Feb. 1, 2017 -Volume 13, Issue 3 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Partner with USDA to Launch Soil Health Project for Land and Climate by Rosemary Stephens and Techniques

Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Feb. 1, 2017 -Volume 13, Issue 3 Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes partner with USDA to launch soil health project for land and climate By Rosemary Stephens and techniques. Robert Hathorne “The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes treasure our land and natural resources. Governor Eddie Hamilton of the Chey- We welcome the opportunity to improve enne and Arapaho tribes and Gary O’Neill, our stewardship and build something even State Conservationist for the USDA Natural greater for the next generation,” Hamilton Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) said. “We feel it is a great event marking in Oklahoma announced Jan. 24, a ground- this agreement between the USDA Natural breaking agreement to harness and share Resources Conservation Services and the the latest in conservation technologies to Cheyenne & Arapaho tribes. This project improve soil health and make Oklahoma’s is going to be about restoring the health of farms and ranches more resilient to chang- our soils.” ing markets and climate. Working with the USDA NCRS, Farm The new partnership will establish a and Ranch program Director Nathan Hart demonstration farm on Tribal lands to and USDA Climate Hub specialist Clay showcase the effects of soil health practices Pope spent hours and days bumping across such as no-till and cover crops to increase miles of tribal land, inspecting vegetation land productivity, reduce environmental and soil conditions and attending work- impacts and build resiliency to drought and shops on soil health. These actions led to flood compared to conventional farming the discus- Partnership / pg. 5 Inauguration Day

Celebration or Trepidation? By Rosemary Stephens for the country. tions. Editor-in-Chief According to NPR, below On the same day begin is Trump’s plan laid out in taking the following seven Being sworn in as the detail: actions to protect American 45th President of the United * First, propose a Consti- workers: States on Jan. 20, 2017, bil- tutional Amendment to im- * First, I will announce lionaire Donald Trump lists pose term limits on all mem- my intention to renegotiate off all the ‘firsts’ of this ad- bers of Congress; NAFTA or withdraw from the ministration. * Second, a hiring freeze deal under Article 2205 The first billionaire presi- on all federal employees to * Second, I will announce dent, the first immigrant first reduce federal workforce our withdrawal from the lady? through attrition (exempting Trans-Pacific Partnership Technically, Trump is not military, public safety, and * Third, I will direct my the first billionaire president. public health); Secretary of the Treasury to That would be John F. Ken- * Third, a requirement label China a currency ma- nedy. And first immigrant that for every new federal nipulator first lady Melania Trump, regulation, two existing reg- * Fourth, I will direct the technically that would have ulations must be eliminated; Secretary of Commerce and been President Andrew Jack- * Fourth, a five year-ban U.S. Trade Representative to son’s wife, Rachel Jackson. on White House and Con- identify all foreign trading Following in his habit of gressional officials becom- abuses that unfairly impact misrepresentations, it would ing lobbyists after they leave American workers and direct seem Trump will continue government service; them to use every tool under to put forth inaccurate state- *Fifth, a lifetime ban on American and international ments as he enters the White White House officials lob- law to end those abuses im- House for the next four years. bying on behalf of a foreign mediately Sparking controversy government; * Fifth, I will lift the re- around the country with his * Sixth, a complete ban strictions on the production Saying goodbye after eight years in office, President Barak Obama and first lady Michelle first 100-day plan, it is un- on foreign lobbyists raising of $50 trillion dollars’ worth Obama welcome incoming President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to the clear what the future holds money for American elec- White House on Jan. 20, 2017 (Courtesy photo) Inauguration / pg. 5 PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Dr. Henrietta Mann, a living legend among the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes

By Rosemary Stephens Agency at Darlington to begin living without the buffalo in a radically altered environment. Editor-in-Chief “The changes she experienced may have At 83 years of age, Dr. Henrietta Mann shows chipped at her hear but they never broke her no signs of slowing down. Her hair pure white, spirit. Her lifeblood flows through my veins, just her voice soft and gentle, with a sparkle in her as it does for my daughters and granddaughters. eyes, she is a strong force to be reckoned with. I call it brave-hearted blood, tinctured with the And when most people her age and years young- will to live. I wish I knew what this matriarch er are retiring, cutting back, Mann is still cross- whispered to me as she sat holding me in my ing the country teaching, speaking and advocat- cradle and what she willed into my very being ing for Native American education and rights. in our years together. Our lives span 157 years Her accomplishments and honors are far more from 1853 to today. She is the fundamental north than can be listed, founding President of the direction on my life compass. What did she want Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal College, named one me to see? What did she want me to become? I of the top ten professors in the nation by Roll- surmise she told me there is much to see on one’s ing Stone magazine in 1991, inducted into the journey and prepared me for that call to service Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Hall which has characterized my life,” Mann stated of Fame in 1997, top honors from the American in an excerpt from her life story published in the Indians in Science and Engineering Society in Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune. 2008 and in 1987 was named the National Amer- Even at the age of 5 Mann was determined to ican Indian Woman of the Year, and earned the be a teacher and fulfilled that dream and beyond Lifetime Achievement Award from the national by becoming a university professor. Indian Education Association … just to name a “My ride in education has been extraordinary few. for a Cheyenne from Hammon, Okla., popula- But hers is a simple life, with a deep connection then, 469.” tion to her Cheyenne roots. Mann taught Native American studies at the Mann is the great-granddaughter of White University of California, Berkley in the early Buffalo Woman, a traditional healer who sur- 1970s, directed the American Indian Program at vived the atrocities of Sand Creek and the Washi- Harvard University’s Graduate School of Educa- ta Massacre. White Buffalo Woman was among tion and served at the national coordinator of the those who went into the Cheyenne and Arapaho American Indian Religious Freedom Coalition, becoming the first Dr. Mann / pg. 5 Office of Veteran’s Affairs holds VA meeting By Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter

Open opportunities are in store for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Office of Veteran Affairs (OVA) as they reach out to more veterans in need. On Jan. 19, a VA meeting was held at the Native American Church (NAC) in Concho, Okla. The primary discussion was to determine future plans the OVA has in store for benefitting tribal veterans. “The purpose of having the VA meetings is to get information out from our program, we’re creating some transparency and providing current up to date information about the VA to our veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, WWII veterans and Desert Storm veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan, those are veterans too from other wars. That’s the main thing, to disseminate information and share knowledge and information,” Rusell Willey, OVA director said. Topics involving the Oklahoma Sales Tax Exempt, HUD-VASH and Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) were brought to light in an effort to accommodate benefit eligibility for veterans. “We did have a veteran that was in our meeting to- Office of Veteran Affairs Director Russell Willey holds up day that is at 100 percent service connecting disabil- Tribal Veteran’s vest in the process of being created. (Photo / ity rating for the VA, so therefore he’s eligible to be Latoya Lonelodge) exempt from state taxes. He did get his tax card from events are in the planning stages. Small projects under- the Oklahoma Tax Commission. He was sharing the way are tribal army patches, coins and vests that will be knowledge of how he got that and how easy it was and made for tribal veterans. There are currently 168 vet- what all it entails in his privileges. Once he got that erans, including deceased veterans, that the OVA has tax ID card he got to go to Tinker Air Force base to the helped assist, with more veterans still out there in need customer service area where they make ID’s, they gave of help. him base privileges to the Morale, Welfare and Recre- “There’s still a lot of work to do,” Willey confirms. ation (MWR), the commissary and the Base Exchange. The creation of tribal patches, coins and vests will Those places are nice to shop at because they’re tax serve as recognition for the OVA. free and they have a lot of good deals there,” Willey “We want to get our label out there and get recog- said. nition because it creates more awareness, people are An additional privilege the tax-free exemption card going to say what is that and where is that patch from, features is that it also serves as a lifetime hunting and that’s from the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes veterans fishing license. program.” The HUD-VASH program is the Department of By spreading awareness, opportunities arise and Housing and Urban Development combined with the doors open from the OVA for tribal veterans in need. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. HUD- “There’s veterans out there that I see that don’t have VASH works prominently to combat veterans who face an honorable for whatever reason, but I would still like homelessness. to get in front of that veteran and at least go over their “What they do is grant to our tribe to assist and com- DD 214 and explain to them and let them know there bat homelessness. Veterans have to meet a certain cri- is an opportunity for an upgrade, doesn’t mean that teria, the good thing about the program is that if they they’re going to get it but the opportunity is there and have any substance abuse problems, which a majori- I’m going to present that opportunity to them.” ty of them do have alcohol or drug problems, we can Honorable discharges receive a veteran’s vehicle still do case management work with them and get them tag, tribal ID, getting their name on memorial wall and plugged in to rehab but they have to be willing to go receiving a vest, Willey said. through that. It’s rental assistance like a rental voucher “If there’s any families out there that need assistance so that’s what that is, Willey said. with getting DD 214s, helping their veteran claim ben- Another program that assists with homelessness is Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief efits from the VA, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. 405-422-7446 / [email protected] the SSVF program, which is also partnered with the Even if we don’t do anything, at least I know who you Goodwill of Oklahoma City. SSVF provides supportive are and can create some awareness, there’s a lot of peo- services for low-income veteran families who are liv- ple who don’t talk until its too late.” ing in or transitioning to permanent housing. The tribal The OVA plans for the next VA meeting to be held HUDVASH program only serves in Canadian County, Thursday, April 13, 2017 12 p.m. Blaine County and Custer County. For more information contact the Cheyenne and With future plans still in store for the upcoming Me- Arapaho Office of Veteran Affairs at 405-422-7622. morial Day commemoration, small projects and big Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 Election Commission formally announces 2017 elections (CONCHO, OK) The fol- may contact any of the following public offices of the lowing Election Commis- Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes sioners: are open for election in 2017: Sarah Orange, 405-637- Executive Office: 6036 Governor Dale Hamilton 405-306- Lieutenant Governor 1674 Legislative Office: Sandra Hinsaw 405-593- Arapaho District 1 7944 Arapaho District 2 Norma Yarbrough 405- Cheyenne District 2 538-6664 Cheyenne District 4 Stephanie Meat 405-664- Election Commission: 9678 Arapaho District 3 Sharon AllRunner 580- Arapaho District 4 309-0768 Cheyenne District 1 Cheyenne District 3 IMPORTANT DATES Under consideration are TO REMEMBER the following fee increases May 1, 2017 Candidate for the 2017 elections: registration for public of- Governor and Lt. Gover- fice opens 9 a.m. Candidate nor filling fees from $100 to registration for public office $250/each closes 5 p.m. Legislative seats from June 1, 2017 Last day $100 to $200/each FOR ALL VOTER REGIS- Election Commission TRATIONS, new and chang- seats from $50 to $100/each es to existing voter registra- Recall petitions from tions by 5 p.m. $100 to $300 June 15, 2017 Announce Protests and challenges the preliminary list of qual- from $100 to $200 ified candidates and eligible Voter registration is now voters open for updates to voter July 14, 2017 Last day to registration and registration file any challenges to the pre- for new voters. If you will be liminary list of qualified can- receiving an absentee ballot, didates and eligible voters the election commission of- Aug. 1, 2017 Election fice must have your current Commission decides all writ- correct address. You may ten challenges print the voter registration Aug. 15, 2017 Announce form at www.c-a-tribes.org, the final list of candidates fill out and mail to Cheyenne and eligible voters AND & Arapaho Tribes Election LAST day to request an ab- Commission, PO Box 89, sentee ballot Concho, OK 73022. Oct. 3, 2017 For questions, additional PRIMARY ELECTION information or to verify if Nov. 7, 2017 your address is correct you GENERAL ELECTION

VOTER REGISTRATION FORM (TO RIGHT) The Election Commission has agreed to accept the form published to the right as submission for new voter registrations and updated address changes for voter registrations. PLEASE CUT, FILL OUT AND MAIL TO: C&A Election Commission, PO Box 89, Concho, Okla. 73022. Native American employee of the Dept. of Energy sues agency for race/national origin discrimination and retaliation (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Jody Tall- cerns. In October 2015, DOE banned Ms. Ms. TallBear adds, “as a senior policy ban life. It represents people with claims Bear, a well-respected Native American TallBear from educating DOE employees advisor to the highest ranking diversity of discrimination based on race, gender, employee of the Department of Energy, on Native American sensitivities related and civil rights official within DOE, Ms. national origin, disability, age, religion, brought suit yesterday to challenge retal- to Indian representations and retaliated TallBear has been leading positive change sexual orientation, and military service iation she experienced when she sought against her. Despite years of exemplary within DOE over the past four years by and status. For more information, visit to address a work environment hostile to performance, DOE leadership has ostra- raising an awareness of the harmful im- www.washlaw.org; or phone (202) 319- Native Americans. The lawsuit was filed cized and isolated her, stripped her of her pact that the ‘redskins’ language and im- 1000. in the United States District Court for title, job responsibilities, and derailed her agery has on many Native Americans. About Kilpatrick Townsend & Stock- the District of Columbia against the U.S. career path. With nowhere else to turn, All can agree that there is no harm to Ms. ton LLP Department of Energy (DOE) and raises Ms. TallBear brings this action against TallBear’s efforts to educate federal em- Founded 155 years ago, Kilpatrick claims of race and national origin dis- DOE for hostile work environment and ployees and build a more sensitive work Townsend is a leading international Am- crimination, a hostile work environment, retaliation for advancing the civil rights environment for herself and others, espe- Law 100 firm with 18 offices extending and retaliation. of Native American employees to not be cially when it is part of her job duties. We into the four corners of the continental TallBear began working for DOE in subjected to racial slurs and offensive im- hope that Ms. TallBear can ultimately re- United States; Asia; and Europe, includ- May 2011. She was hired to advance trib- ages in their workplace. sume this necessary and influential work.” ing: Atlanta, GA; Augusta, GA; Charlotte, al and Native American engagement, pro- “Our society frequently forgets the in- Ms. TallBear is represented by the NC; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Los Ange- gramming and policy initiatives. Through- credible violence that makes up our coun- Washington Lawyers’ Committee and les, CA; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; out her employment, Ms. TallBear was try’s history with Native Americans, but Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; San Fran- subjected to pervasive racially offensive we cannot forget that Native Americans About the Washington Lawyers Com- cisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Walnut Creek, imagery and language, including the deserve the same workplace protections mittee CA; Washington, DC; Winston-Salem, frequent use of derogatory language re- as everyone else,” said Dennis Corkery, For more than 45 years, the Washington NC; Shanghai; Stockholm; and Tokyo. garding Native people and the posting of Senior Staff Attorney. “We want to hold Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and For more information, please visit:www. “redskins” images in her workplace. DOE accountable for how Ms. TallBear Urban Affairs has handled thousands of kilpatricktownsend.com. Beginning in 2012, Ms. TallBear con- was treated and see them move forward cases representing individuals and groups Jody TallBear is a Cheyenne & Arap- tinually notified DOE leadership of the with more inclusive and sensitive practic- seeking to vindicate their civil rights in aho citizen. Her grandfather is Randolph offensive language and imagery but DOE es.” the areas of employment, housing, public TallBear and her great-grandfather is refused to take actions to address her con- Venus McGhee Prince, co-counsel for accommodations and other aspects of ur- Dewey TallBear.

