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Phone: 918-968-3526 • 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A • Stroud, OK 74079 • Vol. 41 • No. 9 • September 2019 Resolution Passed to Not Renegotiate Tribal-State Gaming Compact On July 24, 2019, the Sac ing a quorum present; and and Fox Nation Business Com- In Response to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Recent Comments Whereas, the Business Com- mittee unanimously approved a mittee is authorized to transact resolution in response to Okla- Tribal-State Gaming Compact. Committee issued the following The Business Committee of business and act on behalf of the homa Governor Kevin Stitt’s Following approval of the res- news release regarding its posi- the Sac and Fox Nation unani- Sac and Fox nation pursuant to prior comments regarding the olution, the tribal Business tion on the matter: mously voted to pass a resolu- the Constitution and laws of the tion that states the Nation will Nation; and not request to renegotiate the Whereas, the Sac and Fox na- terms of the Tribal-State Gam- tion entered into a Tribal-State ing Compact. The resolution, Gaming Compact (the Com- voted on during a Business pact) with the State of Oklaho- Committee meeting on July 24, ma in 2005; the terms of which 2019, responds to Oklahoma have been approved by the Sec- Governor Stitt’s statements re- retary of the U. S. Department garding the compact. of the Interior; and The resolution further af- Whereas, the Sac and Fox Na- fi rmed that the compact’s ever- tion’s successful operation of its green provision is clear and pro- gaming enterprise has positively vides for the automatic renewal impacted Oklahoma’s economy, of the compact on January 1, created numerous jobs, and pro- 2020. vided for essential services for Principal Chief Justin F. Wood tribal members; and stated, “The Sac and Fox Nation Whereas, the Sac and Fox na- remains dedicated to protecting tion and the State of Oklahoma the interests of our tribal mem- have a government to govern- bers. Our gaming facilities pro- ment relationship and all inter- vide much needed employment actions must be based in a good opportunities in central Oklaho- faith effort at direct communica- ma. In rural Oklahoma, the casi- tion; and nos are the cornerstone of eco- Whereas, the terms of the BIA Offi cials nomic growth. Increasing the Compact allow both parties to Visit For Land exclusivity fees in the compact request renegotiation of subsec- will negatively impact the Sac tions A and E of Part 11 of the Development Tour and Fox people, so I strongly Compact. The Sac and Fox Na- Bureau of Indian Affairs oppose any proposed increase. tion has not received a specifi c Southern Plains Regional The compact will automatically proposal of terms for the afore- Director James Schock, and renew on January 1st; any other mentioned subsections from the associates Gabe Morgan and interpretation is legally inade- State of Oklahoma; and John Worthington, from their quate. The Sac and Fox Nation Whereas, the Business Com- Anadarko, Okla. offi ces, vis- already contributes to Oklaho- mittee opposes Governor Stitt’s ited the Sac and Fox Nation ma’s economy, infrastructure, statements regarding an expira- on July 18 for a tour of the and culture and will continue to tion date of the Compact. The Sac and Fox Nation range- do so.” evergreen provision of the lands. In the side photo, The Sac and Fox Nation is Compact is clear and all condi- the BIA offi cials are pictured a federally recognized tribal tions have been met; the Com- being greeted upon their ar- nation of over 4,000 enrolled pact will automatically renew rival by Sac and Fox Realty members. The Nation is led by on January 1, 2020. Specialist Shanarae Boyd the Business Committee, com- Whereas, the Business Com- and Land and Cattle Direc- prised of fi ve elected offi cials: mittee fi nds it is not in the best Enbridge Donates Over $7,000 tor Andy Warrior at left, and Principal Chief Justin F. Wood, interest of the Sac and Fox Na- Sac and Fox Business Com- Second Chief Audrey Rose Lee, tion to renegotiate terms of the To Sac and Fox Nation mittee Member Robert Wil- Secretary Jacklyn King, Trea- Compact. liamson, second from right. surer Jared King, and Commit- Following the rangeland tour, tee Member Robert Williamson. Now, therefore be it resolved Director Schock is pictured The Nation’s jurisdiction lies in that the Business Committee of above, second from right, as portions of Payne, Lincoln and the Sac and Fox nation, pursuant he spoke to Business Com- Pottawatomie counties, with the to the authority vested therein mittee members and others capitol complex located outside by the Constitution, does hereby about BIA land management of Stroud. declare that the Sac and Fox Na- planning services and BIA Resolution SF-19-197 reads: tion will not request to renegoti- funding programs for fi re Whereas, the Business Commit- ate the terms of the Tribal-State fi ghting equipment, controlled tee of the Sac and Fox Nation Gaming Compact and reaffi rms burns and the eradication of met in a Regular meeting held the Compact will automatically Red Cedar trees. the 24th of July, 2019; there be- renew on January 1, 2020.

