnegie, Ok. Five McCaslin. Survivors include her walked in the room, her mother Newsom; and her sister, Amy Bear Grandchildren: Harrah Bailey, children, Billy Joe McCaslin and L. Anita, still surprised by the news of Hall. Tryston, Bailey, Aurora Bailey, Jennie Sullins (Derek); grandchil- twins, announced to Justina’s Ah- Zhavia Bailey, & Daylee Cozad. dren, Justice, Billy, Lindsay, Nina, pee, “I’m having twins…” to which Dad: Gerald Lee Cozad, Carnegie, Katrina, Sammantha, and Naomi; her Ah-pee calmly replied, “it’s Ok, Sisters: Katrina Coleson, Okla- great-grandchild, Zayna okay, they are babies, too...” Back homa City, Ok; Tina Cozad, Elgin, then, without an incubator to keep Ok., Shelly Cozad, Ft. Cobb, Okla- the twin’s warm, the doctor placed homa; Sharon Pena, Carnegie, Ok; Justina and her sister on the top of a Lenora Cozad, Ada, Ok; Donna bookcase so they would be near the Geionety, Mtn. View; Ernestine ceiling, the warmest part of his Berryhill, Mtn. View, Ok; Jeanette- office. The identical twins had to be Berryhill, Carnegie, Ok. transferred to an Oklahoma City Brothers: Kenneth Cozad, Arizona Hospital for neonatal treatment, but Howard Cozad, California at that time, there was not an emer- Uncles: Leonard Cozad Jr., Charles gency medical system. So Justina’s Cozad, Louis Cozad, Daniel Cozad, father walked in the ice and snow Conrad Onco, March 22, 1962 - Larry Cozad, Andrew Cozad, to the local funeral home to borrow Marc Alan Barr, 28 years old, October 24, 2018. Conrad Onco Vernon Cozad, & Russell Cozad. transportation. The owner’s agreed from Commerce City, CO passed passed away peacefully in Norman, Aunts: Vera Cozad Buffalomeat, to transport the twins in their hearse on October 2, 2018. Oklahoma, on October 24, 2018. Kathleen Cozad Pewenofkit, Karen limousine to Oklahoma City, so He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, Ahhaitty Pena, & Victoria Ahhaitty Justina and her sister rode in luxury on December 29, 1989. and he attended public school in Grandmother: Nona Ahhaitty Ko- and safety to the “City”. He left for the Marine Corp in 2009 Hobart, Oklahoma. After obtaining daseet Ms. Vivian Tsatoke Komardley, Justina grew up in Caddo County, to San Diego, MCRD. He graduat- his high school degree, he attended Preceded in Death: Mother, one 91, was called home on Monday, OK. She had winter home in ed in April 2009, and later came Haskell Indian Nations University sister Marla Redbone, Niece Ad- October 15, 2018. Boone, OK and a spring/summer home and graduated from Riverside in Lawrence, Kansas, and he also awnya Geionety, Niece, Sharee Vivian was born July 1, 1927, in home in Anadarko. As a child she Indian School. While going to Riv- attended Oklahoma City Communi- Berryhill, Nephew Ricky Poco- Carnegie. She was the daughter of was baptized, with all her siblings, erside he attended Criminal Justice ty College. Conrad was an enrolled watchit, Nephew, Ivan Evans. the late Rev. Cecil and Jenny at JJ Methvin in Anadarko, OK. As for two years at Vo-Tech. While he member of the Kiowa Tribe. He Uncle, James Cozad, Joseph Cozad, (Haumpy) Horse. Ms. Komardley a child, Justina moved to Dallas was stationed at Camp Pendleton, was one-half Kiowa and one-half Aunts, Naomi Cozad Svitak, Marie was married to the late George Ko- with her family in 1964. She gradu- he met his beautiful wife, Erika Comanche and he was very proud Cozad, Moses, Ora Ann Cozad mardley. ated from Sunset High School in Proo Barr. They were married on of his heritage. Charcoal, May Cozad Tawkoyty, Ms. Tsatoke attended Riverside Oak Cliff. She married and had one December 17, 2011 in Las Vegas. Conrad was a very polite person Grandparents: Carrie Ahhaitty Indian School who she supported son, Thomas Ray Jarrett. They moved to Colorado and he with a good sense of humor. He Stumblingbear and Ray Cozad. throughout her entire life. She was Justina moved to Scottsdale AZ enlisted in the Reserves as a ser- was a kind and generous person known as a seamstress and made with her son and was a longtime geant. While in Reserves he was who was very respectful to family dresses and shawls for individuals, resident of Phoenix area for 20 Melford Bruce Queton employed with Waste Management, and friends. After his father’s pass- cultural organizations, and dresses years. Her son still resides there. It is with deep sorrow that we an- and he attended Colorado Technical ing when he was young, he was for tribal princesses. She dedicated Many of Thomas’ friends called her nounce the death of Melford Bruce University. especially helpful to his mother. He her life to Christ and sang Kiowa, “mom”. Her home was open to Queton of Fort Worth, Texas, who He attended Bethel Baptist Church. was an avid reader of American and Comanche and Apache hymns for many teens needing “sanctuary” for passed away on October 5th 2018, He took great pride and loved being world history and mystery books. all local Indian churches and some a moment or longer if needed. She leaving to mourn family and friends.

