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Volume 15, Issue 2 • February 2019 The Official Newspaper of the Osage Nation Rencountre makes history as he wins SCOTUS declines his first UFC match in Brooklyn Shannon Shaw Duty to hear Osage Osage News

Chance Rencountre has made history. He is the first Wind case Osage, male or female, to win Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton a match in the UFC as a pro- Osage News fessional fighter. He is also the first UFC fighter to carry his WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Native American nation’s flag arguments in Osage Wind LLC vs. Osage Minerals Council, into the UFC Octagon. thus setting the stage for the tribe to potentially collect dam- “I was confident, that’s the ages from a controversial energy project. big thing, I was confident in As part of its Jan. 7 order list, the U.S. Supreme Court there. I was able to come forth, denied a petition from Osage Wind, Enel Kansas and Enel throw some heat and I knew Green Power North America for a writ of certiorari. the take down would be there The energy companies were challenging a 2017 decision eventually,” he said in a post- by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned a rul- fight interview backstage on ing from Northern District of Oklahoma, which allowed the Jan. 19. construction of 84 turbines across 8,400 acres near Burbank, “Everything felt great, ev- erything was on point. Soft- Oklahoma, without a mining permit from the Bureau of In- ened him up with a couple of dian Affairs or approval from the Osage Minerals Council. lefts and the rear naked choke The justices did not elaborate in the order list on the de- snuck in there real easy for cision to deny certiorari. As per the court’s standing rules, me. So, it was a great feeling.” Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre at least four judges have to vote at a conference meeting in order for the full court to hear oral arguments in a case. Rencountre, 32, defeated Professional UFC Fighter Chance Rencountre (Osage, Pawhuska District) Despite friend of the court briefs from the American Wind Kyle Stewart with a rear-na- defeated Kyle Stewart with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their ked choke. The fight was bout at UFC Fight Night: Brooklyn. Energy Association and the Osage County Farm Bureau shown live from the Barclays in support of Osage Wind, the U.S. Solicitor General filed Center in Brooklyn, New York, tre, on Stewart’s back, hooked hard as he could and he imme- a brief in December encouraging the court not to take up on ESPN+ 1. him with his left leg and snuck diately tapped out. the case. He took Stewart down his left arm underneath Stew- Rencountre, 32, has been When reached in the decision’s immediate aftermath, quickly in the opening round, art’s chin and locked in for wrestling since he was in the Osage Minerals Council Chairman Everett Waller said he but not before Stewart kicked the rear naked choke. Stewart Pawhuska Elks Takedown See Wind him in the groin. Both fighters was forced to roll onto his back See ufc —Continued on Page 6 got tangled up and Rencoun- with Rencountre squeezing as —Continued on Page 19

Osage News 2017 File Photo Wah-Zha-Zhi Youth Council members, including Noah Shadlow, par- ticipated in a Blue Thumb water quality training at Soldier Creek on Feb. 18, 2017.

Nation continues water SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News Students from the Osage Language Immersion School said the invocation to begin the Scissortail Children’s Festival at the Oklahoma Aquarium on Jan. 12. The students said The Lord’s Prayer in the Osage language for rights negotiations with more than 300 people. See more photos from the Scissortail Children’s Festival on page 9. state of Oklahoma Osage Language and culture highlighted Shannon Shaw Duty der Osage law and issued to Osage News the ON Gaming Enterprise at Scissortail Children’s Festival Board for five years, caught Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton “When we start anything, prayer always The Osage Nation is con- the attention of the state. A comes first,” Daposka Ahnkodapi teacher tinuing its negotiations with letter from the New Mexi- Osage News Christopher Cote said to the crowd. “We want co-based legal firm of Modrall the state of Oklahoma over our children to start things properly, so that Sperling, who represents the JENKS — Osage language and culture took water rights in the county. means starting a new year and new adminis- Oklahoma Water Resource center stage as part of the pre-inaugural festiv- The negotiations, expect- tration with prayer.” Board, followed and the ne- ities for Oklahoma’s new governor. ed to take up to two to three Along with his two brothers, Henry Pratt was gotiations began. To date, the Both the Osage Language Immersion years, have been conducted among the immersion students who prayed on in meetings between Princi- well is still active and is used School and youth with the Osage Ballet were among the groups on the agenda for the Scis- stage. He said he was not intimidated to speak pal Chief Geoffrey Standing for Osage Casinos. in front of the hundreds of people packed into sortail Children’s Festival on Jan. 12 at the Bear and his legal team and the Oklahoma Aquarium’s foyer. Oklahoma Aquarium. Oklahoma Attorney General Claim “I liked it,” he said. “I wasn’t scared.” Gov. Kevin Stitt and his family hosted the Mike Hunter and his legal Standing Bear said the In addition to the prayer, students with the team. Standing Bear said the Nation’s claim to the wa- child-oriented event as part of a weekend’s Osage Ballet performed a portion of “Wah-Zha- two entities have been meet- ter stems back to the 1830s worth of celebrations leading up to the Jan. 14 Zhe: an Osage Ballet.” ing almost monthly since late when the Nation purchased swearing in ceremony for Stitt and other exec- Like the immersion school students, the 2017 and their last meeting 1.5 million acres from the utive branch officials elected in 2018. Ticket youth in the ballet troupe said they did not find was Dec. 6. Cherokee Nation. proceeds from the event were donated to four out about the invitation until less than a week In September of 2017, the “We have to remember that Oklahoma-based non-profit organizations that before the event. However, unlike the immer- Nation drilled its first wa- we bought this reservation primarily work with families and at-risk youth. sion students, who had previously learned the ter well on the grounds of with our own money from the Students from Daposka Ahnkodapi recited Lord’s Prayer, the dancers were performing a the Skiatook Osage Casino, Cherokee Nation,” he said. the Lord’s Prayer in Osage before about 300 peo- selection that was new to them. which sits on Osage trust See WATER ple at the Oklahoma Aquarium to officially open “We’ve been rehearsing for two hours every land. The well, permitted un- —Continued on Page 6 the event. day this week,” dancer Penny Adair said.

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*Disclaimer – This information is voluntary and information will be kept secured in the offices of the Osage Minerals Council. This will be only used for communication between the OMC and Shareholders. Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 3 As the partial government shutdown continued, Osage programs stayed afloat Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton Osage News

With operations ground to a halt at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, some Oklahomans who rely on government assis- tance at the grocery store may see their routines disrupted. On Jan. 15, officials with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services announced that in light of the federal government’s continuing shut- down, February benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly USDA photo by Bob Nichols known as food stamps, will be The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations is a federally fund- Courtesy Photo/Wahzhazhi Health Center distributed almost two weeks early before the U.S. Depart- ed program administered through USDA’s FNS that provides commodity Dr. Ron Shaw takes an inventory of items donated for furloughed foods to low income American Indians and non-Indian households resid- ment of Agriculture’s budget federal workers on Jan. 1 at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Health Center in ing on a reservation and to households living in approved areas near a authority completely runs out Pawhuska. reservation that contains at least one person who is a member of a fed- on Jan. 21. Although the pro- erally recognized tribe. gram is federally funded, its Community comes administration is handled at needed. On average, a house- partment has started seeing the state and local level. hold participating in the pro- applications from federal em- “SNAP recipients who are gram receives $249 per month ployees who are either fur- together to aid federal already receiving benefits will or about $4 per person per day. loughed or have been deemed automatically receive their Despite its federal funds essential and are working employees affected by amounts for February on their coming from the same con- without pay. EBT cards by Jan. 20,” DHS tinuing resolution as SNAP, During the Tzi-Zho Session, Adult and Family Services the Osage Nation Food Dis- the Osage Nation Congress partial shutdown Director Patrick Klein said tribution Program will not be appropriated matching funds Benny Polacca back alley door at the in a statement. “It is import- following suit, in part because required by the federal govern- ant for our customers to un- Osage News church. the USDA bought February’s ment to operate the program derstand, if they receive their commodities prior to the par- for the current fiscal year. • RedCorn also benefits early, they will not tial government shutdown. Should the shutdown continue As the partial federal gov- established a Facebook receive any other SNAP bene- “We will not expedite the into March, Davis said his pro- ernment shutdown stretches Fundraiser page titled fits in February so they should February distribution,” ONFD gram would be able to rely on toward a record one-month “Support for Furloughed budget accordingly.” Director Fi Davis said. “We tribal dollars for about 30 days duration, local individu- Federal Employees- An estimated 610,000 Okla- cannot. People still have to to stay afloat. als are setting up donation Osage County” for homans rely on SNAP ben- come in, fill out an applica- “After April 1, then we would drives to help area federal monetary donations. government workers living efits, including more than tion and qualify in order to have to start scrambling to find in the county who have been • Battle of the Plains 5,600 Osage County residents. receive benefits.” funding and figure out wheth- furloughed. Powwow Jan. 19, Typically, the program has With household eligibili- er we’ll be able to stay open,” Federal government em- starting at 1 p.m. at staggered distribution dates ty based in part on income he said. “Our people will con- ployees impacted by the par- the Washington County each month to allow retail- received over the previous tinue working and serving our tial government shutdown Fairgrounds in Dewey. ers enough time to restock as 30 days, Davis said his de- participants through then.” include those working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Earlier donation drives – Osage Agency and those resulted in 30 grocery boxes classified as federal em- distributed at the WHC in ployees at the Wah-Zha-Zhi Pawhuska, said WHC As- Health Center in Pawhuska. sistant Julia Lookout. Mary Friday Jan. 18 marks Day Hammer, executive admin- 28 of the federal government istrator and administrative U.S. Government shutdown spurred by the assistant to the Health Au- dispute over President Don- thority Board, said the shut- ald Trump’s demand for $5.7 down has affected all the billion in border wall fund- employees at the WHC in ing from the U.S. Congress. one way or another. Shutdown Fallout Local citizens including “We’re all concerned with Electa Hare-RedCorn of the people we work with, Pawhuska are setting up we see each other every day drives to collect food items, and it’s really hard to see As shutdown ends, area federal toiletries and other daily ne- these people that we’re close cessities for those impacted to go through a hard time, by the shutdown. According and worrying,” she said. workers prepare to go back to work “We have people deferring to RedCorn, more than 30 Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton ty reports and penalties. Once as well as the Osage Coun- federal government employ- their car payments, making Osage News the government re-opens, ad- ty Treasurer’s Office and his ees are impacted by the par- deals about their mortgages and making sure their bills justments will also be made to staff, for their efforts to work tial shutdown. The end of the shutdown is the highest posted price, which with Osage citizens who went Places to donate include: are pushed back until this shutdown stops. It’s hard in sight, albeit possibly only on has not been updated since unpaid during the shutdown. • Wah-Zha-Zhi Health to see the people we care a temporary basis. Dec. 20 due to the shutdown. “Earlier this week, I sent an Center, (918) 287-9300 about stress.” On Jan. 25, both the U.S. Additionally, thanks to the email to BIA Regional Director shutdown, the only oil and gas Eddie Streater and BIA super- • Wah-Zha-Zhi Youth RedCorn said other points House of Representatives and permits issued for more than a intendent Robin Phillips, in- Council is hosting of contact for collecting do- Senate approved a continuing month were on an emergency forming them that we all need a donation drive on nations include: LaDonna resolution by voice vote to re- basis to plug existing wells. to keep working together as it Saturday, Jan. 19, and Chloe Shadlow in Hom- open the shuttered nine Cabi- Similarly, the only inspections (the shutdown) was causing during the Wa-Kon iny; Harmony Revard Fuller net departments through Feb. conducted were to address hardship to individuals,” he Owa-tsi Tea scheduled and Mary Scott Mashunk- 15. President Donald Trump wastewater spills or other dan- said. “No matter what, there at the First Baptist ashey in Tulsa and Chelsea signed the measure into law gerous byproduct releases. are BIA employees impacted Church Fellowship Pease Engle in Fairfax. that night. No information was avail- by this and many are Osages.” Hall in Pawhuska. She added other donation As per a measure signed by able on deadline for when the In an effort to protect tribes WYC President Chloe items appreciated are gift President Trump on Jan. 16, Office of the Special Trustee from having to take such steps Shadlow and youth cards to grocery stores and federal employees directly im- will resume normal hours. in a future shutdown, Sen. Tom council members will be gas station cards. pacted by the 35-day shutdown In order for the BIA and oth- Udall (D-New Mexico) and six collecting non-perishable Additional reporting by are supposed to be paid as soon er directly impacted agencies additional Democratic sena- food items at the north Editor Shannon Shaw Duty. as possible after reporting to remain funded and open tors filed the Indian Programs to work. beyond Feb. 15, a bipartisan, Advance Appropriations Act For furloughed federal em- bicameral panel must reach an on Jan. 25. As written, the ployees, such as the staffs at agreement on border security measure would require the the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ as part of a new spending bill federal government to provide Osage Agency and the Office of for the Department of Home- advance appropriations for the Special Trustee, and those land Security. Indian Health Services, the deemed essential at Indian Prior to the start of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Health Services, that back pay 604 Kihekah • Pawhuska, OK 74056 now-ended shutdown, Princi- both agencies’ contract sup- could come as early as Jan. (918) 287-5668 pal Chief Geoffrey Standing port costs for self-governance 31, depending on how quickly Bear confirmed that the trea- agreements starting with fis- www.osagenews.org the backlog of time cards can surer’s office made the nec- cal year 2020. be fully logged, approved and essary drawdowns of federal The Bureau of Indian Edu- processed. Editor funds in advance in order to cation is already forward fund- As per a memo published by keep programs open in the ed. Shannon Shaw Duty the Office of Management and event of a shutdown. “This shutdown is a violation Budget, offices closed during On Jan. 26, Principal Chief of the federal government’s the shutdown are supposed to Standing Bear said he met treaty and trust obligations to Senior Reporter re-open in a “prompt and or- with the treasurer’s office and provide health care, education, Benny Polacca derly manner,” but does not that the tribe is prepared if the and other services to tribal na- lay out a specific timetable for federal government once again tions,” National Congress of any agency. closes up shop. American Indians President Osage News Editorial When reached via email on “The treasurer’s been doing Jefferson Keel said in a pre- Jan. 25, BIA spokeswoman a great job of working things pared statement. “We thank Board Members Nedra Darling did not have a through and staying on top Vice-Chairman Udall for intro- Jerri Jean Branstetter timeline for how quickly the of it,” he said. “If it happens ducing the Indian Programs shuttered Osage Agency would Lu King again – and I hope it doesn’t – Advanced Appropriations Act, re-open but said the agen- we are prepared according to which would help prevent fu- Teresa Trumbly Lamsam cy would take the protracted the treasurer.” ture budget fights from under- shutdown into account with The chief also thanked the mining the health and safety respect to deadlines for royal- tribe’s social service programs, of tribal communities.” 4 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org Osage man hopes to compete in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in velodrome cycling Osage News me to find a different prosthe- tist. In my search I learned that Jason Macom, 2020 Tokyo one of the best sports specific Paralympic hopeful in velo- prosthetists in the world lives drome cycling, recently par- near me. His name is Fran- ticipated in the United States cois Van Der Watt and he is Paralympic Team Selection responsible for building Oscar events. Pistorius and many other top On Dec. 9, Macom won the track and field athlete’s run- Gold Medal in the 4-kilometer ning legs. He has been Team Pursuit, Silver Medal in the USA’s prosthetist at the last Team Sprint, Silver Medal in 3 Paralympic Games. A friend the Kilo, and Bronze Medal in sent me his number to text and the Scratch Race. he met with me the next day. Macom is based in Little I shared my dream of racing Rock, Arkansas where he lives bicycles again and he believed with his wife Alisha and their in me from that moment and daughter. However, due to the committed to helping me real- intense training he is under- ize my dream. Francois made going in preparation for the me my first walking prosthe- World Championships, he is sis and I went straight home, living at the Olympic Training put my bike on the stationary Center in Colorado Springs trainer, and rode for the first as a resident athlete and has time as an adaptive athlete. It done so since Oct. 1. He will felt amazing to be spinning my compete in the National Qual- Courtesy Photo legs again, but it was also clear ifier and the World Champion- Jason Macom, Osage, on his bike competing in velodrome cycling. that a cycling specific prosthet- ship in California in February. ic was my next project. His hope is to make the Na- tors put me back together, all that pain and the only shot The process of creating a tional team and to compete to race at the highest level and in 2004 I turned Pro. During but the prognosis wasn’t good. at ever riding a bike again was cycling prosthesis is not some- in the Paralympics in Tokyo thing that is documented and in 2020. that year I heard that a few top Doctor after doctor told me to amputate. I had to switch BMX guys were switching over that I’d be able to hobble along out my foot for a new model. there is no cycling specific He shared his story with the prosthetic hardware avail- Osage News. Following is an their focus to race on the velo- for a while, but ultimately the During the time leading up drome. That dream from when pain would never go away and to the amputation surgery I able. I discovered that every- excerpt from Jason Macom: one using a cycling prosthesis My name is Jason Macom. I was a kid popped back into that I would need a total an- was desperate to find a way to my head and didn’t go away. I kle fusion. An ankle fusion make this ok in my head. I was had done what Francois and I I am a 2020 Tokyo Paralym- were doing, which was going pic Hopeful competing in ve- had never ridden a road bike, would render me unable to so afraid. I followed the advice let alone a track bike, but I ride bicycles, run, or walk nor- of a close friend and made a through a bunch of trial and er- lodrome cycling as a below ror ideas and tests until we got knee amputee. was determined to find a way. mally. At age 30, I was being list of all the things I could not With my BMX racer work eth- told that my days of riding a do that I would be able to do something that worked. Fran- My Olympic Dream started cois created a socket like he when I was just 7 years old. I ic and the help of a few new cy- bike were over. I refused to be- once I received a prosthetic. cling friends I quickly moved lieve them. I would not quit on One of the top things on the would for a running leg, then can remember sitting at home I created an adapter plate that watching Olympic track cy- from a beginner road racer to those terms. list was “race my bicycle”. The racing in the highest amateur I did countless hours of re- column of what I’d be able to would interface between nor- cling and thinking that the mal prosthetic hardware and a cyclists competing where su- category. As a top amateur search and pushed my doctors do far outweighed my fear. I was able to do some racing to try new procedures to find My amputation was on July bicycle pedal clip system. Then perheroes. They were flying I spent countless hours on the around the track in the aero with the professionals, one of any type of solution. The ma- 22, 2015. I spent the entire the most notable races was the jor issue was that when the 8-week recovery period learn- stationary bicycle with my position with their crazy long- close friend and master bicycle tail aero helmets and super Athens Twilight Criterium. I original fracture happened the ing who every Paralympic then built up the courage to go vascular supply to the talus cyclist was, what their race fitter, Scott Warren, making suits in their country’s colors. alignment and length chang- I wanted to be just like those to the velodrome and give it a bone was severed and had not times were, and what adaptive shot. One ride on the track and recovered. This caused a condi- equipment they were using. I es. We were closely monitoring guys. I soon modified my bike my overall fit on the bicycle, with a tiny front wheel from I was in love. I went to Elite tion called avascular necrosis. became obsessed with that line Track Nationals a few times I ended up having 6 surgeries on my list. I couldn’t wait to be my power balance, and comfort my sister’s scooter, twisted my with the prosthesis. All those handlebars forward to the aero and in 2009 I focused solely over 5 years with the last sur- fit for a prosthetic. Little did I on track racing, but unfortu- gical attempt failing. It was a know that my first prosthetic years of working with bicycles position, and made a card- and bicycle materials gave me nately, I didn’t get the results sub- talor fusion, fusion of the fitting would be a devastating board aero helmet. The cul- the skills to work closely with to move forward with this sole lower ankle. The hope was that experience. The prosthetic was de-sac where I lived became Francois and Scott to create a focus. At the end of the sea- the calcaneus bone’s vascular extremely painful and on the the neighborhood velodrome. solution I could really gener- son I decided to take a year system would link up with third step the socket snapped. Bikes have been part of my ate a lot of power with. I can- off from traveling and focus on the necrotic talus. The fusion I thought maybe I had made a life since then. In junior high I not imagine how frustrating my career. failed, I could not walk, and I huge mistake. Maybe I would worked at the local newspaper, or impossible it may seem for throwing papers from my bike That summer I fell and se- was in constant acute pain. At never be able to do anything on and in high school I started riously broke my ankle, frac- that point I knew what had to that list. turing the talus bone and be done. I knew that the only Thankfully, I knew a couple See Cyclist racing BMX. I fell in love with —Continued on Page 15 racing and worked to progress dislocating the joint. The doc- option for me to live without of other amputees that advised

