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The Official Newspaper of the Osage Nation Osage the of Newspaper Official The Volume 5, Issue 1 • January 2009 January • 1 Issue 5, Volume 2 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com 2008 Was A Great Year! ON Principal Chief Jim R. Gray the United States for misman- reservation have never been The Holiday season and the pass- agement of the Osage mineral extinguished or disestablished; ing of another year are times when estate with the U.S. Court of we give thanks for all that has been Federal Claims ruling that Additional notable accomplish- positive in our lives. I would like to the Osage Nation owns the ments include the following by cat- take this opportunity look back at Osage Mineral Estate and the egory: 2008 and also let you know what funds in the Osage tribal trust we, in my Administration, are look- account until those funds are Economic Development ing forward to in 2009. distributed to Osage headright 1. Established the Osage, LLC— Despite some very public growing holders which is significant Board fully operational hiring pains, the Osage Nation has made because this preserves the CEO now great strides as a government. Osage trust system that has 2. OMDE casino construction With the hard work, positive out- been in place since 1906, and, debt-free in 2008, highest ever look, and dedication of tribal lead- have been successful in federal earnings, new CEO on board; ers and a capable administration, district court in Washington, majority of other Osage enter- we have continued to build on the D.C. as the court has granted prises running in the black for strong foundation laid in 2006 and the Osage Nation’s motion the first time in history 2007. to intervene in the Cobell v. 3. Osage Financial Investments Principal Chief Jim Gray The Osage Nation continued to Kempthorne lawsuit to partici- Safeguarded through national move forward in our nation-build- pate in matters related to the financial crisis; completed royalties to headright owners ing efforts by increasing govern- Osage trust funds; first-ever Osage Nation Eco- by both raising the royalty mental capacity, exercising and • The Osage Nation Tax Com- nomic Impact Study (proving a rate to a higher percentage, defending sovereign rights, pro- mission and Chief’s Office $222 million positive economic and by reintroducing lease moting and protecting natural re- have also progressed on our impact in 2007). auctions as a method to in- sources and pursuing social and litigation against the state of crease competition amongst economic development opportuni- Oklahoma Tax Commissioners For the first time, we can quanti- producers in order to receive ties for the benefit of the Osage as the state was unsuccessful fy the economy of the Osage Nation, more money for mineral people. Two significant lawsuits in their attempt to appeal to and we can show how and where leases; demonstrate our commitment to the Supreme Court to have the it is strong, and where it needs • The Osage Nation Trust Team sovereignty and mineral rights pro- suit dismissed on procedural more attention. Our Economic Im- (including the Minerals Coun- tection in 2008 and action taken by grounds and now, after seven pact Study, released in 2008 but cil, Members of Congress and looking back at 2007, showed the the Minerals Council demonstrates the Chief’s Office) overseeing years, it will be heard based positive change in management: upon the merits of the case in Osage Nation had a $222 million our trust case has continued positive impact on the economy of • The Osage Nation Minerals to prosecute its claims against which we steadfastly assert Council successfully increased the boundaries of the Osage Oklahoma, making the Osage Na- tion tied for the fourth largest posi- tive economic impact among tribes “To have a free press, to inform our Osage citizens of the activities of our Nation, in Oklahoma. is essential to a lasting democracy for our people.” And while the economy of the –Jim Gray, June 8, 2008 United States overall is in troubled Osage Nation Principal Chief waters, that crisis has been slow to reach Oklahoma, and slower yet to reach the Osage Nation. Con- sequently, the Nation’s financial Communications Officer Communications investments have been protected Paula Stabler Audio / Visual / Web through a conservative invest- 627 Grandview Dawn Haney ment strategy coupled with hold- Communications Coordinator Pawhuska, OK 74056 Shannon Shaw (918) 287-5668 Communications Support www.osagetribe.com Chalene Toehay See Chief Gray —Continued on Page 10 Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 3 A Message from John D. Red Eagle Ki-he-kah O-wah-ta —Assistant Principal Chief of Osage Nation

ment security firms, and major paying for your prescription drugs. the Health Board, and we have corporations. But wait — we also On the other hand, it was unfortu- the will to go forward. Creating a saw a change of consciousness, the nate Chief Gray vetoed this bill. healthcare benefit plan for you is election of the first African Ameri- the right thing to do. The Osage can president of the United States, ONCA 08-46 Nation is taking the initiative to President Barack Obama. A major difference of opinion ap- address the healthcare needs for The fabric of our tribe remains peared with ONCA 08-46, a bill Osages across the United States. strong, and this was shown when referred to as a health benefit bill. natural disasters touched many So I ask you — what is a health Pawhuska Osage Osages across the United States. benefit? Although ONCA 08-46 Osage members faced forest fires Health Clinic is a start to providing a health As we approach building the in California, ice storms in Oklaho- benefit, the answer is that a true Osage Health Authority, expand- ma, and the disastrous hurricane healthcare benefit is supplemental ing the Pawhuska Osage Health Ike in Texas. Through the personal insurance with long-term coverage Clinic was a great start. We are be- assistance of fellow Osages, the that covers emergency care, doctor ginning a feasibility study to show Osage Emergency Management visits, hospitalization, labs, spe- that the Osage Nation is capable of Program, and the Temporary As- cial care for women and children; managing its own clinic. sistance for Needy Families orga- a diabetics’ program; a prescrip- The feasibility study is impor- nization (TANF), not only did our tion drug program; dental care, tant and will provide us with the Nation provide emergency care Vol. 3, Issue #1; January 2009 negotiating methods we need while and help to fellow tribal members and more. My vision is to create Major contributor: but also people in need. the Osage Nation Health Author- working with the Indian Health John D. Red Eagle ity. This will be a comprehensive Service (IHS) regarding the man- Writer and editor: health service delivery system be- agement of the clinic. IHS is a Cherri M. Riding In News in the Osage ginning with restructuring the cur- federally funded program that is Health Arena rent Osage health programs and required to operate under govern- On this dawning of the New Much was accomplished dur- creating an Osage Nation Health ment rules and regulations. These Year 2009, I hope each and every ing 2008 in the Health arena. Division, which Congress passed rules limit the service delivery and one of you enjoyed a happy Christ- The Osage Health and Wellness in the last March Hun-kah Session money distribution regarding the mas, and I pray that His glory will Board was launched consisting as bill ONCA 07-08. be with you throughout the year. of experts in the health field: Ron We have the ideas and infra- See Assistant Chief Shaw, M.D., Cecelia Tallchief, Tim Entering a New Year forces us to structure, we have the experts on —Continued on Page 14 think back on everything that has Tallchief, and Paul Stabler. They taken place on a personal, busi- add value to the Osage Health and ness, and government level and to Wellness Board bringing over 100 reflect upon our reactions and be- years experience and knowledge in haviors. the medical field. Their experience Clinical/Medical Service Program First and foremost, I want to pay ranges from Indian Health Servic- tribute to all the Osage men and es, the State Health Department, to give monetary aid to Osages women serving in the armed forc- nursing, family medicine, elder es. I want you to know I am proud care, and emergency care services. By Tammy Bright, Public Health Nurse of you. Your dedication, bravery, Progress continued throughout Osage Nation Health Programs are excited to announce the addition and strength will help secure this 2008. On June 2008, the Health of our new program, Clinical/Medical Service Program, under the direc- country’s future, and you have my Board completed its charter, and tion of Marie Rumsey, R.N. The Clinical/Medical Service Program will deepest gratitude and respect. September ushered in the first provide all Osage tribal members, regardless of age or residence, with The year 2008 was a year filled smoke-free day on the Osage Cam- monetary assistance for medical-related needs (i.e. eyeglasses, dental, with unbelievable events. We saw pus. Additionally, ONCA 07-52 au- hearing aides, co-pays, medications, and other special medical equip- terrorist attacks with the latest thorized the Executive Branch to ment). All Osage tribal members will qualify for $500 per year toward deadly attack in Mumbai, India; designate the Health and Wellness these types of needs. Applications for this program can be obtained natural disasters; a banking melt- Advisory Board to research, ana- by contacting Asa Cunningham via phone or email at (918) 287-5525 or down; and financial bailouts for lyze, and recommend a prescription [email protected]. the subprime mortgage lenders, drug program for Congressional ap- Our mission for the Clinical/Medical Service Program is to assist our Wall Street bankers and invest- proval so that you could have help Osage people with improving their quality of health and wellness. 4 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com New Tobacco Compact for Smoke Shops From the Office of new Compact was also executed the Principal Chief in anticipation of Kansas raising On December 8, 2008, the Osage the rate of its taxes on cigarettes, Nation executed a new Tobacco Tax which would have eliminated the Compact with the State of Okla- low Kansas border rate under the homa, resolving the litigation that old Compact and would have placed arose from a number of problems all Osage Retailers at a higher rate and disputes under the old Com- under the old Compact. pact executed in 2003. According The new Compact addresses all to Osage Nation Principal Chief of the loopholes and problems that Jim Gray, the old Tobacco Tax existed under the old Compact and Compacts between the Oklahoma includes a mutual release of liabil- Courtesy Photo/Chris Barton, MDE Casinos Tribes and the State were negoti- ity for the Nation and its retailers Gaming Enterprise Chairman Tom Slammans looks on as Chief Jim Gray signs ated in large part by Tribes who arising from sales under the old papers for new property purchase for the Osage Nation. owned all their smokeshops and Compact. “I said from the start as a result created many problems back in 2003 that the told Compact for Tribes like the Osage Nation, would not work to anyone’s satis- Osage Nation Purchases 100 which licenses individually owned faction” said Chief Gray. “It is my smokeshops. The old Compact was hope that the new Compact will Acres next to Tulsa Casino full of loopholes and ambiguities allow both sides to put their griev- which ultimately led to litigation ances aside and will usher in a new From the Office of the Principal Chief between the Osage Nation and era of cooperation in the govern- On December 19, 2008, Principal Chief Jim Gray joined mem- Oklahoma over what customers ment to government relationship bers of the Gaming Enterprise Board and senior executives from Osage retailers could sell to once between the Osage Nation and the the Million Dollar Elm to finalize and celebrate the acquisition the applicable taxes were paid. State of Oklahoma.” of approximately 100 acres of land known as the Tulsa Technical Center, located next door to the North Tulsa Million Dollar Elm The new Compact results in On Wednesday, December 17, Casino. 2008, the Tulsa World reported a lower overall tax rate on ciga- “The purchase of this piece of commercial property creates tre- rettes for the majority of Osage that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol mendous potential for expanding and diversifying our economic smokeshops, with the exception stopped a semi-truck with low-tax interests and earning power in the North Tulsa area and also of a few smokeshops located near cigarettes which may have been demonstrates our commitment to this community.” “With over the Kansas border who must now bound for the Creek Nation and for 85,000 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space plus a landing strip pay a higher tribal tax to put the Sac and Fox Nation. and heli-pad, the possibilities for leasing and development are them at the same overall rate as The Osage Nation operates lim- immense” Chief Gray commented as he signed the purchase non-border retailers. The Kansas ited tobacco retail stores, and does agreement. border shops had been enjoying a not participate in wholesale or re- The Osage Nation Congress appropriated 4.9 million dollars to purchase the property in October during a Special Session. Plan- significant advantage over other sale of tobacco products outside of ning and consultation are underway to improve the property and the Osage reservation. The Osage Osage smokeshops, who were pay- determine best commercial and/or industrial usage of the prop- ing $8.58 per carton under the old Nation does issue tobacco retail erty. Compact, as compared to $1.08 per licenses to independent entrepre- carton paid by the Kansas border neurs who are individually respon- stores. According to Chief Gray, sible for operating within the law, Broken Christmas lights? Recycle them the new Compact and an accom- as spelled out in Osage law and the The Osage Nation will be collecting the used or broken Christmas Osage Tobacco Compact. Osage li- panying amendment to tribal law lights, which will be recycled, from December 15, 2008 thru January 31, is intended to make a more level censed retailers who violate Osage 2009. The lights can be dropped off at the First National Bank Building, playing field by requiring all indi- law or the Compact are subject to 100 W. Main Suite 305 in Pawhuska or at the Osage Nation Education vidually owned Osage retailers to penalties, including the revocation Center in Hominy, Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you have any pay the same overall tax rate. The of their license. questions, call Julia at (918) 287-5402 or email [email protected]. Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 5 Former Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Speaks Broadcloth Sale! —A Lesson in Tribal Sovereignty From the Office of the Principal Chief Current chairman of Chickasaw Nation Industries, and former As- sistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, Neal McCaleb was invited to ad- dress Osage Nation employees on the subject of Tribal Sovereignty. McCaleb is also former Oklahoma Department of Transportation Di- rector and member of the Oklaho- ma Indian Affairs Commission. “Indian people make a great contribution to the State and have Was $68.00 a yard been a part of the state’s advance- ment throughout history,” McCa- $ leb told employees. He addressed Now Only a Yard! the importance of education to the 60 public, about our success and the benefits Indian people make in Former Assistant Secretary of Indian Af- fairs, Neal McCaleb, addressing Osage Buy Now or Layaway the State’s advancement. He also Nation employees on the subject of Tribal pointed out local commercials by Sovereignty. before the price increase the Chickasaw Nation sends to the public the message that everyone benefits from Indian tribes success. in February! McCaleb addressed the issue and history of our relationship with the Federal Government and as far back as Colonial America they recog- Colors available: nized Indian Tribe as sovereign nations and understood the need to ne- Red, Navy Blue, White, Black, Turquoise, gotiate with them. The legitimacy of tribal governments is preserved by Maroon, Gold, Purple, Pink, Green, the acts of our forebears and the Congress of the United States; along with that the power of the Tribes in their relationship with the Federal Yellow, Orange, Sky Blue Government. He illustrated the impact that tribes have on the Oklahoma economy, an example that four years ago the tribes provided $10 Billion dollars to the state’s economy and provided 17,000 jobs and it has grown since Osage Nation then. The importance of this is that these jobs won’t leave Oklahoma. There are those in the State that don’t want to accept tribal sover- eignty; therefore we need to take that as an opportunity and make it our Gift Shop responsibility to advocate tribal sovereignty. Chief Gray asked how the 222 West Main Street • Pawhuska, OK 74056 reorganization of the Chickasaw Nation affected the people. McCaleb (918) 287-5442 (800) 810-8012 explained, up until the time of their reorganization, the tribal chair had always been appointed by the President of the United States. Once the www.osagetribe.com/store/ people formed their government structure and voted on their executive [email protected] and legislative branches, the tide began to turn and what we see now in the Chickasaw Nation is the power of that transition. Chief Gray plans to invite others to address this and other issues in the future. 6 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com

