CELEBRATING LIFE: Honoring the life SPORTS: Whitehorn wins scholarship to of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief page 10 Oklahoma State University page 16

Volume 9, Issue 5 • May 2013 The Official Newspaper of the Osage Nation Maria Tallchief, Osage prima ballerina, dies at 88 By Jon Anderson and Sid Smith, ed roles in his “Firebird” (1949), “Pas Special to the Chicago Tribune de Dix” (1955) and his exuberant “Al- legro Brillante” (1956), a 13-minute Hailed for her “thrilling power of masterpiece. momentum,” Maria Tallchief was In her 1997 autobiography, co-au- one of the 20th Century’s greatest thored with Larry Kaplan, she wrote ballerinas, key player in the art of wryly of their marriage: “Passion and George Balanchine and later a force romance didn’t play a big role....We in the history of Chicago dance. saved our emotion for the classroom. Tallchief, a longtime Chicagoan, And despite his reputation as a much died Thursday at Northwestern Me- married man obsessed with balleri- morial Hospital, according to family nas, George was no Don Juan.” members. She was 88. As a young dancer, she had studied “She was truly legendary, not only with Bronislava Nijinksa and danced as one of the wives of Balanchine, with the Ballet Russe de Monte Car- but an extraordinary expert on mul- lo. In 1952, she appeared briefly as tiple planes of the art,” Kenneth von legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova in Heidecke, a Tallchief protege and the film “Million Dollar Mermaid,” head of the Von Heidecke Chicago starring Esther Williams. A pas- Festival Ballet, said. “She brought to sionate ballet enthusiast to the end, us a vast treasure of knowledge and in later years she served as artistic expertise, even including the laws advisor to the Chicago Festival Bal- of physics that determined what we let, run by her protege Kenneth Von did and the spiritual aspects of our Heidecke. work.” She had her struggles, including She was director of ballet for the her Chicago husband’s brief stint in Lyric Opera of Chicago for most of jail for tax evasion. But through it all the 1970s, and, in 1981, launched she never lost her imposing, elegant the Chicago City Ballet and served bearing or sharp wit. as co-artistic director until its 1987 “There’s a price to be paid for doing demise. Earlier, she was married to serious dance,” she told the Tribune Balanchine for six years and, during in a 1987 interview. “As my druggist the late 1940s and early ‘50s, served said the other day, ‘You’re now pay- as his star in major early works of See Tallchief Courtesy Photo/Russell Tallchief the New York City Ballet. She creat- —Continued on Page 9 Maria Tallchief, Osage prima ballerina. ON Supreme Proposed CFR changes Court to rule on spur discussion on nepotism case writing ON Village laws By Benny Polacca Osage News By Benny Polacca village or “be historically Osage News associated with the village” The Third Osage Nation while requiring the chair- Congress is asking the Osage Proposed changes to the man to reside in the village. Nation Supreme Court to de- federal regulations govern- Currently all board mem- clare Principal Chief John Red ing the three Osage Indian bers must be “domiciled in Eagle’s appointment of his Villages are sparking dis- the village.” older brother Eddy Red Eagle cussions on whether the On April 19 during the Jr. to the Osage Nation Energy Osage Nation should create day’s Hun-Kah Session, Services LLC Board unconsti- and pass its own laws to run members of the Third ON tutional, according to a filed the villages with less federal Congress each received a court complaint. oversight. copy of the draft changes, Chief Red Eagle appointed The questions arose after which set off inquiries on his older brother, a former ON Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News a draft document of amend- who wrote the changes and Congressman, to the ONES ments to the Code of Federal whether anyone attended LLC board, in January. The Eddy Red Eagle Jr. shakes hands with Osage Nation Trial Court Judge Regulations section on the the periodical meetings held appointment was subject to Marvin Stepson after he is sworn in to serve on the Osage Nation Energy villages was released to the to discuss CFR changes. Congressional confirmation Services, LLC board Feb. 7. Third ON Congress on April Congressman Geoffrey during the 2013 Hun-Kah Ses- tion expired with the session’s to consider. Red Eagle Jr. can- 19 with changes including Standing Bear announced sion, but session ended April end, but the case remains a not serve on the board in the an overhaul on selecting the the document’s existence 22 without a confirmation vote. litigation item for the two pre- See epotism N Five-Man Boards for each during session, noting the Eddy Red Eagle’s confirma- siding Supreme Court justices —Continued on Page 6 village by placing the con- current CFRs were last formation authority on the changed in 1968. “I just Principal Chief. thought the governing body Third ON Congress votes 7-6 to appropriate Another proposed change of the Nation should step in calls for giving the Princi- and ask ‘what’s going on?’ pal Chief the final authority A lot of questions are on us, $13 million for campus master plan power to grant permission we better act before they By Benny Polacca for tribal dances held in write away.” Osage News the villages. The current Pawhuska village board CFRs give such authority Chairwoman Paula Stabler The Third Osage Nation to the “Council,” and have said she was aware of the Congress voted to appropriate not been updated in 40-plus CFR meeting discussions, $13 million toward building years. “but could not get any infor- phase one of the new govern- A proposed change to the mation” during the board’s ment campus master plan on Five-Man Board (referred to April 22 meeting. Discus- April 18. as the “village committee” in sions of revising the village The bill (ONCA 13-13 spon- the CFRs) calls for amend- bylaws and regulations sored by Congressman RJ ing the qualifications to are not new to the current Walker) authorizes the $13 the Hominy and Pawhuska Pawhuska village board million to come out of the Na- Courtesy Photo/Bruce Cass boards to allow board mem- See CFR See Campus A schematic of the Osage Nation Campus master plan shows what the bers to either reside in the —Continued on Page 4 —Continued on Page 4 campus will look like after phase one is completed.

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The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee denied the Osage Minerals Council’s request to extend the comment period in the updating of the Code of Federal Regulations to the oil and gas production on the Osage Minerals Estate. The NRC held their last meeting April 2 at the Wah- Zha-Zhi Cultural Center, with many speeches against the proposed changes made to the CFRs, followed by many ac- knowledgements of hard work. Shannon Shaw Duty/Osage News “I’m disappointed that ABOVE: Osage County Cattlemen’s Association President Jeff Henry (left), there’s not more shareholders speaks with BIA Director Mike Black (right) at the Negotiated Rulemaking here,” said Curtis Bear, Osage Committee meeting April 2 at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center. Minerals Councilman. Bear said he did not agree with Shannon Shaw Duty/Osage News the majority of the changes BELOW: Members of the Osage Minerals Council and the Negotiated made to the CFRs and that Rulemaking Committee caucus before a vote is taken on whether to ap- the changes will debilitate prove or disapprove of the proposed changes made to the Osage Miner- the oil and gas production in als Estate Code of Federal Regulations at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Cen- Chalene Toehay/Osage News the Osage and he feels like he ter April 2. “failed as a minerals council- Three ballerinas on point in the National Museum of the American man.” Indian performance in Washington, D.C. March 20-23. Minerals Councilwoman Cynthia Boone said she felt like the shareholders were get- Osage ballet performs ting the “bum’s rush” from the advisory committee and in a way the OMC is getting paid at National Museum back for the 2011 Osage Trust Case Settlement. “The OMC started this lawsuit and the of the American Indian BIA is not letting us have a say in this process.” By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan Some of the changes Boone Osage News referenced was the changing in value per barrel to the greater WASHINGTON – The Osage ballet received an over- of the average NYMEX daily whelming amount of compliments and standing ovations prices of oil at Cushing, Okla., during their four-day performance in Washington, D.C. for the month in which the pro- measure our gas production ter, the environment and hu- Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet performed at the Smithso- duced oil was sold; the bond- properly…this will protect the man health.” nian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) ing for plugging a single well land, putting in regulations on BIA Director Mike Black March 20-23 in the museum’s Rasmuson Theater. to $5,000; in terms of leases, H2S, oil spills…” thanked all the participants at “People loved the story – they loved the joy and felt a lot changing the word from “ap- Minerals Councilman My- the meeting and said the NRC of the terror and sadness,” said Randy Tinker Smith, bal- prove” to “consult” when the ron Red Eagle said he wants worked hard on the proposed let director. “They also saw that we have persevered and OMC is concerned. the proposed changes ap- changes. continued as a people…they were really thrilled with that.” “It makes me wonder what’s pealed. “We did fix what took 152 After performing in Tulsa and Bartlesville, Smith was going to happen to our miner- “They’re (shareholders) go- years with a $380 million set- surprised at, “the healing that happens to Native people in als estate in the future,” Boone ing to confront me ‘Why did tlement,” Black said. He said the audience.” As well as the amount of non-Indians that said. “I’ve heard some of the you do that? Why did you let the NRC’s goal was to help the took the time to learn about the Osage people. producers say they’re not com- this happen?’ I’ll have to an- Osage Nation “manage this “When we went to the Smithsonian I kind of was expect- ing back to the Osage.” swer,” Red Eagle said. “You all minerals estate in the way ing that, but it went further reaching and I thought it was Councilman Andrew Yates, (pointing at BIA officials) will it should be managed for all just an amazing exposure of our tribe to people all over. We and member of the NRC, said go home to Denver and other those involved…this is the end even had Osages there from California and Florida,” Smith the changes weren’t perfect places.” of the process.” said. but all parties involved worked Minerals Councilman Curtis The Negotiated Rulemaking More than 1,000 people attended the ballet over the four- to find a common ground. He Bear said he wanted everyone Committee (NRC) is charged day period. said the higher standards set at the meeting to know he was with updating the CFRs as a “The show was a wonderful success,” said Janet Clark, might benefit the Osage in the voting “no” for the proposed part of the 2011 Osage Trust NMAI’s cultural arts program specialist. “Almost full hous- long run since for decades the changes. Case settlement that gave es Wednesday to Friday, and packed on Saturday…we had Osages were getting pennies A very vocal group pres- the BIA two years to improve to turn people away.” on the dollar. ent at all eight meetings and things in the Osage. In 2011 Alexandria Badea, who is originally from Romania, at- “I have always been very 16 public comment periods the U.S. Court of Federal tended the performance with her family on March 22. much in favor of following fed- was the Osage County Cattle- Claims ruled and awarded “It was totally new to me and was very nice,” she said. “It eral regulations, especially en- men’s Association. Led by Jeff the Osage approximately $380 seems like there is a desire to fight back and keep going… vironmental standards,” Yates Henry, he said the OCCA was million for the historical losses it is wonderful to see how new traditions and old traditions said, referencing the hydrogen not pleased with the proposed to its trust funds and interest are combined.” sulfide dangers and the new changes and felt that the BIA income as a result of govern- Badea also liked how there were children involved in the regulations addressing H2S completely ignored their re- ment mismanagement of trust ballet and said her daughter couldn’t believe the dancers specifically. quests. assets for claims arising from performed for an hour straight. Yates also thanked Akin “It’s very disappointing. At 1972 to 2000. The case was The dancers rehearsed for 14 hours a day for three days Gump attorney Merrill God- the March meeting they (NRC) started under the 30th Osage to make sure safety issues were handled before the perfor- frey for his work with the NRC completely disregarded our Tribal Council under Principal mances. and the 2011 Osage Trust proposed changes and we nev- Chief Charles Tillman. “When we were traveling across the country to do this Case and called him a “fine er heard any reason why our The proposed changes will show we didn’t know quite what to expect and we had not young man.” The OMC fired requests weren’t considered,” been in this theater space before,” Smith said. “The theater Godfrey at their last meeting now go through the Feder- Henry said. “I think we will space was about 15 feet narrower than what we had been in, March 20. al Advisory Committee Act continue to take the next ap- (FACA) process. They will be which was a little dangerous.” OMC Chairman and NRC See Ballet propriate course, whoever that given to BIA Director Mike committee member Galen —Continued on Page 6 Crum said the changes gave may be, whether it be that of Black to review and will go accountability where there the BIA, DOI (Department of through one more public com- was none. the Interior), at the DC level ment period before U.S. Secre- “We had no auditing, no ac- and continue to work through tary of the Interior to consider counting functions what-so- a revised version and see it the changes. ever,” Crum said. “This will through…we’ll stay involved Some of the proposed chang- put in regulations that will for the betterment of the wa- es to the 35-page CFRs include: 619 Kihekah • Pawhuska, OK 74056 • Language in docu- (918) 287-5668 ment to reflect the 2006 www.osagenews.org Osage Constitution • Royalty rate the sum of Editor no less than 20 percent of Shannon Shaw Duty the mineral extracted Reporters • Commencement money to Benny Polacca surface owner for each well rose from $300 to $2,500 Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan • Payment to surface owner Editorial Assistant for tank batteries rose from Chalene Toehay $100 to $500 per tank • Prohibition of pollution Osage News Editorial to the surface and to Board Interim Members subsurface fresh water Jerri Jean Branstetter Shannon Shaw Duty/Osage News Lu King More than 100 people attended the final NRC meeting at the Wah-Zha- See Oil and Gas Teresa Trumbly Lamsam Zhi Cultural Center April 2. —Continued on Page 12 Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 3

