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US POSTAGE PAID Wichita Tribal News PERMIT NO 44 ka:si:h ke?etara: kwa:ri “I’m Going to Tell You Something” Anadarko, OK November 2018 SW Tribes Work Together for Domestic Violence Awareness and Services

Wichita Tribal News

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Page 2-3: A combined group of representatives from the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Tribe, Tribe of Department Reports Oklahoma and City of Anadarko were present during the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation by Anadarko Mayor Kyle Eastwood on October 19, 2018. Pages 4: Wichita Social Services—along ties of the program are “to make Social Services fourth quarter re- sic necessities—such as hygiene Commission Reports with its Victims Advocacy sure that any person who comes ports, 64 people [29 adults and 35 products—have to be purchased. (VOCA: Victims of Crime Act) to us, first and foremost, is safe,” children] were assisted with the Page 5: program—has a difficult respon- she said. “After that, to make sure program (see Page 13). In some “Sometimes, if we have women sibility. Essentially, they offer as- that they’re permanently safe and cases, previous clients do return who are leaving their situation, Wichita Veterans sistance to those women and men to offer them services that they to the program. “A woman leaves they’re leaving with nothing,” Page 6: who need help in removing them- might need immediately. They her abuser on an average of 7-to- Hammonds said. “We might be selves and their young children may leave home without any gro- 10 times before she leaves him or taking them to the shelter with Job Openings from life-threatening dangers of ceries or clothing or anything. We her permanently,” said Social Ser- absolutely nothing. They might Page 7: domestic, family and intimate help provide them the basic needs vices Director Penny Hammonds. leave with their purse and that’s partner violence. to get by until they’re able to get it. They might not have clothes. Corrected Children’s permanent help.” While one of the immediate We put them in a hotel, and they According to Victims’ Advocate needs is to find shelter for clients might not have a toothbrush or Clothing Notice E’Dena Craig-Romero, the du- According to FY 2018 Wichita that is safe and confidential, ba- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Pages 8-9:

Dept. Reports Continued

Page 10: Wichita Athletes

Page 11: Birthdays

Page 12: Casino Report

Page 14: Communities in Schools Opening

Page 15: City of Anadarko Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation CHR Celebrates 50 Years of Nationwide Health Service Wichita Executive For many Native people through- Much of With du- port through the “Family Spirit Committee: out Indian Country, their tribe’s the pro- ties rang- Program.” Community Health Representa- g r a m ’ s ing from Terri Parton President tive—or CHR as more commonly e a r l y trans- “Community health representa- known—has been, for the past 50 trainees p o r t i n g tives are a critical part of our Indi- Jesse E. Jones years, the first point of contact in helped to patients, an health system,” said Rear Adm. Vice-President meeting their healthcare needs. meet the picking Michael D. Weahkee, IHS princi- needs of up and pal deputy director and Zuni trib- Myles Stephenson, Jr. According to the Indian Health Alaskan refilling al member, in an email to Wichita Secretary Service’s Oklahoma City area tribes in medica- Tribal News. webpage on CHRs, the program r e m o t e tions and Vanessa Vance was originally created out of the a r e a s . home vis- “They provide essential services Treasurer Office of Economic Opportunity N o w , its, train- to our remote and rural com- Shirley Davilla in 1967, where they were known over 95 CHR/EMS Director Fran Harrison has served as ing for the munities,” Weahkee continued. Commitee Member as “Community Health Aides.” percent of the Wichita Community Health Respresentative program “Their work is especially import- By 1968, stated IHS public affairs the CHR for over 33 years. includes ant because they are front-line Nahuseah Mandujano specialist Marshall Cohen, the programs CPR and public health workers who are Committee Member CHR program was then estab- are directly operated specifically first aid training; mental health trusted members of the commu- Matt Roberson lished under the 1921 Snyder Act. by the tribes. first aid; and young parent sup- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Committee Member

Marland Toyekoyah, Jr. Tribal Administrator Tribal offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. Brian Daffron Editor 21-Friday Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. PAGE 2 Wic Department Reports

The following department and CCDF developed and contin- funding for FY 2018. Plans for book Live. as panhandle. Arrangements for program reports are from the FY ues to provide oversight to the the increase in funding include Events Attended the reburial were nearly com- 2018 Fourth Quarter. Commis- Wichita Child Development the following: • Cross-Deputization Signing: plete when the Tribe received sion and Board reports begin on Center (WCDC) located in Is- • CCDF has an approved list July 16, 2018 (interviews notification from NPS that some Page 4.--Editor cani, at 101 E. Coronado Cir- for future plans but listed be- with City of Anadarko and mistakes were discovered in the cle, Anadarko, Okla., and the low are priority. BIA Chief of Police occurred inventory of Associated Funer- AOA/CAREGIVER Wichita School Readiness Pro- • Program expansion for the on days following event). ary Objects that would require gram located at 1516 S. Mission, school age children. The cur- • Wichita Annual Meeting: correction and a revised Feder- The Administration on Aging Anadarko, Okla. rent facility will serve four- July 21, 2018 al Register notice. Subsequently, program, also known as the year-old children who are • Education Services College the reburial will not occur until AOA, serves meals to Native Quality child care is provided to enrolled in Pre-K or Head Freshman Orientation 101: sometime in FY 2019. American elders 55 and over. In- 85 percent low-to-moderate in- Start up to the age of seven. July 27, 2018 come is not a basis for eligibility. come, and up to 15 percent are • A new facility will be built • TFSS Youth Paint: July 31, In other repatriation activities, a accepted as private pay at both for children 7-13. This facil- 2018 request for transfer of control of On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we programs. ity is tentatively scheduled to • Children’s Clothing Check human remains at the Sam No- have Bingo from 1:00 to 2:00 • The WCDC building was be completed by winter 2019. Distribution: August 2, 2018 ble Oklahoma Museum of Natu- p.m. All the elders are asked to completed in September • CPR training will begin for • Wichita Annual Dance: Au- ral History has been submitted, bring a small bingo prize to be 2009. children age 8 to under 13 at gust 9-12, 2018 and planning for the reburial of eligible to play; there is one big • Services at the Wichita Child the WSRP. • WCEP Elders Roundtable these remains will be initiated in prize for the blackout. The elders Development Center are • A storm shelter will be in- and Guest Lecture: August FY 2019. In related matters, the also play the card game Skip-Bo. provided to all members of stalled at the WSRP. The 10, 2018 program has consulted on in- the community. Wichita Child Development • American Indian Expo: Pa- advertent discoveries of human On Wednesdays, there is an El- • Ages accepted are 0-4 years Center has a safe room built rade on August 15, 2018; remains in Frio County, , ders exercise class and games. old. into the structure. Wichita Night on August 16, with the Texas Department of Elders attended two garage sales. • All services are “fee” based. • Shade for the Tribal Com- 2018. Transportation and at Lakes Tex- The first Friday of each month is We accept OKDHS, tribal plex will cover the play- oma, Oologah, Eufaula and Fort an Elders flea market and bake subsidy and private pay. ground equipment that was Gibson with the Tulsa Corps of sale. Brian Daffron • Operating hours are 6:00 purchased by CCDF in 2014. Communications Manager Engineers. a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Fri- • All staff were encouraged to The elders attended the Oklaho- day. submit a “wish” list for their Also, consultation services that ma State Fair on September 19. COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ • The WCDC is licensed by classrooms and facilities. have carried over to the fourth We were invited and attended the State of Oklahoma for • There will be a stronger focus INTERNAL AUDITOR quarter include: the Peace Circle the Kiowa Elder’s fun day at the capacity of 75 children. on staff training and provid- The Compliance Officer/Internal Public Art Project in Grapevine, Kiowa AOA in Carnegie, Okla. • WCDC has a storm shelter ing educational enrichment Auditor began working on Au- Texas; Commemorative Plaque and generator. activities for the children en- gust 06, 2018. Shortly after hire, at Texas Christian University; Congregated Meals rolled in our programs. the Compliance Officer/Inter- Wichita Falls Arts Alliance Proj- (meals eaten in the AOA dining CCDF has developed a second nal Auditor went right to work ect; Wichita exhibit at the Bull- room) educational program, the Wich- “Together we are better!” conducting an internal audit for ock Museum in Austin, Texas; • July: 517 ita School Readiness Program the following programs: Trib- and facilitation of an arbor con- • August: 494 (WSRP). The WSRP opened its Thank you for allowing me to al Funded Social Services, LI- struction and lecture at the Kan- • September: 526 doors to accept children in July work with Tribal members, chil- HEAP, Administration on Aging sas University Culture Festival • Total Meals: 1,343 2016. dren, families and the communi- and Native American Caregiver and Powwow.

