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Carnegie, OK August 7, 2019 Vol. 2 Issue 12 Election To New Coordinator Be Held On Kiowas Vocal on Compact Will Be Selected A Special Meeting of the Kiowa

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——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2019 at Red Buffalo Hall. The been announced by the Kiowa purpose of the meeting is to se- Election Commission. This elec- lect a new KIC Coordinator for tion will be to vote on the Annual Chairman Komalty Says Tribe Comes First! the Office of the Kiowa Indian Budget and KIC Resolutions Council, and also to discuss KIC passed by the Kiowa Indian policies and procedures. Council (KIC) at the Annual Davetta Geimausaddle, the first Meeting held on April 6, 2019, ever Kiowa Indian Council Coor- then submitted to the Election dinator under the new Constitu- Commission by the KIC Coordi- tion, resigned following the June nator. 22nd meeting. The Election will be held on Sat- Any tribal members interested in urday, August 24, 2019. Polling submitting their name for consid- places will be open for voting eration as KIC Coordinator from 9 am til 5 pm. All Mail-In should have written notice of ballots must be received by the their intent delivered to Kiowa Carnegie Post Office by 10 am Tribe P.O. Box 369 Carnegie OK Saturday, August 24th. Those 73015, Attn KIC, no later than ballots were mailed out in July. Monday August 26, 2019. Polling Places are: A picture and short biography or District 1 Anadarko/Ah-Kaw introduction of each candidate Lay: Office of the Kiowa Indian will be requested to be featured Council 730 West Petree Road, in Kiowa News. Anadarko, OK District 2 Carnegie/Zoltone: Kio- ——————————— wa Tribal Complex, Carnegie, OK District 3 Medicine Bluff/DoHau Emergency -doy: United Methodist Church of Apache 5000 South Highway Assistance 281, Apache, OK Chairman Matthew Komalty speaking at a recent prayer breakfast for Complex employees and Elders District 4 Jimmy Creek/Qop- Available aydle: Office of the Kiowa Tribal By Scott Rains, Lawton Constitution the compact does open for “limited” ago, there was no tribal gaming The Kiowa Tribe has Emergency Legislature, 219 SW "C" Avenue negotiation for a period of 180 days industry in the state. To incentivize Assistance available to all Kiowa (across the street north of the Following a letter by Gov. Kevin prior to their renewal date, they do its growth, tribes pay the state an Tribal members 18 and older. Lawton Mall) Stitt to the Tulsa World on July 8 not terminate but are automatically exclusivity fee between 4 to 6 per- Tribal members must fill out ap- District 5 Red River/P’au-aydle/ regarding renegotiation of state renewed for a 15-year period if ei- cent of revenues received — what plication for $250 and sign the P’au-gul: Cache Community gaming compacts, the Kiowa Tribe ther side does not agree to the lim- he calls the lowest fees in the na- application themselves. Building, 302 SW 5th Street, of Oklahoma Chairman Matthew ited option to renegotiate subsec- tion. He wrote that nationwide, A copy of Tribal ID and copy of Cache, Oklahoma Komalty has responded with a sug- tions of the agreement. most of those fees to the state are bill or invoice must be turned in District 6 Elk Creek/Qocaui P’au: gestion for the state to find another Stitt wrote that, due to the state and between 20 to 25 percent. or the application is considered Western Technology Center Ho- way of increasing revenue. the tribes’ exclusivity agreement Komalty wrote that the Kiowa incomplete. bart-1000 South Bailey St. Ho- The governor’s letter states that in signed 15 years ago that permit en- Tribe has expended millions of its All applications must be complet- bart, OK “the best interest of all 4 million tering into gaming “compacts” with dollars in establishing its gaming ed and all necessary documents District 7 All Kiowa/Cauigu: Oklahomans” that with the Jan. 1, the federally recognized Indian presence in Southwest Oklahoma presented or applications will be Best Western Plus 4750 South I- 2020, termination date of the origi- tribes of Oklahoma, the state has and has just reached the point of considered incomplete and will 35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, nal compacts, he wants to renegoti- grown to lead the nation in the num- being able to provide many ser- not be processed. OK ate the gaming agreements before ber of tribal gaming casinos and is vices to its citizens. Only the applicant will be noti- Election Results The counting of renewing the contracts. Komalty near the top in terms of gaming “The Kiowa people have taken all fied on the status of their applica- ballots will begin at 5 pm on the suggested that Stitt look toward an- revenue. of the risk in the building and oper- tion. day of the Election. Each Polling other avenue to garner state income Komalty wrote that, since the sign- ation of the Casino properties while Checks will be sent directly to Place will conduct their own and stop placing the burden on the ing of the compacts, Oklahoma the State has reaped the benefits all the vendor (except Fuel Assis- count and then forward their re- backs of the tribes. Tribal Governments have paid in while the Kiowa people paid off tance). Fuel assistance is based sults to Election Officials at the “While we are open to the Gover- excess of $1.5 billion in exclusivity debt associated with the building on the GSA mileage rate.

Tribal Complex for a final tabula- nor’s request, rest assured that we fees to the State of Oklahoma. and infrastructure of the Casino – Emergency Assistance is granted tion. will always keep our citizens in the Tribal gaming has grown to become Operations,” Komalty wrote. “We ———————————————————— once per tribal fiscal year. Two Resolutions have been sub- forefront of any negotiation that the eight-largest industry in Oklaho- will continue to care for the needs For an application, go to the Ana- mitted for this Election. may take place,” Komalty wrote in a ma and the third-largest gaming of our people and expand our ser- darko office at 806 Wynan Court They are KIC-CY-0052-2019 - statement to The Constitution. “The market in the country, behind only vices in the near future.” or the Carnegie office at the Kio- Legalization of Recreational and Oklahoma Legislature has by legis- Nevada and California, and gener- “Our elders and children shall re- wa Tribal Complex or go to the Medicinal Marijuana and lation cost the State billions of dol- ates around $4.5 billion annually for main our focus as we continue to Tribal website at kiowatribe.org KIC-CY-0053-2019 - Approval lars in revenue by reducing taxes on the tribes. improve our ability to serve the Click on Social Services. of New Loan Agreement for the wealthy and the oil companies Through gaming, Stitt recognized people by expanding our business Construction of Hobart Casino that do business in the State.” that the tribes have become the third enterprises to include, not only Amendments. “Rest assured that your Tribal Gov- -largest employer in the state by Casino Operations, but many other All Resolutions calling for Con- ernment will not allow the State to providing more than 54,000 jobs to businesses as the opportunities stitutional Amendments have use the Kiowa Tribe to make up for citizens. Komalty wrote that the arise,” he wrote. been tabled to a Special Meeting the tax losses and carry the load for jobs provided by the state’s tribes Stitt closed his letter with a com- to be called by the Legislature at the State because of the State Legis- have added over $4 billion in wages mitment to reach new agreements a future date. For Any Questions lature’s actions.” and brought tourism to Oklahoma that recognize their “historic and on the elections feel free to call Komalty said in his response that that has had an economic impact significant economic contributions the Kiowa Election Commission the governor needs to understand exceeding $9 billion. to Oklahoma” and to provide the

