Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Sept. 15, 2018 -Vol. 14, Issue 17 C-A Language Program presents at 2018 Native American Languages Summit

Latoya Lonelodge Staff Reporter

Preserving the languages of Native Amer- icans has become a pressing and vital topic across tribal nations. With the end of each passing generation, languages of various tribes have become more endangered. Lan- guage programs within several Native Tribes are actively working to preserve their respec- tive languages for future generations to come. The U.S. Department of Health and Hu- man Service’s Administration for Native Americans (ANA), along with other agencies, co-hosted the 2018 Native American Lan- guages Summit: Honoring the Gift of Native American Languages as a two day event at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Okla. The summit was an opportunity for tribal language programs to share and present cur- rent teaching methods and other resources used within their programs. Of the many programs present, the and Language Program shared information on their current Master Apprentice (MA) grant that will end in The Cheyenne and Program was one of the Tribes who presented at the 2018 Native American Languages Summit in Midwest City, Okla. James 2019. Sleeper, lead Arapaho apprentice and Rebecca Risenhoover, Language Program director are on stage during their presentation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Language Language summit / pg. 5 Program to the audience. (Photo / Latoya Lonelodge) Talk to your kids about tobacco: Five tips to get you started Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. It’s also one of the toughest, especially when it comes to discussing important issues like tobacco use. But as statis- tics show, youth tobacco use is a serious problem. It’s inevitable that your child will face peer pressure and targeted messaging from big tobacco. That’s why it is essential to talk to your kids about the dangers of tobacco use. As a parent, your attitudes and opinions will strongly in- fluence your child’s behavior. You can play a huge role in helping your children make the right choices when it comes to tobacco, protecting Environmental impacts of climate change is them and improving the health of our state. of Cheyenne and Arapaho EOC The following five tips can help you get the conversation can could adapt to the climate changes happen- Rosemary Stephens started: Editor-in-Chief Our culture and traditions ing on their reservation and implement a plan rely on healthy plants, animals, of action to prepare for those changes. Part Share the facts. Climate change. One of the most controver- air and water. Climate change is of the process, he believed, vital to the plan Give your children the hon- sial topics in today’s news headlines, whether already impacting us.” was interviewing elders of the tribes to gain est facts about tobacco so they you are a skeptic or a believer, whether you their knowledge of how the environment had can make the right choice. If can see the changes or not … changes in our “ changed over the years. friends or relatives have been “When developing our plan, one of the affected by tobacco-related ill- environment are occurring at a rapid pace. Mike Durglo, Tribal Preservation main things we wanted to do and one of the nesses, explain the role tobac- The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Envi- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ronmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Envi- most important things we felt like was to get co played. ronmental Oversight Committee (EOC) hosted knowledge from our elders. The buzzword Talk early and often. their monthly meeting on the topic of climate today is Traditional Ecological Knowledge, One in five stu- the first tribes in the to develop a change. Guest speaker Mike Durglo best an- but we all know what that is … it’s just sitting dents uses tobacco. It’s never climate plan in 2012. swered questions of what is a tribal climate down and listening to our elders and talking too early to warn your child of change plan and what does it look like? “The reason we did that was because we with them to gain the knowledge and the wis- were seeing impacts of climate change on our the dangers of tobacco use. Durglo, a member of the Confederated Sal- dom they have” Durglo said. Help your child learn to reservation, not only on our national resourc- Climate change is affecting the cultural ish Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, say NO. located in western Montana along the Flat- es but on our cultural resources also,” Durglo and traditional aspects of many Tribes, Durglo head River, was over the tribes’ Environmental said. said. Winters are not as cold, massive wildfires Durglo started the climate plan so that they Protection Division when they became one of Climate change / pg. 5 Smoking cessation / pg. 8 PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne and Arapaho Domestic Violence Program initiates change

through men’s project Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ responding to preventing domestic vio- half (48.8 percent) of all Domestic Violence Program is hoping lence. men have dealt with some to reach and target men for mentors/sup- “In doing so we are tackling a really sort of psychological ag- port in their continuing efforts to end the big problem and something a lot of peo- gression by an intimate cycle of domestic abuse and sexual vio- ple don’t like to talk about. I am trying to partner. This number is lence within their communities. break away from this stigma of discus- equal to women at 48.4 Under the facilitator, Sonia Hoffman, sion being a negative thing and that it’s percent. Nearly one in 18 the first meeting of the Warrior’s Project not our business because it is. We need men have been stalked by met on Aug. 30 at the Native American to, as a community; step up and recog- an intimate partner, to the Church building in Concho, Okla., for an nize this problem isn’t just “their prob- point they were scared for introductory project kick off meeting. lem” it’s all of our problem,” Hoffman their life or safety or the “This project is called the Warrior’s said. lives or safety of loved Project and the reason why we decided According to a study from the Nation- ones and an estimat- to bring this to our community is because al Institute of Justice, some 84 percent ed five percent of male we have a lack of male representation in of American Indian and Native homicide victims annu- our fight against domestic violence. That women have experienced violence in ally are killed by an inti- is pretty much the core reason why we their lifetime, and more than half have mate partner. have decided to start this project,” Hoff- endured this violence at the hands of an “Remember it’s okay The Domestic Vilolence Program Outreach Counselor Sonia Hoffman man said. intimate partner. More than two-thirds to ask for help. Be sure leads the discussion at the first meeting of the Warrior’s Project in Con- What is temporarily being called the of the women, or 66 percent, say they to be , humble, ac- cho, Okla. (Photos / Rosemary Stephens) Warrior’s Project, with an official name have been the victims of psychological cepting and make sure for the group in the making, their goals aggression by a partner. you listen to one anoth- will be to serve as a strong, unified group Comparatively, roughly 35 percent er and in our Native American culture to increase public awareness and combat of women and 28 percent of men in the we use a lot of humor, so please don’t domestic abuse and sexual violence. Part general population of the U.S. have ex- take anything personally. Be sure to use of their mission statement includes: perienced rape, physical violence, and/ your strengths, but don’t be negative, To provide leadership as positive role or stalking by an intimate partner in their step up but don’t hold others back. Key models for men and women of all ages. lifetime. words to remember when facilitating a To provide education and training on In addition, more than half of all group is honesty, support, trust, respect, the impact of domestic abuse and sexual Native women who have experienced commitment, prayer, integrity, love, violence. abuse say they have also endured sexu- open-mindedness, honor, boundaries, To promote healthy and safe relation- al assault, and another 48 percent have wellness, healing, confidentiality and ships. been stalked. individuality,” Hoffman said. To engage in community activities to Another role of the support group Hoffman said in conducting research further the goals of the group. will also be to offer support for the she found domestic violence was some- “The idea is to form a strong sup- male victims of domestic violence. Do- thing tribes never did, it was something port group of and for Tribal men. Men, mestic violence, whether against wom- that was brought over with the Euro- who can mentor, provide support and a en or men, often goes unreported. Men, peans as there were laws in placed that shoulder to lean on for those who strug- in particular, may decide not to report allowed men to beat on their women, gle with aggressive, violent behaviors violence by an intimate partner to law because they were considered property. towards women. And to be an example enforcement for fear of being labeled “We want to bring back our cultural for tribal youth in developing healthy re- the instigator or not believed. Domestic lifestyle of the Cheyenne and Arapa- lationships in their lives,” Hoffman said. violence against men is real and takes ho people because a lot of our families She said the Domestic Violence Pro- just as many forms as domestic vio- are centered around our women and it and sexual assault. gram would be more of a facilitator of lence against women, physical, sexual, seems our youth have forgotten that. And Additional meetings to initiate partic- the group to assist with getting it up and reproductive, financial, emotional and how important healthy relationships are ipation were held Sept. 5 in Watonga, running. The group will generally meet psychological. to our entire community,” Hoffman said. Okla., and Sept. 12 in Clinton, Okla. monthly to offer opportunities for edu- About one in seven men ages 18 and Hoffman said this was a first step to To learn more about the Warriors cation, discussion and awareness regard- older have experienced severe physical try and help her community to try and do Project call Hoffman at 405-295-1525. ing the role of men in addressing and violence by an intimate partner. Almost something to prevent domestic violence

Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief 405-422-7446 / [email protected] Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 New study links fracking to unsustainable water use By Tina Casey Protection Agency took steps to regain some semblance of water resources since the US fracking boom began gathering oversight but its efforts were crippled by the information gap steam and they have assembled quite a body of research. Everybody is talking about a new report that credits the resulting from regulatory loopholes. The new study builds on earlier research, which suggests US oil and gas fracking boom with a 770% increase in wa- It’s also worth noting that Obama’s “all of the above” en- that fracking adds another layer of stress in areas that are al- ter consumption over the past few years. The sharp increase ergy policy allowed for natural gas as a cleaner alternative ready experiencing water resource issues. is certainly eye-catching but it’s not exactly a surprise. The to coal, though the purported advantages of natural gas have That stress doesn’t necessarily have to directly impact force of the water-energy nexus is strong within the fossil fuel been shrinking as more evidence of public health risks accu- public health or the environment. It could also impact eco- industry, especially when the idea is to force massive vol- mulates (that’s over and above climate impacts, btw). nomic activity. umes of water into underground rock formations. Anecdotal evidence about water contamination is also pil- Here’s the money quote: So, what’s really the point of the new fracking study? ing up, but hard evidence about the impact of fracking on The amount of water used per well for hydraulic fracturing Fracking And Water local water resources is still, well, hard to come by. surged by up to 770 percent between 2011 and 2016 in all For those of you new to the topic, fracking is short for The New Fracking Study major U.S. shale gas and oil production regions, a new Duke hydrofracturing, the practice of pumping water doctored with In that context, consider that the sheer volume of water University study finds. chemicals and other substances into shale formations, to jar involved in fracking could pose economic risks to local com- The volume of brine-laden wastewater that fracked oil and loose oil and gas. munities, whether or not the operation actually contaminates gas wells generated during their first year of production also Fracking has a decades-long history in the US, but until local water resources. increased by up to 1440 percent during the same period, the recently it was only a sidebar to conventional drilling. After That brings us around to the new study. The Avner Ven- study shows. the Bush administration loosened water federal water quality gosh Research Group at Duke University’s Nicholas School If this rapid intensification continues, fracking’s water regulations in the early 2000’s, the fracking boom took off of the Environment is behind it, and that should be one tipoff footprint could grow by up to 50-fold in some regions by the like a rocket. that this particular study is particularly significant. year 2030, raising concerns about its sustainability, partic- During the Obama administration, the US Environmental The team has been investigating the impact of fracking on Fracking and water / pg. 4 Ninth special session of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Legislature Rosemary Stephens Editor-in-Chief

The ninth special session of the Seventh Legislature called by Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana convened on Aug. 30 at the Tribal Headquarters in Concho, Okla. The public hearing portion of the session began at 10:07 a.m. with six legislators present at roll call, A1 Billie Sutton, A2 Kendricks Sleeper, A3 Patrick Spottedwolf, C1 Burl Buf- falomeat, C3 Sonny Redshin and C4 Byron Byrd. The public hearing is designed for discussion about each agenda item and the opportunity for individuals in the audience and legis- lators to ask questions. Following the public hearing, the Special Session is called into order at 2 p.m. for the actual vote for each agenda item. Upon roll call at the special session for voting purposes, all legislators were present except A4 Winslow Sankey. There were seven items on the agenda as follows: A resolution for confirmation of Nathan Hart to the posi- tion of Executive Director of Business. A resolution for confirmation of Erwin Pahmahmie to the position of Executive Director of Labor. A resolution for confirmation of Angela Blind to the posi- tion of Executive Director of Transportation. A resolution to submit grant proposal for FY2019 Wa- ter Management, Planning and Pre-Development Program (N34). A resolution for Gov. Wassana to purchase 32 acres of property in Woodward, Okla. (SW/4 of Section 15, T22 N, R 20 W.I.M. Woodward, County, Oklahoma) A bill to amend the 2018 Annual Budget – Executive Branch. A bill to amend the 2018 Annual Budget – Legislative Branch.

Agenda items one through three pertained to confirmation of executive director nominees Wassana. The nominees in- cluded Nathan Hart for the Dept. of Business, Erwin Pahmah- mie for the Dept. of Labor and Angela Blind for the Dept. of Transportation. All three new departments were previously approved by the Seventh Legislature and unanimously voted Above: Mid-year budget modifications submitted to the legislature from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Executive Office on Aug. 30. Below: Mid- into existence by tribal citizens at a special Tribal Council year budget modifications submitted by the Seventh Legislature. meeting held Aug. 4. and the new grant propos- Hart stated some of the goals for the Dept. of Business al will enhance and further include telecommunications, fire management / wild land fire the goals of the tribes for the training, and building construction crews to employ more preparation of comprehen- tribal citizens. sive reservation water man- “We want to expand our farm and ranch by taking the land agement development plans back over from all the leases and harvesting our own wheat,” and necessary assessments to Hart said. define and characterize tribal Pahmahmie has been director over the Employment Train- water resources. The grant is ing Administration (ETA) since 2011. Some of the programs in the amount of $85,000. that will fall under the Dept. of Labor include, adult language Agenda item four passed program, vocational rehabilitation, run and operate Office of with a vote of 7 for, 1 absent. Veteran Affairs, the Tribal Employment Rights Office and Agend item five approves Workforce Policy. Wassana to purchase 32 acres Blind stated she has been working on the development in Woodward, Okla., at the and creation of the Dept. of Transportation since 2008. The rate of $6,000/per acre for Dept. of Transportation will encompass Fleet Management, the tribes to pursue building road construction crews, vehicle maintenance/auto mechanic a possible travel center, com- training in conjunction with the Dept. of Labor and a gov- munity center and hotel along ernment-to-government agreement to do away with 638 con- the I-40 corridor. With the tracts., allowing for more funding for the Dept. of Transpor- Agenda item six, the executive branch, the 2018 approved property being 30 miles from Seiling, Okla., the economic tation. budget was $22,394,972.56. There were 23 budget increase impact for tribal citizens living in the Seiling area will also After the vote, agenda items one through three, executive requests totaling $7,295.910.34 for a total 2018 budget in- benefit from the purchase. director confirmation of Hart, Pahmahmie and Blind were crease of $29,654,882.90. (See Executive Branch chart.) “I think we need to think outside the box. My vision is we passed with a vote of 7 for, 1 absent. Agenda item seven, the legislative branch, the 2018 ap- go as far out as we can to establish a foothold and claim what Agenda item four gives approval to submit the FY2019 proved budget was $2,234,331.00. The legislative branch re- is ours,” Wassana said. Water Management, Planning and Pre-Development Program quested an increase of $440,000.00 bringing the total 2018 After the vote, agenda item five passed with a vote of 7 grant proposal, which is key to the tribes pursuing their water budget increase to $2,674.331.00. (See Legislative Branch for, 1 absent. rights down the road. A U.S. Geological Survey agreement chart.) Agenda items six and seven pertained to budget modifi- for a Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Water Study is currently Both agenda items six and seven passed with a vote of 7 cations for the executive branch and the legislative branch. underway from the prvious BIA grant awarded to the tribes, for, 1 absent.

