SWEARING-IN CEREMONY There will be a swearing ceremony on January 19, 2018 at 11am in the Kiowa Tribe Legislature Conference Room. Interim Judge Mark Henricksen will swear in two (2) Housing Commissioners, Donnie Ahhaitty and Daniel Cozad, Sr.; one (1) Elec- tion Commissioner, Scott Kauahquo; and two (2) Interim Judges, Kirke Kickingbird and Arvo Mikkenan

Carnegie OK January 12, 2018 Vol. 1 Issue 5 TRIBE ON THE MOVE IN 2018

______News From The Chairman Geimausaddle Named Coordinator

KIC meeting Chairman Mary Helen Deer introduces Davetta Geimausaddle as the new KIC Meeting Coordinator. Right– Kiowa Election Commission Chair- man Burnett Pewenofkit. Carnegie - Fifteen votes separated the agenda for the KIC meeting. winner and runner-up in the Kiowa “As part time Coordinator, I will attend Indian Council (KIC) Special meeting and participate with scheduled KIC to elect a Coordinator for future KIC community meetings and serve as rec- meetings. ord keeper for maintaining all resolu- Davetta Geimausaddle emerged as the tions presented, discussed, and drafted first Coordinator under the new Con- for the upcoming first Annual KIC stitution. meeting, April 7, 2018.” According to the Ballot Report, pro- Geimausaddle said that the KIC may vided by the Kiowa Election Commis- schedule several meetings before Feb- “By providing services we will also pro- about our Red River Kiowa Casino. The vide jobs and improve the lives of our sion, Davetta received 126 votes, with ruary 24th. One KIC meeting will be new administration has and is examining Tahnee Marie A.H. GrowingThunder scheduled for early January. elders and children.” all the financial information from the Chairman Komalty getting 111 of the tally, followed by Kiowas are welcome to attend and par- Casino. Spencer Alan Onco with 66 and Kristi ticipate. It was found that the KCOA has spent Wolf Norris trailing with 27. She added, “I am not situated in an of- A new year and a new beginning is on exorbitant amounts of money on meeting “I am humbled and honored to be fice space or assigned a Coordinator the horizon for our Kiowa people. Over fees and meeting expenses. This must elected by the Kiowa Indian Council phone number but, for now you may these last few months we have been stop, and we are moving to stop it NOW. on December 16, 2017.” contact me through email, davet- working to install all the requirements The original loan has not been paid off The Coordinators responsibilties in- [email protected]. Also consider contacting of our new Constitution. This is never clude opening all KIC meetings and your Legislator for a possible District an easy matter as it has changed centu- and no new loan has been obtained to lower our interest rate. The old Luna serve in accordance with terms and meeting as soon as possible.” ries of how we have conducted our trib- conditions established by the KIC at With the installation of the KIC Coor- al affairs and business that we now enter loan has many prohibitions in t an we must get it paid so we can move forward. the meeting which is held every sec- dinator, a page will be created for the with considerable expectations. Howev- ond Saturday in April. KIC Branch of the government, on the I will be asking a Special General Coun- er great progress has been made and The Coordinator shall also accept sug- Tribal website, kiowatribe.org, will accelerate over the next few cil to approve two items. One, is to give gestions and ideas to set up an months. us authority to obtain a new loan and pay Audits have been conducted and we are off existing debt and the second is to ask making sure our money is being spent for authority to move forward with the wisely. Several areas of expenditures Elgin project. have been corrected and we will contin- The Executive Branch of your govern- ue to monitor expenditures to ensure as ment is looking for valid, legitimate op- much as possible that funds go to the portunities to establish businesses that people for services to help all of us. will enrich our lives while not investing New buildings are being purchased for in businesses that bring us nothing but the Head Start program. We have moved some services to Anadarko for expenses. We want to provide opportuni- the convenience of the people and to ty to the people for employment that will provide a better location. pay a living wage. We are looking at

We have proposed to the Legislature the Tribal corporate partnerships to provide ___ purchase of the Medical Clinic building, mentoring to our young people and those in Carnegie, to provide better services out of work.As a candidate, I asked for ______and income from the USPHS to the your support because we care about our Tribe. people, our families, our elders, children, Our dance ground is being worked on and Veterans. We are a spiritual people and is expected to be completed shortly, and DawKee, our Creator, instilled in us weather permitting. through our forefathers who fought and The Kiowa Casino Carnegie is expected died for US, to value our Kiowa culture, to be ready to open by the end of Febru- hard work, integrity, our connection to ary and is greatly anticipated to be a the land and honesty in everything we wonderful addition to our casino opera- tions. We are also exploring and hopeful do. the Legislature will approve moving As your Chairman, you have put your forward on a proposed casino at the I-44 trust in me and I endeavor to work for and Elgin exit. This casino holds great you and protect our sovereignty and promise and is expected, based on fi- force the US government to meet it’s nancial analysis, to be a very worth- trust responsibilities. I am working to while project. make our government stronger under our Because of a gift negotiated from Ena- New Constitution and provide transpar- ble Pipeline in the amount of $100,000, ency for the people. We must look to we have injected more life into the continue to improve services for our el- Higher Education program and look ders and educational benefits for all our forward to assisting more or our stu- Kiowas. By providing services we will dents to achieve a college education. also provide jobs and improve the lives The infrastructure of the Tribe had been of our elders and children. allowed to deteriorate and we are in the To end this letter, we must remember to process of upgrading our telephone and honor those who served and put their On New Years Eve Day, I Vice Chairman Charles Eisenberger, with the help internet systems to make working with lives on the line for us. Our culture and the Tribal employees easier for all of of daughter, Melody Eisenberger, presented an honor award to Kiowa tribal our communities are our greatest member Evan Burchfield. Evan is a member of the Pride of Oklahoma march- us.The Tribe has adopted a new Hous- strengths. Let us honor our Veterans, our ing Act and a new Housing Board has ing band. It was a beautiful day in Glendale California as the Pride put their elders and hold our children in great es- finishing touches on their Rose Bowl parade and game day performances. The been established to ensure that all Kio- teem. Thank you for granting me this was have equal access to our housing emotions ran high in a positive way. Evan and her family were very apprecia- opportunity to serve. I look forward to a tive of the nice gesture we extended to them. I believe there were a few watery programs.I have had many questions banner year for our Kiowa people. eyes in the area, including mine. It was a great honor to present the award to this young dedicated Kiowa tribal member. Despite the outcome of the game the next day, the good feeling at the presentation to Evan is the highlight of me and my daughters trip to California. Thank you for your hard work Evan, we

are proud of you! Continue to shoot for the stars! Deonde Aho

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KIOWA NEWS PAGE 2 January 12, 2018 ______Kiowa Head Start Ends the Year with a Bang