Pawhuska IHS gets new Facility Unit Director Beading on By Noni Stabler, Pawhuska IHS Facility Unit Director Broadcloth I would like to introduce myself to the Pawhuska Classes community. My name is Wehnona Stabler and I was recently selected as the new One of the oldest traditional styles of beading! Facility Unit Director. I am an enrolled member Award-winning Instructor of the Omaha Tribe of Ne- braska, but was born and Mary Bighorse raised in Wichita, Kansas. My parents were Hollis and LaVeeda Stabler both now January 17 through March 7, 2009 deceased. I have extensive experi- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ence with both Tribal and Indian Health Service fa- Osage Nation Language Center cilities starting back in Noni Stabler 1981. I have a B.S. degree 260 North 2nd Street in Social Work and a Masters degree in Public Health Administra- Fairfax, Oklahoma tion. I am very thankful to have been chosen for this position. Currently the Health Center is undergoing extensive construc- tion and renovation. Please excuse the mess as the project is near- On the first day of class, arrangements have ing completion. been made for the bead lady to come. She has The Health Center has also moved forward with the utilization of the electronic health record as mandated by the Director of In- all the supplies you will need for the class. You dian Health Service. Dr.Shea’s clinic is now being scheduled so will need to supply your own broadcloth. he can see patients and transition into this new way of documen- tation and ordering of procedures and medications. This hasn’t changed the number of routine appointments available, but it Questions? Please call (918) 287-7098 has decreased the number of acute care appointments from 70 to approximately 40 each week. At this time, acute care appoint- ments are only available on Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons and Mary Bighorse has 30 years of experience beading Friday mornings. The triage nurse is available at (918) 287-4491, on broadcloth and teaching with 35 years experi- ext.336. ence as a Ribbon Work maker and teacher. The Should you have any concerns or questions regarding your care teaching of Beading on Broadcloth and Ribbon please feel free to call me at (918) 287-4491, ext.510 or stop by Work has been handed down to her from three my office at the Health Center. I wish everyone a very safe and aunts. Bighorse is a three-time recipient of Smith- healthy New Year. sonian Awards for special award-winning collec- tions in the Smithsonian Osage Blankets displayed in Washington, D.C., New York City, NY, and Lan- Corrections and News Tips sing, Michigan. Osage News will correct factual errors in its news stories. Errors and news tips should be brought to the attention of the Osage News staff at (918) 287-5668 or email [email protected] Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 7

Casinos give back Chief Gray attends career development at OME Tulsa to area schools By Kimberly Pearson, OMDE Management Trainer By Shannon Shaw The Training and Development department for the Osage Mil- Osage News lion Dollar Elm Co., interviewed and selected five current tribal The Osage Million Dollar Elm casinos gave donations totaling $35,000 members who are OMDE employees to be a part of the first ever to seven schools in 2008. Career Development program. The program is designed to recog- “We do our best to be generous with school donations,” ON Principal nize those employees who have shown the desire and work ethic to Chief Jim Gray said. “We are creating a system where we can be fair to be trained into leaders in the OMDE Company. all of the schools throughout our reservation. We want to make educa- While obtaining their current OMDE position the employees are tion a priority in Osage Country.” expected to rotate and work in a different department within the Schools in Sand Springs, Skiatook, Osage Hills and Ponca City received company one week out of each month. The participants are also ex- $5,000 each. McCord Elementary in Ponca City will be using their money pected to take 18 hours of course work at Tulsa Community College for math and reading programs, according to a prepared release. “McCord Elementary is an important part of our community and so that they will obtain a certificate in Gaming and Hospitality. neighborhood and we are happy to partner with the school,” said Chris On Nov. 3rd the Career Development participants received a White, OME Ponca City general manager. “We have a responsibility to visit from ON Principal Chief Jim Gray. “Having Chief Gray take give back to the community.” time to speak with our Career Development participants showed Oklahoma school budgets will take a hit this year, with nearly 42 them, our Training and Development staff and the OMDE that percent of school districts in Oklahoma receiving less state money than this is a very important program,” said John Shaw, Manager of compared to last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Educa- the Training and Development department. “Our department had tion. lunch served so that everyone could visit with Chief Gray and ask Hominy and Pawhuska Schools received $2,500 and Hawthorne El- him questions.” ementary in north Tulsa received $10,000. Chief Gray spoke about the importance of the Career Develop- Pawhuska schools will be using their donation to purchase Automated ment program, how the participants are not only becoming leaders External Defibrillators, said Ben West, superintendent, Pawhuska Pub- within the OMDE but that they are now becoming leaders in our lic Schools. Osage communities. “I am constantly stressing to our Career De- “We are glad to contribute toward maintaining a safe environment velopment participants that they have to work hard and conduct for students and staff at the local school district,” said Eli Red Eagle, themselves in a positive way; they are always being watched and OME Pawhuska general manager said. “We are proud to be a part of the that they are our future leaders. Having Chief Gray reiterate this Pawhuska community.” helped our group better understand their roles,” said Shaw. Chief Gray also spoke to the group about what his philosophy was concerning the future of the OMDE and how the company’s ef- forts truly benefitted the tribe. “Chief Gray’s thoughts and feelings Tire Recycling Event A Success about not only the tribe, but his interest in the future of our casino By Julia Wright, ENR Program Assistant company were very inspiring,” said Career Development partici- The Osage Nation, partnering with the City of Pawhuska and the Pon- pant Dionne Finney. April Thornton, another Career Development ca Tribe of Oklahoma, held a Tire Recycling Event that met with great participant agreed. “I was happy to see the interest that Chief Gray success. During the week of December 1 through 5th, over 624 tires were showed in our Career Development program.” collected and taken to the Ponca Tribe. The Nation provided a flat bed trailer, which was located at 210 W. Main St. (behind the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce building). Resi- dents dropped off their car and truck tires for five days at the location. Osage Million Dollar Elm News There was no fee and no limit to the number of tires residents could drop off. The City of Pawhuska made nine trips to the Ponca Tribe drop-off OME Travel Plaza Opens in Skiatook location with their dump-truck full of tires. Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino and Travel Plaza-Skiatook has ex- The Ponca Tribe partnered with the Department of Environmental panded to provide 188 state-of-the-art electronic gaming devices in one Quality to offer residents of Kay, Noble and Osage County an opportu- location. A full bar will open within one month. Games have been re- nity to dispose of their used car and truck tire free of charge. The Ponca located to accommodate guests in one facility. Extra space behind the Tribe collected a total of 1,972 tires, with 624 coming from our efforts, convenience store will be renovated to include a full-service restaurant and all tires collected will be recycled and reused. in January 2009. 8 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com The Involvement of the ONHPO in Oil and Gas Production in Osage County

By June Carpenter, NAGPRA Assistant The Osage Nation Historic Pres- ervation Office participates in the oil and gas production process pur- suant to the National Historic Pres- ervation Act, (16 USC 470 et seq., 36 CFR Part 800), which provides for the protection of historic prop- erties with cultural or religious significance to Indian tribes. When a recipient of federal assistance, permits, or licenses conducts any ground-disturbing activity on the Osage Reservation, the potential effects on cultural resources must be assessed. Because oil and gas production on the reservation re- quires a permit from the BIA, oil and gas producers must allow for an archaeological survey to assess the impacts of their activities. The ONHPO oversees ground-disturb- ing activities on the Osage Reserva- tion to protect significant cultural properties such as burials, cem- eteries, sacred sites, archaeological sites, early historic campsites, and Courtesy Photo/Welana Fields, ONHPO Research Assistant Native American churches, among An oil well on the Osage reservation. other types of sites and resources. To begin the process, oil and gas resources are discovered at the lo- ity. When monitoring is requested, Over the past year, the ONHPO producers submit proposals for cation or within the block survey, the ONHPO responds quickly and has achieved this by increasing the leases to the BIA. Archaeological the proposal will be approved. If accommodates the work sched- turn around rate for proposed proj- surveys must then be conducted at there are significant resources at ules of the oil and gas producers. ects to less than a month and oper- the well locations or throughout a the proposed location, the ONHPO Likewise, those working on behalf ating without a backlog. Recently, broad lease area. The producer can will work with the producers to re- of the oil and gas companies have a member of the Minerals Council simply contract out for the archae- solve or minimize the adverse ef- been accommodating and willing commented on how the process is ological survey or they can work moving along much more quickly. fects to that site. In some cases this to work with the ONHPO on both with the BIA, having the BIA con- For questions or concerns please may mean rerouting a pipeline or monitoring and mitigation efforts, duct the survey themselves. If the contact Dr. Andrea Hunter, Tribal moving the location of an oil well. now having an understanding of survey has been contracted out, it Historic Preservation Officer. To minimize the potential of in- what it is the ONHPO seeks to pro- is submitted to the BIA when com- The Osage Nation Historic Pres- plete. The BIA sends the surveys to advertently drilling through an tect. ervation Office is located at 627 the State Historic Preservation Of- archaeological site, the ONHPO In addition to the protection of Grandview in Pawhuska, Oklaho- fice and to the ONHPO. Both enti- also offers to monitor the place- cultural resources, the goal of the ma, 74056. Phone (918) 287-5328, ties have one month to review and ment of wells and pipelines; this ONHPO’s involvement is to work fax (918) 287-5376, or visit us on respond to the archaeological sur- further insures that no cultural re- cooperatively with oil and gas pro- the Web at www.osagetribe.com/ vey. If no archaeological or cultural sources are impacted by the activ- ducers and to expedite the process. historicpreservation. Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 9 2009 Nurturing Parenting Program Schedule Released By Jennifer Easley, ON Child workbook for the series. Don’t fret, Helping Kids Handle Feelings, Care Certification Officer some scholarships are available so Problem Solving, anger/rules for We have received numerous calls be sure to ask one of our facilita- fair fighting, criticism and confron- asking when our 2009 Nurturing tors about criteria for qualifying. tation, bodies, sex, touch and per- Parenting program classes are go- The classes are 15 weeks long, sonal space, families/alcohol/drugs ing to begin. The answer is finally one- 2 hour class each Tuesday for and many more topics in between. here! 15 weeks. So for those of you who The scope of this curriculum is so Classes begin Tuesday, January don’t qualify for the scholarships, much broader and it touches on the 6 at 6 p.m. Classes are approved it’ll basically cost you $1 per week actual problems that families face and endorsed by Osage County and in return you’ll receive 30 today. Special District Judge John Boggs, hours of parenting training. Class- One message we’d like to send Katie Swan Osage County DHS, Osage Na- es are held at a new location at the to the community is that parents Osage Nation Head Start building tion Social Services and Osage Na- who’ve made mistakes are not the at 15th and Grandview, Pawhuska, tion Tribal Court Judge Stepson. only parents that should come. OK 74056. ONCCP Welcomes The Osage Nation Childcare pro- We’d like to invite everyone to at- There are only 20 spots avail- gram is excited to get these classes tend. It will help you improve your able, so sign up now. Also, please New Public Liaison/ back underway. The response in family relations. All we ask is that note that as a requirement of the the first two series of classes has Lead Educator new curriculum, no new students you give it a try. Call now to sign been overwhelming! Last session will be accepted after week/session up, we already have a waiting list By Jennifer Easley, ON Child found us with a waiting list of peo- two. going and the spots are disappear- Care Certification Officer ple trying to get in. It is a wonder- Some of what the Nurturing Par- ing fast! Your spot can be reserved The Osage Nation Child ful curriculum and is going to give enting Program touches on is disci- by calling (918) 287-5306 Monday Care Program would like to our parents we serve a very rare pline, morals, values, family rules, through Friday between the hours introduce our newest staff opportunity to heal and work on praise, nurturing touch, empathy, of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To view our member Katie Swan. Katie is their families. What can be more why parents spank, understand- 2009 schedule online, please visit the new Public Liaison/Lead exciting than building a long last- ing and handling stress, choices www.osagetribe.com/childcare and Educator for the ONCCP. ing healthy family? This program and consequences, recognizing click on the “parenting classes” Katie comes to us from will provide the tools to help do feelings, “I” vs. “You” statements, link. the First United Methodist that as well as help rebuild a bro- Church where she has been ken family. So many parents don’t the Children & Youth Coor- know where to turn when commu- dinator. Previously she was nication is lost between them and employed with the Pawhuska their children, they don’t know the Public School system for 15 correct and proper way to discipline Pawnee Nation Will Offer years. She is currently work- their children without hurting ing on her Certification in them physically and/or emotion- an Osage History Class Youth Ministry from OCU ally. We are truly excited about the and is very active with the opportunity to share this program Pawnee Nation College will be offering an Osage history class Fellowship of Christian Ath- with the public. It provides such a titled “1818 Treaty with the Little and Great Osage and the Unit- letes of Pawhuska. Katie is wonderful set of tools that parents ed States”. The class will be held at the Osage Culture Center the wife of Brent, mother of of today can use and their children in Pawhuska Oklahoma on March 12-13, 2009. It can be taken Shanna, age 23, Brenden, age can relate and understand the tools for one-hour college credit by Pawnee Nation College and North- 20, Briar, age 16 and Kaytlyn, we give the parents. It works! ern Oklahoma College or for non-credit. The class will consist of age 12. She also has 2 wonder- Attendance, dinner and child- the treaty articles, along with the social/political historic events ful grandchildren. care is still free of charge. (Child- which led to the treaty, during the early eighteen century. The Katie will be responsible for care spots have to be reserved 24 class starts at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours in advance). There is a new Friday. For further information and enrollment application, con- See Katie Swan development this time which is tact Staci at 918-762-3343. Class size is limited to 30 students. —Continued on Page 13 each parent has to purchase a $15 10 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com Chief Gray: ON Continuing Progress in 2009 —Continued from Page 2 ings in reserve. This is important, ity of service. We thank our teams form of direct assistance in tough jects of our ancestors, or provides because while the Osage Congress in the areas of health care, individ- times. our children and grandchildren has appropriated roughly $26 mil- ual and community services and the opportunity to learn and speak lion, tax revenues have increased education. Cultural Preservation Osage before they attend kinder- significantly and the Osage Million In 2008 our scholarships have 6. Vann Bighorse takes the helm garten it becomes apparent how Dollar Elm Casino is on track to increased in scope and scale, mean- at the Osage Cultural Center; essential the work is. That Osage produce a record year of earnings ing more Osage students are being Osage Heritage Trail Scenic pride and emotional connection we (or potential revenue) for the Na- assisted with greater financial aid Byway Opening have is something to cherish and tion, or over $40 million annually. than ever before. 7. Osage Tribal Historic Pres- While the casino is out-earning support. To those who have taken To take care of those with illness- ervation Office develops its projections, most of our small- the less glamorous, but heartfelt er enterprises are all now run- es, we have expanded our Health Cultural Advisory Group path of learning about our people’s ning in the black. It has taken a Clinic to provide better services to and protects sacred sites and history, culture, and language and couple years to turn them around, Osages and all other Indians liv- Osage burials then promoting and preserving but Osage Data, the Palace of the ing in the Pawhuska vicinity and 8. Osage Language Program our cultural ways by teaching and Osage, and Osage Home Health sharing your knowledge, we say are all earning enough to be self- “thank you.” sustaining. We have also established our Strengthening long-awaited diversification effort, “Yes, we have made great strides or the Osage incorporated holding Good Government company, called Osage, LLC. The 9. Osage Nation News Board Board of Directors of Osage, LLC is in a short amount of time… appointed operating and has begun the search 10. Osage Business Owners for the new Chief Executive Officer Conference, Osage Land- who will then drive the company but we still have many owners Conference, Oil and to diversify our economic endeav- Gas Summit reach out to ors and maximize the strength and rivers to cross” stakeholders; and Crisis As- stability of our revenue streams. sistance/Disaster Response We are continuing to build a team Effort—results in developing of experienced and visionary lead- a professional capability ers, competent managers, and ded- icated employees. To them we say throughout the Reservation area. completed instituting a full Without a strong government, “thank you,” because without them Additionally, to help prevent ill- year curriculum in area high our path to self-determination and nesses and disease in our people, schools, initiated alternative which understands its responsibil- a sustainable future, as history our campus and government build- certification process for Na- ities to the Osage and greater com- has shown us time and time again, ings are now smoke-free, and our tive language teachers with munity, our achievements will have would be next to impossible. wellness facility in Pawhuska has the State of Oklahoma, and been for naught. The Osage Nation been joined by wellness facilities in the language curriculum was is bigger than just its government, Fairfax and Hominy expanded in Osage Headstart however, it is the government of Direct Services— Since the advent of gaming, em- Health and Education Centers the Osage Nation that establishes ployment opportunities with the and maintains our systems of gov- 4. Increased Osage Scholarships Osage Nation have never been more Our efforts to preserve our histo- ernance as well as structures and available for more students diverse or more plentiful. And the protects our economic efforts and 5. Osage Health Clinic Expan- majority of those jobs come with ry and revitalize our culture have unique cultural interests. sion; Campus Goes Smoke- full benefits such as health care also seen significant increases in Free and Receives Award; insurance and retirement savings. activity and competence. While all As the ice storms and other di- Osage Child Support services It is known that every patient who of our accomplishments are signifi- sasters have shown us, strong, receives Recognition enters the rural healthcare system cant and noteworthy, accomplish- responsive, and competent gov- with insurance makes that system ments made in this area of work ernments are often the only en- Direct services to the most needy more viable for everyone else. The are particularly special. When of our Osage people, has seen an Osage Nation believes good paying the work going on “in the field” See Chief Gray —Continued on Page 11 up-tick in activity as well as qual- jobs with good benefits are the best includes protecting graves and ob- Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 11

