Lisa J. Billy Appointed to Serve As Secretary of Native American Affairs Oklahoma Governor Kev- Oklahoma Legislature in 2006, in Stitt Announced on Jan

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Phone: 918-968-3526 • 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A • Stroud, OK 74079 • Vol. 41 • No. 3 • March 2019 Lisa J. Billy Appointed to Serve as Secretary of Native American Affairs Oklahoma Governor Kev- Oklahoma Legislature in 2006, in Stitt announced on Jan. 30 Chickasaw Nation Legislator and and has been recognized for her the appointment of Chickasaw work on prison reformation pol- Nation legislator and former Former State Representative icies. Oklahoma House representative “Lisa has been a consistent Lisa J. Billy to serve as the new Chickasaw Nation Legislature various leadership roles includ- and faithful representative for Secretary of Native American from 1996 to 2002. Billy also ing Floor Leader from 2014 to the people of Oklahoma, from Affairs. served in the Oklahoma House 2016, Deputy Whip from 2004 her time serving in the Oklaho- Billy currently serves in the of Representatives from 2004 to to 2008, and vice chair of the ma Legislature to her role today Chickasaw Nation Legislature, 2016, representing District 42. Republican Caucus from 2006 in the Chickasaw Nation Leg- a seat she has held since 2016. During her time in the Okla- to 2008. She formed the Na- islature,” said Gov. Stitt. “She She previously served in the homa Legislature, Billy held tive American Caucus in the will bring her hard-work ethic and wealth of experience to the table in order to serve as an advisor to my administration and help foster strong partnerships between our tribal governments and the State of Oklahoma.” Lisa J. Billy

AARP Accepting Nominations For 2019 Indian Elder Honors AARP Oklahoma is accept- community, family, tribe and ing nominations for the 11th nation. Whether they are well- annual AARP Oklahoma Indi- known or exhibit quiet devotion an Elder Honors to celebrate to family and community, this 50 Native American elders year’s AARP Oklahoma Indian who have positively impacted Elder honorees represent what their community, family, tribe is best about Native American and nation. Since its inception people- love of family, dedica- in 2009, AARP Oklahoma has tion to culture and respect for all recognized 500 elders from all people.” 39-federally recognized tribes This year’s Indian Elder and nations in Oklahoma. Honors will be held October 1, “The AARP Oklahoma Indi- 2019 in Oklahoma City. Nomi- an Elder Honors recognizes the nation applications are online at extraordinary contribution of https://aarp.cvent.com/2019In- Indian elders – many of whom dianElders. Nominations may are the unsung heroes of their be submitted electronically or communities,” AARP Oklaho- mailed to AARP Oklahoma, 126 Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Kay Feb. 5 visit to discuss the late world-famous ma volunteer state president Joe N. Bryant, Edmond, OK, 73034. Rhoads talks with movie producer Abraham athlete, Jim Thorpe. Sensmeier will portray Ann Vermillion said. Nominees must be an en- Taylor and actor Martin Sensmeier, right, in Thorpe in ‘Bright Path,’ a movie by Picture The 2018 Indian Elder Hon- rolled member of a federal- the Sac and Fox Cultural Center during a Works Entertainment. (Photo by Mike Brown) orees from 28 Oklahoma tribes ly-recognized Oklahoma tribe and nations included teachers, or nation, age 50+, and must be veterans, artists, tribal leaders living. Nominees do not have to ‘Bright Path’ Actor and Movie Producers Visit and culture preservationists. be AARP members. For more With Chief Rhoads and Others About Jim Thorpe AARP state director Sean Vo- information, please contact skuhl said, “This event cele- Mashell Sourjohn at 405-715- by Mike Brown tural Center. learning and participating in brates a lifetime of service from 4474 or [email protected] Martin Sensmeier, a 33-year- Sensmeier, who starred as the traditions of his tribes. He is these distinguished elders who . The deadline for submitting old actor who will portray the Red Harvest in the 2016 feature also an ambassador for The Na- have positively impacted their nominations is April 30, 2019. late Sac and Fox tribal mem- fi lm, ‘The Magnifi cent Seven,’ tive Wellness Institute, as well ber Jim Thorpe in an upcoming will portray the late Olympi- (Continued on Page 3) movie, was accompanied by a an athlete in ‘Bright Path: The fi lm production crew on Feb. 5 Jim Thorpe Story,’ an upcoming as he visited the Sac and Fox movie by Pictureworks Enter- Black Hawk Health Center Nation capitol. Sensmeier dis- tainment. A release date for the cussed the history surrounding Hollywood production has not the world-famous athlete with been determined. ‘Kick Butts Day’ Set for March 20, 2019 Principal Chief Kay Rhoads, The actor was raised in a by Staff Writer, hand smoke; What You Can Do: Treasurer Jared King and others Tlingit coastal community in Ed Abuyog, LCSW 2. 5.6 Million Kids today, (1) Be aware. Smoking is not in the Sac and Fox Nation Cul- Southeast Alaska and, grew up Did You Know? (currently under the age of 18), just a personal choice, it impacts Everyone is aware that tobac- will die from smoking unless everyone. co cessation has been a major smoking rates decline; (2) Consider. Look at these Tribal Treaties Being Digitalized health care priority, because of 3. Over 16 Million people in numbers, if you smoke consider the health problem it causes. the United States Suffer from an quitting. If you have a loved For National Archives Web Page However, there are some new illness caused by smoking. one who smokes, help them with by Mike Brown brary, and online at sacandfox- facts that you may not be aware March 21, 2018 is designated information to help quitting. Members of the Sac and Fox nation-nsn.gov. of: 1. More than 480,000 peo- as, “Kick Butts Day,” a nation- (3) Act. Get help to quit Nation and others interested in The Sac and Fox National ple die each year from cigarette al campaign for Tobacco-Free smoking for yourself and for learning more about tribal his- Public Library opened in 1987 smoking or exposure to second Kids. (Continued on Page 2) tory can fi nd an abundance of as one of the fi rst tribal libraries interesting information at the in the nation and the only tribal Sac and Fox National Public Li- (Continued on Page 3)