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Momaday Receives Distinguished CINCINNATI (AP) — A Native He drew from Kiowa history and American author whose writings folk lore for "The Way to Rainy Lifetime Achievement Award have highlighted his indigenous Mountain" in 1969 and wrote culture is this year's winner of a about the influence of ancestors lifetime achievement award cele- and traditions in his early life in brating literature's power to foster "The Names: A Memoir" in 1976. peace, social justice and global Sharon Rab, founder and chair- understanding. woman of the peace prize founda- Dayton Literary Peace tion, said Momaday's work shows Prize officials selected novelist, the "power of ritual, imagination, poet and essayist N. Scott Moma- and storytelling" to produce peace day for the Richard C. Holbrooke through intercultural understanding Distinguished Achievement and that it honors and safeguards Award. It's named for the late U.S. "the storytelling traditions of our diplomat who brokered the 1995 nation's indigenous communities." Bosnia peace accords reached in Momaday said in a statement that Ohio. peace is the objective of human A Kiowa Indian, Momaday earned evolution, and literature is the the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for fiction measure. with "House Made of Dawn," The award carries a $10,000 prize. about a young man returning to his Previous winners include Studs Kiowa pueblo after serving in the Terkel, Taylor Branch, John Ir- U.S. Army. His 1968 book has ving, Gloria Steinem, and Elie been credited with leading a re- Wiesel. In this Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 photo, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer N. Scott Momaday recites a poem at the naissance in Native American liter- This year's awards gala will be inauguration of Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. ature . Nov. 3, when Momaday will be Born in 1934, Momaday grew up joined by the 2019 winners of "“The history of human experience record of that history, reflects not are at last indivisible. They on reservations in the southwestern awards for fiction and nonfiction is in many ways a history of dys- only what is peaceful, but what is the form an equation that is the defi- United States, where his parents who will be announced Sept. 17. function and conflict, and litera- universal hope and struggle for nition of art and humanity." — N. were teachers. ture, because it is an accurate peace," he said. "Literature and peace Scott Momaday. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 2 August 7, 2019

“Back to School” Held in Five Locations And The Emmy Goes To...

Amber Silverhorn-Wolf, Bethany Washburn, Denise Horse, and Dr. Sunny Hegwood at the giveaway. The Kiowa Tribe Higher Education lines ”. reflect the final number of stu- Grants Program recently traveled This year, receipts must be provid- dents that will be reached in the around Oklahoma distributing gift ed in order to be eligible for next distribution. In the following days cards for Kiowa students back to year. the number climbed to 404 from school needs. What items can be purchased with call in applications. “We’re offering $50 Walmart Gift the card? Those Kiowa students not able to Cards, very much like we did last “The gift card can be used for make it to the locations of distri- year. Next year we hope to do school supplies, including back bution, including out of state stu- more”, said Director Sunny Heg- packs...anything the kids need to dents, are also eligible. wood. start off the school year right...it According to Hegwood, “If you’re The week long event covered a lot can also be used for clothing”, said out of the area or if our schedule of miles. Monday opened the distri- Hegwood. doesn’t fit your schedule, feel free bution at the home office in Ana- To be eligible, applicants must have to give us a call and we’ll mail darko. proof of Kiowa Tribal enrollment you what you need or you can That was followed by trips to Okla- and a verification of school enroll- download it from our website and homa City, Carnegie, Tulsa and ment filled out by the school for we can mail you card when we get ended in Lawton. each student. The services are for all the verification.” Hegwood did add that in order to Pre-K through 12th grade. Applications are still available by

continue providing gift cards every The distribution tour served 279 calling the Anadarko office at 580 Randy Edmonds proudly displaying his Emmy for “The Crow”. year, “We need to stick to guide students. That number doesn’t -654-6324. The 20 minute animated film won the award for The Outstanding Spe- cial Class Animated Program. The award was announced at the 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards in May. The award was just recently delivered