Chief Justin Freeland Wood’s Address to the Nation Brent Rush, who serves as senior community engagement Let me begin my fi rst address The Tribal Needs survey dedicated to planting seeds for a advisor for Enbridge Inc. in Cushing, Okla., on July 24 pre- to my fellow Sac and Fox peo- has been a success. The Busi- brighter future. sented checks totaling well over $7,000 to the Sac and Fox ple with a sincere thank you for ness Committee appreciates I am thankful for the current Nation. Rush is pictured above, second from left, presenting this honor of serving you as your everyone who took the time to Business Committee’s willing- a $5,680 check designated for environmental testing that is Chief. I have a desire to commu- respond. We will take your re- (Continued on Page 3) conducted by the Sac and Fox Nation Offi ce of Environmen- nicate with you about our future. sponses and use them to help us tal Services. Accepting the check on behalf of the Nation The Sac and Fox Nation will create a plan to best serve the is Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee Member Robert no longer follow. We will lead Nation. I am especially excited Williamson. Others pictured from left are Sac and Fox Na- from a position of power on all about the enthusiasm surround- tion Secretary Jacklyn King, Second Chief Audrey Rose Lee, issues relevant to our people. ing economic diversity and the Principal Chief Justin Freeland Wood, Treasurer Jared King You will soon be seeing real tan- need to serve more tribal mem- and Mason Williamson, who serves as chairman of the Sac gible success on projects across bers across the state. and Fox Nation Powwow Committee. (Photo by Mike Brown) our jurisdiction. I am excited to Much of July has been ded- report that we are making great icated to preparing for our An- progress on completing our ap- nual Governing Council. I am plication to place the Tanger excited about my fi rst council property in Stroud into Trust. as your Chief. Council will set Second Chief Audrey Lee has the tone for the upcoming fi scal led a valiant effort to expedite year. My hope is that we will the process, beginning in ear- focus on our future and not our ly July. We have received fi ve past. In my inaugural speech, community letters of support I focused on the importance and contracted with partners to of moving forward towards a begin environmental and feasi- common goal. I understand that bility studies. The City of Stroud there are past frustrations and is thrilled to see our sudden ex- failures that plague this Nation. pediency. It is also important This administration has spent to note that we are optimistic our fi rst 60 days working hard Sac and Fox Nation about economic opportunities in to fi x some of the past wrongs Principal Chief Enbridge Inc. Sr. Community Engagement Advisor Brent Shawnee and Cushing, as well. so that the next 60 days can be Justin Freeland Wood Rush is pictured second from left presenting a $1,000 donation to Sac and Fox Nation Powwow Committee Chairman Mason Williamson.. Rush also presented a $1,000 check September 2 September 11 Sept. 13-14 September 21 from Enbridge to Sac and Fox Business Committee Members Upcoming Sac and Fox Sac and Fox Elders Our Languages Sauk Enterprise to be used for the upcoming Language Festival to be hosted Business O ces Meeting & Potluck Festival at Board Shareholders Sept. 13-14 by the Sac and Fox Nation Cultural Center and Events Closed for Shawnee Sac and Fox Meeting, 9-12 noon Sauk Language Dept. (Photo by Mike Brown) Labor Day 10 a.m. Nation Community Bldg. Page 2 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Sac and Fox News The Sac & Fox News is the monthly Obituaries publication of the Sac & Fox Nation, located on SH 99, six miles south of Maxine ‘Carol’ Wakolee Mills Stroud, OK. Shawnee resident Carol Wakolee graduated from Oklahoma School for Gerald Fixico, Wendell and Stephen Pap- Mailing address: Mills, 67, passed away Sunday, July 21, the Deaf in Sulphur, Okla. in 1972. She pan, and nieces Mary and Loretta Pap- Sac and Fox Nation 2019 at her home with her husband, Da- was a home body, and loved taking care pan. Administration Building vid, at her side following a long illness. of her home, flowers, and yard. She also 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Services were held Thursday, July 25, raised Chihuahua dogs and loved tending Stroud, OK 74079 2019 at the Sac and Fox Nation Chapel to them. near Stroud. Burial followed at Prague Survivors include her husband: David Phone: 918-968-3526 Cemetery under the direction of Walker Mills of the home; Brother: Bernard Wa- Fax: 918-968-4837 Funeral Service. kole and wife Sharon of Stuart; Niece: The Sac & Fox News is the official She was born May 18, 1952 in Paw- Carmen Wakole Ellis; Great-Nephew: publication of the Sac and Fox nee, Okla. to Glade Wakolee and Rachel John William Ellis of Ada; Niece: JoAnn Nation. Our mission is to meet all (Dirt) Wakolee, the last of 8 children. Fixico of Sapulpa; Nephews: Donald tribal members information needs She was a member of the Sac and Fox Fixico of Ariz., Chip and Jeff Pappan of concerning the Nation. Tribe. Her father was Sac and Fox and Ponca City, Okla.; and, numerous cous- - The Sac & Fox News is mailed free, her mother was Absentee Shawnee. Car ins and other relatives. ol was Full Blood American Indian, and She was preceded in death by her par- one per address, to enrolled Sac and was very proud of her Indian heritage. ents, sisters: Virginia Fixico and Jean Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions She had written records of many fami- Pappan, brothers: Gaylon Wakolee and are available for $12.00 annually. ly members who have passed on and, en- Dewayne Wakolee, two infant siblings, Editorial statements, guest columns, joyed family history. Carol attended and nephews Brian Wakolee, Ronald and Maxine ‘Carol’ Wakolee Mills and letters to the editor published in this newspaper contain the opinions of the writers. These opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ChloeAnn Berdina George the Sac and Fox News staff or any ChloeAnn Berdina George boarded tenance department until returning to and Andrew Rice, Jr. She is also survived elected official or department of tribal her final flight to Heaven on Tuesday, Oklahoma, on July 11, 2019, to be closer by a multitude of Pawnee, Otoe, and Sac government or administration. July 23, 2019. Berdina was born Octo- to family. and Fox relatives. The Sac and Fox News reserves the ber 20, 1948 in Pawnee, Okla. to Charley Berdina enjoyed traveling. Her ad- right to refuse publication of letters to Smith and Velma Peters Smith. ventures took her throughout the United the editor. All editorials and letters to Berdina was Pawnee, Otoe, and a States, Germany, and France. Her fond- the editor become the property of the member of the Sac and Fox Nation of est memories during her career and trav- Sac and Fox News. Oklahoma, as well as, a member of the els were all the amazing people she met Submissions for publication must Otoe War Mothers Club. She was raised