New Transportation, Veterans, Elders Building To Include Geo-Thermal Heating and Air System Workers are shown drilling test wells at the location in Stroud where the new Sac and Fox Nation transportation, elders and veterans building will soon be constructed. Project consul- tant and inspector Cecil Bernard said the test wells are associated with an energy-effi cient Signers of the 1804 Treaty include: William Henry Harrison, underground “geo-thermal” heating and cooling system planned for the complex. The project Layauvois, or Lalyurva, Pashepaho, or the Ciger, Quashquame, architect is fi nalizing plans and drawings to be submitted to the Sac and Fox Nation Business or Jumping Fish, Outchequaka, or Sun Fish, Hahshequarhiqua, or Committee and U. S. Dept of Transportation for approval, prior to the construction bidding the Bear. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Tharp) process. (Photo courtesy of Randle Carter) Page 2 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 Sac and Fox News Obituaries The Sac & Fox News is the monthly Ashley Kay Ellis publication of the Sac & Fox Nation, located on SH 99, six miles south of Ashley Kay Ellis was born on May 17, She is survived by brothers and sis- Stroud, OK. 1986 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and ters, Marion Stewart, Virgil Ray Ellis Jr, departed this life on January 22, 2019 in Jonathan Ellis, William Ellis, Amy Ellis, Mailing address: Tulsa at the age of 32. Ashley was the Justin Ellis and Cheyenne Scovel; aunt, Sac and Fox Nation daughter of Virgil Ray Ellis Sr. and Cath- Minnie Masquas and cousin, Calvin Administration Building erine Jean Reynolds. She was a Shawnee Rowe Jr. She is also survived by many 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A resident and was a beloved sister. nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives Stroud, OK 74079 Ashley enjoyed to reading and spend- and friends. Phone: 918-968-3526 ing time with her friends and family. Traditional Sac and Fox Funeral Ser- Fax: 918-968-4837 She was often founded hanging out and vices were held at the Sac and Fox Na- The Sac & Fox News is the offi cial watching television, and was an OU tion Community Building near Stroud, Sooners fan. She was caring, kind and on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Burial publication of the Sac and Fox had a special place in her heart for ani- followed on Friday morning, January 25, Nation. Our mission is to meet all mals. 2019 at the Sac and Fox Nation Ceme- tribal members information needs Ashley was preceded in death by her tery. Services were under the direction concerning the Nation. parents; grandparents, Edgar and Myrtle of Parks Brothers Funeral Service of The Sac & Fox News is mailed free, Ellis and grandmother, Maryann Koonz. Prague. Ashley Kay Ellis one per address, to enrolled Sac and Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions are available for $12.00 annually. Editorial statements, guest columns, Martin Gaylon Randall Franklin Sr. and letters to the editor published in this newspaper contain the opinions Boyd Gaylon Randall Franklin Sr. was born February 8, 2019 in Sac and Fox Ceme- of the writers. These opinions do not on June 9, 1938, the son of the late Her- tery under the direction of Brown’s Fam- Martin Boyd was born Nov. 14, 1945 man and Doris Dudley Franklin. He de- ily Funeral Home of McLoud, Okla. necessarily refl ect the opinions of and passed away on Feb. 11, 2019 in parted this life February 5, 2019. the Sac and Fox News staff or any Stroud, Okla. He was the son of the late He is survived by his wife Lillie, of 61 elected offi cial or department of tribal Lewis Buffalohorn and Cora Boyd An- years. He is also survived by his sons, government or administration. derson. Gaylon Jr. and family, and Steven and The Sac and Fox News reserves the Services were held Feb. 15, 2019 at family; daughter, Loretta and family and right to refuse publication of letters to the Sac and Fox Chapel, under the direc- many grandchildren and great-grandchil- tion of Parks Brothers Funeral Services, dren. Other survivors include his broth- the editor. All editorials and letters to Stroud, Okla. the editor become the property of the er, Keith and sisters, Jeannie, Carole, and Marcy Franklin and their families, and Sac and Fox News. many nieces, nephews and friends. Submissions for publication must Gaylon graduated from Chilocco Indi- be signed by the author and include an School in 1958. During his journey of an address and contact phone number. New Hope in life, he not only helped raise a family, he They are limited to 300 words. The also served as Second Chief of the Sac staff will not edit editorials or letters Fighting Deadly and Fox Nation for many years. During to the editor to fi t the 300-word limit. Brain Cancer this time as Second Chief, he had many Deadline for the April issue is: achievements to change and to help bet- Glioblastoma is an aggressive form ter the Sac and Fox community. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. of brain cancer with no cure. Even with Reprint permission is granted, with Traditional services were held on Feb- surgery and chemotherapy, patients typ- ruary 7, 2019. Christian services were proper credit to the Sac and Fox News, ically live only 12-18 months after di- held February 7 at the Sac and Fox Na- unless other copyrights are shown. agnosis. But, a new discovery from tion Community Building with Thomas Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Articles and letters may be submitted Morris Jr. offi ciating. Burial followed on Gaylon Randall Franklin Sr. to the newspaper either by mail or Fax scientist Rheal Towner, Ph.D., offers new to the address provided above, - or by hope in fi ghting this deadly cancer, which claimed the lives of Sens. John McCain e-mail:newspaper@sacandfoxnation- and Ted Kennedy. nsn.gov. In pre-clinical experiments at OMRF, ‘Kick Butts Day’ Address corrections & changes are Towner discovered that a protein called (Continued From Page 1) accepted by The Business Committee ELTD1 is present in the most aggressive your loved ones. ing services are available to assist those at the address listed below. glioblastoma tumors. Towner then tested We are here to help. For more infor- who need help to stop smoking. See your how the tumors would react to an anti- Managing Editor mation, contact the Behavioral Health Health Care Provider at BHHC for a Re- body known to counteract the effects of Department. Educational and counsel- ferral to the Tobacco Incentive Program. Mike Brown ELTD1. He found that the compound slowed the process of angiogenesis, the For information: growth of new blood vessels, which is 918-968-3526 x1060 key to tumors’ ability to spread and kill. [email protected] “This drug seems just as promising, if 2019 Sac and Fox Nation Election Publisher: Sac and Fox Nation not better than, what is currently consid- Opening Date to File for O ce: Member of ered the standard of care,” said Towner. Native American Journalists “Few therapies exist for treating glio- Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Assn - Since 1988 blastoma, but this could provide a step in the right direction.” Member OPA If proven effective in further trials, Closing Date to File for O ce: ~~~~~~~ said Towner, “This could provide overall Tribal Offi cers: treatment with fewer side effects and bet- ursday, March 28, 2019 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 ter results than we see in current drugs.” The new fi ndings were published in the Principal Chief: journal NeuroOncology. 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Treaties Being Digitalized for Archives (Continued From Page 1) memory and, as a preserver and defender public library in Oklahoma. The Sac of historical records. and Fox Historical and Cultural Collec- The Archives acquires, organizes, de- tion was established in 1989 as a part of scribes, protects, preserves, and makes the library. The archives collectionwas accessible this wide variety of materials moved next door to the new Sac and Fox to help perpetuate the culture and history Cultural Center in 2013. of the Sac and Fox community and to as- As stated on the tribal website, the Sac sist in building self-knowledge, identity, and Fox Nation Archives sustains the his- and purpose for the Sac and Fox people. tory of the Sac and Fox people through To accomplish this mission, the library the collection and curation of historical staff works cooperatively with the Sac manuscripts, personal papers, offi cial re- and Fox National government and its ports, institutional records, photographs, other departments, as well as other librar- and video and audio recordings. The ies and museums, to plan and provide re- Archives serves the Sac and Fox Nation sources and programs for the enrichment through the safekeeping of these histor- of the lives of its patrons. ical and cultural materials. It is an in- “The National Archives is in the pro- stitution dedicated to the Sac and Fox cess of digitizing all of the ratifi ed trea- community as a resource of learning and ties, with a goal of having all of them done by 2020. Presently, ten of the Sac and Fox treaties have been made available. The Library and Archives, working Business Committee with the Internet Technology (IT) De- partment, will soon have these available Meeting Minutes are now on the website with printed transcript. accessible on the Website Photos and biographies of the leaders that signed these important documents sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov will be included. The project promises to be very rewarding,” said Sac and Fox and Facebook National Public Library Director Sandra Tharp. Pictured is a digital copy of the 1804 treaty. It was the fi rst treaty where the Sauk and Fox Tribes became one. The digital image is now available on the Sac and Fox Archives Web Page. (Photo Courtesy of Sandra Tharp)

Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story (Continued From Page 1) historic Jim Thorpe Home in Yale, Okla. and other pertinent locations. as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ameri- The movie synopsis as set forth by ca. His fi rst feature fi lm was the sci-fi Pictureworks Entertainment states: “A thriller, ‘Encounter.’ Sensmeier joined young Native American struggles to hold the cast in the 2018 season of the HBO onto his identity in the face of a nation television series, ‘Westworld,’ in the re- that attempts to strip him of his culture. curring role of Wanahton. Spurred on by the last words his father Accompanying the actor on his visit ever spoke to him: “Son, you’re an In- to the area were movie producers from dian. I want you to show other races Utah, Abraham Taylor and Joshua Aker what an Indian can do.” Jim Thorpe and photographer and videographer Da- transcends every obstacle to become a vid Wilson. While in the area, the ac- beacon of hope for his people and ‘The tor and production crew also visited the World’s Greatest Athlete.’”

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I enjoy reading quotes as they are great numbers. However, our funding is lim- as white students in the same school); and Alaska Native students who are de- motivators. This quote is by the late ited so the numbers of students we will • Warehouse Native students with dis- gree-seeking college freshmen, sopho- Princess Diana: “Carry out a random act be able to serve will remain around 60 abilities in an unstructured, understaffed mores, juniors and seniors who hold a of kindness, with no expectation of a re- unless we get additional funding. It is “alternative program,” where students current GPA of 2.7 or higher with up to ward, safe in the knowledge that one day exciting to see how many individuals are have gone without instruction for weeks $5,000 for one year of study in any cho- someone might do the same for you.” In interested in obtaining a higher education at a time; sen major at an accredited institution in today’s fast-paced world, each of us need and we hope that we will be able to help • Fail to provide basic accommoda- the United States. to take a little time to read something that them reach their goals. tions for Native students with disabili- Must be an enrolled member of a fed- may inspire us. Last month, I wrote about how some ties, and; erally-recognized American Indian tribe The Education Department received schools discriminate and mistreat Native • Ignore racial harassment in class- or Alaska Native group or a state recog- a total of 57 RAP college applications American students, which is in violation rooms.” nized tribe in the U.S. OR provide doc- and 36 Dept. of Interior (DOI) college of federal civil rights laws. The follow- According to a Wolf Point parent, umentation of ancestry to possession of applications for the 2019 spring semes- ing is according to the National Indian grandparent and tribal member –“Ed- one-fourth degree Indian blood of a state ter. During this semester, there were 44 Education Association in their January ucation should be a source of hope and or federally recognized tribe. http://www. full-time RAP students, with 6 being 22, 2019 NIEA updates: “Early this year, opportunity.” Yet, instead of providing aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/un- part-time and, there were 13 incomplete it was announced that federal authorities a safe learning environment, the Wolf dergraduate-students. RAP applications. Twenty-four (24) of would launch a discrimination investiga- Point School District adds to the long TEACH: Teacher Education Assis- the DOI applicants received funding, ten tion against Wolf Point School Districts. history of educational abuses of our trib- tance for College and Higher Education (10) submitted incomplete DOI appli- “On January 4, 2019 the U.S. Depart- al members.” provides grants of up to $4,000 per year cations, and three (3) students were not ment of Education Offi ce of Civil Rights This type of abuse of Native students to students who agree to teach for four funded due to the lack of funds. announced that it will investigate claims is unacceptable and should not be al- years at an elementary school, secondary This is the fi rst time since I have been that the Wolf Point School Districts is in lowed to continue and, I am proud to see school or educational service agency that the Education Director that we were un- violation of federal civil rights laws re- that the discrimination and mistreatment serves students from low-income fam- able to fund all of the DOI applicants, but garding discrimination and mistreatment of Native students is fi nally being inves- ilies. https.//studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/ our DOI budget is very limited. Sev- of Native American students. tigated. I will follow up as to what the default/fi les/teach-grant.pdf. en (7) students will graduate this spring The DOE will investigate allegations outcome of this investigation brings forth HERSHEY COMPANY TRIBAL with either an Associate or a Bachelors that Wolf Point School District staff: in the near future. SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline: May 31, degree. • Subject Native students to more se- MENTORSHIP for STUDENTS 2019. U.S. Citizenship/Enrollment in an The Education Program has done very vere discipline than their white peers A mentor is one who advises another, accredited tribal college or university, well since its inception and, the past two (Native students are twice as likely to re- especially offi cially or professionally. A registered as a member of a federal or years we have seen an increase in our ceive an in-or out-of-school suspension mentor is a person who gives recommen- state recognized tribe, or descendant of dations to someone about a decision or at least one grandparent or parent who course of action. is an enrolled tribal member. (Alaska With that being stated, according to the Natives my also use Native Corporation Free ‘Prospective Teacher Academy’ Set National Education Association, “stu- membership). Submission of a complet- dents who meet regularly with a mentor ed on-line application. March 8 at University of Central Oklahoma are 52 percent less likely to skip school Extra Eligibility for the Hershey Com- High school juniors and graduating Higher Education in an effort to identify than their peers without a mentor, which pany Tribal Scholarship: Be a freshman, seniors in Oklahoma who will be attend- and assist students interested in teaching is based on a report called The Mentoring sophomore, Junior or Senior in college; ing the University of Central Oklahoma as a career. Effect. These students are more likely to Minimum 3.0 GPA/majoring in math, (UCO) in Edmond, or a community col- The academy will be held in the Uni- be enrolled in college. (NIEA Updates, technology, science, engineering and/ lege, are invited to attend a free ‘Prospec- versity of Central Oklahoma Education January 22, 2019). or business. Recipients are strongly en- tive Teacher Academy’ set for Friday, Building, Room 101 at 100 N. University Therefore, it is important for educators couraged to apply for a Hershey Com- March 8, 2019. The academy is spon- in Edmond, Okla. and individuals to invest in our students. pany’s Internship Program. Scholarship sored by the Oklahoma State Regents for “Students have used this as a college “Kids will invest more when they feel Amount: $1,250. visitation day, and we will sign off or pro- they’re being invested in. I understood https://www.scholarships.com/finan- vide documentation. A family member is that there was power in showing children cial-aid/college-scholarships/scholar- welcome to attend with the student. We my regard.” (Michelle Obama). ships-by-grade-level/graduate-schol- believe in creating supportive networks,” Each year, the Center for Native Amer- arships/career-specific-scholarships/ Job Openings!! ican Youth (CNAY) honors fi ve (5) inspi- hershey-company-tribal-scholar- Central Tribes of the Shawnee said Susan C. Scott, Ed.D., who serves as professor of Educational Sciences, Foun- rational Champions for Change. These ship-for-tribal-colleges/. Area, Inc. Head Start is hiring for dations and Research at UCO. “Seating are students who get involved in leading 2019 NAJA-Facebook scholarship various positions in Stroud and in is