Chief Gray —Continued from Page 10 tities capable of responding resources to bear on maintain- effectively in emergencies. The ing and repairing roads and Osage Nation government is bridges. accepting its duty to become Our struggles to come to grips an ever-more responsible and with a serious understanding competent government and, for and common vision of a govern- the first time, has developed a ment that respects the rule of formal emergency and disaster law, and lives by it, while re- response team. We recently maining uniquely Osage will participated in a joint response continue to call upon new skills training exercise with the City and special talents of all Osage and County of Tulsa as well as people. Yes, we have made the Cherokee and Creek Na- great strides in a short amount tions. This was nationally a of time, as our awards received first of its kind federal training this past year from Harvard that involved state, tribal, and University’s Honoring Nations local governments jointly. The Program and the Governor of knowledge gained combined Oklahoma attest to, but we still with the chance to network with have many rivers to cross. other government officials and In 2009 you can look forward explore ways to provide mutual to continuing progress on all aid to our collective citizenry in of these fronts, but we are also the event of a disaster was well working on developing cross- worth the time spent. cutting efforts to strengthen Another new hallmark of partnerships and resources in the Osage Nation government our community in other areas. is inclusion and outreach. We One such exciting project is our have been hard at work in- Osage Native Foods Garden, cluding the Osage people and which will engage both Osage Osage Nation employees in cre- elders and youth in learning ating the new vision and man- gardening, culture, language, aging the change required to and cooking skills. We are also achieve it. We have been active organizing an Osage Prairie in reaching out to those outside Corps for Osage youth to work of the Osage Nation, but who with landowners to help eradi- nonetheless remain our neigh- cate noxious species, and lower bors on the Osage reservation rancher reliance on aerial appli- and in the State of Oklahoma. cation of herbicides. The Osage We have held two important youth will learn team-building, conferences/symposia to build leadership, safety, ecology, bridges in the areas of envi- cultural resources, and Osage ronmental protection and con- language skills, while staying servation, as well as economic active and gainfully employed development. In addition, we during the summer. These are have held meetings with local just two of the exciting projects officials to discuss infrastruc- we have planned for 2009. ture improvements in drinking We hope you join us in our water supplies, and continue celebration of 2008, and we look to work hand in hand with the forward to working with every- County and bring additional one to make 2009 even better! 12 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com How to Quit Using Commercial Tobacco

By Gail Boe, CX Coordinator call the help line and/or take the evidence-based tobacco prevention For more information on com- Quitting tobacco can be the class with you. programs. bating the deadly effects of Com- greatest! Life-improvement habit mercial Tobacco Use, contact the you can change! According to the Counter Marketing Be a Role Model Osage Nation Tobacco Prevention American Cancer Society, within Surround yourself with positive They’re watching you. Children Program at 918-287-5367. We offer 20 minutes of smoking that last smoke-free/tobacco-tree messages. who see their parents use tobacco a variety of workshops on health cigarette, the body begins a series Only visit restaurants and busi- are more likely to use it. related issues, Cessation classes, of changes that continue for years. ness that are smoke-tree. Talk to your children about the Quit Kits, Youth Leadership op- A timeline of the health benefits of Spend time with family and importance of NOT using tobacco. portunities, as well as advocacy quitting is shown above. Some peo- friends who do not use tobacco or They listen to you. workshops. ple find it helpful to join a support smoke. group and some use nicotine re- Throw away all tobacco-related placement options, but the greatest products (ashtrays, lighters, spit factor in quitting and successfully cups). making the decision to stop. If you Increase counter-marketing ef- or someone you know uses tobacco, forts in your community to offset try these recommendations to “be the tobacco industry’s efforts. tobacco-free”. Tobacco-Free Websites Call the Help Line Request your employer join and Get support. Call the Oklahoma promote all Breathe Easy efforts. Tobacco Helpline at (800) QUIT- Encourage your workplace to go NOW (784-8669). 100 percent tobacco-tree (indoors The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline and outdoors on all company prop- is designed to assist Oklahomans erty) for the health of the employ- who have a desire to quit. ees. Get your own Quit Coach to help Promote the use of an on-site you quit. Collect the information you need tobacco cessation program at your to be successful as you quit. workplace. The help line’s hours of opera- Request your employer provide tion are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven a group health insurance plan that days a week, and staff will return includes three cessation aids. George E. Tinker III, Tink, Nicholas Scholz and Chris Tinker, Reb Baker. In front any messages left after hours. are Lena Tinker, and Zechariah Baker. Services are available in Spanish Breathe Easy by calling (800) 793-1552. Encourage all businesses in your For local help on quitting smok- community to go smoke-tree, www. Tinker Receives Clifford Baldwin Fellowship ing, call the Osage Nation Tobacco breatheeasyok.com Rev. Dr. George “Tink” Tinker, an enrolled member of the Osage Prevention Hotline (918) 287-5422. Thank the businesses that post Nation, will be endowed with the Clifford Baldwin Fellowship at All classes are taught by a Certi- the Breathe Easy signage on their Iliff School of Theology in Denver on January 7, 2009. Tink Tin- fied Cessation Specialist. front door ker, a Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Tradi- tions, has written many books and published dozens of articles. Tobacco Cessation Make a Request He has served on the Leadership Council of the American Indian Call the Osage Nation Tobacco Ask local businesses to comply Movement of Colorado and is active in the Transform Columbus Prevention Cessation Specialist to with smoke-free laws in Oklahoma. Day Coalition. He is a member of: EATWOT (The Ecumenical As- sociation of Third World Theologians), an association with firm join the closest tobacco cessation Ask guests and family mem- commitments to liberative theology and praxis; and the Society for class. bers to not smoke or tobacco the Study of Native American Religious Traditions. Ask a friend or family member when they visit your home. who wants to quit tobacco to also Ask your child’s school to utilize Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 13

Birthday Celebration On January 3, 2009, Irene “Eco” Hamilton La- Births Zelle celebrated her birthday by dinner with her family. Irene is a proud member of the Osage Na- Reagans welcome tion and elder of the Hominy community. She is a true Hominy Butck, lifetime resident of Hominy new baby boy! and belongs to the Deer Clan. Irene is member of Jeremiah John Reagan was born the Native American Church – Osage Chapter and Oct. 10, 2008 in Pittsburg, Kans., attends St. Joseph Catholic Church of Hominy. She to Jamie “En-E-Op-E” Hessert- is the youngest child of Ira Hamilton & Elizabeth Reagan and Jacob Reagan. He was (Pratt) Dobbins. Irene is the mother of 2 daughters, born at 8:10 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces. Eco to eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Happy Birthday Jeremiah’s maternal grandpar- Eco! ents are Charles (Wah-Tsa-Moie) and Ruth Ann Hessert of Sedan, Kans.; paternal grandparents are the late William Reagan and Betty Reagan of Winfield, Kans.; great maternal grandparents are the late Edward C. Hessert and the late Wanda Hessert. Great-great Jeremiah John Reagan maternal grandparents are the late Edward C. Hessert Sr. and the late Della Michelle Hessert.

Boulangers welcome new baby boy! Cruz Isaac Boulanger was born Friday, October 3, 2008 in Niceville, Florida to Micah and Brie Bou- langer. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 22.5 inches in length. He joins a sister, Isabel- la Rose, five years old. Paternal Great-Great Grand- pa was Joseph Boulanger, Great Grandpa was Isaac Walter Bou- langer, and Grandpa Ron Bou- langer. Cruz Isaac Boulanger

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facilitating the Nurturing Parenting program classes as well as the other educational aspects of the program. In addition to her Lead Educator duties, she will be our program’s public liaison which will require her to publish our program’s monthly newsletter and keep our website updated as well as ensure that our press releases are done. Katie is excited and ready to get underway and has already become a valued member of the ONCCP family. To reach Katie, please call (918) 287-5379, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 14 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com Assistant Chief: Working together —Continued from Page 3 future goals of the Osage Nation, the information needed to design, Oklahoma has attempted to get the American Indian Studies, and such as self-governance and deliv- develop, and implement the right suit dismissed. upon graduation, Sherri launched ering the health benefits we desire healthcare program. For example, After Congressional delibera- her own CA Indian Environmen- for you. The federal government Osages are genetically prone to di- tion, a compromise was reached tal Alliance where she served as will continue to financially support abetes, and from your feedback we and an amendment was added to Executive Director. Her concern the health programs along with will learn where to focus on new ONCA 09-02. About half of the was about the toxins left over from the Osage Nation, but the key to and helpful diabetic programs. My $1M, $498,000, was appropriated the gold rush, and she is the au- stepping in and replacing IHS is desire is to deliver the health cover- for litigation and the remaining thor and presenter of the Human that we will be able to manage the age program that fits your needs. $502,000 will be held in reserve. Rights Interventions at the United Osage Health Clinic on our own. For the reserved funds to be re- Nations. Liberty Metcalf, Deans Managing our own health clinic leased, Congress must pass a reso- Honor Roll and a recipient of sev- gives us unlimited opportunities to Thoughts on the 16th Special lution, and if needed, the reserved eral scholarships, graduated from create our own health programs, Session of the Osage Congress funds would be made available for the University of Oklahoma with focus on business capabilities, and The last and 16th Special Ses- other appropriations. I believe the a BA in Political Science History. provide advanced and timely ser- sion of the 1st Osage Congress was compromise was a positive step be- Matthew Littleton has been accept- vice. It opens the door to greater called by Chief Gray. At question cause the suit still needs to be tried ed to Parker Chiropractic College health opportunities for Osages were two items. The first issue on its merit, the requested funds in Dallas. Leslie (Les) Dean Rid- living across the United States, discussed the renegotiation of the were an estimated amount, and ing In, doctoral student in Higher and this means Osages living both State tobacco compact and the sec- the compromise allows for greater Education Administration at the inside and outside the reserva- ond issue discussed appropriating accountability. University of North Texas, was tion. This opportunity enables us $1M for a lawsuit. one of 10 students internationally to launch the Pawhuska Indian To take action on the first issue, selected for the 2008-2010 Class Health Clinic as the base for fu- that is, to renegotiate the State Hats Off of Emerging Leaders for the asso- ture Osage healthcare operations. tobacco compact so that we can I close this message with a “Hats ciation of the National Academic We are working hard to shape your sell tobacco at our smoke shops, Off” to several outstanding young Advising Association (NACADA). healthcare program. Congress had to draft resolution Osages who have worked hard Katie Miller, Honors Society, grad- ONCR 09-01 to waive its sovereign earning their high school, univer- sity, and advanced degrees; made uated from the University of Notre immunity. This action is demand- Expect Visits to Texas, fantastic contributions to society; Dame with a BA in Sociology and ed by the Constitution, Article XIX New Mexico, California, and brought home awards in the is currently attending the Saint – Sovereign Immunity: the Osage sports arena. Louis University School of Law. and Oklahoma Nation shall be immune from suit We want to learn what Osages Hats Off to high school gradu- Jean Marie Dennison received her or process in any forum except to across the United States desire to ates: Eagle Scout and senior class Ph.D. in Anthropology from the the extent that Congress waives its help them with their healthcare valedictorian John Wesley Robin- University of Florida and is cur- sovereign immunity. needs. The Osage Nation Executive son, a graduate of Laguna Beach rently working in a postdoctoral The second and last issue was Branch and the Health and Well- High School in California. John, position at the University of North bill ONCA 09-02, which provides ness Advisory Board are planning a recipient for seven scholarship Carolina in Chapel Hill where she to host focus groups on healthcare an appropriation of $1M to the awards, is now pursuing a degree in will perform further research and needs with Osages living in Okla- Executive Branch to pay litigation biochemistry at Harvey Mudd Col- publish her book on Osage sover- homa, Texas, New Mexico, and expenses for the Osage Nation vs. lege in Claremont, CA. The 2007- eignty. Jamie Lynn Reagan, 4.0 California. We will notify you as the Oklahoma Tax Commission. 08 Osage Tribal Princess Maggie GPA, graduated from Pittsburg to the dates, times, and locations Chief Gray had asked for $1M, Gray, a graduate of Bartlesville State University with a Masters in when we have them. The purpose an amount equaling the funds set High School, was a recipient of Science in Reading. of the focus groups is to listen to aside by the State of Oklahoma for the Georgianne Robinson Scholar- Hats Off to Outstanding Contrib- your needs and build upon your Osage lawsuits. ship award for university study. utors to Society: Susan Shannon feedback regarding a healthcare This lawsuit, which was filed in John Paul Long, a 4.0 graduate of hosted her first radio show titled delivery program. 2001, is two-fold: to exempt from Pawhuska High School, will be at- “Indian Times” to over one mil- In the near future, it is in our state income taxes Osages who tending OSU studying pre-med. lion listeners throughout central plans to contact you in some way, work for the Osage Nation and live Hats Off to university graduates Oklahoma. After a four-year delay, and this might be through a survey within the boundaries of the Osage and those seeking advanced de- operatic baritone Justin Ryan ap- we mail or a questionnaire insert- Reservation, and to have the state grees: Sherri Lynn Norris gradu- peared in the title role of Chelsea ed in the Osage News, for example. of Oklahoma acknowledge the ated from the University of San Your feedback is extremely impor- Osage Reservation judicially by Francisco with a BA in Interna- See Assistant Chief tant and will enable us to collect the court. Since filing, the state of tional Relations and a minor in —Continued on Page 15 Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 15 ONCCP Client Recertification Time By Jennifer Easley, ON Certification Officer Recertification for The Osage Nation Childcare Program clients were mailed via certified mail December 22, 2008 and are due back to our of- fice no later than Friday, January 23, 2009. Certified Mail means you will have to physically sign for this letter at the post office. This recerti- fication will be for child care assistance during the months of February- May 2009. We will process and mail the decision letter and timesheets promptly, so there will be no lapse in assistance. Also, remember we do not back date timesheets. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to have your paperwork turned in on time. If there are any questions, give us a call at (918) 287-5306 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and speak with our Certification Officer, Jennifer Eas- ley.

