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Oklahoma Digital Prairie STATE OF OKLAHOMA YEAR 2006-2007 OKLAHOMA INDIAN NATIONS INFORMATION HANDBOOK COMMEMORATIVE EDITION BARBARA A. WARNER, ExECU11VEDIRECTOR OKLAHOMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION 4545 N. LINCOLN BLVD., SUITE 282 OKLAHOMACITY,OK 73105 PHONE: (405) 521-3828 FAX: (405) 522-4427 WEBSITE: WWW.OIAC.OK.GOY EMAlL: [email protected] Enoch Kelly Haney Enoch Kelly Haney is an internationally recognized artist who has exhib- ited throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. As a professional artist, Haney operates an art marketing company in Seminole and has earned the title of "Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes." Haney's sculpture "The Guardian" was selected by the Arts Standards Committee of the Capitol Preservation Commission to top the Oklahoma State Capi- tol Dome in a dedication ceremony on November 16, 2002. In 2002, Chief Haney, a former Senator, participated in the race for Gov- ernor of the State of Oklahoma. Prior to that, Haney served four terms as a Senator in the Oklahoma State Senate, holding office since 1986, and was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1980 to 1986. As a Senator, Haney served as the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and was a member of the Education, Rules and Transporta- tion Committees. Former Senator Haney was the chief architect of legisla- tion designed to develop and implement educational programs for stu- dents at risk and provided legislative leadership in the development of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City. In 2005, Haney was elected Chief of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, a position once held by his grandfather, Willie Haney, in the 1940s. Previ- ously, he served in the Native American Community as a business con- sultant, councilman and planner/business manager for the Seminole Na- tion. Chief Haney has received numerous awards for his leadership, art- istry, and service to the community from organizations representing edu- cation, tribal governments, the military, arts and business. Past Achievements include: • Member of the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators • Recipient of Honorary Doctorate of Law from Oklahoma City University • Inducted into the Bacone Junior College Hall of Fame • Board member of the Southern Regional Education Board • Chairman of the Joint Committee on State & Tribal Relations of the Oklahoma Legislature • Chairman of the Mekusukey Band of the Seminole Nation • Twice named Legislator of the Year • Producer and Host of a weekly television program • Worked as a consultant and narrator for the Seminole Series, "How the West was Lost," which aired on the Discovery Channel Kelli Brooke, William Michael, Kathy Marie, Damaris Joy, Kutcha John, and John Hudson On the cover: Painting by Seminole artist E. Kelly Haney entitled "Standing His Ground, " Copyright 1995. "This publication, printed by Mercury Press, Inc, is issued by the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission in compliance with § 3-114 of Title 65 of the Oklahoma Statutes. 1,000 copies of this publication have been printed and distributed at a cost of $4.57 each. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries." YEAR 2006-2007 EDITION OKLAHOMA INDIAN NATIONS INFORMATION HANDBOOK Page Board of Commissioners 3 Ex Officio Members 4 Advisory Committee 5 olAC Staff 6-7 Past & Present Leadership 8 OIAC Web site Homepage 9 Introduction & Acknowledgements 13 2006-07 American Indian Statistics At-A-Glance 14 • Federal Dollar Impact (BIA, IHS, HUD) 14-16 • State Revenue Tobacco 17 Motor Fuels 18 • Tribal Statistics Census 2000 19 Oklahoma's Tribal Nations 19 Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes 19 Tribal Schools 19 • Indian Law Tribal Jurisdictions MAPS Project.. 20 Oklahoma Tribal Jurisdiction 20 Courts of Indian Offenses & Tribal Courts 20 Tribal Courts 21 • Indian Business & the Tribal Dollar 21 • Indian Gaming 22 • American Indian Veterans 22 • Oklahoma Indian Nations 23 YEAR 2006-2007 EDITION OKLAHOMA INDIAN NATIONS INFORMATION HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont'd) Page Tribal Nation Headquarters 27 Indian Housing Providers in Oklahoma 28 Tribal Nation Enrollment 29 Tribal Nation Employment 30 Oklahoma Indian Boarding Schools 31 Tribal Nation Ju risdiction by County 32 Tribal Boundaries & OK House Boundaries 33-34 Tribal Boundaries & OK Senate Boundaries 35-36 The Joint Committee on State and Tribal Relations 39 OK House of Representatives Native American Caucus 40-41 Compacts, Contracts, & Agreements • Cross Deputization Ag reements 42-44 • Gaming Compacts 45-46 • TANF Agreements 46 • Boxing Compacts 46 • Tobacco Compacts 47-48 • Motor Fuels Contracts .49 • Motor Vehicle License Compacts .49 The Oklahoma History Center 53 The Native American Cultural & Educational Authority 54 Sovereignty Symposium 55 Oklahoma Native American Day 56 Transportation Tribal Advisory Board (TAB) 56 YEAR 2006 · 2007 OKLAHOMA INDIAN NATIONS INFORMATION HANDBOOK ..SECTION I .. THE OKLAHOMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION THE OKLAHOMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION (OIAC) celebrated its 40th year of existence as a state agency in 2007. The Commission serves as the single point of contact between state government and Oklahoma's In- dian Nations. The Commission's statutory mission is to serve as the liaison between the American Indian citizens of the state, tribal leaders, tribal governments, private sector entities, various Federal and State agencies, and the Executive and Legislative branches of Oklahoma state government. (74 O.S. § 1201) The four (4) primary goals of the Commission are: (1) Create State and Federal Legislation; (2) Create an Advi- sory Committee; (3) Develop and Implement Research Projects and Reports; and (4) Develop Cooperative Programs Between Tribes and State, Federal, & Local governments, Private Entities, Health Organizations, Educational Agencies, Tourism, and Economic Development Entities. The Commission is governed by a Board of Commissioners comprised of nine (9) tribal members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. Appointees serve on the board for three-year terms. Four (4) of the ap- pointed members are enrolled members of tribes represented by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Oklahoma Region (Muskogee) and four (4) are enrolled members of tribes represented by the Bureau of Indian Affairs South- ern Plains Region (Anadarko). There is one additional at-large member. A Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by the Board at the annual meeting, which takes place in July of each year. The nine voting members currently serving as Commissioners are: CHIEF Bill FOLLIS CHAIRMAN DAN JONES CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT Board Chairman Board Vice-Chairman Citizen Potawatomi Nation Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma Ponca Nation of Oklahoma Current Term: 2007-2010 Current Term: 2006-2009 Current Term: 2006-2009 FORMER GOVERNOR KEN BLANCHARD MARY FLUTE-COOKSEY PRINCIPAL CHIEF A.D. ELLIS Absentee Shawnee Tribe Cherokee Nation Muscogee (Creek) Nation Current Term: 2005-2008 Current Term: 2005-2008 Current Term: 2007-2010 FORMER CHIEF CHARLES ENYART ASSISTANT CHIEF CHARLES lOCUST WANDA STONE Eastern Shawnee Tribe United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees Kaw Nation Current Term: 2006-2009 Current Term: 2007-2010 Current Term: 2005-2008 OKLAHOMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION 3 The OIAe is also served by 11 non-voting Ex Officio members representing various state agencies as well as elected officials. The Ex Officio membership and their designees are: Brad Henry, Governor State of Oklahoma Office of the Governor Designee: Jenna McBee SANDY GARRETT, SUPT., PUBLIC INSTRUCT. Department of Education Designee: Valeria Littlecreek NATALIE SHIRLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARDY WATKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOWARD HENDRICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Commerce and Tourism Department of Tourism and Recreation Department of Human Services Designee: Ken Talley Designee: Barbie Elder Designee: Ann Davis . ) (... ~,••....~ t~.;~~ DR. BOB BLACKBURN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BETTY PRICE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS DREW EDMONDSON, ATTORNEY GENERAL Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma Arts Council Office of the Attorney General Designee: Matthew Reed Designee: Lemuel Bardeguez Designee:Peggy Paddyaker SUSAN SAVAGE, SECRETARY OF STATE PHIL TOMLINSON GENA TIMBERMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Office of the Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Native American Cultural & Educ.Auth. Designee: Tojunia Cole Designee: TBD Designee: Stacey Halfmoon OKLAHOMA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION 4 Advisory Committee members represent various fields of expertise not otherwise represented by other individuals of the Board. These members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Chairman of the Board of Commis- sioners. Although 15 members may be appointed, the Advisory Committee is currently represented by eleven (11) individuals: LISETTE BARNES JOSHUA A. BARRETT FLOYD BRINGING GOOD PRESIDENT (Citizen Potawatomi) (Cheyenne-Arapaho) BARNES CONSULTING COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT, BDC GAMING PROGRAMS MANAGER Expertise: Legislative Processes Expertise: Telecommunications STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Expertise: Public and Organizational Mgmt. TRACEY BURRIS (Chickasaw) DR. JAMES COLLARD JIM COX (Comanche) GAMING COMMISSIONER CITY MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHICKASAW NATION GAMING COMM. CITY OF SHAWNEE OKLA. ASSOC. OF CHIEFS OF POLICE Expertise: Gaming Expertise: Municipal Government Expertise: Law Enforcement ARCHIE MASON (Osage) JOHN DAUGHERTY (Shawnee) MICHAEL C. KELLEY (Cherokee) Retired EDUCATOR AREA DIRECTOR PRESIDENT Expertise: Education/Culture OKLAHOMA
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