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continuedFracking from pg. 3 and water Understanding Medicare ularly in arid or semi-arid also send up a red flag for regions in western states, or national security planners. other areas where ground- Access to water is an age- water supplies are stressed old source of human con- and Medicare Advantage or limited. flict, climate change and In other words, the study population growth are ex- could provide communities acerbating water resource with a fact-based platform issues, and that is one of the Plans for limiting or prohibiting reasons why the US Depart- The advantages in choosing original Medicare and disad- generally charge a lower premium than original Medicare or fracking, even if there is no ment of Defense is among vantages of choosing Medicare Advantage Plan for patients none at all. Nonetheless, Medicare Advantage plans are not evidence of water contami- those linking climate change of the Indian Health Service necessarily the best for everyone because they restrict your nation. impacts to global instability. What are the Advantages of Medicare? choices and have other disadvantages. The missing link is hard The Duke team connects Part A Medicare You have fewer Choices evidence that fracking in- the dots (breaks added for Part A Medicare is hospital insurance covering inpatient Medicare Advantage plans must offer at least as much hibits existing agricultural readability): care at hospitals, hospitals that specialize in critical care and coverage as Medicare A and B for hospital and medical in- operations or other econom- It has been estimated that skilled nursing facilities. In addition, Part A also covers the surance. After that, the insurance companies make the rules. ic activity. A 2016 study in global water withdrawal home health and hospice care. These plans operate as health maintenance and preferred pro- Canada indicates that more for energy production con- Part B Medicare vider organizations, so they use a network of approved health information on that score stitutes 15% of the world’s Part B Medicare is medical insurance that pays for neces- care providers. may be forthcoming. That total water consumption. sary medical services and supplies. With this coverage, you If you want to go outside the network, you may pay more study found a measurable Rapidly diminishing glob- may be required to pay a premium. Part B Medicare covers or have no coverage at all. The company decides when you impact on the yield of irri- al water resources due to doctor services, outpatient care, various home care and phys- must have a referral to see a specialist, and what care is medi- gated crops related to frack- population growth and cli- ical or occupational therapy. cally necessary and therefore covered by insurance. ing during “agriculturally mate change have further Who is Eligible? A disadvantage to IHS patients who enroll in a Medicare active months.” exacerbated energy depen- Those who are eligible for Medicare are those who are 65 Advantage plan must use a network approved health care pro- Water Pressure And Na- dence on water availability, or older and those who are eligible for Railroad Retirement or viders to get their medical referrals to see an outside special- tional Security particularly in water-scarce Social Security benefits. Those who are 65 or older and have a ist. The new study should regions. spouse or former spouse who receives Railroad Retirement or IHS providers are not authorized health care providers in Social Security benefits. Those individuals who have worked the Medicare Advantage plan network and cannot make med- 40 works quarters and social security was taken out or who ical referrals to outside specialists. have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for at The Purchased Referred Care cannot pay the medical cost least 24 months, or have the end stage of kidney disease, are to outside specialist because the IHS providers cannot make also eligible for Medicare. medical referrals to outside specialists. Advantage to the IHS patients who enroll in the original You Can’t Join or Change at Will Medicare patients can go to any health care providers who You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan or change accepts Medicare. from one Medicare Advantage plan to another during the open IHS accepts Medicare and their physicians can make re- enrollment period, which is between October 15 and Decem- ferrals. IHS can pay for medical services because the provid- ber 7 of each year. You can switch from Medicare Advantage ers are able to make referrals to their patients. to original Medicare both during this open enrollment period The Disadvantages of choosing Medicare Advantage Plan and from January 1 to February 14. Private insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage Outside the enrollment periods, you cannot change plans, as an alternative to original Medicare hospital and medical even if the insurance company has dropped your doctors from coverage. Medicare Advantage plans usually pay for pre- its network. You also cannot enroll in a Medicare Advantage scriptions, unlike original Medicare. In addition, these plans plan if you have end-stage kidney disease.

Elder Care Program 2018 Summer Cooling Assistance Application

EFFECTIVE SEPT. 7, 2018 Tribal members will not be charged rental fee for usage of Tribal Community Centers A $100 DEPOSIT is required and may be refunded if the Community Center is cleaned and no building damages are incurred. We do require at least two weeks notice for the scheduling process prior to the event. This includes Tribal programs. Allow up to 24 hours for confirmation of the date request- ed. Submit via email, fax, mail or hand deliver application to the caretakers at selected community centers and/or Marina Gaytan located at the Culture & Heritage offices, 700 N. Black Kettle Blvd., Building 1 in Concho, Okla. Please remember BEFORE advertising your event, the date requested should be con- firmed by Marina Gaytan by calling 405-422-7433 or by email, [email protected]. Please note: Look for your Summer Cooling Assistance Appli- Language & Culture Program, 700 N. Black Kettle Blvd., Building 1, PO Box 145, cation in the mail. Electric bills will begin being accepted Sept. Concho, OK 73022 / 405-422-7433 (O) / 405-422-8267 (FAX) 4, 2018 through Oct. 12, 2018. For more information contact the Elder Care Program at 405-422-7411.