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Opera Company’s production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni in New York City. Thanks to his father and the donation of one of his kidneys, Justin successfully returned to opera. He has performed solo at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and has been recognized by the Financial Times and Metropolitan Opera Monthly. Travis C. Clark, honored the 2008 Outstanding Graduate in Emergen- cy Medical Services Program, received an Associate Degree from Rogers State University. Hats Off to Outstanding Athletes: Amber Murray was selected as team MVP on Collin County Community College Women’s Bas- ketball Team in Plano, TX. Amber will be attending Western State College of Colorado majoring in Business Administration. Her sis- ter Taylor, a member of the National Honors Society, graduated from high school making all-state, all-region, all-academic, and all-texomaland first team selection her senior year. Taylor was selected as the team MVP and voted district MVP by coaches. Cur- rently she is attending Collin County Community College. Jona- than Allen, MVP basketball honoree, received several awards at the New Lima high school sports banquet including a jacket for the 2008 OBCA All Star player. The Oklahoma Tipoff magazine named Jonathan Allen as one of the top five basketball players in the state. Congress presented Derek Shaw with a Congressio- nal Citation for his outstanding performance on the University of Oklahoma football team while maintaining a football scholar- ship. Sonny Eppinette plays on the varsity basketball team at Salish-Kootenai College in San Pablo, MT., while maintaining a 3.4 GPA. In closing, I thank the Osage People for your cooperation throughout the year 2008. The Osages are a strong, beautiful, and intelligent People. Choices require tough decisions, and we must work together to build our Nation. I am committed to helping you transform tough decisions into successful decisions. Please feel free to contact me anytime. 16 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com

Osage News Chiefs Series: Part Ten of Thirteen Principal Chief Sylvester Tinker, 1970-1982 By Shannon Shaw made a videotape of him, asking Osage News him questions about his life and When entering the late Sylves- his Osage traditions. In the video ter “Ves” Tinker’s home, one is Tinker is sitting in a chair at the transported back in time by the family home in Pawhuska, draped countless historic photos of Osage in a Pendleton blanket with more Indians and their customs. There than 40 fans, gourds, Peyote drum are priceless old blankets that be- sticks and Peyote fans laid out in longed to famed Osages and other front of him on a table. artworks and memorabilia any col- He talked about the Osage cre- lector would die for. ation stories, the significance of But the Tinker family doesn’t Osage clans, the Peyote Religion, keep these items as a way to make the Osage’s move from Kansas, money or because they want to Osage oil and its perils and his life boast; they keep them to remember when he was a young boy. their beloved patriarch. Sylvester Tinker was born in “He was a very dear friend,” said Ponca City, Indian Territory, on Sam McClain, his son-in-law who Feb. 22, 1903. He was the son of is now 81-years-old and lives in Frank Tinker and the grandson of the Tinker family home. He knew William Tinker. Sylvester for 55 years, the amount His father Frank had been born of time he was married to Tinker’s in April of 1862 on the plains of the daughter, May Rose, at the time of Neosho River in Kansas, a year af- his death. ter the Civil War began. Influenced He tells stories about “Ves” like by Jesuit Priests who had descend- they happened yesterday. Laugh- ed on the Osages to educate them, ing and smiling as he tells of how Frank Tinker received his educa- Tinker knew and did business with tion. Squatters eventually came the famed cowboy Ben Johnson; and forced William Tinker and his how they went to the Republican Photos Courtesy / Tinker Family family to leave and they moved National Convention one year and to St. Paul, Kans. When forced to Tinker stood up and gave a speech Sylvester Tinker, Osage Nation Principal Chief, holding his eagle wing fan used to bless Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 1975. move again, William and his fam- about the unfair treatment of Na- ily walked to Indian Territory from tive Americans and how everyone alfalfa and baled hay for families in with Pope John Paul II at the Vati- St. Paul, Kans. Frank was only in the room didn’t say a word; how Pawhuska in the summertime. He can, blessed him off with his eagle 10-years-old. funny Tinker was and how beloved was a member of the Native Amer- wing fan and gave him an Osage They lived in St. Paul for a couple he was by the many people who ican Church, attending the Look- Peace medal. Sylvester’s great of years before moving to Indian had the pleasure of knowing him, out Family meetings in Pawhuska grandson still carries the fan while Territory with the rest of the tribe. “He was a good man.” after being taken in by Chief Fred he dances in the In-Lon-Schka. The Tinker’s settled down near the Lookout. He was also a prominent He was a brother, a son, a hus- Kansas line, just inside the borders Many Distinguishments member of the Catholic Church; he band, a father, a grandfather, a of what was to be the Osage Reser- Tinker lived many lives and it was the first American Indian to great grandfather and was also a vation. seems that he was capable of do- be knighted into the Order of Saint member of the Osage Council in “The Osages are the only tribe in ing anything he set his mind to. John of Jerusalem, also called 1966 and the Osage chief for 16 Oklahoma with a reservation,” Syl- He was a carpenter, he built his the Knights Hospitaller and the years. vester Tinker said in the 1988 vid- first home in Skiatook at the age Knights of Malta in Mexico City. eo. “We paid cash for it and had it of 18 and built a servants house to The Roman Catholic order was Video Tape declared so by the [United States] go with it; he was a rancher and a founded in the early 1000’s in Je- On the day of Tinker’s 85th birth- Congress and made it the only res- farmer who grew corn, wheat, soy, rusalem. He even had an audience day, Feb. 22, 1988, his grandson ervation in the state…we own all Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 17 the minerals under the Frank and Louise mar- sent off to military school in 1917 million and a half acres.” ried and had six children at the age of 14. Little did he know that altogether. Louise’s two Sylvester attended Kemper Mili- the Osage Reservation sta- oldest sons Buster and tary School until 1921. Kemper tus would still be disputed Colby Dennison, and then was a private military academy more than 20 years later. she had Tom, Mary, Eliza located in Boonville, Mo. Kemper and Sylvester with Frank. has been closed since 2002. After The youngest of six Sylvester Tinker said Kemper, Sylvester did not attend Sylvester’s father Frank that during the time of his college but instead chose to move to Skiatook. became a U.S. Marshall youth he was raised mostly He met Alice Brown who was with the main duty of around the Shawnees and guarding against squatters of Cherokee descent and a master the Creeks and there were on Indian land. He also beadworker. They had one child, a farms everywhere and served as Osage Sheriff girl named Mary Rose. people had enough money several times and consta- He and Alice would move back to ble one term, according to to send their kids to the Pawhuska in the early 1930’s. Osage historian, Annette country schools. Ranching Always having been handsome, Moncravie Gore. Frank was not very profitable in Tinker began to abuse alcohol and lived on a ranch outside those days. lost his way in life. Much is not of Ponca City and it was “Indians didn’t have a known about that time except for while traveling through choice; they told them you the fact that Tinker himself said Indian Territory on horse- either had to be a cowboy that he needed help during that back he met and married or an Indian,” he said. period. That is when he met Chief Sylvester’s mother Louise The Tinkers would move Fred Lookout and Lookout invit- Revard. He found her on to Pawhuska for a couple ed him to his Peyote church for a the plains with two chil- meeting. Photos Courtesy / Tinker Family of years and then move to dren, having been aban- Skiatook to settle. During See hiefs eries Chief Sylvester Tinker and his wife, Alice. C S doned by her husband. that time, Sylvester was —Continued on Page 18 18 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com Chiefs Series: Sylvester Tinker Chiefs Series Osage Politics on the commission under Okla- —Continued from Page 17 homa Governor Dewey Bartlett. Interested in en- He helped establish the Pawnee tering tribal politics Health Benefit package that is still since the age of 21, used by many Osages who still live “Born Again” Tinker ran for, and on the Osage reservation and he In the 1988 videotape, Tinker is won, a seat on the helped rewrite the Osage constitu- very honest about how he needed Osage Tribal Coun- tion while he was in office. help with his life. One incentive cil in 1966 under the “In my own opinion I think we may have been that his partner leadership of Chief should go back to the constitution Alice wouldn’t marry him until he Paul Pitts. He then because every aspect of the United stopped his habit. ran for and won the States has one,” he said in the vid- “I practiced [the Peyote religion] office of Principal eo. “In my opinion the tribal council for over 30 years; when I was young Chief in 1970. Al- has gotten so corrupt . . . everything I used to drink a lot and was try- ways outspoken and they establish is wrong. I think we ing to find a way to cure myself,” at times a little face- have to reestablish the constitution he said. “I went into a meeting 58 tious, he campaigned so that the tribal council will have years ago and found myself . . . across Indian Coun- to answer to the people.” might say I was born again.” try on the importance He was always concerned with The Lookout family adopted him of sovereignty and the fact that all Osages couldn’t and took him as a son and brother. reservation rights. vote and he tried many times un- Tinker was named Wah-Sho-Shah While in office he successfully to get that changed. in the eagle clan and in the video saw nine bills pass “The biggest problem facing the when Sylvester’s speaking about through the U.S. council is we’ve got 8 to 11,000 his relationship with the Lookout Senate pertaining to people that have never voted,” he family, anyone can see that their the tribe; including said. “I think we have a bill in now friendship meant a great deal to one for minerals and that’s pretty good.” The right to perpetuity. It also him. Photo Courtesy / Tinker Family vote wouldn’t come to all Osages It was through Peyote and his established that in- Sylvester Tinker, on left, with a fellow student at Kemper until 2006. friendship with the Lookout fam- dividual headrights Military School. Like many in Indian Country to- ily that he began to become more could not leave the day, he did not like the Bureau of involved in an Osage way of life, tribe anymore. into the hands of bankers, lawyers, Indian Affairs. as well as Osage politics. Sylvester In the video, he calculated that doctors and thieves. “The Bureau of Indian Affairs Tinker was 15/32 Osage and 2/32 there were around 300 headrights He helped create the Oklahoma is the greatest problem facing Kaw. He and Alice married and that were in non-Osage hands. He Indian Affairs Commission and the Osage,” he said. “We ought to were married for 58 years. believed those headrights went was the first Indian picked to serve eliminate all of that and contract someone really good to run our businesses as an up to date busi- ness.” He talked about speaking with a friend in the oil business on the 1988 videotape and asking him if it was possible even to cheat with gauges on the oil wells and his friend said, “Absolutely.” He called someone from the BIA and the Osage at the time had, “14,000 oil wells and only eight people look after them…eight people can’t look after 14,000 oil wells efficiently… they just can’t do it.”

Photo Courtesy / Tinker Family Kansas Historical Society From left to right, Charles Banks, Sylvester Tinker, Bill Jeffers, Alvin Banks, Evert Ellis, next two are unknown, George Bynum, Floyd Sylvester Tinker died Dec. 5, Bynum. 1991, at the age of 88. He was pre- Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 19 Chiefs Series: Sylvester Tinker Chiefs Series: Osage Timeline 1970 part of the discussion in the enact- Sylvester J. Tinker elected Princi- ment of the Act of October 21, 1978, pal Chief; Ed Red Eagle, Sr. elected which the Acting Secretary states: Assistant Principal Chief “As of April 22, 1977, Osage Tribe consists of 9,205 persons of Osage 1971 blood carried on the Agency cen- July 25 – David L. Baldwin ap- sus records. Of those, an estimated pointed BIA Superintendent through 7,022 have no headright in the Osage 1981; first Osage to hold post at the mineral estate, and under Depart- Osage Agency. ment Regulations (25 CFR § 73.2 1), March 2 – The Housing Author- have no vote in tribal elections and ity of the Osage Tribe of Indians in no right to hold an elective office of Oklahoma was created by the Tribal the Osage Tribal Council.” Council. The purpose of this Author- Sylvester J. Tinker re-elected ity was to provide safe, decent and Principal Chief for 3rd term; Ed Red sanitary homes for the Indian people Eagle, Sr. resumes Asst. Principal living in the Osage Nation. This pro- Principal Chief Sylvester Tinker Chief title for 2nd time. gram was designed to give the poten- Camille Pangburn becomes first tial homeowner a chance to work out cipal Chief; Lawrence T. Bighorse woman to be elected to Osage Trib- his down payment. Most one-story elected Assistant Principal Chief al Council, and holds that position homes cost $12,000 and Osage tribal Photo Courtesy / Tinker Family through each election, until her members and their families could 1975 passing in 2003. Sylvester Tinker as a young boy. work 500 hours for the down pay- Peace Medal with Prin. Chief Syl- October 21 – Extension of the ment. vester Tinker’s likeness on front and trust period; limits on inheritance ceded in death by his wife Alice A federal commission recommend- the ten previous chiefs (including of headrights (P.L. 95-49-496 – 92 and survived by his daughter and ed changes in the council to improve James Bigheart) on the back, weigh- Stat., 1660) Section 3(b) grandchildren and great grand- representation of all Osages. No ing 7.5 troy oz., was issued. Limited children. substantial changes were made in edition of 400 in the leather-covered presentation case and the Fran- 1979 He had made a large donation the council. Logan vs. Andrus; Federal suit af- cis LaFlesche book (signed by Prin. to the Kansas Historical Society firms status of the Section 9 Osage Chief Tinker and numbered exactly in 1987 that included several com- 1972 Tribal Council as general governing like the Peace Medal), THE OSAGE plete sets of Osage clothes, cer- March 14 – Resolution adopted by body the Oklahoma Senate and adopted LANGUAGE, priced at $325. emonial clothing, games, musical by the Oklahoma House of Represen- instruments, cradleboards and tatives noting the observation of the 1980 1977 Maria Tallchief and her sister, photographs. The Tinker collection centennial anniversary of the estab- New Osage Tribal Council office Marjorie, found the Chicago City is considered one of largest assem- lishment of the Osage Indian Nation dedicated; Plaque is located on south Ballet blages of 20th century Osage dance in Oklahoma; Expressing the Legis- wing entrance with the names of the Less than 150 active Osage Peyo- attire in public ownership, accord- lature’s pride in the heritage and ac- members of the 24th Osage Tribal tists (Native American Church) ex- ing to the historical society’s Web complishments of the Osage Indians Council ist site. and the Peoples of Osage County; May 19 – Councilman Wheeler The continuing oil boom contribut- Recommending Participation in the Eagle Brock passes; Principal Chief He never felt that the state of ed to increases in Osage allotments Oklahoma was very fair to the Centennial Observation; and Direct- Tinker states no one will replace his chair during remainder of the 24th U. S. Census 1980 shows 6,884 Osage and felt that since the ing Distribution. September 30 – Centennial Cel- OTC term; Mr. Brock is, reportedly, Osages Osage had come from Kansas that ebration in Pawhuska commemo- only elected official not replaced dur- a museum in Kansas should have rating the 100th anniversary of the ing remainder of their OTC term. 1981 the artifacts. And in his charac- Osage Tribe’s removal from Kansas August 9 – Jack Shoemate ap- teristic style, when asked why he to the Osage Reservation, Indian 1978 pointed Osage Agency Superinten- didn’t give the collection to the Territory. April 19 – Acting Secretary of the dent neighboring Woolaroc Museum, he Interior, James A. Joseph, submits quipped, because they’re “a bunch 1974 letter to Chairman of the Committee Osage Timeline courtesy Osage Trib- of thieves.” Sylvester J. Tinker re-elected Prin- on Interior and Insular Affairs as al Museum. 20 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com Obituaries Mildred Brown terment was in the Pawhuska City had spent her youth and her early a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 Lifelong area resident Mil- Cemetery. adulthood in Osage County with at the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home dred Pearson Brown passed away McCartney’s Johnson Funeral her Harvey cousins as her best with Everett Waller, officiating. In- Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Home was in charge of arrange- friends. She still spoke of them terment followed in the Osage Gar- her home in Pawhuska. She was 99 ments. when she was ill and wanted to dens Cemetery under the direction years old. talk about her younger life. of the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home. Mildred was born April 15, 1909, Mary SueAnn Hanson Mary was known for her rich William Frederick Hight, age the daughter of O.T. and Mary C. Funeral services for Mary sense of humor, and her love of life 64, of Skiatook, died at 3:08 a.m. (Trumbly) Pearson, original Osage SueAnn (Harvey) Hanson, age 80, on a day-to-day level. She always Thursday, December 18, 2008 at allottees. She had five brothers were held Wednesday, December said to not carry baggage into the the St. John Medical Center in and sisters and was the last of the 31, 2008, in the Hart Funeral Home next day. Tulsa. Person siblings. Mildred was born Chapel. Bishop Q.L. Bell presided Mary SueAnn Hanson passed William Frederick Hight was and raised north of Pawhuska with interment at the Towie Cem- away on Sunday, December 28, born October 24, 1944 in Homi- in an area that became know as etery. Services were entrusted to 2008 in Claremore, OK. She was 80 ny, Oklahoma to Bill and Vivian Pearsonia, Oklahoma, a little oil the care of Hart Funeral Home of years old at the time of her passing (Hamilton) Hight. He grew up and boomtown. She was educated at Tahlequah. and was preceded in death by her received his education in Hominy, the St. Theresa Academy, a board- Mary SueAnn (Harvey) Han- parents, her husband, Henry Han- graduating in 1962. He attended ing school in Kansas City. On June son was born in Hominy, OK on son, and by her oldest daughter, OU where he took a business course 15, 1935, she married Norris N. October 5, 1928, the daughter of Linda Lower. for one year. He married Judy Nell Brown in Pawhuska. He preceded Luther Daniel Harvey, Jr. and Su- Mary is survived by her daugh- Barnes on June 12, 1963 in Homi- her in death October 1, 1993. Mil- sie (Towie) Harvey. Mary had two ter, Celeste Thornton Tillery and ny, Oklahoma and they made their dred was active in her Church, the daughters, Linda and Celeste. She husband Terry Tillery of Clare- home in Dallas, Texas, Tulsa and Altar Society and the Klash-Kah- had been married to Henry Sarge more, OK; by two grandchildren, in Skiatook since 1976. William She Club. She was also active in Hanson for twelve years when she Michael Tillery of Vinita, OK and was employed with Energy Alloys the Senior Citizen, where she had was widowed. Jason Tillery of Tulsa, OK; as well in 1969 where he was currently the served on their board at one time. Mary was a proud member of as many other family members, operations manager. William loved Likewise, she was well known in both the Osage and Cherokee Na- friends, and loved ones. to play fast pitch softball, basket- several bridge clubs and rug clubs tions. She was a skilled artisan ball going out and coaching his kids around town. who enjoyed working in ceram- William Frederick Hight Sr. Mildred loved being with her ics, needlework and beadwork, as Funeral services for William See Obituaries family. She was very involved with well as other arts and crafts. She Frederick Hight were held at 9 —Continued on Page 21 the Osage culture by doing finger weaving and making Indian clothes for her family. She always looked forward to attending the annual Indian dances with her family. Surviving are: her son: Norris N. “Tony” Brown and wife, Wilma; her daughter: Toby T. Bighorse and husband, Kenneth H. Bighorse, Sr.; Four grandsons: Kenneth H. Bighorse, Jr.; Scott N. Bighorse; Vann Bighorse and wife, Mary; and Pete A. Bighorse; Eight great Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy grandchildren, twelve great-great grandchildren and a host of other Occupational Therapy • Personal Care family and friends. Mildred laid in state at the In- Medicare • Medicaid • Private Insurance Accepted dian Camp Chapel in Pawhuska. Rosary was recited on Sunday, Phone or Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Chapel. (918) 287-5645 (866) 671-3700 Mass was Monday, Dec. 22, at 10 Fax (918) 287-9909 a.m. in the Immaculate Concep- tion Catholic Church, Pawhuska. Practice Location: 1449 W. Main Mailing Address: 627 Grandview Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056 Father Chris Daigle officiated. In- Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 21 Obituaries Obituaries Hight III, Michael Hight, Taylor Funeral Home chapel, Wills Point, Revard Davis, and cousin, Margue- —Continued from Page 20 Hight, Brandon Hight, Andrew with Bros. Fred Cooper and Jimmy rite Candace (Cooper) Gann. Hight, Jaden Hight, Aaron Hight, Jones officiating. Burial was in Survivors include his wife, Doris and grandkids and was a member Brianna Hight, Anthony Hight and White Rose Cemetery, Wills Point. Nell Warren Moore, Wills Point; of the Native American Church. Alexander Hight, several nieces Mr. Moore died Dec. 19, 2008, at stepsons, Vince Higgins, Wills William was preceded in death and nephews and a host of other his residence after battling cancer. Point, Ronnie Joe Hunter Jr., by his father, one sister, five broth- relatives and friends. He was born May 4, 1942, in Lufkin, Zeke McSpadden, Wills ers and by one grandson Thomas Casket escorts for the services Webb City, Missouri, to the late Point. and Michael Higgins; step- Hight. were Ira Hight, Jesse Pelayo, Mi- Buford and Roberta Davis Moore. daughter, Tonya; brother, Jay William is survived by his wife: chael Calahan, M. L. Clark II, Mi- He served in the Army and lived Billingsley, Guadalajara, Mexico; Judy Hight of the home, mother chael Pratt Jr., Josh Monetatchi in Oklahoma many years prior to sisters, Cathy Alburty, Cleveland, Vivian Wetselline, three children: and Barry Wetselline Jr. moving to Texas. He spent many OK., and Laura Dale, Ponca City, William Hight Jr. and wife Teresa Funeral services and interment years as a youth in Pawhus- OK.; grandchildren; one stepgreat- of Skiatook, Bradley Hight and was under the direction of the Sien- ka. Mack was a truck driver for grandchild; nieces, nephews and wife Christy of Skiatook and Brian Shelton Funeral Home. Jerry Wilson Trucking in Terrell, many other relatives. Hight and wife Carla of Skiatook, TX and had lived in Wills Point for The family received friends from six sisters: Frances Wetsellin, Wesley McGuire “Mack” Moore more than 20 years. 6-8 p.m., December 21, 2008 at the Mary Hight, Donna Watts, Marga- Services for Wesley McGuire Mack was preceded in death by funeral home. ret Komalty, Pamela Calahan and “Mack” Moore, 66, Wills Point, his mother, Roberta, brother Ed Published in the Tyler Morning Cindy Goodeagle, eleven grand- Texas were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Zaun, Sr., sister Carrie Ann Zaun Telegraph on 12/21/2008. children: Melyssa Hight, William December 22, 2008 at Allan Fuller Clark, aunt, Ola Mae Pitts, uncle, Henry Allen Richey Henry Allen Richey, 59, died No- vember 24, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. He was born February 7, 1949 in A Tribute to Our Osage Friend, Brad Dailey Coffeyville, KS, to Henry Louis and By Shannon Edwards, tions and was proud of his role in age Osages helped lay the ground- Dana Marie (Boulanger) Richey. ON Congresswoman the Nation’s growing success. work for the form of government He was raised in Tyro and Bro- Brad and I met in 1994 when we we have today. ken Arrow, graduating from Bro- Brad Dailey, Pah-hus-kah, Chief ken Arrow High School in 1967; both ran for office in a new Osage Brad was a willing teacher. For Information Officer of the Osage served in the US Army in the late government. We campaigned to- years he volunteered at Hominy Nation, passed away on January 2, 1960’s and then returned to Broken gether across the United States, and in other communities to help 2009 at the age of 49. I am grateful Arrow where he lived for the rest sometimes going door to door, kids learn good track and field for this opportunity to honor him, of his life. He worked in the elec- introducing ourselves to other techniques. His dedication and ex- and express how I believe his life tronics field most of his life. He was Osages and learning about each pertise contributed to his son win- preceded in death by his daughter lessons might inspire others. other. That effort paid off, as Brad ning four good medals at the Class April Dawn Richey; his parents; Brad grew up in Hominy; I am was elected to the Osage National A Oklahoma state track meet in one brother and one sister. He is told he always played and loved Council. He was one of eleven of- 2000. Many times when we spoke, survived by two children, daughter sports. Throughout his life he ac- ficials charged with creating a he reported he was traveling Kathy Adkisson and her husband tively participated in Osage com- tripartite government with no across the state to pick up a pole Tommy and a son William Richey munity, ceremonial, and cultural funding and no real guidance. The vault pole, track shoes or sweats events. He enjoyed learning and and his wife Amber, both of Tulsa; task was daunting. Brad, then age donated for his students, or was five grandchildren; one sister, Ar- attended the University of Oklaho- 35, spent countless days, nights assisting in running a youth sport- leta Paul and her husband Robert ma, where he was a member of the and weekends attending marathon ing event. Even when he was very of Skiatook; two nephews and sev- track team. He worked in informa- governance meetings, commut- ill, he helped out at a girl’s volley- eral other relatives. tion technology for many years in ing over an hour back and forth, ball meet in Skiatook, though he Graveside service was at 1 p.m., Kansas City and Tulsa before re- working full time, and raising his had no family or relatives partici- Dec. 2 at Sunnyside Cemetery in turning to Hominy to be near his young children. Many times, these pating. Brad found a way to stay Caney, KS. Christian-Gavlik Fu- family and to raise his four chil- meetings resulted in nothing more connected to sports because it was neral Home took care of the ar- dren. For the past several years he than talk and frustration, and the his passion, but the real beneficia- rangements. worked for the Osage Nation. Brad effort met with constant criticism ries were the many boys and girls appreciated the chance to work in from the old guard and those who an environment sensitive to fam- feared change. His commitment to See Dailey Tribute See Obituaries ily, community and cultural obliga- a government chosen by all voting —Continued on Page 24 —Continued on Page 22 22 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com Obituaries Obituaries ney’s Johnson Funeral Home was Mass of Resurrection was at Sadler and his wife, Pam, of Nor- —Continued from Page 21 in charge of arrangements. 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, man, Oklahoma, Lenny Sadler and 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic his wife, Linda, and Tony Sadler Ida DesCygne “Shane” Riddle Betty Sadler Church. Father Tom Dowdell will and his wife, Brenda, all of Ama- Hominy resident Ida DesCygne Betty Sa- officiate. Services are under the di- rillo, Texas, and Mark Sadler and “Shane” Riddle passed away Sun- dler, 82, of rection of Brown-Dugger Funeral his wife, Mary, and Danny Sadler day December 21, 2008 in St. John Perry, Okla- Home. and his wife, Meredith, all of Tul- Medical Center, Tulsa. She was 55 homa died Memorials may be made to sa, Oklahoma; one daughter, Mary Thursday, years old. Catholic Charities or the Oklaho- Louise Dolezal and her husband, Shane was born December 18, December 18, ma Medical Research Foundation John, of Perry, Oklahoma; 19 1952 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, 2008 at Perry in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral grandchildren and 20 great-grand- the daughter of Monte and Lillie Memorial Hos- Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, children. (Morrell) Robedeaux. A graduate pital. She was the daughter of Leonard Oklahoma 73077. of Hominy High School with the See Albert and Louise A. (West) Shaff- In addition to her husband, J.D., Obituaries Class of 1971, she also attended —Continued on Page 23 Central State College in Edmond ner. Betty is survived by five sons, Mike and Rogers State College in Clare- She was born July 12, 1926 at more. Shane was a member of the Hominy, Oklahoma. After the death Friends Church in Hominy asn was of her mother, Betty was raised by OSAGE affiliated with the Native American her father and step-mother, Thel- Church. She was a member of the ma (Slamans) Shaffner. She at- TRIBAL MUSEUM tended St. Louis Indian School in Celebrating 70 years of Service Otoe and Osage Tribes of Indians. 1938 — 2008 Surviving family include: her Pawhuska, Oklahoma through the husband Mike Anson of the home; 8th grade and then attended high 819 Grandview Avenue school at St. Scholastica Academy, Pawhuska, OK 74056 her daughters Newalla (Alex) www.osagetribe.com/museum Renteria of Ponca City, OK; Chris- a private girls’ school, in Ft. Smith, “Oldest Tribally-Owned Museum tian Riddle and DesCygne Anson, Arkansas where she graduated in in North America” both of Hominy, OK; her sons Hol- 1944. lis Anson of Hominy, OK; Shane She attended Oklahoma A&M 918.287.5441 Anson of Washington; step-daugh- for two years and while there, met ters Leah Anson and Shary Anson, the love of her life, J.D. Sadler, in “The Osage Ten” biology class. On August 21, 1946, both of Fairfax, OK; her grand- This major project between now and 2009 will be wonderful additions children KeDatsa, Saylan, Tyran, she and J.D. Lauvell Sadler were to the ever-growing museum called “The Osage Ten”! Alex, Paulina and Tristian; broth- married at Pawhuska, Oklahoma ers Monte Ray Robedeaux, Jr. of Betty moved to Perry from Still- You may recall that we have a bust of Albert Penn, located in the Skiatook, OK; Paul Robedeaux of water 55 years go. She was a home- east wing, which was donated by the Smithsonian back in 2005, and Sperry, OK; Jon Young of Coweta, maker and enjoyed playing bridge. Shun-Kamolah was just unveiled at the museum’s 70th anniversary, this Betty was a member of St. Rose of OK; Justin Young and Joe Young, past May 2, and we are asking for your help in having all ten busts com- both of Morrison, OK; sisters Ella Lima Catholic Church, the Altar pleted. Ross of Skiatook, OK; Fern Robe- Society, various bridge clubs and deaux of Sperry; OK; JoAnn Young the Goof Day Girls. She was an The people who had casts made for them are: Albert Penn, Shun-Kah- of Red Rock, OK., and a host of oth- avid gardener. molah, Fred Lookout, Charley Wachrici, Henry Pratt, William Fletcher, er family and friends. Shane was Wah-Hrah-Lum-Pah (Margaret Dodd), Charles McDougan, Che-Sho-Wa-Ke- preceded in death by her parents, Pah (Fidelis Cole) and Ah-Hu-Shin-Kah (Little Wing). Monte and Lillie Robedeaux and A plaque will be placed under each bust for those who have donated. Joe, Jr. and Wanda Young; and her sons, Roman Bear Riddle and Send your donations to: Neosho Morrell Riddle. Osage Tribal Museum Traditional Indian Services was PO Box 779 held Friday, December 26, at 10 Pawhuska, OK 74056 a.m. in the Hominy Indian Village If you are sending a check or money order, please make it out to the Community Center. “Smithsonian Institution” (not “Osage Tribal Museum”) and please put Interment was at the A.J. Pow- “The Osage Ten” in the memo section. Thank you! ell Memorial Cemetery. McCart- Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 23 Obituaries Obituaries Fred was born November 5, 1924 —Continued from Page 22 to William David and Flossie Fern (Muller) Tayrien. He went to the She was preceded in death by Okesa Grade School and Nelagoney her sister, Jean Stillwell, her par- High School prior to his enlistment ents and step-mother. in the Army. He served in the Eu- Condolences may be sent to the ropean Theatre in World War II family using our online guest book and was wounded in action on the at brown-duggerfuneralhome.com. French side of the Rhine River. Af- ter his discharge, he was employed Karen Kelly Smith at the Reda Pump Company, then Karen Kelly Smith passed away Sun., Dec.7, 2008 at her home in for Charlie Lair Plumbing Co. He Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She was 51 became a Plumbing Contractor in years old. 1960 until his retirement in 1979. Karen was born Feb.27, 1957 in Fred fished, gardened and refin- Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of ished and rebuilt Antiques and Linford “Doc” Smith and JoAnn furniture. Fred and Mildred Sum- Shunkamolah. Following gradu- ner were married October 17, 1947 ation from high school, she at- in Bartlesville, OK. and celebrated tended Central Area Vo-Tech in their 61st Wedding Anniversary at Drumright, Oklahoma, where she their home in Okesa this year. received her LPN degree. She was Survivors include his wife Mil- a Nurse for 15 years. A member of dred of the home, one son, Freddie the Osage Tribe, Karen enjoyed fin- Joe Tayrien of Okesa, one daugh- gerweaving and doing ribbonwork. ter, Linda Kaye Tayrien of Bartles- She also enjoyed playing pool and ville, four grandchildren, Jennifer was a member of seasonal pool Gillett/Hart of Cleveland, OK, Car- leagues in Osage, County. rie Gillett of Duncan, OK, Dwayne She is survived by her daughter Junitress Smith of Hominy, OK; Tayrien and Tina Tayrien of Okesa, her brother Stanley Smith of Hom- OK, eleven great-grandchildren, iny, OK; and a host of other family one sister, Geraldine Metzger of and friends. Bartlesville, OK, and several niec- Karen was preceded in death es and nephews. He was preceded by her parents and her aunts and in death by his parents, two infant uncles. children, Cindy Lou Tayrien and Traditional Indian Services were Thomas Cyprian Tayrien, four held Wed., Dec. 10th at 10 a.m. in brothers, Frank, Carl, James and the Hominy Indian Village Com- Alfred Tayrien, and four sisters, munity Center, with Dr. Steven Margie Jennings, Ernestine Shaw, Pratt, PhD, Shunkamolah Chapter Ruby Anne Burd and Billie Jean Native American Church officiat- Farrow. ing. Fred requested “Cremation Interment was at A.J. Powell and no service” arranged by the Memorial Cemetery, Hominy. Stumpff Funeral Home & Crema- McCartney’s Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- tory. A donation to his memory ments. will be given to the First Gospel Mission in Dewey, OK. A Veter- Freddie Edward Tayrien ans marker will be placed at the Freddie Edward Tayrien, 84, Tayrien-Crane-Muller plot in the passed away December 23, 2008 at Veterans Section at White Rose his home in Okesa, OK. Cemetery, Bartlesville, -OK. 24 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com

Rebecca Baker, Waite Colbaugh Congratulations to the Colbaughs Courtesy Photo/Faith Allison Waite Colbaugh graduated from The Torch Club, a Boys and Girls Club group that does community service, received a recognition award from the Osage Nation Oklahoma State University on De- Chiefs. Pictured, front row from L to R: Tanner Pace, Timmy Moore, Tanner Holloway, Hailey Holloway, Logan Ratzlaff, Brandon cember 13, 2008 with a Bachelors Butler, Zack Redeagle and Chance Hahn. Back row from L to R: Assistant Chief John Red Eagle, Chief Jim Gray, Maddie Blankinship, of Science in Natural Resource Chris Hahn and Braden Sleeper. Not Pictured: Charlie Stabler, Jacob Blankinship, Chelsea Hahn, Holden Easley and Trevor Easley. Ecology and Management with a special emphasis in wildlife and fisheries. Dailey Tribute During his undergraduate stud- —Continued from Page 21 ies he took part in two summer he taught. We would all do well to taking part in ceremonial dances led to his untimely death. Yet he programs with the National Forest honor that potential when given and the Native American Church. accounted for his mistakes and Service in which he collected field such opportunity in our own lives. I thank him for opening my mind poor life choices, and had been so- data on wildlife populations in Being Osage was central to Brad’s and heart to these important tradi- ber for over a year. The fact that he Colorado. The field project grants life and he encouraged me to learn tions. was willing to try to overcome his had the goal of determining effects more about the culture and partici- Brad’s engaging personality and disease despite known odds and to of summer tourism on sustainable pate in community activities when- sense of humor put others at ease. trout populations, species in lakes continue his life on earth was an ever possible. He willingly spent Visitors to the Dailey family camp inspiration to me and a reminder and streams of the Colorado Moun- time talking to me about his fam- at Hominy are always warmly of the precious gift we have been tains. Waite is a great grandson ily traditions and his experiences. welcomed, and for years he never given which we must nurture on of Francis Revard who had a long One weekend he taught a group missed an I-Lon-Shka dance. In all fronts. tenure on the Osage Tribal Council how to make moccasins; he kept recent times, Brad was asked to I am going to miss Brad. I am from 1916 to1934. his patience, even when one of us speak at funeral services, and other After graduation, Waite was ended up with two left feet! He in- gatherings, because I believe peo- better for knowing him. My hope married to Rebecca Baker of Tulsa troduced me to Osage women who ple trusted his sincerity and mes- is that the Osage community will on Dec. 31, 2008. The couple honey- showed me the basics of ribbon- sage. He spoke from the heart. reflect on his accomplishments, mooned in Mexico before returning work, and shirt and shawl making. In these ways Brad embodied learn from his costly mistakes, con- to study their job market opportu- They became mentors and friends. admirable Osage qualities, but like tribute to the Osage Nation, and nities. Waite is the son of Phillip Brad spoke about the spiritual us all, he suffered weaknesses of dedicate themselves as he did to and Penny Colbaugh of Richard- significance of his membership on mind and spirit. In the past, Brad family, traditions and betterment son, Texas. the Zon-Zo-li District Committee, abused alcohol which eventually of the Osage people. Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 25 TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

Continued legislation from Oc- purpose of avoiding the re- B. This Legislation seeks to ful- Section 7. Fiscal Year tober/November issue. The below version of funds back to the fill the requirements of the Limitations-Lapse Date portion is of final legislation from Treasury Department. Constitution of the Osage The appropriations made by this the past sessions. All entries are di- B. Any encumbered funds not Nation regarding annual act shall be subject to budgetary rectly copied from posted bill and reported within the time expenditure of funds for limitations and fiscal year limi- transcribed from voice recordings. stated in Section 3 of this entities, divisions, depart- tations and may be encumbered Complete copies of all legislation Act shall be subject to re- ments, offices, committees, through September 30, 2009. All can be found on the Osage Nation version back to the general boards, task forces, and funds appropriated that are unex- Congressional web site at www. fund of the Treasury at the other authorities mandated pended a the end of the term shall osagetribe.com/congress or by con- Treasury at the discretion by the Osage Constitution, lapse and be unencumbered for fu- tacting Osage Nation Archives at of the Osage Nation Con- effective October 1, 2008 ture appropriations. (918) 287-5319 or 287-5438. There gress. pursuant to Article VI, Sec- Section 8. Declaration of is a copy charge of $.25 (cents) per Section 5. Declaration of tion 23 of the Osage Nation Emergency and Effective Date page for any copies over 10 pages. Emergency and Effective Date Constitution. An emergency exists. This bill An emergency exists. This bill C. All spending associated with is effective upon signature of the ONCA 08-32 is effective upon signature of the this appropriation whether Principal Chief or upon signature An Act Principal Chief or upon signature by governmental or non- of the Speaker of the Osage Na- To require the Osage Nation of the Speaker of the Osage Na- governmental individuals tion Congress following legislative Treasury Department to report tion Congress following legislative or entities shall be subject override. funds encumbered beyond the end override. to Osage Nation laws, rules Enacted: 16th day of Septem- of the fiscal year within thirty (30) Enacted: 23rd day of Septem- and regulations regarding ber, 2008 business days after the close of ber, 2008 same. each fiscal year, September 30th, Approved: 29th day of Septem- Section 4. Tribal Court Veto Message: beginning in 2008; to declare an ber, 2008 by Chief Gray Appropriation Executive Veto Message emergency and establish an effec- For the fiscal year beginning Oc- September 22, 2008 tive date. ONCA 08-38 tober 1, 2008, and ending Septem- The Honorable Archie Mason, Sponsor: Eddy Red Eagle, Jr. An Act ber 30, 2009, there is appropriated Speaker of the Osage Nation Con- Be it enacted by the Congress of To provide an appropriation to the sum of five hundred twenty sev- gress the Osage Nation: the Tribal Court of the Osage Na- en thousand three hundred forty Members of the 1st Osage Na- tion Congress Section 1. Short Title tion for Fiscal Year 2009; to declare five dollars ($527,345) to the Tribal Dear Mr. Speaker and Members This Act may be cited as the “En- an emergency and establish and ef- Court from the General Treasury fund from the sources listed below. of the 1st Osage Nation Congress: cumbered Funds Reporting Act.” fective date. Sponsor: Faren Revard Ander- These funds are appropriated to I hereby transmit pursuant to Section 2. Definitions son carry out the responsibilities and the provisions of Section 11 of Ar- A. “Encumbered Funds” means Co-Sponsors: Eddy Red Eagle, duties of the Tribal Court in accor- ticle VII and Section 13 of Article all monies appropriated by Jr., and William “Kugee” Super- dance with all authorizing legisla- VI of the Osage Nation Constitu- the Osage Nation Congress naw tion as follows: tion, a statement of items to which for a specific fiscal year that I object and which I do not approve, Be it enacted by the Congress of Section 5. Line Item Restrictions are burdened or obligated contained in Bill ONCA 08-38, en- the Osage Nation: No line item shifting shall be al- by a department or division titled: Section 1. Short Title lowed into or out of any line item to a specific program, proj- “An Act to Provide an Appro- This Act may be cited as the under the category of “Salaries/ ect or purpose. priation to the Tribal Court of the “FY 2009 Tribal Court Appropria- Wages.” Section 3. Reporting Requirement Osage Nation for Fiscal Year 2009; tion Act.” Section 6. Pay Rate of Salaries The Osage Nation Treasury De- to Declare an Emergency; and Es- Section 2. Findings; Purpose Annual appropriation salaries partment shall report any funds tablish an Effective Date.” A. The Osage Nation Congress shall be paid at no more than the encumbered beyond the end of the My reason for vetoing this sub- is mandated by the Con- maximum rate of one twenty sixth section is as follows: fiscal year to the Osage Nation stitution of the Osage Na- (1/26) of the appropriated salary Congress within thirty (30) busi- Section 2, Findings; Purpose, tion, Article VI, Section 23 amount per pay period. This shall Part B, strike Line 33, 34, 35, 36 ness days after the close of each fis- to enact, by law, an annual in no way restrict salary increas- cal year, September 30th, to begin & 37 of ONCA 08-38 expenditure of funds which es approved by supplemental ap- I have vetoed this subsection be- in 2008. shall include an appropria- propriation. An exception to this cause, as written, it makes unclear Section 4. Violations of this Act tion of operating funds for provision is allowed for bonuses A. Funds shall not to be en- each branch of the govern- awarded in accordance with Osage See Tzi-Zho cumbered strictly for the ment for each fiscal year. law. —Continued on Page 26 26 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

TZi-Zho established by any other Osage set for the year for implemental restrictions, not otherwise estab- —Continued from Page 25 law, on the Judicial Branch and amounts for the new year. That if lished by Osage law, as the reason potentially inhibits the Judicial a person is brought on in a half a for vetoing this.” This argument to which Branch of the Osage Na- Branch’s ability to mange its own year, say at mid-year. We fear that could be used against any law. Any tion the appropriation of operating affairs and spending priorities. I the ability of the compensation to new law that we pass would be not funds is intended. The Act itself believe this to be a violation of Ar- be combined in that six month pe- otherwise established by Osage is improperly titled as the appro- ticle VI, Section 12 and Article V, riod to equal a sum greater than a Law and if we let this stand it could priation is provided for the Tribal Section 2 of the Osage Nation Con- pure twelve month period. And in be used against any law that we Court of the Osage Nation which stitution. doing so, if that happens in given ever pass. But, back to the effect of shall be interpreted for enactment Section 6, “Pay Rate of Salaries” year, when we see that in the next this section that was left in there, by my signature as the Judicial strike Lines 107, 108, 109 and 110 year its an inflated amount verses there was a lot of thought and time Branch of the Osage Nation. The inclusive. a line item that they started at in went into this in our committee confusion is compounded by the Section 6, Pay Rate of Salaries, the previous year. And I hope I’m meetings; it wasn’t just something language inserted in lines 33-37 strike Lines 107, 108, 109 & 110 of not confusing this, but all we’re someone stuck in there because which appears to be an exhaustive ONCA 08-38 saying is if you’re brought in on a they thought it was a good idea at list of governmental units primar- I have vetoed this section because salary and a salary line scale, stay the moment. It was done to pre- ily residing withinor composing this provision places additional at that scale through the year and vent salaries that we appropriated the Executive Branch of the Osage budget restrictions, not established not be taken out of there with ad- and anticipated an annual salary, Nation and is not applicable to the by any other Osage law, on the Ju- ditional compensation increasing let it run for six months and then Judicial Branch. dicial Branch and potentially in- that amount of pay and holding appropriate it, and then hire some- Section 2, “Findings; Purpose” hibits the Judicial Branch’s ability that steady for the year. We will one; it could be used without this Lines 39 and 40 strike “whether”, to manage its own human resource consider them next year if they’re to pay someone double the salary “or” and “non-governmental.” affairs and spending priorities. I due in their merit increases and that we anticipated or considered My reason for vetoing portions of believe this to be a violation of Ar- what have you. But this is saying as being appropriated for that po- this subsection is as follows: ticle VI, Section 12 and Article V, keeping those elements pure as we sition. So, I will encourage every- Section 2, Findings; Purpose, Section 2 of the Osage Nation Con- see it in the budget figures. So, I one to vote for an override because Part C, strike “whether”, “or” stitution. would encourage to override the we might be setting the precedent and “non-governmental” in With the exceptions of Section veto on Section 6. Thank you. here that we will regret otherwise. Lines 39 & 40 of ONCA 08-38 2, Findings; Purpose, Lines 33, 34, Edwards: It is my belief as Thank you. I have vetoed portions of this 35, 36, 37, 39 & 40; and Section 5, legislators we should legislate on subsection because, as written, Line Item Restrictions, Lines 102 facts and not on fear. It is my un- Yes Votes: Branstetter, Red Ea- the Act could be interpreted as in- & 103; and Section 6, Pay Rate of derstanding, from questioning the gle, Revard, Shackelford, Simms, tending to assert jurisdiction over Salaries, Lines 107, 108, 109 & Treasurer in an open meeting, that Supernaw, Anderson, Mason non-governmental entities and in- 110, as specified above, Enrolled when the salaries are set they are No Votes: Edwards, Freeman, dividuals who spend funds associ- ONCA 08-38 is approved. paid in equal pay periods based Atterberry, Red Corn, ated with this appropriation. In Principal Chief Gray on when the person is hired. So, I Motion Failed to override the addition to potentially having un- think this is a fear provision than a veto on Section 6. intended consequences as worded, Debate To Override fact provision and I am not willing asserting blanket jurisdiction over The Veto on Section 6: to risk a lawsuit over this. Thank Debate To Override non-governmental entities and in- Red Eagle: Mr. Speaker, we’re you. The Veto on Section 5: dividuals in an appropriation bills seeing on the appropriation bills, Supernaw: Mr. Speaker, mem- Red Eagle: Mr. Speaker this is, I believe, a violation of Article actually they all touch on the el- bers of Congress. I concur with my Congress has recognized the critical VI, Section 12 of the Osage Nation ements of the salary and salary colleague, Redeagle, on the con- need of a merit pay system. We’ve Constitution. scales and all of the discussion we cern about salaries being paid at a seen movement in salaries, salary Section 5, “Line Item Restric- had during the last few weeks on higher rate than it was anticipated lines and whether or not they be tions” strike Lines 102 and 103 in- that. One thing that the appropria- when these were appropriated. justified or not justified. We’re not clusive. tions committee saw, and I think But, I have another concern about approaching that as a government My reason for vetoing this sec- that what a lot of our Congress saw this veto that we need to consider in an objective manner; it’s very tion is as follows: was the concerns that when we go and that is where we don’t have much subjective hence the critical Section 5, Line Item Restric- into and look at the budgets through the right to veto words and lines, need for a merit pay system. We’re tions, strike Lines 102 & 103 of the year and see new budgets start- but take them out. I’ve got my real working toward that end. Until we ONCA 08-38 ing at fresh we don’t always get the concerned about this first section, get there we want to hold ourselves I have vetoed this section be- clear picture of the time period be- the first part of this; he says “I have cause this provision places ad- fore. And with these two or Section vetoed this section because this See Tzi-Zho ditional budget restrictions, not 6 is saying that if a salary spell is provision places additional budget —Continued on Page 27 Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 27 TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

TZi-Zho though it’s not occupied and mov- into your own salary? And with a I see no reason for it to be vetoed. I —Continued from Page 26 ing it to another. Leave it as is. very big grin the answer was; well, am voting to override. Thank you. Come back to Congress, come back you know, there’s policies. And so, Yes Votes: Red Eagle, Revard, under control with the best efforts to the table, and let’s talk about the fact is when you go back and Shackelford, Simms, Supernaw, on all parts and then if we’re get- salary, but not go into freedom of look the opportunity is there. If Anderson, Branstetter and Mason ting our salaries and working with moving basic salaries at this point there lines of policies in place and No Votes: Freeman, Atterberry, that then let’s be cognizant of that in time. So, I will be voting to over- perhaps there broken then it’s very Red Corn and Edwards, ride this veto. we must all be treated fairly and easy to get to, I mean we’re talking Motion fails to override the Anderson: Two examples that equitably. We’re not able to apply millions, there’s millions of dollars veto on Section 2. that. So, the ability to move sal- I can think of that would fall un- left over in a particular grant pro- ary line items with the lack of this derneath this category and why it gram. A second instance would be ONCA 08-46 system behind us that lack of jus- would need to stay in the bill is one that we’ve had people come in and An Act tification, I feel it’s a little early to program has grants that a lot of talk to us about contract positions. To establish a health and well- be putting in language like this or monies are left over. And the ques- And the contract positions are no ness benefit for members of the not accommodating language like tion was posed: What would stop longer under contracts they’re now Osage Nation. this, I beg your pardon. So, this is someone who was not watched over found under salaries and wages. Sponsor: Shannon Edwards what it’s saying in black and white. very carefully and was able to shift And we’re finding that quite often Co-Sponsor: Raymond Red Corn, They’re saying if you’re given that line items into taking a lot of money family members are hired in these Debra Atterberry and Eddy Red salary then hold them there; don’t from let’s say an 04 grant or an 06 positions because now you don’t Eagle, Jr. be taking from one salary line even grant and putting it in as a bonus have to go through the contract Be it enacted by the Congress of procedure in order to fill these po- the Osage Nation: sitions. So, what we’re finding is that you can take money because Section 1. Short Title there’s a line item, I believe, in our This Act may be cited as the budget that says ‘Other’. There’s “Osage Nation Health Benefit a line item sometimes that says Act.” ‘Miscellaneous’. And there’s an op- Section 2. Findings; Purposes portunity that if wrong doing can A. The Osage Nation wishes to be done; not saying that it is done. establish a health account But, if it could be done that there’s for each eligible tribal mem- an opportunity there that monies ber which will fund a set could be put into these particular dollar amount per eligible line items that are under salaries member per calendar year. that are really contract positions B. The Osage Nation will ben- for several contractors that some- efit from the assistance of a times we’re finding out are end- third party administrator to ing up being the particular peoples adjudicate eligible expenses relatives. So, I just think that this via the health accounts. provision is needed and that it C. A Non-ERISA Plan Docu- doesn’t end there. Thank you. ment will be created for ad- Yes Votes: Red Eagle, Revard, ministration of the health Shackelford, Simms, Supernaw, accounts. Anderson, Branstetter and Mason D. Eligible tribal members will No Votes: Edwards, Freeman, be able to access benefits, Atterberry and Red Corn if desired, via the use of an Motion fails to override the encoded card which “debits” veto on Section 5 the cost for many eligible expenses. Debate To Override E. All other eligible expenses The Veto on Section 2: will require the member Red Eagle: Mr. Speaker this lan- to submit a claim form in guage that’s in Section 2 of Item B; is the same language that we had See Tzi-Zho in last years appropriation bills. So, —Continued on Page 28 28 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

TZi-Zho services in order for the Osage Na- ed from the date of actual issuance, after defined, and as are now or as —Continued from Page 27 tion to efficiently and effectively whichever comes first. It is further may hereinafter be conferred upon exercise its confirmed inherent sov- expressly provided that any such it by law.” order to initiate the reim- ereignty and governmental respon- license of a Tobacco Wholesaler or Section 6. Amending Section 105 bursement process. sibilities within the jurisdiction of for a Tobacco Retailer shall only Section 105, “Severability,” shall F. The purpose of this act is to the Osage Nation. The purpose of be valid and not require a new ap- be amended to read: provide health and wellness the Act is to provide simple, fair, plication and a new license if the “Should any provisions of this benefits to each individual straightforward and efficient pro- Wholesaler or Retailer has paid all Act ever be held to be unlawful or Osage Tribal member based cedures for the levy and collection taxes due and owing to the Osage void for any reason by a Court of on individual need. of certain taxes and the licensing Nation.” competent jurisdiction, the remain- Section 7. Declaration of and regulation of certain conduct.” Section 4. Amending Section 5 ing provisions of this Act shall be Emergency and Effective Date Section 2. Amending Section 3 Section 5, “Scope of Law: Osage deemed to be separable and shall An emergency exists. This bill Section 3, “Jurisdiction,” shall be Nation Jurisdiction,” shall be not be affected or voided by any is effective upon signature of the amended to read: amended to read: such Court decision.” Principal Chief or upon signature “The Osage Legislature hereby “The scope of this Act shall ex- Section 7. Amending Section 107 of the Speaker of the Osage Na- affirmatively declares, asserts, tend to all persons or legal entities Section 107, “Sovereign Immu- tion Congress following legislative and extends the jurisdiction of the receiving licenses hereunder, or nity; Generally,” shall be amended override. Osage Nation over the Osage In- doing business within the Osage to read: Enacted: 23rd day of Septem- dian Reservation and all Indian Nation jurisdiction, or having sig- “The Osage Legislature express- ber, 2008. Country, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § nificant contacts within the Osage ly and generally reserves for itself, Approved: 29th day of Septem- 1151, within the exterior boundar- Nation jurisdiction, or residing the Osage Nation, the Osage Na- ber, 2008, by Chief ies of the Osage Indian Reserva- within the Osage Nation jurisdic- tion Tax Commission and individ- ONCA 09-01 tion, as described in the Act of June tion, or entering or coming within ual members and employees of the An Act 5, 1872, 17 Stat. 220, except that the Osage Nation jurisdiction. All Osage Legislature and the Osage To provide technical amend- portion purchased by the Kaws.” such persons or entities shall be Nation Tax Commission and in- ments to ONCA 06-10, “Osage Section 3. Amending Section 4 deemed to have consented to the dividual employees of the Osage Nation Revenue and Taxation Act Section 4, “Continuity of Law,” jurisdiction of the Osage Nation government, when acting within of 2006, as amended, “making it shall be amended to read: and to the provisions of this Act, the scope of their official duties, consistent with the Constitution “Its is hereby declared that the the operation thereof, and to the all rights of sovereign immunity of the Osage Nation and the 2008 legislative intent of the Osage Leg- jurisdiction and authority of the against lawsuits of every kind and Tobacco Tax Compact; to declare islature is that this Act be con- Osage Nation. All persons or legal nature, less and except the right to an emergency and establish an ef- strued as amending and revising entities who are licensed hereunder appeal decisions of the Tax Com- fective date. the tax law enacted by the 30th and/or who conduct business with- mission as provided by Section Sponsor: Anthony Shackelford Osage Tribal Council in 1997 and in said jurisdiction shall, by virtue 106, above.” Co-Sponsor: Raymond Red Corn last amended by the Osage nation of such actions, be deemed to have Other amendments were Be it enacted by the Congress of Congress in 2006 and that the en- waived all jurisdictional defenses made. Refer to files posted on the Osage Nation: actment of the Osage Nation Gen- to the jurisdiction and venue of the the Osage Nation website. Section 1. Amending Section 2 eral Revenue and Taxation Act, as Osage Nation, the Osage Nation Section 15. Declaration of Section 2, “Purpose,” shall be amended, shall have prospective Tax Commission, the Osage Nation Emergency and Effective Date amended to read: effect only and shall not affect the Court, notwithstanding that such An emergency exists. This bill “It is necessary to strengthen the validity of any license issued or persons or legal entities may be of is effective upon signature of the government of the Osage Nation renewed, taxes collected, or tax li- non-Indian descent or character.” Principal Chief or upon signature by exercising the specific grant of ability accrued under any prior law Section 5. Amending Section 101 of the Speaker of the Osage Na- authority contained in Act of June relating to such matters whether a Section 101, “Tax Commission tion Congress following legislative 28, 1906, 34 Stat. 539, as amended, law of the Osage Nation, provided Created,” shall be amended to override. and interpreted by subsequent ju- however, that all licenses previous- read: Enacted by the Osage Nation dicial decisions, to levy and collect ly issued, of whatsoever kind and “The Osage Legislature hereby Congress on this 10th day of De- taxes, to license and regulate cer- nature, are hereby made expressly creates, ordains, and charters, with cember, 2008. tain conduct within the jurisdiction subject to the terms and renewal respect to the Osage Nation, a pub- Approved: December 11th by of the Osage Nation, to provide fi- provisions hereof and their present lic body politic to be known as the Chief Gray nancing for the current expenses of terms shall expire at the end of the “Osage Nation Tax Commission” the Osage government, and to pro- period for which they were issued (hereinafter ‘Tax Commission’) vide financing for the expansion of or upon the date of the maximum which shall possess all powers, du- See Tzi-Zho Osage government operations and term provided hereunder calculat- ties, rights, and functions herein- —Continued on Page 29 Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 29 TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

TZi-Zho ments; and (d) land held appropriated a sum of one million tached and made part of —Continued from Page 28 in trust by the federal dollars ($1,000,000) to the Ex- ONCR 08-09: government for the ben- ecutive Branch from the General A. Amending Line 63 ONCA 09-02 efit of the tribe or tribal Treasury fund from the sources Strike “Article XI” and An Act members. 18 U.S.C.A. § listed below. Four hundred ninety- Insert “Article XIII”. To provide an appropriation to 1151 (2000); eight thousand dollars ($498,000) B. Amending Line 141 the Executive Branch for the pur- 3. Following a lengthy shall be available to the Executive Strike “9.01(b), (c), (d) pose of litigating Osage Nation v. procedural battle, the Branch for the fiscal year 2009. Re- and (e)” and Insert Thomas E. Kemp, Jr, Chairman of United States Supreme serve funds shall be released only “11.1(b), (c), (d) and (e)”. the Oklahoma Tax Commission; Court denied the State upon Congressional Resolution. C. Amending Line 150 Jerry Johnson, Vice-Chairman of of Oklahoma’s petition Strike “7.3” and Insert for certiorari on October the Oklahoma Tax Commission; Section 7. Declaration of “7.4”. 6, 2008; and Constance Irby, Secretary- Emergency; Effective Date D. Amending Line 316 4. The case is currently Member of the Oklahoma Tax Com- An emergency exists. This bill Strike “elected” and scheduled for trial on the mission; to declare an emergency is effective upon signature of the Insert “appointed”. merits of the argument in and establish an effective date. Principal Chief or upon signature E. Amending Line 320 March of 2009, thus re- Sponsor: Debra Atterberry of the Speaker of the Osage Na- Strike “5.1” and Insert quiring additional funds Co-Sponsor: Mark Freeman tion Congress following legislative “7.1”. Be it enacted by the Congress of to prepare for trial; override. F. Amending Line 369 the Osage Nation: 5. Due to the acceleration of Enacted by the Osage Nation Strike “9.2” and Insert this case, monthly Con- Section 1. Short Title Congress on this 10th day of De- “11.2”. gressional briefings by This Act may be cited as the cember, 2008. G. Amending Line 422 the Nation’s attorneys “Special Litigation Appropriation Approved: December 11, 2008 i. After “member” Bill.” and/or the Executive Strike “elected” and Branch are necessary to by Chief Gray Section 2. Findings; Purpose Insert “appointed”. track the progress of the A. The Osage Nation Congress ii. After “shall be” lawsuit, which is brought ONCR 08-26 finds that: Strike “elected” and on behalf of the Osage A Resolution 1. The Osage nation filed Insert “appointed. Nation. To adopt amendments to Exhibit suit against the State H. Amending Line 424 B. The purpose of this Act is “A” attached to and made part of of Oklahoma in federal Strike “elected” and to provide an appropriation ONCR 08-09. court in 2001, seeking de- Insert “appointed”. to the Executive Branch Sponsor: Raymond Red Corn claratory judgment that I. Amending Line 465 for the express purpose of Be it resolved by the Congress of the Osage Reservation the Osage Nation: Strike “9.2” and Insert is the Indian Country of litigation, to-wit, Osage Na- “11.2”. tion v. Thomas E. Kemp, Whereas, the Osage nation and an 1. The Osage Nation Congress J. Amending Line 496 injunction against Okla- Jr., Chairman of the Okla- Strike “13.5” and Insert homa Tax Commission; Jer- believes that amendments homa Tax Commission- “15.8”. ry Johnson, Vice-Chairman to Exhibit “A” attached and ers from imposing and K. Amending Line 498 of the Oklahoma Tax Com- made part of ONCR 08-09 collecting tax from the Strike “vote to elect” mission; and Constance are necessary and in the income of Osage mem- and Insert “appoint and Irby, Secretary-Member of best interest of the Osage bers who both reside and confirm”. the Oklahoma Tax Com- Nation. earn income from sourc- L. Amending Line 499 es within the Osage Res- mission. 2. The adopted amendments below reflect corrections Strike “this Article VI ervation; Section 3. Executive Branch and changes to Exhibit “A” and”. 2. “Indian Country” is stat- Appropriation M. Amending Line 500 utorily defined as: (a) For the purpose of litigating to ONCR 08-09, which will further improve the Article Strike “5.10” and Insert all land located within Osage Nation v. Thomas E. Kemp, “7.12”. an Indian reservation, Jr., Chairman of the Oklahoma Tax of Operation for the limited liability company, Osage, N. Amending Line 529 including land held in Commission; Jerry Johnson, Vice- Strike “7.5” and Insert free and not limited to LLC. Chairman of the Oklahoma Tax “9.4”. land owned by the tribe Commission; and Constance Irby, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, O. Amending Line 535 or tribal members; (b) all Secretary-Member of the Okla- 1. That the Osage Nation dependent Indian com- homa Tax Commission, 4:01-cv- adopts the following amend- See Tzi-Zho munities; (c) Indian allot- 00516-JHP-FHM there is hereby ments to Exhibit “A”, at- —Continued on Page 30 30 January 2009 Osage News • osagetribe.com TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

with the tax adviser or re- Strike “8.3(d)” and Now, Therefore, Be it resolved, TZi-Zho view an opinion of the tax Insert “10.3(d)”. 1. That the Osage Nation Con- —Continued from Page 29 adviser for the LLC before Adopted: 16th day of Septem- gress hereby approves the the LLC may make any dis- ber, 2008. Merit Based Performance Strike “13.1” and Insert tribution to the member. Approved: 22nd day of Septem- Management System Re- “15.1”. C. The member shall not be re- ber, 2008, by Chief Gray port of Initial Findings at- P. Amending Line 546 quired to consult with the tached to this resolution; Strike “A majority” tax adviser or review an ONCR 08-29 2. That the Osage Nation and Insert “Two-thirds opinion of the tax adviser if A Resolution Congress requests that (2/3)”. the LLC has first obtained To approve the Merit Based Per- the Osage Nation Execu- Q. Amending Line 560 approval of the allocation or formance Management System tive Branch undertake the Strike “7.8” and Insert distribution in writing from Report of Initial Findings and to implementation of stages “9.8”. the tax adviser. Request the Osage Nation Execu- 1-6 of the Report, stated on R. Amending Line 566 11.3 Member Has Sole Right tive Branch undertake the enact- page twenty-two (22) of the Strike “Code” and Insert To Receive Allocations ment of Stages 1-6 recommended report, as of the signing of “Limited Liability Com- And Distributions in the Report. this resolution; panies Act”. Only the member shall be enti- Sponsor: Debra Atterberry 3. That the Osage Nation Con- S. Amending Line 641 tled to receive allocations and dis- Co-Sponsor: Eddy Red Eagle, Jr., gress requests that the Strike “8.3” and Insert tributions. Shannon Edwards and Raymond following timeline be imple- “10.3”. 11.4 Decisions Concerning Red Corn mented: A. Stage 1-Engagement- T. Amending Lines 663 Distributions, Etc. Be it resolved by the Congress of Through 744 October and November General Rule. Subject to Sec- the Osage Nation: Insert: 2008; tions 11.2 and 11.4(b), it shall be Whereas, “11.1 Definitions within the exclusive discretion of B. Stage 2-Organization 1. The Osage Nation Congress the member to decide: Design-November and As used in this Agreement: is required by the Osage Whether to make distributions December 2008; C. Allocation. An allocation Constitution to implement of the LLC’s profits and other as- C. Stage 3-Merit Based shall mean an accrual of tax a merit system of employ- sets; and System Design-Decem- items to the member on the ment for the Osage Nation When and in what amounts to ber 2008; books of the LLC. Government; D. Distribution. A distribution make these distributions. D. Stage 4-Performance 2. The Osage Nation has con- Management System shall mean a transfer of the tracted the services of a B. Exceptions. However: Design-December 2008 LLC’s cash or other assets professional consultant, from the LLC to the mem- 1. Tax Distributions. Sub- and January 2009; ject to Section 11.4(b)(2), Collaborative Strategies, E. Stage 5-Performance ber by check, bill of assign- Inc., to assist the Nation in ment or otherwise. the LLC shall make dis- Management System identifying steps which the E. Tax Advisor. The person(s) or tributions to the mem- Training-January 2009; Nation must take to imple- firm responsible, whether ber at such times and in F. Stage 6-Implementa- ment such a system; and an employee or independent such amounts as the en- tion-February 2009; and 3. Collaborative Strategies, Inc. service provider, for tax ac- able the member to pay 4. That the Osage Nation Con- has issued a Report of Initial counting and advice to the taxes on the LLC’s tax- gress requests that the Findings, dated July 2008, LLC. able income on time and Executive Branch provide which includes six recom- 11.2 Member’s Duty of in full. written quarterly reports of mendations, including a Consultation With LLC’s 2. Wrongful Distributions. progress in December 2008 pilot project where initially Tax Adviser Concerning The LLC shall make no and March 2009, includ- Allocations and Distri- distribution to the mem- a small group of employees ing identification of issues butions ber to the extent that the participate in a pilot pay for which delay or expedite the A. Allocations. The member distribution would be performance system; ability to begin a pilot proj- shall be required to consult a wrongful or unlawful 4. The Osage Nation Congress ect in February 2009. with the tax adviser or re- distribution under the believes that adoption of the Adopted by the Osage Nation view an opinion of the tax LLC Act.” report and implementation Congress on this 25th day of Sep- adviser for the LLC before of the recommendations is tember, 2008. the LLC may make any al- U. Amending Line 761 a necessary prerequisite to Approval: 30th day of Septem- location to the member. Strike “Copes” and establishing a comprehen- B. Distributions. The member Insert “Copies”. sive merit system for the See Tzi-Zho shall be required to consult V. Amending Line 834 Osage Nation. —Continued on Page 31 Osage News • osagetribe.com January 2009 31 TZI-ZHO SESSION 2008

branch we realized the importance ONCR 09-01 State of Oklahoma has mu- TZi-Zho of the merit based system in rela- A Resolution tually agreed to the terms —Continued from Page 30 tion to the implementation of the To support the exaction of an of a new Tobacco Tax Com- strategic plan. We found that the inter-governmental Tobacco Tax pact; ber, 2008, Jim R. Gray, Principal two merged quite together. And Compact between the Osage Na- 4. Article XIX of the Constitu- Chief that the strategic plan implemen- tion and the State of Oklahoma tion of the Osage Nation Debate: tation would be impossible without and authorize a limited waiver of states that the Osage Na- Atterberry: Resolution number this merit base employment sys- sovereign immunity therein. tion and all administrative ONCR 08-29 is a Resolution to ap- tem. The study that we’re referring Sponsor: Anthony Shackleford offices, departments, agen- prove the Merit Based Performance to with these six stages included in Be it resolved by the Congress of cies, and instrumentalities Management System Report of Ini- it very clearly indicates a meaning the Osage Nation: of the Osage Nation shall tial Findings and to Request the and a purpose, it gives a clear defi- Whereas, be immune from suit or pro- Osage Nation Executive Branch nite plan for the executive branch, 1. The Osage Nation is a fed- cess in any forum except to undertake the enactment of Stages it gives a clear time line and it’s al- erally-recognized Indian the extent that the Osage 1-6 recommended in the Report. most immediate implementation of Nation with a historic and Nation Congress expressly I believe that this resolution is a establishing the merit based per- continuing government-to- waives its sovereign immu- starting point and establish in a formance system through a pilot government relationship nity; merit based employment system. project. It will also implement the with the United States of 5. The execution of a new To- It will also begin the implementa- strategic plan and create the mo- American and the State of bacco Tax Compact with tion of the strategic plan which we mentum that we so badly need for Oklahoma; the State of Oklahoma, will have waited on for so long. It will resolve existing arbitra- also be a catalyst for the organiza- change. These three areas I believe 2. The Osage Nation has in- are the most crucial to this nation creased its economic de- tion proceedings and liti- tion transition that this nation is gation between the Osage facing. Through the process of this at this time. I urge you to vote for velopment by entering into ONCR 08-29. Thank you. previous compacts with the Nation and the State of merit base system plan study that Oklahoma, to-wit: Osage was given to us by the executive Yes Votes: All in favor State of Oklahoma; 3. The Osage Nation and the Nation v. Oklahoma Tax Commission, U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis- trict of Oklahoma (Case Got Milk? We Do! WIC Clinic Schedules No. 06-CV-067-TCK-FHM) and Osage Nation v. Brad If your child is under 5, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding Pawhuska...... Monday-Friday Henry, et al., U.S. District an infant, or just had a baby, you should come see us. Just (918) 287-1040 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. bring in proof of income and address, as well as identifica- Court for the Northern Dis- tion on the child and/or mom. Skiatook. . . . . Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday trict of Oklahoma (Case No. We offer foods including cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, beans, 06-CV-220-TCK-FHM). and peanut butter for children and moms. For infants, we (918) 396-7352 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. offer formula, infant cereals, and infant juices. Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, Fairfax...... Every Thursday Pursuant to Article XIX of the Need a special formula? (918) 642-3943 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Constitution of the Osage Nation, No problem! Just call us to see if we offer the formula you the Osage Nation Congress hereby need. In most cases, we can help. We will require a doctor’s Hominy...... Wednesday & Thursday request for most special formulas. authorizes the execution of a To- (918) 885-4123 9 a.m.-4 p.m. bacco Tax Compact with the State Need help nursing? Newkirk...... 1st & 3rd Thursdays of Oklahoma, attached as Sealed Breastfeeding can be tough, but with a little help you can Report #1, and further authorizes be a success.We offer lots of help and support with breast- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. feeding. We even have a hotline for breastfeeding questions a limited waiver of sovereign im- and concerns. McCord...... 2nd Wednesday munity therein for money damages 1 p.m.-4 p.m. upon a showing of the Osage Na- Come in and see one of our clerks: Abbey, Brandy, Shannon, tion’s acquiescence to the wrongdo- Donna, Dana, or Cheryl; our Office Manager, Debbie; or our Director, Renee, at WIC and we’ll get you fixed up. Tulsa ...... 3rd Tuesday ing of any Osage Nation licensed 4-6 p.m. School Year, 1-4 p.m. Summertime retailer. Our main office is located at 1301 Grandview in Pawhuska. Adopted by the Osage Nation Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bartlesville. . 4th Thursday, 3rd Thursday on Holidays Congress on this 4th day of Decem- or just give us a call at (800) 460-1006 to see how we can serve you! 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ber, 2008. Approved: December 5, 2008 by Chief Gray.