Osage LLC reports $5.8 Osage members asked to take million in losses for 2012 Survey on clan membership By Benny Polacca losses, but the govern- Osage News ment is dried up with Osage News funding.” What clan are you from? The Osage Limited Echota’s value A common question asked among Osage tribal members and now the Liability Company re- dropped with the Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office is asking the Osage people to ported a $5.8 million frozen contracts be- participate in a short survey about their Osage clans. loss in 2012, making “The survey is part of the Osage Clan Research Project, an anthropologi- cause the company’s it the largest sum lost cal study that I’m conducting,” said Welana Fields, ONHPO tribal research in a calendar year workload decreased assistant. “The objective of this study is to provide an ethnographic de- since the entity’s 2008 and was factored into scription of the current state of the Osage clan system.” launch. 2012’s losses, said Bob Fields said she will start circulating the survey May 1 and end July 31. The $5.8 million is Petre, the LLC’s chief The survey is web based and powered by Survey Monkey. Participants can more than double the financial officer. “We take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osageclan2013. amount the LLC lost believed we had a good The survey is designed for only one person at a time but Fields said that parents can also take the survey for their children and other family in 2011, which is $2.4 forecast at the time of members without computers or disabilities. She will also be traveling to million. The LLC has Carol Leese (Echota’s) purchase,” the three Osage districts of Pawhuska, Hominy and Grayhorse so Osages yet to report a profit he said. Echota was ac- without Internet access can take the survey in person. with losses posted each year thus far. quired for $3 million in October 2011, “Once the data is collected, it will be used to educate the Osage people The $5.8 million added onto the $5.7 but its current value was not disclosed on the current Osage clan system to provide the Osage people with a nu- million lost in the LLC’s first four years by Leese. merical approximation of Osage clans, bands, and district populations as totals $11.5 million in losses as of April. Congressman William “Kugee” Su- well as identify the oral stories, customs, or traditions that go along with LLC officials say the 2012 losses pernaw asked why the LLC did not see Osage clans,” Fields said. “I believe it is important that we as Osage people came from expected business operation assess our current state of knowledge of our clans; to educate ourselves and the losses coming when Echota was losses plus unexpected circumstances preserve this information. I am happy to invite all Osage tribal members to such as awarded government contract purchased. “We didn’t do enough due participate in this project by taking this short survey.” funds frozen due to federal budget con- diligence, that was a lesson learned … If you do not have internet access or are unable to attend any of the straints after the LLC acquired Echota Those contracts, we didn’t know were site visits please call Welana Fields at 918-287-5307 to request a survey Technologies Corp. in 2011. Echota is gone … We wouldn’t have bought the through the mail. the first company acquired by the LLC company at that point if they weren’t “The success of this project lies with the Osage people, so please take where it has 100 percent ownership. active,” Leese said. the survey for yourself and other family members who may need assistance and help spread the word by forwarding the survey,” Fields said. “Help us The losses are a blow to the LLC as Supernaw, a critic of the LLC since it targets the government-contracting preserve our present for our future. Thank you for your participation.” it started reporting losses, said: “I’m arena to seek work for its 8(a)-certified Survey Site Visits: hoping that this Congress has learned entities. Created by a U.S. Congres- Pawhuska May 3, Constantine Theatre 9 a.m.-3 p.m. some lessons … If there’s one lesson sional Act, the Small Business Ad- May 4, Osage Tribal Museum 1 p.m.-4 p.m. ministration issues 8(a) certifications that this Congress should learn is you Hominy May 20, Osage Nation Education Department 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to businesses seeking work contracts just can’t solve every problem by throw- Fairfax May 21, Fairfax Language Center 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the government. The 8(a) status ing money at it.” The survey link can also be accessed through the Osage Nation website is intended to give disadvantaged and Despite being grilled about the loss- at http://www.osagetribe.com/. es, Leese said 2013 is “our turnaround minority-owned business entities an To request a copy of the survey or for more information contact Wela- opportunity to compete for government year” for the LLC, with revenue to sig- na Fields at [email protected] or call (918) 287-5307. Send a letter contracting jobs. nificantly increase by year’s end. “As to Welana Fields, ONHPO Tribal Research Assistant, 627 Grandview, According to LLC CEO Carol Leese, we get more mature, forecasting will Pawhuska, OK 74056. the LLC was notified about three be better because we’ll have more con- months after its purchase of Echota tracts from year to year,” he said. that funding for 16 of the company’s Native Peoples magazine featured 24 government contracts was frozen. Leese and the LLC in its March/April Osage Congress reissues subpoena Those contracts were with the federal edition where Leese gave an overview Department of Defense. The contract freeze left the LLC no description of the LLC. The article re- for Rod Hartness contract choice but to reorganize Echota, which ported the LLC forecasted a gross rev- By Shannon Shaw Duty his motion to quash included terminating the company enue of about $60 million. Leese said Osage News was successful. He re- the LLC will make this year’s revenue president and CEO based with the signed shortly after. company in Tennessee. largely from its Osage Manhattan Osage Nation “This was unexpected, this was gut- Builders construction contract work on Treasurer Callie wrenching, it was a very hard time in the Osage Casino projects for the new Catcher filed a mo- Motion to quash the life of the LLC,” Leese said. “We Ponca City and Skiatook hotel/casinos. tion to quash the According to the had to reorganize the company – that LLC Board member Jim Parris said congressional sub- motion, the subpoena took a little bit of engineering because a new performance measuring system poena that asks for was issued without a these government contracts have spe- is being implemented to monitor the the consulting con- signature of the inter- cific capabilities that have to bein- tract and any other LLC’s monthly progress to see if the ested party requesting volved in these different contracts, top contract Rod Hart- subsidiaries meet their goals and mar- the subpoena and spe- secret clearance is one of those.” ness may have had gins. cifically points out that The LLC board and Leese addressed with the Nation for the losses during its April 11 annual Also during the April 11 meeting, the past 12 months. Red Corn and Edwards report to the ON Congressional Com- board member Paul Bruce said he is According to Rod Hartness signatures are miss- merce and Economic Development not seeking another term with his term Catcher’s motion to ing, thus making the Committee. Other 2012 losses included expiring with the Hun-Kah Session, quash, the subpoena had a couple of subpoena invalid. The March 13 sub- the cost of doing business such as trav- citing family and health issues needing flaws. The main flaw being there was poena is attached as “Exhibit A” and el and office expenses, Leese said. his attention. no signature page authorizing the sub- there is no signature page. Leese said the LLC completed a “due Congresswoman Shannon Edwards poena. The subpoena was requested Second, Catcher claims the sub- diligence” research on Echota like it commended Bruce for taking on the from the Congressional Commerce and did with its other subsidiaries and pas- poena subjects her to undue burden LLC board work since its launch, with Economic Development Committee sive investment opportunities. He said and hardship. Third, she claims that Congress members Raymond Red and the signatures of the chairwoman, more scrutiny should have focused on requesting the contract is outside the Corn and John Maker also expressing Congresswoman Shannon Edwards, the company’s contracting component. and the Speaker of the Congress, Ray- scope of the committee’s duties, which gratitude before the meeting moved “We should’ve had a due diligence mond Red Corn, were missing. is “researching and investigating legis- process just with contracts and try to into executive session to discuss LLC The subpoena was served by the lative issues.” The motion refers to the forecast the Department of Defense proprietary matters. With Bruce’s de- Osage Nation Police Department to Osage trial court findings for Kemble, and we didn’t do that,” Leese said later parture there is one vacancy on the Catcher on March 13. where the trial court could not find in adding, “I was disappointed in the 2012 five-member board. “Regarding the initial subpoena, the committee’s minutes to identify the it was signed properly by myself and legislative purpose served by obtaining by the Committee Chairwoman, Con- gresswoman Edwards, but the sig- the requested documents. May 20th nature page was not left with the Fourth, Catcher claims the sub- is the deadline Treasurer when it was served,” Red poena is “sufficiently vague and over- Corn said. “We issued a second sub- broad as to constitute an undue burden for all submissions for the poena to obtain proper service of the and hardship on the Petitioner, who is entire document on the Treasurer.” forced to guess what specific contract(s) The result is Catcher’s motion to the Subpoena is referring.” She claims June issue of the quash the subpoena issued on March the contract with Hartness contains 13. Her attorneys are Oklahoma City- privileged and protected information, based Kirke Kickingbird and William Norman, both of Hobbs Straus Dean & which intrudes on Chief Red Eagle’s Walker. Executive Privilege. The Osage Congress issued a sec- Members of the commerce commit- ond subpoena to Catcher April 8, sig- tee include Edwards, chair, Congress- natures included, commanding her to women Alice Buffalohead and Maria appear before the Osage Congressional Whitehorn, Congressmen John Maker, Mark it on your calendars! Commerce and Economic Development Speaker Raymond Red Corn and Wil- committee on April 17 at 10 a.m. liam “Kugee” Supernaw. Catcher could file another motion www.osagenews.org to quash the second subpoena as well. A second motion to quash the second subpoena issued by the congress was 619 Kihekah • Pawhuska, OK 74056 Former ON Treasurer William Kemble did the same in 2011 when his emails not filed by the time this edition of the were subpoenaed by the congress and Osage News went to press. 4 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org

taken in meetings of the Osage CFR Nation’s Attorney General’s of- –from Page 1 fice, the Principal Chief’s office and the BIA over an extended elected in September, but the period of time with all parties draft document discussion having an opportunity to ex- brought the issue back to the press their opinions.” forefront. Jones said its unknown “This is the basis for our when the next CFR meet- culture, if it wasn’t for these ing will be held since Currey villages, we’d be off in some planned and coordinated the pasture somewhere,” Stabler meetings. He did note that said. some BIA officials said the bu- Congresswoman Shannon reau would consider repealing Edwards questioned who wrote most of the village CFRs if the the changes and said she would Nation passed its own laws in write a Congressional resolu- governing the villages. Jones tion requesting that the BIA not said the BIA would still need adopt any changes to the CFRs to approve residential permits which conflict with the 2006 since the Superintendent must Osage Constitution. The reso- review them. lution (ONCR 13-13) passed “The BIA has said many unanimously on April 22. times they’re willing to repeal ON Attorney General Jeff what’s written (except in the Jones said he’s attended the case of permits) if we have meetings with the BIA and laws in place,” Jones said. said outgoing Osage Agency “Congress needs to pass Superintendent Melissa Cur- some enabling legislation giv- Benny Polacca/Osage News rey, who informed Jones she’s ing villages authority to run retiring April 30, coordinated Residents and concerned citizens attend the April 22 meeting of the Pawhuska village board where the issue of villages,” Jones said, adding proposed changes to the Code of Federal Regulations regarding the villages is discussed. those meetings. Jones said the he believes discussions to do so CFR meetings were held peri- should involve the current vil- odically over the course of 1.5 lage boards adding: “I’m of the govern the villages, how- for maintenance of the Na- should occur in a coopera- years. opinion they are a part of the ever what we have before tion’s real property should tive effort that respects the The most recent CFR meet- Nation.” us is the BIA is in charge of be further defined by law. individual history and ings were held April 17-18 in it. If they make changes, it Elected officials (includ- customs of each village. Tulsa, Jones said with attend- Congress members on is my opinion they should ing the Village Committee Any legal framework for ees including BIA Solicitor collaborate with the Na- members) should no longer creating tribal village laws the villages should only be Alan Woodcock, BIA Reality tion. I believe the village be ‘looking the other way’ developed in full consulta- The Osage News asked the Officer Annette Jenkins and a residents should have a while money is diverted tion with village leadership representative from Principal Congress members about the say in any changes that for individual gain. There and residents. One option Chief John Red Eagle’s office idea of the Nation creating its are made.” – Congress- should be expanded by- is a single framework that with Debra Atterberry (senior own laws for the villages. The woman Alice Buffalohead laws and written policies establishes how the Village adviser) and Deidre Bigheart following are some comments and procedures, which, Boards interact with the (director of governmental af- shared in the Congress mem- • “These villages are the last if followed, will prohibit Nation, but allows flex- fairs) attending separate days. bers’ responses. of our old reservation. As a misuse of funds from hap- sovereign nation, if there’s ibility in how each Village On the draft changes to the • “The Osage Nation should pening. I think all current CFRs, Jones said he received any changes needed to be Board governs and what enact basic legislation sup- elected officials who have regulations they adopt. the document from Currey made, we should make the residences in the villages porting the Village local It’s just going to take some on behalf of the BIA before governments and provide changes ourselves. If BIA should be mindful of their the recent meetings started. time, effort, and dialogue more of a police presence to wants to give control over ethical responsibilities, Once reviewing the document, with each Village Board to combat crime. The high cost (to the Nation), we should and take a limited role in Jones saw inconsistencies with determine what will work of utility hook-ups and basic have some open meetings formulating new laws and Osage law and said: “This is best.” – Congressional services needs attention. with the tribe and espe- CFR regulations. New laws not going to work.” Speaker Raymond Red Corn The BIA no longer provides cially the village residents.” should be crafted in the “She just presented some- financial assistance, so – Congressman John Maker spirit of the purpose of the • “I would like to have the thing to the (CFR meeting) there is no need for BIA village reserves as set forth full input of the village com- committee to get started, we • “I believe the Constitu- regulations. Federal law in the 1906 Act. The lessons mittees before we make any didn’t work on it anymore,” tion and current Osage keeps the Villages under of the past should guide changes. Financial checks Jones said of Currey. Those law mandate that all of federal and Osage Nation the future.” – Congress- and balances are neces- present moved onto other CFR the People’s funds must be jurisdiction and there are woman Shannon Edwards sections for other proposed appropriated in accordance sary for the protection of cross-deputization and changes, he said. with Osage laws, and that • “Speaking as one mem- residents. Beyond that, the other agreements which Currey and the BIA Office of the current laws require ber, I believe each Village government should inter- can be made with the local Public Affairs in Washington the Village Committees to should be empowered to fere as little as possible cities and Osage County, did not respond to Osage News present budgets and justi- develop their own regu- with their way of doing which BIA can be part of inquiries before this story was fications for their proposed lations. Whether those things. For example: Out as federal trustee.” – Con- published. expenditures of the Nation’s regulations are then ap- here, we have an elected gressman Standing Bear Chief Red Eagle’s office re- funds. I also think that the proved by the Executive Chief, under the arbor the leased a comment on the meet- • “In a perfect world, I think roles of the Village Commit- and/or Congress is a sub- Head Committeeman is ings stating: “The review of the it would be wonderful for tees vis a vis the Nation’s ject for discussion, but in Chief.” – Congressman Wil- CFRs is a process being under- the Nation to be able to departments responsible any case those discussions liam “Kugee” Supernaw.