• The WSRP provides super- ty! programs. Several recommenda- Meal Deliveries vision and enrichment ac- tions were made, and each de- New consultations include the • July: 550 tivities as well as extra aca- Kathy Hopen partment are making improve- WWI Veterans Centennial proj- • August: 609 demic support for students CCDF Director ments on areas of deficiencies. ect and mitigation work on an • September: 472 in Grades K-8. archaeological site near Waxa- • Total meals: 1631 • WSRP is licensed by the State A new grant was awarded to the hachie, Texas. The program also COMMUNICATIONS of Oklahoma for capacity of Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in facilitated the placement of an Transports: (Walmart, Wil- 38 children. the amount of $226,923.00 for archaeological monitor on a liams, Bank, Dollar Tree, Agen- Wichita Tribal News • Ages accepted are school-age the Native Connections Grant. pipeline construction in Kansas, cy and Dollar stores) Four monthly papers were pub- five year-olds and students The purpose of this program is and Jimmy Reeder’s participa- • July: 275 lished during this quarter. The under 13 years old. to prevent and reduce suicidal tion in the Artist-in-Residence • August: 187 July 2018 issue had 20 pages; a • Services at the Wichita behavior and substance abuse; program at the Tall Grass Prairie • September: 260 Special Edition for Annual De- School Readiness Program reduce the impact of trauma; and Preserve in Kansas. • Total transports: 722 partment/Program Reports had promote mental health among are provided to all members 14 pages; the August 2018 issue of the community. American Indian/Alaska Native The program also conducted Debra Lonewolf had 10 pages; and the September (AI/AN) youth through age 24. • The curriculum reflects2018 issue had 12 pages. the following activities: wom- AOA Director age-level objectives estab- en’s double ball exhibition at the lished by the Oklahoma De- Our Social Services Director American Indian Exposition; El- Publication is now 1800 copies, was approved for phase one of a CHILD CARE partment of Education. with 1319 in this quarter going der’s Roundtable and Lecture by DEVELOPMENT FUND • WSRP accepts DHS, tribal Department of Justice grant ti- Dr. Christopher Lintz on the An- to tribal member households per tled the “Tribal Victims Service (CCDF) subsidy and private pay. issue. The remaining newspapers telope Creek Culture from the • Operating Hours are 3:30- Set Aside Grant.” The director is Texas panhandle during the An- The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes go to newsstands in the Anadar- currently working on phase two, Child Care and Development 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday ko and Hinton areas. nual Dance; Archaeology Day (regular school schedule) which has a deadline of January on September 15 at the Wichita Fund program provides child 4. More information about this care assistance and resources • School breaks and summer Website Tribal History Center; and gave schedule hours are 6:00 a.m.- grant will be provided upon ap- a tour of the WTHC and the to all persons under the age of • Major additions to the web- proval of funding. 13, whose parent is residing or 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday site include adding infor- Tribal Complex to the Introduc- working within the boundaries mation to the Former Tribal tion to Anthropology class from The Wichita School Readiness Although it’s been a short time Oklahoma State University on of the declared tribal service area President page and Election in the office, the compliance of- and who are eligible for services Program (WSRP) features ac- Result History page (addi- September 29. tivities that engage children in ficer/internal auditor has orga- from the Secretary of the Interi- tional content from third nized the grant files and current- or due to their status as Indians. science, technology, engineering quarter). Lastly, we have received notifica- and mathematics (S.T.E.M. cur- ly works on creating a system to tion that we will receive funding • Expansion of the Education adequately keep track of report- • CCDF employs 27 staff. riculum). STEM is a large part Page in the amount of $27,000+ for of the curriculum during school ing requirements for each grant. a language revitalization proj- • CCDF provided child care • Adding content to the Cul- Grant/Funding opportunities assistance to 43 families each breaks and the summer pro- ture Pages. ect and $59,587.00 to fund the gram. are also researched on a consis- THPO program. Both projects month in this quarter. • Making edits to the History tent basis. • CCDF provided CPR/FIRST sections. will begin in the first quarter of AID training to program Much appreciated is the support • Embedding video from You- FY 2019. from Anadarko Public Schools, Starr Chavez staff in the late summer. Tube into the tribe’s website Compliance Officer/Internal • 376 sets of school supplies Indian Education, the OU col- with help from Intertribal The Cell Tower Program admin- leges of Architecture and Engi- Auditor istered by Ms. Mary Botone pro- and backpacks were pur- Software Consultants. WCEP chased and distributed to neering, Oklahoma Health and cessed 470 cell tower and posi- members of the Wichita and Science programs and USAO Social Media and Livestream (Wichita Cultural tive train control tower clearance Affiliated Tribes. Biology/Physics as we plan ac- • Annual Meeting on July Education Program) requests. The program generated • The CCDF program pro- tivities for the children enrolled 21, 2018 was livestreamed The fourth quarter began with $314,600.00 in administrative vides educational trainings in the Wichita School Readiness through Facebook Live. continued consultations with fees and logged 192 pieces of and events to the community Program. • College Freshmen Orienta- the National Park Service on the correspondence. Ms. Botone that encourage and improve tion 101 on July 27, 2018 was repatriation of human remains also attended the National Asso- the quality of child care. CCDF received an increase in livestreamed through Face- from Lake Meredith in the Tex- ciation of Tribal Historic Preser- Ta:w PAGE 3 Department Reports vation Officers Conference at the • Deadline for Summer Semes- Senior cap and gown fee and ACT children from birth to 17 years names of individuals who have Suquamish Clearwater Casino in ter 2019: April 1, 2019 (Based test fee assistance is also available of age; 1,795 are tribal members not turned in their clothing re- Suquamish, Wash., on September on the availability of funds. (No service area requirement). from 18-55 years of age; and 287 ceipts within the 90-day period 10-14, 2018. College seniors are priority.) individuals are 56 years of age in the tribal newspaper in the Graduation Incentives Summer and up. The oldest living Wichi- coming months ahead. Parents— Gary McAdams Adult Education Program FY 2019 ta female is currently 94 years of please make sure receipts are Cultural Planner Students can apply for assistance High school graduation, general age, and the oldest living Wichi- turned in so your children will with GED enrollment and testing education diploma and college ta male is 89 years of age. For the remain eligible for clothing in FY EDUCATION SERVICES fees or short-term training/job graduation incentive applications past Quarter, we have enrolled 31 2019. enhancement. are being accepted for the fiscal new individuals with the Wichita year. and Affiliated Tribes, processed As always, I appreciate the oppor- Summer 2018 Semester Job Placement Program two relinquishments and received tunity to work for the Wichita and • College Graduate Student: 1 (Vocational) Misty Boettger four applications for Burial Assis- Affiliated Tribes and its members. Students can apply for tuition Education Services tance. Fall 2018 Semester assistance or stipend assistance Administrator • Graduate Students: 9 Michelle Emerson to enroll in a one- or two-year Program Updates • College Undergraduate Stu- Tribal Government Services Spe- vocational program (stipend as- In June 2018, the Tribe purchased dents: 65 ENROLLMENT cialist sistance available in service area the updated version of the Prog- • Kitikiti’sh Scholarship: 2 (Includes Gift Shop, Burial WDEP only). eny software that we currently • College Part-Time Students: 2 Assistance, Elder Payments and use for our enrollment database. (Wichita Department of • Job Placement & Training Children’s Clothing) Direct Employment Assistance The software has been totally re- Environmental Programs) Students: 5 Tribal members may apply for as- designed and has several updated To date, the WDEP has been • Adult Education: 13 sistance once obtaining full-time, Program Information features that include Geo Cod- working on two grants. They are • Johnson O’Malley: 50 permanent employment; must Currently, the Enrollment depart- ing capabilities and the ability the 106 Clean Water and the Gen- • General Education Diploma meet certain guidelines. Please ment for the Wichita and Affiliat- to make enhanced ID cards that eral Assistance Program (GAP). Incentive: 1 call the Education Office for fur- ed Tribes oversees four addition- feature modern-day security fea- • High School Graduation In- ther information. al programs that include: Burial tures. I attended a two-day train- General Assistance Program centive: 9 Assistance; daily oversight of the ing on the Progeny software from (GAP) • College Graduation Incen- Johnson O’Malley Program Tribal Gift Shop; and the process- August 7-8 and learned several WDEP GAP researches lead, tive: 4 Students can apply for assistance ing of applications for the annual new things. However, it was a bit copper, mold and asthma trig- with athletic shoes, ACT test Elder Payments and Children’s overwhelming to learn it all in gers. WDEP still works with the Higher Education Program fees, and Senior cap & gown fees. Clothing Assistance. Enrollment such a short period of time. Still, Fort Sill Recycling Center. WDEP (College) Basic school supplies are avail- and Burial Assistance applica- there are a lot more enhanced fea- makes weekly trips to Fort Sill to • Tuition assistance for tribal able throughout the school year tions can be found on the tribal tures that the Tribe may choose to deliver cardboard, plastics bottles members attending a two- or (Gracemont Public School only). website at www.wichitatribe.com utilize in the future. and shredded paper. four-year institution. under “Tribal Enrollment” for • All students are required to High School Senior Assistance download. The Children’s Clothing Assis- Water Quality Program reapply for the college grant FY 2019 tance (CCA) program for FY The WDEP Water Program cur- each academic year. High School Seniors can apply Quarterly Statistics 2018 began July 2, 2018. The pro- rently tests bodies of water at 10 • Deadline for Fall/Spring Se- for assistance with purchasing As of October 20, 2018, there are gram ended Sept. 31, 2018 and sites. These include two testing mesters: July 1, 2018 announcements, pictures and/or 3,302 enrolled tribal members. processed 412 applications for sites on the Washita River; two • Deadline for Spring Semester class ring. $250.00 limit. Of this total 1,220 of them are the year. We will soon publish the 2019: November 1, 2018 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 out. This is where collaboration very grateful for tribal leaders some cases, tribal employees will on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Both toothpaste. We’ve got to get all with other domestic violence pro- and members of our local tribes graciously contribute for client groups meet in the Wichita Fami- those items for them.” grams—primarily those of the who are standing up and saying needs on short notice, as well as ly Services Building. Kiowa Tribe and Apache Tribe of ‘Enough is enough.’ I’m glad to be occasional donors who help fund The funding for the VOCA pro- Oklahoma, as well as the Chicka- joining in that effort.” trainings. At press time, there is Hammonds and Craig-Romero gram is through state funds such sha, Okla.-based Women’s Service a primary need was for a storage both said that youth age-appro- as the Oklahoma District At- & Family Resource Center—are The service area for the program space so that donated household priate education is a key deterrent torneys Council (for relocation) vital. is a wide area in southwest Okla- items can be accepted, as well to domestic family and intimate and Health and Human Services homa that covers either all or as a separate interview room partner violence. At press time, federal funds (Family Violence “We all help each other out with portions of the following coun- apart from employee offices, -ac education classes were in the Prevention and Services Act) for our clients whenever we need to,” ties: , Cotton, Harmon, cording to both Hammonds and planning stages with Riverside In- needs such as emergency cloth- Hammonds said. Jackson, Washita, Blaine, Cana- Craig-Romero. dian School beginning in January ing, groceries, utilities and other dian, Stevens, , Grady, 2019. items. A recent example of partnership Kiowa, Jefferson and Tillman. In addition to more funding, among the Wichita, Apache and The program also extends be- there are also two new support “If we can get them young so that However, there are additional ne- Kiowa programs includes work- yond Wichita tribal members to groups that meet on a weekly ba- the boys know how to act appro- cessities that go beyond the scope ing with the City of Anadarko, include members of other tribes sis. This includes the Survivors priate toward young girls,” said of the program. This can range Okla., to declare October 2018 and also non-Natives. It is also of Homicide Wellbriety Support Craig-Romero, “and girls know from treatment for substance as “Domestic Violence Aware- non-gender specific. Group that meets from 11 a.m.-1 how they’re supposed to be treat- abuse, getting warrants quashed ness Month” on October 19, 2018 p.m. on Wednesdays with Cindy ed and how to set those boundar- to re-obtain custody of children (see Page 15 for the full text of While funding for the program Famero, a Wichita Social Services ies, then we’ll start to see less and and help with divorce services. the Proclamation). With over 30 has increased to accommodate contracted caseworker, and a less domestic violence as they get There are also times for the Wich- people in attendance, Anadarko additional clients, there are times newly-formed Domestic Violence older, hopefully.” ita program when funding runs Mayor Kyle Eastwood said, “I’m when extra help is needed. In Support Group that also meets

A red shawl with sage, sweetgrass and the names of southwest Oklahoma’s Murdered and Cindy KaudleKaule, Leah Mahseet and Emily Sue Morgan are three of the names Missing Indigenous Women were present during the reading of the City of Anadarko’s Do- placed on the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women red shawl during the Domes- mestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation on October 19, 2018. tic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation on October 19, 2018. PAGE 4 Ta:kwic Commission Reports