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Oklahoma Magazine’s August issue “Nobody is selfish; everyone has a quickly sell out. He also produces had a special section featuring Na- talent they can bring to the table. short films, often in the Choctaw tive Americans called “Oklahomans We can take this team a long way.” language. Making Tribal Impact”. After graduating, Waters wants to “I can’t believe it—I get to make It was subtitled “Images of Today’s play in the National Basketball As- things for a living,” says the Law- Celebrated Native Americans re- sociation or overseas, then become ton—born Judd, who worke as a flect a width and breadth of Talent a coach. television writer in Los Angeles Shaping and Helping Society”. His Kiowa name is Pao, which and returned to Oklahoma after Eight Oklahoma Native Americans means third. He was recently going full time with his art and made the special edition. The com- named Indian of the Year during screen projects. ments of those eight illustrate how the 83rd annual American Indian I addition to his own clothing line, much appreciation contemporary Exposition in Anadarko. he creates designs for Vans and Native Americans have for their “It was a blessing for me and my Nike. ancestors hardships during their family, and a very honorable award “My work has definitely shined a journey to get us where we are to- to receive,” Waters says. “It meant light on some of the injustices in day. a lot to me to be recognized among Native history, and also, at the Out of the eight chosen to be fea- Native American people.” same time, shined a light on some tured in the issue, two were mem- Waters acknowledges the obstacles of our heroes,” says Judd, who sell bers of the Kiowa Tribe. his ancestors have overcome for his products online and at retailers Lindy “Trey” Waters, senior class, him to be in a position of success. such as Stash in Norman and Opo- Oklahoma State basketball and Ste- “It goes back, not just to my parents lis Clothing in Oklahoma City. ven Paul Judd, artist, graphic de- or my grandparents, but further “And I’ve made some cool things signer, and film director. down the line-generations before for us to wear, to be proud of. You Here is how reporters Kimberly me,” he says. “The things that they want to wear things that look good Burke and Tara Malone defined went through, the hardships they and make you feel good.” these two young Kiowa men. had to overcome-nothing I’ve gone Judd does most of the designs for Last month, Lindy Waters went to through can compare to what they the company NTVS, with Aaron his family’s house in Norman for went trough. I’m thankful for the Silva as his business partner; he the Fourth of July. During his visit, sacrifices they’ve made for me.” uses Instagram to promote his “Currently, we are actively work- that no outside factors influence the he watched old home videos of a —————————— independent line. ing to get the Kiowa Tribal District court; the goon-say-thaw (spear) Christmas from when he was 4, and Steven Paul Judd A few years ago, Judd came across Court up and running”, said new represents enforcement and respect he noticed something telling. A throw pillow made to look like a the phrase “merciless Indian sav- Kiowa Court Administrator Antho- and shows that the Court stands by “I had a ball in my hand the whole familiar book cover suggests an ages” in the Declaration of Inde- ny Asetamy. its decisions and rulings; the scales video,” he says. alternate title for a children’s clas- pendence, so “I put that on a shirt. “We cannot be more thankful and represent the obligation of the law Waters’ father, Lindy Waters Jr. (a sic; Fry Bread and Spam by Dr. It sells out every time,” he says. appreciative of Mr. Dean Ahdoko- through its representatives to weigh notable small-college basketball Sioux. Judd finds much to enjoy about his bo for using his artistic talent to the evidence presented to the Court. player, was the first to put a ball in “Warrior in Training” onesies come culture. create not just a sign, but a piece of The picture is a message to all that his son’s hand, where it has re- in red and pink. “I appreciate the resilient nature of art for our Court”. the Court will be an objective forum mained ever since. After a success- A “Thomas for President” button Native people,” he says. “And the He continued with saying that this for dispute resolution and we will ful hoops career at Norman North features a likeness of the lovable, basic lessons in both of my piece is a reminder of “Blind Lady remain objective in order to ensure High School, Waters is an OSU bespectacled character from the tribes...as far as taking care of one Justice” with Kiowa influence as to all clients that everyone will al- senior studying sports management. movie Smoke Signals. another, the way we treat our natu- she is dressed for nau Ahdl-daw- ways be treated equally, as no one As the Cowboys’ point guard, he is Steven Paul Judd’s graphic art ral resources. I feel like if those gkoon-mah (our scalp dance). The tribal member is more important a key part of the team. adorns almost everything, from rules were applied across the spec- blindfold represents the impartiali- than any other in the eyes of the law “I’m probably the most excited I’ve coasters and magnets to skateboards trum, the world would be a better ty/objectivity of the law to show “, said Asetamy. been in the four years,” he says. and limited-edition T-shirts that place.” —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Kiowa News is a monthly publication. The Kiowa Newspaper can be picked up, in Car- Kiowa News staff reporters are members of the Native The Kiowa Tribal Chairman fully negie at the Kiowa Tribal Complex, Carnegie American Journalism Association (NAJA). supports the Bill of Rights as it reads Library, Bank of Commerce, Hop n Sack, the Indian Clinic, Carnegie Lumber, B-3 Conven- in the Kiowa constitution, Article 1,- ience Store, Farmers Bank, the Kiowa Gift Shop, Bill of Rights, Section b: the AOA Center and the Tax Commission office.

In Anadarko at the Indian Clinic, Kiowa Pro- “The government of the tribe shall grams Office, the Kiowa Housing Authority, Dar- not make or enforce any law which ko Affordable Housing Solutions, Warrior Mart, Kiowa News Staff: prohibits the freedom of speech, ex- and Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Coopera- pression, or of the press, or the right tive. In Lawton at the Indian Hospital and Co- Keith Vasquez-Editor/Staff Writer. of the People peaceably to assem- manche Gift Shop. In Mt. View at Hop n Sack. Dianna Hadley-Contributing Writer/Photographer. ble and to petition the government In Hobart at Sunny’s Convenience Store. In Ok- All stories and pictures, for the newspaper, can be sent lahoma City at the Indian Clinic. for redress of grievance.” to: [email protected] or [email protected]

KIOWA NEWS PAGE 3 August 7, 2019 KHEGP Hosts Summer STEM Camp Old School Rockers To Open Fair