Kiowa Princess Renora Corriveau, celebrates Head Start’s Christmas Dinner with a friend. ______Schrock Announced as Southern By Dianna Hadley-Staff Writer Parents, children, and their families had Plains Regional Director something to be happy about, a chance to have Carnegie - The Kiowa Head Start hosted nearly 203 Christmas dinner together and delight themselves WASHINGTON – Bureau of Indian Affairs Director guests during their annual Christmas luncheon on with the gift of giving. The Kiowa Head Start staff Bryan Rice appointed James Schock, a member of the December 20, 2017. Special planning went into this did an excellent job at bringing the people together Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, as regional director of the and celebrating the holiday. BIA ’ s Southern Plains Regional Office in Anadarko, event because of the desire for it to be extraordinary Celebrations like this one makes the Kiowa Head Okla. The appointment became effective on January 7, since this was the last year for it to be held at the Start so unique from other centers. The policies set 2018. main headquarters. New centers are being built in for them are different from those that aren’t a tribal The Southern Plains Regional Office oversees four agen- the Carnegie, Anadarko, and Lawton areas, and are facility. This allows them to not only have a Policy cies and one field office serving 24 federally recognized expected to be completed for the following school Council (consisting of the students’ parents), but to tribes in the states of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. year. All three centers were present for the Christ- also receive a donation from the Kiowa Casino to “I’m very pleased that Jim Schock will be joining my mas celebration. help create such a successful event. BIA regional leadership team,” Rice said. “His years of “I’m very proud; we readied ourselves for an esti- operating trust management programs coupled with his Doah Do Hainta, Kiowa Head Start Director, want- mate of 200 guests. I saw the line of people [to sign extensive experience in financial management admin- ed to be able to give gifts to as many possible. in] and was amazed. The parking lot…wow;” said istration will enhance our mission in carrying out the In- Thanks to the fundraising by the Policy Council and Ms. Hainta. terior Department’s trust responsibilities to the tribes the Kiowa Casino donation, nearly everyone in at- Head Start employee Lynn Munoz expressed, “This within the Southern Plains Region.” tendance went home with something. A total of 78 year’s Christmas was extra special because it was “Jim Schock is an excellent addition to the BIA’s cadre door prizes were drawn every five minutes for the last one to be held here [at headquarters]. We of regional directors,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs John Tahsuda,. adults and children; 50 prizes given away for games (Kiowa Head Start staff) all enjoyed ourselves and it Tahsuda, a member of the Kiowa Tribe said, “I deeply

felt good to have the parents and students interaction ___ such as scavenger hunt and charades; as well as with everything. The policy council did a great job appreciate his service as Indian Affairs’ chief financial ham and turkey baskets for hot seat drawings. Spe- throughout the year, and I wish the best for the new ______officer, where he worked to ensure the BIA received cial drawings for two bikes (girl and boy) were held officers elected.” clean audit findings and maintained its financial manage- for each center totaling 8 to be given away. Munoz also expressed how excited she and rest of ment obligations, as well as his service in administering Very special guest, Santa, arrived at 1:45 pm with the staff is for the approaching year; new buildings the Bureau’s trust services programs.” th his sleigh and huge bag of presents. The children for the centers, as well as the 40 year anniversary “I want to thank Director Rice and Principal Deputy As- for the Kiowa Head Start. sistant Secretary Tahsuda for this opportunity to directly jumped with excitement as they saw St. Nick go by The details are still being worked out but they do serve the tribes in the Southern Plains Region,” Schock through the window and cheered as he entered the plan to have a small powwow to celebrate the 40 said. “I’m looking forward to working with the regional room. Every student received two gifts from Santa years and new chapter for the Kiowa Head Start… office staff on improving how we currently deliver ser- and had their picture taken with him. Joy and sure to be another successful event for everyone to vices to these tribal governments and their communities, smiles filled the room. enjoy. as well as developing new ways to accomplish our mis- sion.” Prior to his current appointment, Schock had been serv- ing as Indian Affairs’ chief financial officer, located in Reston, Va., since 2013. The chief financial officer New Optometry Services ______serves as the principal financial management advisor to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs and other senior Now Offered at Carnegie Clinic Indian Affairs officials. Kiowa Food Distribution Info Schock began his federal career over 30 years ago as a The Optometry Department at the Carnegie Health revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service in 1986 Center is now providing comprehensive full eye at the agency’s St. Paul, Minn., location, a position he exams for patients of all ages at the Carnegie clinic held until he moved to the Department of the Interior in every Thursday. The clinic now has new state-of- 1999 where he joined the Office of the Special Trustee the-art equipment including the Marco Epic Work- for American Indians (OST) as a management analyst. station that provides an XFRACTION, which uses Since then, he gained broad experience in many of the wavefront technology to provide a digital refraction financial programs that the Department is responsible for for eyeglasses. With the use of our Humphrey Field under its part of the federal trust relationship with the Analyzer, Optos wide field retinal imaging, and federally recognized tribes. Optical Coherence Tomography we are able to de- In November 2011, Schock joined the BIA at its Wash- tect, diagnose, and manage ocular disease such as ington, D.C., headquarters as the associate deputy bureau glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and dia- director for the Office of Trust Services, which enhanced betic eye disease. To schedule an appointment at STAFF his experience in the trust responsibility through his man- the Carnegie Eye Clinic, please call 580-354-5461. Wil Brown, Director agement of the Bureau’s Realty and Title, Natural Re-

Jeff Topaum, Warehouse Technician sources, Forestry, and Water and Power programs. He served in that capacity until November 2013. ______LaRue Guoladdle, Data Intake Clerk Kiowa News is a monthly publication. Prior to working for the Office of Trust Services, Schock served from February 2011 to November 2011 as an OST Kiowa News staff reporters are mem- Monthly, the Kiowa Tribe Food Distribution Program provides a recipe for the Kiowa fiduciary trust officer, and was posted at the Bureau’s bers of the Native American Journalism News. Eastern Regional Office in Nashville, Tenn. Prior to that Association (NAJA). The ingredients for the recipes are usually appointment, he served as deputy director for OST’s Of- made partially or wholly with foods provided fice of Trust Review and Audit in Albuquerque, N.M., by the program. from February 2004 to February 2011. As such, he was responsible for reviewing the trust processing work of The Program is directed by Will Brown. The following is more information on the pro- self-governance tribes. gram, who is eligible and the services offered From October 2002 to February 2004, Schock worked for in certain service areas. the BIA’s Midwest Regional Office in Ft. Snelling, Minn. (now located in Bloomington, Minn.), where he served as regional finance officer for almost two years before going Kiowa News Staff: The Kiowa Tribe Food Program has been in existence since August 1982. The Food Distri- back to OST in Albuquerque. Keith Vasquez-Editor/Staff Writer. bution Program on Indian Reservations Schock has been a certified public accountant since 1996. Dianna Hadley-Staff Writer/ (FDPIR) is a Federal program that provides He received an accounting degree in 1985 from Dickin- USDA foods to low-income households resid- son State University in North Dakota. Photographer. ______All stories and pictures, for the newspa- ing in approved areas in Oklahoma. To be eli- gible for commodities you must (1) live within ___