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continuedLanguage from pg. 1 summit “We have a Master Ap- In collaborating prentice grant that we re- and seeing firsthand ceived from ANA and we’re how other language in our third year. It’s a big programs across tribal thing because it’s a very nations are conducting competitive grant and so we language teachings, just received a back to back the C-A language pro- one, it’s been in existence for gram will incorporate over 20 years and we never any vital information produced any speakers and that they learned at so that was a big thing for the summit with those me when I took over is ‘why willing to learn the don’t we have employees languages. that are speakers’ and so we “Well I know that decided to do this, I got my we are excited, ev- staff together, I took all their erything that we’ve ideas and put in mine and we been learning through started it and we were award- this immersion we’re ed. So with this our goal is to excited to share with be conversationally fluent,” the communities. So Rebecca Risenhoover, C-A when we have com- Language director said. munity classes or we With the hopes of spark- have the language Cheyenne and Arapaho Language Program Director Rebecca Risenhoover ad- ing fluent speakers in the hour coming up, we dresses the audience during the 2018 Native American Languages Summit held in tribes’ languages, there is really look forward to Midwest City, Okla. much work to be done influ- meeting people that realm were present at the encing the community. are really interested in the two-day language summit, “This is an amazing proj- language and just spending including Joy Hofmeister, ect and I think this is bene- time with them and helping Oklahoma Superintendent ficial for our tribes, for our them, like speakers help us,” of Public Instruction, Dessa people and I’d love to see James Sleeper, Arapaho lead Dawson, Director of World this continue. We’re going to apprentice said. Language Education at the have to do this several times Risenhoover said attend- Oklahoma State Department in order for us to gain speak- ing workshops and summits of Education, Jacob Tsotigh, ers to actually teach the lan- has helped their program Tribal Education Specialist guage, in hopefully schools, prepare for future endeavors. for National Indian Educa- colleges and I feel like this is “It’s been really good, tion Association, Ron Les- the first step that we’re at to it’s always nice to get away sard, Acting Executive Di- produce teachers in the long from the office to see - oth rector for the White House run,” Risenhoover said. er language programs and Initiative on American Indi- With the challenge of see what they’re doing be- an Education, and Quinton learning and teaching a new cause it gives us ideas, this RomanNose, Executive Di- language, the C-A language MA grant, like four or five rector for Tribal Education tackles the job of learning years ago when I first started Departments National As- two languages respectively for the language program, I sembly. for the heard about it and I was like In November 2012, the and the Arapaho language. this is something that we U.S. Department of Health “It’s been a really good need to be doing and then and Human Service’s Ad- experience listening to peo- every conference I would ministration for Native ple talk from all around the go to those workshops and Americans, the U.S. Depart- continent about their ef- then that’s where that came ment of Interior’s Bureau forts to save the languages. about so it helps us think of of Indian Education and the Whenever you get to hear future plans. It revives us U.S. Department of Educa- how things are working from if we’re in a rut or any- tion/White House Initiative in other communities and thing, then we see what other on American Indian and whenever some of the things people are doing, we’re like Alaska Native Education match up with what things ‘oh well lets try it’ and I’ve signed a Memorandum of that you’ve been doing, it been this way with my staff Agreement (MOA) to col- helps with getting reassur- this entire time, just try, if laborate on programming, ance of what kind of path it doesn’t work, it doesn’t language resource devel- you’re on. If you’re going in work, at least you can say opment and policy across the right path or not and then you tried it. I’m all about their agencies. The MOA also, being able to find dif- just giving it a go and if not, encourages programs and ferent methods to share with then we learn from it,” Ris- projects supported by any of community members and enhoover said. the MOA partners to include children and family, it’s been Along with various tribal instruction in and preserva- really good to see,” Michael language programs across tion of Native American lan- Elizondo, Cheyenne lead ap- the nation, other guest guages. prentice said. speakers in the education PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne and Arapaho leaders share tribes’ progress at monthly AICCO meeting On Monday, Aug. workshop and a two- 27, Cheyenne and day Indianpreneurship Arapaho Gov. Reg- class. The graduation gie Wassana gave a recognition ceremo- special presentation, ny will be held on along with Lt. Gov. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 Gib Miles and eco- during the Gathering nomic development Business Summit at director Nathan Hart the Choctaw Casino in at the Leadership Na- Durant, Okla. tive Oklahoma (LNO) Gov. Wassana dis- monthly session host- cussed the history and ed by the American In- culture of the Chey- dian Chamber of Com- enne and Arapaho merce of Oklahoma Tribes while Lt. Gov. (AICCO) in Lawton, Miles shared some Okla. Arapaho history with Leadership Na- the attendees. Later tive Oklahoma (LNO) in the presentation, states it is committed Hart shared a video to improving Oklaho- of economic develop- ma’s future for com- ment opportunities and munities, Native and projects in the future non-Native alike, by for the Cheyenne and encouraging, install- Arapaho Tribes. ing, and facilitating a Gov. Wassana support network of dy- thanked the AICCO namic leaders with a for the invitation to tribal perspective in speak and opportunity mind. The LNO course to share some of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana and Lt. Gov. Gilbert Miles were guest includes seven month- Cheyenne and Arapa- speakers at the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma’s monthly meeting ly sessions including a ho Tribes’ progress. in Lawton, Okla. (Courtesy photo) two-day team building

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Photos / Latoya Lonelodge Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7 Having the tough conversation: Suicide By Kimberly Burk, CATT correspondent lessness or the death of a parent or loved one are more vulnerable to depression and to Young people are surprisingly open to post-traumatic stress disorder, Fletcher said. conversations about suicide, says Kateri Native Americans in the LGBT commu- Fletcher, director of substance abuse pro- nity have an especially high suicide rate, grams for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. Fletcher said. But once a child has been identified as in “Suicide is about wanting emotional pain need of intervention, she said, “the hardest dead,” Fletcher said. “The biggest factor is part is the adults’ reaction.” feeling hopeless.” “As adults, we need to join the conversa- Mental health workers “don’t talk people tion with them and get over our fears,” she out of it, we just give them different options,” also participate in traditional healing cere- stance abuse. said. “A lot of people are afraid to deal with she said. monies, sports, hand games and storytelling, Resources available to C-A families in- suicide. But anybody can be trained to deal Options include seeking counseling and Fletcher said. Being told creation stories and clude the Indian Health Service and the Red with it.” medication for depression, and making a plan the histories of their ancestors “teaches kids Rock Behavioral Health centers in El Reno ASSIST (Applied Suicide Skills Interven- to reach a point in their lives where they no that resiliency is in their blood, that they were and Clinton, and people who are suicidal can tion Training) is a program where lay people longer feel the way they do. meant to be here,” she said. also go to a hospital emergency room. The can learn how to ask “the question,” Fletcher When patients are admitted to a crisis unit, On Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., Fletcher suicide telephone hotline is 1-800-273-8255. said. Fletcher said, the treatment incorporates fam- will be one of the speakers during a commu- There is now a suicide hotline that people Typically, the right question to ask if you ily counseling. Parents learn about communi- nity listening session at tribal headquarters can text, which many young people are more suspect someone is suicidal is “Have you ty resources and about tools available to their in Concho. She will address suicide and sub- comfortable with, at 741741. ever thought about suicide?” children, such as coping skills. The question should not be phrased as Fletcher previously was a counselor at “You aren’t thinking suicide, are you?” which Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, where can sound judgmen- students are screened tal and might not be for suicide at the be- answered honestly, “As adults, we need to join the ginning of every Fletcher said. conversation and get over our school year. Fletcher “You need to fears. A lot of people are afraid to said she worked in practice and gain deal with suicide. But anybody can the boys’ dormito- confidence so the ry, where students be trained to deal with it ...” first time you ask the routinely came to question is not in a her to report feeling crisis situation,” she said. depressed or suicidal or to express concern People who sign up for ASSIST also learn about a fellow student. about the common factors that make people After one student said he felt isolated and vulnerable to suicide, and find out what re- that no one cared about him, he was asked to sources are available. make a list of all the people he knew who did A shortage of resources, Fletcher said, is care about him or were available for him to one reason Native Americans have the na- talk to. He carried the list in his pocket and tion’s highest suicide rate. Other contribut- would get it out and read it every time he felt ing factors are untreated depression, poverty, lonely, Fletcher said. hopelessness, drug use and what she calls Riverside has focused more on suicide “secrecy,” which is a cultural tendency to re- prevention in recent years, Fletcher said. sist seeking help or talking to anyone about About a year ago, just before school started, personal problems. five young people who had been Riverside “Suicide is preventable,” Fletcher said. students took their own lives. Four were from The suicide rate is especially high among the same tribe in Arizona, and two had been Native youth, Fletcher said, and mental scheduled to return to Riverside that fall. health workers can help by screening for On Sept. 8, Riverside held its first suicide ACE, which stands for Adverse Childhood prevention powwow. The purpose, Fletcher Experiences. said, was to stress those Native cultural tradi- Children whose home lives have includ- tions such as singing, dancing and gathering ed parental drug and alcohol abuse, domestic as a community can provide happiness and violence, incarceration of a parent or loved be a protective factor in suicide prevention. one, divorce, sexual or physical abuse, home- People who are seeking wellbeing can PAGE 8 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei

Eating Foot Care & Diabetes healthy Tara Conway, MS, RD, LD, CDE for DIABETES C&A Diabetes Wellness Program The state fair is here and moisturizing lotion, remem- slide up and down which can around the fair, remember Calendar it’s a time where we will in- ber not to apply it between cause blisters. to take long breaks from Nation Fair crease our walking. Persons the toes. Never walk barefoot in- walking, take an extra pair Sept. 21-23, 2018 at the Comanche Nation Complex in who are diagnosed with dia- Inspect your feet daily side or outside which puts of socks in case it is raining Lawton, Okla. For more information visit www.comanchen- betes are at an increased risk for cuts, bruises, blisters or you at risk for stepping on or your feet sweat. If you ationfair.com. for problems with their feet. swelling. Tell your doctor nails, pebbles or anything have a wheel chair or rolator Medical professionals are right away if you find some- that can hurt your feet. Make it might be beneficial to take Memorial Dance for Rena Rose Buffalomeat seeing an increase of blisters thing wrong. sure to check your feet for to the fair with you. The fair Youngbear and Marguerite Sue Whitebear Spotted- on their patients feet which Take care of your toe- cracks. might also have wheel chair corn can lead to foot ulcers. You nails. Ask your health care Wear clean dry socks, rentals and possible scoot- Sept. 22, 2018 at the Watonga Community Center in Wa- should have a comprehen- professional how to take care change them daily. Avoid the ers. tonga, Okla. Gourd dance at 3 p.m., supper at 5-6 p.m., with sive foot exam every year. of your toenails. It is recom- wrong type of socks, avoid For more information dance to follow. Buckskin and cloth dance contests, winner Do you know how to take mended to let your physician type elastic bands (they re- and tips on wellness contact take all, $1000 each. care of your feet? The fol- cut your toenails, in a square duce circulation.) Don’t Tara Conway at the Diabetes MC Burl Buffalomeat and Eddie Mahsett, HS Kendall lowing are some tips to help which will decrease your wear thick or bulky socks Wellness Program 405-422- Kauley and Red Stone (Jim Anquoe), HM George Levi-Vilas you take care of your feet. chance of in grown toenails. which can irritate the skin. 7685 or toll free at 800-247- Gwoompi, HL KayKay Franklin and Bobbie White Thunder, Wash your feet in warm Keep your feet warm and Wear socks to bed if your 4612 ext. 27685 or email Host Red Moon Gourd Clan, AD Bowstring Clan and Hon- water every day and dry dry. feet get cold at night, do not [email protected]. ored Elder Margie Pewo. your feet well, especially be- Always wear shoes that use a heating pad or hot wa- Sources: https://www.cdc. tween the toes. fit well, good fitting socks ter bottle. gov/tobacoo/campaign/tips/dis- Planning & Development Program Elk City Com- Keep the skin soft with to ensure your feet do not When you are walking eases/diabetes.html. munity Meeting 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24, 2018 at the Carnegie Hall, 215 W. Broadway in Elk City, Okla. Potluck meal. Topic of discus- sion, omments and input on the porposed Elk City Communi- ty Center. For more information call 405-422-7620.

Memorial Dance for Gerald (JC) Panana Jr. Sept. 29, 2018 at the Clinton Community Center in Clin- ton, Okla. Supper at 5 p.m. with dance to follow. Special in- vitation to all chiefs and headsmen. JC is the son of Gerald Panana Sr., and the late Marcel- la Howlingwolf Panana. His Cheyenne name is Ho’nek- enotoomache, Wolf Robe. JC was a member of the Kit Fox and Dog Soldier societies. MC Creg Hart, HS Jason Goodblanket, HMD Melvin Miles, HLD Sarah Fanman, HTBD Levi Baker, HTGD McK- enna Lime, Host Hoffman Family, Co-Host Red Moon Gourd Clan and AD Bart Williams.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Warrior’s Celebra- tion Sept. 29-30, 2018 at the Canton Arena, by Lucky Star Ca- sino in Canton, Okla. Sat., Sept. 29 Honoring Women Veterans with raising of flag at 0615 hours. Breakfast and registration (for veterans only) 0700-1000 hours. Gourd dance at 1400 and grand entry at 1700 hours. Special invitation to Mr. Harvey Pratt, US Ma- rine Corps, artist, Cheyenne Chief and winner of the Nation- al Native American Veterans Memorial design contest at the American Indian Smithsonian Museum in Washinton, D.C. MC Max Bear, Navy, Honored Lady Veterans, Virginia OBITS Cometsevah-Chapman, Navy, Honored Man Veteran Lar- ry Roman Nose, US Marine Corps, HMD Barry Hamilton, Army, HLD Pam Heap of Birds, Army, HS Ruben Watan, Army, ADs Carol Limpy, Army, Elizabeth Catagas, US Ma- rine Corps, Trevor Aquilar, Army and Brad Blackowl, Army. Contest coordinator Jesse Hamilton, Army.

continuedSmoking from pg. 1 cessation Youth are highly vulnerable to the tions or share their feelings and concerns. pressures of their peers and the tobacco Lead by example. Children of parents industry. Help them create a plan for how who use tobacco are more likely to try it to say “no” when faced with these pres- themselves. If you use tobacco, don’t do sures. it in your child’s presence, and definitely Make it a two-way conversation. don’t leave it anywhere that they can get Talk with, not at your child. Listen it. Better yet, set a healthy example by carefully and actively to what your child quitting with FREE help from the Okla- says, and encourage them to ask ques- homa Tobacco Helpline. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 9