and encountered and visiting the Eiffel in Pawnee and graduated from Riverside Tower in Paris. be signed by the author and include Indian School in 1967. Berdina had an il- She is preceded in death by: parents- an address and contact phone number. lustrious career. She began her working Charley and Velma Peters Smith; grand They are limited to 300 words. The for the Oklahoma Department of Hu- parents Jim and Minnie Peters; and her staff will not edit editorials or letters man Services (DHS) in Tulsa, Okla. and, brother, Kenneth Smith. Berdina leaves to the editor to fit the 300-word limit. then transferred to Pawnee DHS where behind her Children: Charles and Rox- Deadline for the October issue is: she raised her three children, Charlie, Jo anne George, Joseph George, and Rose- Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Jo, and Rose. After which, she moved to Ann George; her grandchildren: Andrew Reprint permission is granted, with Shawnee, Okla. and began working for Rice, Jamie and Eagleboy Whiteshield, proper credit to the Sac and Fox News, the Sac and Fox Nation in various posi- Anastashia George, Kristen George, Sa- - unless other copyrights are shown. tions before retiring. mantha George, Victoria George, Ca She then moved to New Town, North dence George, Dallas George, Joseph Articles and letters may be submitted Dakota in 2016, where she worked for A. George, Nolan Talton, and Nykita to the newspaper either by mail or Fax as an executive assistant for the 4 Bears Talton; great-grandchildren: Charlie Ray to the address provided above, - or by - Casino and Hotel’s Special Events main Whiteshield, Rayelee Ann Whiteshield, ChloeAnn Berdina George e-mail:newspaper@sacandfoxnation- nsn.gov. Address corrections & changes are accepted by The Business Committee at the address listed below. Happy September Birthday Elders! Managing Editor Mike Brown Maxine Carter Leonard McCoy Reginald James Haney Jellene Lue Morehead For information: Vicki S. Wilson Nancie Estella Poodry 918-968-3526 x1060 Don Juan Couteau Lonnie Ray Dowd [email protected] Robert Butler Wolf Publisher: Sac and Fox Nation Jerome H. Hodgens Member of Harry Michael Foster Samuel Dean Brown Native American Journalists Gregory Lynn Lewis Robert L. Roubidoux Assn - Since 1988 Linda Kaye Brown Pamela Dee Ortiz Member OPA Jennie Kay Bemo Clarissa Ann Williams ~~~~~~~ Coleen Beck Anna Alma Russell Tribal Officers: June Vlaun Eudora Belle Rogers 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 Eli F. Foreman Judith Paulette Harris Walding Henry Lee Jones Ramona Kay Walker Principal Chief: Rosemary Smith Brenda Jenell Owens Justin Freeland Wood Ronnie Alan Franklin Sr. Terry Jean Thomas Michael Allen McCoy Telephone (918) 968-3526 Henrietta M. Massey Leota Mary Morris Ext. 1004 Ronnie Alan Samuel Ray Whitebead Traci Jaydene Hoch [email protected] Janet Gail Neff Teresa Elaine Runnels Franklin Sr. Clifford Earl Allmond Patty Ann Harjo Second Chief: Ronnie Alan Franklin Sr. was born Au- Mary E. Osborn John Wayne Hastings Audrey R. Lee gust 25, 1943, in Concho, Okla. to Benja- Zack T. Morris Telephone (918) 968-3526 Dorothy Jean Tiger min and Bernice (Spooner) Franklin, and Yvonne Mary Goodeagle Ext. 1010 Lawana Louise Malone left this Earth on July 29, 2019, at the Jackie Shirley Carter-Morrison Phyllis Ann Bigbey [email protected] long-time residence he shared with his long-time companion Dorothy Stevens Aaron Lee McKinney David Edward Sroufe Secretary: in Prague, Okla. Clarissa June Littlehead Margaret Elizabeth Stevens Jacklyn K. King He was raised in the Stroud and Cush- Lela Jolene Walker Michael Brown Harris Telephone (918) 968-3526 ing areas and graduated from Stroud Marisa Ilona Duncan Daniel T. McCoy Ext. 1007 Public Schools before enlisting in the Thomasine Betsy Wildcat Florence Anne Mason United States Air Force, where he proud- [email protected] ly served his country from 1960-1964. Joyce Ann Ivy Lois Kay Simpson Ronnie was preceded in death by his Sara K. Dye Randy Wayne Rowell Treasurer: parents, Benjamin and Bernice Franklin; Christopher Alan Couteau Jerri Renee McClel- Jared King one sister, Beatrice Franklin; and, one Michael Eugene Longshore land-Waldrup Telephone (918) 968-3526 nephew, Wesley Franklin. Phillip Joseph Petitt Dianna June Hamilton He is survived by his companion Dor- Ext. 1006 Josetta Yvonne Heuston Mary Lou Peacore [email protected] othy Stevens; son, Ronnie Franklin Jr, of Barstow, Calif.; daughters Teresa Wheat- Don Wayne Abney Karen Denise Spaid ley of Shawnee, Okla. and Jennifer and Richard Allen Grass Laura Marie Gastineau Committee Member: Joshua Johnson of Shawnee, Okla.; and, Reta Gay Limore Robert Williamson Johanna Smith son, Ronnie Stevens of Prague, Okla.; Annette Louise Haney Christopher Thomas Miles Telephone (918) 968-3526 one brother Benjamin Franklin Jr and Ext. 1005 wife Debbie; and, three sisters, Sha- Randy E. Poodry Johnnie Sterling Harwood [email protected] ron, Loretta and Cheryl; many nephews Edie Rochelle Cox Duane C. Falls and nieces; and, 7 grandchildren and 2 Peter Dean Edmonson Wayne Gordon Snodgrass Business Committee great-grandchildren. John Curtis Pell Cleda Darlene Crowe Mailing Address: Funeral Services were held August 1, Freddie Alexander Casteel Marilyn Yvonne Drobenaire 2019 in the Sac & Fox Nation Communi- Sac and Fox Nation ty Building south of Stroud, Okla. Burial Little Joe Conallis Gary E. James Administration Building followed at the Sac & Fox Nation Cem- Clarita Kay Yost Mary Ann Godfrey 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A etery. Carol J. Childers Pamela Kincade Stroud, OK 74079 Cathy Le June Cole Renata Jo Tiger Visit us on the webb @ Gary Lee Morgan Hiram Slayton Weis sacandfoxnation.com Business Committee Meeting Minutes Leroy Vernon Ellis Marilyn Kay Kindsvatter click news are now accessible on the Website Donna L. Haney Betty Lou Wano sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov and Facebook Page 3 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Chief Wood’s Address to the Nation (Cont. From Page 1) ness to get to work quickly. We have department and its effectiveness within had no issue with communication or its structure and the community that it team building. It is amazing how well we serves. It is vital that all employees, tribal have been working together. The same and non-tribal, to understand that we are can be said about the current make up of here to serve - period. I encourage you our department directors and their staff. as a tribal member to reach out to our of- We are committed to recruiting dedicat- fi ces if you receive sub-par service while ed professionals to fi ll vacancies in key dealing with any program. Our evalua- leadership positions. We have many jobs tion process is year round. but the most import will always be serv- My offi ce is always open and you can ing the Sac and Fox people and the other always email me at justinwood@sacand- Indians within our jurisdiction. Because foxnation-non.gov - I look forward to of that, we have been evaluating each visiting with you again soon.

Sac and Fox Nation Receives $89,000 Electric Energy Grant U. S. Assistant Secretary of Indian Af- tions for a micro-grid on the Band’s res- fairs Tara Mac Lean Sweeney on July 30 ervation to produce a more reliable power announced that the Offi ce of Indian Ener- supply, reduce brownouts and blackouts, gy and Economic Development (IEED) and lower energy use costs. has awarded $5,382,606 in energy and • Hoopa Valley Tribe, California mineral development grants to 24 feder- ($152,575) – To complete an investment ally recognized tribes in 11 states across grade feasibility analysis for a CHP bio- the U. S. The grants will fund tribal ef- mass/biogas 15 megawatt power plant to forts to identify, study, design, and/or be located on its reservation. develop projects using energy, mineral • Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, Cali- or natural resources on the tribes’ lands fornia ($50,500) – To assess 1) the poten- to achieve their economic development tial of biomass energy resources available goals. in a tribally owned forest, 2) go-to-mar- The Sac and Fox Nation has been ket opportunities for this resource, and awarded a $89,000 grant “to explore a 3) the potential for using these resourc- Lisa Fixico is Presented Pendleton Blanket micro-grid solution that would alleviate es in a biomass/biogas power plant to power outages, reduce electricity costs, serve tribal members and facilities on the Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee Member Robert Williamson on July and serve multiple tribal facilities.” tribe’s Stewarts Point Rancheria. 24 presented a personalized, embroidered Pendleton blanket to longtime Sac “I congratulate the FY-2019 EMDP • Kewa Pueblo [formerly known as and Fox Nation employee Lisa Fixico. Williamson said the blanket is present- grant recipients on being selected,” said Pueblo of Santo Domingo], New Mexico ed in recognition of Fixico’s 28 years of service at the Sac and Fox Nation Assistant Secretary Sweeney. “This ($219,608) – To study and determine the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee, Okla.. Fixico recently recovered from year’s awards fund a remarkable variety feasibility and profi tability of the sale of extensive injuries received in a car crash. She is now working in the Sac and of tribal ideas and interests which, hope- tribally owned sand, gravel and concrete Fox Nation Enrollment Dept. (Photo by Mike Brown) fully, will lead to even more remarkable resources to markets within the greater outcomes that build tribal self-suffi cien- Albuquerque-Santa Fe region. cy. I am proud of IEED’s work to aid • Mescalero Apache Tribe, New Mex- tribes in discovering ways to use their ico ($295,557) – To delineate, map, sam- assets so that they can achieve their eco- ple and test multiple aggregate resource nomic and self-determination goals.” sites on the Mescalero Apache Reserva- The grants were made through IEED’s tion. Energy and Mineral Development Pro- (Continued on Page 4) gram (EMDP). The program is admin- istered by the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), which assists tribal governments and American Indian allottees with evaluating energy and mineral resource potential on their SEPTEMBER AT BLACK HAWK CASINO lands. Recipients use this information to determine whether or not they wish to develop energy projects, or extract and market commercially, or strategically, TUESDAYS • 5pm – 8pm valuable minerals. The DEMD solicits proposals on an annual basis from tribes and, through a EVERY 30 MINUTES competitive review process, selects qual- ifi ed projects for funding. The program’s HOT SEAT DRAWINGS grant amounts are dependent upon appro- priations. The projects announced today FOR A CHANCE TO WIN were selected from among 75 proposals submitted during the FY 2019 funding CAMPING OR HUNTING ITEMS cycle. In addition to the Sac and Fox Nation, the 2019 EMDP grant recipients by tribe name, state, award amount and purpose Only are: CHANCE TO WIN A YAMAHA KODIAK ATV • Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Mon- 10 points tana ($1,158,000) – To identify high-con- 2X ENTRIES ON THURSDAYS fi dence, low-risk oil and gas prospects on per entry the Fort Peck Reservation that can be profi tably developed. • Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Califor- nia ($295,868) – To analyze and follow up on fi ndings from the tribe’s mineral assessment project to determine poten- LET it RIDE tial mineral deposits on the Chemehuevi Reservation. • Chippewa Cree Tribe, Montana pm ($121,635) – To qualify, quantify and de- SATURDAYS • 9 termine suitability for customer use aggregate sand and gravel deposits on the Rocky Boy’s Reservation. • Confederated Tribes of the Umatil- SUNDAYS • 12PM – 6PM la Reservation, Oregon ($294,000) – To prepare for geothermal drilling oper- EVERYBODY IS A WINNER! ations on land parcels selected to host temperature gradient holes. EARN POINTS AND SHOP FOR GREAT PRIZES • Coushatta Tribe, Louisiana ($141,226) – To study existing energy resources and associated projects available to them, specifi cally natural gas technol- ogies and processes such as Combined PINA COLADA Heat and Power (CHP) distributed gen- ITALIAN SUB eration. Pabst FIZZ • Fond du Lac Band, Minnesota Chip- Blue Ribbon pewa Tribe, Minnesota ($98,000) – To WITH CHIPS design, evaluate and develop specifi ca- $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 . Correction 5. 2 5. An individual pictured on the front page of the August edition was misidentifi ed. In the groundbreaking photo for the new Transportation and Elders Cen- ter, the individual identifi ed as Sac and THEBLACKHAWKCASINO.COM Fox Gaming Commission member Lot- 42008 WESTECH ROAD • SHAWNEE, OK tie Coody is actually Sac and Fox Elder Dottie Tiger. News Editor Mike Brown (405) 275-4700 apologizes for the misidentifi cation. Page 4 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Electric Energy Grant

(Continued From Page 3) Lake Traverse Reservation, South Da- • Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Montana kota ($65,940) – To determine, through ($198,135) – For two projects: 1) to eval- a marketing and feasibility study, the po- uate the potential for a network of resi- tential for the profi table sale of tribally dential and community rooftop and com- owned sand, gravel and concrete ready- mercial site photovoltaic (PV) and solar mix resources. thermal installations, and 2) to conduct a • Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Colorado feasibility analysis on developing wind ($140,000) – To identify options for us- power generation on the Northern Chey- ing solar resources in renewable energy enne Reservation. project initiatives and to determine the • Oglala Sioux Tribe, South Dakota fi nancial feasibility and viability of proj- ($145,750) – To identify and assess as ects utilizing such technology. suitable sand and gravel mining sites on • The Osage Nation, Oklahoma the Pine Ridge Reservation that can serve ($193,620) – To estimate recoverable oil job sites within the three-county region with enhanced oil recovery. where the Tribe is located. • Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe, Louisi- • Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico ana ($306,460) – To study the Tribe’s oil ($100,000) – To complete an assessment/ and gas resources to determine their use preliminary engineering report determin- and development on the Tunica-Biloxi ing the current capability for solar PV Reservation. power at several locations on its reserva- • Wichita and Affi liated Tribes, Okla- tion that can also be used by the tribe to homa ($69,000) – To develop a compre- seek funds to deploy such technology. hensive solar development plan. • Pueblo of Nambe, New Mexico • White Mountain Apache Tribe, Ari- ($81,625) – To explore a solar energy zona ($45,155) – To identify and devel- project to serve local distribution utili- op sand and gravel sources on the Fort ty solar power needs while, potentially, Apache Reservation to meet the Tribe’s reducing the tribe’s dependence on grid future needs. connectivity with its associated high • Wind River Reservation (Arapaho costs and reliance on fossil fuels. Tribe and Eastern Shoshone Tribe), Wyo- Stop By and Meet Sgt. Kim Dibble • Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico ming ($750,000) – To: 1) conduct a tech- ($370,952) – To expand on work done in nical evaluation of challenges, opportu- earlier studies funded by the EMDP that nities and upside potentials in mature oil And K9 Offi cer ‘Bristol’ will identify, test and analyze clay depos- fi elds on tribal lands in the Wind River The Sac and Fox Nation Police Department would like all of our tribal mem- its on the tribe’s reservation to determine Basin, 2) to improve and/or enhance oil bers to become acquainted with their local law enforcement team. This month their suitability for the production of recovery, and 3) conduct an economic we would like to introduce you to Sergeant Kim Dibble and her K-9 partner, Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs). evaluation of oil fi elds having the highest ‘Bristol.’ Sgt. Dibble comes to us from Shawnee Police Department. She is a • Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the priority to the tribes. 12-year law enforcement veteran. Sgt. Dibble came to us in April of 2019 and brought K9 Bristol with her. K9 Bristol is a narcotics detection dog, and will be undergoing training in human scent tracking in the near future. We also wanted to reach out to our tribal members and clear up any confusion about SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION Bristolearn being a “vicious FREE pit bull.” collegeWe can assure you tuition that Bristol is a very loving and affectionate K-9 as many tribal members that have already met REVENUE her can attest. So, come on out and meet Sgt. Dibble and K9 Bristol! They’re June 2019 always happy to meetit’s new Oklahoma’s people. Promise (Photo Provided) Beer and Liquor...... $161.40 State Tobacco Rebate...... $277,011.01 Motor Vehicle...... $9,394.86 With Oklahoma’s Promise, the Oklahoma Higher Sales Tax...... $15,815.68 Learning Access Program, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade Treasury...... $205.00 Oil and Gas...... $0.00 students whose family income is $50,000 or less Gaming...... $121,558.02 TOTAL...... $424,145.97 can earn FREE COLLEGE TUITION Apply online at www.okpromise.org or Contact the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 1-8-858-1840 (225-9152 in OKC) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT NOTICE Get an application from your counselor

Applications for College - Vocational and Adult Education are on the Sac and Fox Nation Web site - Click on Education for downloads. Page 5 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Tama, Iowa Corn Provides Seed for Future Crops in Oklahoma

Shown above is the group of Sac and Fox Nation officials, employees and others who took part in the first harvest of traditional Indian corn from the garden planted in April immediately west of the Administration Building. Blessing Ceremony Conducted For Corn Brought to Oklahoma by Mike Brown Meskwaki elders Luke Kapayou and Jon- A group comprised of Sac and Fox Na- athan Buffalo conducted a ceremony to tion officials, employees and other tribal bless the traditional corn seed prior to the members gathered July 31, 2019 for the delegation’s return to Oklahoma. During first harvest of traditional Indian corn the July 31 harvest, Williamson noted from a garden planted this past spring that this year’s corn crop will be used to immediately west of the Administration seed next year’s garden, and some will Building. be used for a native dish demonstration After preparing the site during the win- during the upcoming Sauk Language ter months, forty rows of corn seed were Festival. planted April 22 by Sac and Fox Nation In April, Warrior also planted three Land and Cattle Manager Andy Warrior. rows of cushaw squash, which were also The planting followed a special trip to harvested from the garden. Immediately Tama, Iowa made by Sac and Fox Nation following the harvest, the group shucked Business Committee Member Robert the corn in the Sac and Fox Nation Com- Williamson, who was accompanied by munity Building. Warrior and fellow tribal staff members J. Paul Wilson and Sam Spang. The delegation traveled to Tama to Business Committee Meeting Minutes obtain the traditional Indian corn seed are now accessible on the Website from tribal elders associated with the Sac sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov and Facebook and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and the Meskwaki (Fox) Settlement. The settlement is the only significant Native American community in Iowa. Tama With Sincere is named for ‘Taimah’, a 19th century Meskwaki leader. Thanks The Sauk and Meskwaki (or Fox) tribes were originally from the Great We thank the Sac and Fox Nation for Lakes area before being removed to the their contribution to the Carol Wakolee Tama, Iowa area and locations in Illi- funeral, use of the beautiful chapel and nois. In 1851, the Iowa State Legislature escort to the Prague Cemetery. Special passed an unusual act to allow the Fox thanks to Georgia Nullake of the Enroll- tribe to buy land and stay in the state. ment Dept. for her assistance in making Other Sac and Fox were removed to In- the arrangements dian Territory in what became Kansas, Sincerely, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Bernard and Sharon Wakolee Committeeman Williamson said

Sac and Fox Nation Realty Specialist Shanarae Boyd was among the group harvesting traditional Indian corn on July 31.

Pictured in the foreground from left while shucking traditional Indian corn in the Sac and Fox Nation Community Building are Land and Cattle Manager Andy Warrior and Sac and Fox Nation Committee Member Robert William- son. (All Photos by Mike Brown) Page 6 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 SAUK LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY Indians are born speaking our languages. For some of us, they lie dormant within our bodies. They are looking Sauk Language for a way out. God gave us these beautiful languages. All of us hold them in a sacred manner within. There is no Department such thing as an Indian person who cannot speak Indian. Our language programs ﬁ nd these languages within our bodies. They bring them out through our mouths and deliver them to their rightful resting places within our hearts.

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Black Hawk Health Center September Word Search September is National Recovery Month by Clinical Staff Writer, • Choose a day each week when you Ed Abuyog, LCSW will not drink. SAMSHA is sponsoring Recovery • Don’t drink when you are upset. Month in September to increase aware- • Limit the amount of alcohol you keep ness and understanding that drinking at home. too much alcohol increases people’s risk • Avoid places where people drink a of injuries, violence, drowning, liver lot. disease, and some types of cancer. The • Make a list of reasons not to drink. Black Hawk Health Center encourages • If you are concerned about someone you to educate yourself and your loved else’s drinking, offer to help. ones about the dangers of drinking too much. What You Can Do In Oklahoma alone, there have been (1) Be aware. Learn more about alco- 178 drunk driving fatalities within the holism and how much you are drinking. past year. To spread the word and prevent (2) Consider. The risks for alcohol- alcohol abuse, the Black Hawk Health ism, to your health and impacts on your Center is joining other organizations loved ones. across the country to observe Recovery (3) Act. If you are not sure if you Awareness Month. drink to much, or if you know you are If you are drinking too much, you can drinking too much, please don’t hesitate improve your health by cutting back or to schedule an assessment with Behav- quitting. Here are some strategies to help ioral Health. you cut back or stop drinking: We are here to help. For more infor- • Limit your drinking to no more than mation, contact the Behavioral Health 1 drink a day for women or 2 drinks a day Department, educational and counseling for men. services are available to assist in preven- • Keep track of how much you drink. tion and treatment.

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Monday - Thursday: Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday: Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Page 8 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Business Committee Meeting Minutes

HELP WANTED! SAC & FOX NATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following is a list of job vacancies with the Sac & Fox Nation: Chief of Staff Family Practice Physician Realty Director (Stroud) Medical Coder II Self-Governance Director Resident Advisor (Juvenile Detention Center) Environmental Specialist The Sac and Fox National Public Library has used Applicants must successfully pass an OSBI/National background check and paperbacks (and a few drug screen. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must provide a copy of their CDIB. For hardbacks) for sale. more information and to learn how to apply please visit our website at: Paperbacks are three for $1, www.sacandfoxnation.com or 35 cents each. or contact Human Resources, Sac and Fox Nation, 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A Stroud, OK 74079 or by phone (918) 968-3526 Hardbacks are $1 each.

The Sac and Fox National Public Library has used paperbacks (and a few hardbacks) for sale. Paperbacks are three for $1, or 35 cents each. Hardbacks are $1 each. Page 9 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Tribal Royalty Take Part in Indian Nation Powwow and Indian Expo Parade

Miss Sac and Fox Nation Patience Longhorn & Jr. Miss SFN Breanna But- ler are pictured with 2019-2020 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger during the Oklahoma Indian Nations Powwow held Aug. 2-4 at Concho, Okla.

Miss SFN Patience Longhorn & Jr. Miss SFN Breanna Butler are pictured during the American Indian Exposition Parade held Aug. 14 in Anadarko, Okla. (Photos courtesy of Angela Warrior)

SEPTEMBER 2019 SAC AND FOX NATION FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM STROUD WAREHOUSE 918-968-3030 • 1-800-256-3398 SHAWNEE OFFICE 405-395-0063 • 1-886-622-2310 Page 10 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Business Committee Meeting Minutes Sac and Fox Nation Donates To North Rock Creek Schools North Rock Creek Public Schools suring Jim Thorpe’s legacy will forever (NRC) in Shawnee, Okla. will be able be intertwined with the history of the Sac to expand their health and wellness pro- and Fox Nation,” said Principal Chief gramming and purchase new physical Justin F. Wood of the Sac and Fox Na- education equipment thanks to a $10,000 tion. “We hope this will be the start of donation from the Sac and Fox Nation. similar opportunities across our juris- Members of the Sac and Fox Nation diction to bring the Sac and Fox Nation, Business Committee presented the dona- our people and our communities together tion to Blake Moody, NRC Superinten- with a common goal of ensuring a bright- dent, on Monday, August 19th at NRC er future for our children.” Elementary School. With the donated NRC Superintendent Blake Moody funds, NRC will be able to expand their stated, “North Rock Creek is very for- health and wellness programming in the tunate to have a terrific partnership with elementary grades and replace outdat- the Sac & Fox Nation. Chief Wood is a ed physical education equipment on the friend of our school and cares about our NRC Early Childhood playground. tribal students and the NRC community.” “Our future is tied to that of our chil- The Sac and Fox Nation is a federally dren. Investing in their education is piv- recognized tribal nation of over 4,000 en- otal to their growth and development. rolled members. The Nation is led by the We are excited to share our traditions Business Committee, comprised of five and partner with North Rock Creek Pub- elected officials: Principal Chief Justin F. lic School to provide a $10,000 donation Wood, Second Chief Audrey Rose Lee, -from our RAP donation line item- to Secretary Jacklyn King, Treasurer Jared fund a new playground for their elemen- King, and Committee Member Robert tary students. Williamson. The Nation’s jurisdiction The playground will feature signage lies in portions of Payne, Lincoln and identifying the Sac and Fox Nation and Pottawatomie counties, with the capitol the athletic prowess of Jim Thorpe, en- complex located outside of Stroud. Page 11 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 Stores are Full of Misleading Food Marketing, Labeling by Trisha Gedon the product next to it without the natural Oklahoma State University label claim.” Agricultural Communications Services Despite the label claiming a product is If you take a stroll down any aisle in made or baked with 100 percent whole the grocery store, consumers will see all grain, it does not make that product whole kinds of food labels touting products as grain. Kinsey said if a food product in- being healthy choices. Cholesterol-free cludes whole grain in its ingredients, the produce, gluten-free water, natural soda, package can advertise made with whole 100 percent whole-grain cookies and grain. However, this leads the consumer non-GMO carrots are just a few exam- to believe they are getting a whole-grain ples of the many claims shoppers may product when they actually are not. To see on the front of food packages in the ensure you are purchasing a whole-grain United States. product, look for 100 percent whole grain Many consumers believe these claims on the packaging. mean the food product they are purchas- Kinsey said there is a lot of talk about ing is healthier for them and their family. bio-engineered foods or genetically mod- What it really means is the companies ifi ed organisms, also known as GMOs. advertising these products are taking ad- These are used to increase crop yield and Former Chief Kay Rhoads Speaks to vantage of the lack of understanding of feed more people with fewer resources. Pakistani Group About Women Leadership the public to increase their profi t, said “This ultimately leads to more af- Jenni Kinsey, Oklahoma State University fordable food products. Examples of the Former Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Kay Rhoads is pictured at center Cooperative Extension assistant special- reason these foods are bio-engineered among a group of Pakistani women during their recent visit to Tulsa. The ist, youth Community Nutrition Educa- include, but are not limited to, improved international visitors were special guests of Tulsa Global Alliance. Former tion Programs. drought tolerance, improved mineral ab- Chief Rhoads spoke to the group about women leadership among Native “The supermarket is full of misleading sorption and insect resistance,” she said. American tribes. Tulsa Global Alliance (TGA) is the merged organization of food marketing, all of which is aimed “Despite the fact only 10 GMO foods the International Council of Tulsa (ICT) and Sister Cities International of Tulsa at unsuspecting customers who simply are approved for sale in the United State, (SCIT). The City of Tulsa designated TGA as the organization responsible want to purchase healthy foods for their thousands of foods advertise GMO-free for managing its Sister Cities activities. The two separate organizations were family,” Kinsey said. “Unfortunately, on the label when they do not contain merged into TGA in 1995. (Photo Provided) consumers don’t always have a good un- and never did contain the approved GMO derstanding of the verbiage used on the foods. This is simply an advertising tac- labels. For example, cholesterol is only tic to get the upper hand on competing found in animal-based products. There- brands.” fore, produce of any kind should never The 10 approved GMO foods for sale ATTENTION contain cholesterol. In fact, anything not include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cot- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION derived from an animal product should ton, papaya, potatoes, soybeans, summer APPLICANTS be cholesterol free.” squash and sugar beets. Although there It does not take long to fi nd various is an FDA front-of-package labeling ini- Application Updates: products claiming to be gluten free, in- tiative to combat misleading food-mar- Applicants shall update their applications and supporting documents cluding bottled water. Gluten is a pro- keting practices, it will take years and and maintain current contact information on le on an annual basis. tein found in wheat, barley and rye, and possibly even decades to overcome all of therefore, water obviously is gluten free. the inappropriate claims. is is the responsibility of the Applicant and not the HASFN. Ap- But consumers wanting to buy healthy “What you can do now is educate plicants who have not updated their application within one (1) year products, often snatch up products based yourself, learn about ingredients and of the original application date will be removed from the waiting list solely on the wording on the package question the food label claims,” Kinsey without fully understanding what they said. “Get in the habit of asking yourself and will have to re-apply to be placed back on the waiting list. ese are buying. Consumers really shouldn’t if the claim even makes sense and you’ll Applicants will receive a new approval date. Inactive applications be concerned about avoiding gluten un- begin recognizing the mass number of and supporting documents will be discarded a er three (3) years. less they have a medical diagnosis and misleading label claims.” they are working closely with a medical provider. “The term ‘natural’ is another one that stands out to consumers. Currently, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration doesn’t have an offi cial defi nition of natural. Therefore, this claim is up for the SEPTEMBER AT SAC & FOX CASINO taking by countless food products, including soda, chips and other foods that most know we should limit,” she said. “Remember, a natural label claim is not a health claim. Consumers may pay more 7pm – 9pm for the product with the natural label claim even though it is no different from EVERY 30 MINUTES PICK AN ENVELOPE HOT SEATS TO SEE YOUR PRIZE!

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Why the LET it RIDE ‘nsn.gov’ Designation? SEPTEMBER 28th • 10pm From time to time, a question has been asked as to why the Sac 4TH MONDAY EVERY MONTH and Fox Nation uses such a special 10AM TO 8PM exclusive (and longer) native sov- ereign nation dot gov Internet des- Tribal GET $10 IN FREE PLAY ignation and name: & FOOD SPECIAL! e “nsn dot gov” (nsn.gov) des- Elders’ Day Must have Player’s Club Card and Sac & Fox CDIB. Must be 55 and up. ignation carries with it more significant levels of legitimacy, trust, and authority than a commercial, “dot com” domain name. GRILLED HAM & CHEESE BAREFOOT WINE “NSN DOT GOV” con rms that Pabst SPRITZER it is an o cial government web- WITH CHIPS Blue Ribbon site that has been certi ed, veri- $ 00 $ 00 ed, and recognized by the United $ 50 . States Government. 3. 2 3. Of course, commercial sub-en- tities and public political subdi- SNFCASINO.COM visions of tribal government may also use a commercial dot com des- 356120 926 ROAD • STROUD, OK 74079 ignation for commercial-oriented Must have valid ID and Player’s Club Card. See Player’s Club/Cage for details. purposes. Management reserves the right to revoke or alter any promotion or offer. Truman Carter Page 12 - Sac and Fox News - September 2019 2019 PER CAPITA PAYMENT INFORMATION • Individual must be enrolled by September 30, 2019 to be eligible for the 2019 per capita payment. 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Building A • Stroud, OK 74079 • (918) 968-1141 • FAX (918) 968-1142 • Tribal members will need to submit a W9 to the Finance Department for the upcoming 2019 Per Capita Payment. • Once a W-9 form is received, it will be updated into our system and all payments due will be made at a time of disbursement. • If an individual is a NEW tribal member, or has had a NAME CHANGE, a copy of Social Security card is needed for our records. • There is NO deadline on submitting a W9. All checks will be mailed, no exceptions. • The IRS 1099 form will be mailed by January 31, 2020. NEW MINORS . . . PLEASE SEND COPY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARD SO WE CAN GET TRUST ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Per capita payments could affect any Tribal, Federal, State, and/or Local beneﬁ ts you may receive or programs in which you participate. The Sac and Fox Nation encourage you to check with your tax accountant or beneﬁ t specialist.