4th of July Dance Contest winners– Glenn and Katherine Beaver, Har- old and Michelle Hummingbird, Ronnie and Verna Burgess, and Mar- tin “Pepper” and Cloranda Tsatoke. This year the American Indian Ex- All other activities will begin with position will kick off it’s annual the parade on Wednesday, August festivities by getting “Lost In The 14th at 10am in downtown Ana- Past”...music-wise, that is. darko. On Saturday August 10th, the Old Recently, the Old School Rock & School Rock & Rollers will open Rollers held their 3rd Annul 4th of (Left to Right) OU Medical student Michael Heath, Tim Lewis, Kaylin Tartsah, Elizabeth Tsatoke, Au- the Expo with an Oldies Dance. July Dance on Saturday, June 29, tumn Tah-bone, Jayla BigBow, and Dr. Dorothy Rhoades DJ K.B. Boynton will be serving up 2019 in Red Buffalo Hall at the music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s Kiowa Tribal Complex in Carnegie. Kiowa Higher Education part- was awarded “bragging” rights! to sit in on a graduate class in the in the Iscani Community Center in A dance contest, sponsored by the nered with the Kiowa Summer Students learned about the diverse Department of Education at Cam- Anadarko from 7pm to 11pm. Kiowa Diabetes Program, was held Youth Supplemental Program fields and careers related to engi- eron University Admission is free and the public is and the Glenn and Katherine Beaver (KSYSP) to host a Summer neering. They were also given The theme of the fourth week was invited to swim, jerk, monkey, were 1st place winners receiving STEM Camp for summer youth tours of the OU campus, Rawl En- renewable and sustainable ener- twist, bop, or maybe even Hammer $150. 2nd Place and $100, went to program participants for four gineering Practice Facility, and gies. Students learned about ener- Time their way into winning money Harold and Michelle Hummingbird. weeks during the month of June. Sam Noble Museum of Natural gy, particularly wind energy, from in the Rock & Roll Dance Contest A $50 third place prize was won by Students learned about diverse History's Vertebrate Paleontology the founder of SpiritWind Kidz sponsored by the American Indian Ronnie and Verna Burgess. college and career opportunities Department with Dr. Nicholas Ranch and Oklahoma KidWind Exposition. This contest is for man/ Martin “Pepper” and Cloranda Tsa- related to science, technology, Czaplewski. At the Sam Noble instructor Kathy Jackson. They woman couples with the first place toke won $10 just for being “Hoss” engineering, and mathematics Museum, students viewed fossils each were given the opportunity to winner receiving $100 dollars, sec- dancers. (STEM). that have been found in various construct projects featuring renew- ond place-$50, and third place-$30. The lucky winner who took home a During the first week of the camp regions of Oklahoma. They were able energies and to tour the Enel There is also a special invitation family pack of fireworks was Mike participants learned about comput- also able to tour the Ethnology Green Power Drift Sand project being extended to all Tribal Exposi- Manley of Carnegie. erized coding at Riverside Indian collection with Christina Narusze- site in Rush Springs. tion Directors and Tribal Princess- Contest judges were Jackie Bigbow, School from instructors knowl- wicz, Collections Manager of Eth- The Kiowa Higher Education and es. David Geimausaddle, Ernestine edgeable in computer science and nology, where they saw artifacts Summer Youth Programs plan to The Beautiful Baby Contest will be Doyebi, Harriet Sloan and Cindi the countless career opportunities from the Roman empire, an ancient offer more opportunities for youth held the following day (Sunday) KlineKole. related to coding. During the sec- samurai suit, collections of Native to explore college and career op- also at the Iscani Center. The Old School Rockers would like ond week, field trips were taken to American moccasins, regalia, and portunities and resources through- Registration will be from 12pm to to thank everyone who attended the OU Health Sciences Center in pottery representing various Indig- out the state. Both programs are 1:30pm. Judging starts at 2pm. dance and hope they had a wonder- Oklahoma City, The University of enous cultures. active participants in the South- Newborn to those 6 years of age are ful time dancing to the music from Oklahoma in Norman and the Sam The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes west Oklahoma STEM Alliance eligible and must be dressed in trib- the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. The want to Noble Museum in Norman. Dr. invited participants to visit and (SOSA). This camp was made al regalia to be judged. For more extend a special thanks to DJ San- Dorothy Rhoades (Kiowa) and tour their bison herd the last day of possible through numerous SOSA information call 405-423-0788. dra Wilson. other medical staff, including doc- the second week of camp. Students collaborative partnerships. Part- tors and current medical students, and staff were able to learn about ners representing the American

taught students about the journey wildlife management and the im- Indian Science and Engineering to become a medical doctor. They portance of the bison to plains Society (AISES), Anadarko Public From The Kiowa Princess learned suturing techniques and tribes. Schools, Cameron University, Since the beginning of her reign earlier this year, Kiowa Princcess , listened to the heartbeats of simu- During the third week, the theme Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Simone Toppah has represented the Tribe well. Here are a couple of pic- lation mannequins that are used was health and wellness. The Na- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Co- tures she sent from her travels. during training. Dr. Cara Monroe, tional Indian Education Associa- manche Nation, the National Indi- Research Scientist in the Labora- tion (NIEA), in partnership with an Education Association (NIEA), tories of Molecular Anthropology Riverside Indian School, hosted OU Health Sciences Center, Okla- and Microbiome Research in Journey to Discovery and Well- homa State University, Riverside OU’s Department of Anthropolo- ness, a week-long camp which Indian School, Sam Noble Muse- gy, taught participants about fo- focuses on Native wellness. Ac- um, SpiritWind Kidz Ranch, The rensic science by dusting for fin- cording to NIEA, “The camp’s University of Oklahoma, and gerprints and experimented with goal is to help provide holistic ap- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes "blood" splatter! Students also proaches to living healthy lifestyles shared their time, resources, and learned about paleontology from and making positive choices.” Stu- invaluable information so that our Oklahoma State University doc- dents were able to hear about the students can be more prepared and toral student Celine Cortes by importance of health and wellness knowledgeable about their options examining animal and human as they near high school comple- for college and career. Thanks to bones. Faculty and staff from tion and as they begin to consider the opportunities provided by the OU’s Gallogly College of Engi- future plans for college and career. camp, especially the incredible neering created a fun hands-on Field trips were also made to the partners who graciously shared activity for students where they Citizen Potawatomi Nation Com- their time, knowledge, and advice, had to build a ping-pong ball munity Garden and Cultural Herit- Summer STEM Camp students launcher with a set amount of time age Center, the Museum of the have a better handle on the oppor- using various materials to choose Great Plains, and the Wichita tunities that exist in our region and from, on a “$500” budget. They Mountains Wildlife Refuge during how to access resources to help split into two teams and the win- this week. Students were also able them achieve their goals. ner was awarded

Here I’m with my Big Brother Blas Preciado at the Oklahoma City Powwow Club Powwow in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(Left to Right) Elizabeth Tsatoke, Jayla BigBow, Talib Silverhorn, Higher Education Counselor Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe, Autumn Tah-bone, Higher Education Director Dr. Sunny Hegwood, Tim Lewis, and Kaylin Tartsah For news, announcements, pictures, and live streaming of Kiowa Tribal events go to our facebook page: “The Kiowa Tribe” Here I’m with the Iowa Tribal Princess Lexia Kent at the Otoe- Missouria Encampment Powwow KIOWA NEWS PAGE 4 August 7, 2019 Vice-Chair Ahhaitty Addresses Kiowa Court Administrator The Carnegie Rotary Club Anthony Asetamy... Q & A