Obituaries, for posting in the Kiowa News, may be submitted to: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 580-654-2300 ext. 6386 KIOWA NEWS PAGE 7 November 6, 2018 Halloween Carnival Brings Female Veterans Represented Visitors From All Over In the Anadarko Program Offices

Winners of the Costume Contest were: 3rd place-Cherokee Bread, 2nd-Whit-Lee Wheeler, and 1st Lindell Johnson of Anadarko. All received Walmart gift cards. Veterans pictured are Misty Washington, Vena Wagner, Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe, and Kay

Carnegie, OK-Around included fishing, ring ————————————————————————————— Mopope. All work in the Kiowa Tribe Programs Office in Anadarko. 300 costumed trick or toss, and more. The Social Services and Higher Education Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe is the Higher Educa- treaters invaded Red The top three costumes is recognizing 4 female Veterans that are tion Counselor at the Anadarko office; she Buffalo Hall for an even- won Walmart gift cards employed in their offices at the Kiowa Trib- served in the US Army from 2002-2011. Am- ing of fun, contests, priz- in a crowded Costume al Office in Anadarko in observance of Vet- ber’s rank was Staff Sergeant/E6. Her MOS es, and much, much Contest. erans Day 2018. 14JADC41 (Air Defense Command Control CANDY! The two-hour event can Misty Washington is the Social Services Communications and Computer Intelligence) Assistant at the Anadarko office; she served Early Warning System Operator/Maintainer Kiowa Tribe Complex be viewed on the Kiowa in the US Air Force from 1997-2005. (EWS OP/Maint.). She was stationed at Fort employees set up game Tribal Facebook page, Misty’s rank was Staff Sergeant/E5. Her Jackson, SC, Fort Bliss, TX, Shipton Kaserne, booths around the perim- “The Kiowa Tribe”. MOS was Security Forces and she was sta- Germany, MacDill AF Base, Florida, and Fort eter of RBH to give the tioned in Kadena AF Base, Okinawa Japan Sill, OK. children a chance at win- and F.E. Warren AF Base in Cheyenne Wy- Kay Mopope is the Social Services Director at ning prizes. Games oming. Misty was deployed to Riyadh, the Anadarko office; she served in the US Army Saudia Arabia for Operation of Iraqi Free- 1983-1986 and OK National Guard from 1986- dom in 2001. 1989. Kay’s rank was Sergeant/E5. Her MOS Vena Wagner is the Intake Clerk for Social was Administrative Assistant II (71L20). She Services Anadarko office. Vena served in was stationed at Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Dix, NJ, the US Army from 2002-2005. Vena’s rank Fort Sill, OK, and Max Westheimer Air Base in was SPC/E4. Her MOS was Military Police Norman, OK. (95B). She was stationed in Hanau, Germa- To all these female Veterans working for the ny. Vena was deployed to Iraq for Opera- Kiowa Tribal Program, Aho for your service to tion Iraqi Freedom II from April 2004 – our country. November 2004.