Planning underway for new Grayhorse Village community building Benny Polacca one, which sustained roof dam- Osage News age caused by severe wind and storms. GRAYHORSE VILLAGE, The ON Congress passed Okla. – After the 2019 In-Lon- two appropriation bills totaling Schka dances, Osage Nation nearly $3 million for construc- officials and village committee tion and design costs with the members here will begin ef- second one passing in Septem- forts along with construction ber 2018 to appropriate addi- professionals to remove and tional money for constructing replace the aging community the building situated on a hill, building with a larger one. to cover additional dirt work Grayhorse Village and near- needed to support the larger by Fairfax Osages listened structure. to updates on the community For flooding concerns, the building plans on Jan. 9. The Boyntons said an under- Grayhorse Village Commit- ground storm drainage system tee (also called the five-man is planned to take the water board) held the meeting and around the building to drain invited ON government offi- downhill. A similar under- cials and architects who are ground system is built at the working on the preliminary new Hominy Village Square plans to discuss updates. where flooding was also an The Grayhorse In-Lon-Sch- issue during its respective In- ka is typically held at the be- Lon-Schka dances. ginning of June and plans call BENNY POLACCA/Osage News In the meantime, before the for the Nation to start moving The Grayhorse Village Committee meets with the community on Jan. 9 to discuss plans for a new community out of the current building building. Seated (l to r) are Carol Kliesen, Judy Johnson, Chuck Tillman and George Pease. Grayhorse In-Lon-Schka, ON on June 12 before demolition officials and the construction work starts. Tulsa architects ties, including office and stor- be larger than the current one. years with the Village Commit- officials will continue review- Jay and Dayna Boynton at- age space. Builders Unlimited has also tee and ON officials addressing ing work plans, ordering build- During the village meet- constructed other ON projects issues first including whether tended the meeting and told ing materials and developing a ing, Principal Chief Geof- including the updated Gray- to construct the new building the approximately 25 attend- building schedule to determine frey Standing Bear said prior horse village restrooms, the at another location and how ees the new building will be a planned finish date before meetings with the Boyntons Fairfax Child Care and Senior to address flooding issues due constructed on the same spot the 2020 dances. included raising concerns, Center, the Osage Veterans to inclement weather. Village After the current building is next to the dance arbor. such as keeping smoke from Memorial in Pawhuska, and Committee Chairman George demolished and construction Plans call for the building the outside cooking area away the Hominy Village’s dance ar- Pease thanked the ON officials on the new one starts, Casey to measure 10,000 square feet, from the dance arbor, which is bor and community building. for working with the commit- which will seat approximately just footsteps from the current Wright said the new commu- tee on the planning and issues Johnson, director of operations 330 people for meals and oth- building. nity building will be built up to that arose leading to delays for for the Executive Branch, said er cultural events held in the Tulsa-based Builders Un- fire code with a new sprinkler constructing a new building. cultural events and meals may community building, said Day- limited Inc. is selected to con- system and above-ground tank Village committee members be held in the Fairfax Child na Boynton. The building’s in- struct the building and its to hold the water. and residents have stated over Care and Senior Center build- dustrial kitchen will have new President Steve Wright told Plans for the new communi- the years a new building is ing, which has a shared kitch- appliances and other ameni- attendees the cook shed will ty building have stretched two needed to replace the current en and meeting space. Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 5

SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News The Nation won a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agricul- ture’s Community Connect Grant in 2017 for broadband in Grayhorse and Bowring. Grayhorse Broadband project Osage News 2017 File Photo construction to begin soon The Osage Nation-owned Bluestem Ranch is located about five miles west of Pawhuska. Shannon Shaw Duty manage and sell internet ac- Osage News cess, the broadband will only service the citizens of Gray- Construction on a Gray- horse, which is located approx- Bluestem Ranch LLC board to horse Broadband Project is set imately five miles southeast to begin as soon as a contractor of Fairfax. According to the is selected. grant stipulations, internet offer hunting licenses to the public According to Mark Kirk, will be provided to public en- Shannon Shaw Duty to hunt on a designated portion of the ranch. director for the Nation’s In- tities such as the fire depart- Osage News They will have to abide by all state and federal formation Services, bids for ment, hospital and emergency laws, Crum said. Currently, the board is devel- the project have been received management agencies. Hunters will soon be able to purchase a oping licenses for deer and other species. The and the contractors are being Thomas said a community hunting license for the Bluestem Ranch. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conser- vetted. Once a contractor is center with six to eight com- For the past two years since the Osage Na- vation has a complete list of hunting seasons selected, and barring any ob- puters will be made available tion has owned the Bluestem Ranch, the board and regulations for those seasons. The state stacles throughout the year, to citizens of Grayhorse for at of directors has given an exclusive hunting of Oklahoma allows the hunting of deer, elk, he estimates the project to be least two years, as stipulated contract to the company Legends Outdoors for antelope, bear, turkey, quail, pheasant, crow, completed by the fall. Kirk by the grant. Usage of the cen- $100,000, according to board member Galen squirrel, rabbit, furbearers such as raccoon and Candy Thomas, director of ter will be free. Crum. This year the board has decided to open and migratory birds. the Nation’s Planning Office, The Nation won a $3 million it up to the public. Crum said the ranch will most likely allow met with the Congressional grant from the U.S. Depart- “We have lots of areas that are just grass, for spring turkey hunts, game birds to an ex- Commerce, Gaming and Land ment of Agriculture’s Commu- open pasture. Actually, deer live there, our tent and they are considering hog hunts. By Committee on Jan. 18 about nity Connect Grant in 2017 bigger deer, but they’re harder to hunt,” he the spring and summer months the board will the project. for the broadband project. The said. “We try to make the units to where there be putting together a public lands section and The project will place three grant helps fund broadband is some timber, where people can set up deer he said he is almost certain fishing will be al- towers in the Grayhorse area deployment into rural commu- stands. Some places have far higher popula- lowed in that area for Osages. They are still to provide broadband inter- nities where it is not yet eco- tions for the deer hunting on the ranch. There discussing how to regulate the fishing, but net for Grayhorse citizens and nomically viable for private are lots of deer.” plans are being formulated. emergency service entities. sectors to deliver service, ac- Crum said the board has decided to offer the “We are trying to make this all more Osage Kirk said the location for the cording to the USDA website. first right of refusal to hunters who have hunt- friendly, even if we lose a little bit of money two towers has been verified According to a four-page ed on the property before, there are about 55 doing it,” he said. “We’re getting the bison pre- and the location of the third Memorandum of Understand- hunters that will receive the offer. Next, the serve set aside and the public areas set aside to tower is still being negotiated ing between the Osage Nation board will be developing policy for Osage pref- enable more programs out there for the public. with a landowner. A second and Osage Innovative Solu- erence and possibly a discount for tribal mem- “I would like for the youth programs to uti- component of the project is to tions signed on Dec. 14, 2018, bers. He said the cost of the hunting leases will lize the ranch. Like the Cultural Encampment place a tower for broadband OIS is responsible for oversee- be between $1,500 to $4,000, depending upon the Wahzhahe Cultural Center held last fall. internet in the community of ing the grant, its regulations the unit of the ranch the hunters select. As the need arises, we can figure out how the Bowring, but with the govern- and requirements for both the Purchasing a license gives a person the right youth can take advantage of it.” ment having been shut down, Grayhorse Broadband project Kirk said paperwork for the and the Bowring Broadband project has stalled. project. OIS is a subsidiary of Thomas said there is a mis- Osage LLC. conception about the broad- The Osage Nation will as- band internet and who it will sist in the management of the Plans for a possible Osage- serve in the Fairfax commu- day-to-day administration and nity. Unless the Nation goes implementation of the grants, into business as a retailer to according to the MOU. owned Drone Port discussed at Commerce meeting OMC requests tax Shannon Shaw Duty records of payments Osage News Drone Ports are such a new industry there is only one in upstate New York and anoth- made to county and state er being built in Kentucky. The Osage Nation Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton an agreement is worked out, could own the third. Osage News all road projects across the On Jan. 18, Brian Bigbie of INCOG, which county are frozen. stands for Indian Nations Council of Govern- The fourth Osage Min- Councilor Talee Redcorn ments, addressed the Osage Congressional erals Council is asking was absent. Commerce Committee with Assistant Princi- some questions of both The council also autho- pal Chief Raymond Red Corn about an oppor- the state and the federal rized Waller to send a letter tunity for Skyway36 to become a Drone Port. governments. to the Bureau of Indian Af- Bigbie said drone ports, which are specif- At its Jan. 4 meeting, the fairs’ regional director, Ed- ically dedicated to Unmanned Aerial Sys- council voted 7-0 to authorize die Streater, with concerns tems, are in high demand as the technology Chairman Everett Waller to about the staffing levels at for drones grows at a rapid rate. The Nation’s contact the Oklahoma Tax the Pawhuska Agency and Skyway36, which was formerly known as the Courtesy Photo/Crossland Construction Company Inc. its potential impact on the downtown airpark, has a 3,000 by 40-foot con- Commission and request A 2017 aerial view of Skyway36, located four miles gross production tax records mineral estate. crete runway, 16,000 square feet of vertical lift north of downtown Tulsa. for the last five years. The decision came after off space, almost 2,300 square miles of Class All petroleum production the council was carbon cop- G airspace, brand new parking lots, a hangar, talking to them by phone. When they saw it, it in Osage County is subject to ied on a letter to Streater office space and a variety of move-in ready took on a new life.” a 5 percent gross production from a former BIA employ- buildings. Adjacent to the air park is 400 acres Congressman Joe Tillman asked whether tax that is supposed to be ee about the facility’s staff of Nation-owned rural land and immediately Bigbie could guarantee the Nation would get earmarked for schools, roads turnover. south of the airpark is the Oakley Light Indus- business if the money was spent to renovate and bridges within the coun- “We want it in writing trial Park, the Nation’s 40-acre light industry Skyway36. Bigbie said he couldn’t guarantee ty. In 2017 alone, the tribe how they’re going to fix it,” park. business, but he said there was a competitive paid $1.7 million in gross Waller said. “I’ve heard it “From an economic development stand- EDA grant available for $1.5 million and $2 production taxes. many times … before this point, it’s what you want to see,” Bigbie said. million for projects like Skyway36. “We want an accounting council that they don’t have “Existing assets to fulfill the market need. It Red Corn said the Nation is applying for the of what money went where,” the funds. That’s part of could generate revenue for the Osage Nation, EDA grant. Waller said. “This will as- the issue.” office space, leasing of the facility, anything Congresswoman Maria Whitehorn said sist us with our MOU with The Department of In- the Osage Nation deems appropriate.” during the Tzi-Zho Session in September, ODOT (Oklahoma Depart- terior is one of nine federal Drone Ports have the potential to cater to plans for Skyway36 included commercial busi- ment of Transportation).” departments closed as part private, government and military institutions, ness along with unmanned. Red Corn said the The council voted in No- of an ongoing partial gov- as well as provide research and development Nation would keep their options open as they vember to send to the Office ernment shutdown. The opportunities for small and large businesses, continue discussions with the EDA. of the Attorney General a BIA’s Pawhuska Agency and secondary and post-secondary education, “That entire industry and where its headed proposed Memorandum of did not have any repre- according to USA Drone Port.com. and how fast it’s going, is entirely dependent Understanding with ODOT sentation at the Minerals Bigbie said the facility and airstrip at Sky- on the technology and what allows safe inter- action between manned and unmanned,” Red regarding sandy soil leases Council meeting. way36 needs some renovation, but he didn’t Corn said. “We’re going to keep our options for road and bridge projects The council’s next meeting think it would be costly. Last year he took of- open, until future technology tells us more.” across Osage County. As is scheduled for Jan. 16. Cit- ficials from the U.S. Economic Development Mark Kirk, director for the Nation’s Infor- written, ODOT would pay a ing potential conflicts with Administration (EDA) to Skyway36 and “they mation Services, said the Federal Aviation Ad- one-time royalty fee for each individual dates, the coun- were really blown away.” ministration is a factor as well. excavation project, regard- cil tabled approving its full “Of course, the investment priorities of EDA less of the site’s size. Until 2019 schedule. were considered, federal funding opportuni- See Drones ties, they were thrilled,” he said. “I have been —Continued on Page 18 6 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org