per, can be sent to: our service area which includes all of Greer, ______Harmon, Kiowa,the extreme southwest corner [email protected] of Caddo County and the northern half of Jackson County. (2) Have proof of Indian The Kiowa Tribal Chairman fully sup- Blood (CDIB) or Tribal membership card (3) one month proof of Income verification (4) ports the Bill of Rights as it reads in Social Security Card (5) a current bill with an the Kiowa constitution, Article 1,-Bill up date address for proof of residency (6) can- Kiowa ICW Relocates not be on SNAP (food stamps). of Rights, Section b: Our Issue hours are Monday - Friday from The Kiowa Tribe Indian Child Welfare Program has 8:30 AM to 11:50 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM. moved from the Carnegie office to a new location in “The government of the tribe shall We are closed the first working day of each Anadarko, OK. The new address is 804 Wynan Court. The ICW joins not make or enforce any law which other Kiowa Programs in the same area. Just recently the prohibits the freedom of speech, For More Info on Kiowa Food Distribution Kiowa Higher Education Program, Child Care Program, and Social Services Program move to the same bulding.

expression, or of the press, or the CONTACT ICW applications for assistance are available at the re- right of the People peaceably to as- ception desk. [email protected] semble and to petition the govern- 580-654-2618 If there are any questions, feel free to contact ICW at 580 -654-6341 or 580-654-6340. Fax: 580-654-1354

ment for redress of grievance.”

KIOWA NEWS PAGE 3 January 12, 2018

Kiowa Chris Wondolowski-35 And No Sign Of Slowing Down

“He never wants to be out of the lineup.” - Coach in five years – and it perhaps served as a sign of how Partially that’s because he had dropped somewhat off Chris Leitch San Jose can make their talisman ’ s job a little easier. the US national team radar, and didn ’ t miss time dur- Ureña’s tally was his fifth of the season, a mark ing the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. But it also SAN JOSE, Calif. –San Jose Earthquakes general man- matched by fellow newcomers Danny Hoesen and Va- speaks to his near indestructibility. ager Jesse Fioranelli and coach Chris Leitch talked leri ’Vako’. Qazaishvili (who did it in just 784 Still: How long can a 35-year-old continue to be an about finding “the core” of their club, but wouldn’t go minutes after arriving midway through the year). It was every-week player? into specifics regarding which players comprise that list. the first time the Quakes had a quartet of five-goal “Does he show signs of slowing down? No.” There’s a good bet, though, that you can guess one scorers since 2012, which speaks to the load There’s an added twist, of course: By tying Jeff Cun- name. Wondolowski has had to carry through his eight con- ningham for the No. 2 spot on the all-time list at 134 Even though he’ll be 35 by the time the 2018 MLS regu- secutive seasons of reaching double digits. league goals, Wondolowski has put himself just 12 lar season kicks off – an age where most players are “Our goal, which is a help to Chris, is to put more play- goals away from passing Landon Donovan as MLS’s winding down, if not outright retired – Kiowa Tribal ers on the field that can carry weight,” Fioranelli said. scoring king. member Chris Wondolowski remains the face of the “He wants that, and we want that. It’s not for me to As a point of reference, Wondolowski has reached the Quakes. And in the wake of a season that featured 13 judge, but I believe there are more players carrying 12-goal mark in seven of the last eight years. goals and eight assists – numbers that still put him weight, on every line, which we can be excited about, “When is that time coming? Anyone who says they amongst MLS’s top 20 players in terms of combined that make it easier for every player to express them- know that 100 percent is just speculating,” Leitch said. output – San Jose will once again be building around a selves better.” “I’ll say this: He’s never missed a training session, nor man who hasn’t been held to single digits, in terms of Wondolowski has said, consistently and repeatedly, does he ever want to be out of a training session. He goals, since the turn of this decade. that he won’t retire until coming out to training ceases never wants to be out of the lineup.” “If you put that into perspective, he still has a lot of gas to be fun. Given the broad smile he flashed around the “I would say there’s not one teammate, not one fan in his tank,” Fioranelli said of Wondolowski’s combined locker room in the wake of that postseason-clinching who would question what this guy wants to achieve goal and assist total, which ranks second in his career, win, it’s hard to imagine that point coming any time within this club,” Leitch said. “And he doesn’t do it trailing only his record-setting 2012 campaign. soon. from an individual perspective and goals and records, In fact, Wondolowski’s eight assists were a team best Leitch and his predecessor, Dominic Kinnear, com- he does it from a team-first or team-centric perspec- this year and set a career high for the Quakes’ captain. bined to give Wondolowski the most MLS playing time tive. He has, and I think will always, give everything The last one, a square pass to Marco Urena in stoppage of his career. Wondolowski started every league match he has for the cause – and along the way will poten- time of San Jose’s regular-season finale, led to the goal for San Jose and clocked 3,041 minutes – the third- tially be one of the most decorated soccer players ever that put the Quakes back in the playoffs for the first time highest total of any MLS field player. to play in this league. ”

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BIA Now Accepting ______HIP Applications O.I.L.S. Enters It’s 37th Year of Service