limited, and details will be sent to you initiatives and advocating on issues that application due April 30th. The Native Shawnee: once you have registered,” she added. affect Native communities. These fi ve American Journalist Association is com- • Head Start Teacher To register Online, go to: http://sites. students are addressing issues such Indi- mitted to increasing the representation an child welfare, Native youth engaged of Indigenous journalist in mainstream • Early Head Start Teacher uco.edu/ceps/tes/Prospective-Teach- ers-Academy/index.asp. in policy change, decolonizing Western media. NAJA supports and empowers • Child Care Teacher education, language preservation and members through annual scholarship op- • Center Supervisor/lead teacher cross-cultural programing. portunities for Native American, Alaska • CCDF Director CNAY will celebrate its 7th cohort of Native, Native Hawaiian and First Na- • Finance Manager Champions for Change and, the 2019 tions students. Business Committee Meeting Honorary Champions of Change are Rep. NAJA will select fi ve (5) students for Minutes are now Deb Haaland and Rep. Sharice Davids. one-time awards of $10,000 each for Please contact CTSA Human Re- These are the fi rst two Native American the NAJA-Facebook Journalism Project sources for an application at: accessible on the Website women to serve in Congress. Scholarship for Indigenous students pur- 405-275-4870, or sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE suing journalism and media degrees at a [email protected] 2018 NABI Scholarship fund has do- higher learning institution. and Facebook nated over $250,000 in fi nancial aid to To be eligible, applicants must be en- Native American college students from rolled juniors, seniors, or graduate stu- all over North America since 2003. A dents at an accredited university in the fund created to support NABI alumni United States pursuing a degree in digital with the hopes of seeing a higher pres- media/journalism/communications with ence of Native Americans earning col- a commitment to Indigenous storytelling lege degrees. The Foundation will ex- as demonstrated by completed course- tend $10,000 to the top Male and Female work, clip/work samples and a letter of recipients this year. Scholarship Dead- recommendation from a professor or line: June 1, 2019 internship supervisor familiar with their For further details, please contact work and attesting to career commitment the NABI Foundation website: http:// I encourage any Native American nabifoundation.org/nabihome/nabi-col- student to apply for these scholarships. lege-scholarship-fund/. Telephone #: Also, Jean Lynam and I have a MEGA 480-446-7052. NABI Foundation, P.O. List of Scholarships for/Class of 2019- Box 25606, Phoenix, AZ 85002 2020. If you have any questions, please WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIPS/ contact: Barbara Ramos, Director of Ed- UNDERGRADUATES: Deadline is ucation at (918) 968-3526, Ext. 2046 or June 1, 2019. This scholarship will e-mail: Barbara.ramos@sacandfoxna- fund undergraduate American Indian tion-nsn.gov. Page 5 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 Oklahoma Forestry Services Releases 2018 Wildfire Statistics Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) partments and inter-agency partners to hosted the most challenging single day, their property by simply removing ex- has released its Calendar Year 2018 wild- achieve efficient and effective wildfire April 12th, with numerous large and dev- cessive vegetation and other flammable fire statistics as it prepares for the dry, suppression. Wildfires can occur during astating fires occurring. Some of the ex- materials from around their home.” windy weather so common now through any month of the year in Oklahoma. ceptional fires include the Rhea Fire in Homeowners are also encouraged to spring green-up. It reports that 2018 However, fire activity is typically the Dewey County, the 34 Complex Fire in assess their property by looking at con- was another busy year for wildfire sup- heaviest during the months of January Woodward County and the Shaw Fire in struction materials, landscaping, access pression, responding to and assisting on through April when live wild land fuels Roger Mills County. for emergency personnel to property a total of 1,086 fires that burned approxi- across the state are dormant. “As we prepare our firefighting re- and maintenance of a defensible space mately 466,864 acres. March experienced 436 wildfires, sources for response in 2019, we encour- around their home. While it is the state’s lead wild land the highest number in a single month in age homeowners to prepare and protect Those living in or near heavily vege- firefighting agency, Oklahoma Forestry 2018. April saw the most acres burned their homes for possible wildfires,” said tated areas are especially encouraged to Services works alongside local fire de- (367,458) during the year. April also State Forester and Director of Oklahoma take precautions for wildfires. For more Forestry Services Mark Goeller. “Every- information visit http://www.forestry. one can take proactive steps to protect ok.gov/firewise-for-you. Okla. Quail Surveys Show Statewide Lower Than Average Population Index The 2018 Quail Roadside Surveys “We think that we had a not-so-good across all of Oklahoma show a statewide early hatch, but we are pretty sure we had population index of observed birds that is a late hatch. A lot of times, those late- 54 percent lower than the average index hatch birds — those August and Septem- over the previous 10 years. ber hatched birds — are the difference One major factor in the overall drop between an OK season and a total bust.” is likely the effects of a severe drought During the August and October sur- for most of the year in the southwestern veys, observers note the growth status region of the state, an area that tradi- of birds they see. In August, 4.3 percent tionally sees quail numbers closer to the of observed quail were half grown, 50.4 long-term average. Quail in the south- percent were three-fourths grown; and west probably lost any opportunity to re- 45.3 percent were full grown. None of produce during spring and early summer. the birds seen during August were one- However, the surveys show some en- fourth grown. couraging results for the south-central In the October survey, 4.3 percent region, where this year’s quail index is were half grown, 40.2 percent were higher than the average index from the three-fourths grown, and 55.5 percent previous 10 years. And the northwestern were full grown. and northeastern regions showed quail Quail populations are historically cy- numbers stable as compared to 2017, so clical; bird numbers often boom for sev- hunters should find conditions in those eral years then decline. A more-accurate areas similar to what they encountered assessment of the health of quail popula- last year. tions is not based on year-to-year com- Wade Free, assistant director of the parisons, but rather on longer-term av- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Con- erages that better account for the natural servation and an avid quail hunter, said boom-bust cycles, biologists said. bird hunters in western Oklahoma should “Quail are like fruit; it’s an annual find some birds. “Some counties in west- crop. It will all depend on the weather ern Oklahoma are as good or better than and the habitat,” Peoples said. The take- last year.” away from the 2018 quail surveys for The actual number of quail on the hunters is that harvest success will be af- ground could easily be higher than the fected by where they choose to hunt. surveys indicate, due to poor conditions “It will definitely be worth going out. for observing in most regions. Wet con- We’ve got a lot of public areas to go quail ditions in most regions since June creat- hunting on,” he said. “You don’t feed that ed unseasonably thick vegetation, which dog year round just to leave it in the pen. makes seeing quail much harder for sur- The dog wants to go! Finding the quail is veyors. a bonus.” Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Biologists will get a better idea of the Wildlife Department, said hunters should real population numbers after hearing find similar conditions as last year in the reports from quail hunters this winter. northwest and west. Quail hunting season in Oklahoma ran from Nov. 10 to Feb. 15, 2019.