This is the address made by Kiowa life skill lessons gives the younger Vice Chair, Rhonda Ahhaitty, on generations a chance to understand WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE dropped out of school and quit in my way, only tasks that need to August 6th, 2019, before the Car- that they are not alone and there’s YOU FROM AND “WHO’S work in order to take care of our be completed. Like what comes negie Rotary Club. another answer besides suicide. YOUR FOLKS”? mom. And like all other stories, I with any branch of government, “Ha-k’ho, K’ee ohn dae daw” Hel- KTSP continues to outreach to as Hello all! My name is Anthony never went back to school. After a there are a large number of tasks. lo and good afternoon to all of you, many as they can, ads and the 1-800 Asetamy, my mom’s name was swift kick, and after I spent some The biggest undertaking is the Kio- my name is Rhonda Ahhaitty and I suicide hotline can be seen at vari- Francetta Stumblingbear-Segovia time feeling sorry for myself, I wa Law & Order code. This book am the Kiowa Tribe Vice- ous places. and I am the grandson of Francis applied and worked a series of jobs of laws is a continuous working Chairwoman. I want to thank the The Community Health Representa- and Irene Zotigh-Stumblingbear. until October 2011 when I was document, therefore, the work will Carnegie Rotary Club for the invi- tives (CHR) program does a lot for My Kiowa name is “Tday gyah hired on at the Pyramid Lake Tribal never be done as laws will have to tation and hospitality. Lunch was tribal members as well as the com- bohn maw”. Its translation is Court. I was hired at the Court as a be amended and new laws drafted. very delicious, and I enjoyed the munity. CHR transport tribal mem- “Everyone Notices/Sees Him” and temporary/on call employee where In addition to the Law & Order opportunity to meet all of you. bers to doctor appointments, visita- was given to me, by one of my my one duty was to complete a Code, and because the BIA-CFR The Kiowa Tribal Complex was tions, health screenings, and aide grandpas, Rev. Henry Leon number of court transcripts. While court does not have a Court Man- established in February 1979 south with the cost of diabetic shoes and Redbone Sr., when I was one completing the transcripts, and agement System, I spent a large of Carnegie off of highway 9. Dur- glasses. They also host annual month old. I received this name unbeknownst to our boss, the then amount of time making an Excel ing that time most of our programs walks and health fairs which is open because I was told that my great Court Clerk was training me so I spreadsheet by manually going and services were extremely lim- to the public. great grandpa Old Man Harry Hall- could take over her position. I was through each file, inputting all the ited to Kiowa Tribal members. The Administration of Aging Zoti was a big man, and when he hired on as the Court Clerk in April parties and noting what type of case Since then we have expanded with (AOA) to an excellent job of serv- would arrive anywhere with his 2012 and after being cross trained each file is. Also, the Clerk and I an estimated number of 12,500 ing the elders. Nutritious meals are family, he would be the first one with my boss, I was hired as Court will be making copies of all the members worldwide. Presently the provided for them Monday through that was seen because of his size. Administrator in April 2014. I was files and once we are done, the Kiowa Tribe has expanded their Friday. The AOA opens its doors Apparently, grandpa knew that I employed with the Pyramid Lake CFR Court Clerk will be certifying programs and services to other lo- from 8:00am to 4:30pm, any mem- was going to grow to the size I am Tribal Court in one capacity or the copies. Once everything has cation such as Anadarko, Verden, ber of a federal recognized tribe that and I am thankful that he blessed another from October 2011- been completed and the files can be Chickasha, Lawton, Devol, and in is 60 years or older is welcomed to me with this name.. November 2018. transferred, all we will have to do is the near future-Hobart. come to enjoy the fellowship of WHERE HAVE YOU WORKED HOW DID YOU GET THE JOB pick up the boxes of files. Kiowa Chairman, Matt Komalty, other elders and a free lunch. They AND WHAT LED YOU TO DO HERE? DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION has entered his fourth year of lead- also have various activities for eve- THE KIND OF WORK YOU’RE After returning home and being ON WHAT KIND OF CASES ership and done an excellent job of ryone to participate in. DOING? here for a few months, I scrolled WILL BE TRIED IN THE KIO- moving the tribe forward. I myself Currently the Kiowa Tribe pur- I graduated with a Bachelor of through the tribe’s website and WA COURT? WHAT WILL THE entered leadership four years as an chased two buses (48 passenger and Science in Criminal Justice with a noticed that the Tribe posted the FILING FEES BE? elected Kiowa Business Committee 55 passenger), they are expected to Minor in Ethnic Studies from Court Administrator position. I Yes, the Court will be hearing both (KBC) Secretary. Nine months arrive very soon. These will be used Wichita State University in 2004 completed the application, submit- civil and criminal cases. We will be after I began my term, the Kiowa for future trips for the elders and and continued on to pursue a Mas- ted my resume, along with all my hearing a wide range of cases from Tribe voted and adopted a new con- other road trips for our people. ter’s Degree in Criminal Justice. I, training certificates and was hired Divorces to Adoptions. Additional- stitution in May 2016. This made The Kiowa Head Start remains open like many other college students, once the hiring process was com- ly, to keep filing fees in the same the KBC, except for the Chairman to all children that are ages 3-5 worked a series of jobs that would pleted. I was never more excited range, the Kiowa Tribal District and Vice-Chairman, legislators for within the service area. We are put up with me, e.g., White Buffalo and happy as I was the day I was Court fees will mirror the BIA- seven districts. The Carnegie and looking forward to celebrating the Gazette Newspaper, Choctaw contacted and notified that I got the CFRs fees. Mountain View areas became mine, grand opening of the 3 modular Buffing, Walgreens and a few oth- job. There’s no better feeling than ANYTHING ELSE YOU MAY district two. buildings. Renovations were done ers. being able to return and work for WANT TO ADD?? I remained in this position until last throughout this summer for each My plan was to obtain my Juris your tribe after they assisted finan- Yes, at this point in time, we are year. The new constitution required building to be available to the new Doctorate and become a tribal at- cially in your education. nearing the end of the process to the Chairman and Vice-Chair to be school year. The one in Carnegie torney, however, life had other WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OB- open the Court. The final changes elected again. The new guidelines will be located south of the girls’ plans for me. In November of STACLES THAT STOOD IN are being made to the Kiowa Tribal required both the Chairman and softball field. The one in Anadarko 2005, my mom was diagnosed with YOUR WAY IN PREPARING TO Law & Order Code, all the neces- Vice to have at least a bachelor’s will be behind the Indian Health Stage 4 colon cancer, and because MAKE THE KIOWA COURT sary forms and policies are being degree and to campaign as a team. Service which is north of Anadarko my siblings had families and more OPERABLE? put into place, and the renovation

Chairman Komalty has his master’s (before the bridge). The one in responsibilities than I at the time, I There have not been any real obsta- of the old headstart building is be- degree and I myself have a bache- Lawton is south of the Lawton Indi- cles ginning. lor’s degree; we won the election in an Hospital which is within the Fort ——————————————————————————————————————————— June 2018 against two other teams. Sill Indian School campus. I would will be hiring for soon. Previously Language Fair, they’re number of Our second largest Casino is here Once in office the very first step like to invite all of you to the Kiowa they had paved a portion of the participants grow at each event. in Carnegie and has a snack bar. was to bring order to our tribal gov- Tribe Head Start open house next Ozark Trail and the Prairie Village They are doing a tremendous job We have 117 machines and em- ernment. Around 6 or 7 years ago Tuesday, August 13, 2019; begin- housing in Anadarko as well as at keeping our Kiowa culture and ploy a total of 35. Our third Casino before our current administration, ning at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. other projects in the surrounding language alive. is in Verden and has 100 machines the Kiowa Tribe was very dysfunc- Work Enforcement (WIA), which area. We currently have plans to We have a new Veteran’s office with 36 employees. We also have tional along with the tribal govern- used to be the old JTPA, if you all repair the roads around the which is located in Anadarko a Kiowa Gaming Commission ment; the bureau of Indian affairs remember has placed 61 people in school’s softball field that leads to which serves our Native American which is located in Chickasha. (BIA) and federal courts had to step jobs, as well as 26 youth for the the Kiowa Tribal Park as well. Vets in a number of services from They are the ones who issue the in and order a Secretarial Election. summer. They help with stipends A historic feat which was accom- helping with paperwork to begin Gaming licenses for vendors and During the time of the dysfunction, when they place someone in a new plished is the Kiowa Tribe Hous- receiving Veteran’s disability pay- employees and the gaming inspec- the Kiowa Tribe lost all federal job. ing Department. This program was ments, to directing Veterans where tors work out of this office. programs and were unsure if we Human Resources has hired a total once lost but has recently been re- they need to go for health issues, We have short ranged plans to would be able to make payroll for of 157 in various locations for the established. HUD named us the including mental health, where to open up a Casino in Hobart. We the employees. Kiowa Tribe. Tribally Designated Housing Enti- go to get assistance with any type are waiting for the land to be It was tough but Chairman Komalty Thanks to the combination of both ty. We plan to build new homes, of Government assistance that they placed into trust land, that will be continued to be a strong advocate WIA and Human Resources, the and possibly assistant living apart- are entitled to, etc. We recently taking place soon. We have also for the Kiowa Tribe, he was very Kiowa Tribe has put 279 people to ments in Carnegie, Anadarko and supported a two day Veterans been approached by Quartz Moun- instrumental in bringing our tribal work. That is triple of what has Hobart. Powwow and Arts Festival at the tain Resort to plan building a Casi- government out of a deep crisis. been done in the past. Plus, we have The Maintenance Department is Kiowa complex. no near or on the property to be a Since I’ve been in office, through a job board full of job openings for actively renovating the Kiowa One program I am particularly part of their parks and recreation. the leadership of Chairman Ko- tribal and casino positions, those Complex interior and has done a proud of, that Chairman and I per- We are seriously looking into it malty, the Kiowa Tribe has gained postings can be seen by visiting our lot of work for the exterior. They sonally helped get off the ground, and deciding which will be more back all of our federal programs. website at kiowatribe.org. stay busy and we really appreciate is the Kiowa Tribe Youth Sports beneficial to the Kiowa Tribe. The audits that haven’t been done Food Distribution furnishes com- their constant and consistence up- and Activities Program. Derek We are also awaiting fee to trust since 2013 are now nearly complete modities to eligible tribal members, keep of our buildings. Tofpi, for years, got Kiowa Youth land transfer for Indian City, Following the new constitution, the has a renovated building and updat- The Kiowa newspaper (Kiowa together for basketball tourna- which is south of Anadarko. We Kiowa Tribe now has four branches ed system now. I know everybody News) publishes a monthly news- ments and pretty much took them have plans to transform Indian of government. 1) Executive likes commodity cheese. paper. The number of subscrip- on his own without a budget and City into a tourist Cultural Center Branch which includes the Chair- Tax Commission is in charge of our tions continues to grow every day parental support. We furnished and Museum. We are in the pro- man, Vice-Chairman, Executive tribal tags and also serves as a pub- and has reached a number of peo- him some seed money, got a line cess of appointing an Economic Director, Assistant Executive, lic notary. ple throughout the United States. item set up, made him the coordi- Development Board to research Treasurer, and the Chief Finance We now have a gift shop which The newspaper can also be down- nator and now it has grown rapidly and make recommendations for Officer. All departments, except the sells Kiowa logo t-shirts and vari- loaded on the website for the pub- the past two years to sponsoring future money-making ventures. Kiowa Head Start, are under the ous items with the Kiowa logo. lic. It has been great at keeping all local softball and football pro- We also have Boards and Commit- supervision of the Executive Direc- They also sell jewelry, Pendleton interested parties far and near ap- grams, helping youth with athletic tee’s in the areas of the Kiowa tor. 2) Legislative Branch which blankets, Native designed luggage, prised of the current events, and shoes, league fees, helping mighty Museum, Kiowa Election Board, includes seven districts and their etc. Our gift shop is also online for information of future events. They mites with uniforms, Little Lady Kiowa Casino Operating Authority legislators. They’re purpose is to those who live too far to come to also do livestreams and records Cats with uniforms, sponsored the and Kiowa Gaming Commission. create laws that will benefit not Carnegie. Our Gift Shop Director, speeches, Chairman addresses to Carnegie High Schools All Sports Some other accomplishments we only the Kiowa members in their Teddy, also sets up at various pow- the people and important meetings Banquet with the Banquet meal recognize is the partnership with district but also the entire Kiowa wows and different events where and events held by the Tribe. and some of the awards, The youth the Chamber of Commerce for the Tribe. Once the laws are created there is an interest in Native items. Brand new to the Kiowa Tribe is have attended at least 15 or more Easter Egg Hunt, brought KSWO and passed…the Executive will The Kiowa Higher Education helps the Communications and Infor- basketball tournaments this sum- Channel 7 to town for a severe then enforce it. 3) Judicial Branch our tribal members with grants that mation Technology Department mer. We have open gym at our weather presentation, made the is currently transporting cases and go towards college tuition, books, (Com-IT). They are constantly Kiowa Complex Red Buffalo hall Tribal Complex available for will begin hearing within the next dorm cost, vocational training, and busy at keeping the website and for the community. This past weather emergencies for any sea- couple of months. 4) Kiowa Indian direct assistance for job relocation. the tribe’s social media pages cur- weekend the 8th grade and 6th son. And we built a Tribal Park Council (KIC) which includes eve- The Kiowa Child Care extends their rent with information of events, grade boys competed in a Mid behind the Kiowa complex which ry enrolled tribal member. The KIC service to 22 counties for Kiowa announcements, and other news. America Youth Basketball Nation- is available for any tribal pow- Coordinator calls the meetings, children 13 years of age and young- The tribe’s Facebook page, The al Tournament which was held in wows, events and ceremonials. receives resolutions, and processes er. Those that are eligible are able to Kiowa Tribe, has proven to be the Wichita, Kansas. Both their divi- We would also like to thank the the resolutions for submission to get financial assistance in the day fastest way of keeping the commu- sions had 88 teams from across the County Commissioners for mow- the Kiowa Election Board for the care for their children while they nity update with information. nation competing. The 6th grade ing our park grounds before our vote of the people (Kiowa members work. Coming soon will be the expan- boys finished in the top 5 and the 4th of July ceremonials and the that are 18 and over). Indian Child welfare who work to sion of other social media such as 8th grade boys finished 2nd place water which was furnished by the A lot has been accomplished and I keep Kiowa foster children with tweeter, Instagram, and possibly in their division. Altogether there Farmer’s Bank. am extremely proud of our pro- Kiowa families. Pinterest. were close to 1100 teams who In closing, I would like to thank grams and the progress we have Our Environmental Health Services Procurement keeps us supplied completed in National Tourna- you for your gracious invitation to made within the last couple of (EHS) Program works with our trib- with buildings, rentals, GSA vehi- ment. We had a number of our speak about our Kiowa Tribe. I years. The Kiowa Tribe now has al community to prevent disease cles, office supplies, equipment, parents who attended and cheered know we are a large inclusion in services and programs to help our and injury by monitoring and inves- furniture and they do a whole lot our teams on. We are so proud of the Carnegie community, and we people. tigating disease and injury; identify- of other jobs that keep us going this program. This past year we haven’t had much involvement Social Services which includes ing health hazards in the environ- from day to day. were able to give 2 scholarships with community in the past. But General Assistance, Direct and ment; and providing training, tech- Our Security Department protects with a collaboration of Kiowa moving forward I feel like things Emergency Assistance. Adult and nical assistance, and project fund- our Complex and keep us safe 24 Higher Education and the Kiowa are changing and it is our desire to Child Protection, Domestic Vio- ing. hours a day. Youth Sports and Activities Pro- work closely as a team for the ben- lence, Burial Assistance, and gift Fastrans who are like a van taxi The Kiowa Language and Cultural grams. efit of everyone in Carnegie and cards to aide with preparations of service provides a minimum cost to Revitalization Program (KLCRP) We have 3 casinos at present. Our the surrounding areas. Please, the funeral meal. transport people to Anadarko, Law- continues to grow and hosts as biggest one is at Devol with 826 don’t hesitate to reach out to us in The Kiowa Teen Suicide Preven- ton, Hobart and the surrounding many events as they can along the machines, a steak house, a sports any capacity and we look forward tion (KTSP) is an important pro- areas Monday through Friday from Kiowa Elders to teach younger bar, a buffet and a hotel and gift to working together in unity with gram. They have outreach to sever- 8:00am to 4:30pm . generations about the Kiowa cul- shop. We have 305 employees at you. “Ah-ho, Dae-ohn dae bah al schools including Carnegie to Recently the Kiowa Transportation ture and language. this location which include the K’ah dae” (Thank you, it was nice raise awareness of teen suicide. The Department is back in order and Recently KLCRP held a Kiowa Administration offices. meeting all of you)

KIOWA NEWS PAGE 5 August 7, 2019 KIOWA LEGISLATURE

Kiowa Tribal Complex Office number-580-654-6338 District #7 Legislator, Jessie Svitak-”The Black Hills Project 2019”

Kiowa Tribe The Black Hills Project of Such, as how to create a Bow 2019 is an official name that with arrows, proper protocol Legislators was tagged by Kiowa Tribe around certain functions and his- All District Legislators can District # 4 Legislator Jessie torical events, to even down to the Please visit the Kiowa Tribe website, kiowatribe.org to view or down- be reached by calling the Svitak. This actual name has basic need of knowing how to load job announcements, fillable job applications forms, and obtain Legislative office at 580-654- arrived from the the present speak Kiowa. These basic re- information on how to apply. You may also contact the Human Re- day Kiowa Clemente Course quirements of the Kiowa Tribe 6338. Extensions are listed sources office at 580-654-6317 or 6335. in the Humanities, a college was an every day occurrence below. level Native American Studies within the societies of the Kiowa. class offered by USAO. Legis- It is in part or even our responsi- ANGELA CHADDLESONE lator Svitak had been ap- bility as leaders of the tribe to MCCARTHY proached by Dr. Jim Kennedy, help restore the knowledge and District #1 - Anadarko One year earlier for the hopes support those programs that de- Tribal Cell: 580-699-6428 of restoring the Kiowa Tribe mand the support of the Kiowa Job Title: Staff Accountant MICHAEL Q. PRIMUS II traditional skills of making a Tribe to incorporate this District #2 - Carnegie buffalo hide “Tdoe-Hahn”. Knowledge into our youth as Tribal Cell: 580-730-1592 On June of this year 2019 Dr. those the rise of the Kiowa tribe JOB SUMMARY: MARILYN BREAD Kennedy once again ap- shall progress in today’s business District #3 - Medicine Bluff proached Legislator Svitak if and development without the loss Under the immediate supervision of the Chief Financial Officer Tribal Cell: 580-699-0868 their was any interest in re- of Basic Kiowa Culture. (CFO), the Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing ANITA JOHNSON storing a traditional concept During the five day training general bookkeeping, maintaining financial reports, preparing District #5 - Red River from start to finish tipi con- course that was provided under and analyzing budgets. Performs duties in accordance with es- Tribal Cell: 405-313-5419 struction. There was an inter- Sioux Teachings their were very tablished policies and procedures, directives, and guidelines as BENJAMIN LUCERO est indeed, as that their had much Kiowa presence in the na- set forth in the Financial Management Manual. Verifies financial WOLF been a concern for the Kiowa ture of the group as the group had codes and insures all financial transactions have accurate sup- District #6 - Elk Creek Tribe as to completely loosing been inspired by the culture of the porting documentation. our traditional skills. At this Kiowa People and the sufferings Tribal Cell: 580-919-9235 MODINA WATERS time and age the issue of loos- of the Kiowa when the Buffalo ing our Kiowa Tribe skills is had been taken from our People. Note: The Kiowa Tribe provides a comprehensive benefits District #7 - All Kiowa package including; leave benefits, (13) paid holidays, health Tribal Cell: 580-699-4017 at a Critical Crisis of emergen- This course only open the need of cy of for ever being lost. importance of preserving vital insurance plan providing eligible employees access to medical,