Aug. 29 Happy Belated Birthday Gilbert Lamebull Jr. I am old and slow but Happy Birthday anyway! From Elsie Ruth and her family

Happy belated birthday to a Sept 29th very good friend of mine Tom Lincoln Joziah Whiteshield Happy 6th birthday to Happy 8th Birthday to Tom, I’m happy we got to kick Was born Aug. 18,2018 at 5:13 a.m. to proud parents our baby girl, Peyton my beautiful little queen, it these last few years even Kristian Whiteshield & Chantel Little Light of Lame Deer, Annie BullComing. We Aiyana Jade Bearshield! under these circumstances. Mont. love you so much and I love you more than You’ve always stayed positive Grandparents are Reida whiteshield & Jaime Quiroz of can’t believe how fast all the stars in the sky! with your chin up and California you are growing! Love From mommy and the shoulders back, I like that. you always, momma rest of the family! Your brother from another Wilma, daddy Peanuts, mother, Polo Puro Amor sissy Kendra and dada Armadillo. Henry

To my family, Jacob, Albert, Knalaycia, Ava and mama I can’t express two and a half years of missing you five! Always understand that you kids and momma are what matters the most to me. Just keep praying and keep the faith, we will be reunited. We will! I know you kids ain’t the same size. I never forget all of you and mom’s smiling faces. I promise you five it will all get better, be patient. I want you to know I love you kids and our momma! I couldn’t have gotten blessed with our kids without you! We will always be a family no matter what. Take care, love your dad Samuel Bear. Halfway done! Congratulations to Tahlo (CG3) I would like to say happy Congratulations to Glory Gray Congratulations to Baby Emily La Gray birthday to my beautiful First Place in Junior Girls’ Fancy Miyah Gray Second Place Winner – 2018 baby’s mother Jennifer To my kids, all seven of my blessings need to Shawl 2018 American Indian Expo American Indian Expo Beautiful Riggles, I can’t thank know daddy’s coming home! So proud of our Glory girl who lately Beautiful Baby Contest Winner Baby Contest (3-4 year olds) you enough for blessing Keenan, Kissna, Kristopher, Kiyah, Lastarza, has been wanting to dance with the (0-11 months) Also winner of the Elders Choice me with our daughter, you Livia and baby William Joseph Four Horns big girls instead of tiny tots. Proud parents are Joe Hales and Award for his old school fancy do so much on your own watch the horizon. Celebrations banded Glory won first place at the Carmen (C.J.) Gray dance outfit I don’t know how you do here children! Start the grill, my cook outs are Choctaw Nation Capitol Powwow Maternal grandparents are Cecil Proud parents are Cecil and Hauli it. You’re a strong Indian born once again. Mistakes are meant to be Grounds on Sept. 1 for Junior Girls’ and Carmen Gray Gray. Maternal grandparents are woman, my wonder forgiven – coming home where it all began. Fancy Shawl. Her little brother Maternal great-grandparents are Cecil and Carmen Gray. Maternal woman. You inspire me I love you all so much. Until then, love dad Tahlo had to be right there with her Ralph Leland Dru and Beulah Penn great-grandparents are Ralph every day, I’m so proud Levi Four Horns to celebrate. This is Glory’s first Maternal great-great- Leland Dru and Beulah Penn of you. Much love and the grandparents are Leonard and time placing. Althea Charlene Maternal great-great- utmost respect, I’ll see you Abbie Yellow Eagle. #GloryGirl #LittleShawler soon. Apollo Ferrell. Hamilton grandparents are Leonard and May 28, 1986 Abbie Yellow Eagle August 26, 2018

and Fay, Okla., graduating daughter, Krista Fire of An all-night wake service from Oklahoma Bible Acad- Yukon, Okla.; two sisters, OBITS was held Aug. 29, 2018 at the emy in Meno, Okla., with the Gloria Uranga of Wichita Concho Community Build- class of 1959. She worked Falls, Texas and Leila Brill ing in Concho, Okla. Funeral for Indian Health Services of Bethany, Okla.; three services were held Aug. 30 in Watonga, 3M in Weather- grandchildren; and one at the same venue. Interment ford, and OU Medical Center great-grandchild, Isaac Her- followed at Concho Indian as Health Unit Coordinator, nandez. She is also survived Cemetery. retiring in 2011. Karen en- by a host of nieces, nephews, and took care of her until Kaulaity, Trae Burgess, and joyed attending Pow Wows and their children and grand- her passing. He was a good Nehemiah Pratt, and his sib- Karen June (Fire) Cut- and spending time with children. They were always grandpa who loved all his lings Donovan Birdshead of nose was born June 12, family and friends. She will there for her. She loved all of grandchildren; he never let Geary, Wilbur Birdshead of 1941, in Clinton, Okla., to be remembered as a good them dearly, with the young- a grandkid touch the ground, Geary, Peggy Bigpond of El Dorr Walter and Julia (Pratt) Christian woman, reading er ones calling her “Grand- always carried them every- Reno, and Vanita Karty also Fire and passed away Thurs- her bible, and Christian fel- ma”. Karen was preceded where. He will be greatly of El Reno, as well as many day, Sept. 6, 2018 at her lowship. Karen was a mem- in death by her parents; one missed by those who loved other relatives and friends. home in Yukon, Okla., at the ber of the First Indian Baptist brother, Walter H. Fire; and him. He was preceded in death age 77 years, 2 months, and Church in Moore, Okla. four sisters, Gwendolyn Hill, Survivors include his chil- by his parents, Stephen Bird- 26 days. Karen is survived by Eldine Rogers, Marilyn Fire, William Charles Birds- dren, Shashana Birdshead of shead and Wilma Meeks Karen was raised and at- one son, Michael Ray Fire and Carla Jones. head, Sr. was born on Nov. Anadarko, Okla., Beverly Birdshead, his wife Mari- tended school in Eagle City of Oklahoma City; one 17, 1962 in Clinton, Okla., Ann Birdshead of Pawnee, an Birdshead, his daughter to Stephen and Wilma M. Okla., Mavis Blaine Bird- Georgia Claree Birdshead, August 21, 2018 in Oklaho- of Calumet, Okla., Thomas (Meeks) Birdshead. He shead of Red Rock, Okla., and his sister Karen Eliza- ma City, Okla., at the age of Morton of Calumet, Okla., passed away on Sept. 2, 2018 Venus Kaulaity and hus- beth Birdshead. 54. Myron lived most of his Milton Morton, Jr. of Okla- in El Reno, Okla., at the age band Scott of Towaoc, Colo., An all night wake service life in Calumet and graduated homa City, Selena Morton of of 55. William Charles Birdshead will be held at 7 p.m., Thurs- from Calumet High School. Tulsa, Okla., and Samantha Bill graduated from Riv- Jr. of Pawnee, Okla., Wen- day, Sept. 6 at the Concho He worked as a mechanic; he Morton of Oklahoma City, as erside Indian School in dell Russell of Weatherford, Community Center in Con- could fix anything. well as many other relatives Anadarko, Okla. He worked Okla., Roy Starr of Weather- cho, Okla. He was preceded in death and friends. for Lucky Star Casino as ford, Janelle Sharp of Geary, Funeral services will be by his parents, Milton Mor- Wake services were held Surveillance Security for Okla., Ralph Birdshead held 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 7 ton, Sr., and Stella Morton, Aug. 26, 2018 at Geary many years, had worked as of El Reno, and Christina at the same venue with Rev. Myron Louis Morton was and his sister, Stephanie Community Hall in Geary, a manager for a Bingo Hall, Birdshead also of El Reno. Penny Cleyhorn officiating, born on June 6, 1964 in Van Morton. Okla. Funeral services were and was a certified heavy His grandchildren Ezabelle followed by a burial at the Nuys, Calif., to Milton L., Sr. Survivors Include: his sib- held Aug. 27 at the same equipment operator. He liked Tehauno, Joshua Brown, Concho Cemetery in Con- and Stella Agnes (Williams) lings, Mike Morton of Calu- venue. Interment followed at to spend time with his mom, Brooklyn Brown, Alannah cho, Okla. Morton. He passed away on met, Okla., David Morton Morton Family Cemetery.