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Elder Charles Apekaum Casper Fritz Kaulay Norman Lon Ahpeahtone Mark Keahbone John Bosin Thomas Oyebi Homer Buffalo David Poolaw Frank Doyeto Moses Poolaw Herbert Dupoint Fred Quoetone David Frizzlehead James Tsalote Joseph Gilbert Kaulay Glen Whitefox

HEAD START SEEKING STUDENTS The Kiowa Tribe Head Start Program is now accepting applications. Applications can be picked up at the KCA Head Start Center at 1401 N.E. Lawrie Tatum Road, Lawton, Oklaho- ma, Little Rabbits Center at 1602 American Street, Anadarko, Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe Head Start Office, Kiowa Tribal Complex Carnegie, Oklahoma from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HALLOWEEN Monday-Friday or go to kiowatribe.org for enrollment applications. Kiowa Tribe Head Start is a federally funded program which provides a research-based cur- riculum, comprehensive health, nutrition, social services, family engagement and other ser- vices to children ages 3 to 4 years old and their families. The Head Start program does not discriminate against Race, Color, Sex, National Origin or Disabilities. Everyone is welcome to apply for enrollment this program is not just for Native Americans, anyone can participate. Documents needed when applying include birth certificate, income verification, current im- munization record, CDIB (if applicable) and health insurance. For additional information call Little Rabbits Center (405) 247-3740, KCA Center (580) 354-1412 or Kiowa Tribe Head Start office (580) 654-2544.

Nov. 13th, 2018-Health Presen tation. 12 noon.

Nov. 14th, 2018-Quilting Social. 1pm.

Nov. 15th, 2018-Thanksgiving Dinner. 11am. (Turkey w/all the fixings)

Nov. 28th,2018-Tribal Prayer Luncheon. 11 am. No meal Deliveries.

Nov. 29th, 2018-Elder Birthday Lunch. 11 am (Indian Corn and Fry Bread) KIOWA NEWS PAGE 8 November 6, 2018 KHEGP Student Of The Month

Jacqualyn Lone Wolf is from Sapul- pa, Oklahoma. She attended Kiefer High School. She is the daughter of Sherri Lone Wolf and Rodney Walker and the niece of Sarah Lone Wolf. Jacqualyn currently attends Rogers State University in Claremore, study- ing Communications/Radio and Tele- vision. In her spare time, Jacqualyn enjoys running. She has also worked as a server at Cracker Barrel for four years. She is the recipient of numer- ous academic honors and scholar- ships, including the Dean’s Honor Roll (2018); President’s Honor Roll (2018), and the Cobell Scholarship (2018-2019). After graduating, Jac- qualyn hopes to move to California to either further her learning at an arts institute or get a job at the production company called Blumhouse Produc- tions and move her way up to a direc- tor’s job position. The KHEGP has helped fund Jacqualyn’s education for four semesters. Funding has helped her pay tuition, books, living expens- es, and transportation. Jacqualyn would like to take this opportunity to thank her Aunt Sarah Lone Wolf for “helping me along this path from jun- ior high to college. She was my main support and always helped me wheth- er it be food, transportation, money or living, she always did what she could for me and pushed me along to where I am now. I also would like to thank my father Rodney Walker for support- ing me throughout high school and MACARONI & CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI into college.” The KHEGP is incredi- bly proud of Jacqualyn’s accomplish- Ingredients: ments and our staff wishes her the best in her future endeavors. 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni AVT 4 tablespoons flour Student of the Month 2 cups milk (1%, low fat) 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped)

Directions:

Cook macaroni, following the instructions on the package.

Drain the cooked macaroni and return to the pan.

While the macaroni is still warm, sprinkle in the flour and stir throroughly.

Over medium heat, slowly stir the milk into the mac- aroni.

Add the cheese and pepper. Marquis is from Apache, Oklahoma and graduated from Riverside Indian Stir over medium heat until the milk and cheese thicken into a creamy sauce, School. His parents are Tim and Julia approximately 7-10 minutes. Lewis. He has three kids ages 11,12, and 16 with his wife Delana. He stud- ies Heavy Diesel with CDL A at Cad- Stir in the broccoli; heat thoroughly. do Kiowa Technology Center. In his spare time, he is a part of Skills USA Taste; add a small amount of salt, if needed. and the Superintendent’s Leadership Academy. He’s received four ASE student certifications: Diesel Engines, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, and Brakes. He wants to pursue his goal of being a diesel mechanic and make a decent living. He also has his CDL/Truck For Information On The Kiowa Tribe Including Driving as a backup plan. He’s been a part of the Kiowa Tribe Adult Voca- tion Training Program since August of Videos and Online News 2017. The AVT program has made it possible for him to focus on his studies by easing the financial burden of tak- Go To ing care of a family. He would like to thank the AVT pro- kiowatribe.org gram for all the help and opportunity given no only to him but his family as well.