olution passed with the same Campus 7-6 vote count with Assis- –from Page 1 tant Principal Chief BigHorse ON Congress share support, concerns for tion’s general treasury fund breaking the tie. and places it into a revolving During the December spe- $13 million bill for master plan phase fund for construction of the cial session, Executive Branch and programs that need to be would like to see if that money long-discussed master plan By Benny Polacca officials noted estimates to close to one another.” really does come in.” to replace the current old and Osage News build phase one would reach Congresswoman Alice Buf- Congressman John Maker outdated campus infrastruc- $22.7 million. said he believes many are in ture. Efforts to fund the first build- falohead said, “this is one of According to the master agreement the campus needs During a late afternoon ses- ing phase of the long-discussed the most agonizing decisions plan, ON departments eas- new buildings, but said he is sion, the legislative body voted Osage Nation governmental I think many of us have faced ily accessible in close proxim- concerned about the amount 7-6 to pass ONCA 13-13, which campus sparked debate from – it’s a lot of money.” Buffa- ity by Osages and visitors will the Nation will pay to build is an act to establish the re- ON Congress members who lohead said she visited with be built in phase one with the the master plan. “We’re go- volving fund for the campus supported or voted down the government employees while welcome center. The Nation’s ing to have to borrow money master plan. The bill also ap- $13 million appropriation bill studying the issue and not- we’re going to go into debt … propriates $13 million from police department and Trea- April 18. ed Congress also has space We don’t even know how much the Nation’s general treasury sury office would also get new Congress members aired crunch issues with three Con- phase two is and we’re going fund to be spent on completing buildings. Other entities in- their support or concerns for gress members sharing one of- to have to borrow more money phase one of three proposed cluding the Bureau of Indian the bill before voting. Here fice. “Do I think that some of and then phase three, borrow building phases of the plan. Affairs, roads and government are some comments shared by our buildings are inadequate? some more money ... We have Assistant Principal Chief branches will also receive new Congress members that day: A lot of them are. Our employ- a lot of needs for our people, Scott BigHorse broke the tie buildings. Congressman R.J. Walker ees are worthy of having a nice we need senior housing in our with a “yes” vote. Also voting Historical buildings in- office space to come in.” Buffa- started working for the Nation other districts.” “yes” were Congress members: cluding the Superintendent’s in 2002 and recalls seeing the lohead said she will vote “yes” Congresswoman Maria Archie Mason, RJ Walker, house, Tribal Museum and Nation grow in areas of govern- noting she also wanted to give Whitehorn said she would vote Shannon Edwards, John Free, Principal Chief’s office will ment infrastructure, employ- an opportunity for the Chief’s “no” because she doesn’t know Alice Buffalohead and Con- remain standing with the pro- ees, membership and gaming. office to consider the bill after how much the master plan will gressional Speaker Raymond posed master plan buildings. He served on the master plan reviewing finances. cost adding she’s heard more Red Corn. Seattle-based architectural committee while working in Congressman Geoffrey “No” votes came from Geof- than one cost estimate. “One firm CollinsWoerman created the Roads Department. Standing Bear acknowledged frey Standing Bear, William of the reasons I have a prob- the master plan and has been “Obviously (the Nation’s the concerns for employees “Kugee” Supernaw, Maria lem with the plan is because working with the Nation since growth) sounded off an alarm having adequate workplaces, Whitehorn, Daniel Boone, John in the (government operations 2009. A planning committee that we needed to start plan- but pointed to concerns of Jech and John Maker. committee) chair I sit in, I selected the firm that year ning for the future, part of that timeliness and the ongoing an- ONCA 13-13’s passage is the have to appropriate money for during the Principal Chief Jim nual gaming revenue freeze. “I latest step in efforts made by plan was to start building a the plan that they give me. I Gray administration. the ON government to fund master campus plan with an- would like to consider it again feel like this project has not the master plan being devel- Principal Chief John Red ticipated growth,” said Walker. in a key moment after the two planned from the budgetary oped by Seattle-based archi- Eagle signed ONCA 13-13 into “We hired a world-renowned casinos (Ponca City and Skia- aspect, I don’t feel like they tectural firm CollinsWoerman. law on April 19. consultant to come in here to took) are up and running. We have handed me a paper that The Congress passed a reso- Bruce Cass, director of the help us develop this plan… have committed tens of mil- says ‘I want to build this and lution (ONCR 13-01, Walker) Nation’s Tribal Development We’re at a point now where lions of dollars into those two this is how much it’s going to during a Dec. 5 special session and Land Acquisition Depart- $23 million will build what I facilities with the understand- cost.’” to authorize the Executive ment, said construction on consider…the necessary com- ing from (casino management) Congressional Speaker Ray- Branch to seek a $10 million phase one will take two years ponents that consolidate the they should be increasing our mond Red Corn said he sup- loan to also fund phase one of to complete once construction programs that serve our peo- revenue. We are counting our See MASTER PLAN the master plan. The loan res- starts. ple and group the employees chickens before they hatch. 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Tax Commission hopes to extend Tobacco Compact to 2017 By Shannon Shaw Duty tiations include discussion of deletion of certain compact Osage News current compacts and terms terms. therein, including provisions “While I do not feel it is ap- The Osage Nation is band- allowing for an extension of propriate to grant an exten- ing together with 23 tribal existing compacts to 2017.” sion of all current compacts nations in its hope to extend According to Osage tax for an extended period of its tobacco compact with the commissioners at their reg- time, I personally assure you state of Oklahoma till 2017. ularly scheduled meeting that the State of Oklahoma Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News At two intertribal meet- April 9, tribes are going to will negotiate new tobacco Health Authority Board members Margie Burkhart, Michael Moore and ings held in Stroud, Okla., stay together until a desired compacts in good faith,” Fal- Tom Foreman after they were sworn in by Osage Trial Court Judge Marvin the first on March 18 and the outcome is reached, said lin wrote. “I also commit that Stepson Feb. 7. Beverly Brownfield, Osage second on April 22, the tribes if the State of Oklahoma is have produced a unified front tax commissioner. Governor in serious good-faith negotia- as they negotiate with Okla- Brad Henry signed the Osag- tions with any Tribal Nation homa Governor Mary Fallin. es current tobacco compact on June 30, 2013, when the New Health Authority “Each tribe has a compact Dec. 10, 2008. current compacts expire, I in effect now, with impor- The Creek Nation, Kaw am willing to enter into short- tant provisions such as most Nation and the Cheyenne Board picks up where favored nations’ clauses de- Arapaho Nations already term tobacco agreements to signed to protect both the signed their compacts with allow time to finish negotia- interest of the tribes and the the state of Oklahoma. tions and insure that there last board left off state,” according to the April Fallin said in an April 4 are no significant disruption for the Osage Nation,” Oberly 22 letter signed by George letter to the UINOKT, that of tribal or state services as By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan said. Thurman, chairman of the she knows the tobacco com- a result of the expiration of Osage News The board went over ONCA United Indian Nations of pacts are equally beneficial current compacts.” The Osage Nation Health 11-116 at an April 15 regularly Oklahoma, Kansas and Tex- to tribes and the state but The next UINOKT meet- Authority Board has four scheduled board meeting and as. “Tribes have been compli- she believes that in some in- ing is May 6 at the Hard new board members and they came to the conclusion that ant with the compacts. We Rock Hotel and Casino in stances, the state would be are picking up where the last the Health Authority Board is expect any good-faith nego- better served by inclusion or Tulsa, Okla. board left off. a governing board that has the The board has had its ups authority over the ON Health and downs. Division, Burkhart said. In 2012, ON Health and “By looking at the law the Wellness Division Leader Nor- board is responsible for con- Legislation to start hospice care is ma Merriman was dismissed solidating and implementing from her job; then Lynette the organizational structure of Freeman, Ray Hankins, Tim the Osage Nation Health Divi- tabled in Commerce committee Tall Chief and Dr. Ron Shaw, sion,” she said. who were newly confirmed With that said, the board By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan “Sometimes it has to hit so we had to put the idea on members of the Health Au- wants to take a look at the Osage News close to home for us to real- hold until now,” Ward said. thority Board, issued a resig- Osage Nation Health Division ize we need to do something,” In Osage Home Health’s nation letter. and increase access to patient Osage Home Health may get she said. “Also, from what Te- plan it stated that they would The Osage Nation Execu- services, improve patient care a chance to start a hospice care need $250,000 to start up the resa told me there is only one tive Branch essentially put facility in Osage County. hospice. for Osage citizens and com- hospice provider in the area, the Health Authority Board “We’ve wanted to do this for However, the process to be- pacting health care for the which is in Fairfax.” on hold until this year when a long time and it would be a come licensed is timely and Osage Nation. Osage Home Health, locat- Osage Nation Principal Chief wonderful service to provide can take up to two years. “It is going to be a challenge ed in Pawhuska, is designed John Red Eagle appointed to our people,” said Teresa “It takes about approxi- but I am looking forward to to provide services to treat or Margie Burkhart (Osage/ Hudgins Ward (Osage), Osage mately six months for state working with the ON Health assist Osage, Native Ameri- Shawnee/Delaware), William Home Health board chair. license and once you have a Division and getting it to be can and non-Native American Tinker (Osage), Michael Moore Osage Nation Congress- state license you can apply for the best it can be,” Burkhart individuals who require inter- (Cherokee), and Tom Foreman woman, Alice Buffalohead a Medicare license which takes said. mittent and ongoing care after (Cherokee). (Osage), introduced ONCA 13- 6-12 month to get that license,” One objective is to compact being discharged from the hos- “I believe the Nation is very 26 during the 2013 Hun-Kah Ward said. the Pawhuska Indian Health pital or as deemed necessary fortunate to have such a highly Session. Also, they would have to Service. This is currently in qualified group of professionals The purpose of the leg- by a physician. have two active patients under the planning phase and Bur- on our Health Authority,” said islation was to appropriate Home health aides, regis- their care and they cannot bill khart said the board needs Debra Atterberry, Senior Ad- $150,000 to Osage Home tered or practical nurses, phys- them until after they become to request participation from viser to the Chief. “This group Health “in establishing a hos- ical therapists, occupational licensed, Ward said. Indian Health Services and has over 100 years of experi- pice service dedicated to serv- therapists or speech therapists “The expenses to start a hos- demonstrate three years of fi- ence combined in the areas of ing the needs of the people provide care to individuals in pice come with taking care of nancial stability, she added. public health administration, living within the Osage Nation their homes or in assisted liv- patients,” she said. “As far as we know the fi- tribal government, medicine territorial boundaries.” ing centers, if that is where the Committee members asked nancial part is complete but and healthcare accounting.” “Over the last year I have individual resides. various questions regarding we are going to double check The board began meeting at seen Home Health do amazing Osage Home Health’s plan, fi- and work on the other two the beginning of the year and things with the money they nances, marketing and hospice parts,” she said. Committee work as of April 15 all the members have,” Buffalohead said. “They certification. However, the board’s next The commerce commit- were confirmed and sworn into are on their own and I really Throughout the meeting immediate priority is work- tee discussed ONCA 13-26 on office. just wanted to help them since Buffalohead pushed for the ing on their budget as well as April 9. Ward and Nikki Re- The first few meetings held we need a hospice.” legislation and brought up goals and action plan, which is members went over the laws Since the election of the vard Lorenzo (Osage), Osage valid points such as the hos- due in June. concerning the Health Au- Home Health co-chair, were pice facility could provide jobs, At the board’s meeting on Third Osage Nation Congress, thority board such as the open present at the meeting. revenue and the fact the mon- April 4, Chief Red Eagle was six congress members have meetings act, health authority Osage Home Health pro- ey would be going to a worthy in attendance and Oberly an- lost their mothers, including act and the board and commis- vided the committee a master cause. nounced that Maria Rumsey Buffalohead. sions act. plan they had put together in “We’ve given millions to the had stepped down as the ON Buffalohead actually had Jennifer Oberly, Division 2011. Osage LLC and they have lost Fitness Center director and hospice care for her mother Leader for the ON Health and “In 2011, we had a really millions,” Buffalohead said. Anthony Shackelford, ON Pre- and the nurse traveled from Wellness and the Social Ser- good amount of money to move “For me, if we passed this leg- vention director, had taken Kansas. She said depending on vices Division for the Nation, islation it would be the most her place. the weather, it could take the forward with the hospice but will be working in conjunction worthy of all monies we’ve ap- The fitness centers were also nurse two hours one way. we were audited by Medicare with the board to improve the propriated. moved from the Clinical/Medi- Health and Wellness Division. “Every year they are up cal Department to the Preven- “I am fairly new in this posi- against something,” she add- tion Department. Oberly is tion and the Health Authority ed. “I don’t want to see what working on getting all the fit- Lengthy environmental Board has all new members so happen to them two years we are getting use to our roles See Health Board ago when they were told they and how to best work together —Continued on Page 6 study changes Enbridge weren’t part of the Nation.” According to Ward, this is the first year the board has deal with Osage Nation been involved with the Osage By Shannon Shaw Duty days and would not meet proj- Nation Executive Branch and Osage News ect deadlines when the pipe the Osage Nation Congress. yard needed to be construct- Also, this is the first year the A lengthy Bureau of Indian ed,” Jones said in an email. board has been given funds Affairs environmental review “We are still working on the from the Osage Nation. of the Nation’s Pershing prop- lease agreement for the 105- Osage Home Health is not a erty has changed a deal be- acre Pershing property. This provider within the ON’s med- tween Enbridge Inc. and the will be for equipment and ma- ical insurance network. Osage Nation Energy Services, terial storage, not a pipe yard. “I think in the past we were just overlooked,” Ward said. LLC. The lease agreement is being “However, the ON Executive Enbridge is still interested reviewed by legal counsel. The in the property, but instead of Branch has been trying to pull next step will be for the lease a pipe yard, which was origi- us in but it is going to take a agreement to be signed by En- nally planned, it will be used group effort to do that.” bridge and Chief Red Eagle, to store material and equip- The committee decided to ment, said Jill Jones, ONES and it will have to be approved table the legislation and wants LLC chairwoman. by BIA as well.” Osage Home Health to do an “BIA required an extensive Enbridge officials were in updated proposal. environmental assessment on Pawhuska the week of April “I would of liked to see the the 105-acre Pershing prop- 15 to meet with the Pipe legislation passed in the meet- erty before they would approve Line Contractors Association, ing but I respect the commit- Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News it for use as a pipe yard. This See Enbridge tee’s decision,” Buffalohead Dr. Patrick Tinker shortly after he was sworn in by Osage Trial Court Judge process typically takes 90-120 —Continued on Page 9 said. Marvin Stepson April 1. 6 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org