FOSTER CARE & a home that will serve as a shel- gram units is scheduled to begin • Weekly teleconference with CASE REVIEW BOARD ter, our children will continue Vendor Licensing in late October barring any weath- Hank Householder and Rob- The purpose of the FCRB is to to be placed in non-tribal foster The Vendor License Investigator er delays. The units are scheduled ert White. provide tribal perspectives, de- homes. That is against everything processed the following during to be completed in mid-April of • Weekly Quivera staff telecon- cision making and guidance as- for which the Indian Child Wel- the fourth quarter of FY 2018: 2019 and lease to take place in ference regarding back office sistance on child welfare cases, fare Act (ICWA) stands. • No new gaming company li- May. The NHTF Program units support. approve foster home applications censes consist of one wheelchair accessi- • Weekly Business Develop- and home studies. The ICW cas- The next meeting is tentatively set • 1 new gaming principal li- ble ADA unit and two two-bed- ment teleconference with es and foster home applications for 5:30 p.m. November 28, 2018. cense room duplexes. These units will WTE/WGS BD team. are brought to the attention of • 10 new gaming technician li- be located on Stephenson Street • Completed start-up phase for the board in order to make deci- WICHITA GAMING censes in the Iscani Subdivision. The new 8(a) company – Wichita • 4 gaming company renewal NHTF Program units are being Government Solutions, LLC sions on behalf of the tribe. The COMMISSION board will also hear any appeals licenses funded by the Oklahoma Hous- (WGS). or grievances from the ICW Pro- • 7 gaming principal renewal ing Finance Agency (OHFA). • Established holding company The WGC Board gram clients. The Indian Child licenses for WTIDC government con- • Commissioners attended Welfare director and casework- • 89 gaming technician renew- The progress and completions of tracting entities – Quivera BSA/AML training on July ers attend the board meetings to al licenses activities under HUD formatted Enterprises, LLC. 9-10, 2018 in Hinton, Okla. provide data and updates on our • 1 new non-gaming company Indian Housing Plans are moni- • Completed transition phase • Ball and Dice Training on July children in custody, request rec- license tored by the funding agency an- for restructuring of organi- 16-19, 2018 in Tulsa, Okla. ommendations for successful re- • 1 new non-gaming principal nually in an extensive reporting zation and its subsidiaries; • OIGA Conference and Trade- unification and/or resolving diffi- license format titled “Annual Perfor- Converted Payroll Services, show on July 23-25, 2018 in cult situations. • 1 new non-gaming technician mance Report” (APR). The APR Employee Self Service Portal, Oklahoma City, Okla. license must be submitted to the Wichita Employee Benefits, Insurance • Commissioner Level 2 Cer- The Board consists of five mem- • 1 non-gaming company re- Tribe for review and comment on Policies and Business Insur- tification on August 20-22, bers—two Wichita Executive newal license an annual basis prior to submis- ance from WTE to Quivera; 2018 in Washington, D.C. Committee members and three • 1 non-gaming principal re- sion to HUD/ONAP. We antici- Developed Quivera Strategic • Commissioner Level 3 Certi- members at large. These mem- newal license pate the APR being forwarded to Plan. fication on September 25-27, bers are Fran Harrison, chairper- • 1 non-gaming technician re- the tribal offices prior to Decem- • Submitted change in own- 2018 in Temecula, Calif. son; Kay Hokeah, vice-chairper- newal license ber 1, 2018. The Annual Perfor- ership package for Wichita son; Debra Lonewolf, secretary; • No denied licenses mance Report would be inclusive Tribal Enterprises, LLC to re- Executive Director Shirley Davilla, member; and of comments from the tribe and align under Quivera Enter- The Executive Director complet- Matt Roberson, member. FY 2019 Organizational Goals the general public. The final sub- prises, LLC; amended compa- ed the following duties during the In August 2018, the Wichita mission to HUD is due on De- ny regulations (pending). fourth quarter of FY 2018: A quarterly meeting was held Gaming Commission Board ap- cember 29, 2018. • Actively reviewed all corpo- • Compliance reviews of Craps on August 22, 2018. There were proved a revised organizational rate documents for All Com- TICS scheduling conflicts that pre- chart to reflect all department Also submitted for tribal pur- panies to Ensure Accuracy & • Craps SICS vented us from having the meet- directors to be under the super- poses on an as-needed basis is Completeness. • SCC Alcohol Policy ing in June or July as tentatively vision of the Executive Director. a copy of the WHA September • Reviewed and discussed re- • SCC compliance reviews of planned. All board members The primary goal for the up- 30, 2018 monthly financial state- sults of high-level analysis on casino promotions were in attendance with the ex- coming year will be to perform ment as prepared by the fee ac- financial and monthly reports • Monthly reconciliation of ac- ception of Matt Roberson. Meet- a risk assessment to evaluate the countant, Housing Data Services, regarding inconsistencies counts with cash flow analysis ing minutes from March 28, 2018 effectiveness of each department Inc., of Wisconsin. Our staff uses and understanding of perfor- • Open enrollment for employ- were reviewed and approved. one within the WGC. A strategic the September 30 financial data mance of government con- ee benefits home study was reviewed and ap- plan for WGC operations will be for developing Indian Hous- tracting companies. • Payroll and benefits adminis- proved as an adoptive home and developed to provide a regulatory ing Plans and budgets as well • Worked with corporate team tration has been sent to OKDHS for fur- plan to address areas of deficien- as budget revisions. The HDS of WTE, WGS and Quive- • Cost saving strategies for ac- ther processing. Since our last cy in the upcoming year. statement reflects only on NA- ra on strategy for growth of counts payable meeting, we discussed our chil- HASDA, Non-NAHASDA and companies and back office • Five-year payroll review dren in custody for the second Jessica Morris Program Income. As of the date support. • Worked with casino human and third quarters. Executive Director of this report, the September 30 • Withdrew purchase on mod- resources department to im- financial statement has not been ular building for tribal pro- prove licensing process Wichita and Affiliated Tribes received from the fee accountant. gram at 508 & 510 W. Missis- • Prepared and reconciled all WICHITA HOUSING For the second quarter, there were The Wichita Housing Limited sippi property. WGC travel and trainings AUTHORITY 56 children in custody, one was Partnership reports are prepared • Met and discussed partnering • Networked with gaming In behalf of the Wichita Hous- adopted and seven were placed in by the CPA firm of Lee & Com- with tribe on CCDF Project at commissions to improve op- ing Authority, I am submitting a guardianship. Eight cases were pany of Missoula, Mont. Wichita 508 & 510 W. Mississippi. erations a progress report for the fourth closed and 48 carried to the next Housing Authority is the general • Worked with CCDF Director • NIGC site visit and licensing quarter of the fiscal year end- quarter. We opened eight new partner of both entities. WHA Kathy Hopen on research and testing ing September 30, 2018. Wichita cases in the third quarter, so we does not have exclusive control planning for new project at • Index of approved casino pol- Housing Authority is the Indian had 56 Wichita children in cus- of the information provided in 508 & 510 W Mississippi (on- icies and procedures Housing Block Grant recipient tody. For the third quarter, one these reports, and its use as with going). • FY 2019 budget and justifica- for the Wichita Tribe, who is the child was adopted. one case was the other information should be • Met with President Parton as tion. grant beneficiary. Wichita Tribal for official tribal purposes only follow up on General Council closed and 55 cases were carried Law (P.L. 92-100-002) established over to the fourth quarter. and not for general distribution. Meeting. Internal Audit the housing authority as the Trib- • Manage day-to-day opera- al Designated Housing Entity. Caddo Nation Position vacant; duties completed Shirley Davilla tions for retail and hospitality by the Executive Director. The Chairperson businesses such as account- For the second quarter, there The Wichita Housing Authori- were 40 children in custody, five annual internal audit require- ing, property management, ments were completed by review- ty underwent our annual OHFA human resources, marketing, were adopted and one was placed onsite review on August 28, WICHITA TRIBE in a guardianship. Six cases were ing SCC Accounting/Revenue INDUSTRIAL back-end support, AFLAC Audit Department, Cage/Vault 2018. There were no findings on enrollment, Workers Comp closed. We opened one new case the onsite review. Minor main- DEVELOPMENT in the third quarter, so we had 35 Department, Drop/Count De- audit, property/business in- partment, Gaming Machines de- tenance repairs were noted and COMMISSION surance audit, office duties, Caddo Nation children in cus- addressed. OHFA is pleased with tody. For the third quarter, one partment, IT Department, Mar- (WTIDC) etc. keting/Players Club Department, the maintenance and manage- Business conducted during this • Conducted exit interview aged out and is living with a rel- ment of the Tax Credit projects ative, three were reunified with Surveillance Department and Ta- period were some of the follow- with Rose Rock Audit firm ble Games Department for com- that are under the management ing: for FY 2017 Audit. family and one was placed in a of Wichita Housing Authority. guardianship. Five cases closed, pliance with tribal, federal and • WTIDC met at least two • Met and discussed advisory state gaming regulations. Assis- OHFA complimented Wichita times per month during each committee/partnership ideas and 30 cases were carried over to Housing Authority on the com- the fourth quarter. tance with annual external audit month (minimum of one for with the Wichita Higher Ed- testing and observations was also pleteness of the tenant files that business development and ucation Administrator, Misty were reviewed and the overall We currently have nine foster/ provided. one for general business) Boettger, and TERO Direc- upkeep of the maintenance of the during the fourth quarter. tor Craig Watkins—focus on adoptive/kinship tribal certified units. homes who provide placement Employee Licensing • Met at least once a month School to Workforce pipeline with WEC. and Career Readiness. Goal is for our Wichita and Caddo chil- The Employee License Investi- Wichita Housing Authority be- dren. All of our tribal foster gator processed 18 Key licenses; • Construction began for reha- to strengthen workforce, as- gan the new construction for the bilitation at 131 W. Broadway. sess unemployment, identify homes are full, and we continue eight Non-Key licenses; 25 Key National Housing Trust Fund to need more foster homes or a Renewal licenses; six Non-Key Construction Unlimited LLC strengths and weaknesses and Program units in the last quar- was selected as the General develop strategies on how to shelter. As long as we don’t have Renewal licenses; three denied li- ter. A notice to proceed letter was relatives that can be approved censes; one license reinstatement; Contractor. bridge gaps. issued on September 26, 2018 to • Monthly Owner Architect • Participated in establishing to take the child, we don’t have and three transfers during the Callahan Construction. The con- available tribal foster homes or fourth quarter of FY 2018. Contractor (OAC) meetings collective impact community struction of the new NHTF Pro- conducted at jobsite. coalition – S.H.A.R.E. Move- Iskwi:c PAGE 5 Wichita Veterans The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is assisting in updating the names of the Wichita Warriors Memorial located in front of the Administration Building. To help with this process, please email [email protected] with your family member’s name, picture, and service information (scan of DD-214 if available). Here are a few of our Wichita honored warriors from the current Memorial and newly added names: Mary Ahdunko Daniel D. Gomez Sylvester Luther Bruce Ross McCarty Stephenson George Ashley Ross Greeley Wayne Dean Luther Charles Ross Mary Lou Stephenson Tselee Delano S. Barney Lawrence Greeley George May Donnie H. Ross Myles Stephenson Theodore Barr John Group Frank Miller Ernest S. Ross Nuss Stephenson Lawrence Barr William Group George Miller James W. Ross Raymond Stephenson Virgil Bates David Haddon Gerald Miller Milo Ross Vernon Stephenson Sam Bates Edwin Haddon Gillis Miller Russell Ross Marland Swift George Bates John Haddon Laverne Miller Stephen Ross Virgil Swift Forney Beaver Marvin Haddon Leroy Miller Verlin Ross George Thomas Nona Punley Bessette Vernon Haddon Michael Miller Vernon Ross William Thompson Steven A. Bessette Yeoman Hendrix Nickolas Miller Orren Roulain Keith Tillis, Jr. Ronnie Birch Elias V. Hernandez Orville Miller Marcella Smith Ruckman William Toohey Gerald Birch Christopher L. Hill Vernon W. Miller George Ryan Brian Turner Alfred Bowman Nelia K. Holder Wallace Miller Christopher Keys Scott Merle Waitscox John Bowman, Jr. Stanley Holder Wayne Miller Amber Silverhorn Earl Waitscox Raymond Brown* Harley Hunt Jack W. Mitchell Alva Smith Sasha Walker Robert Brown* Quenton Hunt James E. Nelson, Jr. Carmen Smith Stanford Walker Virgil Brown Roscoe Hunt Murray Niastor Elmer Ray Smith Dennis Warden Jim Campbell Donald Horsechief Miller Jimmy Owings Farley Smith Raymond A. Warden Jim Campbell Darrell Kauley,Jr. Stuart Owings Julius C. Smith Gene Watkins Lyndreth Capes Neil Keyes Andrew Pahmahmamie Phillip Smith Richard E.Wells Gerald Collins Keyante’ King Michael J. Pino Diana L. Standing Darrel Wheeler Harvey Collins Claude Lamar David A. Pribble Freddie Jo Standing Davey Wheeler Moses E. Collins Elgin Lamar Jarrod L. Prince Fremont Standing Francis Dale Wheeler Richard Collins Newton Lamar Arthur Punley, Sr. Lawrence Standing Fred Wheeler Christopher L. Davilla Riley Lamar Arthur Punley, Jr. Leslie Standing Joe Wheeler, Sr. Dustin Davilla Roy Lefthand Kenneth Punley Matilda Standing Joe Wheeler, Jr. William E. Davis James M. Leon Norman Punley Richard J. Standing William Arthur Wheeler Walter E. Davis* John A. Leon Donald Poolaw Augustus Stephens Myron Whish Edgar Delaware Jose L. Leon John Rose Charles F. Stephens Leonard Williams, Jr. Arthur East Nicholas Leonard Leonard D. Rose David Stephens Owen C. Williams David East, Sr. Robert J. Lewis Nelson Rose Dayna Stephens Patrick O. Williams David East, Jr. Arthur Lorentz Newton Rose Delano Stephens John Wolfe, Sr. Phillip East John H. Lorentz Newton Kent Rose Oscar Stephens Nathan Wolfe, Sr. Francis Edmonds Scott Lorentz Roger Rose Alma Stephenson Christian N. Woosypitti Jack Eskew Truman Lorentz, Jr. Roger Rose, Sr. Archie Stephenson Zachary Brent Zizzo Addison Fulton Gary Luther Wesley Rose Dudley Stephenson Misty Zumwalt James Gabbard Isaac Luther Winston Rose Kenneth Stephenson *Denotes Killed in Action.

ment (Strengthening Healthy for approval. persons engaged in athletic com- • Tax Commissioners ap- and Resilient Environments); • Sought opportunities to petition which includes the safe- Operating Highlights proved a $1.00 raise for Tag attended community meet- partner with others whether ty of the general public and tor We are looking forward to a busy Agent, Lynda Goombi, for ings (ongoing). it be for development of busi- serve as a platform for advance- FY 2019. successfully completing her • Participated in development nesses, real estate, STEM/ ment of the Native American 90-day probationary period. of STEM/STEAM Alliance STEAM program, career athlete.” Matthew Craig Roberson led by Anadarko Indian Ed- readiness, internship, work- Chairman Oil And Gas ucation Program (ongoing); force, demographics, finan- Fourth Quarter Activity Summary The Tax Commissioners ap- attended meetings. cial literacy/life skills, job • Activities within the Tribe’s WICHITA TAX proved payment of $3,698.30 to • Completed new Website for creation, collective impact, jurisdiction 0 COMMISSION Lehman Coyote for services ren- Sugar Creek Inn and Suites training, policy/procedure • Activities that have occurred dered on the implementation of The Tax Commissioners held - http://sugarcreekinnand- development/implementa- in other jurisdictions: 0 the Oil and Gas Severance Tax. three meetings during the fourth suites.com/ ; began website tion, etc. (ongoing). • Number of permits issued Invoice was for 3 percent of the quarter. construction for WTIDC. • Began discussion on WTIDC and revoked: 0 first three months’ severance tax • Submitted alcohol and wine internship/mentorship pro- • Number of licenses issued collections. Tax Commission Staff license for Wichita Travel gram. and revoked: 0 • Verna Wetselline, Tax Ad- Plaza with ABLE commis- • Began accounting transition • Number of violations of the Fy 2019 Budget ministrator sion and Wichita Tax Com- with new accounting team Act: 0 Tax Commissioners approved • Leah Kaulaity, Administra- mission. (ongoing). • Number of sanctioned sport- the Tax Commission FY 2019 tive Assistant • Conducted licensing train- • Updated position descrip- ing events conducted: 0 budget with one revision. • Lynda Goombi, Tag Agent ing with Wichita Travel Plaza tions and policies (ongoing). • Sandra Wilson, Part-Time employees and submitted in- • Other business conducted Alcohol Strategic Highlights Bookkeeper dividual license applications. includes information that The WTSC welcomes our new • Email was sent to the WTC • Submitted SNAP/EBT re- is proprietary and can only attorney in regards to if the Commissioner, Jacey Lamar. Ms. Tax Commissioners tail provider application for be shared with WEC at this new law will mandate any Lamar has previously worked • Gary McAdams, Chairman Wichita Travel Plaza. time. change to the WTC licens- as an athletic inspector for the • Sandra Wilson, Secretary • Negotiated fuel contract with ing. No response from the commission. She is a 2017 grad- • Katherine Cunningham, Empire; completed assess- Cynthia Billy attorney yet. uate of Haskell Indian Nations Member ment on compliance needs WTIDC Executive Director • Discussion held regarding University, currently studies law • Roger Bruce Birch, Member for equipment at WTP. casino alcohol inventory, in- at the University of Oklahoma • Gladys Walker, Member • Completed UST Operator WICHITA TRIBE SPORTS and is employed by Riverside In- ventory management con- Training with Na- trols, experience and knowl- COMMISSION dian School. Alcohol License Applications tion EPA. edge of bartenders and liquor For Sugar Creek Employees • Met with vendors regarding Financial Highlights inventory control. Mission Statement • Approved six employees for pricing and participation of The Wichita Tribe Sports Com- “The Wichita and Affiliated one-year annual license. seasonal promotions. mission has not regulated an Discussion held regarding POS Tribes Sports Commission’s mis- • Completed open enrollment event this quarter, resulting in system: What will POS system at businesses. sion is to promote the health, no income. Tag Agent • Prepared FY 2019 budgets safety, and general welfare of all CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 PAGE 6 Kiyehess Job Openings