The Housing Improvement Program is a home repair, renovation, replace- ment, and housing grant program ad- ministered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) federally-recognized Indian Tribes for American Indians and Alaska Native individuals and families who have no immediate re- source for standard housing. To be eli- “Last year, OILS gible for HIP assistance, you must be a saw an increase in member of a federally recognized the number of American Indian tribe or be an Alaska grandparents seek- Native; live in an approved tribal ser- ing a guardianship vice area; have an income that does not or an adoption for exceed 150% of the U.S. Department their grandchildren of Health and Human Services Poverty in state district Guidelines; have present housing that courts.” is substandard, as defined in the regu- lations 25 CFR, Part 256; have no oth- er resource for housing assistance; Stephanie have not previously received HIP as- Hudson sistance for repairs, renovation, re- placement or housing, or down pay- ment assistance; and have not acquired your present housing through a federal- Stephanie Hudson on the left, with some of the OILS board members ly sponsored housing program within the previous 20 years. Interested appli- Oklahoma Indian Legal Services en- when dealing with land or child “It does cut out some people who are cants should contact Roman Johnson at ters it’s 37th year of providing legal welfare issues. employed from being able to receive the Southern Plains Region BIA for an our services, she said. “There is a real application at 405-247-6120. services to Oklahoma tribal members. Last year, OILS saw an increase in Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the number of grandparents seeking issue in the United States with people A package containing the application, who are employed that still can’t afford guidelines, and required supporting (OILS) is a non-profit legal services a guardianship or an adoption for organization providing free legal rep- their grandchildren in state district an attorney. There are many people documentation necessary in order to representing themselves in state district qualify for eligibility. resentation to low-income citizens courts. “There is a large opioid cri- and tribal courts. However, Hudson Some regulations have changed that facing issues with federal Indian law. sis going on in Oklahoma,” Hudson said there are options for those who may improve your status. If you have OILS has been in existence since said. “What a lot of citizens don’t don’t meet the guidelines including or- submitted an application in the past it 1981 and is part of the same network realize is if the Indian Child Wel- ganizations like the Oklahoma Bar As- is recommended that a new application as Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma fare Act is not followed, the guardi- sociation and the Indian Law Section of be submitted for an update. A new cat- (LASO). The organization employs anship could be vacated later.” the Oklahoma Bar Association. egory has been added to assist in down six (6) attorneys who provide legal OILS also provides legal education payments and the point system had services to tribal members across the classes for attorneys who do not If you have a legal issue that does not been modified to enhance eligibility. involve federal Indian law, Legal Aid state. regularly practice federal Indian Services of Oklahoma (LASO) takes According to Stephanie Hudson, Ex- law, because many have questions applications by telephone. Their phone ecutive Director of OILS, issues that about the Indian Child Welfare Act. number is 1-888-534-5243. Tribal tribal members face can be different members in Oklahoma with a federal and more complicated. Those issues Hudson said, “OILS is required to Indian law issue can apply for services include the Indian Child Welfare Act, follow federal poverty guidelines with Oklahoma Indian Legal Services probate on restricted Indian lands, when determining who can receive (OILS). Applications are completed by assistance. Our primary funder is telephone. Please call 1-800-658-1497.

___ wills for trust and restricted Indian lands, tribal housing problems, tribal the Legal Services Corporation in ______Stephanie Hudson is a member of the sovereignty and individual rights. Washington, DC. We must follow their guidelines which allows us to Kiowa Tribe. Her Grandparents are Individual tribal members can find it Ernest and Helen Kauahquo of Ho- difficult to navigate the different fed- provide services to applicants bart, Oklahoma. Her family are Elk eral laws, state laws, administrative whose family income does not ex- Creek Kiowas and descend from Chief codes and tribal laws that can be en- ceed 125% of the federal poverty Lone Wolf and Maunkee (Kiowa Bill). countered guidelines.”

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KIOWA NEWS PAGE 4 January 12, 2018 Lawton Votes Yes for Indigenous

January 9, 2018 marks a day of history being made not only for the city of Lawton, but for Native Americans everywhere. The motion to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October each year (which is known as Columbus Day) was passed. The first recognition of Indige- nous Peoples Day will be this year October 8, 2018. Dr. Cornel Pewewardy had the idea to change Co- lumbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day last year. The idea was present to the Lawton council last year, December 2018. A substitute motion was cre- ated to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on the day after Thanksgiving. It did not pass. Pewewardy was unable to attend the meeting in December due to a family emergency; however, he was able to attend the second (January 9, 2018) and give his presentation to the council. The room was filled by various tribes and races in support of the change along with signs that ex- pressed their disapproval of Columbus Day. “As you can see by the people in this room, I am not alone. I represent some of the tribal leaders, work- ers, volunteers, employees in the city of Lawton, many facts and events get left out of the text books effect this year 2018. People cheered, a thunder of applause our tribal government, religious rights leaders, stu- when teaching about the United States History. The and ‘lulu’s filled the room as this marks a step forward for dents of all culture, and culture background,” stated native people suffered many hardships throughout his- all natives. Pewewardy as he began his speech in front of the tory including genocide; however, they never lost Pewewardy spoke to the media afterwards and was asked council board. He also explained the reason he about any suggestions or advice he could give to others that wanted to pursue the change. sight of who they are and where they come from. The are seeking this change within their own community. He The public schools teach how Christopher Colum- very word ‘indigenous’ comes from the Choctaw said, “It’s all about decolonization, I teach this issue every- bus discovered American; however, this is not ex- meaning land of red people. day [social justice]. Decolonization is a tool used by warri- actly true because of the people that already popu- Native Americans are taught at a young age to be ors, it’s called a practice. Once have the motion to do this, you present it to those with authority. If they oppose, you lated land. There are some who believe that Colum- proud of who they are and of their history. It’s that love for their history and the love for indigenous peo- don’t give up. You change your mind into decolonization, bus was the beginning of the many years of suffer- present it to them again, and change the decolonization of ple that makes having this day of recognition so im- ing to the natives that were there and the genera- tribal sovereignty.” tions that followed. Like the book titled “Lies My portant. It will be a day not only for celebrating but to The city of Anadarko also approved the change of Colum- Teacher Told Me” by James W. Loewen, many teach others about indigenous people and their cul- bus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day on September 28th of facts and events get left out of the text ture.Shortly after the presentation the Lawton council last year, 2017. There is hope that the surrounding areas announced that the issue passed and will go into will follow pursuit and make the change as well.

______The History of Cutthroat Gap

“I was unsure about using this for a undefended Kiowa camp. Little Bear, pots. An estimated 150 Kiowas lay dead , is located off of Oklahoma Highway 54 “Did you know…?” article for the fear the calendar keeper, recorded the after the massacre. The Osage took two in Cooperton, Oklahoma (73564). of someone creating ill feelings or an- massacre which became known as young siblings, a boy named Thunder and Until a few years ago, each year a mem- ger, which is never intention of any- “the summer that they cut their heads a girl named White Weasel; as well as the thing that is written for Kiowa News. off”. sacred ‘Tai-me’, medicine bundle, that is ber of the Kiowa Tribe would climb to the I’ve always heard different pieces A few days before the Osage raid, the needed to perform the Sun Dance ceremo- top of the large mountain north of the about Cutthroat Gap from others. I Kiowa bands gathered together and ny. massacre; right before sundown on the take great consideration when spoken met near Rainy Mountain Creek For allowing the camp to be surprised, evening before Easter. This person would to from our elders, so after several re- (favorite camp spot) to discuss the A’date was greatly dishonored and re- spend the night praying and singing then quests about doing a story about Cut- moved as leader. The Kiowa Tribe chose annual Sun Dance ceremony [the come down after sunrise the following throat Gap and how it got its name, I Jòhâusân as their new Chief. Throughout morning. To this day there are some peo- decided to gather as much information most Pawnee warrior attempted to his reign the tribe resisted all efforts made and research as I could to complete the fight off the Osage warriors to allow by the United States to pacify them and it ple who claim that the spirits of the vic- story. I still had my concerns but the some of the women and children to is said that he never lost a battle against tims roam the area and could be heard elders encouraged and informed me escape. It is also said that a father car- the United States Cavalry. screaming and wailing during certain that it is part of history and nothing ried his son with his teeth as he The young boy died during captivity; times of the moon. more. “It’s important that we [Kiowa] charged through the destruction, put- however, the little girl was returned to her learn from our history, there’s always ting him down to shoot arrows then family a year later during the Dragoon References a lesson to be taught,” said one Kiowa picking him up again to run. Another Expedition in 1834. This improved the Elder. After days of staring at the com- Oklahoma Historical Society – puter screen and reading books, I soon young boy placed himself in harm’s bitterness between the two tribes, and the Osage began to seek peace with their for- www.okhistory.org realize that this article would be a sto- way to shoot arrows at the enemy; and ry on its own.”- Dianna Hadley a mother fighting off the Osage sin- mer enemy. A negotiation, with assistance Kiowa Historical Society Staff Writer glehandedly while holding her daugh- from the United States Indian Agents, was www.waymarking.com