New ON Trial Court Judge shares Minerals Council discusses experience and vision for the court next plans concerning Osage Benny Polacca regardless of their status, edu- Oldfield said he viewed a Osage News cation, or whether they have a 2017 assessment of the Trial Wind construction lawyer,” she said. Court, which consisted of an Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton Before his confirmation For undergraduate studies, evaluation by three Native at- Osage News as Osage Nation Trial Court Oldfield has a bachelor’s de- torneys to provide summaries Chief Judge, William Oldfield gree in mechanical engineering on the court’s strengths and ar- When it comes to the future of wind farms in Osage Coun- met with the Congressional from Oklahoma State Univer- eas recommended for improve- ty, the Osage Minerals Council is playing things close to vest. Government Operations Com- sity, Edwards said before add- ment. Oldfield also noted legal At the council’s Jan. 16 meeting, its first public session mittee as part of the confirma- ing a quip: “You’re an internal documents including Supreme since the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear oral argu- tion consideration process. house divided?” in referring to Court case opinions, the 2006 ments in Osage Wind LLC vs. Osage Minerals Council, the OU and OSU school rival- Constitution and Osage code Principal Chief Geoffrey Chairman Everett Waller declined to give specifics about ry. Oldfield answered, “that is were all easy to locate online. Standing Bear appointed Old- the council’s next move on the advice of legal counsel but correct” as he greeted the com- Edwards asked Oldfield field (Osage) to the post after expressed his gratitude for the court’s ruling. mittee with a chuckle. how many civil trials (jury and predecessor Marvin Stepson The Supreme Court’s decision to deny certiorari has opened Principal Chief Geoffrey non-jury) he’s had as an attor- retired in July 2018 when the door for the Minerals Council to potentially pursue dam- Standing Bear said his office ney. Oldfield said he could not Osage government officials ages related to the construction of Osage Wind. met with Oldfield for possibly give an exact number for civ- took their oaths and all three “What we have here is a unique position … for the Osage serving on another board, but il cases, which went through ON Supreme Court justices Minerals Council,” Waller said. “We have won a great battle “when this opportunity arose, the discovery period before a won retainment votes for an- with the Supreme Court. My council has delivered a victory we reached out to him and he pre-trial or trial. Jury trials other four-year term following to our people. We are in a war, so we have days to go. The thought about it for quite a are less frequent and memo- the Nation’s general election. chief and I have talked … we hear our constituency. while, we talked to (Supreme rable for Oldfield who recalled Oldfield, a Ponca City attor- “We have been advised by our attorneys that we need to Court) Chief Justice Meredith working an Osage County jury ney, met with the committee have our enemy come to us now. They’re going to have to Drent and we are real proud to trial for a condemnation case. on Sept. 21 during the Con- come meet us and find out who we really are.” nominate him and we look for- Oldfield added there were cas- gressional Tzi-Zho Session and In other business, the council approved by a 7-0 count a ward to his confirmation.” es where he served as second fielded questions from Con- sandy soil permit waiver for Builders Unlimited to facilitate chair attorney in assisting, gress members at the meeting Congresswoman Maria construction of the new Grayhorse Community Building which included picking jury chaired by Congresswoman Whitehorn asked Oldfield if near Fairfax. members for an environmental Shannon Edwards. he’s looked at the Nation’s Demolition of the current Grayhorse Community Build- spill case. Edwards read a summary court system and practices and ing is tentatively slated to start in June immediately after In federal court, Oldfield of Oldfield’s professional ex- his thoughts on the court sys- In-Lon-Schka in order to have a new building online and recalled working a 2017 re- perience noting he graduated tem and possible contributions. operational in time for the June 2020 dances. Almost $3 mil- spondent’s case on a declara- with his juris doctorate from Oldfield said in meeting lion has been appropriated for the project, which will include tory judgment action under an the University of Oklahoma in with Drent, he asked if it was new sidewalks and improved drainage set-up to address the insurance policy. He also took 2005 and his graduate thesis appropriate to attend gen- puddles that often form around the benches on the proper- another federal case regarding was a comparative study of the eral judicial and jurisdiction ty’s west side. a contract dispute also heard sovereignty of Canada’s First training before hearing cases. Councilwoman Margo Gray was absent. in the federal Western District Nations, Native Americans Drent and Trial Court Associ- The council also voted to approve its 2019 meeting calen- of Oklahoma Court. Edwards and the indigenous Maori in ate Judge Lisa Otipoby-Her- dar. Except for the month of July, the Osage Minerals Coun- said her question was to get a New Zealand. bert agreed and recommended cil’s regular meetings will continue to be on the first Friday sense of how much trial expe- As a practicing attorney, training available in Reno, Ne- and third Wednesday of each month. rience Oldfield has for the con- Oldfield has diverse legal ex- vada at The National Judicial Citing the typical lack of pressing business immediately af- stitutionally-mandated Trial perience representing clients College with classes starting ter In-Lon-Schka, the council voted to forego its Friday meet- Court Chief Judge post. in civil and criminal court cas- in October, Oldfield said. ing for July – which would have been July 5 – and only meet Edwards recommended es as both plaintiffs and de- Oldfield said Trial Court once that month barring any extenuating circumstances. fendants, Edwards said. In a Associate Judges Otipoby-Her- Oldfield visit with Attorney previous statement, Oldfield bert and Lee Stout have been General Holli Wells on issues “opined he believes the Trial supportive, as well as court including due process, which The appellate panel also set Court should be a place where staff in their introductions. He she believes is an issue na- aside arguments that the Min- all parties to a case feel com- said he has spent time reading Wind See Oilfield erals Council waited too long to fortable addressing the court Osage law and judicial rules. –from Page 1 —Continued on Page 15 voice its objections. The council was very happy about the rul- filed a last-minute intervention ing and its impact on the min- after its federal trustee, the eral estate. Department of Interior, did not Kaw Women’s Health providing “This is a substantial victo- challenge a lower court’s ruling ry for tribes, and more gener- allowing for turbine construc- services at Wah-Zha-Zhi Health Center ally, mineral property rights tion to proceed. owners,” Waller said. The decision also means the Osage News low income, according to Kaw Wah-Zha-Zhi Health A spokeswoman for Enel Osage Minerals Council and Women’s Health. Center Green Power America, the par- The Kaw Nation Women’s its trustee, the federal gov- The goals for the program ent company of Enel Kansas Health Program is offering • Feb. 14, 28 ernment, can potentially seek include early detection of and Osage Wind LLC, declined damages for the unauthorized services at the Wah-Zha-Zhi • March 7, 28 pre-cancerous or cancerous to comment on the Supreme mining activity conducted Health Center for those who lesions at their earliest stage. • April 4, 18 Court’s decision or its impact within the county. qualify. Ensure that women with ab- on the wind farm. • May 2, 16, 30 However, thanks to the par- The program pays for Mam- normal test results or a di- With the higher court’s de- tial government shutdown, the mograms, Clinical Breast Ex- agnosis of cancer receive • June 13, 27 cision to not take up the case, federal court system is project- ams, Pap Tests and Additional appropriate and timely di- • July 11, 25 the 10th Circuit Court of Ap- ed to run out of carryover funds Diagnostic Tests, according peals’ ruling in support of the by Jan. 11, thus further delay- agnostic treatment services, • August 8, 22 Kaw Women’s Health. The according to Kaw Women’s Osage Mineral Council stands. ing the recovery timeline. As of goals of the program are to Health. • September 5, 19 In its unanimous decision, Jan. 7, judges with the North- detect breast or cervical ab- For more information or to • October 3, 31 a three-judge panel with the ern District of Oklahoma have normalities, if any exist. The schedule an appointment with 10th Circuit Court dismissed already issued stays in almost • November 7, 21 claims from Enel and Osage eligibility criteria for the pro- Kaw Women’s Health at the 20 civil cases that involve ei- • December 5, 19 Wind’s attorneys that their ther the federal government or gram is that patients must be Wah-Zha-Zhi Health Center, clients were not mining while one of its employees. a Native American woman of call (918) 287-9300. 2019 Mammograms digging the turbine’s founda- The United States is listed a federally recognized tribe, at Wah-Zha-Zhi tion pits because they left the as a plaintiff in the council’s must be 21-64 years old or 2019 Breast and Cervi- Health Center limestone, dolomite and oth- lawsuit, but as of 1 p.m. on older, no private health in- cal Cancer Early Detec- er excavated minerals where Jan. 7, no such order has been surance, no Medicare B, no tion Program Tentative • Monday, March 28 they found them, albeit in a issued and no hearing sched- Medicaid, underinsured or schedule at • Monday, May 20 different form. ule has been set yet.

its use and the Nation did not “That has to be researched expect that other people may the 1866 territorial boundaries Water see any revenue. and assessed, and we’re doing want to make claims, so we of the Creek Nation constitute –from Page 1 “I believe that a portion of that. There are other issues are researching all potential an “Indian reservation” and if the water that has accumulat- on surface water because wa- claims, whether they can be it was ever formally disestab- “It’s significant because I be- ed in reservoirs, such as Key- ter moves. There’s rain, the taken seriously or not.” lished. According to Oyez, a lieve we can make our claims stone dam, a portion of that flow of water, and these engi- The discussions are going free online legal source relat- for what we bought back to the water belongs to the Osage neers will have their own cal- well, in his opinion and that ing to the Supreme Court, the 1830s when the Cherokee Na- people. And, since that dam culations,” he said. “So, that is he couldn’t go into too much case will most likely be decid- tion came to Oklahoma. They has been built the water im- pretty much where we are at detail of the negotiations due ed before the end of the court’s had rights that they received pounded has been used to make right now. to signed confidentiality agree- term in June. by treaty to the water. So, electricity, and somebody’s “Understanding the histo- ments. Should the Creek Nation when we purchased this from getting paid from that electric- ries, the amounts of water, and The Chickasaw and Choc- prevail, Standing Bear said the Cherokee, we also purchased ity from the use of our water,” who are the possible claimants taw Nations were successful Nation will revisit Osage Na- the water, which is very differ- he said. “I believe the Corps of of the water.” in negotiating a water rights tion v. Irby. In 2010, the 10th ent than these other tribes. Engineers is involved and I be- settlement with the state Circuit Court affirmed that the “I’m not starting in 1906, lieve they are a branch of the Players of Oklahoma and the city of Osage Nation reservation had and I’m not starting in 1872, federal government, which is Standing Bear said the Oklahoma City in 2016. Their been disestablished and the I’m starting in the 1830s. So, our trustee. Nation has hired the Arizo- dispute was over water rights Supreme Court denied certio- the other side has to prove that “So, we need to address na-based firm Stepson Engi- ownership and regulatory au- rari. However, if the Creek Na- we have lost those rights and how much money has been neering to conduct research thority within the tribes’ his- tion does not prevail, Standing we will fight every single ele- made and how much of that with hydrologists to determine toric treaty territories that Bear said the outcome does not ment of law, and every other belongs to the Osage peo- the amount of water being spans 22 counties, according affect the ownership issues of single entity and person who ple, with interest. Going used in Osage County, wheth- to Water Unity Oklahoma. the Nation’s claim to water. says we have lost rights from back to the moment they er its salt water or fresh water, Both nations, located in south- “When we started these ne- that time. We are identify- started making money off of who is using it and where it’s eastern Oklahoma, negotiated gotiations, Oklahoma thought ing who might make claims that water.” coming from. with the state for five years be- they would model these settle- against us, and that is a lot Standing Bear, who is a sea- “We expect that the cities fore reaching a settlement. ments after the Choctaw and of research.” soned federal Indian law attor- and towns will say they have Chickasaw model they had set- He said if the Nation prevails ney, said there is law in place some claim; we expect surface Carpenter v. Murphy tled,” he said. “They were not sovereignty will be strength- for water disputes among owners, the ranchers, some are A possible component of the correct on that. Now they have ened, and the Nation will be tribes and other entities called going to say when they bought Nation’s water rights negoti- realized the Osage is unique owed a substantial amount of the Winters Doctrine that the surface land they have some ations could be the outcome and we do not fit with any oth- money from different entities states tribes are entitled to water rights on there,” Stand- of the current U.S. Supreme er model they have been look- who have used water that right- the water that is necessary ing Bear said. “We expect other Court case Carpenter v. Mur- ing at and our claims are much fully belonged to the Osage. to establish and maintain water users, perhaps rural wa- phy (formerly Murphy v. Roy- greater than any other tribe Those entities paid someone for their reservation. ter districts, we don’t know. We al). The case questions whether in Oklahoma.” Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 7

Application Open for the Congressional Affairs Committee American Indian College moves to revamp vacant OFPR Benny Polacca Kelly Corbin held the Chief Audit Fund Full Circle Scholarship Officer position for 10 years until American Indian College Fund Osage News attain a college degree and achieve June 2017 when he left to become their education and career goals. As the American Indian College After months of discussion about the Bluestem Ranch manager for five About the American Indian College Fund celebrates its 30th year, the ap- the future of its Office of Fiscal Per- months and then as interim CEO Fund plication for its signature scholarship formance and Review, an Osage Na- for the Nation’s Tallgrass Econom- Founded in 1989, the American Indi- program - The Full Circle Scholarship tion Congressional committee voted ic Development LLC until February an College Fund has been the nation’s - has opened to support Native Ameri- to take action on moving forward 2018. After Corbin’s departure, two largest charity supporting Native high- can college students during the 2019- to revamp the unoccupied audit-fo- remaining workers also left, leav- 2020 school year. er education for more than 29 years. cused office. ing OFPR vacant for nearly a year, Every year, the College Fund distrib- The College Fund believes “Education On Jan. 18, the Congressional Af- prompting the on and off discussions utes millions of dollars to thousands is the answer” and provided 5,896 fairs Committee voted unanimously in the Congressional Affairs Commit- of Native students seeking degrees in scholarships last year totaling $7.65 to authorize its chairman (Second tee on how to reestablish the office higher education. Students who are million to American Indian students, Congressional Speaker Joe Tillman) with employees. members or descendants of federally with more than 125,000 scholarships to start the process to advertise the During Corbin’s tenure, he and and state recognized tribes can apply totaling over $126 million since its long-vacant Chief Audit Officer posi- OFPR staff conducted several audits for support until the application dead- inception. The College Fund also sup- tion, which is in charge of the OFPR. of the ON Executive Branch depart- line of May 31, 2019. There are no ports a variety of academic and support The committee made the motion ments, boards and village committees financial need requirements, and stu- programs at the nation’s 35 accredited after voting to revise the position’s that raised questions on government dents can learn more about the appli- tribal colleges and universities, which qualifications on the job description. spending, policy and procedure prac- cation guidelines and apply at www. are located on or near Indian reser- The OFPR is established in Osage tices and other issues and sugges- collegefund.org/scholarships. vations, ensuring students have the law within the Legislative Branch tions for addressing OFPR findings. tools to graduate and succeed in their Only one percent college students and is charged with conducting var- Tillman read parts of the current careers. The College Fund consistently are American Indian, and they attains ious audits to provide “a systematic law establishing OFPR as the com- receives top ratings from independent bachelor’s degrees at less than half the and objective examination and in- mittee members shared comments charity evaluators and is one of the na- rate of the general population. Howev- dependent assessment of the perfor- for reestablishing the OFPR with tion’s top 100 charities named to the er, they experience poverty at almost mance and financial condition of the staff starting with the Chief Audit double the rate of the same group. Full Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving divisions, departments, programs, Officer position. Circle Scholarship funds, and other Alliance. For more information about boards, commissions, bureaus and Congressman Eli Potts noted the student support programs, are crucial the American Indian College Fund, any other public entities of the Osage Congress passed an OFPR budget components in helping Native students please visit www.collegefund.org. Nation.” for the 2019 fiscal year leading to a Congressman and committee continuation of the discussion. Con- member Archie Mason, who has gressional Budget Analyst Meghan served since the First ON Con- Snead (hired after predecessor Potts Ribbon cutting for Fairfax gress established OFPR recalls the was elected to Congress in the 2018 early years discussion among his election) told the committee there is Wellness Center scheduled Jan. 30 colleagues at the time on how to con- a budgeted $206,000 for the OFPR. duct their oversight responsibilities, After the last OFPR staff depar- Osage News Once open, the Wellness Center will which led to OFPR’s establishment tures, its rented Sixth Street office be providing exercise and fitness center Osage Nation officials are hosting a in 2006. “We deemed this (OFPR) in Pawhuska was vacated and led to equipment and amenities. The facility ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new necessary to comply with oversight the question of where staff would be will also have health counseling rooms Fairfax Wellness Center on Wednes- stationed after hire. Congresswom- and will provide better accessibility for duties,” Mason said. day Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Tillman read a history summary of an Paula Stabler suggested the next The newly-built Wellness Center is those with limited mobility, tribal offi- OFPR, which was established amid OFPR staff could utilize vacant space located at 255 N. 1st. St. next to the ON cials said in May. debates and a tribal court lawsuit upstairs in the ON Capitol Building. Language Center in Fairfax. The rib- For more information on ON Fitness Potts said the budgeted $206,000 bon cutting comes nearly eight months Center locations and hours in Fairfax, between then-Principal Chief Jim after the Nation and construction offi- Hominy and Pawhuska, visit the Na- Gray and the Congress. Gray vetoed could be used to either hire staff or cials broke ground on the planned 4,600 tion’s website at: www.osagenation-nsn. the original bill (ONCA 07-06) cre- to contract the position if needed. square-foot Wellness Center project. gov/what-we-do/fitness-center. ating an internal audit department, After more committee discussion, which called for an audit committee the members passed a motion to consisting of two Congress members amend the Chief Audit Officer po- and the Assistant Principal Chief. sition stating the hired person may Citing concerns with the original have a bachelor’s degree in account- bill’s language, Gray issued a Dec. 7, ing, public administration or related 2006 veto message stating: “I agree field; have a minimum of five years with the need to establish an inde- of government auditing or account- pendent internal auditing depart- ing experience; and a certification ment within the Executive Branch of in accounting or a master’s degree government. With members of Con- is preferred. gress sitting on the directing Audit Congressional Affairs Committee Committee, however, the bill violates members are Tillman (chairman), Article V, Section 2 of the Osage Na- Angela Pratt (vice chair), Scott Big- tion Constitution… Let me be clear. Horse (absent that day), Mason I believe members of Congress di- and Potts. recting staff within the Executive Also that day, the committee voted Branch is a violation of the separa- unanimously to authorize Tillman to tion of powers.” begin the preplanning as necessary The First ON Congress voted to toward relocating the Congressional override Gray’s veto prompting a Office into a future permanent home lawsuit between the branches. The on the ON government campus. In lawsuit was eventually dismissed by 2017, the Congressional Office re- John Red Eagle after he was sworn located to the Nation-owned former in as Principal Chief in 2010. In the First National Bank building (now meantime, the Legislative Branch renamed the Capitol Building) along hired staff for the OFPR that was Pawhuska’s Main Street after its created by legislative amendments, previous location in the Chambers which included housing it within the building needed remediation work Legislative Branch. due to black mold discovery. 8 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org Through the Respect Wah-Zha-Zhi Looking Glass Ruby Hansen Murray Culture Columnist

On Saturday Jan. 20, images of Nick Sandmann, a young man wear- ing a “Make America Great Again” hat grinning into Omaha elder Na- than Phillip’s face as he drummed and sang at the Lincoln Memorial went viral. The two were so close that I wondered what the old man’s breath smelled like. When someone prays for you and fans you off, they’re close, but these strangers were even closer, eye to eye. A large group of Sandmann’s classmates from Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky surrounded them, yelling and chanting, jumping Ruby Hansen Murray up and down and making the toma- hawk chop. Phillips had participated You’re part of the best cheering sec- in the first Indigenous Peoples March tion in the state.” on the National Mall and the stu- There was video from multiple dents were in town for their annual perspectives, interviews on main- trip to the March for Life. stream media, on conservative me- Quese Imc (Pawnee/Seminole), a dia and in Native outlets. Fox News Native hip-hop artist at the march interviewed parents and chaper- followed Phillips into the crowd of ones, disturbed by the Israelites’ students and sang with him. Quese inflammatory comments. Imc said, “He’s an elder; I couldn’t While Sandmann, who many de- leave his side.” In each video multi- scribed as smirking, was silent, star- ple cell phones hover above the two ing at Phillips and smiling, looking men like mosquitoes. uncomfortable, the larger group of Additional video appeared Sunday, students surrounding him laughed rolling through my social media along and pointed, chanting along with with images from the Women’s March Phillips. One Israelite said to anoth- in Oklahoma City, where Native wom- er, “Look how they mock him.” As en staged a die in. The women, includ- Phillips drummed, an Israelite said, ing some Osage, lay on the pavement “He calm all they spirits down. All to call attention to Missing and Mur- them spirits getting demonic and he dered Indigenous Women. They were calmed them down.” Osage Nation Museum scattered across the earth in blankets When the boys first surrounded This copy of the Sunray News entitled “Oil Lease Sale in the Osage” from the Osage Nation and shawls under a clear sky, remind- Phillips, another Israelite called, Museum collection is from 1954 and depicts the museum on the cover. Donated by Thomas ing me of those killed at Wounded “Y’all better not touch him.” Phillips A. Trumbly. Knee, of Osages killed and stolen in said he was afraid to turn around, the conflicts between Osage and Cher- raising images for me of vulnerable okee, as well as modern Osage women Native men and women, beaten and dying tragic, untimely deaths. murdered by whites. Both Sandmann and Phillips have By the time Nick Sandmann said they thought the other blocked appeared on the Today Show on his path. Phillips said he had walked Wednesday morning, his family had into the space because he thought hired a Louisville PR firm. In Tef- he would calm tension between the lon-coated prose the teen said, “I did large group of teenagers and four smile at one point because I wanted Black Hebrew Israelites who were him to know that I was not going preaching near the Indigenous Peo- to become angry, intimidated or be ples March, telling Natives that provoked into a larger confronta- white people thought Indians were tion.” By January 25, the Diocese of savages. Most of the Native people Covington had apologized for their passed without comment. initial apology. Initially Sandmann’s behavior, his There’s a disconnect between the apparent disrespect was condemned, perception of the high school students but over the weekend, some people’s as children who were victims and the perspective shifted. Fox News said energy bounding through the group. Sandmann and the high school stu- A student at Covington told WKRC dents were targeted by Phillips. Now, News, “As we are an all-male school it seemed, the four Hebrew Israel- that loves to get hyped up (hence our ites were to blame for remarks that cheer section’s name “Colonel Cra- prompted the students’ behavior. zies”), and as we have done for years Offended by the Israelite preach- prior, we decided to do some cheers to Osage Nation Museum ers, who said their wealth was built pass time.” In the Osage Nation Museum’s campaign to feature each of the original 2,229 Osage Allot- on slavery and called them crack- When I hear, “We love to get hyped tees they highlighted Allottee #33 Allottee #33 Wah-sho-shah. He was full blood Osage and ers and children of incest, the boys up,” I wonder how far that goes. was born on January 1, 1862 and died on February 3, 1924. In this photograph from left to asked chaperones if they could give This brings me back to the Women’s right is: Shun-kah-molah (Allottee #74), Wah-sho-shah (Old Man Shunk, Allottee #33), and their school cheers to drown out March in OKC. The boys mocking Bro-ki-he-kah (Al-lottee #213). the men’s comments. School cheers Nathan Phillips, the parents’ defen- sounds wholesome, but these weren’t siveness, the boys’ attitude and the the girls’ pep squad cheers from my school cheers drowning out unpleas- Texas high school, but versions of the ant remarks in a barrage of sound haka, a traditional Maori dance. doesn’t feel innocent. It’s privilege to An alumni of the Catholic high ignore how others see you; it shows school told the Cincinnati Inquir- a lack of empathy and insight into er, “It’s unfortunate how it all gets America’s racial violence and cultur- painted, how kids did the school al divisions. cheering,” said Myles Mahan, 29, of For a description of the conver- Louisville and a 2007 graduate of gence of Red, White and Black narra- Covington Catholic High School. “No tives see Native journalist Jacqueline one understands that’s a big part of going to Covington Catholic, going See Respect to football and basketball games … —Continued on Page 17

AARP Oklahoma accepting nominees for 2019 Indian Elder Honorees Osage News AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder honor- ees represent what is best about Na- AARP Oklahoma is accepting nom- tive American people – love of family, inations for the 11th annual AARP dedication to culture and respect for all Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors cele- people.” brating Native American elders who positively impacted their community, Nomination applications are online family, tribe and nation. at: aarp.cvent.com/2019IndianElders This year’s Indian Elder Honors rec- The deadline for submitting nomina- ognition will be held during an Oct. 1 tions is April 30. banquet in Oklahoma City. Nominations may be submitted elec- The 2018 Indian Elder Honor- tronically or mailed to AARP Okla- ees from 28 Oklahoma tribal na- homa, 126 N. Bryant, Edmond, OK, tions included teachers, veterans, 73034. Nominees must be an enrolled artists, tribal leaders and culture member of a federally-recognized Okla- preservationists. homa tribal nation, age 50+, and must In a statement, AARP state director be living. Nominees do not have to be Sean Voskuhl said: “This event cele- AARP members. brates a lifetime of service from these For more information, please contact distinguished elders who have positive- Mashell Sourjohn at (405) 715-4474 or ly impacted their community, family, [email protected]. and tribal nation. Whether they are Since its inception in 2009, AARP Osage Nation Museum well-known or exhibit quiet devotion Oklahoma has recognized 500 elders Allottee #38; E-ne-op-pe (Nellie Osage White). She was full blood Osage and was born on to family and community, this year’s from all 39 tribal nation in Oklahoma. March 6th, 1895. She passed away on August 3rd, 1957 at the age of 64. Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 9 Grayhorse dancers procession featured in video wall at Eiteljorg Museum Osage News The Indianapolis-based Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is featuring a new video wall showcasing images of various tribes including a video clip of Osage dancers walking to the 2018 In-Lon-Schka dances. The Eiteljorg Museum launched the video wall at its main entrance in November featuring a combi- nation of still photos and video footage from various sources nationwide for a nearly 14-minute duration that is shown on nine video screens. In September, a videographer working with the museum reached out to the Osage News requesting video footage and photos of Osage people and danc- ers. The News staff submitted short video clips and photos shot during the three In-Lon-Schka dances held in June for consideration in the video. In the video now playing at the museum, a one-min- ute clip of Osage dancers from the Grayhorse District is included with the various other images submitted from individuals and entities featuring images of art and people representing other Native American tribes across the country. During the June 8 Grayhorse In-Lon-Schka, Osage Osage News Video Footage News Senior Reporter Benny Polacca recorded a pro- A one-minute clip of Osage dancers from the Grayhorse District is included in the Eiteljorg Museum’s video wall, which in- cession of Grayhorse District dancers walking toward cludes images of art and people representing other Native American tribes across the country. the arbor for the evening dances. The clip shows danc- ers following the drum, which is carried to the arbor followed by Head Committeeman Archie Mason and itors for what they will experience inside museum it made a great impression on our visitors; and the Drumkeeper Jacob Lux and fellow district dancers. galleries: the amazing stories of the West and Native Eiteljorg thanks museum patrons Stan and Sandy Eiteljorg Museum President and CEO John Va- America. Hurt and many others whose generosity and hard nausdall issued a statement on the new video wall: “The Eiteljorg is deeply grateful to those who gen- work made it possible.” “The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and erously contributed video segments for the 14-minute For more information on The Eiteljorg Museum Western Art in Indianapolis welcomes visitors at en- orientation film – including the beautiful scenes of visit www.eiteljorg.org. try with a striking new nine-screen video wall. With Osage dancers going to the annual June In-Lon-Sch- The Grayhorse dancers procession video fea- imagery of the peoples and landscapes of Native ka dances, as well as support provided by other Na- tured in the Eiteljorg video wall can be seen on the America and the American West, close-ups of excep- tive nations -- that add to the video wall experience. newspaper’s YouTube page at: www.youtube.com/ tional works of art and scenes of artists working in When the new video wall debuted in November 2018, watch?v=77eClmHksmk. their studios, the video wall prepares Eiteljorg vis-

Screenshot of video by Jennifer Adair SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News Dance Maker Academy students and founder Jenna Smith perform a scene from the ballet Dance Maker Academy students and founder Jenna Smith (first from left) post for a Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet, choreographed by Smith. photo with Daposka Ahnkodapi students before they went on stage. Scissortail Children’s Festival

SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear shakes Oklahoma Cora McKinley gets her hair brushed by her mother, Dapos- Wakonze’s Dora Williams and Chris Cote practice with Dapos- Gov. Kevin Stitt’s hand before the start of the Scissortail Chil- ka Ahnkodapi (Our School) Second Grade Wakonze (teach- ka Ahnkodapi students before they go on stage. dren’s Festival on Jan. 12. Stitt is standing with his wife and er) Mandy McKinley. Cora, who is in pre-K, helped to say the five children. invocation to begin the Scissortail Children’s Festival in the Osage language.

SHANNON SHAW DUTY/Osage News Courtesy Photo/Osage Ballet Osage Language Department instructor Chris Cote greets everyone in the Osage language Dance Maker Academy students pose for a photo with Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing before the children say The Lord’s Prayer in Osage. Bear before their performance. 10 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org

A pipe axe was on display for the Osage Nation Museum’s latest exhibit “Patriot Nations.”

All Photos by SHANNON SHAW DUTY / Osage News Christian Johnson, Osage, now serves as the Director of Operations for the Osage Nation. ‘Patriot Nations’ exhibit on display

Many veterans and their families wear beaded broad- A U.S. flag donated by Principal Chief Geoffrey Stand- cloth blankets with their service record sewn onto ing Bear 10 years ago was included in the exhibit. The them and symbols of their branch of service. flag was given to him by his grandmother and was at Osage Museum hand sewn, circa pre-1940. through June 12 Shannon Shaw Duty Osage News

The Osage Nation Museum’s latest exhibit comes from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and focuses on the commitment and valor Native Americans have always shown in serving their country. Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces, a 16-panel exhibition that documents 250 years of Native From left: silver Thomas Jefferson Military Peace The exhibit included 16 panels of information about veterans, is on loan to the ONM until June 12. Medal, 1801; bronze Martin Van Buren Military Peace Native Americans and their history of service in the Accompanying the panels are items from the ONM’s perma- Medal, 1837; pewter Pierre Chouteau Fur Trade Peace military. nent collection. Among those items are a U.S. flag donated by Medal, 1834. Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear about 10 years ago, said acting curator Addie Roanhorse. She said the flag was given to him by his grandmother and was hand sewn, circa pre-1940. Hanging on the north wall of the exhibit is an ornately beaded broadcloth blanket that was made for Charles Donovan, 115th Infantry, 29th Division, circa 1918. In a glass case are peace medals from the 1800s, given to Osage leaders when they trav- eled to Washington, D.C. and met with U.S. presidents. At the opening reception for the exhibit, Osage Code Talker coins were given to the public. August Chouteau, Osage, who was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a Native American Code Talker in World War I, is featured on the north wall of the exhibit. Information on every war fought since colonial contact and de- tails about tribal warfare are included in the panel exhibits. “The enduring sense of community protection can be seen as Osages continue to serve their country through participation in every branch of service, in every major war the US has fought since WWI,” according to a press release. “Native Americans have served in every major U.S. military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East in higher numbers per capita than any other ethnic group.” See more photos on page 19.

Augustus Chouteau, confirmed as an Osage Code Talker during World War I by the Department of Defense. Military medals, donated by Christian Johnson, Osage, for the exhibit. Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 11

All photos courtesy of Welana Queton Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear attends Gov. Stitt inauguration

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Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear (pictured fourth from left, back row) and Oklahoma tribal leaders gathered for a photo at Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s inauguration Jan. 14. Stitt was inaugurated as Oklahoma’s 28th governor. Welena Queton, Osage/Creek, served as Tribal Liaison at the event and gath- ered the tribal of-ficials for the photo. She also included photos of the state’s official punch bowl which was set out for the occasion. The bowl features Sequoyah, the Cherokee citizen who founded the Cherokee alphabet. The punch bowl was originally made for the USS Oklahoma but was not on the ship when it was bombed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. 12 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org Pawnee/Osage CASA Birdhouse Auction raises $5,600 Benny Polacca members from both Osage and Pawnee coun- Osage News ties. Some of the birdhouse artists also attend- ed the event with their families. The Pawnee/Osage Court Appointed Special Osage artists who decorated and submitted Advocates (CASA) reported a second consecu- birdhouses include: Joe Don Brave, Ted Moore, tive year of increases in money raised during Wendy Ponca, Kathryn Redcorn, Sean Stand- its annual birdhouse auction held Dec. 14 ing Bear, Jessica Harjo, Paula Stabler, Kilan in Pawhuska. Jacobs and Shannon Shaw Duty, editor of the The CASA nonprofit hosts the annual auc- Osage News. tion featuring birdhouses decorated by local Tulsa area Auctioneer Jay Litchfield con- artists and craftsmen, including Osages and ducted the birdhouse auction for the 34 bird- other area Native Americans. Funding raised houses submitted for the 2018 event. The is used to help CASA recruit and train com- highest bid came from a Pawnee area bidder on All photos by BENNY POLACCA/Osage News munity volunteers to speak for abused and a large metal-welded birdhouse that was sub- A painted birdhouse by Osage artist Dr. Jessica Harjo. The birdhouses mitted before the auction and was the starting neglected children involved in tribal and state went up for bid during the annual Pawnee/Osage CASA fundraiser auc- bid at $2,000. No one else made a bid, so the court cases in Pawnee and Osage counties. tion Dec. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska. According to Kristin Donnelly with CASA, $2,000 offer stood. the Dec. 14 auction raised about $5,600, which Pauline Echohawk (Pawnee) decorated a is nearly $1,000 more than the $4,500 raised birdhouse covered in leather with a beaded at a 2017 CASA fundraiser. That amount is black roof and a beadwork strip that wrapped about $2,300 higher than the $3,169 raised at around the sides. The winning bid came the 2016 auction. from Julie Standing Bear, who bid $265 on “I think it’s going to continue to grow,” Don- the birdhouse. nelly said of the public’s participation in the Sean Standing Bear submitted two bird- auctions. Even from the participating artists houses with one decorated in blue paint and expressing “we want to do it again,” Donnelly another decorated with University of Okla- noted an enthusiasm from those who decorated homa crimson and cream colors and “Boomer birdhouses and wished to decorate and submit Sooner” painted on the roof. The Waterbird another birdhouse in the next coming year. Gallery owner Danette Daniels bid and won Helen Norris, executive director of CASA, the blue house for $95. LeeAnn Ammons won said the organization is one of a few nation- the OU-decorated birdhouse for $65. wide CASA entities (out of approximately 950 Ammons also won a $105 bid on the bird- Event volunteers (including Kristo Revard) show decorated birdhouses nationwide) to serve children in both state and house decorated by Shaw Duty, who decorated to bidders at the Dec. 14 Pawnee Osage CASA fundraiser. tribal court cases. Norris said her CASA orga- it in memory of her late cousin Blake Ashley nization is in need of volunteers to work with Sisk with floral patterns, a butterfly and jew- the children involved in the court system to els and pearls for the house trim. “(Blake) help provide monitoring reports to judges who loved all things beautiful and when I think may use the information to make rulings in of her, I think of flowers, pearls, diamonds the cases. and beauty. Her friends called her Wonder CASA volunteers go through 40 hours of Woman, hence the WW plaque on the back training and they are “sworn in by a judge and of the birdhouse,” Shaw Duty wrote in an become officers of the court. They can come to artist statement. any of the four courts we serve, and we work Jacobs decorated a birdhouse using red and with eight attorneys,” Norris said. The train- blue colors and a man and woman on opposite ing hours include 30 hours required by all sides to show the ancestral division of male CASA volunteers and an additional 10 hours and female roles in Osage culture, he told the on Osage and Pawnee tribal history and cus- attendees. Carole Revard won the birdhouse toms for working in cases in both state and with an $85 bid. tribal courts. Ted Moore decorated a tall blue bird- For this year, Norris said CASA has worked house, which he called “Sky Lodge” with the with 80 children, which is the most so far for art reflecting “the stories, families and the A painted birdhouse by Osage artist Kilan Jacobs. The birdhouses went the CASA organization since its 2009 launch. wonderful things that happen during life,” ac- up for bid during the annual Pawnee/Osage CASA fundraiser auction Those 80 children are involved in 30-40 cases cording to an artist statement he displayed with Dec. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska. in all four state and tribal court jurisdictions, the birdhouse. she said, emphasizing the need for more CASA Ponca decorated three birdhouses, including volunteers. a yellow one that included Osage ribbonwork Osage attorney Terry Mason Moore attend- on the roof and six side openings decorated ed the event and said she’s worked with Norris with small ornaments and illuminated thanks for years while serving on the CASA advisory to battery-powered holiday lighting placed board and echoed the need for funding to help inside the birdhouse. Ponca’s birdhouse sold CASA volunteers serve the children in court for $165. cases. Moore, who also previously served as Harjo painted a birdhouse titled “Morning a Pawnee Nation Judge, has noted the CASA Song” featuring two birds painted on the side service is invaluable considering CASA volun- with background color shades of orange, yel- teers regularly visit the child, attends court low, blue, purple and red to represent those hearings and provides reports to the court and which can appear during sunrises. Harjo add- state on the child’s progress while state case ed she painted the birds with wings colored as workers juggle several cases assigned to them if they were wearing Osage blankets “because and may not spend as much time with children it can get chilly in the morning.” Daniels won as a CASA volunteer can. the birdhouse with a $500 bid. Event volunteers show decorated birdhouses to bidders at the Dec. 14 The birdhouse auction, held at the Immacu- For more information on the CASA opera- Pawnee Osage CASA fundraiser. late Conception Catholic Church Parish Hall, tions or to volunteer as an advocate, Pawnee/ opened with a dinner for attendees, which in- Osage CASA is on Facebook and can be reached BELOW: Painted birdhouses were donated for the annual Pawnee/Osage cluded artists and tribal and local community at (918) 762-3776. CASA Birdhouse auction. The birdhouses went up for bid during the an- nual Pawnee/Osage CASA fundraiser auction Dec. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska.

ABOVE: A painted birdhouse with a strip of beadwork on the roof was donated by Osage Nation Congresswoman Paula Stabler. The birdhouses went up for bid during the annual Pawnee/Osage CASA fundraiser auc- tion Dec. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska. LEFT: Painted birdhouses were donated for the annual Pawnee/Osage CASA Birdhouse auction. RIGHT: A painted birdhouse by Suzy Oberholtz and a handmade metal birdhouse by Mason Cavett were donated for the Pawnee/Osage CASA Birdhouse Auction. Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 13

Osage Nation Language Department Community Classes September 10, 2018 – April 18, 2019

PAWHUSKA MONDAY Never Evers...... Chris Cote...... 12 pm-1 pm TUESDAY Beginners...... Alaina Maker...... 12 pm-1 pm WEDNESDAY Intermediate...... Cherise Miller...... 12 pm-1 pm THURSDAY Intermediate Study:. . . .Chris Cote...... 12 pm-1 pm Family Relations Beginners...... Ed Shaw...... 5:30 pm-7pm Advanced Osage. . . . . Chris Cote...... 7 pm-8 pm Children’s Osage...... Alaina Maker/Robynn Rulo. .6 pm - 7 pm

FAIRFAX MONDAY Beginners...... Donna Barrone...... 5:30 pm-7 pm Intermediate...... Tracey Moore...... 5:30 pm-7pm Children’s Osage...... Robynn Rulo...... 5:30 pm-7 pm WEDNESDAY Elders...... Tracey Moore...... 12 pm-1 pm THURSDAY Advanced Osage. . . . . Tracey Moore...... 7 pm-8 pm (Broadcast)

HOMINY TUESDAY Beginners...... Roman Hutchens...... 6 pm-8 pm THURSDAY Lunch with Language. . .Herman Lookout...... 12 pm-1 pm

SKIATOOK THURSDAY Beginners...... Roman Hutchens...... 6 pm-7 pm

TULSA THURSDAY Beginners...... John Shaw...... 11:30 am-12 pm Intermediate...... John Shaw...... 12 pm-1 pm

BARTLESVILLE TUESDAY Beginners...... Vann Bighorse...... 6 pm-7:30 pm

ADVANCE CLASS PREREQUISITS: Students must have completed Beginners classes PAWHUSKA CHILDREN’S CLASS: Pawhuska youth students under the age of 13 must attend the provided Children’s Class.

Osage Nation Language Department Site Listings

PAWHUSKA HOMINY SKIATOOK Main Office Osage County Osage Casino 222 West Main Street Inter-local Coop Breakfast Nook Pawhuska, OK 74056 207 E Main Street 5591 W C Rogers Blvd PH: 918-287-5505 Hominy, OK 74035 Skiatook, OK 74070 Fax: 918-287-5535 PH: 918-287-5505 Fax: 918-287-5535 TULSA GRAYHORSE-FAIRFAX Osage Casino 260 North 2nd Street BARTLESVILLE Central Office Fairfax, OK 74637 Tri County 1211 W 36th St. N PH: 918-287-5611 Technology Center Tulsa OK 74127 918-642-3185 6101 SE Nowata Road Fax: 918-642-3210 Bartlesville, OK 74006

How to submit a Letter to the Editor If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please mail it to the Osage News, Attn.: Shannon Shaw Duty, 604 Kihekah, Pawhuska, OK 74056 or send email to [email protected]. Letters must be re- spectful and informative to the reader, and may be edited for grammar, clarity and space. Classifieds February 2019 14 OSAGE NATION JOBS: To bus or assists as bus monitor as Dishwasher – Bartlesville pany assets and provides a safe appropriate judgment and deci- apply for a position with the needed. Under general supervision of environment for employees and sion-making skills, and ensur- Osage Nation go to https:// Head Start Teacher – the Food and Beverage Man- guests. This position requires a ing that all departmental and www.osagenation-nsn.gov/ Pawhuska Regular full time. ager, washes and sanitizes all welcoming disposition and both staff activities are monitored opportunities/job-listings/ap- The Teacher is responsible for equipment and utensils used in strong communication and in- and performed as efficiently plication-form. Applicants are performing educational work food preparation. Regular full teractive skills, as this is the and effectively as possible. En- time. first Osage Casino Employee welcome to attach a resume in planning, preparing, and sures assigned staff operate in to greet visitors and answer and/or cover letter in addition. implementing an educational Buffet Attendant – Bartles- compliance with applicable in- phones. Regular full time. Please note that all applicants program for young children and ville This position is respon- ternal policies and procedures, tentatively selected for employ- their families. sible for maintaining service in Cocktail Server – Sand gaming regulations, and exter- ment with the Osage Nation the buffet area. This includes Springs This position is re- Primary Care Physician – nal agency requirements. Regu- will be required to submit to a fulfilling guest beverage orders, sponsible for taking orders and Pawhuska Regular full time. lar full time. urinalysis to screen for illegal delivering/refilling beverages, serving alcoholic and/or non-al- The Primary Care Physician drug use. Employment will be busing and setting up tables coholic beverages. Responsible Restaurant Server – Thun- provides comprehensive health contingent upon drug test re- and responding to guest ques- for providing friendly and pro- der – Tulsa This position is care on a daily basis and is ex- sults. OSAGE / VETERAN / tions and requests. Regular full fessional service to every guest responsible for taking orders pected to provide quality med- INDIAN PREFERENCE IS time. encountered. Regular full time. and serving food, alcoholic and/ CONSIDERED. Verification ical care to all patients. The or non-alcoholic beverages. Re- Bartender – Bartlesville Un- EVS Attendant – Sand of preference must be included incumbent works independent- sponsible for proper settlement der general supervision of the Springs Under direct supervi- with application. For questions ly and on his/her own initiative of all transactions at point of as a medical provider and sup- Beverage Supervisor, maintain sion of the Housekeeping Su- please contact Taryn Crawford, sale. Responsible for providing Osage Nation Employee Re- ports the mission of the facility. the bar area. Provides excellent pervisor, transfers clean and customer service in a timely dirty linens and trash to/from friendly and professional ser- cruitment Specialist at (918) Compliance Officer – manner. Prepare all drink or- Laundry and Room Attendants. vice to every guest encountered. 287-5445 or email tcrawford@ Pawhuska Regular full time. ders, delivers and refills drink Assists with stocking other Part time. osagenation-nsn.gov. Responsible for ensuring all orders, and responds to quest items as needed by Room At- licensed facilities are in com- Cocktail Server – Tulsa This Lead Tribal Education Ad- questions and requests. Handle tendants. Ensures cleanliness pliance at all times. Responsi- position is responsible for tak- vocate – Hominy Regular full all payment transactions accu- of entire property public areas ing orders and serving alcoholic time. The Lead Tribal Educa- ble for ensuring all providers rately. Regular full time. both inside and outside the ca- and/or non-alcoholic beverag- tion Advocate will administer and clients are abiding by the Cocktail Server – Bartles- sino. Responsible for banquet es. Responsible for providing the Nationwide Academic Tutor statutes and regulations of ville This position is respon- events set up, teardown, and friendly and professional ser- Program for Osage Members the Child Care Development sible for taking orders and clean up. Responsible for mov- enrolled in grades k-12 residing Funds. Continuously checking vice to every guest encountered. serving alcoholic and/or non-al- ing furniture, boxes, stocking within and outside of the Osage and making sure all child care Part time. coholic beverages. Responsible and re-stocking shelves, trash reservation boundaries. The providers are up to date with all Bartender – Tulsa Under for providing friendly and pro- removal, and completes other Lead Advocate will also moni- credentials necessary. general supervision of the Bev- fessional service to every guest duties as assigned. Regular full tor the grades and attendance Human Resources Recep- encountered.Regular full time. time. erage Supervisor, maintain the of Osage students at assigned tionist – Pawhuska Regular Short Order Cook – Sand bar area. Provides excellent schools and will assist those HOMINY full time. The Receptionist pro- Springs Under general super- customer service in a timely students who are at risk for vides support to the Human Bartender – Hominy Under vision of the Food & Beverage manner. Prepare all drink or- academic failure and student Resources office by answering general supervision of the Bev- Supervisor, maintains an ef- ders, delivers and refills drink dropout by assessing student calls, directing traffic, and per- erage Supervisor, maintain the ficient food operation by pre- orders, and responds to quest needs, monitoring progress, forming general office duties as bar area. Provides excellent paring hot and cold food items questions and requests. Handle and making recommendations. assigned. customer service in a timely in accordance with production all payment transactions accu- The Lead Advocate will also Managed Assets Director – manner. Prepare all drink or- requirements, recipes and es- rately. Part time. serve as a liaison between the Pawhuska Regular full time. ders, delivers and refills drink tablished safety policies and student, the Osage Nation, the Call Center Agent – Tulsa The Managed Assets Director orders, and responds to quest procedures. Regular full time. school and the family. They will The Call Center Agent is re- position is responsible for the questions and requests. Handle work with the school counsel- SKIATOOK sponsible for answering all in- overall leadership and over- all payment transactions accu- ors and teachers to help solve coming calls in a prompt and sight of the Tribal Develop- rately. Regular full time. Food and Beverage Super- academic/student issues and, ment, Tribal Works, and Real visor – Skiatook Under gener- courteous manner, profession- will provide referrals for other PAWHUSKA EVS Attendant Estate Services Departments. al supervision of the Food and ally promoting Osage Casino services offered by the Osage – Pawhuska Under direct su- The Director is responsible for Beverage Manager, manages operations and hotel services, Nation. The Lead Advocate will pervision of the Housekeeping all functions associated with day-to-day supervision of food ensuring maximum revenues, be responsible for recruiting Supervisor, transfers clean and these departments. The Direc- dirty linens and trash to/from and beverage operations which and making outbound calls as potential tutors for the tutor tor is responsible for facilitat- Laundry and Room Attendants. includes point of sale transac- needed and in accordance with program and the processing of ing and overseeing all property Assists with stocking other tions, quality, guest satisfac- approved policies and proce- tutor timesheets, payroll and acquisition by the Nation. All items as needed by Room At- tion, and inventory of stock. dures. Regular full time. contracts. Regular full time. responsibilities assigned to the tendants. Ensures cleanliness Food & Beverage Techni- Photo Journalist – Pawhus- Properties Specialist in the of entire property public areas Main Bank Cashier – Skia- cian – Tulsa Under gener- ka Regular full time. The Osage Nation Competitive Bid- both inside and outside the ca- took Responsible for distrib- al supervision of the Food & primary role of the photojour- ding Act are the responsibility sino. Responsible for banquet uting banks to internal guests Beverage Manager, partnering nalist is to be a visual story- of the Director as well as all events set up, teardown, and of internal departments as well with the Facilities Department, teller assigned to specific tasks. assigned work related to Fee clean up. Responsible for mov- as dropping these banks with responsible for the setup, break Working directly under the to Trust acquisitions and pro- ing furniture, boxes, stocking accuracy. Protects company as- down, and clean up before, Communications Coordinator, cesses. The Director position and re-stocking shelves, trash sets issued to them while deal- traveling to document accom- is responsible for all budget removal, and completes other ing with guests, in an efficient during, and after all events, plishments as they happen. The preparation and oversight of duties as assigned. Regular full and courteous manner. Regular as well as the general mainte- subject matter can vary greatly, financials for each fiscal year. time. full time. nance of F&B designated ar- from local civic issues, national eas. This position is responsible Manages property owned by PONCA CITY Restaurant Server – Skia- or political. The candidate will for maintaining service in the the Nation in fee simple status, took This position is respon- serve the purpose of enhancing Security Officer Lead – Pon- restaurant, bar, and banquet restricted and/or Trust-status. sible for taking orders and the story with photos to give a ca City Protects company areas. This includes hosting, The Director is responsible for serving food, alcoholic and/or visual experience for the reader assets and provides a safe en- the oversight of all construction non-alcoholic beverages. Re- fulfilling guest beverage orders, or viewer in addition to the sto- vironment for employees and projects throughout the ON to sponsible for proper settlement delivering/refilling beverages, ry of the event. include projects utilizing Fed- guests. The Lead is also respon- serving food, bussing and set- sible for assisting with the ef- of all transactions at point of Superintendent – Pawhuska eral funds. ting up tables while maintain- fective and efficient operations sale. Responsible for providing Regular full time. The Superin- ing professional communication Osage Nation Education on assigned shift or in assigned friendly and professional ser- tendent directs and oversees ed- with both internal and external Department Internship – section as required by the re- vice to every guest encountered. ucation and teaching programs guests at all times. Regular full Hominy The Osage Nation Ed- porting senior including, but Regular full time. for the Osage Nation DAPOS- time. ucation Department Internship not limited to: providing train- TULSA KA AHNKODAPI. Responsi- Program is designed to provide ing and guidance to newly hired Shift Manager – Tulsa This bilities include overseeing the Food and Beverage Super- Osage students with work ex- staff, and serving as a profes- position is responsible for pro- accreditation process, staffing visor – Tulsa Under general perience in their chosen field of sional resource to co-workers. viding leadership and oversight the department, reviewing fac- supervision of the Food and study. The program is designed Regular full time. in the operation of all casino ulty performance, the prepara- to serve enrolled members of Beverage Manager, manages activities in the absence of the tion of the school budget, and the Osage Nation with a mini- Security Supervisor – Ponca day-to-day supervision of food GM, including but not limited creating an atmosphere condu- mum of 61+ hours completed in City Protects company assets and beverage operations which to: providing leadership to as- cive to scholarly pursuits. This an accredited college or univer- and provides a safe environ- includes point of sale transac- signed staff, ensuring effective position supervises and admin- sity degree program. The intern ment for employees and guests. tions, quality, guest satisfac- isters all aspects of the DAPOS- program also accepts applica- Supervises shift operations as tion, and inventory of stock. internal and external communi- KA AHNKODAPI educational tions from students who are assigned by the reporting se- Regular full time. cations, exercising appropriate operations, policies, objectives, enrolled in their final 9 weeks nior including, but not limited Rooms Inspector – Tulsa Un- judgment and decision making initiatives, and is responsible of vocational technology pro- to: providing leadership to as- der the direction of the House- skills, and ensuring that all de- for the attainment of short- and grams. Applicants are required signed staff, ensuring effective keeping Supervisor, the Rooms partmental operations are mon- internal and external communi- long-term financial and opera- to carry a 2.5 or higher-grade Inspector checks the cleanli- itored and conducted efficiently cations, exercising appropriate tional goals. The Superinten- point average in the semes- ness and appearance of guest and effectively. Also ensures judgment and decision-making dent will collaborate closely ter previous to application. accommodations; including ho- effective tactical and strategic skills, and ensuring that all de- with the language department, Please review the ONE Higher tel guest rooms, banquet rooms, budget development and im- partmental and staff activities culture program, to ensure that Scholarship Handbook for lim- common areas, hallways, and plementation; interfaces with are monitored and performed the Osage language and culture itations and incentives. Tempo- public restrooms. Assists the other departmental and opera- as efficiently and effectively as is the cornerstone of the curric- rary full time Hotel Room Attendant in daily tions personnel to communicate ulum. possible. Regular full time. tasks. Aids housekeeping su- OSAGE CASINO JOBS: To and/or coordinate with those Table Games – Poker Super- pervisor in ensuring all day to Social Services Director – apply for a position with individuals in order to enhance visor – Ponca City Respon- day employee supervision and Pawhuska Regular full time. Osage Casino go to www. overall company profits. Regu- sible for the overall effective tasks are completed to the ex- The Social Services Director is osagecasinos.com/careers lar full time. responsible for overall manage- and efficient supervision of all pectations of the Housekeeping Food & Beverage Techni- ment, leadership and operation BARTLESVILLE Table Games shift operations department. Regular full time. cian Under general supervi- of the Social Services Depart- Main Bank Cashier – Bar- as assigned by the reporting se- Short Order Cook – Tulsa sion of the Food & Beverage ment, which includes the fol- tlesville Responsible for dis- nior including, but not limited Under general supervision of Manager, partnering with the lowing individual programs: tributing banks to internal to: providing leadership to as- the Food & Beverage Supervi- Child Protection, Adult Protec- guests of internal departments signed staff, ensuring effective sor, maintains an efficient food Facilities Department, respon- tion, Individual Indian Monies as well as dropping these banks internal and external communi- operation by preparing hot and sible for the setup, break down, (IIM) Supervision, Indian Child with accuracy. Protects compa- cations, exercising appropriate cold food items in accordance and clean up before, during, and Welfare, Foster Care, Adop- ny assets issued to them while judgment and decision-making with production requirements, after all events, as well as the tions, Family Preservation, and dealing with guests, in an ef- skills, and ensuring that all de- recipes and established safety general maintenance of F&B the Osage Nation Child Welfare ficient and courteous manner. partmental and staff activities policies and procedures. Regu- designated areas. This position Information System. Regular full time. are monitored and performed lar full time. is responsible for maintaining as efficiently and effectively as service in the restaurant, bar, Teacher Assistant Head Short Order Cook – Bartles- Table Games – Poker Supervi- possible. Ensures assigned staff and banquet areas. This in- Start – Pawhuska Regular ville Under general supervi- operate in compliance with ap- sor Responsible for the overall cludes hosting, fulfilling guest full time. Performs para-pro- sion of the Food & Beverage plicable internal policies and effective and efficient supervi- beverage orders, delivering/re- fessional educational work in Supervisor, maintains an ef- procedures, gaming regula- sion of all Table Games shift filling beverages, serving food, planning, preparing, and imple- ficient food operation by pre- tions, and external agency re- operations as assigned by the bussing and setting up tables menting a Head Start Program paring hot and cold food items quirements. Regular full time. reporting senior including, but for young children and their in accordance with production not limited to: providing leader- while maintaining professional families. Assists the lead teach- requirements, recipes and es- SAND SPRINGS ship to assigned staff, ensuring communication with both inter- er in a cooperative and profes- tablished safety policies and Armed Security Officer – effective internal and external nal and external guests at all sional manner. Drives school procedures. Regular full time. Sand Springs Protects com- communications, exercising times. Regular part time. Community February 2019 15

Cyclist Congratulations! –from Page 4 Milton and Tammy Cunningham would like someone who is in a simi- to take this opportunity to lar physical situation that announce their daughter wants to ride a bike, but Charlsie Rose Cunning- doesn’t have the resources to ham graduated from the go through this trial and er- University of Oklahoma in ror process. Every chance I December 2018 with her get I share what I’ve learned master’s degree in Human through all of this. I hope in Relations with a concen- the near future to be able tration in Human Resourc- to produce the prosthetic to es while maintaining a 4.0 pedal adapter plate and a GPA as a graduate student. documented process of how Charlsie Rose also grad- to set it up. uated in May 2016 from OU I was able to get back to with her bachelor’s degree racing bicycles in the Spring in Native American Stud- of 2016, just 7 months af- ies. As an undergraduate, ter the amputation. A Charlsie Rose was named year later, in the Spring of on the Dean’s Honor Roll. 2017, I was selected to race Congratulations! Charlsie Rose Cunningham on Team USA’s roster for Track World Champion- ships. There I placed 4th in the 1 Kilometer Time Trial and 6th in the 4K Pursuit. Later that summer I raced at Masters Track Nationals against able-bodied athletes in my age bracket and placed 3rd in 1K Time Trial and 4th in the Match Sprints. I was also able to go to Mas- ters Worlds with Team USA Para Cycling and raced to personal best (PB) times. At Para Track Nationals a few Courtesy Photo months later I hit anoth- Jason Macom (far right) will compete in the National Qualifier and the er PB time in the 1K Time World Championship in California in February. Trial. This Spring and Sum- mer I’ve been racing road criteriums and time trials to rebuild my endurance. I’ve had some great results, some crashes, and some tough days on the bike; all part of being a bike racer. I placed 3rd at Para Road National Championships, but my best result was a second place at Courtesy Photo The Meteor Crits in North Congratulations! Little Rock’s Burns Park. I Lauren Ross (second from left), a senior at Skiatook High was also able to race with School, won the O.J. Huddleston Memorial Scholarship which the Professionals at one of is awarded by the Huddleston family annually. The award was the USA Crit Series races in announced Dec. 13 at the Skiatook Round Up Club’s banquet. Bentonville, Arkansas. That Lauren is the daughter of KaDah Ross and the late Meredith moment on the start line Hull. Lauren is an accomplished barrel racer and calf roper. was overwhelming. I was back, lining up to race at the highest level. I truly am liv- ing that line on the list. It’s time to look forward Wahzhazhe to the next steps with fo- cus on the big goal of the Tokyo Paralympic Games. World Championships are in Apeldoorn, Netherlands at the end of March. I plan on racing USA Crit Series criteriums across the coun- try during the summer months as well as Master Courtesy Photo Track Nationals and Elite Jason Macom, Osage, hopes to compete in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in velo- Track Nationals. drome cycling. Cherokee Bean Dumplings • 1 medium sized squash • ¼ tsp salt • 2 tbsp sugar • 3 tbsp molasses Save the Date! • 1½ tsp hot water –Local Events Calendar • 3 tbsp butter Scald meal a little at a time with boiling water until moist information email Osage Nation Offices enough to mold with hands. FEBRUARY Place kidney beans in corn mixture. Mold this mixture into Laurennoriega12354@ Closed February 16 balls about size of small oranges and place small piece of suet or gmail.com or call (580) OU AISA Stomp Dance tallow in center of each ball. Flatten ball with palm of hand and 678-0943 NOVEMBER Thunderbird Casino drop into kettle of hot water or meat broth and cook for about 45 Norman, OK November 11 minutes or until firm. Delicious with fresh side of pork. APRIL Recipe taken from the cookbook, “Authenticated American In- For more information: Veterans Day dian Recipes,” by Sylvester and Alice Tinker, copyright 1955. Lucretia Lovato April 19 Osage Nation Offices (918) 815-0493 Good Friday Closed Osage Nation Offices November 28-29 be free from unlawful searches February 17 Closed Thanksgiving Holiday and seizures – many of those Osage Shareholders Oilfield Osage Nation Offices –from Page 6 things that mirror the United Association meeting Closed States Bill of Rights are found MAY tionwide. “My biggest concern Osage Casino – Skiatook (in that section) and I wouldn’t May 27 in this court and throughout 1 p.m. DECEMBER be worth my salt if I didn’t For more information: Lou Memorial Day Indian Country is that we pro- vide due process to our folks … have those earmarked,” he Phillips (918) 671-6003 Osage Nation Offices December 24-25 when a defendant’s in jail for said. “The Trial Court’s job is Closed Christmas Holiday to look at the case and contro- February 18 10 days and hasn’t been ar- Osage Nation Offices versies in front of it. Presidents’ Day raigned, I consider that a due Closed “I can tell you this: If there’s Osage Nation Offices JULY process problem, so I want to December 31 at noon a criminal or defendant in July 4-5 make sure you are aware of Closed New Year’s Eve my court and I feel their in- Independence Day Holiday some issues that might be in Osage Nation Offices our Trial Court and that you alienable rights are being Osage Nation Offices MARCH Closed will vow to me you will do ev- abridged by any action of Closed –––––––––––––––––– erything you can to make sure the tribe, it would be a der- March 15 Have an event? Send event every defendant in the custody elict of my duties, it would Osage Nation Sovereignty information to the Osage News, SEPTEMBER of the Osage Nation is given be grounds to remove me as Day (Observed) Attn.: Shannon Shaw Duty, 604 judge if I didn’t uphold those September 2 Kihekah, Pawhuska, OK 74056; all the due process that he or Osage Nation Offices inalienable rights.” Labor Day email sshaw@osagenation-nsn. she deserves and requires,” Closed she said. On Sept. 26, the Congress Osage Nation Offices gov, or fax to (918) 287-5563. Make sure to include event date, Oldfield responded: “I don’t voted with a unanimous 11-0 Closed OU AISA Spring Powwow location, email and web address think there’s a more import- vote to confirm Oldfield for (if applicable) and a phone num- Lloyd Noble Center ant part in our constitution, Chief Trial Court Judge. Per OCTOBER ber where someone can be con- the constitution, Oldfield will Norman, OK tacted for validation, if necessary. especially for a criminal or de- fendant in Article IV, Section be eligible for a retention vote 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. October 14 Deadline for the March issue is 3 (Inalienable Rights of Osage for another four-year term in For more Osage Day February 18, 2019. Citizens), what you’re talking the 2022 election when his ini- about – due process, right to tial term ends. Obituaries February 2019 16 Lykan, Iris, Bentley, Lincoln ginning at 10 a.m. on Wednes- ert Hyatt and his wife Laura, his mother. At the age of 12, and Jolene; aunts Marilyn day, January 16th. Father son Michael Lynn Hyatt and his mother passed, and John Dailey of Hominy and Delores Desmond will officiate. Burial his wife Michelle, grandchil- continued his education in Harragarra of Carnegie, as will follow at the Fairfax City dren: Cara Hyatt, Anthony Fairfax while living with rel- well as numerous family and Cemetery. Friends and wel- Hyatt and his wife Stephanie, atives in Fairfax. As an adult, friends. come to pay their respects at P.J. Potter and his wife Wen- he worked at Wal-Mart stores Martha is preceded in death the Grayhorse Chapel on Mon- di, Stephen Potter and his in the Tulsa area. by her parents John Hopper day and Tuesday. wife Angela, Henry Smith and John enjoyed boxing, play- Sr. and Delphine Harragarra Mary Was born to Dominic his wife Bonnie, Michael Ea- ing guitar, going to toughman Hopper; brother John Hopper and Cynthia Daniels in Ponca sley, and Valerie Burris and contests in the Tulsa area, and Jr.; sister Mary Francis Hayes; City on September 18, 1932. her husband Stephan. Great the Beatles. grandson Taylor Willits. She was the oldest of nine Grandchildren: Daryn, Ryan, Survivors include his fa- The funeral service was held children. She attended Fair- Bryan, Ella, Tessa, Ayden, ther, Bryce Jake of Colorado on Jan. 7, 2019, at the Hens- fax Schools in her early years Levi, Chadwick, one baby boy Springs, Colorado; uncle Rich- ley Family residence with the and graduated from Chilocco due in February, Trevor, Hold- ard Roberts of Tulsa, Okla- Pastor Claudia Lovelace and in 1950. She met the love of en, Leigha, Madison, Connor, homa; many Jake & Roberts Martha Sue Hopper Elliott Scott Lohah officiating. Pall- her life, William Hyatt in Tul- Rese, Bella, Mila, Jacob, Dil- family cousins, as well as other bearers were Skyler Hens- sa while visiting some friends. lon, Cole, Leland, Grant, Tre, extended family and friends. Martha Sue Hopper Elliott ley, Seth Hensley, Channing The two fell deeply in love and Audri. As well as a host of His mother Kathryn Jake, Tardiff, Jayden Jefferson, Joe Martha Sue Hopper Elliott, and were married on June 30, nieces and nephews. uncle James C. Roberts Jr., Cobb and Mike Valencia. Buri- 70 years, of Hominy, Oklaho- 1952, they were married for 65 aunt Amanda K. Roberts, as al followed the services at A.J. ma, passed away on Friday, years. The family liked to trav- well as his grandparents, pre- Powell Memorial Cemetery in Jan. 4, 2019 at her residence. el, making spur of the moment ceded John in death. Hominy. Martha was born in Clare- trips. Mary enjoyed attending Arrangements were under Powell Funeral Home was more, Oklahoma on Nov. 4, Powwows and Indian dances. Hunsaker Wooten Funeral entrusted with the arrange- 1948 to John Hopper Sr. and She served as an advisor for Home of Fairfax. ments. Online condolences and Delphine Harragarra Hopper. the Grayhorse In-Lon-Shka Online condolences and memories may be left in the She was a majorette for the dances for many years. She memories may be shared at: guestbook at PowellFuneralS- HHS Band and the 1966 Hom- had a special talent for mak- www.hunsakerwootenfuneral- ervice.com. iny Buck Football Queen be- ing beautiful shawls for such home.com fore graduating in 1967. dances. She was a member of John was a kind and gen- Martha enjoyed spending both the Osage tribe and Kaw tle person who loved spending time with family and friends, tribe of Oklahoma. She was time with family and friends. especially during the holi- descended from the Bear Clan He will be greatly missed. days. Her favorite pastime of the Osage. John Joseph Jake was watching her grandsons Mary raised two boys and play baseball for the Hominy loved her grandchildren. When Bucks. She also enjoyed be- the boys were small, Mary was John Joseph Jake ing around her special friends a cub scout mom and was al- Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Donna Crawford, Denise La- ways attentive to their needs. Home crone and Kay Hunter, whom She was a member of the Cath- John Joseph Jake, age 47, she was so grateful for. olic Church and was on the be- former resident of Fairfax, Martha was a member of the reavement committee where Oklahoma passed away on Otoe-Missouria Tribe, as well she assisted in making meals Friday morning, December 14, as a descendent of the Osage for the bereaved. Mary Agnes 2018 in Tulsa. tribe. She looked forward to also enjoyed going to the Mc- John was born on Friday, the Osage In-Lon-Shka and Mary Agnes Hyatt Cord Senior Center for lunch June 11, 1971 in Oklahoma the Otoe-Missouria Encamp- and to visit her friends. A kind City, Oklahoma to Bryce and ment each summer. Mary Agnes Hyatt and gentle person, Mary al- Kathryn Ann (Roberts) Jake. Martha is survived by Mary Agnes Hyatt a long- ways has a smile on her face He is the grandson of the and a hug for her family. late James Chakah and Anna daughters Sara Hensley and time resident of Ponca City has Christine Cecelia Wilson James husband Kent of Hominy, Tia gone to heaven. Osage Tribal Mary will be greeted in Kathryn (Goode) Roberts Sr. Jefferson and husband Dennis services will be held for Mary heaven by her Grandfather and great-grandson of George Christine Cecelia of Mannford; son John Hart- on Wednesday, January 16, and mother, siblings Roseanne H. and Mary Roberts Sr. and ness of Mannford; sister Jan 2019 at the Grayhorse Chapel Cunningham, Paula Fraid, Hall and Maggie (Yellowhorse) Wilson James Gaebler and husband Carl of in Fairfax starting at 8:00 a.m. Nancy Boone, John Boone, Goode Sr. He was of Osage and Christine Cecelia Wilson Owasso; brother Daniel Hop- John Redeagle will officiate Francis FM Boone, and Geor- Pawnee ancestry and from the James transitioned to Glory per of Hominy; six grandchil- the service. Following those gia Lee Scharnhorst. Grayhorse District. peacefully surrounded by loved dren Skyler, Seth, Channing, services, a catholic mass will She leaves behind to cher- He was raised in Oklahoma ones on January 18, 2019, at Mia, Jayden and Ethan; six be held at the Sacred Heart ish her memory her husband City where he attended school See Obituaries great-grandchildren John, Catholic Church in Fairfax be- William of the home, son Rob- before moving to Fairfax with —Continued on Page 17 Opinion February 2019 17 Shareholders Without Reservations Association meeting set for February 17th The Osage Shareholders Asso- ciation will meet Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m., at the Skiatook Osage Casino. There will be speakers, Mineral Council members and re- freshments served. Contact OSA Chair Lou Phillips for more infor- mation at (918) 671-6003.

Respect –from Page 8

Keeler’s interview with Audie Cornish on “All Things Considered.” See also, Deborah Miranda’s blog entry, “‘First’ Encounters” badndns.blogspot.com, which contextualizes the high school students’ ignorance. “They possess no point of reference for what an Indian person is, other than howling stereotypes from west- erns, Indian sports mascots, bloody video games, and outdated novels or textbooks.”

Cartoon © Santo Domingo Pueblo Cartoon Artist, Ricardo Caté

ma; Mountain View, Arkansas, and Kathryn is survived by: husband Obituaries Jonesboro, Arkansas. Brent Prather of the home; daughters –from Page 16 Christine attended St. Mary’s in Kylee Gabrielle Russel of Little Kan- Enid where she obtained her Bache- about 4:07 p.m. EST. At her time of sas and Kaylie Ann Martin of Hominy; lor’s of Science in Nursing in 1971 and death, she lived in Alpharetta, Georgia. mother Candace J. Quimby of Hominy; worked for many years as a Registered A Memorial Service was held on Janu- sisters Melissa Kay Briggs of Mt Pleas- Nurse. She worked in various roles as ary 26, 2019, at the Hominy Indian Vil- ant, Texas, Courtney Michelle Linville an Emergency Room Nurse, Psychiat- lage Chapel, followed by a reception. and niece Adison Jean Albright of ric Nurse, Orthopedics, Urology, and Christine was born to Ruby Webb Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Julie O’Keefe of supported Home Health care and Chil- Wilson and Charley Harry Wilson on Tulsa and nephew Morgan O’Keefe of dren’s care. June 11, 1933. Virginia, Jackie Gilliland and nephew Christine always stayed in contact She is preceded in death by both her Sonny Gilliland, brothers Christopher and supported the Friends Church in parents Ruby and CH Wilson, sister Hominy. She was a member and at- Brent Linville of Hominy and Sean D. Mary Katherine Wilson, brother Char- tended various local churches of her Quimby of Hominy, uncle Roger Mac ley Harry Wilson and brother Richard residence. Quimby and wife Sue of Colorado and Donald Wilson. Christine enjoyed various interests in- many cousins, special friends, and ex- Her greatest joy in life was spending cluding, but not limited to: spending time Kathryn Ann Gilliland Prather tended family. time with her children and grandchil- with her children and grandchildren, Kathryn is also survived by spe- dren that she loved deeply. Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. On Sep- fashion, sewing for her children, music cial extended family: Fi “Pop” Davis, She is survived by her brother John tember 12, 1997, she gave birth to her and movies (Elvis and John Wayne), “Mama” Karen Carter, brother Michael Paul Wilson and her children: Elda Ce- first daughter Kylee Gabrielle Russell buttered popcorn (with extra butter!), Davis, sister Stephanie Davis, sister celia Childers Watts (Walter Watts), and made a life in Kansas, Oklahoma. she was definitely a foodie, banana pop- Elizabeth Ann James Kesseler, Rhonda A few years later, she moved back to Chelle Lookout, and twelve nieces and sicles, working in the yard, traveling to Marcelle James Carter (Mike Carter), Osage County and started working nephews whom she loved dearly. Hawaii (Book’em, Danno!), studying the and Thomas Patrick James. Grand- for her tribe with the Osage Miner- Kathryn was preceded in death by: bible, listening to biblical prophecy (e.g., children: Tony Watts, Christopher als Council in Pawhuska. She then father George C. “Rusty” Gilliland; ma- George Noory and Art Bell). Davis, Marcus Kesseler, Marshall Kes- returned to the gaming industry by ternal grandmother Eva Jean McCart- Special thanks to her daughter seler, Zachary Carter, Grant Carter, working for the Osage Gaming Com- ney Kirk; uncle Gary Michael Quimby. Rhonda, son-in-law Mike, grandchil- Grace Carter, Abigail James and Jacob mission. On December 5, 2008, her Services were held on Monday, Janu- dren Zachary, Grant, and Grace; and, James. Four great-grandchildren and second daughter, Kaylie Ann Martin, ary 21, 2019 at the Prather family res- to Arbor Terrace Crabapple and Kin- several nieces and nephews. was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. idence with Everett Waller officiating. dred Hospice who provided excellent, While attending Hominy High Her most recent career was in retail Following were services at the First loving care for Christine. School, Christine fed her joy of fashion with Clifton’s in Pawhuska where she Baptist Church in Prue with pastor by working at Ms. Gravit’s Retail Shop performed a variety of duties for the Garry McDevitt officiating. Pallbear- in Hominy. Christine was the Hominy Kathryn Ann Gilliland Prather Trumbly family’s business. Kathy was ers were: Fi Davis, Michael L. Davis, a hard worker who always handled a Buck Queen in 1952. Kathryn Ann Gilliland Prather Caleb Kennedy, Ethan Kennedy, Pe- multitude of tasks: from caregiver to After High School, she worked at (Kathy) was born on February 13, 1974 ter Perrier, Bradley Prather, and John Hominy Hospital as a Nurses Aid. to George “Rusty” C. Gilliland and Can- secretary, handyman to flower deliver- Graham. Honorary pallbearers were: Christine fostered her desire to care dace Quimby in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. er, and cashier to housewife. Chip Hill and Billy Davis. Burial fol- for others by working as a Nurses Aid Kathy attended Hominy Public Of the many hats Kathy wore, her lowed the services at the Perrier Fam- at Hominy Hospital. She applied those Schools where she excelled in basket- most favorite was mother. She tried to ily Cemetery. skills in caring for her grandma Elda ball, tennis, and softball. She became provide Kaylie with all her heart de- Cecelia West. Hominy’s first Oklahoma All-State sired and renewed a strong loving rela- The family of Kathryn wishes to While at Hominy Hospital she Softball player of which she was very tionship with Kylee. thank Everett Waller, Brother Garry met Frank Marshall James, M.D. proud of. After graduating with the On October 27, 2018, she married McDevitt, and Powell Funeral Home. The two took a liking to one anoth- class of 1992, Kathy moved to Tahle- Brent Prather with her two beauti- Powell Funeral Home has been en- er and then wed. They made a home quah and began studying criminal jus- ful daughters by her side. Kathy was trusted with the arrangements. Online in various places after beginning in tice at NSU. a member of the Prue First Baptist condolences and memories may be left Hominy: Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Kathy began a career in gaming with Church where the wedding ceremony in the guestbook at PowellFuneralSer- Norman, Oklahoma; Enid, Oklaho- the Cherokee Bingo Outpost in West took place. vice.com.