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The “nsn dot gov” (nsn.gov) designation carries with it more signif- icant levels of legitimacy, trust, and authority than a commercial, “dot com” domain name.

“NSN DOT GOV” confirms that it is an official government website that has been certified, veri- fied, and recognized by the United States Government.

Of course, commercial sub-en- tities and public political subdi- visions of tribal government may also use a commercial dot com designation for commercial-oriented purposes. Truman Carter Page 6 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 SAUK LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY Indians are born speaking our languages. For some of us, they lie dormant within our bodies. They are looking for a way out. God gave Sauk Language us these beautiful languages. All of us hold them in a sacred manner Department within. There is no such thing as an Indian person who cannot speak Indian. Our language programs ﬁ nd these languages within our bodies. They bring them out through our mouths and deliver them to their rightful resting places within our hearts.

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OMRF Says Stomach Bugs Making the Rounds Are Not the Influenza Virus Stomach bugs are making the rounds can turn deadly in severe cases.” in the Sooner State this winter, bringing Doctors suggest parents look for signs with them nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, in infants like a sunken soft spot on the abdominal cramping and general mis- top of the head, crying with no tears, dry ery. Many refer to this type of illness as mouth, no wet diapers for six hours and “stomach flu,” but is it really the flu? unusual sleepiness or lack of responsive- “No,” said Oklahoma Medical Re- ness. Scofield has spent considerable search Foundation immunologist Hal time studying medical history, but he’s Scofield, M.D. “Although some may call not sure when or how gastroenteritis it stomach ‘flu,’ it actually has nothing to picked up the “flu” label. “Maybe be- do with the influenza virus.” cause it comes around the same time of More accurately called gastroenteritis, year as the flu?” contagious stomach illness is most often Whatever you call them, stomach bugs caused by two viruses, rotavirus or nor- are worth avoiding. “Wash your hands ovirus. Diarrhea and vomiting, the most and stay away from those who are sick if common symptoms, typically last for you can,” Scofield said. “Because if you about 24 hours. Influenza, on the other come down with a stomach virus, the hand, affects the respiratory system. “Flu only cure is to ride it out.” causes cough, sore throat and runny nose, as well as severe body aches and fever, often over 101 degrees,” said OMRF immunologist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D. “The stomach flu has none of those ex- cept maybe a fever, but it will be low- grade.” Gastroenteritis is generally not as seri- ous as influenza, which kills tens of thousands in the U.S. each year, said Scofield. “A stomach virus may make you feel worse at the beginning, but it’s over fair- ly quickly and is considerably less lethal than the flu.” Still, that doesn’t mean gastroenteritis isn’t dangerous, warned Scofield. The biggest risk is dehydration as a result of diarrhea and vomiting, coupled with the inability to keep down any fluids. “Dehy- dration is dangerous and can set in very quickly, especially in infants and young children,” said Scofield. “Babies can’t tell you how thirsty they are, so parents need to be on alert, because dehydration

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MARCH 2019 35 Lucky Teens to be Selected For Annual Wildlife Youth Camp A week full of fun outdoor activities, life law enforcement scenarios, wildlife conservation education and camaraderie and fisheries management education, and is in store for up to 35 lucky teens se- deer/turkey/waterfowl law enforcement lected to attend the 21st annual Wildlife techniques. And, thanks to the support of Youth Camp. Applications are now being generous sponsors, including the Okla- accepted for this summer’s once-in-a- homa Department of Wildlife Conserva- lifetime event. tion, it’s all free for the campers. “Campers will get a better understand- Applicants must be Oklahoma resi- ing of wildlife and fisheries management dents who will be 14 to 16 years old as of and conservation law enforcement, while June 23, 2019. Prospective campers must at the same time learning some fun out- fill out an application form and write a door activities,” said game warden Cap- 75-word essay describing why they want tain Wade Farrar, youth camp coordi- to attend the camp, why they should be nator. “If you are interested in hunting, selected, and what they expect to learn. fishing or a career with the Wildlife De- Also, they must furnish a letter of rec- partment, then this camp is for you.” ommendation from someone other than a The camp will be June 23-28 at the family member, and a recent photograph University of Oklahoma Biological Sta- showing the applicant participating in an tion at Lake Texoma. Game wardens, outdoor-related event or activity. wildlife and fisheries professionals and dedicated hunters and anglers will be The application form is available at conducting the camp and supervising ac- wildlifedepartment.com. The page also tivities. includes additional information about the Activities will include archery, wild- camp and photos from previous years. life identification, rifle/shotgun shooting, Applications must be submitted by 4:30 fishing, ropes course, self-defense, wild- p.m. on April 12, 2019.

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SAC AND FOX NATION FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM STROUD WAREHOUSE 918-968-3030 • 1-800-256-3398 SHAWNEE OFFICE 405-395-0063 • 1-886-622-2310 Page 9 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 ‘Carbon Offsets’ Help Balance Out Greenhouse Gases In the Environment by Leilana McKindra OSU Agriculture Communications Specialist Agriculture, including beef production, is a known contributor of greenhouse gases, which hurt the environment. But, what if environmentally conscious families who like and want to keep beef on the dinner menu could have their meat and eat it, too? Yes, that option is on the table, according to new research by Oklahoma State University experts Bailey Norwood and Lance Gagelman. In research published online in “The Rangeland Journal,” they showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on “carbon offsets” can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef. Carbon offsets, or activities such as planting trees, help balance out the emission of carbon dioxide or other Honor Guard greenhouse gases into the environment. Consumers can purchase carbon credits. Veterans’ Winter One credit equals 1 metric ton of carbon emission. For context, consider a typical Stomp Dance Held domestic flight is the equivalent of 1.4 Native American dancers are metric tons. shown above taking part in “For many people, the sacrifice of $20 a year is much smaller than the sacri- the Sac and Fox Nation Hon- fice of giving up meat,” Norwood said. or Guard Veteran Winer Stomp “This highlights the effectiveness of car- Dance held Feb. 2 in the Sac bon offsets. The activities they engage in and Fox Community Bldg. The to reduce carbon emissions seem much more effective than dietary changes.” event also included supper, raf- In the study, the agricultural econom- fles, cake walk and door prizes. ics researchers looked at how households At right, Sac and Fox Nation could reduce their carbon footprint by changing their diets and explored how Honor Guard Princess Taliah households that want to continue eat- Switch assists Paul and Joyce ing beef could produce the same carbon Wolf with door prizes and draw- footprint as vegetarians. More specifi- cally, the research duo examined the ef- ing prizes. See more photos on fects of replacing regular beef with grass Page 13. fed beef, replacing beef with chicken or Photos by Mike Brown) poultry or adopting a vegetarian diet. In addition to discovering households could continue eating beef and use carbon offsets to balance out their carbon footprint, researchers also found replacing beef with chicken or poultry, or switching to a vegetarian diet, could de- crease a family’s carbon footprint. But, replacing regular beef with grass fed beef most likely would increase a household’s carbon footprint. Surprised by the results, Norwood said he thought the cost of using carbon offsets to achieve the footprint of a vegetarian would be much higher given the amount of attention beef draws as a carbon emitter. “It turns out that in the grand scheme of things, although beef does emit more carbon than other meats and food, it doesn’t emit that much more, and there are relatively inexpensive ways of se- questering carbon,” he said. Meat has become increasingly controversial in recent years since diets including it tend to carry a higher carbon footprint compared to vegetarian diets. Because ruminant an- imals, including cattle, produce methane as part of their digestion process, beef has drawn intense scrutiny as a signifi- cant contributor to greenhouse gases. The ongoing debate has spurred global efforts like Meatless Mondays and docu- mentaries such as Cowspiracy, which encourage people to reduce meat in their diets for environmental and health reasons. Two aspects make this recent research unique. The experts used a simpler model to estimate carbon footprints and in- jected more economics into the model. It is an approach the research duo believes makes it easier for others to confirm the outcomes. “The simplicity of this model is ap- pealing because it is so easy for other people to verify our results and see what happens if you change some of the as- sumptions,” Norwood said. “Most es- timates of carbon footprints are a black box, meaning you cannot verify the numbers or tweak them.” As for takeaways, these latest research findings mean beef lovers can spend a minimal amount on carbon offsets and continue to enjoy the meat as a menu se- lection, Norwood said. The results also open the door to the beef industry possi- bly taxing itself and using those proceeds to purchase carbon offsets that would make it more environmentally friendly. “Although this study concentrates on beef, I think it highlights the fact that people can mitigate their impact on the climate without changing their lifestyles much,” Norwood said. “This is true for both our eating habits and our transportation methods.” Page 10 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 New RAP Application Form Provided Here Business Committee Meeting Minutes

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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS A member of the Tax Commission Staff Will now be at: The Shawnee Multi-Purpose Center Twice a Month The Tax Commission Representative Will be there on: The First (1st) and Third (3rd) Thursdays We will be able to better serve tribal members living in the Shawnee area with motor vehicle registration and, any other service that we can assist you with. Page 11 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 Barn ‘Quilts’ are Brightening Up the Rural Countryside by Trisha Gedon is a Facebook page for the quilt trail proj- Agricultural Communications Services Quilt Block Designs Painted on Wood ect. Oklahoma State University “It’s my passion to see Oklahoma There’s nothing better than snuggling And Hung on Barns showcase our history of quilting and be- under a warm quilt to read a good book come a destination for travelers. There or take a nap on a cool afternoon. How- would have it, Parron was teaching a red, white and blue motif could demon- are research-based evaluations showing ever, not all quilts are good for relaxing workshop in Oklahoma City. Latta en- strate patriotism; or the family’s initials the economic impact of barn quilt trails on the couch. While a barn “quilt” won’t couraged some coworkers to attend the can be incorporated in the center of the and that’s my plan for the future of this keep you warm in the cool weather, it workshop, and from there, an idea was block to create a unique barn quilt. project,” Latta said. “I want to pull vis- certainly has the ability to brighten up the born. “I’m so excited about this project, and itors into our small towns to experience rural countryside. “That’s when I realized we must get as an Extension educator I have been the trails, eat in our restaurants and shop Barn quilts, obviously, aren’t quilts Oklahoma on the barn quilt map. With able to educate numerous groups and in- in our local businesses. This could defi- at all – rather they are paintings of quilt help from OSU Cooperative Extension dividuals about barn quilts,” Latta said. nitely be a boost for our state.” blocks. Originally, the barn quilts were educators in Woodward and Dewey Currently, a website is being devel- For more information about upcoming painted directly on the surface of the counties, and retired educator Recia Gar- oped that will feature a map of the quilt painting workshops, contact Latta at 580- barn. Today, however, they’re quilt block cia, we hit the ground running.” trails available in Oklahoma. There also 885-7775 or [email protected]. designs painted on wood and hung on Latta, along with Woodward County barns. A full-size barn quilt is 8 feet by 8 OSU Cooperative Extension educator feet, so coupled with bright colors, they Rhonda DeVor, traveled to Kansas to visit easily are visible on the barns. Although a trail and learn from groups and individ- extremely popular in the eastern part of uals how to get started organizing a trail. the country, barn quilts are just starting to A barn quilt trail is a collection of quilt make a showing in Oklahoma. blocks mounted on location that make a Barn quilts originated in the late 1980s driving or walking tour possible. Then when Donna Sue Groves, along with her they started teaching painting classes and mother, Maxine, bought a farm in Ad- got the first trail started. They arranged ams County, Ohio. The property had a for Parron to come to Northwest Okla- small, rather plain tobacco barn on it, and homa in October last year for a three-day Groves got the idea to have a quilt block event and share her expertise. painted on it to honor her mother, who “Suzi was very impressed with how was a master quilter. It also was a way to far we’d come in such a short time,” Lat- show pride in their Appalachian heritage. ta said. “In the last year I’ve taught work- After talking with friends and neighbors, shops in the northwest part of the state. Groves realized the project had wide ap- People from Kansas, Texas and New peal and could be beneficial to the com- Mexico have attended. I’ve also done munity. The Adams County trail was workshops at State 4-H Roundup, school completed in 2003 and features 20 quilt enrichment with third and fourth graders, patterns found on a typical sampler. county 4-H workshops, as well as two Lynda Latta, Oklahoma State Univer- days of workshops with Suzi Parron. In sity Cooperative Extension county direc- all I’d estimate more than 575 people tor in Ellis County, said she became in- have attended and learned about the art terested in barn quilts while traveling to and fun of painting barn quilts. I’ve got Not only can barn quilts add some color to the rural countryside, they also a national family and consumer sciences more workshops planned, too.” can boost the economy in areas where there are barn quilt trails. meeting in West Virginia a few years ago. The Oklahoma Quilt Trail does not (OSU Ag Communications Services Photo) “This is where I first learned about limit quilt designs to a specific pattern. barn quilts and discovered a barn quilt Latta said people who want to participate trail. They were majestic on the won- are encouraged to paint different quilt derful old barns,” Latta said. “Seeing blocks using traditional geometric de- them inspired me to bring barn quilts to signs. However, some states do require Oklahoma. Even though we are limited the barn quilt blocks be made from an on large, historic barns, these barn quilts original quilt owned by the family. can be placed on any outbuilding and the There are thousands of existing pat- same beauty is still there.” terns available and sometimes a pattern After returning home, Latta said she is chosen for its name. For example, the dove into learning about barn quilt trails pattern may be corn and beans or hens and did research for barn quilts in Okla- and chicks to signify what is grown on homa. Unfortunately, she said she found that particular farm. In some cases, a no information for the state, but did learn quilt block is a tribute to a lost loved Suzi Parron was the first person to docu- one; a floral pattern could depict the land ment barn quilts in a book. And, as luck owner’s love of gardening; a design in a

‘Leaf Stories’ In Words and Colors by Youth and Family Thousands of existing patterns are available. (OSU Ag Communications Services Photo) All Beautiful at Sac and Fox National Public Library

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For more information, please contact: Karen Hamilton or Nethia Wallace Shawnee Multi-Purpose Building 405-275-1262 Page 12 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 2018 PER CAPITA PAYMENT INFORMATION • Individual must be enrolled by September 30, 2018 to be eligible for the 2018 per capita payment. 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Building A • Stroud, OK 74079 • (918) 968-1141 • FAX (918) 968-1142 • Tribal members will need to submit a W9 to the Finance Department for the upcoming 2018 Per Capita Payment. • Once a W-9 form is received, it will be updated into our system and all payments due will be made at a time of disbursement. • If an individual is a NEW tribal member, or has had a NAME CHANGE, a copy of Social Security card is needed for our records. • There is NO deadline on submitting a W9. All checks will be mailed, no exceptions. • The IRS 1099 form will be mailed by January 31, 2019. NEW MINORS . . . PLEASE SEND COPY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARD SO WE CAN GET TRUST ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED

W-9 Form It is critical that the W-9 Form be completed correctly and thoroughly for each individual tribal member. Be sure to ﬁ ll out your NAME, MAIL- ING ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, and then SIGN and DATE your form.

Required Legal Documents If you have had a name change due to marriage, divorce, adoption, etc., it is important the Finance Department has a copy of your social security card. All othere legal documents should be sent to the Enroll- ment Department so their records can be updated. Any guardianship or Power of Attorney documents need to be on ﬁ le with the Finance Department.

Minors Parents or guardians are responsible for providing a W-9 for minor children; not doing so could result in the minor’s payment not being deposited into the minor’s trust fund account in a timely manner.

Contact information - Finance Department For identity/security purposes, a W-9 form will not be accepted by e-mail. Completed forms may be hand delivered, mailed, or faxed. NOTICE Why does a W-9 needed to be submitted yearly? Contact information: If a tribal member receives income that is taxable, a 1099 Sac and Fox Nation must be issued for Tax Purposes. The W-9 also serves as Finance Department 920963 S. Hwy 99, Bldg. A a yearly address update. Stroud, Oklahoma 74079 Direct fax: 918-968-4528 Can the allotted minor payment be refused in order to If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Department staff have the entire per capita payment be deposited in trust? by phone at 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 ext. 1033, 1038 or 1027. Yes, but in order to do so we must still receive a W-9 for Tax Liability Notiﬁ cation the same reasons stated above. We would also need a

What are the withholding requirements for distributions that are made written statement to that effect to be included with the W-9.

per a Revenue Allocation Plan (RAP)? The ﬁ rst step is to identify the ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ source of funds used for the distribution. Unless the source of funds ^ is speciﬁ cally exempt from taxation, the amounts that make up the W-9 FORM MUST BE CUT ON DOTTED LINE BEFORE MAILING distributions to tribal members are taxable.