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By Rosemary Stephens assisting student athletes Editor-in-Chief For high school basket- college basketball and keep continued at Arkansas State ball athletes, that last senior pursuing this as a career,” University and Clayton State night game becomes an ava- Reed said. “The other thing University where he earned a lanche of emotions. Walking I want to achieve is to pro- Bachelor of Science degree out on that familiar basket- vide the opportunities for in Communication and Me- ball court, driving the ball those who are good enough dia Studies. down the lane, up for the to play at the next level, who After college he began lay up. Sometimes years of want to work hard at it and his professional basketball We get a lot of dribbling, practicing, shoot- move forward. So either way career playing for the NBA not Ed- kids in California, ing thousands of free throws it’s a win-win situation. It’s Summer League in Long afraid wards has and a lot of kids from the from the line … just to end like I tell the parents that if Beach, Calif., Worldwide of hard coached in east coast,” Reed said. their senior year in high your kid comes here and they Sports Professional tour in work to raise the funds need- the Texas But Reed said there is school. aren’t cut out for it, can’t China and Switzerland, the ed to help kids have those Public School never a shortage of kids who Not if you’re “on point.” handle the work ethics, the Estonia Professional League opportunities to follow their system and is from Tecum- want an opportunity. It’s OnPoint Hoops Academy grueling practices and ev- and the Ireland Professional dreams,” Reed said. seh, Okla. She graduated more about finding the right in El Reno, Okla. wants to erything else, then he or she league where he was recog- Currently OnPoint has from Tecumseh High School kids to fit what they are pro- give student athletes, who will quit, go out and get a job nized as Player of the Year. seven international student were she led the 1993 Lady viding, willing to commit to can make it to the next level, or pursue some other career “We provide housing, athletes enrolled and a total Savages to its one and only a team, commit to practices every opportunity to do just path. But if they can, we are meals, training, we set them of 14 students training. state championship. She at- and really want to pursue a that. going to provide all the op- up at Redlands Communi- “Our international play- tended Oklahoma State Uni- career. OnPoint is a post grad portunities for them to move ty College and they go to ers, their government helps versity on a full basketball “It takes a level of matu- academy, on-site training forward.” school part-time, we have them out a little bit for en- scholarship where she won rity to be able to go overseas facility for student athletes And with Reed’s exten- a computer lab where they hancement and player de- numerous awards including and play professional basket- who have graduated high sive background and con- have access to online classes, velopment. For Switzerland, the 1998 Student Athlete of ball and live,” Reed said. school and who are looking tacts within the sport of tutoring and whatever help for example, their kids get the Year award for all OSU “There are three different to get basketball scholarships basketball he has the means they need. We are always a couple thousand dollars to sports. levels, there is a pro level, at the college level started by to carry through. Reed grad- looking for opportunities and come over here to enhance “Kids just have to apply, tours, traveling, fun stuff that pro player and local resident uated from El Reno High for sponsors. We are not gov- their basketball careers and we don’t really turn a lot of everybody sees, then there’s Jonathan Reed. School in 1999 and began ernment funded, and we have their educational opportuni- kids down because it’s not the prep level, the grind lev- “The two things I want his basketball career at Ce- to raise all of our funding. ties and then return back to just about a kid having the el, work level trying to reach to achieve in our program is dar Valley Junior College We welcome business spon- their country. most talent. It’s about getting that pro level and then there for kids to at least know if where he won a National sors, corporate sponsors, and We have players here to the highest level that cer- is the youth level. The level they are capable of playing Championship in 2001. He donations as well and we are training from Angola, tain kid can reach,” Edwards we give kids the opportuni- Switzerland, Sweden, said. ties to play, stay out of trou- Luxemburg, France and This year one of On- ble and give them something Italy,” Reed said. Point’s student athletes Ter- to do.” One of OnPoint’s rell Beck signed with D1 And that youth level, coaches and vice-president school Penn State Universi- Reed said, are kids from of operations Cheri Ed- ty, and Reed said it’s just the the neighborhoods, most of wards said college scouts beginning. them underprivileged who tend to like the academy “We would like to see wander in off the streets and because the student ath- more kids coming from just want to play and belong. letes are getting an extra Oklahoma, more Native He said he doesn’t turn away year of high school so they kids, willing to commit and any of them. get kids who have one ex- put forth the work ethic to “We take them on the tra year of experience and take their skills to the next weekends and play in tourna- who can still play two to level. There are a lot of tal- ments, feed them and that’s four years for them. ented kids, but they just just another component of “We go out and play don’t want to put the work the academy. It’s not just a small colleges, junior col- in and it takes a lot of hard prep school for pro teams.” lege, community colleges, work and discipline to take it To learn more about On- other prep schools and in to the next level. Point Hoops Academy visit most of these games the This is an option for ath- www.onpointhoops.com or Jonathan Reed, owner/operator of OnPoint Hoops Academy in El Reno, Okla., believes college scouts are there letes, but a lot of people don’t for more information on how in giving student athletes opportunities to reach the next level of play. (Photo / Rosemary and they are looking,” Ed- know about International to apply contact Jonathan Stephens) wards said. play, the NCAA rules, etc. Reed at 405-816-2806. Secrets in Life and Death / Artist’s work ‘an epitaph of Native American extence” By Lana Sweeten-Shults Harvey Gallery Director and What he wants to do, he with the history of the place Wichita Falls professor of art Gary Gold- said, is share the reality of they live. Texas Times Record berg said. “These are words, being a Native person in “It’s kind of sad Ameri- Reprinted with Permission to the casual viewer, that America while touching on cans don’t understand much look random. But they’re “the genocide and process about where they are,” he “500 Years Violence.” ripped from Native Ameri- of colonialism that damaged said. “Purple Mountain Majes- can culture.” Indian nations and erased Heap of Birds gives voice ties.” He added, “I think of his many of them.” to that history, one seemingly “Poverty.” art as being signposts.” And so his artwork, as difficult to find, considering “Sadness.” Just as signs caution peo- much as it speaks of the Native Americans’ sparse “For Which It Stands.” ple with words such as “Dan- times today, also reflects the written history. “Happy to donate what ger,” “Stop” or “Poison,” history of Native Americans. Still, “It’s available,” the you took.” Goldberg said Heap of Birds’ He is more than happy to artist said. “I guess it’s just And so go the words, art gives similar direction tell you about Wichita, Kan- having interest to go see it.” biting and accusatory, mel- and vital information, point- sas, and Wichita Falls, Texas, The print that encompass- ancholy, introspective and ing out injustices without the and the origin of those cities’ es all the names of the Wich- thoughtful, of Edgar Heap of benefit of an image outside names. ita people is one he made Birds. of his gingerly construct- “I work a lot off tribal his- about two months ago in Ha- enous people lost their lives erences certain ceremonies, The Native American art- ed assembly of words and tory,” he said of his art. waii, he said, in anticipation in the Americas because of done in four intervals, and ist turns words into meaning. phrases. One of his signpost-styled of his trip here. their contact with Euro-colo- the Cheyenne council of 44 Into feeling. “He sees himself as a prints will have particular “I’m trying to honor the nizers and how they are try- peace chiefs. Into agitation. provocateur and a disruptor,” meaning to anyone who lives original people.” ing to recover. The artist used layers And discussion. Goldberg said. here. The title of his exhibit, Ninety percent of the ex- and layers of paint to create Heap of Birds takes these Heap of Birds, once an It is a panel in bright red “Secrets in Life and Death,” hibit is monoprints, 16 by 22 shapes reminiscent of the words, seemingly innocent art professor who is now a that conveys the names: relates to that one print of inches, shown in groups of 4, landscape of the Cheyenne enough by themselves, and professor of Native Ameri- “Huaco (pronounced Waco), the Wichita people. “It’s like 8 or 16. and Arapaho reservations. places them with another can studies at the University Keechi, Taovaya, Tawakoni, there’s these secrets (like the What unites the pieces is Viewers might see the ar- word and another, shuffling of Oklahoma, finds his voice Wichita and Kitikitish.” history of the name Wichi- the color blue, except for one royos or clouds floating in their order, then juxtaposing in his experience as a Chey- “It is important because ta Falls) that people should group of prints in red. the sky when viewing the them against the American enne/Arapaho. it deals with how the word know.” Blue references the sky paintings. Founding Fathers’ vocabu- “I grew up in Wichita, Wichita is one subtribe and Heap of Birds’ show is an and water - natural elements The exhibit also includes lary of “liberty,” “justice for Kansas, so I have a lot of af- one name the government amalgam of several bodies of Native Americans hold dear. four sign panels. all,” “purple mountain maj- finity with the Wichita. But used,” Heap of Birds said. his work: hand-blown glass For the red prints, Heap of Goldberg said the imag- esties.” I’ve been in Oklahoma since “... All of those are actually works from his time in Mu- Birds said he sees his work es in the exhibit are likely He tweaks them and nour- 1980, and my tribe is from the same tribe, in a sense.” rano, Italy; pieces from his as “an epitaph of the Native to come with a bit of contro- ishes them with centuries of here,” he said. Wichita refers to more Neuf Series paintings, cre- existence,” which is the rea- versy. connotation until they whis- He did not grow up on a than one tribe. It is a confed- ated in Oklahoma City; and son for the blood red color. “Unless you really go into per and speak and scream of reservation but in what he eration of Native Americans monoprints made in Los An- The Murano glass hon- it (indigenous history and the Native American state of calls an urban Native com- in Kansas, Oklahoma and geles, California and Santa ors Native warriors and their concerns), we’ve been sani- being. munity in Oklahoma City. Texas, all of whom spoke the Fe in a body of work called families who died traveling tized as a country,” Goldberg It’s this word art that Yet he speaks with such Wichita language, a Caddoan “Genocide and Democracy,” to Europe as part of late 19th said. makes up the bulk of his clarity about the state of Na- language. Kitikitish, he said, which speaks to the seeming century Wild West shows or- Heap of Birds’ exhibit exhibit, “Secrets in Life and tive America. is the name the people called invisibility of indigenous ganized by William “Buffalo does the opposite; it does not Death,” at the Juanita Har- His work does not tread themselves. communities in democratic Bill” Cody. Included on the sanitize that history. vey Art Gallery in Midwest- lightly when it comes to Part of the reason Heap systems because of low pop- glass are images of warriors. Goldberg said Heap of ern State University’s Fain American Indian social is- of Birds said he travels to ulation and tribes scattered About four abstract acryl- Birds is one of the top two or Fine Arts Center. The exhibit sues. He touches on poverty so many different places is across the country. ic paintings in the show three Native American artists Jan. 27. on the reservations, issues of “to help people understand Heap of Birds said in his are from Heap of Birds’ Neuf in the United States and his “He’s been using words health and the environment, where they really are (where artist’s statement for “Geno- series. Neuf means “four” exhibit is a powerful one. almost exclusively in his art and Native Americans’ place they live).” Oftentimes, he cide and Democracy” how in Cheyenne. The number “In art in general, he is for almost 30 years,” Juanita in America. said, people are not familiar more than 100 million indig- is significant in that it ref- way up there.” Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5 Partnership Dr. Mann continued from pg. 1 continued from pg. 2 sions of putting into plan how the tribes were going to use the latest techniques of soil management on their acreage. Thus a 70 acre demonstration plot located on the Concho campus. “The aim here is to restore the health of the soils and the soils support for us, particularly, are the grazing lands for our buffalo. If you start with healthy soils you will produce good vegetation, which we need for the buffalo. In turn the buffalo becomes a food source for our tribal cit- izens in the Diabetes Wellness Program. It all starts with soil “Farmers and health, so using the latest techniques ranchers need to for restoring the soils is what these do all they can to person to occupy the Katz the expanding doctrine of demonstration plots are going to do,” harden their oper- Endowed Chair in Native Manifest Destiny and the Hart said. ations to extreme American Studies at Mon- assertion of white sover- When the farm is fully established weather events. We this spring, the tribes will host public appreciate the part- tana State University. eignty, to the introduction demonstrations of both how to imple- nership with the Mann likens Indian edu- of a foreign from of educa- ment the latest in soil health practices Cheyenne & Arap- cation to a cold war stating, tion and finally to home in as well as how these practices benefit aho Nation and all “The war may be over for Indian Territory.” ranching operations and the environ- our other partners me but the battles are not. I Many who have had ment. NRCS soil and ecological scien- in USDA in put- am engaged in the biggest the honor and privilege of tists along with key staff from USDA’s ting together what battle of my career. I con- hearing Mann speak nev- El Reno Climate hub will provide ex- is the first tribal tinue to battle feelings of er forget her dignity, her pert analysis and presentations in sup- soil health demon- hopelessness and power- grace and the power of her port of the tribes’ outreach activities stration program lessness among our youth. words spoken ever so soft- “Native American tribes have a tre- not only in Okla- I battle economic and po- ly. mendous capacity to implement effec- homa but from tive conservation on a large scale in Cheyenne & Arapaho Governor Eddie Hamilton and litical misunderstandings. I Montana State Univer- my understanding battle scarcity of resources sity President Waded Cru- Oklahoma. We jumped at the chance to the entire United Oklahoma State Conservationist Gary O’Neill discuss the ex- and self-fulfilling prophe- zado said that Mann’s abil- work with the Cheyenne and Arapaho States. Working citing new agreement between the tribes and USDA NCRS for tribes on this. Through their leadership, together I think we the first of its kind soil health demonstrationn farm at Con- cies ingrained by the ste- ity to stand easily in both both tribal and non-tribal farmers and can not only help cho, Okla. (Photo / Rosemary Stephens) reotypes of the majority of the Native and the academ- ranchers will gain increased access to tribal members but western Oklahoma. When ic worlds have allowed her erosion, so when there are heavy rains, the knowledge and resources they need all people in the state of Oklahoma take I find myself wallowing an unprecedented impact we hold on to our topsoil. These same to be successful. If we’re going to be advantage of some of these new strate- in despair and frustration, in promoting respect and practices; no-till, cover crops and bet- serious about improving soil health gies in improving the health of the soil. my compass point swings understanding across the ter pasture management also sequester and making farming operations more I think it’s fitting that the Cheyenne & to the true north. I think of world of Native American carbon and use less diesel, helping fight sustainable, we’ve got to build new Arapaho lead the way in this with their climate change while saving money White Buffalo Woman and culture, history and spiri- partnerships and work with everyone,” historic ties to the land,” Pope said. and protecting water quality by con- the battles she experienced tuality. O’Neill said. Studies have shown that just a one trolling erosion and run-off. It’s a win- along Sand Creek and the “I once heard her called Years of drought interjected by percent increase in organic matter can win for both agriculture producers and Washita, Lodge Pole Riv- the ‘Native Maya Ange- floods have pushed many Oklahoma triple the soils water holding capacity, the environment, Pope said. er, to us. I think of the lou,’ and for good reason,” farmers to turn to soil health practices thus increasing the ability to hold on Future announcements for the first cultural and environmen- Cruzado said. “To hear Dr. in an effort to retain more soil moisture, to sub-soil moisture and better weather workshops and demonstrations on the tal changes she witnessed Mann speak is to never for- protect soil from erosion or even just to droughts. The same practices that in- 70-acre demonstration plot will be an- in her 85-year journey get her grace and power.” stay in business. But the impacts of soil crease organic matter also help control health reach far beyond the farm. nounced in the spring. from Wyoming Territory, Inauguration day continued from pg. 1 of job-producing American country and cancel visas to fied. The business rate will Obamacare Act. Fully re- ing the U.S. after a previous procedures for immigration energy reserves, including foreign countries that won’t be lowered from 35 to 15 peals Obamacare and replac- deportation, and a five-year to ensure those who are ad- shale, oil, natural gas and take them back. percent, and the trillions of es it with Health Savings mandatory minimum for il- mitted to our country support clean coal. *Suspend immigration dollars of American corpo- Accounts, the ability to pur- legally re-entering for those our people and our values * Sixth, lift the from terror-prone regions rate money overseas can now chase health insurance across with felony convictions, Clean up Corruption Obama-Clinton roadblocks where vetting cannot safely be brought back at a 10 per- state lines, and lets states multiple misdemeanor con- in Washington Act. Enacts and allow vital energy infra- occur. All vetting of people cent rate. manage Medicaid funds. Re- victions or two or more prior new ethics reforms to Drain structure projects, like the coming into our country will End The Offshoring Act. forms will also include cut- deportations; also reforms the Swamp and reduce the Keystone Pipeline, to move be considered extreme vet- Establishes tariffs to discour- ting the red tape at the FDA: visa rules to enhance penal- corrupting influence of spe- forward ting. age companies from laying there are over 4,000 drugs ties for overstaying and to cial interests on our politics. * Seventh, cancel billions Next, Trump stated he off their workers in order to awaiting approval, and we ensure open jobs are offered Not mentioned in this in payments to U.N. climate will work with Congress relocate in other countries especially want to speed the to American workers first. plan, but currently being change programs and use to introduce the following and ship their products back approval of life-saving med- Restoring Community pursued by Trump’s admin- the money to fix America’s broader legislative measures to the U.S. tax-free. ications. Safety Act. Reduces surging istration is the elimination of water and environmental in- and fight for their passage American Energy & In- Affordable Childcare crime, drugs and violence by grants specifically assisting frastructure within the first 100 days of frastructure Act. Leverages and Eldercare Act. Allows creating a Task Force On Vi- victims of Domestic Vio- Additionally, on the first his Administration: public-private partnerships, Americans to deduct child- olent Crime and increasing lence. On his chopping block day, Trump stated he would Middle Class Tax Relief and private investments care and elder care from their funding for programs that for cuts are 25 Dept. of Jus- take the following five ac- And Simplification Act. through tax incentives, to taxes, incentivizes employers train and assist local police; tice Violence Against Wom- tions to restore security and An economic plan designed spur $1 trillion in infra- to provide on-side childcare increases resources for fed- en grant programs which the constitutional rule of law: to grow the economy four structure investment over 10 services, and creates tax-free eral law enforcement agen- include STOP Violence *Cancel every unconsti- percent per year and create years. It is revenue neutral. Dependent Care Savings Ac- cies and federal prosecutors Against Women Formula tutional executive action, at least 25 million new jobs School Choice And Ed- counts for both young and to dismantle criminal gangs Grant Program, Sexual As- memorandum and order is- through massive tax reduc- ucation Opportunity Act. elderly dependents, with and put violent offenders be- sault Services Formula Grant sued by President Obama. tion and simplification, in Redirects education dollars matching contributions for hind bars. Program, State and Territo- *Begin the process of se- combination with trade re- to give parents the right to low-income families. Restoring National Se- rial Sexual Assault and Do- lecting a replacement for form, regulatory relief, and send their kid to the public, End Illegal Immigration curity Act. Rebuilds our mestic Violence Coalitions Justice Scalia from one of lifting the restrictions on private, charter, magnet, reli- Act. Fully-funds the con- military by eliminating the Program ad Grants to Tribal the 20 judges on my list, who American energy. The larg- gious or home school of their struction of a wall on our defense sequester and ex- Domestic Violence and Sex- will uphold and defend the est tax reductions are for the choice. Ends common core, southern border with the full panding military investment; ual Assault Coalitions Pro- Constitution of the United middle class. A middle-class brings education supervision understanding that the coun- provides Veterans with the gram, to name a few. States. family with two children will to local communities. It ex- try Mexico will be reimburs- ability to receive public VA Shrouded in uncertainty *Cancel all federal fund- get a 35 percent tax cut. The pands vocational and techni- ing the United States for the treatment or attend the pri- and unchartered territory, ing to Sanctuary Cities. current number of brackets cal education, and make two full cost of such wall; estab- vate doctor of their choice; time will tell whether Jan. *Begin removing the will be reduced from seven and four-year college more lishes a two-year mandatory protects our vital infrastruc- 20, 2017 was a day of cele- more than 2 million criminal to three, and tax forms will affordable. minimum federal prison sen- ture from cyber-attack; es- bration or a day of trepida- illegal immigrants from the likewise be greatly simpli- Repeal and Replace tence for illegally re-enter- tablishes new screening tion. BRIEFS AT A GLANCE The 2017 Native Diabe- Feb. 15-17, 2017 in Las Approach for American Indian En- March 21-23, 2017 at the tion’s Indian Law Confer- tes Prevention Conference Vegas, Nev. 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Indian Land Founda- www.nicwa.org. ter visit www.ncai.org. Tribal Financial Over- Family Law in Indian tion-Seventh Tribal Land sight Certification Country-A Comparative The National Center Staff National Conference Federal Bar Associa- PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Eating Tara Conway, MS, RD, LD, CDE healthy C&A Diabetes Wellness Program for DIABETES February is National Month About 610,000 people die plaque builds upon the walls found in food such as beef, veal, of heart disease in the United of the arteries from fats, cho- beef fat, lamb, pork, lard prod- States every year- that’s 1 in ev- lesterol and other substances. ucts made from 2% milk such as ery 4 deaths. That buildup narrows the arter- cheese, butter, cream and milk. Heart disease is the leading ies making it harder for blood Saturated fat is also in fried cause of death for both men to flow through. If a blood clot foods. and women. More than half forms, it can stop the blood Grain choices include whole the deaths due to heart disease flow and cause a heart attack or grain breads, and whole wheat in 2009 were men. For Native stroke. hamburger or hot dog buns, Americans heart disease is sec- Dietary factors that contrib- brown rice and pasta, cooked ce- ond only to cancer. It is chronic ute to heart disease include cho- reals and low fat crackers. You and develops over years. lesterol, triglycerides, fats (trans want to choose less commercial High blood pressure, high fats and hydrogenated fats) and baked goods, doughnuts, pas- cholesterol and smoking are key saturated fats, fast food and tries, muffins, croissants, bis- risk factors for heart disease. fried foods. Your body produc- cuits, egg noodles, granola type About half of Americans (47%) es cholesterol, so it is important cereals, fry bread and high fat have at least one of these three to eat 300 mg of cholesterol or crackers. risk factors. Persons age 40 to less a day. Triglycerides in your Most people consume at 60 are at risk for heart disease. blood are derived from farts eat- least 400 calories a day in sug- Other medical conditions and en in foods or make in the body ar sweetened beverages which life style choices can also put from other energy sources like contributes to high triglycerides. people at a higher risk for heart carbohydrates. Calories ingest- Try drinking more water and disease. These include: diabetes, ed in the meal are used imme- less sugar sweetened beverages overweight and obesity, poor diately by tissues, and converted and eat more fresh fruits and Easy Chili diet, physical inactivity and ex- to triglycerides and transported vegetables, 1% or skim dairy cessive alcohol use. to fat cells to be stored. products What is cardiovascular dis- In your diet you want to For more information and 2 lbs. ground beef In a skil- ease? include more unsaturated fat tips on eating contact Tara 1 medium onion, diced let cook Heart and blood vessel dis- (good fat) such as monounsatu- Conway @ Diabetes Wellness 1 bell pepper, diced ground ease includes numerous prob- rated and polyunsaturated foods Program 405-422-7685 oremail 2 tablespoons chili powder beef, lems, many which are related such as salmon, trout, herring, [email protected]. 2 cans tomato sauce onions, bell peppers until done. Drain to a problem called atheroscle- avocadoes, walnuts, liquid oils Source: CDC, www..cdc. 2 cans pinto beans ecess grease. In a stockpot add ground rosis. Atherosclerosis is a con- such as canola, olive and soy- gov/heartdisease/facts.htm 2 cans kidney beans beef mixture, cans of beans, water, dition when a substance called bean. Saturate fat (bad fat) is 2 cans black beans tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili 2 cans tomatoes powder. 2 cans water (use tomatoe sauce cans) Simmer 15 minutes. Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church appoints interim pastor Optional Topping: cheese and sour Top with cheese and sour cream. Chief Cornerstone Baptist cream Church, located at 300 N. Broadway in Geary, Okla., recently appointed interim Pastor Jay Mule to the position of Pastor. Planning for the spring include monthly fellowship dinners scheduled for Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 and May 7 (every first Sun- day of each month). Sunday School is held every Sunday at 10 a.m. and regular services begin at 11 a.m. There is an updated Face- Pictured (L to R): Pastor De Brown, All book Page for news and announcements. For Nations Baptist Church in Kingfisher, Pastor information about Chief Cornerstone Baptist Gerald Watson, Weatherford Indian Baptist Church, email [email protected] or call Church, Pastor Delfred Whitecrow, Elk City 580-340-1672. Indian Baptist Church, Pastor Jay Mule, On Jan. 21 the C&A Baptist Executive Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church in Geary, Board also welcomed Brother Jay Mule as Thelma Kauahquo, C&A Baptist Association the Interim Director of Missions (DM). Secretary/Treasurer and Pastor Willie Doye- to, El Reno Indian Baptist Church.