Education Department Secretary/Tutor The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes has an opening for a Secretary/Tutor for the Education Depart- ment. The Secretary/Tutor coordinates activities and after-school tutoring with Gracemont Pub- lic Schools. Performs clerical duties for the staff and JOM Parent Committee from written mate- rial, voice recordings, rough drafts and general instruction. Assists in routing incoming/out- going correspondence; general scholarship and financial aid information; and reports to tribal members and JOM students. Assists in main- taining and filing all correspondence, client and program files. Applications available at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes or at www.wich- itatribe.com. For additional information please contact the Human Resources Manager at 405- 247-2425. Closing date is November 28, 2018 by 5 p.m.

Tribal Enrollment as of November 5, 2018:

3,302 Kiyawic PAGE 7 Tribe to Form Language FY 2018 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ASSISTANCE: CORRECTED RECEIPT DEADLINES Revitalization Committee Editor’s Note: The original publication of this notice in the July 2018 issue contained incorrect dates for the submission of receipts and for the publication date of names with late receipts. This updated notice ANADARKO — The Language/ ities and events. The Wichita Ex- states the corrected deadline for receipts as NOVEMBER 30, 2018. Cultural Program received a ecutive Committee (WEC) will grant from the Cultural Resourc- appoint seven members and two es Fund for the implementation alternates. The selections will be of a Language Revitalization based on individual knowledge, Project. A key component of the skills and abilities and be repre- project is the formation of the sentative of various age groups. Revitalization The WEC is looking for people Committee (WLRC). The main with computer skills, graphic charge of the WLRC is to ana- design, event planning, teaching lyze, plan and implement strate- experience, writing skills, and, gies and programs for increasing of course, language knowledge. language learning opportunities Committee membership is open and language use in the daily to enrolled tribal members and lives of tribal families, the tribal Wichita descendants. work place, cultural and social activities and in the interactions Interested persons should send a of tribal members. letter of interest to Gary McAd- ams at PO Box 729, Anadar- The WLRC will meet at least ko, OK 73005 or email to gary. once per month during the [email protected] as grant period and will be asked to soon as possible. The committee lead by example by incorporat- will begin work in late October ing language learning and lan- or early November. The letter guage use in their meetings. To should explain why you are in- the extent possible, prospective terested, amount of language committee members should be proficiency and any other skills willing to play prominent roles and abilities you think would be in language revitalization activ- an asset to the committee.

National Indian Education Association Wins $2.7MM Department of Education Grant Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Listed as Grant Partner October 18, 2018 - Washington, The goal of the TCIS Project, D.C. - The National Indian Ed- which will serve up to 1,069 ucation Association (NIEA) is tribal students in the Anadarko pleased to announce a new four- Public Schools, is to improve year $2.7 million grant from the outcomes for Native students Department of Education’s Na- by implementing a communi- tive Youth Community Project ty-wide integrated student sup- (NYCP) program. The goal of port (ISS) approach that pro- NYCP is to ensure college and vides academic, social and other career readiness for Native stu- supports in order to ensure col- dents. lege and career readiness, and lifelong success. The NYCP project, entitled Tribal Communities in Schools “We are extremely grateful to (TCIS), will be led by the Na- the Department of Education for tional Indian Education As- supporting this important work sociation and implemented in with their funding,” Ahniwake partnership with Communi- Rose, NIEA Executive Director, ties In Schools of Mid-Amer- said about the award. “We are ica, Inc.; the Anadarko Public also absolutely thrilled to have School district in Anadarko, the opportunity to work with Oklahoma; and the Wichita both Communities in Schools and Affiliated Tribes of Okla- Mid-America and the Anadarko homa. community.”

RISE Program: At-Risk Youth Identification (from FY 2018 Fourth Quarter Report) PAGE 8 Kiyata:w Department Reports

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 agement was provided to a to- our caseload to 30, which will be a total of 196 individuals. There The direct line to the office is sites on Sugar Creek; one site tal of 90 children/51 families: carried over to the next quarter was also a total of four house- 405-247-8650 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each at Five Mile Creek, Cobb Wichita (56 children/29 fami- reporting period. holds that received home deliv- Monday-Friday. Please leave a Creek, Willow Creek, Ionine lies) and Caddo (34 children/22 ery for the month of July This message if no one is available. Creek, Fort Cobb Lake and families). Services were provid- TITLE IV-B (CWS & PSSF) service is available to the elder- Chickasha Lake. ed by attending court hearings; Case management services may ly, handicapped or persons who Linda Bruner, ICADC providing court/client advoca- include attending family safety lack transportation. Professional Substance Abuse The program tests for Am- cy; attending family team/case plan meetings with DHS; con- Counselor monia-N, Total Nitrogen, Ni- planning meetings; conducting ducting home visits; providing In the month of August 2018, trate-N, Total Phosphors, E-coli, home visits; providing trans- transports; performing walk- we served a total of 79 families, CHR/EMS Enterococci, dissolved oxygen, ports for families and children through home inspections; fol- which was 203 individuals. We • Home/Office/Hospital Vis- pH, temperature, turbidity, con- to various appointments that lowing up on referrals received delivered to five households. its: 25 ductivity, total dissolved solids include visitations, conducting from DHS to prevent children • Phone Calls/Case Manage- and depth. These tests are done walk through assessments and from being removed from their For the month of September ment: 462 to determine if the water bod- preparing home studies. Other homes; providing referrals for 2018, FDP served a total of 74 • Casefind/Screenings: 10 ies meet or exceed water quality services include but are not lim- services needed; providing guid- families for a total of 194 indi- • Health Education/CHR Ac- standards. ited to attending treatment plan- ance and/or advocacy to parents viduals. FDP also delivered to tivities: 4 activities ning meetings; child safety plan for stabilization and motivation four households in September • Patient Care-Pick Up Meds, Surface water monitoring was meetings; providing referrals for to achieve their case plan goals. 2018. etc.: 35 conducted once a month during services; providing client advo- These services are provided to • Patient Care-Deliver Meds, the months of July, August and cacy; setting up appointments; families experiencing a crisis The Community Garden Coor- etc.: 32 September. Within the fourth meeting with DHS/court staff that places their child at risk dinator, Candice Luttrell, contin- • Transports: 131 quarter, the seasonal rains that and attending pre-/post-hearing for child abuse, neglect and/or ues to plan activities with the Af- • Administrative/Committee fall and the run off from the ag- conferences. to prevent children from being ter School and WSRP directors Meetings: 8 ricultural and livestock fields removed from the home, which in order to get their fall activities • Community Involvement: surrounding all the sites caused The case management services requires services to stabilize and scheduled. We are in the process 438 clients served (Spirit a spike in E-Coli and Enterococ- breakdown is listed below: maintain the family as one unit. of getting the ground ready for Walk, SDPI activities, Expo cus levels. All other data that was Financial assistance is provid- the spring planting season. run, Caddo Tribe Health collected were assessed for qual- Wichita ed to foster parents and/or the Fair) ity assurance and were found to 18 ICWA notifications were re- children who are currently in We received our third year of • No Shows: 65 be within guidelines described ceived, 22 enrollment inquiries state and/or tribal custody. Pre- funding for the Food Distribu- • Car Seat Installs: 47 in the WDEP QAPP. We also were processed to determine vention, crisis and child welfare tion Program Nutrition Educa- • Training: 2 uploaded data to WQX and fin- ICWA eligibility, four DHS refer- financial assistance was provid- tion Program, which will run • Continued Management— ished the final report (TAR). rals were received and eight new ed to 72 children/30 Wichita from the middle of July 2018 to vehicles (mileage/insur- cases were opened this quarter families and 14 children/9 Cad- the end of September 2019. We ance), Finley and Cook, trav- Grant Components and added to 48 existing cases. A do families for a total of 86 chil- will send out information re- el and equipment. • WDEP staff participated in total of 56 children were in cus- dren/39 families. garding spring classes at the be- • Recognized 50 years of CHR the Wichita Annual Dance tody – Tribal – 16 and State – 40 ginning of the year. presentation. from August 9-12. A booth (Oklahoma - 33, Alaska - 2 and FOSTER CARE PROGRAM • Visited the Jesus House Proj- was set up, and we gave out - 4 and New York - 1). We have nine foster/adoptive/ The Food Distribution Program ect with our CD/MH Direc- information packets along 30 children were in reunification kinship tribal certified homes and Community Garden staff tor Linda Bruner. with a t-shirt. status and 26 children in adop- who provided placement for our would like to thank everyone for • Interviews. • WDEP staff participated in tion status. Placements for these Wichita and Caddo children. their continued support of the the Spirt Walk/5k Run held children were: 42 children in All of our tribal foster homes FDP and Community Garden Fran Harrison on August 11. It was held Native placements and 14 chil- are full, and we continue to need programs. CHR/EMS Director • along with the Wichita An- dren in non-Native placements. more homes or a shelter. As long nual Dance. We attended 25 court hearings; as we don’t have relatives that can Beth Parker O & M/Receptionist • WDEP staff participated in nine family team meetings; be approved to take the child, we Food Distribution Director the American Indian Expo- one child safety meeting; per- don’t have available tribal foster Receptionist Duties sition on August 15. We rode formed 14 home visits; provided homes or a home that will serve HEALTH SERVICES • Home/office/hospital visits in the annual parade, giv- five transports; and supervised as a shelter for our children, they (non-Fitness Center): 121 ing out information packets will continue to be placed in • Phone calls/case manage- three visits. By the end of this Chemical Dependency/ along with candy. non-tribal foster homes. This is ments: (arranging transpor- reporting period, one child was Mental Health • WDEP attended RTOC July against everything for which the tation requests, TFP includ- adopted. This closed one case The CD/MH program’s objective 9-12, 2018. Indian Child Welfare Act stands. ing O&M-plumbing making and changed our caseload to 55, is to assist Wichita tribal mem- • WDEP attended the ITEC appointments, medication/ which will be carried over to the bers and Indigenous tribal mem- Conference July 23-26,2018. Annual foster home file updates supply refills: 367 next quarter reporting period. bers seeking help for alcoholism and recertifications are ongoing. or drug addiction. This objective Future Recruiting efforts continue by O & M Program Caddo is met through counseling, ed- • WDEP will attend RTOC in advertising on a local billboard, • Plumbing Assistance: 6 14 ICWA notifications were re- ucation and referral services to November 2018. in the Wichita and Affiliated • Installation of Hot Water ceived, 18 enrollment inquiries appropriate facilities to fit the • WDEP will be attend TECO Tribes newspaper, in the Wich- Heaters: 1 were processed to determine needs of the individuals. This in November 2018. ita Annual Dance Program and • Septic Tank Pumping: 1 ICWA eligibility, no DHS refer- includes adults, teenagers and • WDEP will attend WOTEC setting up booths at local com- • Hot Water Heater: 2 rals were received, and one new youth. in December 2018. case was opened this quarter. munity events. We still have not • Heating, Ventilation and Air been able to certify a therapeutic Conditioner: 4 This added to 33 existing cas- As Counselor, I have provided Jason Prince foster home, but that continues • Reimbursement Hot Water es. A total of 35 children were the following services this quar- WDEP Director to be a goal. Tank: 1 in custody – Tribal – 5 and State ter: • Reimbursement HVAC: 1 – 30 (Oklahoma – 17, Nevada - • Alcohol/Drug Assessments: TRAINING/MEETINGS • Reimbursement O&M: 1 FAMILY & CHILDREN 2, Nebraska – 1, California - 2, 30 Staff did not attend any train- SERVICES Texas – 2, Arizona – 2, Arkansas • Outpatient Counseling: 4 ing conferences this quarter but Janny Williams Our focus is to provide services - 1 and Colorado - 3). 25 chil- • Residential Treatment: 2 attended the following meet- Receptionist that will prevent the breakup dren were in reunification status, • Halfway House/Sober Liv- ings: Monthly Southern Plains of families and to ensure that five children in adoption status ing: 1 Child Protection meetings (3); Public Health Nurse the permanent removal of trib- and four children in guardian- • Alcohol/Drug Education: 4 the quarterly Oklahoma Indi- • Med/Supplies/Equipment al children from the custody of ship status. Placements for these • Crisis Intervention: 2 an Child Welfare Association Pickup and Delivery: 11 their parent(s) or custodian shall children were: 22 children in • Inter-Agency Services: 6 (OICWA) meeting; Foster Care • Home/Office/Hospital/ be a last resort. Children who Native placements, 10 children • Behavioral Health Referrals: and Case Review Board (FCRB) Nursing Home/Facility Vis- have been reunified with their in non-Native placements and 2 meeting; and the Judge/Tribal its: 57 families, adopted and/or able to three in a residential facility. • Transports: 70 Partners meeting. • Transports: 16 remain in their homes with pre- We attended 17 court hearings; • Contacts: 150 • Case Management: Daily ventive services is considered an three family team meetings; one • Professional Meetings and Joan Williams • Health Education: Daily accomplishment. The Wichita child safety meeting; performed Training: 0 and Affiliated Tribes ICW Pro- 12 home visits; eight transports; Director • Emergency Care: 0 • Rescheduled, Cancelled, No gram accepted the responsibility and conducted two sibling visits. The goal for this program is to Shows, Alternate Ride: 9 of managing the Caddo Nation By the end of this reporting peri- FOOD DISTRIBUTION & increase the number of clients • Networking/Marketing: ICW cases and has been doing od, three children were reunified COMMUNITY GARDEN being served. Outreach is a way Weekly so since September 2014. with family; one child placed in a During the month of July 2018, to inform tribal members of our • Meetings: 5 guardianship with a relative; and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes services. Referrals are often re- • Trainings: 0 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE one child aged out of the system Food Distribution Program pro- ceived by “word of mouth.” • Community Involvement: During this period, case man- and is living with a relative. This vided services to 75 families for closed five cases and changed No Events Chi?askinti:?i PAGE 9

U.S. Army Proposes to Repa- triate Remains of Children Interred at Carlisle Indian Boarding School Department Reports ANADARKO — The U.S. Army is initiating consultation with Board site visit and meeting 55 car seats to eligible partici- all federally recognized Indian will continue to assist families Jeanne Davilla pants and 24 car seat checks. The Tribes on the repatriation of re- and their children in becoming Public Health Nurse Running/Walking Club Injury Prevention program will mains of children interred at the self-sufficient and productive • C&A Buffalo Run in Concho conduct more child passenger Carlisle Indian Boarding School. community members by en- • Wichita Tribe Spirit Run in safety check points and elder fall SDPI abling them to stand on their Anadarko prevention activities in the com- Located in Carlisle, Penn., the (Special Diabetes Program for own abilities and resources. Indians) • Southwest Tribes Diabetes ing months. Carlisle Indian Industrial School The SDPI Program is a commu- Expo Run was established in 1879 and was • Ft. Sill Apache Diabetes Walk Mandy Oswald the first off-reservation boarding nity-based diabetes prevention Tiffany Lonewolf Program Director program that promotes physical • Comanche Nation Spirit Run Injury Prevention & Transporta- school for Indian children oper- activity through outreach activi- tion Director ated by the federal government. ties. The Good Health and Well- Robin White MAINTENANCE Upon its closure in 1918, con- ness grant promotes physical SDPI Director Maintenance work orders are trol of the property reverted to JUVENILE SERVICES performed on a day-to-day ba- the Army and all school records activity through the Running/ The Juvenile Services Program Walking Program. The Healthy HUMAN RESOURCES sis. Last year, we completed were transferred to the Bureau Director interviewed and ac- 161 work orders. This year, the of Indian Affairs and later to the Active Native Communities At the end of this quarter, we had cepted one new female. She was grant promotes a healthy life- 82 employees, of which 33 were tribe purchased a database for National Archives. Although the referred by guardians for truan- collecting information as well school records are incomplete, style through physical activity enrolled Wichita tribal mem- cy and for being in need of coun- and nutrition. bers, 33 were enrolled in a fed- as keeping the work we do on 178 of the graves containing Na- seling. There are currently three file. This will hopefully keep us tive American individuals have erally recognized tribe, and 16 female and two male clients in Assistance Provided were non-Native. There were 80 moving in a positive direction been identified by cross-refer- this program. Clients in the Ju- to fulfill all the tribe’s needs. encing these records with Army • Diabetes-related health sup- regular full-time employees and venile Services Program attend plies including glucometers two part-time employees. burial records. individual counseling and family Going into FY 2019, we have and test strips. counseling on a consistent basis. • Diabetes-related medical ap- The following vacancies were completed nine work orders out Of the 178, two are listed as pointments. filled during the months of July of 14. Some tasks are as follows Wichita. These two are identified Clients and their families are but not limited to: cleaning a/c as Alfred (no last name) with a • Transportation for diabe- to September 2018: provided with case management tes-related medical appoint- • Housekeeping: Christine units; re-arranging offices; pre- date of death of Dec. 16, 1882, and support from the director in paring the Community Build- and Kate Rosskidwits with a date ments. Coker order to provide not only mental • Pickup and delivery of dia- • Compliance Officer/Internal ing for tribal and community of death of Jan. 10, 1882. The health services, but also advoca- functions; assisting the RISE Tribe will most likely request betes-related prescriptions. Auditor: Starr Chavez cy in the schools, community, • Diabetes-related educational • WSRP Teacher Assistant: program on their building; as- repatriation of the remains if no and courts, as well as financial sisting the contractors with the lineal descendants are identified. information provided to dia- Catherine Lonewolf support on an as-needed basis. betics and pre-diabetics. • Records & Property Supply Administration Building, and maintenance on the fire extin- The Army’s informational pam- • Walking or therapeutic shoes Specialist: Rachael Palmer The Juvenile Services Direc- and diabetic socks provided. guishers. phlet states: “If you believe you tor also continues to serve on have an ancestral family mem- • Diabetes medical ID bracelet We are in the process of filling the Caddo and Grady County provided. other positions that became va- During the fall, maintenance ber buried at Carlisle and would graduated sanctions boards in will work on the following proj- like to consult on having their • Case management cant during this quarter. Those order to provide solid collabora- positions are the Health Services ects. They are as follows but not remains relocated to a ceme- tion with state agencies. One of limited to: clearing and dispos- tery of your choice, please con- Outreach Activities Administrator, Health & Fitness the goals is to educate the com- • RISE Youth Social Games Program Assistant, RISE Project ing of garbage at Hydro; moving tact: Army National Cemeteries, munity and families about this furniture in the Administration 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, • Annual Spirit Run Director, RISE Administrative program so that they know it is • Diabetes Expo Run Assistant, CCDF Program Sup- Building; preparing the ceme- VA 22211 or: usarmy.pentagon. available, and so that we are able tery grounds for Veterans Day; hqda-anmc.mbx.accountabili- • Expo Parade port Assistant and Patient Trans- to get these referrals before the • Wichita AOA MIPPA Health porter. replacing ceiling tiles in the [email protected]”. The pamphlet teen is in trouble with law en- buildings; and minor upgrading also advises that, “Anyone in- Fair Screenings forcement. Applications are always accept- in the Health Building. terested in the return of tribal family members buried at other Fitness Activities ed for the Wichita Child De- Outreach activities for the Juve- • Employee velopment Center (WCDC) Maintenance currently has Indian Boarding Schools should nile Services Program for this three full-time maintenance contact the Bureau of Indian Af- Games and Wichita School Readiness quarter were the continuation of • Summer Youth Swimming Program (WSRP) job bank. As workers and two housekeep- fairs: Mike Black, Director, Bu- the summer youth, after school ers—three tribal members and reau of Indian Affairs, MIB 4606 • Wichita AOA Elder exercise positions come open at the cen- and mentor programs. The sum- class and games ters, applications will be selected two non-tribal members. MS, 1849 C Street, NW, Wash- mer youth program ended on ington, DC 20240.” • After-School Program physi- from the job bank. July 18. For this quarter, summer cal activity games and Native Tito Saldana youth participants focused on Maintenance Supervisor Inquiries regarding this matter Games Job openings are posted on the education with trips to the sci- tribal website under the “Em- may be directed to Gary McAd- ence museum and a campus tour ams at 405-247-2425 ext.169 Training ployment Opportunities” page. of OU. On the OU campus tour, PROCUREMENT • Oklahoma Native Fitness The vacancy announcements Purpose or by email at gary.mcadams@ they were given the opportunity wichitatribe.com. Functional Exercise and are also published in the Wich- to get their picture posted in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Medical Conditions Training ita Tribal News, Anadarko Daily Native American Studies build- for Elders. News, Chickasha Express-Star, ing and talk with different cam- • 2018 Native Fitness XV Lawton Constitution, Anadarko pus officials. Training Chamber of Commerce website, • Sit Less Move More Learn and Daily Oklahoman when ap- After School resumed on August Better Training plicable. Employment applica- 13 with 20 participants enrolled. tions may be submitted in per- After School activities have been Grants son or by fax, email or post mail. scheduled throughout the week • Submitted 2019 SDPI grant and include physical activity/ application If you have any questions please nutrition education, language • Submitted 2018 Good feel free to contact me at 405- lessons, gardening and life skills. Health and Wellness in Indi- 247-2425 ext. 103. Programs and individuals as- an Country grant report sisting with these activities are: • Submitted 2018 Healthy Ac- Breezy Prince SDPI, Charlie McAdams, Food tive Native Communities Human Resources Manager Distribution’s Gardening pro- grant report gram and RISE. Meetings INJURY PREVENTION/ Attended monthly meetings for TRANSPORTATION The mentor program resumed the following committees: The Transportation program at- with three participants enrolled. • Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Dia- tended various meetings with Mentors were given the oppor- betes Coalition (OIDC) state, local and Bureau of Indian tunity to attend whenever they • NYPD Camp meeting Affairs officials regarding up- were available so that we could • Health Staff meeting coming road projects, funding work around their extra-curric- • All-staff meeting and informational meetings. ular activities. All of these pro- • Directors meeting Surveys of existing routes were grams provide a preventative • SDPI webinar completed to identify areas of step to avoid juvenile delinquen- • Southwest Tribes Expo Run concern and needs for improve- cy in that they provide positive meeting ment. activities during the time that • Anadarko Indian Clinic Run school is not in session. meeting Injury Prevention has provided • Southern Plains Health The Juvenile Services Program PAGE 10 Iskhiri?awa::s New Wichita Athletes Grants The Wichita Tribal News received November photo submissions for events such as middle & Grant Name: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Travel high school cross country and the AOA participants in the Oklahoma Senior Games. Here’s a pro- Support for Adaptation file of tribal member, tribal employee and tribal program participants! Planning • Amount: $14,908.00 • Purpose/How Grant Is To Be Used: The Wich- ita and Affiliated Tribes will utilize this funding to attend training and technical workshops for Resilience and Adapta- tion Planning “against the impacts of extreme events and harmful en- vironmental trends.”

Grant Name: Native Con- nections Grant for Sub- stance Abuse and Mental Health Services • Amount: $226,923.00 • The purpose of the pro- gram is to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance abuse; re- duce the impact of trau- ma; and promote mental health among American Indians/Alaska Native youth through the ages of 24 years. Oct. Employee Anniversaries

Elizabeth Marie Saldana Leyla Rose Saldana Wichita tribal member Elizabeth Marie Saldana, a freshman at Wichita tribal member Leyla Rose Saldana, a seventh grader at Anadarko High School, finished 20th overall for Class 4A at the Okla- Anadarko Middle School, finished fifth overall at the Oklahoma Junior homa High School State Cross Country meet in , Okla., on High All-Star Cross Country meet in Oklahoma City on October 18, October 20, 2018. Elizabeth is the daughter of tribal member Melonie 2018. Leyla is the daughter of of tribal member Melonie French-Sal- French-Saldana and Tito Saldana, and the granddaughter of the late dana and Tito Saldana, and the granddaughter of the late Robert Earl Robert Earl French, Sr. (Wichita) and Mary Ahhaitty (Kiowa). French, Sr. (Wichita) and Mary Ahhaitty (Kiowa). • Bobby Meeks, Men 60-64: Gold Medal in 1500-Meter Race Walk (14:20.25) • Fran Harrison, Women 55-59: Gold Medal in 1500-Me- ter Race Walk (14.23.52); Gold Medal in Corn Hole; Bowling Participant • Mary Botone, Women 60-64: Gold Medal in 1500-Me- ter Race Walk (14:47.41); Bronze Medal in Corn Hole; Bowling Participant • Louisa Riffel, Women 60-64: Silver Medal in 1500-Me- ter Race Walk (16.14.36); Bowling Participant • Deanna Ewolt, Women 75-79: Bronze Medal in Bowl- ing (216) • Roxanne Coker, Women 55-59: Bronze Medal in Corn Hole; Bowling Participant • Melvinia Domebo, Women 60-64: Bowling Participant • Debra Lonewolf, Women 55-59: Bowling Participant • Karen Franklin, Women 55-59: Silver Medal in Golf (59) • Lance Silverhorn, Men 70-74: Bronze Medal in Golf Roger Bruce Birch—First Place (101) Winner at the Oklahoma Senior • Roger Bruce Birch, Men 55-59: Gold Medal in Golf (80) Games Golf Competition, Ages 55- • David Franklin, Men 55-59: Bronze Medal in Golf (105) 59 Division (Photo courtesy of Beth (List of winners provided by Oklahoma Senior Games CEO Kathleen Parker) Fitzgerald) Iskhiri?awa::s chi?as hakikitakih PAGE 11 Enrollment: Address Updates Birthdays Are Needed If you have recently moved, please make Avery Jean Chavez Isis Mathews sure that Tribal En- rollment has your new address. Also, school clothing re- ceipts are due 90 days after the receipt of check.