ter’s hand and carrying her baby in- made: in exchange for the scared Tai-me www.blogoklahoma.us medicine bundle, the Osage would receive The Kiowa and Osage tribes were once side a cradleboard tied to her back. a pony from the Kiowa Tribe. Once the “Cutthroat Gap Massacre” Archived 23 bitter enemies and fought each other One older man was able to escape and Tai-me bundle returned to its rightful July 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Ex- often. The Kiowa Tribe had become ploring Oklahoma History. home, the Kiowas were able to have the known for their excellent horseman- word was quickly sent to the other ship and owned many. The Osage grew camps in the area. Relief parties tried scared ceremony in 1835, two years after Tinker, George E. “The Massacre of the envious; they wanted some of the hors- their hardest to get to Chief A’date the massacre. Kiowas.” The Osage: Historical Sketch. es for themselves. Soon need for hors- camp and help their people. Unfortu- Although Rainy Mountain was a longtime Sequoyah Research Center. es eventually led the Osage to attack nately once the warriors arrived they favorite camping site for the Kiowa, they the Kiowa Tribe, the Cutthroat Massa- May, Jon. D., “Battle of Cutthroat Gap.” cre. found the campsite destroyed and de- never returned. The site eventually be- capitated bodies lying where they had came known as ‘Cutthroat Gap’; a monu- Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and According to research it was the sum- Culture. ment, sponsored by the Oklahoma Histori- mer of 1833, the year “The Stars Fell” fallen; some of the heads of the vic- an Osage war party attacked an tims were placed inside the cooking cal Society and the Kiowa Historical Soci- ety Wikipedia – en.wikipedia.org KIOWA NEWS PAGE 5 January 12, 2018

Kiowas Were the Most Defiant and Warlike of all Tribes ______Kiowa Tribe Legislature (printed in the Anadarko Daily News, circa 1986) Contact Numbers The name Kiowa, by which the people the Yellowstone River. Tawakoni, Keechai, and Waco—in of this tribe are commonly known, is They left this country about 1805, the region of the Wichita Mountains; from their own name Gu’igwu. The moving south to the Arkansas River, but they were enemies of the Caddo tribe is the only one classed in the Kio- after many years of war with the and Tonkawa, as well as the Navaho, All District Legislators can be wan linguistic family. Cheyenne and Dakota tribes that had the Ute, and some of the western reached by calling the Legislative The Kiowa are one of the great tribes pushed into the Black Hills region Apache groups. The end of many office at 580-654-6338. Exten- of the Plains, reputed the bravest and from the north. Thence they moved years of war with the Osage, in 1834, sions are listed below. The Dis- most courageous, yet the most warlike over to the headwaters of the Cimar- marked the beginning of Kiowa rela- and defiant, of the tribes in the south- ron River in what is now western tions in Oklahoma with with the tricts with no official representa- west. In their raids, which ended sev- Kansas and eastern Colorado, where United States government. tive will covered by enty-five years ago, they were said to they established their council fire The Kiowa are notable among the Legislators Renee Plata, Dave have killed more white men than any and subsequently gained control of Indian tribes north of Mexico for their Geimausaddle, and Ron Poolaw. other tribe. Today they are considered the country south to the Wichita pictograph records in the formm of one of the most progressive Indian Mountains and the headwater of Red calendar histories. In these unique groups in southwestern Oklahoma. River, a region that included most of calendars, a specific event of tribal District 1-No Official Rep. The largest settlement of the Kiowa is western Oklahoma. importance is recorded for each sum- near Carnegie, in Caddo County. In the period during which the Kio- mer and each winter from 1832-33 District 2-Rhonda Ahhaitty The traditional history of the Kiowa wa developed as a formidable tribe through 1892 by paintings made on locates them in the mountain region at of the Plains, their relations with skins. Four of the calendar histories Ext. 6381 the sources of the Yellowstone and neighboring tribe of the region were had been brought to light by 1893 and Missouri rivers in what is now western important not only in the history of made available to the reading public District 3-No Official Rep Montana. According to legend, a dis- the settlement of these tribes on res- by James Mooney. The pictographs pute arose between two rival chiefs ervations in Oklahoma. are most interesting. that grew into an angry quarrel, and About 1790 the Kiowa made perma- Colonel Dodge was in the area to hold District 4-No Official Rep one chief withdrew with his band to nent peace with the Comanche after apeace council with the Southern the northwest; the other with the rest of a long period of warfare. This alli- Plains tribes at the Wichita village on District 5-Anita Onco Johnson the tribe (the Kiowa Tribe of today) ance was the basis for the Kiowa – the North Fork of Red River. A num- moved southwest until they met the Comanche reservation in Oklahoma ber of Kiowa bands (comprising about Ext. 6373 Crow when the two tribes were settled here 90 persons in all) attended this coun- with whom they made a friendly alli- by the United States three quarters of cil. District 6-Ben Wolf ance. They settled east of the Crow, a century later. Ext.6338 where they first procured horses, but In 1840 the Kiowas made permanent about 1700 drifted out on the plains peace with the Cheyenne and their (Indian Tribes of Oklahoma, by Muri- and soon were in possession of the allies the Arapaho. el Wright, University of Oklahoma District 7-Modina Waters Black Hills (western South Dakota) as They were on friendly terms with the Press) Ext. 6338 well as the region westward toward Wichita and their allies—the

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The Kiowa Tribe also accepts applications and main- tains an applicant database for temporary hiring consid- eration open continuous for the following types of posi- tions:

Clerical positions Custodian Laborers Maintenance Worker School Bus Drivers Security Guard Transit Drivers Teachers Teacher Aides

______BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN. ANADARKO OR LAWTON OK The Kiowa Gourd Clan will have their annual cedaring at the AOA building Sunday, January 14, 2018; starting at 1 pm. This will be for those that have lost loved ones during the past year, members are asked to bring a side dish for the meal afterwards. For more information contact the Kiowa Gourd Clan Headsmen.