persons to the boards of the the Nation’s statutory laws nally stated the court would The next day, Gill filed a Nepotism Osage Nation.” and motioned for the court to issue its decision by April 26, –from Page 1 reply in support of the initial In the court complaint and dismiss the case. but later said the court may meantime, but could be reap- brief in support, Congressio- complaint. According to the In the response, Kickingbird require more time to consider pointed during the 2013 Tzi- nal legal counsel Loyed “Trey” document, Gill said there are also points to the timeliness the pleadings from Congress Zho Session when it convenes Gill writes: “The Osage Peo- and Chief Red Eagle, accord- more two questions present to in September. ple, through adoption of the of the complaint filing and ar- At issue is whether the Red Constitution, set the ethics gues: “Congress has attempted ing to her written orders. be answered by the Supreme Eagle familial relationship is standard for elected officials at to manufacture the immediacy Associate Supreme Court Court and wrote: a conflict of interest if Eddy a high level, and did so inten- by waiting until the very end Justice Jeanine Logan will 1) Does the Principal Chief’s Red Eagle is allowed to serve tionally to avoid abuses of the of session to file this action.” also consider the court com- on the board. The Congress past … In the circumstances He also writes: “It is apparent plaint. The three-judge High appointment of his brother, considered Eddy Red Eagle’s before us, the Principal Chief that Congress is attempting to Court has one vacancy yet to Eddy Red Eagle Jr. to the appointment on March 28, but has appointed his brother to a manufacture a dispute in or- be filled. ONES LLC Board violate tabled the confirmation vote Tribal Enterprise Board where der to use the judiciary as its According to Drent’s April Article X, Section 3, which pending further legal research compensation is paid for the 15 order, she said the Su- own political cover to protect states ‘All tribal officials on the question of whether the position and the position is one preme Court will consider the it from any potential political and employees of the Osage appointment violates the Na- of prestige within the Osage question: “Does the Principal tion’s Constitution and ethics Nation. If these facts do not ramifications for how it may Chief’s appointment of his Nation shall avoid even law, which has a section on rise to the level of giving the choose to handle the appoint- brother to the Osage Nation the appearance of impro- nepotism. appearance of impropriety in ment of Mr. Red Eagle to the priety in the performance Eddy Red Eagle Jr., who was the performance of Chief Red ONES Board.” Energy Services LLC Enter- present that day, said he under- Eagle’s duties, it is difficult to Regarding the ethics law prise Board violate Article X of their duties’; and of the Osage Nation Constitu- stood the delay after the vote imagine where that bar will be and appointment of Eddy Red 2) Does the Principal Chief’s adding, “Anything that makes set.” tion, which requires compli- Eagle Jr., Kickingbird argues appointment of his brother, our government stronger.” The complaint also notes Chief Red Eagle is not violat- ance with all laws of the Osage Article VI, Section 22 of the Nation, specifically chapter 6, Eddy Red Eagle Jr., to a On April 2, the Congress ing the law because the anti- voted 7-4 to file suit in the Constitution charges the ON section 207 of the Osage Na- board position on the ONES nepotism provision does not Supreme Court seeking a de- Congress “with establishing tion Code, which prohibits apply in this case because LLC Board, over which the claratory judgment ruling on laws that define and limit Osage Nation officials from Eddy Red Eagle would not be Principal Chief has direct the constitutionality of Red nepotism, and the Congress directly appointing persons an employee of the Nation if supervision, violate the Eagle’s appointment. Voting passed 15 ONC 6-101 et seq. related by blood to any em- “yes” were Congress members cited as the Osage Nation Eth- confirmed and Chief Red Eagle Osage Nation Ethics Law, ployment position or directly John Free, John Jech, John ics Law.” would not be a direct supervi- supervising such persons?” and therefore violate Article Maker, William “Kugee” Su- According to the ethics law sor of his brother. Afterward, Drent granted a X, Section 2 of the Osage pernaw, Maria Whitehorn, section 6-207 titled “anti-nep- According to the Nation’s motion from Gill requesting to Constitution by failing to Daniel Boone and Shannon otism”: “No Osage Nation offi- boards and commission law, respond to Chief Red Eagle’s comply with the law in per- Edwards. Voting “no” were cial or employee shall directly an “employee” is defined as any Alice Buffalohead, Geoffrey appoint to any employment response brief. In an April 22 forming his duty to appoint? person who provides services Standing Bear, RJ Walker and position with the Osage Na- written order, Drent said: “The to the Nation whether part- Raymond Red Corn. Congress- tion or directly supervise any Motion states that the Prin- Gill also disagreed with man Archie Mason was absent person or persons related by time, full-time or by express cipal Chief’s Answer Brief, Kickingbird’s argument on the contract, “but excludes any for the vote. consanguinity or affinity with- which was filed on April 19, timeliness issue of filing and person acting in their official The case is the first filed in the second degree of said raises new and factual issues pointed out the complaint was by an ON government branch Osage Nation official or public capacity as a board member to that warrant an additional filed on the ninth day of the requesting a declaratory judg- employee.” a board of the Osage Nation.” response. The Principal Chief ment since Congress passed it Gill also wrote in the court 24-day legislative session. Gill objected to the Motion accord- into law last year. If the case is complaint: “This question be- requested an expedited ruling Court decision requires ing to the Speaker. The Court considered, a ruling could set fore the Supreme Court is in more time has determined that its analy- as Congress hoped to consider precedent on future appoint- the public interest to answer Eddy Red Eagle’s appointment ments to ON boards and com- as it will assist public officials Supreme Court Chief Jus- sis would benefit from further missions. in the performance of their du- tice Meredith D. Drent origi- briefing from the Speaker.” by session’s end. The declaratory judgment ties in the future, and the facts law (ONCA 12-103, Edwards) before us are certainly capable gives original jurisdiction to of repetition by this Principal they had to make adjustments. grown men crying coming up the Supreme Court “for ac- Chief or future Chiefs.” Ballet Also, the ballet lost some of to me saying how beautiful it –from Page 2 tions of declaratory judgment Chief Red Eagle responds, their dancers and had to pick was and they didn’t know this between the Legislative and wants case dismissed Also, an entirely new scene up new ones for the D.C. per- about the Osage people.” Executive Branches of the In his response brief filed was added to the ballet and formance. Furthermore, Smith said Osage Nation over interpreta- April 19, Chief Red Eagle ar- about seven smaller sequences Terrance Stanton from Liv- a lot of opportunities have tion of the language or provi- gued the Supreme Court lacks in the ballet were rearranged. erpool, Pa., was amazed by the sions contained in the Osage jurisdiction to hear the case opened up for the ballet danc- “The kids (dancers) are pro- ballet performance on March Constitution.” With the declar- because: “Congress is effective- ers and artists. fessional and their hearts are 22. atory judgment law in place, ly requesting that the Court “This was a good practice really involved in our story “It was completely unex- legal disputes regarding con- interpret a statute, not a con- for us, taking the ballet on stitutional provisions between stitutional provision required because we have a lot of non- pected, it was basically a clas- the road; and while we were the legislative and executive by the Declaratory Judgment Osage dancers, but they are sical ballet performance of branches may bypass the trial Act.” serious about telling our story such magnitude in addition there someone from the Colo- court, which is typically the Kirke Kickingbird, an Okla- and I think they worked really with the overlay of the story of rado Ballet wants us to come jurisdictional starting point in homa City-based attorney for hard and did a great job,” she the Osage tribe,” Stanton said. to Denver and another group Osage tribal court cases. Chief Red Eagle, filed the re- added. Stanton was visiting NMAI wants to take us to the Kauff- sponse stating the case is “not According to the Congres- Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/San- with his wife and just hap- man Center for the Performing sional court complaint filed yet ripe enough for adjudica- tee Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh pened to hear the ballet would Arts in Kansas City, Missouri,” April 4, Congressional Speak- tion because there is no dis- Pueblo) saw the ballet twice. er Raymond Red Corn, acting pute.” Kickingbird argued the be doing a performance that she said. on behalf of the ON Congress, claim “is premised on a specu- “I think it is only natural day. Also, the Kirov Academy of “asserts that the Principal lative dispute – a dispute that seeing that the Tallchiefs (Ma- “The story was so impres- Ballet is going to try and get Chief’s appointment of his has not yet arisen … Principal ria and Marjorie) were prima sive, so enlightening and such scholarships for a couple of brother, Eddy Red Eagle Jr., Chief has made a nomination, ballerinas that an Osage story an enjoyment on so many dif- high school aged Osage chil- to the ONES, LLC Board is Congress has yet to act on it should be told through ballet,” ferent levels,” he said. “I had dren who are interested in the in violation of Article X, Sec- … If Congress believes that he said. never seen anything like that ballet, according to Smith. tion 3, which states ‘All tribal the appointment would violate Zotigh did say he saw a “pos- what so ever.” Osage law, Congress should “I have a committee and we officials and employees of the itive transition” from March Smith even had people com- Osage Nation shall avoid even simply choose to not confirm are going to figure out how we 21 to March 22 performances. ing up to her after the perfor- the appearance of impropriety the appointment.” are going to take 50 people on “The pairings of dancers mances in tears. in the performance of their du- Kickingbird argues the de- the road again,” she said. ties.’ By appointing his brother claratory judgment act does changed, the transitions were “One thing that happens, To see a video of the bal- to a board position, Principal not authorize the Supreme much smoother and the conti- that I was surprised at, was Chief Red Eagle is giving the Court to resolve disputes be- nuity flowed better on Friday,” a board member of the Kirov let performing at the NMAI, appearance of impropriety in tween the government branch- he said. Academy of Ballet in Wash- visit the Osage News YouTube performing his duty to appoint es over the interpretation of Smith understands where ington, D.C., came up to me channel at www.youtube.com/ Zotigh is coming from and said in tears,” she said. “I had osagenews.