Stephanie Lynn, Stephan He was educated in both and protecting native burial Luther’s work with fam- pipe and prayed three times White Antelope, and Sherry public and boarding schools grounds and sacred sites. In ily counseling and his tradi- every day of his life since Ann. According to Tsistsis- in Oklahoma. He also earned 1975, he began working as tional healing ways and pro- taking his vows. Whenever tas tradition, he also adopted an engineering degree and a special representative to tection of Native American anyone called him for help, many more sons, daughters, a counseling degree. He Edward Red Hat I, Keeper lands, sacred sites and burial counseling, healing or differ- nieces, nephews and grand- served in the U.S. Army of the Tsistsistas Sacred Ar- grounds kept him moving ent kinds of ceremonies, he children. from 1963 to 1969, including rows, and he was also asked with his family throughout would always assist. He is survived by his tours in Germany, the Penta- to be his traditional and cer- many parts of Turtle Island. Luther was also active son, Stephan White Ante- gon, and Vietnam. He was in emonial spokesman, Advisor He eventually settled in the in the pow-wow circuit, lope WhiteEagle, daughters, Special Forces in the Army, and Counselor. Memphis, Tenn., area for serving roles of Master of Stephanie Lynn WhiteEa- and specialized in arming In 1978, Luther was initi- about ten years, and later Ceremonies, Head Veteran, Eulogy of Luther Medi- gle-Bagwell, and Sherry and disarming missiles; and ated into the Bowstring Clan, Nashville, Tenn., for over 25 providing traditional prayers cine Bird White Eagle Black Ann BlackBear; brothers, he received two honorable and was seated as a heads- years. During these years, he and singing with his sons’ Bear Floyd WhiteEagle Black- discharges and two purple man, and began his lifelong returned regularly to Okla- drum groups. He was a very August 4, 1945 – August Bear, James WhiteEagle hearts. service to his people. Then in homa for his traditional and talented artist and Native 14, 2018 BlackBear, and Burton After he returned home to 1982, he was living in King- ceremonial responsibilities. American craftsman. Luther was born to James WhiteEagle BlackBear, and Kingfisher, Okla., he knew fisher, Okla.; and because of He mentored, healed and Although his work could Edmond White Eagle Black sister, Mary Lou WhiteEagle to request help from the his personal family and sa- provided ceremonies for be very serious, he always Bear of the Fonda Com- BlackBear; grandchildren, holy men in his tribe to be cred purposes, he made his many people of all walks of encouraged all of us to re- munity and Daisy Turtle of Caseano WhiteEagle, Mol- able to clear most of the post Tsistsistas Sacred Arrows life. Also, during this time member to keep our sense of the Kingfisher Community lie Bagwell, Mattie Bagwell, traumatic stress disorder Renewal Ceremony. In June, he became a single, and humor. in Oklahoma. He ws given Luther Bagwell, Canada that was caused by service 1983, Luther completed his filled both roles of father and He was a keeper of his the Tsistsistas Tradition- WhiteEagle, GoodSoldier in the Vietnam War. While most sacred arrow vow for mother to his children and traditional and ceremonial al Tribal Family’s Beaver BlackBear-Behan, and Har- living in Oklahoma, he be- his Southern Cheyenne Peo- several others that he also ways and honored these leg- Clan, which is his Mother’s mony BlackBear-Behan, and came active in and joined ple and Family. He worked helped raise. acies of thousands of years. Family (Turtle Family). He many other nieces, nephews, the American Indian Move- tirelessly in preserving the He took his traditional Today we Honor His Legacy married Mary Lou Ruther- children, and great grand- ment (AIM) in standing up Tsistsistas Cermonial Way and ceremonial ways of life he had left his beloved fami- ford , and had three children: children. for Native American rights of Life. seriously, and he smoked his ly, tribe and friends. PAGE 10 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGAL NOTICES To apply please submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of driver’s license and a copy of CDIB (if applicable) to the Personnel Department, PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 or call 405-422-7498 or email [email protected].