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OBITUARIES

ternal grandparents William "Choctaw Bill" and Mary Clara (Mopope) Palmer; his paternal grandparents, Lightfoot West and Rena Flying Coyote, George and Imogene Palmer and Dixon and Clotia Palmer; uncles, William and Lyndeth Palmer and his aunt Eleanor

Palmer. ______

Thomas Tonemah, age 76 was born May 9, Ernest “Jai” Chanate, Jr. was born on Wallace Linn "Hokeah" Bointy Jr., a 1941 to William and Katherine Anquoe July 18, 1951 and made his journey resident of Anadarko, Oklahoma passed Tonemah in Mountain View, OK and was onward on the morning of January 4, away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. called by the Lord on December 6, 2017. 2018. Known as Jai (or Junior) to Wallace Linn Jr. was born February 12, Thomas grew up in Mountain View, OK many relatives, friends and acquaint- 1979 to Wallace Linn and Ella (Sneed) and in Northern California. He moved back ances, he spent most of his life in his Bointy Sr. in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. to OKC in the 1950's and traveled with a family’s (Satepauhoodle) traditional Wallace Linn Jr. was a journeyman musical group called "Up With People" for land outside of Carnegie, where he had plumber, a certified HVAC technician, several years. Thomas joined the Navy in Glenna Schrock Upshaw, 76, of his house built. and mechanic. He could do just about the 1960's. He continued his education at Verden, Oklahoma, was called home by Ernest graduated from Carnegie High everything, a jack of all trades. He was USAO in Chickasha earning a Bachelors the Lord on Saturday, December 9, School in 1969 and was an All-District an Oklahoma Sooners and Denver Bron- Degree in Speech Pathology. Thomas was 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Defensive football player on one of the cos fan. He loved to go to pow-wows to also a member of the Kiowa Gourd Clan. Glenna was born February 5, 1941 in most successful Carnegie Wildcat sing and dance. Also very active in the Left to cherish his memory are brothers Anadarko, Oklahoma to Harry Eugene Football teams. Native Church, always following his William Tonemah and Diana of OKC, OK Schrock and Florabelle Tainpeah. She For many years, Jai made his living as Kiowa traditional ways. Wallace always and Lanny Quoetone of Reno, NV, one sis- graduated high school in Albuquerque, a beadworker and often got requests had time for kids. ter LaUna Cable of OKC, OK. He was pre- New Mexico. She lived in California from visitors from other parts of the He was a member of the Kiowa Tia-Piah ceded in death by his parents and sister Bev- and in Texas and finally making Okla- countries who liked his work. He also Society, Kiowa Native American erly Quoetone. homa her home. SHe worked in civil used this skill to create gifts for family Church, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. He service for over 30 years and the last 12 and friends.

sang with the Bad Medicine and Cedar Ernest gifts to his family weren’t just ______to 15 years, she worked at Tinker and Dale drum groups. Everyone is going to retired in 2002. She was a proudmember physical but also ones that demonstrat- miss his smile and his infectious loud, of the Kiowa Tribe and served as the ed his love for his Kiowa people which hardy laugh. Kiowa Princess in 1959. he passed onto his children and grand- Wallace is survived by: Left to cherish her memory are her sons: children. He also passed along a love Mother -- Ella Johnson of Las Vegas, Glen Philler and wife, Connie, of Yu- for culture, acquiring knowledge and Nevada kon, Oklahoma and Lee Schrock and remaining dedicated to one’s goals. Jai 2 Sisters -- Paula Tanequodle of Las Ve- wife, Brooke, of Aberdeen, Maryland; was known to open his house to long gas, Nevada daughter, Ann Philler of London, U.K., time friends and strangers alike, wel- Shelley Tanequodle-Anderson of Citrus mother, Florabelle Schrock of Chicka- coming visitors and offering to share Heights, California sha, Oklahoma; 9 grandchildren, 4 great whatever he had. Ernest advised his Wallace was preceded in death by his grandchildren and a host of other rela- children and grandchildren to show paternal grandparents Bill and Sallie tives and friends. compassion for people less fortunate, (Hokeah) Bointy, father Wallace Linn Glenna is preceded in death by her fa- to stand up for what they believe is Bointy Sr., brother Steve Buffalohead, ther, Harry Schrock; son, William Jack right and to try to remain in good rela- uncles; Vincent Bointy, Ronald Jack Upshaw; brother, Gerald Schrock; tions with other Kiowa people even Bointy, Archie Curley, Daniel Gordon grandfather, Guy Tainpeah and grand- when it was difficult. Bointy, RH Hess Bointy, Aunts; Char- mother, Lucy Jackson. Ernest followed the Traditional Native lotte Doxtator, Donna Gardner, Billie ways as his spiritual path. He attended Rose, Mary Beth Josh and a special many ceremonies and was a helper at cousin Karon Wells-Turtle. Sundances. He had a special affinity for this way of life and respected the ______beliefs and ways of life of other tribes, It is with great sadness the family of _ often sharing stories he learned from Arthur Wallace Stamey Jr. acknowl- other places. Ernest also enjoyed mov- edges his passing from this life's jour- ies, music and books, all of which he ______ney in the early morning hours into the shared with those who came to visit hands of our creator on Thursday, De- him. cember 7th, 2017 at the Greggston Although Ernest encouraged us not to Nursing Home after a short illness. dwell in sadness and to continue on, he Arthur was born September 9th, 1953 in will be deeply and forever missed by Lawton, OK. He was the son of Arthur his family. Wallace Stamey Sr. and Mary Ruth Ernest is survived by long time com- Palmer. Arthur was on enrolled member panion Winnie Mouseaux, Carnegie, of Kiowa Tribe and Choctaw heritage and some of his remaining family are and sister Clara Chanate Littlelight in Car- Sand Creek descendent. negie; daughter Ginny Chanate He spent his early childhood in Lawton, Oldbear & husband Robert Oldbear of OK where he attended public school Elgin and son Robert Chanate in Den- and later Chilico Indian School in ver; step-son O.J. Mouseaux of the Newkirk, OK where he loved to tour home. Grandaughters Sienna, Margaret and play the drums with his rock band. and Mary Chanate in Elgin. Ashley He had a great smile and sense of hu- LaUna Joan Tonemah Cable, was born to Mouseaux from New York. Adopted mor. Quite the ladies’ man who loved to brother, Robert Bigfoot Oklahoma flirt and tease to make people laugh. William and Bertha (Carr) Tonemah on Dec. 11, 1958. Her journey to be with the City, Oklahoma, Adopted father, Ed In 1971 he met and married a beautiful Littlelight of Crow Agency, Hardin, Comanche young lady Deborah Lee Lord began on Dec. 14, 2017. LaUna worked in the medical field as a transcrip- Montana. Special friend, Stephen True- Muse. They married in 1972 and had love of Ashland, Oregon. two children Arthur Wallace Stamey III tionist. Later in life she was a compassion- ate caregiver to her mother. Ernest also has numerous relatives and Danielle S. Davis, 31 year-old resident of (Tre) Chattanooga, TN and Brandy R. She was preceded in death by her: friends throughout the area. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away King Sarasota, FL. Parents ~ William and Bertha; Ernest’s family who passed on include December 5, 2017. She was born Septem- Arthur served 7 years in the National Brother ~ Thomas Hilton Tonemah; parents Ernest Chanate Sr and Kath- ber 21, 1986 in Lawton, OK, she was the Guard serving his country. He was a Granddog ~ Lexi. leen Boyiddle Chanate of Carnegie; daughter of Ricky Dean Davis and Fran- Jack of all trades and would do anything She leaves behind her loving family: brother Daryl Lynn Chanate of Carne- cine Ivette (Reed) Davis. She graduated for anybody at a drop of a hat. Always Brother ~ William Tonemah & Diana of gie and Grandson Daryl Jai Chanate in from Grant High School. She is survived kind and giving to anyone he met. Carnegie. by her companion, Michael Mahsetky; He is survived by his sister, Teresa Wil- OKC; daughter, Eliana "Ellie". She is preceded liams, Chickasha, OK, his son, Arthur Daughter ~ Laura Cave of Moore, OK; in death by descendants of maternal Wallace Stamey III, his daughter, Bran- Grandsons ~ Luke and Zach Darden of grandparents, Rowena Coley Bosin, Wil- dy R. King; one granddaughter Jessica Moore, OK; Nephew ~ Lance Tonemah &Anastasia of burn Coley, and Francis Blackbear Bosin; Y. Stamey, Middletown, OH; four Las Vegas, NV; descendant of Hunting Horse (Tsatoke); grandsons; Micah King, Caleb King, Nephew ~ Robert Tonemah of OKC; paternal grandparents, Byron Davis, and Jayden King, Joseph King of Sarasota,

Great niece ~ Sophia Tonemah of Las Ve-

Fern Ahdokobo Miller. A Funeral Service FL. One great-granddaughter, Alicea

gas, NV; ______will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, De- Stamey and one great-grandson, Aydin Great nephew ~ William Hunter Tonemah cember 11, 2017 at Advantage South Stamey of Middletown, OH. of Las Vegas, NV; Chapel, 7720 S. Pennsylvania Ave Okla- Nieces; Shelly Stamey, Maclomb, OK; Gabriel Mickel Oliver, 55, of Lawton homa City, OK 73159 with a 2:30 p.m. Michael Korns, Norman, OK; Stephanie Fur baby ~ Lucy Bear passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. burial at Ahdokobo Cemetery , Carnegie, Ratley, Longview, TX. Nephew's; Mi- Many other loving family and friends.

OK. chael Underwood, Chickasha, OK, Lar- ry Cook, Chickasha, OK; Aunts; Lor- raine Nicholl and Dorothy Palmer, his uncle Victor Palmer and several cous- ins. For news, announcements, pic- He was preceded in death by his father, Obituaries, for posting in the Kiowa News, Arthur W. Stamey, Sr., his mother, tures, and live streaming of Mary R. Palmer, his sister Deborah Sta- may be submitted to [email protected] Kiowa Tribal mey; his brother, Harvey West; his daughter, Kelley Marie Stamey; his ma of [email protected]. You may also call events go to the 580-654-2300 ext. 6386 Kiowa Tribe’s facebook page. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 7 January 12, 2018 Kiowa Casino Carnegie and Red River Hotel Opening Soon AVT Student of the Month

Torri Thomas is a Carnegie High School graduate and is currently studying Early Care and Education at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Ft. Cobb, OK with a little help from. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Patty Kaubin and Martha Koomsa. Her parents are Duke Thomas and Simona Foreman. Rendering of the Kiowa Casino Red River Hotel opening in February, 2018 Torri has three children, Charles, Alexander, and Leighton. This spring will an exciting time, for the Kiowa Tribe, as grand There will be 63 rooms available, on three levels, varying in Through her course of study, honors opening for a new casino and hotel approaches. “We are very size and type. The hotel will include king and queen suites, and scholarships she has received are excited to announce the opening of the Kiowa Casino in Carne- handicap (including large enough spaces to maneuver a wheel GCN Training, Entry Level Child gie,” says James B. Laporte, COO/General Manager of Kiowa chair or walker) , two conference rooms with 30 occupant ca- Care Training, American Heart Saver Casino Red River, “This will provide the area a new option for pacity and plug and play A/V, an exercise room, and a gift First Aid and CPR, Teacher Assis- entertainment.” shop. tant Certification, and Gold in Na- The casino, which is expected to open in early March, 2018, The hotel was paid for with cash that was saved up deferring tional Career Readiness Certifica- will host 117 slot machines, a players’ club, and a snack area. Casino payments for 10 months to the current lender, according tion. The Casino has also opened employment opportunities for the to LaPorte. The overall budget for the hotel was approximately When asked about her future, she area. A recent job fair at the Kiowa Complex resulted in plac- $8.1 million and is expected to be very close to the given replied, ”After obtaining my CDA ing 46 people in full time positions at the Casino. amount once the construction is complete. certification, I will further my educa- The Casino is located at the corner of Carol street and Hiway 9. The hotel will create seventeen new full time positions and add tion to achieve a degree in Early a new competitive service to the market. Childhood Education and work for a It is the same location that housed the first Kiowa Casino in the Room rates, for the new addition, are expected to be very com- headstart center as a Master Teach- 90’s. Members of the city are excited about the presence of a petitive. er.” casino in town. Both casinos (Devol and Carnegie) will also be receiving a new Torri also said that she has been with front entrance to welcome its guests. the Kiowa Tribe AVT Program The Carnegie Casino joins other Tribal economic endeavors, The Hotel will be annexed to the Casino for easy access from since August of 2017 and the Pro- Kiowa Casinos Verden and Devol. rooms to the gaming area. As part of the construction, the Ca- gram has given her the extra boost sino will be receiving a significant exterior renovation on the and encouragement she needed to front side to closely match the new hotel exterior. pursue her CDA. Hotel “I think this [Kiowa Casino and Hotel] is going to be great and “This program has made it possible In Devol construction is near become successful,” says Laporte. for me to be a full time student and completion for the new “We look forward to offering a new hotel and gaming experi- mother. I am so grateful for being Kiowa Hotel. The carpet and final touches are being done in ence to our customers.” selected into this program because it has opened the door to further my preparation for the Grand Opening in early March. education and endless opportunities.” said Torri. ______

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Hi! My name is Loren Waters. I was born in Denver, Colorado but have lived most of my life in Norman, Oklahoma. I attended Norman North High School in Norman. My parents are Lisa and Lindy B Wa- ters, Jr. I have two sisters, Leana and Lindsey, and one brother, Lindy III. I am a direct descendent of Chief Red Tipi, a great-granddaughter of Rev. Duke Tsoodle and Dora Autaubo Tsoodle, and a granddaughter of Rev. Lindy B. Waters, Sr. and Vena Joyce Tsoodle Waters. I completed my first two years of un- dergraduate studies at Colorado Col- lege in Colorado Springs and then transferred back home to Norman, where I am currently a Senior at the University of Oklahoma. My major field of study is Environ- Construction is still in the process for the new Kiowa Casino in Carnegie OK. The Casino, expected to open in March, mental Studies. 2018, strengthens the Kiowa Tribe’s economic development along with the two other Casinos in Devol and Verden. My favorite hobby is making jewelry. I’m involved with the OUr Earth Club at OU and I’m an Intern at the OU Department of Geography and Envi- ronmental Sustainability, working on a project which highlights the work of Tribal Environmental Professionals. I am currently on the President’s Hon- or Roll at the University of Oklahoma and was selected last semester to par- ticipate in Graduate Horizon’s, a com- petitive 4-day workshop for Native Americans who wish to pursue grad school. I have also been selected for National Honor Society and the Okla- homa Indian Honor Society. My future goals are to attend graduate school for a degree in the Environ- mental field, perhaps in Environmen- tal Law or Sustainability. I am unsure of my future career, however, I am interested in one that will help others while simultaneously helping the en- vironment and the future. ______

Chairman Matt Komalty gets a surprise party for his birthday. Employees gathered in the front lobby of the Kiowa Complex for birthday cake and ice cream. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 8 January 12, 2018 Did You Know…

Blue Corn Pan Bread

Makes: 12 servings Did you know that the Kiowa Tribe is a Among these captives was a Kiowa man huge inspiration of art? There are many named Haungooah (or Silverhorn 1860- Kiowa artists and some of their work is 1940), people claimed that he was very spread throughout the world. The most rec- kind and humble man; he created about ognizable artists are known as the Kiowa 40% of the Kiowa ledger art that was dis- Five, those names include Stephen Mopope covered. Like the others, he was taught the (1898-1974); Jack Hokeah (1990/2-1969); ‘white man’ ways but stuck to his roots and Monroe Tsatoke (1904-1937); James cultural (pre-reservation-reservation life). Auchiah (1906-1974); and Spencer Asah His style of art work was very unique and (1905/1910-1954). A woman named Lois expressional because it told a story of his Smoky (1907-1981) also became a part of life or the person he painted. A diary of his the group; she was the youngest and only own life, pic art of writing, is in a museum female. They’re work became inspiring to in Texas, it’s the only one like it and each Ingredients many generations of Kiowa artists. picture is detailed to interpret what he saw/ This made me curious about how it all got remembered during that time. His legacy is started, or as I came to discover…who? In deep and board, he spent an estimate of 3 cups water order to answer such a question we must 20+ years doing art until his eyes went bad. 2 cups blue cornmeal (yellow may be used) take a look back into history. A collection Silverhorn and others from the Fort Marion 1 cup cornmeal (yellow) of painted buffalo hides including tipis, imprisonment inspired the Kiowa Five. 3/4 cup raisins shields, shirts, leggings, and robes are in- The continuation of using paper and ink to 1/2 cup sprouted wheat side the Smithsonian and are theorized to tell a story of sacred visions, heroic deeds, be the earliest of Kiowa art. A more known or events that happened within the tribe 1 /3 cup brown sugar medium of Kiowa art is the pictograph became a tradition for some. In this present which is found in ledger art. day there are many books that have been Directions Kiowa ledger art originated from the pris- published about Kiowa history and culture oners of Fort Marion. It was after the Red that include the ledger books from back River/Buffalo War in 1874 during the then. Most of the art work is now used as a 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. harsh winter a group of 72 prisoners reference or record of the early days; and Line 8x8 inch cake pan with foil. (Cheyenne, Kiowa, Comanche, Arapaho, continues to inspire many others artists 2. Bring water to boil in a large pot. Add each ingredient, and Caddo warriors) were sent to Fort Mar- throughout the world. one at a time. ion in St Augustine, Florida. They were A special thank you to Mac and Thomas held hostage to ensure the peaceful conduct “Tweet” Silverhorn (grandsons of 3. Stir well until mixture is smooth and pour into foil-lined of their tribes. Haungooah), for their input and help with cake pan. Cover with a piece of foil. The Officer in charge Lt Richard Pratt, saw my research about ledger art, Kiowa Five, 4. Bake for 2 hours. Bread is done when toothpick insert- their captivity as an opportunity to demon- Fort Marion, and their grandfather. ed in center out clean. strate the value of an Indian education. The prisoners were offered English lessons and Dianna Hadley-Staff Writer the Christian religious instructions, some of them continued their education after be- ing released. Recipes provided monthly by the Kiowa Food Distribution Program Director, Will Brown.

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KLCRP Hosts Language Camp The Kiowa Language and Culture Revitalization Program (KLCRP) pre- sented a series of events in the last couple of months, including Christmas songs and hymns, as well as Language Camps. One of the most recent had the teenage students each paint a piece of a mini -mural. The pieces were then positioned together to form the full picture. All together, seven murals were created and they are now posted for view- ing in the lobby of the Kiowa Complex in Carnegie. Red Buffalo Hall was the sight of the Language Camp which featured sev- eral speakers including Donnie Ahhaitty, who, among other things, taught the students one of the more entertaining aspects of Kiowa Language. That subject was Kiowa sign language. The students learned many signs such as wolf, coyote, bug, owl, squirrel, bug, cat. and many others. More KLCRP events are planned for 2018. Look for announcements on the Tribal website kiowatribe.org and Facebook. Donnie Ahhaitty teaching Kiowa sign

The Kiowa Newspaper can be picked up, in Carnegie at the Kiowa Tribal Com- plex, Bank of Commerce, the Indian Clinic, the Kiowa Gift Shop, the AOA Center and the Tax Commission office. In Anadarko at the Indian Clinic, the Kio- wa Housing Authority, Kiowa Tribe Vet- erans Affairs office, Darko Affordable Housing Solutions, Warrior Mart, and Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Coop- erative. In Lawton at the Indian Hospital and Comanche Gift Shop. In Mt. View at Hop n Sack. In Hobart at Sunny’s Con- venience Store.