Master Plan of the changes at their next counting and a master’s degree –from Page 4 Health meeting on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in health care administration. ports the bill for several reasons, noting: “If we appropriate at BlueStem Cardiology in William Tinker (co-chair) is $23 million (for phase one), that’s all they can spend…bids Board Bartlesville, Okla. a member of the Deer clan and come in high? Take something off.” Red Corn also referred –from Page 6 Burkhart (chair) grew up in is from the Pawhuska district. to a point that Maker made in his address: the cost of build- ness trainers certified. There the Grayhorse Indian Village He is a cardiologist and in ing will increase including costs of labor and inflation, are only two fitness trainers and went to school in Fairfax. 1983 became a founding part- meaning a larger appropriation could be necessary if de- currently certified. She has an associate’s degree ner of the BlueStem Cardiolo- layed. “Osages will benefit and our employees will benefit,” “All trainers are target to in nursing and a bachelor’s gy group in Bartlesville, Okla. he later added. be certified by the end of the degree in administrative lead- Tom Foreman works for the The Executive Branch told Congress the Nation spends year,” Oberly said in the meet- approximately $3 million per year on maintenance and pur- ership. She has been working Northeastern Tribal Health chasing older buildings to meet government space needs. ing. for the Cherokee Nation for 22 System in Miami, Okla. He ONCA 13-13 creates the revolving fund for the master plan, The Home Health board years in the Health Depart- is board certified in Family so it will be replenished when needed with money approved members were a little unsure ment. Since 2010, she has been Practice and holds a medical through Congressional appropriations, donations and other about the news since they did the supervisor for the Health degree from Oklahoma State revenue received through other legal sources. not have the opportunity to Prevention Program in Tahle- University College of Osteo- The bill (ONCA 13-13 sponsored by Congressman RJ vote on the changes. quah, Okla. pathic Medicine. Walker) passed after a tie vote was tallied and Assistant ON Executive Executive Moore (secretary/treasurer) “I think the board members Principal Chief Scott BigHorse voted “yes,” making the vote Director for Governmental Af- has worked at Jane Phillips are going to be really produc- 7-6. The bill authorizes creation of a revolving fund and ap- fairs, Deidre Bigheart, said Medical Center in Bartlesville, tive and I am looking forward propriates $13 million from the Nation’s general treasury fund for building phase one out of three. An additional $10 in the meeting the paperwork Okla., for the past 27 years. to working with them through- million to build phase one will come from a bank loan, au- had been put together but mis- He is the chief financial officer out the year,” Burkhart said. thorized by a Congressional resolution passed by majority placed until now. and vice president of finances. “They seem really engaged vote in the December 2012 special session. The board decided they He has a bachelor’s degree in and I feel we will have a good wanted to continue discussion business administration, ac- working relationship.” Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 7 8 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org Notah Begay III Foundation hosts free OU soccer clinic for Native Youth in April By Shannon Shaw Duty knowledge on nutrition and Osage News healthy living. Players learn the value of proper hydration, Native American youth took fruits, vegetables and exercise. over the University of Oklaho- “I thought it was great see- ma Women’s Soccer Complex ing all those Native kids run- April 14. ning around. Many different More than 100 Native youth tribes were represented and it from 31 tribes, ages five to 12, was good to see these kids just came from across Oklahoma having a good time. I think it to attend the Notah Begay is important to teach our young III (NB3) Foundation Soccer people to get along with people Program, hosted by the OU from other tribes and also im- women’s soccer team. The free portant to be physically fit,” Shannon Shaw Duty/Osage News camp began at 10 a.m. and said Amick Birdshead, who Native youth listen to the University of Oklahoma women’s soccer team before the start of the NB3 Soccer Pro- ended at 2 p.m. had two sons participate in the gram at the OU Women’s Soccer Complex in Norman, Okla. More than 100 Native youth from 31 tribes attended Joyce Oberly, whose 8-year- camp. “I would like to see our the camp on April 14. old son Jacob Law participated, tribes offer more sports camps said her son absolutely enjoyed and clinics, I know some offer the program and would do it the major sports but soccer is again next year if offered. Law one that I haven’t seen.” is Osage/Siletz/Comanche/ Birdshead’s sons Tvli, 12, Chippewa-Cree/Klamath and and Warren, 10, play soccer Northern Cheyenne and at- for the Ada soccer club. Tvli tends 2nd grade at Richmond and Warren are Chickasaw/ Elementary School in Stillwa- Choctaw/Cheyenne/Arapaho ter. and Lakota. “I truly appreciated the fact Randi Sunray, whose daugh- that he was able to fully par- ter and sons participated in ticipate in the high caliber soc- the NB3 soccer camp, resides cer clinic … for free! The clinic in Norman, Okla., and soccer coordinators and instructors is offered in junior high school were very organized and kept but not elementary school. Her the children moving through daughter Niigan, 12, sons Tdo- each station and building their hasan, 8, and Kowi, 5, all par- soccer skill set. Being taught ticipated in the camp. They are by college athletes was a thrill Kiowa/MOWA Band of Choc- to Jacob,” Oberly said. “I try taw Indians and Ponca. to impress upon him the im- “This event is awesome, portance of higher education. something positive for our kids So he was able to see another to get them moving. They play Shannon Shaw Duty/Osage News aspect of college, athletics and soccer in a league, but rarely Players from the OU Women’s Soccer team hand out gifts to the participants of the NB3 Foundation soccer clinic the soccer program.” see other Indian kids. It was April 14. The OU women’s soccer nice to see so many kids and team showed the youth how the families who support them snack, an OU #1 foam finger, a global sport, and while up attend another clinic,” Sunray to properly dribble the soccer staying for the entire clinic,” OU bobble head and Nike soc- until now access to this sport said. “This was a positive day ball, shoot the ball, the rules of Sunray said. “My kids loved it, cer ball. has been limited in Indian filled with laughter and sweat the game, physical fitness and they had fun! Every time I saw According to the NB3 web- Country, it has an incredible for our young Indian kids! shared stories of their soccer them, they were smiling ear to site, the NB3 Soccer Program’s potential to become a cost-ef- There were some definite ath- success. The coaches divided ear.” mission is to grow the sport of fective and major force for pro- letes out there that day.” the youth into groups accord- Once the camp finished the soccer in Indian Country as a moting physical activity and For more information about ing to age. OU women’s soccer players means of obesity and diabetes preventing childhood obesity the NB3 Foundation visit its According to the NB3 web- gave each participant an NB3 prevention and for youth lead- and type 2 diabetes. website at www.nb3founda- site, each camp incorporates t-shirt, water bottle, healthy ership development. Soccer is “My kids would definitely tion.org. Cultural Center offers finger-weaving class to keep tradition alive By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan year round. However, due to only worn at tribal dance time,” Osage News planning, other classes and according to Callahan who in- events, Hudgins hasn’t had terviewed the late Maudie The Osage Cultural Center the time to teach the class. Cheshewalla for the book. is offering free finger weaving Hudgins said she would like “Among these finger-woven ar- classes in hopes to keep the to start teaching the class year ticles are belts, garters, sacred tradition alive. round again and plans to keep sashes, and the bags used to “Finger weaving is a dy- it going as long as people at- carry religious articles.” ing art,” said Addie Hudgins, tend. West said finger weaving is Osage cultural coordinator “I believe it’s very important practiced on acrylic yarn but and instructor. “There are not to have the class and encour- wool yarn is most commonly many weavers left and very age those that stick with it, used. In the early days, buffa- few who know more than just because they are the ones that lo and human hair were used a couple of patterns.” will help keep the art alive,” since wool yarn did not exist, Hudgins learned how to fin- she said. according to Callahan. ger weave about 12 years ago Finger weaving is used to- In the finger weaving class- es, Hudgins helps students from Anita West, 74, who is a day to make Osage women’s Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News well-known finger weaver and belts, men’s garters and men’s through the entire process of their project. She helps stu- Jennifer Tiger works on her finger weaving during a Wah-Zha-Zhi Cul- instructor. However, due to ar- streamers for traditional dress dents pick colors, get set-up tural Center class. thritis, West no longer weaves. worn in the In-Lon-Schka then teaches them the basic West agrees with Hudgins dances. designs of finger weaving. that finger weaving is a dying It isn’t known when Osages The three basic patterns are art but believes the classes can began finger weaving but it is diagonal, chevron and double save it. agreed that it took place short- chevron. The more advanced “Finger weaving is needed ly after European contact, ac- designs are the arrow, double cording to the book by Alice for our Osage regalia so I don’t arrow, triple arrow and the believe it will totally die out,” Anne Callahan, “The Osage zigzag border. she said. “I hope the students Ceremonial Dance I’n-Lon- “Once they are comfortable will take a real interest in it Schka.” with one pattern, I have them and get it going again.” “Finger weaving is one of move onto a more complex Finger weaving class was the most religious types of art pattern and so on,” she said. the first class the cultural cen- done by the Osages, because “When they have learned all ter offered and it used to be the finger-woven articles are the basic patterns then they are usually ready to start a project (belt, streamers or gar- ters).” Hudgins admits it can be- Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News come tedious and West says Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center instructor Addie Hudgins helps Cherie you have to have a lot of pa- Leach during a finger-weaving class. tience. “You can’t just work on it rally, and others have to work one of my aunts who was left- for 15 minutes,” West said. at it, but I believe everyone handed.” “You have to set aside at least can do it,” West said. Jennifer Tiger, a finger- a hour or two to get anything West’s grandmother, Julia weaving student, remembers done.” Lookout taught her to how to seeing Osage women weave, The hardest part of finger finger weave when she was including West. nine years old. weaving is figuring out how “They made some of the to position your fingers, West “My grandmother used to most beautiful and intricate added. But that is where finger weave and I became in- artwork,” Tiger said. Hudgins comes in and helps terested since I spent a lot of Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan/Osage News students find the best way to time with my grandparents,” This is Tiger’s second try at A student’s woven belt using a double chevron pattern, commonly used hold their hands. she said. “I also learned from See Fingerweaving for Osage women’s belts to hold up their skirts. “Some people it comes natu- several other people including —Continued on Page 12 Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 9 Osage Nation taking steps to begin community gardens By Shannon Shaw Duty men Raymond Red Corn and Osage News Daniel Boone brought the idea to the Chief’s Office and from The Osage Nation is getting there the board was created, healthy, one garden at a time. Tiger said. Principal Chief John Red “A handful of members of Eagle has created a five-mem- Congress support this idea, ber Healthy Food Initiative which should provide jobs and team made up of Gail Boe, better health for our tribal director for Communities of members and program par- Excellence, Renee Harris, di- ticipants,” said Red Corn in a rector for the Women, Infants Feb. 10 “Update” email. “Such and Children program, Craig a program will take a couple of Walker, employee for the En- years to get off the ground, but vironmental and Natural Re- it’s time we started doing what sources department, Jennifer we used to do – provide Osage Tiger, director for the Stra- people with food planted, tilled tegic Planning and Grants and harvested with Osage Courtesy Photo/Jennifer Tiger Management and Debra At- hands, on Osage land.” The Osage Nation’s Healthy Food Initiative team visited the Chickasaw Nation’s Horticulture Department March terberry, Red Eagle’s senior Red Corn said there is sup- 26 in Ada, Okla. The Chickasaw provide fresh vegetables to their cultural department and early learning facili- adviser. Together they plan to port within the congress to ties from their community gardens. start community gardens in all draft legislation that would three Osage districts. help fund and support such an decided to look at other trib- and has since expanded into a said. “They also grow hydro- The idea for the initiative initiative. al initiatives and received a dual-bay greenhouse, a raised ponic lettuce and tomatoes came after Osage Congress- For its first effort, the team glimpse of what an Osage Na- garden a traditional garden. and they harvest over 1,000 tion horticulture department The department has a staff pounds every six weeks. These could look like after they vis- of 10 full-time adults and 12 go to their restaurant at the ited the Chickasaw Nation on summer youth with six work- hospital and their elders.” March 26. ing year round, according to Boe, through the Communi- The Chickasaw created the site. ties of Excellence program, has their horticulture department “They have hoop buildings, received grants in the past and in 2002 as a way to offer em- with plastic covers, where they put in 56 raised bed gardens ployment and training oppor- grow cold weather crops. They at the Nation’s head starts tunities to Chickasaw youth also have five or six hot houses and adults, according to the where they grow all their in- and hopefully, she said, next tribe’s website. It began small, digenous plants that are used See Garden with a single-bay greenhouse in their cultural center,” Boe —Continued on Page 12

initial capacity of the pipeline sert said Thralls thinks an Enbridge will be 600,000 barrels per ideal spot to operate the first –from Page 5 day, according to Enbridge. co-gen machine would be unions and Osage Nation Hu- com. near the Tulsa Osage Casino. man Resources department, Hessert said the Nation Jones said. Cogeneration would not be making the ini- Enbridge Inc. runs the The ONES LLC is con- tial capital investment. De- longest pipeline system in sidering other business pro- tails still need to be worked Canada and the U.S. and is posals as well, including a interested in doing business proposal for a Cogeneration out on how the Nation could with the Nation since its Fla- project, which is the use of a sell electricity through the nagan South Pipeline Project heat engine or power station newly created Osage Tribal runs through Oklahoma. The to simultaneously generate Utility Authority but Hessert project is a nearly 600-mile electricity and useful heat. said he would arrange for crude oil pipeline that origi- ONES board member Thralls to make a presenta- nates in Flanagan, Ill., and Charles Hessert said he has tion to the ONES board. ends in Cushing, Okla. invited Tom Thralls, a part- The ONES board is com- According to Enbridge. ner with Tulsa-based Geo prised of Jones (chair), Randy Courtesy Photo/Jennifer Tiger com, the Flanagan South Prospectors, to make a pre- Standridge, Charles Hessert Renee Harris, director for the Women, Infants and Children program, Pipeline Project will cross Il- sentation to the board on looks at some tomatoes being grown in a greenhouse at the Chickasaw linois, Missouri, Kansas and what a Co-gen project could and former Osage congress- Nation horticulture department’s community gardens March 26 in Ada, Oklahoma. Once finished the look like for the Nation. Hes- man Mark Simms. Okla.

put on toes shoes and twirled he had praised her dancing at said. “I don’t think he married ing, and knew nothing about Tallchief round and round with her sis- an audition in California. Den- people. He wasn’t not really ballet – very refreshing,’’ she –from Page 1 ter, Marjorie, younger by 21 ham did not remember her, like a person. He was a genius. later told friends. They were ing for all those years.’ But he months, until she was dizzy. but he was in a bind. Half of His whole life was, music and married the following June said, ‘It was worth it, wasn’t When Betty Marie was 8, his dancers were war-stranded dance.’’ and spent their honeymoon it?’ And I said, ‘It certainly the Tall Chief family set out Russians without passports Under Balanchine, Tallchief on a ballet tour of Europe. In was.’” for California. Besides sun- and the company was leaving changed physically. Her neck 1999, Paschen was sentenced Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief shine and year-round golf, for a Canadian tour. grew longer. She dropped to two years in prison for in- was born on Jan. 24, 1925 in with father Tall Chief liked, Partly on talent, partly on 10 pounds. She took on the come-tax evasion, but Tallchief Fairfax, Okla., a small town there were good ballet schools. her American passport, Tall deportment of the Russian remained steadfast through- in Indian reservation country, Later, she studied with Chief was admitted to the stylist. Her chest was high, out. He died in 2004. a territory covering hundreds Bronislava Nijinska, sister of corps. The first year was a her back straight, her instep Her American performing of miles of Osage tribal lands, the legendary Nijinsky. “Ma- whirl, but Maria was as pre- arched. “What did I learn? I career came to an end in 1966, rich with oil. Her mother had dame spoke no English, but pared as a 17-year-old could learned to turn out. How to on television’s “Bell Telephone moved west from Kansas to you could feel her greatness,’’ be. “I keep telling my class point my toes properly. Where Hour,’’ dancing “Romeo and become the second wife of her Tallchief later said. “She that now,’’ she said years later. I belonged. Where to place my Juliet.’’ Balanchine asked father, Alexander Joseph Tall would mumble something, and “Be in the right place, at the body. What muscles had to be her to go to Germany where, Chief, a widower with three her husband would say, ‘You right time. You’re there, you developed – every one. Other- briefly, she became head of the are like spaghetti. You must children. can produce, you get to do it.’’ wise there was no way I was Hamburg Ballet. pull, pull.’ She was kind, but She tended her own gear, going to dance his ballets.’’ The Tall Chiefs were a fam- But her daughter, Elise, very intense.’’ sewed ribbons on her shoes, Later, she passed on her ily with noble traditions. Her then 5, was near school age. “I At 15, she made her debut: darned her opera hose and Balanchine lessons, “telling grandfather, Chief Big Heart, was alone. Buzzy was in Chi- “Chopin Concerto,’’ which she learned new ballet roles quick- my young dancers, ‘Strength- had served as a negotiator for cago. So I came back here and danced in the Hollywood Bowl ly. At the suggestion of Ag- en, build the muscles. The the tribe’s treaties with the retired,’’ she said. She man- United States government. with another talented young- nes de Mille, she also added arches, they must be right, or aged, to put it mildly, to keep Her paternal grandmother, ster, Cyd Charisse. To her cha- some glamour to her name, the line is not right.’’’ busy. She organized a limber- Eliza, later led her awed grand- grin, young Tall Chief slipped. shortening Betty Marie, as That phase of Tallchief’s life ing up class for select friends daughter, known then as Betty But Nijinska shrugged it off, she was then known, to Maria produced a huge box of scrap- who remember, with awe, her Marie, to watch Osage ceremo- noting “Happens to every- and making the family name books, programs and other emphasis on discipline, digni- nial dances, grand spectacles body.’’ But for that, the evening Tallchief. memorabilia, carefully collect- ty, posture and presence. of movement, fervor and deep was considered promising. Maria Tallchief had been ed by her mother, chronicling cultural meaning. In 1942, Maria, a grave, al- with Ballet Russe for two 18 years of dancing around the Later came the Lyric and Her father turned his share most dreamy child, with what years when the most signifi- world – crisscrossing the Unit- Chicago City Ballet. The lat- of the Osage oil millions into some called “a touching dig- cant artistic event of her life ed States, the European capi- ter shut down after Tallchief profitable real-estate ventures. nity,’’ graduated from Beverly happened. The great Russian tals, through South America, and Paschen withdrew their He owned the local movie the- Hills High School. She also choreographer, George Bal- Japan and Russia where Pre- support when its board chose ater, pool hall and ice-cream danced in the corps de ballet anchine, joined the company. mier Nikita Khrushchev once not to renew the contract of co- stand. From her mother, Tall of an MGM musical, “Present- “I never really understood, un- breezed in for a performance. artistic director Paul Mejia. Chief acquired a strong sense ing Lily Mars.’’ That summer, til Balanchine, what ballet was There was also a brief second Reprinted with permission of discipline and a love of an old family friend, Tatiana all about,’’ she later recounted marriage, in 1952, to Emourza of the Chicago Tribune; copy- learning. Riabouchinska, wife of chore- In 1946, Balanchine, then Natirboff, a charter-airline right Chicago Tribune, LLC; She was playing the piano ographer David Lichine, won- 42, married Tallchief, then pilot. They were divorced in all rights reserved at 3. At 4, she was taking bal- dered if Maria would like to go 21, beginning a six-year mar- 1954. The following year, on There will be a public fu- let lessons from a Tulsa teach- to New York? riage that she remembered tour in Chicago, she met Henry neral service for Osage Prima er who drove to Fairfax twice Tall Chief looked up Serge later with grace, generosity D. “Buzz’’ Paschen, Jr., scion of Ballerina Maria Tallchief at a week. At 5, to the horror of Denham, director of the Bal- and gratitude. “Balanchine al- a Chicago construction family. the Fairfax cemetery June 8 at her later ballet masters, she let Russe de Monte Carlo, that ways married dancers,’’ she “He was very happy, outgo- 10 a.m. 10 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org

Maria Tallchief 1925 ~ 2013

Courtesy Photo/Maurice Seymour Courtesy Photo/New York City Ballet Archives Tallchief in 1946. A portrait of Ms. Tallchief.

Courtesy Photo/Walter Owen via New York City Ballet Archives LEFT: In Mr. Balanchine’s “Scotch Symphony.”

Courtesy Photo/ New York City Ballet Archives BELOW: Maria Tallchief dancing the title role of George Balanchine’s ballet “Firebird.”

Courtesy Photo/United Press International BELOW CENTER: Dr. William Schuman, right, the president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Ms. Tallchief after her perfor- mance in “Allegro Brillante” at the opening of the New York State The- ater in the Lincoln Center complex in 1964.

Sam Falk/The New York Times LEFT: Ms. Tallchief in her dressing room in 1954.

Courtesy Photo/Associated Press RIGHT: In “Swan Lake” in 1953. Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 11

Courtesy Photo/New York City Ballet Archives LEFT: Ms. Tallchief, left, with Lincoln Kirstein, second from left, Tanaquil Le Clercq and Mr. Balanchine, right.

Courtesy Photo/Ballet Society With Andre Eglevsky as the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier in “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.”

Courtesy Photo/Russell Tallchief Tallchief with her husband Henry D. “Buzz” Paschen, Jr., scion of a Chicago construction family. 12 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org

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Garden –from Page 9 month she’ll receive a grant to put in raised bed gardens at all the Nation’s Boys & Girls Clubs, the Title VI program that feeds Osage elders and the WIC program. “Another initiative from the team is to actually see how the Nation can become solvent at growing their own vegetables,” Boe said. “We’re just going to start with a pilot project and there are a lot of USDA grants and others out there available to tribes who want to do it. We are doing our research.”

Finger weaving class is offered in Fingerweaving Pawhuska Tuesday-Thursday from –from Page 8 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Wah-Zha- finger weaving and she said the tech- Zhi Cultural Center. nique is hard. On Thursdays classes are offered in “You have to know how to align the Hominy from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at yarn, how many strands to use, what the Osage Nation Education Building colors to avoid when you are a begin- and in Fairfax from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at ner and how to undo your mistake,” she the Osage Nation Language Building. said. Classes will end before the In-Lon- Her goal is to learn some of the tech- Schka dances begin in June and will niques and eventually be able to make start back up in late July or early Au- a belt. gust. “Everyone has a role, no matter how For more information contact the small, in keeping it (finger weaving) Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center at (918) alive,” Tiger said. 287-5539. Generations The Osage News will be taking portraits during the 2013 In-Lon-Schka dances for a multimedia project called “Generations.” We would like to photograph generations of Osage male

dancers, Osage female dancers and Osage cooks.

Individuals may purchase 8x10 color photos for $15 and an 8x10 black and white photo for $10. CDs can be purchased for $20.

Those interested in participating can contact Osage News Multimedia/Features Reporter Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan at (918) 287-5607 or email [email protected]. COsage Newsommunity • osagenews.org May 2013 13

Abby Camargo Mary Miller Alec J. Stallbaumer Kyle Wilson Alex Braden Congratulations! Happy 90th Birthday, Sellers finished 4th in the Soft- nounce the graduation of their sity of Central Oklahoma for ball Throw and 5th in the 50 son, Alec J. Stallbaumer, from Abby Camargo, Osage, re- the fall semester. Mary Miller! meter run. Both boys qualified Kansas State University. Alec cently won the 2013 National The family would like to for the State Special Olympics, successfully completed the re- Kyle is the son of Mr. and Dance Association competition wish a happy birthday to Mary May 8-10 in Stillwater, Okla. quirements for a Bachelor’s at Universal Orlando, Flori- Miller. She turns 90 years old Mrs. Clay Wilson. Degree in Architectural Engi- da. Camargo took lessons at on May 18. Tirita’s Dance & Performing Daughter of Alex Pappin of Happy Birthday! neering. He will be awarded Arts Studio in Sand Springs Pawhuska. Happy Birthday to Chase his diploma during the gradu- ation ceremonies in Manhat- Congratulations! for 10 years. She is a junior Mary has lived most of her Morgan Johnson, the son of tan, Kans., on May 18, 2013. at Charles Page High School life in California/Oregon, trav- Jennifer (Osage), and Bryce Alex Braden will be gradu- Alec accepted employment where she is active in Student eling to Pawhuska periodi- (Cherokee). Osage grandmoth- cally. with Professional Engineer- ating May 11, 2013 from Uni- Council, NASA, and is a three- er Sharon; Osage great-grand- She raised her three chil- ing Consultants, Wichita, year member of the Varsity father Charles Drum and versity of Central Oklahoma, dren to embrace their Osage Kans., and will begin on June Dance Team. Osage great-great-grandfather heritage. 10. He is fulfilling his passion Edmond. He will receive a Her parents are Shane and Wah-tsa-ki-he-kah, original and goal of building, planning Jackie Boone Whisenhunt, allotee. bachelor’s degree in Adver- and construction and wants to Sand Springs, and Sean Ca- Congratulations! Theme of the party was from Thomas Trumbly and Rob- thank the Osage Nation Edu- tising/Brand Communication margo, Broken Arrow. Grand- the Disney movie Cars. Close ert Sellers (both Osage) repre- cation Department for their parents are Danny and Linda family and friends had lots of with a minor in Business Ad- sented the 10 and under group help in his college career from Boone and David and the late fun! ministration. Alex was elected at the Special Olympics held in the Kansas State University Beverly Camargo, Pawhuska, Dewey, Okla. Thomas Trum- program in Architectural En- and served as president of and Ernie Canfield and Bar- Congratulations! bly finished 4th place in the 50 gineering. bara Whisenhunt, Theodosia, meter run and 2nd place in the David J. and Conni L. Stall- the Student Association his MO. Standing Long Jump. Robert baumer are pleased to an- Congratulations! senior year. He is the son of Kyle Wilson, Osage, will be Dan Braden of Ponca City graduating from Ponca City and Tonya Mann of Oklahoma High School on May 17. He Save the Date! will be attending The Univer- City. –Local Events Calendar April JUNE NOVEMBER April 29 June 6-9 November 11 2nd Annual Osage Grayhorse In-Lon-Schka Nation Foundation Observed Holiday Charity Golf Tournament June 13-16 Tulsa Country Club Hominy In-Lon-Schka Veterans Day 701 N Union Ave June 27-30 November 18 Tulsa, OK Pawhuska In-Lon-Schka Osage News Dead- MAY June 17 Osage News Deadline for line for December is- May 3-4 July issue submissions sue submissions Osage Tribal Museum Mark your calendars! Happy Anniversary! Celebrates 75 Years – Mark your calendars! Happy Anniversary to a wonderful man. I’m proud of you and A Diamond is Forever JULY all your accomplishments and hard work. You are an amazing Osage Tribal Museum November 28 husband and father. I’m proud to be your wife. I love you honey 819 Grandview Ave July 4 and I look forward to many more years together. Your loving Observed Holiday Pawhuska, OK Observed Holiday wife, Shay. Independence Day May 11 Thanksgiving Day Grayhorse War Mothers July 15 Soldier Dance Osage News Deadline for November 29 Grayhorse Indian Village August issue submissions Observed Holiday They Grayhorse War Mark your calendars! Mothers will be having Osage Heritage Day their annual Soldier Dance May 11, at AUGUST 1:30 p.m. at the Gray- August 19

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They are, from left to right, Ashley Mitchell, Christopher Cote and Sarah Bradshaw. At the luncheon Skiatook seniors picked up college packets put together by ON Education staff during the luncheon. 14 May 2013 Osage News • osagenews.org ON Congress appropriates more than $44 million for savings, funding requests By Benny Polacca Principal Chief Scott BigHorse ment to repay fiscal year Osage News breaking the tie. 2012 expenses. The bill The permanent fund bill passed with an 8-4 vote. Congress spent much of the (ONCA 12-85 sponsored by 2013 Hun-Kah Session focused Congressman Geoffrey Stand- Other appropriation-related Courtesy Photo/Miya McKim on budget issues as the legis- ing Bear) authorizes the fund’s legislation was either tabled lative body considered several creation with the $30 million or voted down with the budget The Osage Nation Police Department had to secure a van to transport a appropriation bills requesting coming from the general trea- constraints cited as a concern. record number of prisoners to the Osage Nation Trial Court April 4, 2013. supplemental funding or re- sury. The bill has a spending The Nation and Gaming serving tribal money for sav- restriction stating: “The Osage Enterprise agreed the Nation ings purposes. Nation may not borrow, en- would receive $40 million for ON Police Department sees Congress adjourned April 22 cumber or appropriate funds annual government operations on the last day of the regular from the Permanent Fund ex- from casino revenue starting 24-day session. In his prepared cept for expenditure on direct in 2011 while the Osage Casino record prisoner transport adjournment remarks, Con- services by appropriation for enterprise launches expansion By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan rode in ON Police Sergeant gressional Speaker Raymond the Osage Nation member- and improvement projects. Red Corn said the legislature The Sand Springs casino was Osage News Michael Fish’s vehicle. ship.” renovated last year while the “Fish shadowed the van to appropriated more than $44 Direct services for Osages million with most of the money Ponca City and Skiatook casi- The Osage Nation Police and from the jail,” Williams include student scholarships, heading toward a $30 million financial hardship assistance nos are getting new buildings Department transported a re- said. “I also had all available permanent fund intended for and burial assistance avail- with hotels slated to open by cord amount of prisoners to the units meet at the Osage Na- supporting direct services. able through the Constituent year’s end, according to gam- Osage Nation Courts on April 4. tion Tribal Courts and help get The Congress delayed con- Services office. ing officials. The $40 million “At first it was kind of a prisoners situated.” sideration of legislation with Other funding-related legis- annual gaming revenue figure shock because we had never Usually the prisoners are dollar amounts until after lation passed by Congress dur- is independent of the money in ONPD history needed a van put in a holding area but since discussions could be held on ing the Hun-Kah Session are: already in the treasury. to transport prisoners,” said they had male and female ways to handle spending. The In related budget news, Osage Nation Chief of Police, prisoners they had to be sepa- total amount of appropriation • ONCA 13-14 (Standing the Congress voted to accept Bear) – A supplemen- Nick Williams. rated. The females were put in bills considered this session the Nation’s 2014 fiscal year’s tal appropriation bill to ONPD transported seven the holding area and the males was $94 million. Congress of- projected revenue to be set at provide $1.8 million to prisoners, two females and five were placed in the courtroom. ficials and ON Treasurer Cal- $44,725,905 on April 22 after the Environmental and males. All of which were in jail “The prisoners were in good lie Catcher noted there was receiving financial reports from about $53 million in the trea- Natural Resources De- the revenue-generating entities. for criminal charges. spirits and nobody gave us sury at that time, leaving the partment for a hydrol- The 2014 projected revenue “I thought I was going to problems,” Luey said. have to make multiple trips Congress to make critical deci- ogy study project. The bill includes the projected $40 mil- ON Courts had 14 cases that passed unanimously. transporting the prisoners,” sions on handling the funding lion from gaming and includes: day and on March 28 there said ON Police Officer Patrick requests. • ONCA 13-15 (Standing $2.1 million anticipated from were 16 cases. Luey Jr. On April 17, Congress voted Bear) – A supplemental the Tax Commission; $2.2 mil- “Usually we have only four Luckily, Williams contacted unanimously to create the per- appropriation bill to pro- lion from uncommitted trea- or five cases,” said Kimberly manent fund and appropriated sury funds and $335,000 from the Osage Nation Counseling vide $100,000 to the At- Bunde, court clerk for the $30 million in tribal money for interest accrued from the trea- Center who let ONPD borrow torney General’s office for Osage Nation Courts. “But ev- the fund intended to support sury. their government van. legal consulting regard- erything went smoothly and it direct services for the Osage The annual projected reve- “I wanted a tribal van with ing water rights. The bill was a really good court day.” tribal membership. nue figure is crucial to the Na- the Osage Nation seal on it passed unanimously. Williams believes the rise in Congress also approved $13 tion’s budgeting process. The since we were taking the pris- • ONCA 13-40 (sponsored arrests is due to their initia- million (ONCA 13-13 spon- governmental budgets for the oners to court,” Williams said. sored by Congressman RJ by Congresswoman Maria three branches cannot exceed tive called “Operation Sweep” Luey drove the van and Walker) to be placed in a re- Whitehorn) – A supple- the projected revenue amount, that began in March. The ini- thoroughly inspected it before volving fund for building phase mental appropriation bill per the Constitution. The 2014 loading the five male prison- tiative focuses on crimes hap- one of the government campus to provide $109,317 to the budgets will be considered ers. See ONPD master plan. The vote came Nation’s Women, Infants during the Tzi-Zho Session in The two female prisoners —Continued on Page 19 after a 7-6 vote with Assistant and Children (WIC) Depart- September. Week of the Young Child

All Photos Chalene Toehay/Osage News CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Native American ventriloquist Buddy Big Moun- tain makes a puppet in jingle dress dance for children at the Week of the Young Child on April 17 at the Osage County Fairgrounds. The event pro- vided entertainment and fun activities while health departments edu- cated children on health and nutrition.

Jane Perrier hands out potting soil with sunflower seeds to youth at the Week of the Young Child on April 17 at the Osage County Fairgrounds.

Daycare provider Destiny Kitchel walks alongside Wa.Sta.Tse Nucosee at the pony ride during the Week of the Young Child on April 17. Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 15 ON Congress confirms three Editorial Board members By Benny Polacca months after the Congress governmental operations and Osage News appointed Branstetter to an rules and ethics committees. interim board position and ap- She was elected Speaker by The Third Osage Nation proximately four months af- her Congressional colleagues Congress confirmed Jerri Jean ter Principal Chief John Red in 2010 and served until her Branstetter, Teresa Trum- Eagle appointed King to the term expired. Branstetter also bly Lamsam and Lu King to three-person board. The two served on the tribe’s govern- serve on the Nation’s Editorial government branches each ment reform commission and appoint one board member Board during the 2013 Hun- is retired from working in Kah Session. with the third board member Oklahoma state government. The board appointments appointed by the two sitting Lamsam (Osage) is associ- and confirmations come short- members, according to the free ate professor at the Univer- ly after the Congress voted to press law. amend the Nation’s Free Press According to ONCA 13-32, sity of Nebraska-Omaha in Act section on Editorial Board the two board members ap- the School of Communications member qualifications. Accord- pointed by the government where her research interests ing to the bill amending the branches must have at least include Native American jour- law (ONCA 13-32 sponsored by five years of professional expe- nalism. She is also a former Congresswoman Shannon Ed- rience either on a publication Osage Nation News editor and wards), the board may include editorial board or publication co-founded Wellbound Story- a member with three or more ownership. The bill states the tellers, a blog for Native peo- years experience as an elected third board member may have ples to share their journeys to official or confirmed ON board/ a bachelor’s degree in journal- wellness. commission member. ism, government, law or busi- King is director of the Congress passed ONCA 13- ness or five years professional Pawhuska Public Library and a journalism experience or have 32 unanimously on April 15. former weekly newspaper own- The bill’s passage qualifies at least three years service as er. She is an Oklahoma State Branstetter, a former Con- an elected official or confirmed University graduate and owned gresswoman and Speaker, member of an ON board, com- the Shidler Review in western to serve. Lamsam and King mission or committee. selected Branstetter for the Branstetter (Osage) served Osage County for 14 years. third member post during the a six-year Congressional term The board has regular board’s April 18 meeting. All after she was elected to the monthly meetings on the third Osage News File Photo 2011 three were confirmed by ma- First ON Congress in 2006. Thursday of each month at On May 18, the Osage people will vote on their next Osage Tribal 1:30 p.m. with those meetings jority Congressional votes dur- During her tenure, Branstetter Princess 2013-2014. Pictured is the current Osage Tribal Princess, ing session. served on several Congressio- held at the ON Election Office, Dora Josephine Williams. The confirmations come six nal committees including the 608 Kihekah. Vote for the next Osage Osage college graduates lauded Tribal Princess May 18 • Jackson DeMeo, Bachelor of Fine Arts & Acting Osage News • Emily DeMeo, Juris Doctor Three young Osage women are throwing their names into • Sarah Elsey, Masters of Arts in Leadership the proverbiatl hat for a chance to be the next Osage Tribal • Cameron Pratt, Bachelor of Arts Linguistics Princess. Alaina Maker and Autumn Williams are asking for the • Stephanie Drymon, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science Osage people’s vote May 18 at the Osage Tribal Princess So- • Romy Tracy, Bachelor of Science Business Marketing rority Honor Dance. The honor dance is being held at the Osage County Fairgrounds and will have gourd dance, a free • Chelisa Schultz, Bachelor of Art meal, contests in adult and junior divisions and intertribal • Susan Tinker Morrison, PhD in Special Education dancing. Voting will be from noon to 7 p.m., please provide your • Roger Rich, Masters of Religion Osage Membership Card or CDIB - Certificate of Degree of (Osage) Blood to vote. The winner of the election will serve • Clayton Eliot Potts, Bachelor of Arts Political Science as the 2013 Osage Princess for the American Indian Exposi- • Fausto Melaro IV, Bachelor of Science Communications tion to be held Oct. 8-12, at the Grady County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Chickasha, Okla. • Victoria Snavely, Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies The sorority will honor 1963 Osage Tribal Princess Rose- • Christopher Peak, Bachelor of Arts in English mary Shaw at the honor dance. • Roberta Sue McWilliams, Associates of Arts • Andrew Ecker, Associates of Arts • Jacqueline Cheshewalla, Associate in Applied Science Osage High School • Alicia Ann Peak, Bachelor of Arts • Taylor Barber, Bachelor of Science in Business Management graduates lauded • Michelle Moy, Bachelor of Science OSAGE PAWHUSKA • Colton William Pease, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness GRADUATES OSAGE HOMINY • Tonya Bighorse Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences 1. Allred, Norris GRADUATES • Molly Shannon, Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education 2. Ballard, Christen 1. Bohner, Blake • Zachary Gray Carter , Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering 3. Carothers, Bradley 2. Booth, Kiara 4. Cheshewalla, Ciera 3. Cale, Seth • Braxton Redeagle, Bachelor of Science in Psychology 5. Cottingham, Cole 4. Edwards, Jasity • Alex Braden, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Brand Communication 6. Cottingham, Thomasine 5. Free, Chrystal • Alec Stallbaum, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture 7. Free, Ladd 6. Hinman, Dresdyn • Michael Thomas Bristow, Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology 8. Holloway, Tanner Duane (enrolled Chemehuevi) 9. Horsechief, Josephine • Olivia Sharp, Bachelor of Business Administration 7. Lookout, Stephanie 10. Hutson, Whitney • Milton Bruce Cass, Associate in American Indian Studies 8. Marlow, Matthew 11. Lynn, Dalton 9. McIntire, Macy • Louis Gray, Associate in American Indian Studies 12. Mathes, Brianna 10. Kidder, Morgan • Angela Pratt, Associate in American Indian Studies 13. Maxwell, Clayton 11. Trumbly, Jon Dakota • Joshua Caleb Smith, Masters of Divinity 14. Oberly, Sarah Allison 15. Perrier, Esma OSAGE SKIATOOK HONORS: 16. Rector, Cade Redeagle GRADUATES • Nokosee Fields, placed first in the adult fiddle contest at the Appalachian State fiddlers conven- 17. Rulo, Hunter 1. Bradshaw, Sarah tion in Boone, N.C. Fields is pursing a degree in Old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic music studies. 18. Rulo, Robert Louis 2. Cote, Christopher • Michael Thomas Bristow, inducted into Honor Society at Northeastern State University in “Tre” III 3. Duke, Joshua Tahlequah, Okla., for Academic Achievement in graduate studies for Speech-Language Pathol- 19. Sroufe, Cambrie 4. Fugate, Bret ogy and student government participation at Broken Arrow, Pre-Health Professionals Club and Loren Elizabeth Northeastern Student Speech Language hearing Association. 5. Mitchell, Ashley 20. Waddle, Austin Day-Lee • Molly Shannon, graduated Cum Laude and made the Honor Roll and Dean’s List throughout 21. Wilson, Haylee 6. Parker, Christopher her academic career at the University of Indianapolis. She will obtain her Bachelor of Science 22. Pratt, Joseph in Community Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science this May. She ran cross OSAGE WOODLAND country and Track & Field while at UIndy, earned college letters in both all four years and (enrolled Iowa) received four team conference championship titles. She plans to attend graduate school at Cali- (Fairfax) GRADUATES fornia State University and earn a Masters of Science in Kinesiology. She has two strength and OSAGE BARNSDALL 1. Barnhart, Katie conditioning certificates. GRADUATES 2. Bledsoe, Amy • Zachary Gray Carter, made the Dean’s List for all Spring, Summer and Fall 2012. Zach will be 1. Gay, Brandon 3. Ducotey, Megan graduating in the Fall of 2012 from Kennesaw State University and will attending graduate 2. Sheley, Amy 4. Lemon, Dakota school in Nuclear Engineering. 5. McKinney, Kimberly • Alex Braden, will be graduating May 11, 2013 from University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond. OSAGE SHIDLER 6. Shaw, Kirk He will receive a bachelor’s degree in Advertising/Brand Communication with a minor in Busi- ness Administration. Alex was elected and served as president of the Student Association his GRADUATE 7. Tallchief, Mason senior year. 1. Lewis, E. Sierra 8. Wofford, Lewis Sports April 2013 16 Osage pitcher to play softball for Oklahoma State University By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan Osage News

High school senior Whit- ney Whitehorn has signed on to play softball at Oklahoma State University for the 2013- 2014 academic year. “I am extremely excited be- cause I have worked very hard over the years and it has paid off with a college scholarship in a sport I love,” said White- horn, (Osage/Cherokee). Whitehorn, 18, was one of six high school athletes chosen nation wide to become a Cow- girl. “She is definitely one of the best players in the State of Oklahoma,” said OSU Head Courtesy Photo Softball Coach Rich Wielig- man. “I have been watching Osage pitcher Whitney Whitehorn signed on to play with Oklahoma State University for the 2013-2014 academic year. her for about seven years and watching her grow…we just Jenkins Outstanding Student school. Also, her little brother I kept working to be the best my family and the Osage Na- Anthony, 13, plays baseball. that I could be,” she said. like how she plays the game.” Athlete Honoree. tion as well.” Wieligman loves White- OSU was one of five col- “I’ve always loved the game “Things aren’t just handed to Whitehorn plans to major in horn’s competitiveness and leges that were interested in and competition,” she said. “At you, so whatever talents you plans to have her pitch, hit Whitehorn. The other schools the college level it will chal- are blessed with do your best English and minor in econom- were University of Oklahoma, lenge me to be the best I can to develop them to your fullest and play. ics. Afterward, she wants to “The big thing is she might Florida State, Texas A&M and be because I’m playing against potential.” be one of the most unknown Arizona State. the best of the best.” When she moves to Stillwa- attend law school and special- Furthermore, she is slowly ter, Whitehorn looks forward hitters out there,” he said. “I “I chose OSU because it felt ize in Tribal Law. starting to realize she is a role to representing the Osage peo- think she has great power, bat right,” she said. “The other model to youth. ple. Her parents are Anthony speed and can work her way schools were nice but I really “It is humbling to realize Her father believes it will be onto the line up.” clicked with the coaches at (Osage/Cherokee) and Jamie that younger kids look up to a positive experience for her to Whitehorn has been playing OSU.” you,” she said. showcase what Osage people Whitehorn. Her grandparents softball since the age of five. Whitehorn’s father, Antho- When Whitehorn was are capable of. She plays first base and out- ny Whitehorn (Osage/Chero- are Dudley Whitehorn (Osage/ younger she didn’t think she “I am proud to be Osage,” field as well as pitches. kee), is very proud and excited was very good at softball. But Whitney said. “Being an Osage Cherokee) and the late Joyce In 2009, as a freshman at for Whitney. she decided to take hitting and woman means I’m strong and Hominy High School, she was “She has worked hard for Whitehorn. Her great-grand- pitching lessons when she was I do the best I can with the named the Offensive Play- this and it is something she parents are Sam (Osage) and 10. abilities God has given me – If er of the Year and the Most chose to do,” he said. “As long “I was okay at softball but I can do that, I can represent Hattie Whitehorn (Cherokee). Valuable Player of the Year. as she wanted to play softball In 2010, as a sophomore at we were going to support her Owasso High School, she was and help her in anyway we named Tulsa World All-Metro could.” Pitcher. Whitney’s parents over the In 2011, as a junior, she years have taken her to soft- pitched the Owasso Rams to ball camps at various places the 2011 Class 6A champion- like OSU and Arizona State in ship game, however they lost Phoenix. to Union. She was also named “One year she was invited District 4 Player of the Year in back to ASU for a recruit- 2011 and 2012. ing camp when she was in In 2012, she compiled a 22-3 the eighth grade,” Whitehorn record with a 0.90 ERA, 14 said. “She was the youngest shutouts and two no-hitters. one there – the program was At the plate, she hit .487 with mostly for juniors and seniors 17 doubles, 10 home runs and in high school.” 50 RBIs. Whitney comes from a fam- She was named to the large ily of athletes. Her father east squad for the 2012 Okla- played college football at homa High School Fastpitch Southeastern Oklahoma State Softball Coaches Association University and her mother All-State and was a Ferguson Jamie played softball in high

Courtesy Photo Osage pitcher Whitney Whitehorn signed on to play with Oklahoma State University for the 2013-2014 aca- Whitney Whitehorn demic year. Osage News • osagenews.org May 2013 17 Osage youth attend 2013 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair Osage language students • Justice Robertson – from Pawhuska, Grayhorse, 2nd place Poster and Edmond participated in • Alex Elizondo – Honor- the Oklahoma Native Ameri- able Mention Poster can Youth Language Fair on April 1-2. This year more than • Jessie Donaldson – Hon- 900 young people from Oklaho- orable Mention Poster ma competed in the language fair hosted at the Sam Noble 3rd -5th Grade: Museum of Natural History in • Aubrey Cason - Honor- Norman. Osage students from able Mention Poster Pre-K through high school per- formed in spoken language 6th-8th Grade: and song. They also submitted posters, books, video, poetry, • Deserae Wood and essays and a new category for Hanah Wood – 1st place Film /Video 2013: cartoon or comic book. • Deserae Wood – Honorable Mention Poster Grayhorse Site Courtesy Photo Winners Pawhuska Children’s Osage youth participated in the 2013 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair April 19. Pre-K – 2nd Grade: Class Winners Pre-K – 2nd Grade: • Kevin Elam – 3rd place Honorable Mention • Rick Burrows, Danene 4th-6th Grade: Cartoon/Comic Book Written Poetry Long, Justice Robert- • Trinity Kohnle, Kaydynce • Isaiah Kohnle – Honor- son, Jessie Donaldson, Summers, Henry Pratt, • Tanner Carter – and Ian Kohnle, 1st place able Mention Book, Hon- Honorable Mention Edmond Site Osage • Alex Elizondo, Emmary orable Mention Poster – Group Spoken Language Cartoon/Comic Book Language Winners Elizondo, and Clifford • Israel Kohnle – 3rd place 6th-8th Grade: Robertson, 2nd place – • Trinity Kohnle – 1st place • Dakota Jester – Book, 3rd place Poster Book, 3rd place Poster Group Spoken Language Honorable Mention • Holli Benton – 2nd • Israel Kohnle and Jen- • Alex Elizondo – 1st • Ian Kohnle – 1st Cartoon/ Comic Book place Poster place Poster nifer Ware – 2nd place place Individual Spo- Group Spoken Language • Rachel White – 2nd ken Language • Julia Lookout – 3rd place Advocacy Essay 9th-12th Grade: place Book • Emmary Elizondo – Pawhuska High School Class Winners • Cade Redeagle – 2nd place • Avri Benton – 3rd 3rd place Individual • Henry Pratt – 3rd 9th- 12th Grade: Poetry Performance, place Book Spoken Language place Poster Osage students compete in challenge bowl Osage Nation Education Department mittee entered two teams in the OAICB event and pur- Osage students from Wood- chased team shirts for the stu- land High school traveled to dents. They competed against Shawnee, Oklahoma on March other Native American stu- 27, 2013 to participate in the Oklahoma American Indian dents from across the state Challenge Bowl (OAICB). and did a great job of repre- This event is sponsored by the senting Woodland Schools. Oklahoma Council for Indian The Osage students that par- Education. According to their ticipated were Amy Bledsoe, press release, “The Oklahoma Kirk Shaw, Katie Barnhart, American Indian Challenge Lane Brumley, Cole Brumley, Bowl is an academic competi- Harleigh Moore, J.K Hadlock, tion for Oklahoma Indian stu- Shelbi Gordon, Cyler Barrone Courtesy Photo dents enrolled in grades 7-12.” and Mark Grigg. Their team Osage JOM students from Woodland High School pose for a group photo March 27, 2013. They want to inspire these shirts displayed the Woodland Cougar mascot on the front students to learn about their This is the second year tion rounds and the second Teresa Bledsoe and Tara McK- tribal history, culture and lan- and Osage Language phrases Woodland JOM students par- team won two rounds. The inney. Lita Kelly, an Osage guages. on the back that meant, “No The Woodland Johnson worries” and “Do your best, try ticipated in this event. The sponsors for the teams in- Nation field facilitator, joined O’Malley (JOM) parent com- hard.” first team won four competi- cluded Woodland school staff the group as well.

Letters to the Editor Osage genealogic library If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please mail it to the Osage News, Attn.: Shannon Shaw, 619 Kihekah, Pawhuska, OK 74056 or send email to sshaw@osagetribe. open to the public org. Letters must be respectful and informative to the reader, and may be edited for grammar, clarity and space. Osage News Osages searching for clans, bands or ancestral lines can search all of that information and more at the Annette Gore Library, lo- cated in the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center. The library, thought by many to be an Osage genealogic trea- sure, has been revamped and made easier to access records by WCC staff. “We categorized the library into different subjects such as ge- nealogy and Osage for easier browsing and locating,” said Kath- leen Auschwitz, who is a contracted librarian working with WCC staff to update the library. “The spines are labeled with the ap- propriate categories, authors’ names and brief descriptions of the contents in the books.” Annette Gore, the founder of the library, provided marriage records, death records, Osage family trees and stories as well as more pertinent information. “We are happy to help you learn how to research your family tree,” Auschwitz said. The library is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Obituaries April 2013 18 Brown, husband Leland K. Presley, grandson Jonathan D. Presley and two sisters and one brother.

Mary Catherine Soldani Kennedy Mary Kay died peacefully at her home in Tulsa, on Satur- day, March 24. She was born June 22, 1924, the daughter of George Henry Soldani and Ann Marie Yates Soldani. Virginia Presley When her mother left, her father brought his baby Virginia Presley daughter home to Ponca City Virginia Louise Brown Pres- to live with her grandparents, ley passed away peacefully on Anthony Godancious Soldani Saturday April 6. 2013. and Amelia Katherine “Kitty” Virginia was born in Osage Fronkier in the Soldani home that is now the Ponca City Art County Jan. 1, 1923 to par- Center. Mary Kay learned to ents Nita Labadie Brown and roller skate in the basement. David E. Brown. Virginia Mary Kay married Edward married Leland K. Presley on Kenny of Tulsa, who trained September 2, 1945. She is sur- and showed horses in the vived by her son David Presley hunter and jumper classes. and daughter-in-law Sandy of She retired from Oklahoma Fredericksburg, TX; grandson Natural Gas Company in Tul- Matthew L. Presley of Austin, sa. She was a proud member of TX; granddaughter Amber D. the Osage Nation. Presley of Houston, TX; and She was preceded in death great-granddaughter Judah E. by her parents and husband. Presley. Contributions may be made Virginia was preceded in to the Ponca City Art Center death by her parents Nita or Oklahoma State University Labadie Brown and David E, Scholarship Foundation. Classifieds For Sale: Cheap home, 66’ trail- of Computer Science. Full time. er house, 2 bedroom, 1½ bath, Salary: DOE. w/ frig, gas range, gas water tank, gas furnace, AC & Skirt- Counseling Center Director: ing, Metal roof. Must be moved. Pawhuska. Masters degree in $10,000. Call (918) 336-7689 Social Work or other Behavioral Osage Nation Jobs: Applica- Science degree. Full time. Sal- tions may be downloaded at ary: $30.42/hr. www.osagetribe.com/main_job- Daycare Provider: Barnsdall. search.aspx or obtained at the HS diploma/GED. Part-time. Osage Nation Human Resourc- es Department located at 621 Salary: $10.00/hr. Grandview in Pawhuska. In- Shelter Monitor: Pawhuska. terested applicants can also call Counseling Center. HS diploma/ (918) 287-5445 or email HR at GED. Part-time. Salary: $10.00/ [email protected]. Ap- plications must be received in hr. Human Resources no later than Teacher: Skiatook, Skiatook 4 p.m. on the date of closing. Head Start. Bachelor’s degree Late applications will not be ac- in Early Childhood Education or cepted. related field. Full time. Salary: Day Care Provider: Fairfax. DOE. HS diploma/GED. A Child De- velopment Associate (CDA) and Daycare Director: Pawhuska. one year work experience. Part Bachelor’s degree or AA degree time. Salary: $10.00/hr in early childhood education. Janitor: Pawhuska. HS diplo- Full time. Salary: DOE. ma or equivalent preferred. Full Adult Social Services Spe- time. Salary: $10.00/hr cialist: Bachelor’s degree in Payroll Assistant: Pawhuska. Social Work or other related de- Bachelor’s degree from an ac- gree. Full time. Salary: $21.10/ credited college or university. Full time. Salary: $16.00/hr hour. Day Care Provider: Skiatook. Maintenance Helper: Tribal HS diploma or GED. Full time. Works. High school diploma or Salary: $10.00/hr equivalent preferred. Full time. Shelter Coordinator: Pawhus- Salary: DOE. ka. HS diploma/GED. Full time. Salary: $11.50/hr GIS-Computer Technician: Pawhuska. Bachelor’s degree for an accredited college or univer- sity in archaeology, anthropol- ogy or related field. Full time. Salary: $19.26/hr Surveillance Technician: HS diploma or GED. Full time. Sal- ary: $15.00/hr Deputy Court Clerk: Associ- ate Degree or higher or a cer- tificate from a court clerk or paralegal program. Regular part time. Salary: $11.76/hr. Surveillance Officer: Bartles- ville (2), Skiatook (1), Gaming Commission. Full time. HS di- ploma/GED. Salary: $11.00/hr. Asst. Clerk of the Congress: Pawhuska, Osage Nation Con- gress. One year of college or technical school. Full time. Sal- ary: DOE. Hardware-Software Techni- cian: Pawhuska, Information Technologies Department. Col- lege degree in field or Applied Science or four years equal work. Full time. Salary: DOE. Youth Development Staff – RPT. Pawhuska Boys & Girls Club. HS diploma/GED. Part time. Salary: $10.48/hr. Junior Data Programmer: Pawhuska, Information Tech- nologies Department. College diploma or degree in the field OOsage Newspinion • osagenews.org May 2013 19 Without Reservations

Cartoon © Santo Domingo Pueblo Cartoon Artist, Ricardo Caté ONPD –from Page 14 pening on tribal lands such as the Indian villages as well as community policing. “ON Police officers have been going around introducing them- selves to residents and letting the public know we are here to help,” Williams said. Also, ONPD has hired three new officers, William Mitchell (Osage), Jace Williams (Seminole) and Kyle Streets (Cherokee). ONPD now has 20 active police officers including Chief of Po- lice and one officer who is employed by the Osage Nation Attor- ney General’s Office. Osage Casinos seeking applicants for gaming leadership program Osage News Osage Casinos is seeking Osage applicants expressing a de- sire to learn more about leadership in the gaming industry and the Osage Nation. The leadership program will develop future employees’ skills and intellect for advanced leadership positions at Osage Casi- nos, according to a prepared release. No prior gaming experience is necessary. Participants will learn leadership and supervisory skills that enable the understanding and ability to address contemporary business practices, while preserving tribal culture. Participants will work toward an opportunity for leadership positions at the casino through trainings, advanced academic coursework, and gaming departmental rotations. Applicants must possess an original Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood Card (CDIB Card) showing Osage descent by blood, or an Osage Nation membership Card; show an ability to complete and obtain an Osage Nation Gaming License; and have completed at least 60 college-level hours preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Gaming, or a field applicable to one or more positions within Osage Casinos. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Applicants may have little or no supervisory experience. All interested persons may apply starting May 1 online at www.osagecasinos.com/careers. For additional questions regarding the OPLS program, please contact Carmen Dennis, Training and Development Manager, at [email protected] (918) 699-7846 or Aaron Watson, Management Trainer, at aaron.watson@osagecasinos. com (918) 699-7797.

Correction Due to an editing error in the April issue of the Osage News, the Wounded Knee Occupation took place 40 years ago and not 30 years ago. The Osage News regrets the error.

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