Arapaho Project Teacher Arapaho Cultural Houseparent (On Call) Manager Child Care Program Specialist Emergency Youth Shelter C&A Language & Concho C&A Language & Closing: Until Filled Culture Program Closing: Until filled Culture Program Closing: Until Filled Closing: Until Filled Qualifications: Qualifications: Qualifications: High school diploma or Associates degree from Required to be 18 years or Qualifications: G.E.D. certification required an accredited college. Five older and have a high school Valid Oklahoma driver’s with preference given to post years of experience in Chey- diploma or G.E.D. certifi- license. Must be insurable seondary training in the fields enne traditional activities cation. Must obtain CDA for government fleet insur- of child development, nutri- and project management. or Mastery Certification to ance. High School graduate tion, culinary arts and psy- Supervisory experience may maintain employment. Must or equivalent. Five years of chology. One year’s experi- substitute for educational have valid Oklahoma driv- experience in Arapaho tra- ence working in situations requirements. Familiar with er’s license, pass a physical ditional activities and proj- relating to children. Must be the culture, history and tra- exam and lift up to 50 lbs. ect management experience. able and willing to work al- ditions of the Arapaho. Must Must pass a background Supervisory experience mat ternating shifts on weekends, be familiar with the C&A check, mandatory drug and substitute for educational nights and holidays. Must re- former reservation and ser- alcohol test, work flexible requirements. Familiar with tain a valid Oklahoma driv- vice area. Must demonstrate work schedule and have ad- the culture, history and tra- er’s license and have a clean professional conduct. Must quate transportation. Chey- ditions of the Arapaho. Must driving record. Must pass have valid Oklahoma’s driv- enne and Arapaho prefer- be familiar with the C&A criminal background check er’s license. Must be insur- ence. former reservation and ser- and hae a telephone or cell able for government fleet SALARY: Negotiable vice area. Must demonstrate phone at place of residence. insurance. Cheyenne pref- professional conduct. Must Must provide three letters of erence. Must be available to Language Coordinator be available to work nights references and have a current work nights and weekends as C&A Language & and weekends as required by TB skin test or chest x-ray required by planned activi- Culture Program planned activities. Must have and pass a complete physical ties. Must have good writing Closing: Until Filled good writing, communica- examination. and communicative skills. tive skills and organizational SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable Qualifications: skills with attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree in Edu- SALARY: Negotiable Master Teacher cation Native American Stud- NOTICE OF Child Care Program ies, or related field preferred. HOLIDAY Arapaho Coordinator CLOSURE Concho Fluent speaker of language C&A Language & Closing: Until filled preferred, but not necessary. The Cheyenne and Culture Program Arapaho tribal Managerial, organizational, Closing: Until Filled Qualifications: planning and writing skills a offices will be closed Required to be 18 years or must. Excellent interpersonal Qualifications: on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 older and possess an AA/AS and communication skills re- Bachelor’s Degree in Na- in observance of National degree or higher with ECE/ quired. Knowledge of C&A tive American studies or re- Indian Day. CD credit hours. Oklahoma history, culture, philosophy. lated field. 10 years of expe- All offices will reopen Certificate of Mastery in Ear- Must have valid Oklahoma rience in Arapaho traditional at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1. ly Childhood Development. driver’s license and be insur- activities. Strong commu- Current Child Developmenbt able for government fleet in- nication and writing skills. Associate Credential or Cur- surance. Cheyenne Arapaho Five years of supervisory rent Certified Childcare Pro- preference. experience. Supervisory ex- fessional Credential. Must SALARY: Negotiable perience may substitute for have valid Oklahoma driv- educational requirements. er’s license, pass a physi- Cheyenne Coordinator Familiar with the culture, cal exam and be able to lift C&A Language & history and traditions of the 50 lbs. Must pass drug test, Culture Program Arapaho. Must be familiar criminal background check Closing: Until Filled with the C&A former res- and submit to random drug Qualifications: ervation and service area. screenings. Bachelor’s degree in Na- Must demonstrate profes- SALARY: Negotiable tive American Studies or re- sional conduct. Must have valid Oklahoma driver’s li- Transit Drive II – FT lated field preferred. 10 years cense. Must be insurable for Tribal Transit Program of experience in Cheyenne government fleet insurance. Closing: Until Filled traditional activities. 5 years of verifiable supervisory Arapaho preference. Qualifications: experience. Strong commu- SALARY: Negotiable Must possess CPR and nication and writing skills. First Aid Certification or Traditional and supervisory be willing to attend vari- experience may substitute ous training programs to for educational require- obtain certification. Must ments. Thoroughly familiar pass pre-employment drug with the culture, history and screening process and be traditions of the Cheyenne. to random drug test- Must be familiar with the ing. Should be able to lift, at C&A former reservation and a minimum, 50 lbs. with no service area. Must demon- physical barriers from doing strate professional conduct. so. Must possess the ability Must have valid Oklahoma to communicate effectively driver’s license. Must be in- to patrons and superiors any surable for government fleet findings, incidents, activities insurance. Cheyenne prefer- and daily responsibilities. ence. Must possess a high school SALARY: Negotiable diploma and possible com- pletion of a commercial driv- ing raining program and/or defensive driving program. Must have an accept able driving record and if selected for the position, must pro- vide a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the Sate Department of Public Safety. SALARY: Negotiable

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John Coppage, Geary High School Interview/photo by Latoya Lonelodge classroom so I can go to col- lege. What actions are you tak- ing to reach these goals? Staying on top of my stuff, doing the right thing when it’s needed to be done. What has been the most exciting game you have played in? We played Garber last year, it was a close game, we won by one touchdown. It was close the whole game. What are some of your hobbies (what do What is the best advice you like to do when not playing sports)? you have ever been given and Outside of sports, I like to spend time who gave you that advice? with my classmates and usually I’m at home My defensive coach said eating. Like I said, I eat a lot or I’m working to just stay low and keep your out, those are the three things. Born in Weatherford and raised in Geary, feet moving. What kinds of music do you enjoy listen- Okla., John Coppage, 17, is living and Do you have a saying or motto that you ing to? breathing football as Friday night-lights and live your life by? Classic Rock the football season have begun. Standing at Just keep living and whatever happens, What is one thing about you that no one 5’11, John plays linebacker for the Geary Bi- happens. else knows? son’s football team. Who or what inspires you the most? I hate cold weather but I like it when it When did you first begin playing and how? Ryan Shazier, the linebacker for the Steel- snows. I started playing football in 8th grade and ers. Were you ever bullied in school? What my cousin Ryan talked me into it. What does your routine workout consist of steps do you feel should be taken to protect What is it about the sport that you love the to stay fit for your sport? How often? those being bullied in schools today? best? I workout a lot. Monday is leg day, Tues- Talk to somebody about it, that’s what It’s a lot of fun but I can’t explain how I day is chest and arm, Wednesdays are usually you need to do and if you don’t feel like like it so much, I like spending time with my back and arms, Thursday is abs and Fridays talking to somebody about it, you should classmates. are legs again. We do a lot of lifting. We work talk to the person that’s been bullying you. out five out of seven days. At home I’ll do How do you combat drug & alcohol use What has been your biggest accomplish- favorite NFL team is Cowboys. stuff whenever I get bored. by peer pressure? ment in the sport so far? What are your immediate plans after What are one or two things in your train- Just say no, it’s always no, just don’t do it. I don’t know yet, for the season I want the graduating high school? ing, that you feel are keys to you being suc- If you could change one thing in the world, most tackles. Go to college and then after that go to cessful in your sport? what would it be? What is your biggest accomplishment in work. I’m still thinking what college, but I’ve Eat a lot and don’t do everything half way, If gas would be cheaper. the classroom so far? been applying for everywhere. always go 100 percent. What would be a dream come true for you Getting straight A’s. What would be your advice to younger What is your favorite meal before or after in your life? What is your GPA (if known)? kids coming up behind you? a game? See OU win another national champion- 2.5 Make sure you’re doing good in the class- Steak ship. What goals have you set for yourself in room and always do what you’re asked. Who has had the biggest impact on your Who is your favorite athlete of all time? sports, school? John’s parents are Mark and Andrea Cop- life? Brian Bosworth Just to go out there and make memories page. His grandparents are Frankie Gilbert My dad, he’s always showing me how to Which team is your favorite team? because it’s my senior year. With school, and Clio Coppage. John’s siblings are Ross, do the right thing. Favorite college team would be Alabama, just to keep my grades up and do good in the Morgan and Kirsten. PAGE 12 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei