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TUCCÊNENNATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISM ASSOCIATION ANDTHE SOCIETY MVSKOKE OF PROFESSIONAL NEWS JOURNALIST AWARD WINNING PUBLICATIONPAGE 1 MAY 1, 2020 | “KE HVSE” MULBERRY MONTH | VOL. 50, ISSUE 9 COVID-19 SHORT CHANGES HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATING SENIORS ARE MISSING OUT ON SCHOOL MEMORIES LIKE PROM AND GRADUATION Morgan Taylor REPORTER SACRAMENTO, California-The last year in high school is an important part of life where students make final memo- ries together and experience major changes as they plan for the next step. But for one Mus- cogee (Creek) citizen, those final high school memories were cut short. Kyren Whitton is a high school senior at Grant Union High School in Sacramento, California. Whitton has been Legal services continue to operate on emergency basis with limited staff due to COVID-19. out of school and school activ- (MN File Photo) ities for about a month and a half and is missing out on his final days of high school and MCN COURTS CONTINUE the events that most seniors look forward too. He and Seniors just like him are a gen- COVID-19 LIMITED ACCESS eration missing a milestone MCN DISTRICT COURTS SOCIAL DISTANCING due to COVID-19. Whitton kept busy in high REMAINS IN PLACE UNTIL MAY 4, CLE CANCELLED school by playing on the foot- Angel Ellis 30 days from the date of this order,’ ball and wrestling teams and REPORTER documents said. working as a member of the The latest administrative order Pictured above is Kyren Whitton, a Muscogee (Creek) Citizen and high school senior yearbook club and school was issued from the Court on April missing out on milestones due to COVID-19. (Submission) news, all while taking college OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– The 20. It said that the Court would con- preparation courses and main- Muscogee (Creek) Nation District tinue operating with a reduced staff taining a 4.0 GPA. money.” nication with the closure of Court has expanded previous orders and with special operating hours. “Right before school shut Whitton said during his academic institutions. He has issued limiting court operations ‘The court is presently operat- down, we were getting fitted for time at home he is trying to applied to a few different col- due to COVID-19. Now the orders ing on reduced staff hours, 9 a.m. our tuxedos for prom.” Whit- focus on working on college leges in his area and plans on made back on March 17, will remain to 1 p.m.,’ the order said. ‘There will ton said. “I’m glad we hadn’t preparation although he has applying to more. in effect until May 4. In May, the only be one Clerk present to protect ordered them yet because it little guidance and commu- Court will re-examine whether or the Clerks safety so delays may be would have been a waste of SENIOR– 2 not to reopen all services based on expected in answering and respond- the Nation’s directives for public ing to calls.’ safety. At this time, the Mound build- The order limits court functions ing where court proceedings are to emergency protection orders, held remains closed to the public. emergency temporary restrain- If emergency filings are needed, the ing orders, and initial appearances, party may contact the Court at 918- arraignments, bond hearings, and 758-1400. other hearings necessary for due Those needing emergency assis- process. tance are encouraged to contact the ‘In any civil case, the statute of limitations shall be extended for COURTS– 2 Whitney Mayhew takes a moment to have her picture taken with Principal Chief David Hill after paving the way for a new maternity leave policy. (Submission) MAYHEW PAVES THE WAY FOR MOTHERS MAYHEW WORKED DIRECTLY WITH PRINCIPAL CHIEF DAVID HILL TO MAKE NEW POLICY POSSIBLE Morgan Taylor needed to be with my newborn orated on the particulars to set which was causing me additional the policy in place. Mayhew REPORTER MCN provides resources to help students stay sharp during the extended summer break. stress about missing work,” said researched to see what other (MN File Photo) OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– His- Mayhew. tribes had in place for the same tory has been made at Mus- The Maternity Leave Poli- type of policy. In her research, cogee Creek Nation as the first cy’s purpose is to help relieve Mayhew found that only one MCN ROLLS OUT CULTURAL ever Maternity Leave Policy has the stress of the new parent by other tribe in the state offered been established and pioneered giving a full eight weeks of paid this kind of leave, Cherokee DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORM by MCN Executive Legislative leave. Nation. Mayhew referenced NEW DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORM HELPS BRIDGE Assistant of the Principal Chief, “I submitted the proposal to their policy when crafting her Whitney Mayhew. bring awareness and help other own model. GAP DURING EXTENDED SUMMER BREAK FOR STUDENTS Mayhew worked directly employees that may have to rely “We couldn’t be prouder of with Principal Chief David Hill on leave to offset the burden this new policy, especially since Angel Ellis help keep skills sharp during on the creation of this policy by and stress of financial wor- it came from one employee’s per- REPORTER their prolonged absence from using her own experiences as ries during the most essential sonal experience as a mother,” school. The Native EDGE-Dis- a mother. Mayhew worked for time of being with their child,” said Principal Chief David Hill. tance Learning Platform went MCN during a pregnancy and Mayhew said. “I hope this is a “This is an administration that OKMULGEE, Oklahoma– live on April 6. birth of her child while there step that can help not just moth- listens to, and values its employ- The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s According to the Federal was no maternity leave in place. ers but entire families by helping ees. We want an atmosphere Education Development and Programs Administrator of the Whitney said she had a them be there for the moments where ideas and input can flow Administration program has Department of Education and bad experience and wanted to that matter most.” freely to this office.” rolled out a distance learn- Training Sarah Price, the new change that for others by being At the beginning of Chief According to Press Secretary ing platform for students who platform can be used to help the pioneer for this policy. Hill’s administration, MCN Jason Salsman, this policy was may need extra resources to “I was in a situation where I HR, Chief and Mayhew collab- put into place immediately. NATIVE EDGE– 2 • P.O. BOX 580 - OKMULGEE, OK 74447 • 918.732.7720 • MVSKOKEMEDIA.COM • @MVSKOKEMEDIA PAGE 2 THE MVSKOKE NEWS HOKKÔLEN BACONE COLLEGE AWARDED FUNDS NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARDS $95K Morgan Taylor gram that we have reinstated. REPORTER She came to me with the idea of the funding available. She MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma - was our voice and nominated Bacone College was awarded Bacone. This specific chair is $95,000 in support from the this American Indian Educa- National Society Daughters of tion chair of the DAR and they the American Revolution, an are the ones who are support- organization with a long history ing Bacone.” of supporting Bacone College, Bacone College School during the NSDAR’s April exec- of Indian Art was recently utive board meeting recently. awarded $25,000 to offer five National Chair of the DAR’s Bacone art students $5,000 art American Indian Committee scholarships for the 2020-2021 Suzanne Heske visited Bacone school year. “Much grateful- College during the fall of 2019. ness is extended to the NSDAR She subsequently made a pre- and especially their chair of sentation to the NSDAR’s exec- the American Indian Commit- utive committee to request tee, Suzanne Heske, who cham- Pictured left to right are Bacone Art Director Gerald Cournoyer, National Chair of the DAR’s American Indian Committee Suzanne Heske and their financial support of pioned our cause and helped Bacone President Ferlin Clark during Heske’s visit to the Bacone Campus last fall. (Submission) Bacone College. these scholarships become “The NSDAR has always reality,” Art Director Gerald men’s and women’s dormitories so thankful to the NSDAR for repairs this will address which supported Bacone. When Cournoyer said. “I’m excited to at Bacone College and granted their contributions and prayers will hopefully allow our stu- Suzanne Heske visited campus be able to offer five School of the request of the Junior Mem- they have offered to Bacone dents to gain a greater sense in the fall, she loved what we Indian Art students these sub- bership Committee to ‘provide College.” Said Harjo. of pride in their school. We were doing here and the mis- stantial scholarships to help support of Bacone College.’ “We are extremely grate- cannot thank the NSDAR and sion we are pursuing,” said them further their studies.” “This is huge for our stu- ful for these donations, espe- Ms. Heske enough.” Bacone College Vice President In addition, the board ‘allo- dents. Upgrading the dorms cially during these challenging Future students who wish of Student Affairs Kaila Harjo. cated $70,000 from the Eleanor allows the students to be more times we are all enduring,” said to attend the historic Bacone “She wanted to know how M. Stolle Fund for repair of the comfortable while away from Bacone College President Dr. College School of Indian Art can the Daughters help. She HVAC system in the men’s dor- home, both physically and Ferlin Clark. “Five art students should contact Art Director toured the dorms that needed mitory and repair/painting/ emotionally, and it benefits will be blessed by scholarships, Gerald Cournoyer at cournoy- upgrades and the art pro- maintenance of the both the our recruitment efforts.

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