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By Sallie Andrews 56 males who could read and write female 40 females who could read and write $4,596.95 estimated value of In the C. Aubrey Buser Collection we 3 males who had studied vocal music agricultural implements find a letter from 1974, which includes 7 females who had studied vocal music $44.98 average means of each GYAH’-WISHGYAH’-WISH ATATAK-IAAK-IA an interesting reference. It gives a snap- 18 females who could spin, knit or Wyandot BULK RATE shot of the status of our people at the time weave $29.95 per capita annuity payment U S POSTAGE PAID of our removal from Ohio to Kansas. 33 females who could do seamstress or from the Government (in 1845 this THETHE TUTURTLERTLE SPEAKSSPEAKS PERMIT NO 4 Mr. Buser writes: The following data mantua makers work (gown making) annuity had been $20) Wyandotte, OK 74370 may be of some value to you. It is taken 1,044 acres of cultivated land $17,500.00 - amount of annuities paid © VOLUME 8, ISSUE 3 P.O. BOX 250, WYANDOTTE, OKLA. 74370 JUNE 2004 from the collections of Henry R. 351 horses in coin - nothing was paid in goods or Schoolcraft who was working under the 60 oxen merchandise. NEW SECOND CHIEF-Earlene Roskob Second Chief Resigns auspices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs 200 milk cows in the middle of the 19th century. This 326 other cattle In 1851 the estimate of funds required tion as an Outstanding Native American Second Chief James R. Bland information was from pages 588, 593, 2,313 hogs for the Wyandots in the year ending June Leader by both former Oklahoma State submitted his resignation to our 598, 600, 601, and 606 from Part II. 126 ploughs 30, 1851, was as follows (from the Treaty Senator William Schuelein and by for- Board of Directors on April 30, mer First Lady Hillary Clinton. Today, At that time the Wyandots had not been 43 carts of March 17, 1842): 2004. At the meeting of the Board in Kansas very long and the data should 4 buggies or pleasure wagons Earlene remains dedicated to the contin- of Directors held May 17, 2004, come very close to their status at the time 3 schoolhouses Permanent annuity - $17,500 ued advancement of the Wyandotte of removal. As of 1847 the tribe had: 1 church Permanent provision for the black Nation. Earlene Roskob, a member of the 1 saw mill smith and assistant $720 Board, was appointed to serve 2 blacksmiths 1 fanning mill Permanent provision for iron, steel, the term of this position, which 1 carpenter 1 public ferry etc., for shops $370 expires in September of 2006. 2 shoemakers 240 members of Christian Permanent provision for education - 1 tailor denominations $500 Earlene was born in Canton, Ill., to 1 clerk 687 total number of Wyandots west of Earl and Bessie “Margaret” Angel. She 49 male children in school the Missouri River Be sure to visit our website was raised in Welch, Okla., in the “big Gyah’-wish Atak-ia 38 female children in school 3 white heads of family in the tribe - www.wyandotte-nation.org for more white house on the hill,” and now Wyandotte Nation 10 male Sabbath school teachers male information about our history, culture resides in Grove, Okla. She has one son, Board of Directors 22 female Sabbath school teachers 17 white heads of family in the tribe - and heritage. Thomas Earl Teal. He and his wife, Leaford Bearskin Alexandra, have one son, Thomas Chief “Ryan” Teal, and they reside in Frisco, Earlene Roskob Shell Shiner..... Family Tree Charts TX. Having fun Tiny? Second Chief Earlene graduated from Welch High Ramona Reid We have copies of the following family tree charts for $3.50 each plus Car Wash School and continued her education at Councilperson $3.00 per order for postage and handling charge. Northeastern A&M College and Kansas Vivian Fink The Shell Shiner Car Wash, which •Armstrong Family Tree State University (now Pittsburg State Councilperson is located at the Turtle Stop, is now •Silas Armstrong Family Tree #1 University). She has been with the Earlene Roskob •Silas Armstrong Family Tree #2 Councilperson open for business. An attendant Oklahoma Department Human Services •Brown Family Tree Juanita McQuistion will be available during the day for for over 22 years, serving her last 11 •Clark Northrup Family Tree Councilperson your convenience. years as supervisor for the Craig County •Conley Family Tree Gyah’-wish Atak-ia is published quar- Child Welfare Department. •Garrett Family Tree terly for tribal members by the In 1983, Earlene was elected to the •Ladd Family Tree Wyandotte Nation at its headquarters in Wyandotte Business Committee. She •Long Family Tree Wyandotte, Oklahoma. Inquiries may be has served multiple terms as both sec- addressed to: •Pipe Mudeater Family Tree Julie Lawson - ond chief and as councilperson. The Wyandotte Nation •Robitaille Family Tree Over 15 years ago, people in the tribe P.O. Box 250 •Walker Family Tree thought a Wyandotte Pow Wow would General Manager Wyandotte, OK 74370 •Ebenezer O. Zane Family Tree enhance the cultural involvement of the (918) 678-2297 or (800) 256-2539 •Hannah Zane Family Tree PLEASE SEND YOUR fax (918) 678-2944 tribe. Earlene initiated the first annual MEMBER NEWS TO: •Zane Family Tree (C) Copyright 2003 All information, Wyandotte Tribal Pow Wow and contin- TURTLE TALK Contact Sherri Clemons at the Historical Preservation Office to order: P.O. BOX 250 photographs, and other materials are ued as its chairperson for many years. (800) 256-2539 or (918) 678-2297 ext. 244 WYANDOTTE, OK 74370 copyrighted, and may not be reproduced Earlene’s involvement within the OR FAX TO without prior written consent of the Indian World has led to official recogni- (918) 678-2944 Wyandotte Nation. Page 2 Gyah’-wish Atakia JUNE 2004 JUNE 2004 Gyah’-wish Atakia Page 11 The Chief Says... Honor Guard Planning & Development Department The Wyandotte Nation Honor The spring of 2004 has culminated in the Turtle Stop renova- I am concerned about attendance tion/expansion project. As this article is being written the equip- at our annual meetings and pow- guard is looking for new members ment is being installed in the car wash and by the end of the third wows. We rescheduled our pow- to join. Some of the members are week of May it will be fully operational. The inside of the Turtle wow to coincide with our annual no longer able to participate due to Stop is bright with new paint and lighting, expanded dining area meeting so that people could attend health problems. The qualifications and the kitchen is first class. The gaming area is a bustle of activ- to join the Honor Guard require: ity and preparations are underway for start up. Once again the both of our major events at the same management and the staff of the Turtle Stop need to be commend- time. 1. You must be a veteran; and ed for their work above and beyond. These two events, timed for the 2. You must have a copy of your Construction activities at the Sewage Treatment Plant are mov- convenience of everyone, returns us DD214. ing along with much of the equipment ready for installation. The to the olden times when we used to For further information, please Lab building at the Plant is nearly complete and most of the contact Sherri Clemons at 1-800- machinery in one of the clarifying units is installed. The filtration get together to give blessings to our system is on-site and much of the internal plumbing and electrical Great Spirit for all the good things 256-2539, ext. 244. work is approaching completion. that has happened to us the past year. The future of the Tribe requires the development of plans to We meet old friends, make new Casting Call construct facilities and therefore engineering site work, i.e., test- The Casino is almost ready for business. Gaming anyone! friends, and observe our old cus- ing of soil conditions for construction, specifically laying out the Let's give our Oklahoma young roadways, has been initiated. Other infrastructure needs are being toms. We war dance, gourd dance, Chief Leaford Bearskin evaluated as to the long-term development. These infrastructure fancy dance, contest dance for chil- We have tribal members living Indian people a chance to be in this needs may be justification for additional grant funds in the future. dren, women, and warriors. Drums within easy driving distance of our major motion picture. For further Together with the Housing Department we are still seeking out pound and awaken us to thoughts of tribal headquarters. We need to see information, please contact: additional sources of funding for future housing projects and have yesteryear. Our old customs arouse them at our pow-wows and our Jeff Ham at 818-842-0187 in initiated a market analysis. This market analysis will increase the Burbank California or Carol Jones likelihood for additional funding sources. in us a feeling of pride in our rich annual meetings. We would like to Plans are underway to continue with clean up and beautification heritage. The Wyandotte have have them get involved with our at the American Indian Institute always been leaders in our Indian Nation and assist us in getting where University of Oklahoma world. we are going - and folks, we are 405-325-4716 Norman Oklahoma In our annual meetings we keep going! our tribal members aware of where Be proud of your Wyandotte we were, where we are, and where blood. FIREWORKS!! we are going. The new Canopy over the Diesel Pumps. activities of the Tribal areas. In addition, the maintenance and Pow-wow Improvements housekeeping staff are assisting in the preparation of facilities for the Tribe's cultural week. The staff has prepped the facilities at Each year the Wyandotte Nation improvements so they may be done Twin Bridges so that cultural classes can be held at this location. Pow-wow Committee tries to do before Pow-Wow of 2004. Please Grant funds were received to assist in developing a procedure and improvements to our grounds. We make checks or money orders to the process for clean up of diesel/gasoline spills at the Turtle Stop. The Annual Wyandotte Nation This will be completed during the summer. rebuilt the Brush arbor last year and Wyandotte Nation Pow-wow Waste Water Treatment Facility Lab Building. it is a great asset to the grounds. Committee and please make sure to Fireworks Display will be held on This year the committee would like include for whom the donation is in July 2, 2004, at the Pow Wow to rebuild the seats around the arena. memory of. grounds. There will also be a band The Committee discussed the oppor- The Committee feels this is a great performing prior to the Show. tunity for Tribal members to be opportunity for Tribal members to Bring your lawn chairs and come involved. get more involved with the pow- join the fun with the whole family. For a $50.00 donation per bench wow. The people from Seneca Fireworks the Committee will purchase a If you have any questions, feel will be setting off the fireworks for plaque that will be placed perma- free to contact Sherri Clemons, the Nation. nently at the pow-wow grounds with Pow-Wow Chairperson at, 1-800- For more information contact your family name. 256-2539, ext. 244. Tribal headquarters at 1-800-556- We would like to start the 2539 ext. 244. Work on Turtle Stop continues with additions of signs. Page 10 Gyah’-wish Atakia JUNE 2004 JUNE 2004 Gyah’-wish Atakia Page 3 DO YOU NEED A BREAK? Gift Shop News Environmental Department- By Janice Wilson If you are a primary caregiver be used for grandparents rais- The Environmental Department riders participated. Thanks to Jennifer for a family, chances are you ing grandchildren so they can would like to welcome onboard Epperson for coordinating the ride and probably need a break but just take a break from the children. Christen Creson. Christen is our new to all who helped make this another suc- ***FOR WINTER *** Program Manager. WELCOME cessful bike hike. don’t know how! If you are over the age of 55 Izod Jackets with tribal logo! CHRISTEN!!! Meetings: The Wyandotte Nation of and have a CDIB card, or the Black or Gray - $60 We have been very busy the last few Feb. 25-26 OTCAC Meeting - Fleece Jackets with tribal logo! months. Christen, Kathy, and Janice are Shawnee, OK Oklahoma received a federal person you are caring for does, Cream or Gray - $34 grant through the Title VI call our Toll free number 1- Fleece Blankets with tribal logo all taking an online GIS course. Wish Feb. 27 NATURE Meeting and carrying strap! us luck! Mar. 9-11 CPR Class Program to help caregivers on a 800-256-2539 Ext. 253. There Red, Black or Gray - $30 On April 22, we joined with the Title Mar. 25 Tar Creek Community Meeting temporary basis to receive are no income guidelines to VI elders and tribal employees to cele- - Miami, OK assistance. (Respite) qualify. ***Handcrafted Pottery *** brate Earth Day. We planted beautiful Apr. 5-6 Tar Creek Meeting - Ursula by tribal member Matthew Zane flowers in the planting bed in front of Lennox - Quapaw Tribe Ten percent of the funds will starting at $15 the Administration Building. This is Apr. 8 NATURE Meeting Prints by Jim Stuckenberg $55 part of the “Keep America Beautiful May 5 Watershed Planning Mtg. & Tar Great American Clean Up” campaign. Creek Trustee Council mtg. ***Leanin’ Tree Cards*** We also had 2 Recycling Days. On May 6-7 Tar Creek Conference Decorative Stationary - 18 sheets “Week of the Young Child” with envelopes $8.50 April 28, we collected recyclables, May 11-13 ITEC Training (Christen) Laser and Inkjet compatible made bird feeders from plastic pop bot- tles with the Wyandotte Nation **Still Available** Preschool children, and talked to them Decorative Gourds about recycling. On May 11 we set up a collection station in the parking lot Wyandotte Nation T-shirts, where we collected recyclables from $6 to $18 dollars. area residents. All were a great success. Recycle Day Sizes: Sm - M - Lg - 2X - 3X On May 2, we traveled to Joplin, MO *Check out our other Gift Items* Wyandotte Nation Coffee Cups 1 - for $5.00 2 - $9.00

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Indian art on leather - $18.00 Mandellas (4 sizes) $25 - $145 Sand Paintings $25 - $40 Recycle Education Various Ceramics $1.50 and up Authentic Silver and Turquoise Earth Day Preschool Jewelry Front row: Doug Journeycake, Roy Ross Wyandotte Cookbooks where we presented a recycling pro- Second Row: Tiffany Holmes, TeNona Kuhn, Christy Siler, Shannon White Volumes 1 and 2 - $6 each gram to St. Mary’s School. RENIE, the Third Row: Dee Killion, Dana Butterfield, Diana Baker, Kate Randall Handmade Scrub Shirts - $20 RECYCLING ROBOT talked to the Fourth Row: Denisha Gonzales, Christopher Cerf, Christie Blaylock, Reba Blaylock, Pam kids about recycling. There were over Arciero, Gina Henson 100 children present and all loved Last Row: Tim Lagasse RENIE. The TEAL (Tribal Efforts Against Wyandotte Nation Tag Office Lead) Program hosted the 2nd Annual For information on how to place Toxic Tour Bike Ride in conjunction an order and receive it in time Janice & Tag Days: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the Tar Creek Conference. The For more information or to make special arrangements, call for the holidays, call Brenda Dana Butterfield at (918) 678-2297 or (800) 256-2539 ext. 219 House at (918) 678-2297 or tour consisted of a 25-mile route Kathy 1-800-256-2539 ext. 227 through the Picher-Cardin mining area. Approximately 25 volunteers and 20 teaching Page 4 Gyah’-wish Atakia JUNE 2004 JUNE 2004 Gyah’-wish Atakia Page 9 Education Department Nation Employee Review - Get Acquainted! Pre-school Thursday, May 20th, complete Billy Friend, Son of Leonard and Nation. He has continued to endorse ness facility and the medical services Preschool graduation was with awards being given and a Beverly Farmer and the late Johnny wellness programs, as well as, provide provided by the Wyandotte Nation and held May 18, 2004, in the pizza party on Friday, May Friend, grew up in Seneca, Missouri. Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Wyandotte High School 21st. The first day of pre- Billy has two sons, Caleb and Cade. Billy enjoys weight training/physical Gymnasium with approximate- school for the fall will be Billy graduated Seneca High School in fitness and provides community service ly 350 in attendance. Twenty- Thursday, August 12, 2004. 1982 receiving a wrestling scholarship to by coaching various athletic programs attend Labette County Community for area youth. Billy has several certifi- five students graduated and The summer program, which College studying Physical Education. cations including AAU and USA will be starting kindergarten will began May 24th, will con- After receiving Ministerial License from Wrestling Coach; Certified Personal next fall. Fifteen three-year- sist of many activities for all Messenger Bible College, he was then Trainer with the National Academy of old's will be returning to be age groups. If you are interest- called to Sedalia, Missouri to Pastor the Sports Medicine and the Senior Fitness graduates in 2005. The chil- ed in an application, please call Sedalia Pentecostal Church of God Association. He has received Certificates dren presented a program of Ms. Culver at 918-678-2297 where he remained for six years. Before of Completion from Club Marketing and songs and recitations that ext. 230. returning to Seneca, Missouri, Billy Management Systems and the Thomas involved memorization and spent approximately 18 months as an Plummer Club Management School. 2004 Pre-School Graduates instructor with the New Hope Christian Billy Friend, a Wyandotte Nation Tribal movement. Following the pro- Scholarship Program Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. Member and a Nation Employee com- gram, volunteer certificates, Students completing eight Upon returning to his hometown of municates his goals by assisting Chief preschool certificates, diplo- semesters in the spring of 2004 Seneca, Missouri in 1998, Billy accepted Leaford Bearskin's vision in furthering ma's and awards were present- with the Wyandotte Nation’s the position of Fitness Center Manager the health and wellness programs the ed by Chief Leaford Bearskin Scholarship program: of the Bearskin Health Care and Nation has to offer. While immediate and Ms. Carla Culver. Wellness Center. Billy assisted in intro- goals are being achieved, it is also Billy's Students receiving Kumon Holland Alderson ducing the Fitness Center to the tribal desire to expand benefits to include all Math awards were Hunter LaMonica Andreoff membership, employees and the commu- guidance for all programs and services tribal members who live outside the nity. granted by the Bearskin Health Care and service area. Anderson, son of Rebecca and Ben Andrews Approximately two years ago, Billy was Wellness Center. Billy's continuing edu- David Anderson, Derick Rebecca DeCillis named to the Directorship of Indian cation and training has proven to be a Combes (Wyandotte tribal Afton Hoeme Health Services for the Wyandotte great asset, as he has advanced the fit- member), son of Wesley and Matthew Hutchinson Dawna Combes, Lynnea Cox Andrea Newton (Wyandotte tribal member), Adrian Pappan Turtle Trax Printing & Design daughter of Quenston Cox and Sara Parks Carolyn Nesvold, Kaid Fidler, Stephanie Taylor Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. son of Mike and Tonya Fidler, Stephanie Watts 3 year olds-returning Annessa Masterson, daughter ? Quick Printing ? Wedding Invitations of Chad and Trishia Masterson. Scholarship applications, Lynnea Cox, who is a which were due on May 1st, ? Business Forms ? Business Cards Wyandotte tribal member, has have been received in the ? Brochures ? Photocopies the honor of being the top Education Department. Kumon student in the United Students who are chosen will ? Letterheads & Envelopes ? Newsletters States. Lynnea’s mother, receive a letter of acceptance Carolyn, is employed by the no later than the first week of Free Quotes Bearskin Wellness Center. Her July. For all your printing and design needs contact: grandparents are Ted and Gail Pat Wilson (Graphics Technician) Nesvold of rural Wyandotte. Lynnea will be starting kinder- at 918-678-2297 ext. 238 garten at the Wyandotte Public School in August of 2004. Located in the Administration Building at Wyandotte Nation Preschool students enjoyed a 64700 E Hwy 60 Wyandotte, OK 74370 Track and Field Day on Lynnea Cox - Kumon Award Page 8 Gyah’-wish Atakia JUNE 2004 JUNE 2004 Gyah’-wish Atakia Page 5 From the Historical Files - By Sallie Andrews Bearskin Fitness Center 2004 Toxic Tour By Billy Friend life to our cells. If you deprive your cells By Christen Creson "WYANDOT METHOD FOR worked for flexibility, the hair left on for win- the Iroquois "gustowe" and had several The Bearskin Fitness Center just of O2, they will begin to die. If you are On May 8th TEAL (Tribal Efforts ter wear or to sleep on in all seasons. TANNING DEERSKIN" feathers. recently celebrated their 5 year anniver- not maintaining your life-giving systems Against Lead) and the Wyandotte Wyandots also liked the fur of the black sary. It is not only one of the finest fit- with proper and regular aerobic exercise Nation Environmental staff lead a 25 "WYANDOTTE CLOTHING fox and wore it with the fur out and they In the C. Aubrey Buser files we find this ness facilities in the area, but actually the cells will not survive. Seeing these mile bike hike through Tar Creek and information. As soon as practicable, all fat, DESIGN" sewed them together so there would be a one of the first Tribal facilities of its kind facts shows us the importance of doing the old mining areas of Picher and meat bits and hair were scraped off the hide. border of tails hanging down. in the state of Oklahoma. Since its regular cardiovascular exercise, whether Cardin. Riders were able to see environ- They preferred to do this in a flowing stream In the C. Aubrey Buser files we find For cool autumn days they often wore a inception many other tribes in the state it be running, walking, biking, or any mental issues such as sink holes, con- where the hide could be dipped in the water this information. More than most tribes, tunic sort of a sleeveless chemise (both repeatedly and then draped over a smooth log have used it as a model in constructing type of activity that will increase your taminated water and mountains of chat. the Wyandots used blackened buckskin. men and women). It was made up of two about a foot in diameter. Even after metal their own facilities. heart rate for a period of time and pro- It made the designs stand out clearly. At deer skins sewed together. It usually had There were four booths set up along the tools became available, the Wyandots pre- With diseases such as diabetes and car- vide oxygen to your cells. Lorette, the Hurons still used black or a fringe at the top and bottom. On colder way to serve as information centers for ferred to use a wood or stone scraper. Even the diovascular disease being prevalent and When it comes to strength training you dark blue or red backgrounds. Their days, sleeves were tied on by straps the riders to learn about that particular grain of the skin was removed. During this on the rise among Native Americans, fit- may want to look like Arnold (or should operation the skin could be torn quite easily, so designs are very nice and show up well across the back of the shoulders, but not site. Volunteers from the Quapaw art considerable care was necessary. against the dark cloth on coats and moc- sewed to the tunic itself. The tunic ness related activities play a vital role in I say the Governor) or you may not. class made models of the sites and also Deer brains were then mixed in a large pot casins. They used dyed porcupine quills reached to the knees. preventing such diseases and controlling Either way the evidence shows that worked the booths. Other volunteers or other vessel and stirred to a suds. The skin for border decoration - also some moose The deerskin skirts of the women fold- their symptoms. strength training can be very beneficial showed before and after pictures of what was left to soak for three or four hours and hair and hair from white tailed deer. ed over at the top to hide the belt. The The Bearskin Fitness Center has two to you. With misuse or deterioration as a the area looked like years ago. The ride then gently the water and brains were worked For an appliques design, they used s skirt wrapped around and overlapped on certified fitness instructors on staff who result of aging or infirmity, the human began at 10 a.m. and ended around 2 a bit into the skin before it was removed, Wyandot/Iroquois curve (curve out) can help design and implement a fitness musculature will rapidly begin to atro- p.m. with 20area riders and around 25 wrung out, stretched and then dried. By this the left side of the front so it could be time the skin was soft and pliable. If not, it instead of Algonquin (curve in). folded back and the right thigh could be program individualized just for you. The phy (shrink). With this comes a slower volunteers. The riders were given a T- could go into the deer brain solution again By the time the tribe reached Kansas, uncovered and become sort of a work sur- two key components to a program are metabolism and increased risk of devel- shirt, water bottle and bike plate for until it was acceptable. many dressed just as the whites did. In face. cardiovascular training and strength oping osteoporosis, obesity, arthritis or there participation. All of these were Next, a smoldering, smoky fire of rotted earlier times they dressed different still. Sometimes men wore sort of a kilt. training. even heart disease to name a few. designed by the art students at Quapaw wood was lit. The skins were placed in the About 1650 they wore beaver jackets They often made a type of overshoe from Have you ever taken a few flights of Regular and proper strength training can high school. The day turned out to be smoke and treated like a piece of toast. The with the hair next to the skin. In summer cornhusks for use in mud or snow. stairs and were forced to take a minute to keep our musculoskeletal system as well beautiful and everyone had a lot of fun! longer in the smoke, the darker the buckskin. they wore very little. Breechcloth for the Wyandot snowshoes were shaped with a rest at the top? If so, the chances are as our metabolism at its best levels well We hope to have another ride next year It all depended on the intended use of the men and skirts for the women was about buckskin. Wyandots made considerable use of point on back only. Algonquin were your cardiovascular and/or pulmonary past our golden years. Strength training that will be black buckskin, but there were other uses, too. it. The beaver or bear jackets were held shaped with points on front and back. systems are in less than optimal shape. must be an integral part of almost every- even better. Deer brains could be collected and stored together in the front by a belt or by their The men often wore beautifully decorat- Providing oxygen to and pulling carbon one's active lifestyle. for considerable periods of time. The hands. ed pouches - similar to a shoulder bag. dioxide out of your body's cells are the Come and visit us at the Bearskin Wyandots liked to mix the brains with moss, Moccasins had a gathered toe or bull These hung over the left shoulder and primary jobs of our heart, lungs, and Fitness Center and let us help you "add fashion it into cakes and then let dry for future nose. They often had flaps. The vamp hung by the right hand. The Wyandot arterial and vascular systems. Oxygen is life to your years and years to your life". use. The moss was easily removed when the type was usually black for dress up occa- pouch usually had a flap - like an enve- brains were mixed with water. Other animal sions. In winter they wore leggings. lope. Most other tribes were not of this brains worked also, but not as well. I have Leggings and tunics often showed the read, too, that backbones of eels could be pul- design. They wore garters quite often, clan symbol. In winter they usually wore Toxic Tour Participants Doing good...... verized and used when animal brains were in both with and without leggings. The short supply. caps. The men's caps had one or two garters were elaborately decorated for Bearskin were not tanned, but they were feathers, but for dress up they were like dress occasions.

Chief Leaford Bearskin conducts the smok- ing ceremony (left) at the Lucky Turtle Casino on Monday, May 17, 2004. Gaming Commissioner and tribal member Dennis Smotherman looks on during the ceremony.

From the left, Julie Lawson, General Manager of the Lucky Turtle Casino, Chief Leaford Bearskin, Trudie Pendergraft, Assistant Manager, and Ellis Enyart look on as Chief Bearskin cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Lucky Turtle Casino which is located adjacent to the Turtle Stop Convenience Store on Highway 60, 2 miles east of Twin Bridges. Page 6 Gyah’-wish Atakia JUNE 2004 JUNE 2004 Gyah’-wish Atakia Page 7 Barton, Nona J. Scovel, Jeffrey L. currently accepting applications Tribal Department Reports Bond Jr. Jeffery L Stewart A/K/A Adkins, Clarence from all Native Americans with pri- Brown, Howard E. Tenner, Jerdina ority given to Wyandotte Tribal Family Services Facility in Wyandotte. Please call winter school clothing, utility assis- Brown, Loman H. Tucker, Brian P. Members. Dana or Kate if you have a child tance, rental assistance, and/or other Cherloe, Jerry Wagoner, Henryetta K. If you are interested in any of the Director-Kate Randall interested in attending. emergency services as deemed nec- Cochran Jr. John D. Wagoner, Thomas H. above programs, please do not hesi- Family Services Assistant-Dana Programs Administered through essary. Cochran, John D. Wagoner, Violet J. tate to contact the housing personnel Butterfield Family Services: Indian Child Welfare: Day, Leotta M. White, Josie to obtain an application. We will be Spring has finally arrived in License Plate Program: There is a need nationwide for Doty, Opal Young, Calvin delighted to send you an application. Oklahoma and we are grateful for the License plates are issued to Indian Foster or Adoptive Homes. Fabrick, Anna A. When it is returned it will be 7 inches of rain we had in the month Wyandotte Nation tribal members The 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act Fansler, James R. Housing Department reviewed to see if you qualify for any of April. The rain and the sunshine who live within the boundaries of was designed to protect the Indian Franklin, Cordelia J. of the above programs and TRY will enable our gardens to flourish designated "Indian Country" in the Family. When an Indian child is Fulk, Bradley S. HOW IS YOUR HOUSING OUR BEST to be of service to you. and our flowers to bloom. The main- State of Oklahoma. License plates removed from his or her home, the Fulk, Brandy L. SITUATION???? ANY questions you might have, we tenance department lawn equipment are presently limited to passenger Act mandates the Indian child is Goldthorpe, Justin X. The Wyandotte Nation Housing will gladly answer. PLEASE DO has been out of winter retirement and and recreational vehicles. The offi- placed with family members, extend- Harris, Norman D. Department is in the process of NOT HESITATE TO CALL!!!! the tribal grounds look very attrac- cial tag days set aside for license ed family or members of the child's Harris, Sylvester E. administering different housing pro- tive. issuance are the second and fourth tribe or other Indian families, if pos- Hicks, Gladys grams. One program is an IHS-121 Reba Guilford, Housing Director In April the Wyandotte Nation par- Thursdays of the month. The staff sible. If your family is interested in Hicks, Henry program which will provide a rural Ext. 239 ticipated with the 9 tribes of will try to accommodate your sched- becoming a foster or adoptive home Jewell, Delores A. water connection, drill a well or put Kathy DeWeese, Housing Specialist Northeast Oklahoma in hosting the ule so please call for an appointment in your specific state please call this Jewell, Dorothy M. in a septic and drainfield. This pro- Ext. 236 events of the "Week of the Young if you cannot schedule during offi- office for details. Jewell, Sadie gram has, as its regulation, historical Child". The WOYC is an annual cel- cial tag days. Infant Car Seat Program: Kennedy, Ramona boundary guide-lines--meaning that Title VI Program ebration sponsored by the National Tribal Operations: Family Services has infant, toddler Keown, Bessie we have a designated area we can Association for the Education of Membership applications may be and booster child passenger seats Lautrup, Wilhelmia service. If your well, pump, or sep- The Wyandotte Nation Title VI Young Children. The purpose of the requested by phone and are available available for enrolled Wyandotte Ling, Dewey W. tic is not working properly, you need Part A Program is a grant from DHS WOYC is to focus public attention at the tribal headquarters. In order to Nation children. The child passenger Ling, John to obtain one of the above, or be con- Administration on Aging. The pur- on the needs of young children and be eligible for enrollment an individ- program is currently limited to the Ling, Raymond nected to rural water plus a septic pose of the program is to provide their families and to recognize the ual must have a descendant on a Wyandotte Nation service area. Ling, Warren D. system, please check with Reba or nutrition and socialization, promot- early childhood programs and servic- Wyandotte Nation Roll. Please note Individual Indian Money Account Machala, Christopher A. Kathy to see if you qualify for assis- ing mental and physical well-being es that meet those needs. Activities that the deadline for applications in Whereabouts unknown: Machala, Cyrus E. tance. of the elderly, to advocate for elders’ included a day care parade, a nature 2004 will be August 15th. An origi- The following individuals have an Machala, Mark A. Also, the Housing Department has rights, fight against elder abuse and show, a petting zoo and a puppet nal state certified birth certificate Individual Indian Money Account, Martinez, Hattie a Housing Repair Program (HRP). fraud. show. The puppet show was a pres- must accompany the membership but it is not known where they are: Miller, Norma J. This is a repair program designed to Supportive services include infor- entation of the Public Broadcasting application. We encourage all par- These accounts were established by Montgall, George F. help low-income Indian families mation and assistance, transporta- System program "Between the ents to enroll their children as soon Public Law 98-602, October 30, Mudeater, Catherine who have a sub-standard home tion, telephoning, assessment, cultur- Lions". During that week, over 2000 as birth certificates are available. 1984. An individual must have been Mudeater, Frank D. which needs renovation to be al, education, income support, physi- Ottawa County Children enjoyed the Certificate of Degree of Indian an enrolled Wyandotte Nation tribal Mumpaugh, Florence brought up to standard. This cal fitness, recreation, shopping, and activities. Blood Cards are also issued through member who was born or was alive Nesvold, Charles I includes: roofs, heating, plumbing, counsel. Upcoming in June, the Wyandotte the enrollment department. on the enactment date of October Nesvold, Dean H. insulation, storm windows, doors The program serves meals five Nation Family Services and the Applications are required to obtain a 1984. If you have knowledge of an Nesvold, James O. and perhaps floors which need to be days per week from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Bearskin Healthcare and Wellness CDIB card. A CDIB card is not a individual on the "Whereabouts North, Christine E. repaired. If your home is in need of p.m. Monday through Friday, for Center will a host a month long sum- membership card but specifies the unknown" list please contact Kate Perico, Helen F. repairs in any of the above areas, Native American participants that are mer youth program. Last year over degree of Indian blood a person pos- Randall, at 1-800-256-2539, Ext. Peterson, Brandon L. once again, please contact Reba or 55 years or older. 45 children participated in the youth sesses. 224, or you may write to the Pogue, Jackie l. Kathy to see if we can be of assis- program with emphasis on health Social Services: Wyandotte Nation at P.O. Box 250, Real, Susan R. tance to you. promotion, exercise, educational, The Wyandotte Nation Family Wyandotte, Ok. 74370. Job Hotline Rogers, John B. Another program available to and cultural events. The program is Services Department offers an array Adkisson, Ralph Z., 1-877-WYN-DOTT Rogers, John W. Wyandotte Tribal Members is a pro- geared for children ages 7-12 and of social services to tribal members. Armstrong, Annie J (1-877-996-3688) Rogers, Robert O. gram which provides home-owner- will be held at the Bearskin Those services include but are not Armstrong, Katherine Announcements Rogers, William H. ship opportunities to low-income Healthcare and Wellness Center limited to: school supply vouchers, Bailey, David B. Only Ross, Mildred L. Native American families. We are