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Mark it on your calendars! www.osagenews.org 604 Kihekah • Pawhuska, OK 74056 18 February 2019 Osage News • osagenews.org Osage lesson plans for educators available online Benny Polacca maps of the Osage Flint Hills danced ballet; Osages and ed- eventually be added,” Wilson sons Committee includes Osage News in 17 Osage County schools. ucation, boarding schools; the said in a statement. Osages Atterberry, Wildcat, Debra Atterberry, who helped French fur trade; the Osage “We have a very unique and Dr. Andrea Hunter, Sarah Grade school educators in- coordinate the project, assist- language; the Reign of Terror; rich history to share, but it is O’Donnell, Addie Hudgins, terested in teaching their K-12 ed with placements and asked and Osage ancestral lands and also important to learn about Norman Akers, Jann Hayman, students Osage history and Coordinator Annie Wilson heritage sites. the things we are currently do- Alex Red Corn, David Webb, culture can now find 57 lesson to include Osage Nation cul- For reading material, the ing and what we will be doing and Michelle Harding; and plans available online thanks ture in the program’s online lesson plans refer to plots from in the future,” said Atterberry, also Wilson and Emily Hunter to a project developed with in- K-12 place-based lessons ‘so the books Meet Christopher: who is a former Osage County Connell of the Flint Hills Map put by Osage Nation officials Osage youth can learn more An Osage Indian Boy from school teacher and now a stra- & Education Program, a proj- and education professionals. about our rich culture.’ Wilson Oklahoma; The Osage; Fry- tegic planning analyst in the ect of the Flint Hills Discovery On Jan. 11, the Nation agreed and suggested the les- bread for Addie; and Addie, Nation’s Office of Self-Gover- Center in Manhattan, Kans. sons reside on the Osage Na- Be Brave. nance and Strategic Planning. The committee also acknowl- launched its Cultural Educa- tion website, with links on the To create the lesson plans, Mary Wildcat, director of edges the assistance from oth- tion – K-12 Lessons available Map Program’s website.” Atterberry and Wilson enlist- the Nation’s Education De- er Osages and those working to the public on its website On the K-12 Lessons web- ed several Osage cultural ex- partment, served as a co-chair for the Nation including Prin- www.osagenation-nsn.gov site, there is a link to a 10-min- perts and education leaders to on the committee creating the cipal Chief Geoffrey Standing which can be accessed for view- ute video titled Journey of the form a committee and spent culture-based lesson plans. Bear, Paul Tutty, Hallie Win- ing and downloading from the Osage featuring interviews 15 months to create the cul- To the committee’s knowl- ter, Matthew Thomas, Jami “Cultural Education” section with several Osages on the ture-based curriculum, the re- edge, the only other similar Powell, Candy Thomas, Randy under the “Who We Are” tab at tribe’s history and four recom- lease said. “Our original goal tribal-specific program in Tinker Smith, Alaina Mak- the top of the home page. mended books for the lesson was 12 lessons, but there were the United States is at the er, Vann Bighorse, Eddy Red According to an ON news plans and students reading too many fascinating and in- Chickasaw Nation; they have Eagle, Jason George, Mindy release: “This project was an material. On the right side spiring stories. We cut it off for 26 lessons on the history of Standley, the Missouri Cul- offshoot of the 2016 Flint Hills of the page are links to fact- now at 57 lessons in 14 units, the Chickasaws, according to ture Trunk Project, and many Map & Education Program sheets describing historical but we have a long list of ad- the release. others who have assisted with that placed museum-quality events including Osages who ditional topics we hope will The Osage Classroom Les- the project.

Lintner disenrollment Land-into-trust applications for case rescheduled Osage Casino expansion delayed Benny Polacca Osage News by government shutdown A pre-trial conference in the disenrollment case of Reta Benny Polacca to transfer tribally-owned proving and relocating first – Marie Lintner is rescheduled for Feb. 6 at the Osage Nation Osage News land to the federal govern- Bartlesville or Pawhuska – for Trial Court in Pawhuska. ment in trust for the benefit of a best use of casino services. The pre-trial conference, originally scheduled Jan. 16, TULSA, Okla. – With the the applicant. Both land parcels are located was moved at the request of the respondent’s attorney and longest partial federal gov- The 35-day partial govern- away from those two current the ON Attorney General’s Office agreed to the reschedul- ernment shutdown lasting ment shutdown ended Jan. 25 casino properties with Bar- ing, according to the Judicial Branch. 35 days, efforts to place three when President Donald Trump tlesville located closer to U.S. The Lintner case is slated to be decided by jury trial, Osage Nation-owned parcels of announced a bipartisan deal 60 and the Pawhuska parcel which will be the first in the history of the 2006 Osage re- land into trust are delayed. to end the shutdown, accord- is by the intersection of State formed government. ing to National Public Radio. Highway 99 and U.S. 60/ East A petition for Lintner’s disenrollment from the Nation The Nation filed land-in- to-trust applications for land With the newer development Main Street. was first filed in April 2016. Lintner’s family claims they are in reopening those closed According to the BIA web- descendants of original allottee Paschal Canville through parcels near Pawhuska and government departments site, the land-into-trust pro- an illegitimate daughter, Lola Brown. According to the ON Bartlesville for future gam- and offices – including the cess includes preparing a membership law, a person must be a lineal descendant of an ing expansion and the Tulsa BIA – it’s unknown when the preliminary title opinion, an original allottee from the 1906 Allotment Act in order to be Airpark property built on the land-into-trust process will be environmental compliance re- eligible for Osage citizenship. third parcel was slated to go finalized for the Nation-owned view and clearing any prelim- In December 2017, ON Trial Court Associate Judge Lee into trust status Jan. 24, but land parcels. inary title opinion rejections Stout ordered the Attorney General’s office to collect sam- that is delayed, said Kimberly ples from 11 of Canville’s known descendants, noting the Pearson mentioned the before notice of decision and Pearson, executive director for land-into-trust application de- recording the land title. membership office’s use of DNA testing in paternity cas- Osage Casino. es. Although a handful provided non-invasive samples via lays during the Jan. 23 Gam- With the partial govern- Pearson said once the gov- mouth swabs, none were male. The testing facility contract- ing Enterprise Board meeting. ment shutdown over, affected ernment reopens, it could be ed by the tribe, Bio-Gene DNA Testing, previously stated it “Once the government re- government employees were could not complete the testing without a male participant. one month after operations re- opens, we should see the par- instructed to reopen by the If Lintner is found not to be a legitimate tribal citizen, she sume when the land-into-trust cels continue to be processed,” Office of Management and and her relatives could be ordered to repay any Osage Na- applications are finalized. The Pearson said. Budget, according to the Fed- tion financial benefits received while enrolled with the tribe. land-into-trust application In the meantime, Osage Ca- eral News Network on Jan. 25, According to Osage law, jury trials are permitted in both process takes place with the sino CEO Byron Bighorse said meaning offices and depart- civil and criminal cases. Bureau of Indian Affairs and management is deciding on ments could open as early as The law also states: “juries, except for cases prosecuted involves several procedures which property to plan on im- Monday, Jan. 28. under special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction, shall consist of six Osage Nation members who reside within Osage County, Oklahoma. The court may, in its discretion, appoint one alternate juror. A verdict may be reached in ei- ther a civil or criminal case by the affirmative vote of four of the six jurors.” Diabetes is not our destiny Diabetes Prevention Program look. 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This 30. betes, but who do not already in Pawhuska and a 5 p.m. research showed that people The Native American Jour- To be eligible, applicants have diabetes. Tuesday class in Hominy with prediabetes who take nalists Association is com- must be enrolled juniors, se- An estimated 84.1 million part in a structured lifestyle • Where will it meet? Civic mitted to increasing the niors, or graduate students adults in Americans have pre- change program can cut their Center PHN/CHR training at an accredited university in diabetes. A trained lifestyle representation of Indigenous risk of developing type 2 dia- room 12:00pm and 5:00pm the United States pursuing a coach leads the program to journalists in mainstream betes by 58% (71% for people in Pawhuska and Hominy degree in digital media/jour- help you change certain as- media. NAJA supports and over 60 years old). This finding nalism/communications with pects of your lifestyle, like site TBD. empowers members through was the result of the program a commitment to Indigenous eating healthier, reducing • How much does it cost? annual scholarship opportuni- helping people lose 5% to 7% storytelling as demonstrat- stress, and getting more phys- ties for Native American, Alas- of their body weight through Free ed by completed coursework, ical activity. The program ka Native, Native Hawaiian healthier eating and 150 clips/work samples and a let- also includes group support • How often? Classes meet and First Nations students. minutes of physical activity ter of recommendation from a from others who share your weekly for 16 weeks NAJA will select five stu- professor or internship super- goals and struggles. This life- a week. during the first 6 months, dents for one-time awards of visor familiar with their work style change program is not a For a person who weighs then once a month for the $10,000 each for the NAJA - and attesting to career com- fad diet or an exercise class. 200 pounds, losing 5% to 7% last 6 months. Facebook Journalism Project mitment. of their body weight means And it’s not a quick fix. It’s a • What do you do? Weekly Scholarship for Indigenous NAJA is currently accept- losing just 10 to 14 pounds. It year-long program focused weigh in, weekly food students pursuing journalism ing scholarship applications on long-term changes and doesn’t take a drastic weight diary tracking and and media degrees at a higher for 2019 awards through lasting results. loss to make a big impact. fitness tracking. Attend learning institutions. April 30, 2019. A year might sound like a • Who can join? Native long commitment, but learning Americans living in Osage the meetings to gain new habits, gaining new skills, County ages 12 and up knowledge and support! and building confidence takes who have a body mass technology is already there time. As you begin to eat better index (BMI) over 25, For more information con- Drones and I’m sure the FAA would be and become more active, you’ll have been diagnosed with tact Public Health Nursing –from Page 5 thankful to see an airport that notice changes in how you feel, prediabetes, or are at risk at (918) 287-5482 or Jaime. is dedicated to UAS.” “The FAA is all about safety. and maybe even in how you for type 2 Diabetes. [email protected]. Congresswoman Brandy And right now, unmanned sys- Lemon asked whether match- tems are not popular with the ing grant funds would be need- FAA and they’re taking it very ed if the Nation won the grant. slowly,” he said. “Right now, Bigbie said yes, but he added How to submit a Letter to the Editor today, you can ride a drone to the more distressed the area, If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please mail it to the Osage News, Attn.: the airport in Dubai. The only the more the EDA provides. Shannon Shaw Duty, 604 Kihekah, Pawhuska, OK 74056 or send email to sshaw@osagena- thing that’s stopping [this in “They have rules toward tion-nsn.gov. Letters must be respectful and informative to the reader, and may be edited the United States] is the FAA, tribal projects to give 100 for grammar, clarity and space. they’re going very slowly. The percent.” Osage News • osagenews.org February 2019 19

Pawhuska. His sister, Alexis UFC Rencountre who is the Nation’s –from Page 1 Elections Supervisor, lives in UFC Fighter Rencountre Pawhuska with her family. club as a youth. The program While he’s home he often hosts starts wrestlers at the age wrestling camps for youth and of 4. In high school he was a helps out as much as he can. Makes History four-year varsity starter, a In September of last year, he four-time regional placer and hosted a wrestling camp for one-time state placer. He went Osage youth in conjunction on to wrestle for Labette Com- with the Osage Nation Finan- munity College from 2005 to cial Assistance office. 2008. In 2008 he was named the Academic National Cham- “All the support around here pion and Wrestling All-Amer- is amazing. It’s easy, being ican. He continued his college Osage, it’s awesome and it’s wrestling career in 2010 at easy when you’ve got friends Fort Hays State University and family who help out,” he where he was ranked eighth said at the time. in the nation. In 2012 he went He said he had to get spe- professional in the MMA. cial permission from Princi- Since 2012, he has lived on pal Chief Geoffrey Standing and off in Oklahoma and Cal- Bear and write a letter to UFC ifornia where he trains. While officials to be allowed to car- fighting in the MMA his fights ry the Osage Nation flag into were mostly across the Mid- the UFC Octagon. The UFC west. In October of 2018, he only allows fighters from oth- moved to California to train er countries to carry their flags full time. Prior to training full and the only U.S. state flag time he worked as a framer in allowed to be carried is that construction and would try to of Hawaii. He is the first UFC make it to the gym to train af- Fighter to carry a flag from his ter a 10-hour day. Native American nation into Heading into the fight with the UFC Octagon. Stewart, Rencountre had a “It’s humbling and it makes four-fight winning streak be- me proud. To come from where fore his UFC debut in June of I am and to come from that lit- last year but dropped a unan- tle reservation down the street imous decision to Belal Mu- to being in the UFC and carry- hammad after three rounds. ing our flag with my tribe be- Prior to that, a four-fight win- hind me and my people behind ning streak included Bellator me,” he said. wins over Jake Lindsey and “It hasn’t hit me yet, I’m Justin Patterson, according still Chance, I’m nothing spe- to reports. cial. I’m still that little Wah- Zha-Zhi from down the street. Osage Grown Dance hard every June and Rencountre grew up in the that’s it. But now, it’s com- Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre Pawhuska Indian Village and ing into the limelight and Professional UFC Fighter Chance Rencountre (Osage, Pawhuska District) defeated Kyle Stewart with a rear- always makes time to visit I’m excited.” naked choke in the first round of their bout at UFC Fight Night: Brooklyn.

Courtesy Photo/UFC Courtesy Photo/UFC Professional UFC Fighter Chance Rencountre (Osage, Pawhuska District) defeated Kyle Stew- Professional UFC Fighter Chance Rencountre (Osage, Pawhuska District) defeated Kyle art with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their bout at UFC Fight Night: Brooklyn. Stewart with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their bout at UFC Fight Night: Brooklyn.

Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre Courtesy Photo/Alexis Rencountre Professional UFC Fighter Chance Rencoun- Rencountre made history when he carried the Rencountre made history when he carried Rencountre made history when he carried tre (Osage, Pawhuska District) defeated Osage Nation flag into the Octagon as he be- the Osage Nation flag into the Octagon as the Osage Nation flag into the Octagon as Kyle Stewart with a rear-naked choke in the came the first Osage to fight in the UFC and he became the first Osage to fight in the he became the first Osage to fight in the UFC first round of their bout at UFC Fight Night: the first fighter to carry a Native American UFC and the first fighter to carry a Native and the first fighter to carry a Native Ameri- Brooklyn. flag. American flag. can flag.

More photos from Patriot Nations

Osage Nation Code Talker commemorative coins were handed out during the opening reception of “Patriot Nations,” the Osage Nation Museum’s An elaborate beaded broadcloth blanket made for Charles Donovan, latest exhibit on Jan. 10. 115th Infantry, 29th Division, circa 1918.