CHR STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nity. Their understanding of the languages and traditions pro- motes cultural competence in delivering health services.”

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes has had a strong sense of continuity with its CHR/EMS director, Fran Harrison, being a part of its program for 33 years. A member of the White Moun- tain Apache Tribe, Harrison graduated with her bachelor’s in health services administration from Northern Arizona Univer- November 19th November 3rd sity. Harrison said that she orig- inally interviewed for the Food Daughter of Delos and Starr Chavez Distribution Program secretary Oct. Employee Birthdays but was instead hired as CHR “Happy 8th Birthday to the most kind hearted, beautiful, director. and best big sister ever!” Harrison said that a lot of what she does on a daily basis is case management and phone calls The Birthday & for patient needs. In addition to Harrison, the CHR program also Event Submission includes CHR generalist/emer- gency medical responder Mel- vinia Domebo and patient trans- Deadline for the Dec. porter Michelle Hummingbird. 2018 edition of Wich- For Harrison, the key compo- nent to being a successful CHR is “compassion of wanting to ita Tribal News is help the people,” she said. Friday, Nov. 30. When not working as a CHR, Harrison said that she is “usually with grandkids,” watching TV or reading.

As to the importance of the CHR program in all Native communi- ties, Harrison said the program is primarily about building rela- tionships and trust.

“It’s more of a grassroots type of relationship,” she said. “We can relate to similar things. They trust us enough to talk about what’s ailing them. It’s just know- ing us, knowing that we’re just another person that’s there to help them as best we can. We’re not at a level where they don’t want to talk to us, or they feel like they can’t talk to us.”

The CHR program is open to all Native Americans within the Wichita service area. For more “Super” Brooklyn Harjo, a student at the Caddo Nation Head Start, information, call the Health Ser- was one of the many trick-or-treaters to visit the Wichita and Affiliated vices program at 405-247-2425 Tribes Administration Building during Halloween 2018. ext. 158. PAGE 12 Iskhiri?awa::s wic hakicare:s?ih

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Federal regulations require con- tractors and grantees to establish a system that will enable them to obtain required supplies, equip- ment, real estate, intangible as- sets, construction and services in an effective manner, and in compliance with the provisions of applicable federal law, regula- FY 2018 Fourth Quarter Review tions and executive order. JULY 2018 AUGUST 2018 September Slot Totals have had this legendary band Policy July is normally a good month, August is normally a very tough Coin In: $28,287,477.06 a couple of times over the Any procurement not exceeding with the summer vacations month because of the heat and Net Win: $1,363,377.42 years. This will be the first $3500.00 may be made in accor- mostly taken and people look- the new school year beginning. WPU: $66.14 time we have booked them dance with the micro-purchase ing for other things to do. This • Distribution: $229,100.04. Hold: 4.82 percent on a Saturday night. Sales policies, except that procure- includes being cool inside of a (This is good for an August) have been good (at press ment requirements shall not be casino. • Repairs and Maintenance: Concerts/Events time), and we expect a big artificially divided so as to con- • Distribution: $339,676.23. $26,886.58 • Wayne Newton September night. stitute a micro purchase. • Repairs and Maintenance: • Depreciation: $68,560.08 8: Classic Pop. This was Mr. All programs of the Tribe shall $30,493.73. • Restaurant: Loss of Vegas’s first time with us. NOVEMBER 2018 Customers were thorough- requisition their requirements • Depreciation: $73,210.13 $50,640.60. With the mini- November is our anniversa- ly entertained, but we didn’t for all supplies and tangible • Restaurant: Loss of mum wage, it is not possible ry month and normally a good draw as many people as we equipment of any kind through $44,891.10 to make a profit. month for us. • Bar: Profit of $1,581.18. • Bar: Profit of $ 3,764.10. hoped. This concert is re- the Procurement Office of the Should have been much bet- With Simple Simon’s Pizza, it sponsible for the small loss Tribe, with the provision that ter, but income was taken up keeps the bar profitable. in September. Concerts/Events the only exceptions shall be by by employee cost. • Table Games: Profit of $ • URHUNT FEST Septem- • Steve Wariner November written permission of the Exec- • Table Games: Profit 6,772.02. This is the seventh ber 22-23: This hunting 3: Classic Country. This is utive Committee, President or $8,400.03. This profit is di- month in a row that table and fishing expo also had the first time we have had Tribal Administrator. rectly related to the number games have been profitable. children’s activities. These this artist. The sales are do- of events this month. • Event Center: Profit of type of shows bring thou- ing fair, and this should be a All programs of the Tribe, • Event Center: Loss $10,352.90 sands of customers and has good concert. whenever the cost is estimated $12,697.77. We had two never been done in western • Presley, Perkins, Lewis and to be above $3500.00, regardless concerts, one show and one August Slot Totals Oklahoma to our knowl- Cash—The Million Dollar of whether purchases are made rented cage fight. Loss due to Coin In: $29,558,325.35 edge. Unlike most of these Jam November 17: Tribute by the procurement office or the Rodney Atkins concert. Net Win: $1,316,094.45 shows that charge $10 ad- artists will bring back the programs to whom purchasing WPU: $61.44 mission, this show was free past for our Anniversary has been delegated in writing, July Slot Totals Hold: 4.45 percent. Slots had for customers. The producer Special. Every seat is $10.00 shall observe the BIDDING RE- • Coin In: $28,127,301.52 a low hold, but we had a good received his compensation for our 10th anniversary. QUIREMENTS PROVISIONS. • Net Win: $1,521,236.73 month despite this. from the vendors. We didn’t While we know we won’t • WPU: $70.86 have the crowd we hoped, make money from the door, Our office is responsible for • Hold: 5.41 percent. This is a Concerts/Events but it was good enough to let we expect to have a houseful processing the purchase orders, hold we like to see and made • U.S. Arm Wrestling Cham- them try again next year. and should do very well on ordering of goods and receiving for a very profitable month. pionship August 4-5: Arm • Chicks with Hits – Terri the slot floor. of the goods. We also take care Wrestlers from all over the Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy • Rented Party on Thanks- of the records and property. We Concerts/Events U.S. competed for this na- Bogguss September 29: We giving November 22: This were not able to shred the old • Thunder from Down Under: tional championship for have had Pam before, and she one is a wedding, and they files and duplicates that are no July 13 Special Event. We Thursday through Sunday. has drawn well in the past. changed their date just to get longer needed in December due have had these artists sever- Hotel stayed full, and it was This was Terri and Suzy’s first the event center. to unforeseen health issues. Pro- al times over the years and a not a bad few days. It did time for us, and we expected • Rented Party November 24: curement will reschedule this at normally make money on well enough that we want to to have a good crowd. Sales This one is a wedding party a later date. ticket sales along with heavy try the U.S. Championships were good, and we had an also and related to the one bar sales. This time, it was again. overall profitable day. above. We continue to transfer items only for one day on a Friday. • Charlie Pride August 11: • We are starting to get more from programs to either storage Not a huge crowd but—for a Classic Country. Another Promotions calls on parties with the new or to other programs that may Friday—it was a pretty good big show and a profitable day. • None. alcohol laws. be in need of these things if it day. • Tracy Byrd and Deana Car- meets all requirements. • Bill Anderson and Bobby ter August 25: We have had (The rest of this report are state- Promotions Bare: July 14 Classic Coun- Tracy before, and he has ments about October 2018 and • Anniversary promotion Procurement once again has try. It was the first time ei- done well. This was Deana’s projections going into FY 2019 been staying very busy. The ther artist has been to Sug- first time with us, and she First Quarter.—Editor) Tribal Administration Building DECEMBER 2018 has been getting a facelift with ar Creek Casino, but initial will be opening for Tracy. December is usually a good new paint and carpet. If you sales did well. We have had This was a little bit of a sleep- month for us with our Christmas a lot of requests over the er with sales going moderate. OCTOBER 2018 have a chance, come by and take With school back in stride, the Cash promotion. This normal- years for these artists. It was However, it turned into a a look. We are still looking for- gaming business starts to im- ly keeps us from having a bad our highest demographic good crowd, a good concert ward for a few mores items to be prove as does the relief from the month. gamble that was apt to come and a profitable day. changed in the building. heat. It is usually a fair month to the show. Ticket sales Concerts/Events but not a huge one. There have been transfers of were good. We made a lot of Promotions • Rented Party December 1: equipment and furniture no Seniors happy with this show • None This is an oil company that longer needed by several de- and had a profitable day to Concerts/Events booked with us last year. We partments. We are trying to get go with it. SEPTEMBER 2018 • Swon Brothers with open- catered their meal; they had ready for a surplus sale of these • Cage Fight (Rage in the September has some left over er Josh Gracin October 13: a big bar tab and are really a items. Please read the tribal Cage) July 21: Sporting from back to school and the New Country. The Swon great bunch to have. newspaper for the scheduled Event. This is a leased event, Oklahoma State Fair, but it nor- Brothers are from Muskogee, • Travis Tritt December 8: date of this sale. and there was no risk of loss; mally isn’t a bad month. We Okla., and won big on The Classic Country. We have the burden was on the pro- have one concert before the fair Voice. Josh was a big win- had this artist a couple times On September 20, 2018, we moter. Fair crowd and bet- and one at the end of the month. ner on American Idol. Al- over the years, and he con- had a shredding event. Just a ter fights than usual. • Distribution: $182,403.28 though they are new artists sistently does well with sales, reminder that when we have • Rodney Atkins July 28: Mod- (Month actually made we hoped the Oklahoma slots, tables, food and alco- our shredding, tribal members ern Country. First time for $22,000 more) connection would help drive hol. The casino expects a big are allowed to bring their doc- this artist to be here; he has • Repairs and Maintenance: the traffic. The crowd was day. uments for disposal. The only had a lot of hits and could $27,060.30 not big, but customers from • Bill Engvall December 15: requirement is that you stay un- bring some new customers • Depreciation: $72,676.11 the show spent money, and Country Comedy. This is til your items have been shred- to us. Sales were slow and • Restaurant: $46,912.15 loss we had a very good day on our first time for this artist. ded. We would like to thank the went like most of our newer • Bar: Loss of $372.35. Really the slot floor. We have had comedians but Maintenance Department for artists that we try. This show no reason for bar to lose ex- • Grand Funk Railroad Octo- never a country one, so we helping us with these events and lost money and was the rea- cept employee cost. ber 14: Classic Rock. It was hope this one will be a good transfers. son for a loss in the event • Table Games: Loss of the first time for these artists. one. There are two shows: center for July. $15,564.83. Loss was due to Not a huge crowd, but they 6:00 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Procurement Department monies spent for start-up of really enjoyed the show. We would like to welcome our new Promotions Craps. Once game has start- are waiting to see the num- Promotions Records & Property Specialist, • The Pirates Plunder Promo- ed, we can charge expenses bers to see how we ended the • Christmas Cash promotion Rachael Palmer. tion did very well to drive toward Player’s Pool. day. traffic. • Event Center: $3,855.32 loss • The Oak Ridge Boys Octo- ber 27: Classic Country. We Charlene Harris Procurement Manager Iskhiri?awa::s ta:w hakicare:s?ih PAGE 13 RISE Assembly—Supaman, Mo- ta Tribe in Caddo County The Survivors of Homicide Program Mission tivational Speech & Perfor- During the fourth quarter, the Court. Group started on Aug. 22, 2018 To strengthen individuals and mance (763 Students and 57 RISE Program identified 12 at- and meets weekly on Wednes- communities in order to prevent Teachers) risk youth (July, August and Sep- Penny Hammonds day from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. youth suicide and promote emo- • Fresh Paint Days—Tenta- tember). Social Services Director This is a wellness group centered tional well-being for all. tively had volunteers sched- around the Talking Circle and uled. Due to weather, staff If you or someone you know is SOCIAL SERVICES: VOCA Traditional Native American We work toward achieving this completed. experiencing a crisis, please call & DOMESTIC/FAMILY practices with the purpose of as- through our program’s goals and • Outreach Specialists accept- 1-800-273-TALK (8255). VIOLENCE sisting those who have lost loved objectives to include outreach/ ed awards on behalf of the ones to homicide. The teachings public awareness, ensuring effec- RISE Program’s “Directing are from the White Bison Cur- Donald Ramos MISSION STATEMENT tive client care and community Change” submission for the riculum. The group is located Interim Director To assist clients involved in do- workforce development. interns and tribal member at in the Family and Children Ser- IHS Conference in Oklaho- mestic violence, family violence vices Building. and/or sexual assault. The pro- The RISE Program continues to ma City, Okla. SOCIAL SERVICES gram will assist in transporta- move forward with several ini- (Includes BIA 638 In November, we will also start tion, shelter, relocation, food, tiatives such as workforce de- Trainings Programs) a women’s domestic violence clothing, counseling referrals, velopment and also continues • Applied Suicide Interven- support group. That group will community resources, legal re- to make the program’s presence tion Skills Training (ASIST): MISSION STATEMENT meet on Wednesday from 2:00- sources and advocacy. known in the community. The Donald Ramos co-facilitat- The purpose of the General As- 3:00 p.m. The Women’s Resource effort is made through contin- ed an ASIST in Ardmore, sistance (GA) Program is to as- Center/ICAN from Chickasha Our VOCA program promotes ued training with community Okla., with SARA’s Project sist families to maintain self-suf- will facilitate this group. We plan victims’ compensation with the partners and those in the sur- for Nation. Eight ficiency. The client completes on our first day being Nov. 7, state. Our VOCA program is rounding communities. The participants (July) an application and submits oth- 2018. working to develop a Coordinat- RISE Program has trained over • Two RISE staff members at- er documentation to the Social ed Community Response Team 175 participants in this quarter. tended training at the Na- Services Program. The require- E’Dena Craig-Romero (CCRT) to work with victims in tional Indian Health Board ments for the client are to regis- VOCA Advocate our service areas (Caddo, Cot- The Outreach Specialist, Kati Conference in Washington, ter for work through Workforce ton, Harmon, Jackson, Stephens, Sullivan, has made great strides D.C. (July) Oklahoma, IIM information, Comanche, Grady, Kiowa, Jeffer- TERO in entering the Anadarko School • Question, Persuade and Re- CDIBs for all household mem- son and Tillman counties). system and works in collabora- fer (QPR) trainings: RISE bers, social security cards for all Mission tion with the Hope Squad. The facilitated QPR trainings for household members, proof of We encourage volunteers to TERO works to promote em- specialist also works within the IHS-Lawton Service Unit. residency and work searches. A participate with our DFV and ployment and employee rights community to build relation- 124 total participants 1.0 home visit is conducted at the ap- VOCA programs. for Native Americans across ships with the youth in hopes of CEU (August) plicant(s) residence. During the Oklahoma. The TERO Program a continued effort with the youth • Question, Persuade and Re- home visit, the client completes PROGRAM UPDATE networks with local contractors council development. fer (QPR) training: RISE a home visit form and Individual Our programs assisted 29 adult and Caddo/Kiowa Technology Program facilitated two sep- Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP). clients and their 35 children (64 Center in order to find employ- The RISE Program would also arate training sessions. 25 total) with resources, referrals ment for tribal members. The like to acknowledge Sullivan total participants earned 1.5 The Social Services program and financial assistance (rental TERO Program also works to and interns Jerald Walker, Leah CEU (August) maintains guardianship case and utility deposits for reloca- assist Native Americans get bet- Hummingbird, Erin Birch and • Outreach Specialists attend- files and IIM court-ordered su- tion from abuser, gas, groceries, ter prepared for the workforce by Makennah McAdams—along ed the HOPE Conference in pervised accounts. The director diapers, clothing and/or emer- assisting with resume building with another tribal member, Tulsa, Okla. (September) represents the Wichita and Affili- gency shelter). and updating. 16-year-old Chado Daffron—on • Staff member co-facilitat- ated Tribes in court proceedings, • Rental and utility deposits receiving first place awards for ed an ASIST training with interviews clients and conducts for relocation from abuser: Program Meetings & Trainings their “Directing Change” PSA SARA’s Project for the Osage home visits. Resources are lo- 35 times The TERO program attended submissions. Nation in Pawhuska, Okla. cated and referrals are made for • Emergency shelter: 16 times a TERO training hosted by the 15 participants attended. clients for services such as: food, • Emergency food/diapers/ Equal Employment Opportunity The RISE Program was also a re- utilities, counseling, drug and al- clothing: 20 times Commission (EEOC) out of the cipient of the Fresh Paint Days Partnerships/Collaborations cohol services, vocational rehab, • Provided transportation St. Louis District. The training grant, held in part with Oklaho- • Collective Impact Coalition etc. Health and welfare checks 59 times to women’s shel- was held at the Hard Rock Hotel ma Beautiful. The program was (Social Determinants to for elders are also completed. ters, court, mental health and Casino in Catoosa, Okla. given 30 gallons of paint and a Health) appointments, doctor’s ap- • The TERO Program at- stipend to paint the building. Al- 1. Ongoing, monthly meeting General Assistance pointments, eye appoint- tended a meeting with the though the weather dampened moving forward and pro- A total of 11 new clients applied ments, grocery store and to WTIDC, Education Services the originally scheduled event gressing for General Assistance. A total search for employment. and Social Services programs day, the staff still completed the • Caddo County Interagency of 10 new clients were approved • Assisted 19 times in obtain- regarding a possible work- painting project in time. Coalition (CCIC) for General Assistance. Three ing protective orders. force, career development We would like to thank all those 1. Coalition mtg held every clients were continued on Gen- • Made 62 referrals. and job training program for who support the program, and second Wednesday of the eral Assistance from the previ- the Wichita Tribe. please feel free to share our in- month ous month. Three clients were Activities formation. If anyone should 2. Suicide Prevention specif- continued on the General Assis- • July 11, 2018: FVPSA Meet- TERO Cases Processed need assistance, remember and ic goals included in overall tance Program while waiting to ing planning call. Required No cases were processed during call the National Suicide Pre- group goals/objectives become eligible for SSI Disabil- by grant and attended by di- this quarter. vention Lifeline: 1-800-273- • Riverside Task Force ity. One client was denied Gen- rector. 8255 (TALK). 1. Includes RIS staff, IHS-MS- eral Assistance. There was a total • July 27, 2018: CCR Team Resume Assistance PI, KTSP of 13 General Assistance clients. Meeting at Wichita and Af- Two clients were assisted in July Outreach 2. Meets monthly to discuss • 14 home visits were made in filiated Tribes. Attended by building their resumes for find- • Summer Celebration at needs of students and dis- the areas of Anadarko and director and advocate ing employment. Grace Christian Fellowship cuss approaches to meeting Lawton. • Aug. 1, 2018: VOCA Board (approximately 300 partici- them Meeting in OKC. Required Program Referrals pants) • Zero Suicide Advisory Guardianship by grant and attended by di- I. Eight were referred for • UNITY Conference in San Board • 59 Wichita children in rector and advocate. employment through the TERO Diego, Calif. (Outreach 1. Ongoing monthly meetings guardianship • Aug. 2, 2018: Participated office. Specialists and Surveillance held at IHS-Lawton Service • 20 guardianship hearings in school supply giveaway II. Four of the eight referrals chaperoned four youth in- Unit-newly formed board were represented by the at Wichita and Affiliated came through the Social Services terns) that IHS has with Zero Sui- Wichita Tribe in CFR Court. Tribes. Attended by director Program’s TERO Referral Form. cide Initiative being imple- • 12 home visits were made to and advocate. III. One tribal member was August Outreach mented as part of integrated children/families in the areas • Aug. 17, 2018: CCR Team hired for employment. • Riverside Indian School Back behavioral health. of Anadarko, Lawton and Meeting at Wichita and Af- IV. One non-tribal member to School event (approxi- • Tribal Behavioral Health Oklahoma City. filiated Tribes. Attended by was hired for employment. mately 350 participants) Association • 14 court-ordered supervised director and advocate. The TERO Program continues • Anadarko Public Schools 1. Monthly meetings with oth- visitations were completed • Sept. 18, 2018: VOCA Train- to pursue a better way of helping Back to School event (ap- er tribal organizations in a between children/parents/ ing in OKC. Required by tribal members and others to ob- proximately 400 partici- collaborative effort to help grandparents. grant and attended by direc- tain employment by continuing pants) tribal communities share • Assisted two families with tor and advocate. to build the electronic job bank • Participated in American program ideas and imple- filing guardianship cases. • Sept. 21, 2018: CCR Team so the applicant can receive dai- Indian Exposition parade mentation. • Assisted two families with Meeting at Wichita and Af- ly job announcements, resume (passed out candy and sui- filing visitation paperwork. building and assisting with filing Clientele filiated Tribes. Attended by cide awareness and preven- • Four adults in guardianship. unemployment Insurance. The The information provided here director and advocate. tion material) • One IIM account supervi- TERO Program currently works is associated to the number of • Sept. 28, 2018: Elders Infor- sion. with the Social Services program contacts the RISE Program en- mation Day at Wichita and September Outreach • Two civil hearings regarding by helping tribal members who counters during the time period Affiliated Tribes. Informa- • Suicide Awareness Pow- child custody were repre- are looking for general assistance listed. Those that the program tion table attended by direc- wow—Celebrating Life (ap- sented by the Wichita Tribe by assisting with registering and does come in contact with are tor. proximately 400-500 partic- in CFR Court. searching for employment at ipants) then evaluated and referred for • One criminal hearing was New Groups Started • Anadarko Public Schools follow-up care as needed. represented by the Wichi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 PAGE 14 Iskhiri?awa::s ta:kwic hakicare:s?ih CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 track, who will make the chang- Open Position: Communities in Schools Mid-America es in the system, has system been programmed, what preparation has been completed for October 1 when new alcohol law took ef- fect, and after each purchase is inventory keyed into the system. • Request by Gary McAdams to set up a meeting with Sugar Creek Casino General Manager.

BIA Realty Title: Tribal Services Director, Functional Classification Sum- any duty that is unrelated to • Auto insurance Request made by Gary McAd- Communities In Schools of mary and/or interferes with the re- • Pass various background ams to set up a meeting with the Mid-America, Inc. 1. (P) Program – 80 Percent sponsibilities of the position. checks BIA Realty in regards to the es- 2. (G) General and Manage- • (G) Advocates, promotes cheated leases and December 16, Reports to: Chief Strategy Of- ment – 15 Percent and practices cultural sensi- The physical requirements de- 2013 oil and gas sale of leases. ficer, Communities In Schools 3. (F) Fund-raising – 5 Percent tivity and responsiveness in scribed here are representative of Mid-America, Inc. all day-to-day interactions. of those that must be met by an Veteran Tags Community Oversight employee to successfully per- Consensus of Commissioners to Department: Program • (P) Serve all staff functions NONESSENTIAL JOB form the essential functions of continue to use the current vet- Classification: Exempt for the Communities In FUNCTIONS this job. Reasonable accommo- eran tags. Status: Full Time Schools of Mid-America dations may be made to enable Tribal Advisory Council, in- Other Duties: individuals with disabilities to Meeting with WEC: Items of JOB SUMMARY cluding organizing meetings • (P) Other duties as assigned perform the essential functions. Discussion Reporting to and directed by the and involving Tribal Adviso- and approved by supervisor • Tobacco Tax Rebate: Due Chief Strategy Officer of CIS of ry Council members in com- and CEO OTHER POSITION to tax increase on July 1, Mid-America, the Tribal Services munity and school activities, INFORMATION 2018, WTC Chairman Gary Director of CIS of Mid-America, programs and events EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE McAdams submitted a re- Inc. will be responsible for de- • (P) Establish and maintain Previous supervisory experi- Budgetary Responsibility bate request and most recent veloping, sustaining and grow- outstanding working rela- ence. Experience in working • Direct Budget – No pricing recommendations ing the Communities In Schools tionships with key constit- with schools especially with Na- • Indirect Budget – Yes for the Smoke Shop to re- operations with Tribal Nations. uencies for Communities tive American populations and/ ceive $2.50 a carton from the The Tribal Services Director In Schools of Mid-Ameri- or at-risk students, program Major System (MIS) or Process Tobacco Tax Rebate. After works in consultation with the ca, Inc., including leading implementation and adminis- Responsibility discussion, President Parton CIS MidAm Resource Develop- school administrators, busi- tration, volunteer training, case • CISDM – Communities In stated it would begin Octo- ment Department to secure the ness executives, local gov- management and proven lead- Schools Data Management ber 1, 2018. financial resources necessary to ernment officials, leaders of ership skills. Ability to establish system • Alcohol: Discussion held operate existing programs and to community service organi- and maintain working relation- on how Sugar Creek Casino expand CIS services. The Tribal zations and community vol- ships with school administrators, Mandated Reporter would regulate and verify al- Services Director is responsible unteers personnel, students, parents and As a staff member of Communi- cohol sales and internal con- for developing and maintaining the public. Excellent commu- ties In Schools of Mid-America, trol procedures. community partnerships neces- Operational Oversight for nication skills both verbal and Inc., you are a mandated report- • FY 2019 Budget: Needs to sary to assure there is communi- School-Based Services written. In addition, the Tribal er of child abuse and neglect as include health insurance in- ty oversight and involvement in As directed by the CIS of Services Director shall have: outlined in the employee hand- crease. the communities served in the Mid-America Chief Strategy Of- book. Failure to properly report region(s). The Tribal Services ficer, the Tribal Services Director 1. At least one to three years of to the appropriate child welfare Meeting With Sugar Creek Casi- Director, in consultation with will provide oversight and sup- management experience. authority and your supervisor no General Manager: Items Of the Communities In Schools of port for the following areas: 2. Ability to work independent- can result in disciplinary actions Discussion: Mid-America, Inc. Chief Strat- • (P) The Tribal Services Di- ly while managing multiple up to and including termination. egy Officer, provides operation- rector will conduct meetings priorities. See Mandated Reporter Policy in Inventory: Normally completed al oversight to programs and with CIS site coordinators in 3. Excellent knowledge and the Employee Personnel Manual on the first of the month before services being provided by site their region to provide or- experience of computer ap- for specific details. casino opens for business. Plan coordinators, with a goal of co- ganizational guidance and plications such as word pro- to have a POS system to track in- ordinating community resourc- support for school-based cessing, Excel, electronic The duties and responsibilities ventory. es to assist in the CIS activities student support service data tracking, Internet, Face- of this position are subject to and programs being conducted • (P) The Tribal Services Di- book, etc. change without prior notice. Bartenders: Local bartending in schools. The Tribal Services rector will coordinate com- 4. Demonstrated and superior school training on September Director will work with CIS munity resources to support written and oral communi- To submit an application: 17. Will measure liquor as they site staff and project leadership, programs, events and activi- cation skills. Please submit a cover letter, re- pour by using a jigger. National Indian Education As- ties being conducted by CIS sume and three professional ref- sociation technical assistance site coordinator Bachelor’s Degree in social work, erences to cishr@cismidamerica. Licenses: 22 employees applied partners, the Special Programs education, public administra- org. Applicants will be required for a license on September 24. Department Director or other Resource Development tion, or related field required. to pass state, criminal and NSO- Employee pays for their ABLE relevant school district support Lead and support local efforts to: Master’s Degree (MSW or sim- PR background checks prior to license. department leadership, Site Prin- • (P) Maintain administrative ilar) preferred. In connection hiring. Communities In Schools cipals and tribal school/commu- relationship with funders, with the administration of the of Mid-America, Inc. is an Equal Tags & Titles Processed This nity members to deliver the CIS including completing and Department of Education grant Opportunity Employer. Quarter: model with a cultural-based fo- submitting all required re- that funds this position, this em- • Renewals: 81 cus designed to meet the needs ports ployment opportunity is subject Position is open until filled. • Late Renewals: 83 of participating students, fami- • (G) As requested by the CIS to the provisions of section 7(b) • New Registrations: 59 lies and communities. MidAm Resource Devel- of the Indian Self-Determina- opment Department, pre- tion and Education Assistance ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS pare and submit all required Act (Pub. L. 93-638), which 1. Serve as executive for Tribal funding reports and respond gives employment preference Schools operations to request from funders to Native Americans. Addition- 2. Lead shared responsibility for • (G) Create periodic reports ally, preference will be given to performance of Tribal sites on resource development individuals with personal lived 3. Lead all school district rela- and share with both Chief expertise in Native American tionships Strategy Officer and CIS Mi- culture. 4. Lead and/or support the re- dAm network Resource De- sponsibilities of the CIS Trib- velopment Team. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS al Initiative: • (F) Develop funding oppor- • Community Partnerships tunities, research, oversee, Work Environment • Resource Development/ prepare and submit grant • Office, School Sites, Com- Fund Raising proposals for public and munity • Marketing and Public Rela- private funding sources as tions needed Lifting Requirement • Managing and Developing • 25 pounds CIS Sites Event Management • Providing and/or Brokering • (G) Coordinate all special Travel Requirements Quality Youth Programming events conducted by CIS • Recurrent travel, both day and Services Mid-America for Tribal Na- and overnight, including • Data Collection, Evaluation tions conferences, meetings, travel and Reporting between school sites, etc. OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS • Valid driver’s license • (G) Refrains from assuming • Transportation Iskhiri?awa::s iskwi:c hakicare:s?ih PAGE 15 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Visitor Services combines Lintz gave a presentation City of Anadarko Proclamation: October 2018 as okjobmatch.com (Oklahoma customer service and edu- to Wichita tribal members Domestic Violence Awareness Month Workforce). cation. In the former realm, and other interested per- Below is the full text of the City of 32,000 full-time jobs. Intimate we attempt to reach out to sons. His lecture dealt with Anadarko (Okla.) Proclamation partner violence is estimated to Craig Watkins our visitors to inform them a number of Wichita cultur- for October 2018 being Domestic cost the US economy between TERO Director about the purpose of the al complexes in the Texas Violence Awareness Month. $5.8 billion and $12.6 billion an- nually. Between 21-60 percent of WTHC, which offers an in- panhandle, south-central TFSS “WHEREAS, a person’s home victims of intimate partner vio- troductory film. If visitors Kansas, and western Okla- (Includes LIHEAP & CSBG) should be a place of comfort, lence lose their jobs due to rea- wish, a staff member will homa dating between 1100 Due to a vacancy in the TFSS unconditional love, safety and sons stemming from the abuse. Director position, no FY 2018 accompany them specifi- and 1400 C.E. These includ- peace. Yet domestic violence We need to educate our teens Fourth Quarter report was sub- cally to discuss population ed the Antelope Creek, Bur- touches the lives of Americans and young adults about respect, of all ages, leaving a devastating boundaries and how to protect mitted at press time.--Editor change through time and ied City, Odessa-Yates, Bluff impact on women, men, and themselves; and how to identify a Wichita Creek, Pratt and Zimms children of every background, WICHITA TRIBAL grass house. complexes. community and circumstance; WHEREAS Oklahoma has made HISTORY CENTER Collections and improvements by moving from The Wichita Tribal History During this three-month Most of the library collec- number 4 down to number 15 in Center (WTHC) has two period, we had 236 visi- tions are given a Library of WHEREAS, domestic violence domestic violence in the United tors representing 15 differ- Congress (LC) catalog num- remains one of the main public States there were still a total of 95 main objectives: 1) to de- health, social justice, and human victims who velop or maintain tribal cul- ent tribes. The represented ber as determined by visit- rights issues requiring particular were killed in domestic vio- tural identity of the Wichita tribes were from the Plains ing the LC website. About attention. Its interventions must lence-related homicides in 2016 people; and 2) the cultural Southwest, Great Lakes and 25 of our books do not have be focused on all genders regard- in Oklahoma; and preservation of archaeo- Southeast. These includ- copyright or other identi- less of race, social status, religion logical, photographic and ed , Fort Sill fying records. The director or sexual preference. The need WHEREAS we as a town, coun- Apache, White Mountain visited the Anadarko Pub- is urgent and the time is now ty and state should stand up and documentary archives. To to bring attention to the alarm- proclaim that one death from date, the WTHC has one ar- Apache, Caddo, Chero- lic Library and a telephone ing frequency of domestic vio- domestic violence is one death chaeological collection, two kee, , Chickasaw, discussion with a librarian lence and sexual assault that is too many. One child affected by photographic collections Citizen Band , from Oklahoma State Uni- happening not only in our own domestic violence in their home and one newspaper collec- Comanche, Delaware, Pon- versity. The numbering of town of Anadarko but also our is one too many and one em- tion. Once the photographs ca, Sac and Fox and . these volumes is still unre- surrounding communities; and ployee released from her job, her Wichita tribal members solved. ability to support herself and her are cataloged, we hope to WHEREAS Abuse is not only family is one too many. put some online and ask for were the most populous, physical but can also be psy- help identifying some of the however. These visitors were At the present time, we have chological, verbal, financial and WHEREAS, Wichita and Affil- individuals within the pic- primarily from Oklahoma, four types of collections. The abuse of the elderly; and iated Tribes, the Apache Tribe tures. but Arizona, California, first is the archaeological and the Kiowa Tribe have col- Cultural Identity Kansas, Florida, Maryland, collection, of which there is WHEREAS we realize the criti- lectively worked together for the Missouri, New Jersey, New one. The second collection cal need for more training for law betterment of its community. We had one major event enforcement officers because do- We have actively been involved this quarter. Archaeology Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, consists of art, primarily in mestic violence calls are among in addressing domestic violence Day was held September 15, South Carolina, Washing- the form of paintings, pho- the deadliest situations for po- and sexual assault and we will 2018. A number of activi- ton and Wyoming also were tographs, sketches and ob- lice, with domestic violence as continue to work together for the ties were held outside: dart represented. jects. The tribal newspaper the leading circumstance for safety of those seeking resources throwing, remote sensing represents the third, and the officer deaths. Our tribal lead- to escape these devastating situ- Two STEM meetings were library the fourth. ers, community leaders and our ations. and sandbox archaeology. community as a whole need to Three major events were held outside of the WTHC. be educated about domestic vio- This proclamation emphasiz- held inside: flint knapping, One was held at the Com- Archives lence and sexual assault so they es the critical need for Caddo artifact identification and a munity Building and the Currently, the archives con- can understand better, its affects County and its surrounding display of material culture second at the Anadarko sist of photographs associat- on our community because of counties to take action now. from the Deer Creek site. Public Schools system. Staff ed with specific events, such the health care cost of those un- also attended the Oklahoma as the Annual, Pawnee Visi- insured, the children who suffer NOW THEREFORE, I, May- Visitors were excited to at- emotionally and psychological- or Kyle Eastwood, do hereby tend the events and only a Museum Association meet- tation and grass house con- ly and the fact that victims of proclaim the month of Octo- few signed the visitor sheets, ings in Edmond, Okla. struction. We are currently intimate partner violence lose ber 2018 as “Domestic Violence but we estimated about 45 holding two repatriation a total of 8 million days of paid Awareness Month” for the City attendees on that rainy Sat- Students from Oklahoma boxes. work each year, the equivalent of of Anadarko.” urday. State University also visited the WTHC. Dr. Christopher Timothy G. Baugh

WICHITA TAX COMMISSION Two Vacant Commission Seats The commission plans to begin CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 • Ex Officio: 1 TERO fee collection in the near • Lien Release: 9 • Commissioner: 1 future. These fees will enhance • Lien Entries: 14 • the TERO budget, which in turn • Duplicate Titles: 10 Meetings Held will aid in the overall mission of • Personalized Plates: 3 Commission Meetings: 5 TERO. • Repo Titles: 1 Meetings with the Wichita Exec- • Lost Decal: 1 utive Committee: 2 The TERO Director job descrip- • Duplicate Registration: 1 tion was updated, and the com- The TERO Commission contin- mission is considering the pos- TERO COMMISSION ues to focus on infrastructure sibility of adding to the TERO Members development and capacity build- staff. • Chair: Tasha Fridia ing. Throughout this quarter, • Vice-Chair: Tara Tartsah the commission has worked dil- Initial research for additional of- • Secretary/Treasurer: Vanessa igently to develop a compliance fice space has begun, and several Vance plan for TERO Certification. An options are under review. There • Commissioner: Zack Leon- EEOC policy and budget have are currently two vacancies on ard been submitted to the WEC for the TERO commission that we approval. hope to fill in the upcoming quarter.

SDPI Director Robin White recognizes breast cancer survivors during the Health Services Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 24, 2018 inside the Wichita Community Building. PAGE 16 Iskhiri?awa::s kiyehess hakicare:s?ih Trick or Treat Time! Halloween is always a festive time at the Complex. This year, the tribal employees got in on the fun with a costume contest. Here’ s a few pics ranging from infants to the kids at heart...

From right: Tito & Melonie Saldana—”Cheech & Chong” First Place

“Charging Block and Wall Outlet” Jason Prince—“Caveman” Consolation Prize

Cindy Famero— “Old Lady” Second Place

Jerry Collins—“Groovy Hippie” Michelle Emerson—“The Nun” Consolation Prize “Chucky” Wichita School Readiness Program Third Place