Veteran’s Venue Veterans of the United States Armed Forc- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or es may be eligible for a broad range of bene- its predecessor, the Coast and Geodetic Sur- fits and services provided by the U.S. Depart- vey. Dishonorable and bad conduct discharg- ment of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits es issued by general courts-martial may bar are codified in Title 38 of the United States VA benefits. Veterans in prison must contact Code. This booklet contains the most com- VA to determine eligibility. VA benefits will monly requested VA benefits and services. not be provided to any Veteran or dependent This booklet is a brief overview of the wanted for an outstanding felony warrant. commonly sought information concerning Important Documents: Veterans benefits. For the most accurate in- In order to expedite benefits delivery, Vet- formation, Veterans and family members erans seeking a VA benefit for the first time should visit the websites provided within this must submit a copy of their service discharge publication as regulations, payments, and el- form (DD Form214, DD Form 215, or for igibility requirements are subject to change. World War II Veterans, a WD form). If you For additional information, please visit need to re-order your military records please www.va.gov. call or come by the Concho OVA office. To find the nearest VA facility, Call the The OVA office conducted its first Veter- Cheyenne & Arapaho Office of Veterans Af- an’s meeting this calendar year on Jan. 19 at. fairs (OVA) 405.422-7724 or toll free 1-800- Topics discussed weere OVA Resolutions(see 827-1000. Public Hearing Notices) 2017 Budget & OVA General Eligibility: Fund Raiser, Discharge Upgrades, SSVF & Eligibility for most VA benefits is based Tribal HUDVASH HOMELESS Programs. upon discharge from active military service The Next scheduled Veteran’s meeting under other than dishonorable conditions. will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, April 13, Active service means full-time service, oth- 2017 at the Concho Native American Church er than active duty for training, as a member bldg. of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, For more information call Director of Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer Veteran Services Russell Willey at 405-422- of the Public Health Service, Environmental 7724 or 405-248-7520, or email at lwil- Science Services Administration, or National [email protected]

Calendar Office of the Trib- Okla. For more information 405-422-8951. Mosqueda, AD Roy Bates dance 4 p.m., supper 6 p.m. The 11th annual Okla- al Council Community call 405-422-7430. and Honored Veteran Darrell Two-step contest and potato homa City University Meetings Veteran’s Benefit Flyingman, USMC. dance. Spring Contest Powwow All meetings will be held Cheyenne & Arapaho Gourd Dance Sponsored by the Chey- MC Asa Littlebird, HS April 1, 2017 at the Freede 6-8 p.m. Tribes’ Foster Home Re- 3-10 p.m. Feb. 11, 2017 at enne & Arapaho American O.T. Sankey, HMD Roy Wellness Center, NW 27th Feb. 2 at the Geary Com- cruitment the Clinton Community Cen- Legion Post 401. Dean Bullcoming, HLD The- Street and Florida Avenue in munity Center in Geary, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at ter in Clinton, Okla. Supper resa Kiley, HLB Jarrett Snow Oklahoma City. Free admis- Okla. the Clinton Community Cen- served 5-6 p.m. Giveaways The 85th Barefoot (10), HLG Happy Shortman sion, doors open at noon. Feb. 7 at the Watonga ter in Clinton, Okla. Food for head staff. Powwow / Sweetheart (9), AD Elvin Kendrick and Submit your event to Community Center in Wa- and drinks will be provided. MC Eddie Wilson, U.S. Benefit Dance Host Red Moon Gourd Clan. be published in the Cal- tonga, Okla., and For more information or Army, HGD Melvin Miles, Saturday, Feb. 11 at the For more information endar by email rmste- Feb. 9 at the Canton Com- for a foster home application USMC, HLD Sue Whitesh- Watonga Community Cen- contact Lynn LittleHawk at [email protected] or munity Center in Canton, packet call 405-422-7592 or ield, US Navy, HS Fred ter in Watonga, Okla. Gourd 580-447-1904. by calling 405-422-7446. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7

In Loving Memory Texas. Her spirit of gener- osity and caring ways was exemplified in her donations and support for Native American Rights and Move- ments. She was a member of the Native American Indian Women’s Association and Feb. 2 Jan. 23 supported the American In- Leatrice Gonzalez Happy Birthday to Son dian Education Program of Happy Birthday and Dog, my handsome son! Dallas. Her leadership and many more! You are an awesome dedication of the Native I love you mommy! person who is always American Youth and Educa- Letha Gail Howlingcrane -Codi doing for others—very Feb. 5 Wahnee, lovingly known tion continues through her Happy birthday Jan. 23 helpful! Love you! as “Gummy” by family and family. Bill Lamebull Happy Belated Birthday to my Ma, Derek, Dacia Jill, friends, was born on July 29, She is survived by her Born in Lawton one and only beautiful daughter Rose, Carol, Jo, H, Clair, 1935 in Thomas, Okla. She companion Riley Royce Raised in Del City Dash Penn—May you have & Tweet passed from this life on Jan. Wahnee of Mesquite, Texas Educated in Norman many more blessed years 22, 2017 after a courageous and her children and their Worked & retired from to come your way! We love battle due to complications spouses, Terri Mack Mc- General Motors (G.M.) you! Ma, Derek & Son Dog related to Diabetes. Clung of the home, Anita L. Goes to O.U.-TX game in newphews JR, Daris, Mandy, She was born to her moth- Mack and husband Jerrold Dallas every year. McKinley, Dan, & Emily Nellie er Lillian Jeanette Riggs W. White of Prague, Okla., Happy Birthday from Foster! Howlingcrane and her father Christopher R. Wahnee, Toni Bobby Joe James Howlingcrane. Her Alise Wahnee and husband, January 25th mother was the daughter Enoc Morales of Las Ve- of Stacy Lonewolf Riggs, gas, Nev., 12 grandchildren, Cornell Sankey grandson of Chief Black Lance McClung, Vanessa Happy Birthday Kettle who was a survivor Tomahsah, Melanie Ahtone, Nephew! You made it! of the Sand Creek Massacre. John Edgar McClung, James In loving memory May you have many Rino Foster She graduated from Clinton Robert Thorne, Benjamin, more birthdays to come. High School and later be- Elias and Jacob White, Mi- In memorial to my son, came a registered Medical chael and Marcos Gutierrez, Ryan Dexter Foster We love you! Technologist. She worked Nicole Hernandez and Chris- Jan. 19, 1973 to Auntie Rose, Neil, at hospitals and laboratories topher W. Wahnee. Eighteen Sept. 5, 2012. Carol, Jo, H, Clair and Happy 9th Birthday to in the Dallas area since 1964 great-grandchildren and one Not a day goes by that I Tweet, Son Dog, Derek our baby Eryn Violet Ruth until her retirement from great-great-grandson Josiah don’t shed a tear for you. Roman Nose You were one great guy who and Dacia Jill. Doctor’s Hospital in 2007. Wade Finchum, and a host of Feb. 8 You bring us so much joy knew a lot! Very ornery, but She was known for her ex- nieces and nephews. She had Happy 7th Birthday and laughter. quite intelligent! emplary work ethic, which many extended family mem- Cameron Lee Little Coyote We love you and hope We all miss you, Happy she instilled in her children, bers in Dallas that she loved Grateful Ma’heo chose me you have the best day!!! Birthday son! grandchildren and great and adopted as her own. to be your grandma Daddy, Mommy, Chelle, Love, ma, Derek, Son Dog, grandchildren. She loved She was preceded in You have a big kind heart for Evan, and Carter Dacia Jill, Emily Nellie, to travel as she competed death by her parents James someone your age and how Rose, Jo, Carol, H, Clair, & in many Native American and Jeanette Howlingcrane, you love being Cheyenne. Mary, JR, Daris, Mandy, powwow dance competitions her sister Juanita Howling- Love you with all my heart, McKinley & Dan. across the nation. crane Onco Tahah, brother Grandma Karen Little Letha was a long time James “Tony” Howlingrane Coyote member of St. David’s Epis- and great-granddaughter Jo- copal Church in Garland, lie Fox Thorne.

Okemah, Okla., Bobbi Sue Tabor of Pawnee, Okla., Robert Tabor Jr. of Pawnee, Okla., Joel Tabor of Paw- nee, Okla., Janet Tabor of El Reno, Okla., Rani Tabor of Oklahoma City, Feather Ta- th bor of Calumet, Okla., Lyd- Happy 65 Birthday Sue ia Tabor of Calumet, Okla., Together for eight – married Joann Leflore of N.M., John for seven years and wishing for Robert Perry “Bobby” Leflore of Oklahoma City many more. Tabor was born on April and Donald Leflore of Geary, Love, Jamez 13, 1945 in Geary, Okla. to Okla., 38 grandchildren, 2 Oscar Washing Hands and great-grandchildren, his sib- Rose (Lumpmouth) Tabor. lings, Lucille Tabor Todd of He passed away on Jan. 21, Maple, Okla., Peggy Tabor 2017 in Oklahoma City at Dawson of Oklahoma City the age of 71. and Lionel Tabor of Geary, Robert graduated from Okla., as well as many other Haskell High School in 1965 relatives and friends. in Lawrence, Kansas. He He was preceded in death served in the Signal Corp US by his parents, Oscar and Army SP 4 from 1967-1970. Rose Tabor, his children, Robert was a lab and x-ray John Tabor, Tish Haag, his tech, truck driver, bus driver grandsons, Delos Tabor for metro transit and was in- Bear and Dakota Eagle, strumental in purchasing the his siblings, Mildred Tabor Sand Creek Massacre land in Falls, Jack Tabor, and Daryl Colorado. Robert served as Tabor. Arapaho Chief in Arapaho An all night wake service tradition. He was a member was held Jan. 24 in Geary, of the Cornerstone Baptist Okla. Funeral services were Church in Geary, Okla. held Jan. 25 at the Roc of Survivors include his wife Restoration Church offici- Colleen Tabor of the home, ated by Rev. George Akeen his children, Robyn Castillo and Rev. Jay Mule. of Texas, Melissa Turner of

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Cheyenne New Years – Āā'e émóna'e To learn about monthly language classes call It is cold – É-tonéto 405-422-7569 or email Snow – Hésta'se [email protected] Ice – Má'ome Winter - Aéneve PAGE 8 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei EMPLOYMENT LEGAL NOTICES Employment: Submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of Oklahoma state driver’s license and a copy of CDIB (if applidable) to Personnel Department, PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 or email [email protected]. Operations & Maint. PT Recept/Transporter Child & Adult Protective Housing Authority Domestic Violence Caseworker/Social Serv Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled Qualifications: Qualifications: Qualifications: TRIBAL TRIBUNE Must have high school di- Must possess a high General knowledge of ploma or GED certification. school diploma or GED. the principles, concepts and Must have at least one-year Be willing to attend train- methodologies of working DEADLINES experience in facility opera- ing relevant to job position. with this type of population. tions and maintenance. Must Must understand and strive Prefer bachelor’s degree in At 3 p.m. every 8th and 23rd have valid Oklahoma driv- to implement the programs related field that affords the er’s license. Must be able goal, objectives, rules, and employee with the general of the month. Unless the 8th to comply with Drug Free regulations. Possess commu- knowledge required above. Workplace Act and applica- nication skills, written and Will accept a combination of or 23rd falls on a weekend, it ble tribal policies. Cheyenne oral, to relate to Indian and education and related experi- and Arapaho preference. non-Indian communities, ence. Knowledge of various will be the Friday preceding. SALARY: Negotiable other agencies and the gen- laws, regulations and proce- eral public. Must be com- dures including the Indian Victims Advocate II puter literate, possess good Child Welfare Act and the Domestic Violence writing skills and be able CFR Court procedures in Closing: Until Filled to communicate effective- order to effectively provide Qualifications: ly. Must have the ability to services to clients. Knowl- High school diploma and maintain a wholesome ad fa- edge of tribal and commu- associate degree. Two years vorable rapport with the gen- nity resources to refer cli- of documented experience eral public, tribal members, ents to the most appropriate in public service position. program directors/coordina- source of assistance. Pos- Substitutions of experience tors, tribal employees and sess communication skills, for education may be made vendors. Ability to maintain written and oral, to relate to only for the associate de- a high level of confidential- Indian and non-Indian com- gree. Ability to perform nec- ity on all client matters and munities, other agencies and essary duties after normal other matters protected by the general public. Ability business hours on a regular the Privacy act as well as to maintain a high level of basis. Ability to be ‘on-call’ other confidentiality regu- confidentiality on all client status, if necessary. Valid lations. OSBI and criminal matters and other matters state driver’s license. Will- background check required protected by the Privacy Act ingness and ability to pass and be adjudicated appropri- as well as other confidenti- successfully a background ately. Must possess a current ality regulations. OSBI and check which proves fitness Oklahoma driver’s license to criminal background check of character for position. operate a government owned required and be adjudicated Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal vehicle as well as have reli- appropriately. Must possess preference. able transportation. Prefer a current Oklahoma driver’s SALARY: Negotiable knowledge of Cheyenne and license to operate a govern- Arapaho/Native Americans ment owned vehicle. Prefer cultures and values. Ability knowledge of Cheyenne and to work with difficult clien- Arapaho/Native American tele with various social prob- cultures and values. Ability lems and/or needs. to work with difficult clien- SALARY: Negotiable tele with various social problems and/or needs. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and after 5 p.m. Cheyenne-Arap- aho preference. SALARY: Negotiable

NATIVE AMERICAN SCOUTING COMBINE SAVE THE DATE 10 a.m - 5:30 p.m. March 4, 2017 100 N. McCormick, Oklahoma City Native American High School Football Players are Invited to Attend. Top tier coaches will be on hand to evaluate the State's Top Native Notice American Football play- All tribal offices will ers. This intense combine be closed Mon. Feb. 20, is an exciting time for 2017 in observance of athletes and a key step in President’s Day. Offices achieving their dreams of will reopen on Tuesday, playing at the next level, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. while improving their football skills. Don’t miss your copy of For more information the Tribal Tribune. contact James Pryor at Send address changes to 928-919-1908 or email Tribal Tribune, PO Box 38, jamesdpryor@yahoo. Concho, Okla. 73022 com. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 9

Born in Durango, Colo., ball really quick, we ended track, just reviewing what I and raised in Norman, Okla., up getting third and we were need to do. Making sure I get Jandra Levi, 18, continues to the only USA team to place it done. progress in her senior year of there. It was through an orga- What has been the most basketball. Standing at 5’0, nization called Down Under exciting game you have she plays point guard for the Sports, there were four dif- played in? varsity basketball team at ferent regions, North, East, My Junior year, it was Norman High School. South and West. Throughout our last High North (Norman When did you first begin the regions they picked 10 North) game and we end- playing and how? girls and only two girls were ed up beating them by two. I first began playing at the from Oklahoma. Most people didn’t want us age of 6 when my mom first What is your biggest ac- to win and they really didn’t started coaching, she decided complishment in the class- know if we were going to What does your routine to put a basketball team to- room so far? win or not, we were basically workout consist of to stay fit gether. It was all my cousins, Just being on top of stuff, the under dogs last year, so for your sport? How often? I played with no girls, they turning work in and getting whenever we got that win we Eating and drinking a lot were all boys. It was pretty to know my teachers where shocked them. of healthy stuff and also just rough but that’s how I began they’ll give me some time if I What is the best advice having a good two and a half playing. need it to turn papers in late. you have ever been given and hour practices and staying What is it about the sport It’s always been a good deal. who gave you that advice? after and shooting, running, that you love the best? What is your GPA (if The best advice I have just keeping on task. I work I just love the environ- known)? ever been given is just play out everyday. ment and how much support 3.0 your game, keep your head What are one or two you have behind you and What goals have you up, you know what you got things in your training, that how loving the teams are. set for yourself in sports, to do, make sure you do the you feel are keys to you being What has been your big- school? right things, look for the successful in your sport? gest accomplishment in the I would like to go to col- open person, don’t be selfish One for me is always be- I would just say talk about lete of all time? sport so far? lege and play basketball, I with the ball, share the ball ing focused no matter what, it, speak to somebody about My great grandpa, be- My biggest accomplish- have so many people who and make sure everybody even if you have to do the it because if you are there’s cause he actually played for ment is getting invited to look up to me. Not just my touches it. My mom gave me little things, do them. If you not a way for anyone to ever the undefeated Haskell team, play in Australia in the sum- cousins but a lot of young- that advice and she gives me stay focused, you’re better at know. If you actually say he also got drafted for the mer, I got to meet so many er people just in the Chey- advice like that before every being successful. something, somebody will New York Yankees in base- new people. Just getting to enne and Arapaho Tribe as game. What is your favorite know and say something for ball. His name was John experience and see the world well. I’ve been playing for Do you have a saying or meal before or after a game? you. Levi. and how different people R.E.Sp.E.C.T. since the first motto that you live your life Spaghetti is my top favor- How do you combat drug Which team is your favor- play and how it changed or second grade too. For by? ites & alcohol use by peer pres- ite team? their lives, as well as mine. school, I keep track of my Not really, I just kind of Who has had the biggest sure? Oklahoma Some of the differences grade and turn my papers in. wake up everyday and just impact on your life? Just say no and walk What are your immediate were most of their girls were Also, helping other students being blessed that I’m here My mom, she’s just al- away, it will do you no good. plans after graduating high very tall, tall and fast. There out if they need it. and just thank my family for ways been there through ev- If you could change one school? wasn’t much of a difference, What actions are you tak- the support. erything, she’s supported me thing in the world, what Going to a college, no they just played a lot of ba- ing to reach these goals? Who or what inspires you and fund raised for me a lot. would it be? matter what division it is and sic basketball. We were just I always look over my the most? What are some of your Probably my height, finishing up, getting my de- fast and ended up moving the goals and make sure I’m on A lot of people, I grew up hobbies (what do you like to just because, yes I like be- gree and being bale to give watching basketball since I do when not playing sports)? ing short but it also has its back to my community. I was a baby and I’ve watched Hanging around with hard times, everyday. Even want to go into something so many people. The peo- family, sleeping, watching in school, I can never see within the Business area. ple who inspire me the most movies, just having family where I’m going, I just have What would be your ad- are Tahnee Robinson, An- time. to know where I’m going to vice to younger kids coming gel Woodridge. Some of my What kinds of music do get there. up behind you? close cousins, one is Justina you enjoy listening to? What would be a dream Just to stay focused on Prairiechief. Also, Jude and R&B and Hip-Hop come true for you in your your goals because anybody Shoni Schimmel because I What is one thing about life? can reach them as long as had actually gotten close to you that no one else knows? Getting to compete at the you’re focused, you can be their family, we sat down and That I know how to knit, higher level, in basketball successful in anything. talked them, it was a really I’ve knitted scarves before. and higher education. There Jandra’s mother is Chris- good experience. Not just Were you ever bullied in are some colleges actually tine Levi; her grandparents being close with their fami- school? What steps do you looking at me, I just haven’t are Curtis Levi and Carolyn ly but them being close with feel should be taken to pro- gotten to reach out to them, Levi. Jandra has two broth- my family as well. tect those being bullied in but I’m looking into them. ers, Isaiah Tallbear, 10, and schools today? Who is your favorite ath- Blake Tallbear, 2.

Friday Feb. 10, 2017 11 am - 2 pm Clinton Community Center / Clinton, OK Food & Drinks Will Be Provided PAGE 10 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei CU Boulder researchers lead bid to save vanishing Arapaho language New online dictionary to be followed by print version By Charlie Brennan even if it isn't spoken fluent- only about 200 people left Cowell that Arapaho is an ly,” Cowell said. who speak the Arapaho lan- extremely complex tongue. An effort is underway to But he and his colleagues guage or Hinono'eitiit, and “English is 100 times save one of the oldest lan- are doing all they can to en- none of them are under 60 easier,” said Wagner, who guages to have been spoken sure that it doesn't go away. years old. despite her years of study ad- in the Boulder Valley. “The Arapaho people “I think this can prove mits to knowing only “how Its name is common in this themselves are very con- successful in making sure to read and, a little bit, write” community, with a slightly cerned that it be saved,” it doesn't go away,” Cow- Arapaho. “Speaking is really altered spelling, attached to a Cowell said. “They see it as ell said of the project, “and hard. I can do really simple key east-west thoroughfare, a clear connection to their it can increase the number phrases, everyday phrases as well as a peak that glistens past, to their culture and of people who have some such as ‘Thank you, How with snow to the west in the identity and a connection to knowledge of the language. are you, I'd like to eat, I am Indian Peaks Wilderness. their ancestors.” There may not be many new hungry.’” But Arapaho as a lan- Languages are dying at fluent speakers, but they The Arapaho language has guage is highly endangered, rapid pace can understand some of the just 16 letters, Cowell said. and a project based at the Cowell said members of words, and start to under- But its complexity comes University of Colorado could both the Northern Arapaho stand some of their stories, into play, for example, with prove pivotal in saving it and Southern Arapaho tribes and so forth.” the fact the language often from vanishing forever. frequented the Boulder Val- One of Cowell's partners combines two or three differ- Andrew Cowell, chair of ley, and that when the first in the project is Russian-born ent ideas in the same word. CU's Department of Linguis- settlers arrived in Boulder in Irina Wagner, a third-year “What you'll find is that tics, presides over what is 1856, they found an Arapaho doctoral student at CU whose there is one word for 'walk called the Arapaho Language encampment at the foot of research focus is the Arapaho slowly,' another for 'walk Project, and he is doing all he Boulder Canyon, at what un- language and its revitaliza- quickly,' another for 'walk can to save a language spo- til recently was named Set- tion. She has been involved away' and another for 'walk ken now by probably only tlers Park. in that field of study for four sideways,'” with the result 200 people in the world. The park was occupied years, she said, and spent the that there are more than 50 Although the Arapa- in 1858 by gold prospectors, last two-and-a-half years fo- different words meaning Andrew Cowell, chair of the University of Colorado De- ho Language Project was who promised a Southern cused on assembling the re- “walk,” he said. partment of Linguistics, works with three Arapaho elders in launched in 2002, it was but- Arapaho chief they would cently added dictionary. The language, he added, Rocky Mountain National Park, documenting place names tressed over the recent winter leave by the following year. “I started in this because is polysynthetic, meaning there. (Sara Wiles / Courtesy photo) break with the addition of an They soon broke that prom- I am really interested in Na- that words tend to combine numeral; three is used to rep- that's "Broncos," translated online Arapaho dictionary, ise by staking claim to the tive American languages multiple ideas into a single resent a sound roughly trans- as “they buck people off,” showing an Arapaho-English land and founding the Boul- and I am really personally word. lating as ‘th,’ as in ‘three.’ until late this summer. translation for about 30,000 der City Town Company. concerned with the idea of “That's what makes it The website has many “The Arapaho people words. There are now about language,” she said. “There really complex. One word practical features, ranging themselves are very con- It is the first thorough dic- 7,000 enrolled members of are 6,000 languages in the in Arapaho usually trans- from a specialized glossary cerned that it be saved,” said tionary of the language ever the Northern Arapaho liv- world, and a language dies lates into three or four En- button for a trip to the casino Cowell, who credits great compiled, Cowell said, to be ing on the Wind River res- every two weeks. That's what glish words,” Cowell said. to a video, future new con- continuing support from the followed by a print version ervation in Wyoming, and they usually say. I know of “There's cases where one tent will include more use of Arapaho tribal members on within two years. another 13,000 members of elders who have died, and Arapaho word translates into YouTube on how a negotia- his research trips to the Wind “I'm really interested in the Southern Arapaho and who were the last speakers eight or nine English words.” tion at a car dealership might River Reservation. trying to make it one of the Cheyenne tribes in western of their language. That really Cowell said there are be conducted. “They see it as a clear best documented languages, Oklahoma. bothered me.” 300,000 ways to say ‘see,’ There's even a translation connection to their past, to so that even if it does disap- Cowell, who has done the Wagner, who has been in with variants for ‘see clear- of every NFL team name, al- their culture and identity and pear, there will be a rich col- bulk of his research on the the U.S. for nine years and ly,’ ‘see badly’ and so on. though there won't be much connection to their ances- lection of stories and songs, subject at the Wind River grew up speaking both Rus- While the language has use for Neeyeito'oyei3i, tors.” so that it will still have life, Reservation, said there are sian and Tatar, concurs with just 16 letters, it also has a