Which funds get reported on Form 1099-Misc? Distributions could be derived from many sources, including the proﬁ ts from a tribal business other than a Class II or Class III gaming operation, interest income on investments, or X rental payments from tribal lands. All these payments require a tribe to prepare a Form 1099-MISC

When does a person receive a Form 1099-Misc, Statement for Recipients of Miscellaneous In- come? If a person receives $600 or more in 1 calendar year from the same source, that amount must be reported on a Form 1099, and that Form 1099-Misc. must be provided to the X SAC AND FOX NATION individual. 920883 S. HIGHWAY 99 BLDG. “A” X STROUD, OKLAHOMA, 74079 It is only the amount distributed from NET GAMING REVENUE that is subject to withholding. The Internal Revenue Code provides that “Every person, including an Indian tribe, making a payment to a member of an Indian X tribe from the net revenues of any Class II or Class III gaming activity conducted or licensed by such tribe, shall deduct and withhold from such payment a tax in an amount equal to such payment’s proportionate share of the annual- ized tax.” The amount to withhold is provided in Withholding Tables found in IRS Publication 15-A, Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide.

If the Indian tribe anticipates making a distribution of any kind, the Indian tribe needs the tribal members’ Social Security number before the distribution is made. If an Indian tribe does X X not know a tribal member’s Social Security number at the time of distribution, the distribution is subject to “backup withholding” (at 28% in 2009). (Source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Indian Tribal Governments Frequently Asked Questions, Last Reviewed or Updated: April 22, 2013)

Per capita payments could affect any Tribal, Federal, State, and/or Local benefi ts you may receive or programs in which you participate. The Sac and Fox Nation encourage you to check with your tax accountant or benefi t specialist. Page 13 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 Family Members of Lupus Patients Wanted for OMRF Prevention Study Oklahoma Medical Research Foun- in understanding the fi rst things that go dation scientists need volunteers for the wrong in the body that lead to lupus. fi rst-ever lupus prevention study. Family Now we want to fi nd ways to identify members of lupus patients are especially people at high risk so we can offer help encouraged to participate. before the damage starts.” The clinical trial, known as the SMILE By studying relatives of lupus patients, trial, seeks to identify individuals at high James discovered that 89 percent of fam- risk for developing lupus and treat them ily members stayed healthy, while 11 per- with an immune-modifying medication cent developed the disease. Of those who before they ever transition into the dis- transitioned to lupus, all displayed auto- ease. The goal is to delay the onset of lu- antibodies—infl ammatory proteins that pus, lessen its symptoms and potentially the body mistakenly unleashes against its prevent it altogether. own cells and tissues. Lupus is caused when the immune For the trial, James and her team test system becomes unbalanced, leading to participants for these specifi c autoanti- the development of autoantibodies and bodies in the blood and place them on a chronic infl ammation that damage the test medication. The trial is actively re- body’s organs and tissues. According to cruiting new participants who are at risk the Lupus Foundation of America, an es- for developing lupus. In order to qualify, timated 1.5 million people in the U.S. are an individual must have a positive ANA living with lupus. test and at least one other lupus symp- The disease also disproportionately af- tom. Symptoms of lupus include skin fects healthy relatives of lupus patients. rashes, joint pain, joint swelling, anemia, For this reason, a team of researchers extreme fatigue, mouth sores or sunlight Chebon Kernell Jr. of the Miccosukee Band of the Seminole Nation is pictured looked at relatives of patients over an sensitivity. at center while serving as Master of Ceremonies for the Sac and Fox Nation eight-year period to see if they could dis- To participate in the trial or receive Honor Guard Veterans’ Winter Stomp Dance held Feb. 2 in the Sac and Fox cover a way to identify those at high risk more information, please call (405) 271- Community Bldg. Also pictured from left are Sac and Fox Honor Guard Vet- before the disease ever begins. 7221. Participants will be compensated erans Bud McClellan and Curtis Wakolee. (Photo by Mike Brown) Once a person has a lupus diagno- $50 per visit for their time and effort. sis, many times the damage has already started, said Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., “This work holds a great deal of hope,” OMRF Vice President of Clinical Affairs said OMRF President Stephen Prescott, and chair of OMRF’s Arthritis and Clini- M.D. “It is a trial of enormous impor- cal Immunology Research Program. “For tance that could prove life-changing for some time, our lab has been interested everyone involved.”

Attendees are pictured registering for door prizes at the Sac and Fox Nation Honor Guard Veterans’ Winter Stop Dance on Feb. 2. (Photo by Mike Brown)

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The Sac and Fox National Public Library has used paperbacks (and a few hardbacks) for sale. Paperbacks are three HELPfor $1, WANTED! INTEREST TO SERVE or 35 cents each. Hardbacks are $1 each.SAC & FOX NATION ON COMMITTEES, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS The following is a list of job vacancies with The Sac and Fox Nation’s Business Committee will be appointing people to fill the Sac & Fox Nation: vacancies, as they occur, on various Committees, Commissions, and Boards. Chief of Staff If you are a tribal member 18 years of age or older, and wish to serve, please Family Practice Physician complete the information form below and return the completed form and a Compliance Officer (BHHC) resume to the Tribal Secretary Realty Director (Stroud) Grant Writer/Planner (Stroud) Surveillance Observer (Shawnee) Self-Governance Director ICW Specialist (Shawnee) Security Officer (Part Time - Night Shift) Transportation Driver (BHHC) Resident Advisor Applicants must successfully pass an OSBI/National background check and drug screen. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must provide a copy of their CDIB. For more information and to learn how to apply please visit our website at: www.sacandfoxnation.com or contact Human Resources, Sac and Fox Nation, 920963 S Hwy 99, Bldg. A Stroud, OK 74079 or by phone (918) 968-3526 Page 15 - Sac and Fox News - March 2019 New RAP Assistance Application Forms Provided Here

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You’re getting a new Medicare card! Cards will be mailed between April 2018 – April 2019 You asked, and we listened. You’re getting a new Medicare card! Between April 2018 and April 2019, we’ll be removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep your information more secure and help protect your identity. You’ll get a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, and it will only be used for your Medicare coverage. The new card won’t change your coverage or benefits. You’ll get more information from Medicare when your new card is mailed. Here’s how you can get ready: ■ Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778. ■ Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We’ll never ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new Medicare Number and card. ■ Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.