This shared motivation to re- skills and knowledge of tools and dental and vision care insurance benefits, $25,000 Basic Life The Kiowa Legislature store a sense of historical skills needed for a Kiowa Family and $25,000 Basic AD&D insurance coverage at no cost to em- holds monthly meetings preservation skills that were to survive the Plains and the great ployees, and 3% employer contribution into the Employee Sav- every second Saturday of taught from generation to gen- distances that the Kiowa people ings Trust Plan (401k). every month in accordance eration. The issue arises from had traveled over the generations. with the Kiowa Constitu- the concern that these skills As a Legislator I have recognized tion. Each meeting will were being lost due to the the Critical severity of importance shortage of materials used to it is to go and seek out other begin at 9am at a designat- ed location which will be teach and learn from. The key courses and or send others to rec- QUALIFICATIONS: advertised in local publica- component to these skills has reate, even re-learn those skills

always been centered around that were lost in vast knowledge

tions and the Tribal website A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance. A

the buffalo. do to time and the advancement

www.kiowatribe. basic knowledge of accounting principles is required as well as of technologies in today’s world. an operational familiarity with OMB SUPER CIRCULAR: NEW UNIFORM GUIDELINES. Demonstrate a knowledge of Abila MIP Software or comparable Fund Accounting software. Analyti- Facebook-Angela McCarthy Ah Kaw Lay District #1 Legislator shared a post to the group: Kiowa cal experience in the accounting field interpreting applying Ac- Solutions. July 24 at 10:42 PM · counting Principles, concepts, regulations and practices. Attended a session on "The State of Tribal Gaming" this morning presented by Matthew Morgan of the Must be able to prepare consolidated financial statements, inter- Chickasaw Nation. This was very interesting. This session had legal representation and reiterated the nal and external, by gathering and analyzing information from Tribes contributions to the state and how the amounts agreed upon in the contract have actually been departments and the general ledger systems; analyze and verify doubled beyond expectations. And that the Tribes should not renegotiate and let th51e compact renew information by creating spreadsheet reports; prepare ledger en- as is. Also tribes need to encourage their membership to vote in ALL ELECTIONS, not just tribal. tries by maintaining files and records and reconciling accounts; prepare payments by reconciling accounts, accruing expenses,

Below is a list of new office locations for Kiowa Tribe Legislators: requesting disbursements, and assigning account numbers when needed; provide accounting support to tribal programs by Modina Waters, District #7 converting data to general ledger systems; obtaining supple- 123 24th Avenue NW, Norman Oklahoma 73069 mentary information for preparing financial statements, and re- viewing financial information; maintains confidential client infor- Anita Johnson, District #5 mation; performs other duties as assigned. 610 SW Lee Blvd., Lawton, Oklahoma 73501

Jessie Svitak, District #4 219 SW "C" Avenue, Lawton, 73502

Michael Primus, District #2 Kiowa Tribe Complex, Carnegie, Oklaho- ma 73015 kiowatribe.org Angela McCarthy, District #1 PENDING

Marilyn Bread, District #3 PENDING ——————————————————————————————- Ben Wolf, District #6 PENDING

A Special Meeting of the Kiowa Indian Council has been scheduled for Saturday October 26, 2019 at Red Buffalo Hall. Candidates bios and pictures will be featured in Kiowa News. CANDIDATE FOR KIC COORDINATOR– Debra Schrock Wilson

I believe in the vote of the people as the voce of our tribal government. The Kiowa Indian Council is foremost in the operation and function of our tribal government. Their voice should be heard and listened to. I believe in structure and stability for our government. Without it, we are lawless and ineffective. With it we can only get strong- er and more successful in developing our independence. I serve the people. My accountability is to the Kiowa Indian Council. My desire and motivation is to work cooperatively with all branches of our government, including our boars and commissions, for a successful outcome for our Kiowa People. Knowledge of tribal government, Robert’s Rules of Order, and working with people are strengths that I can offer the Kiowa people. I am an organizer, excellent writer, and excellent communication skills. My ethics are to work effectively, and with a sense of order to fulfill the responsibilities of the posi- tion of Kiowa Indian Council Coordinator to serve the Kiowa people. I have been taught the Kiowa way which is, ‘Do it right or not at all.’

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology – Southeastern Oklahoma State University Secretary of the Kiowa Business Committee Housing Commissioner for the Kiowa Housing Authority Kiowa Higher Education Director Caddo Tribe Headstart Director Indian Education Tutor/Coordinator Various clerical experience with the Indian Health Service, Small Business Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Congress of American Indians Clergy in Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference of the United Methodist Church Kiowa brothers place in Otoe Powwow-Sokobi Connywerdy (left) won first Active in Tribal Government sins 1981 place in the teen boys competition at Otoe and his brother, Have voted in every tribal election except one since registering to vote of April 29, 1981 Thaumaroi Connywerdy, (right) won third during Otoe powwow this past July 2019. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 6 August 7, 2019 OBITUARIES The Red Woman Site

By Dewey Tsonetokoy

all are thrilled at the site of the them dangling at the end of the ——————————————————————————— It is called the "Red Woman" Site and governmental agencies try not baby porcupine. rope. He is angered and sends a to disclose its location and for good Suddenly, the Aw-day climbs up "Khaut"(wheel) down the length reason. As with many cultural sites into the tree to get closer to the of the rope and it strikes the Aw- throughout North America when porcupine. The porcupine climbs day and kills her. Her son Pbhi- the public learns of Native Ameri- higher and then still higher until Tahlee survives. can sacred sites there is a tendency they are at the very top of the tall Adopted and cared for by Grand- for these sites to be desecrated. The tree. The Sun, who lured her mother Spider he becomes a pre- Red Woman Site represents just there, reached down and swept cocious child and has a mischie- one site associated with the ancient her from the top of the tree and vous nature. One day he is split in creation stories of the Kiowa. took her into the clouds. The Sun half when he throws his Khaut The story goes that the only daugh- had long admired her and wanted into the air and it comes down ter of Kiowa parents is "Aw-day". her for his wife. and strikes him on top of his Meaning that she is thought of as Years later after living in the head. Now he becomes "Zah-Day being very special. She is so Aw- clouds she gives birth to a son Tahlee"(Half-Boys) and resides day that her parents will not allow called "Pbhi-Tahlee". Eventually, with the Kiowa until the day her to set her foot on the ground. she becomes lonely for her peo- comes when they both go back to She is kept on a "pallet" and every- ple and devises a plan to return to the earth in various forms. thing that she needs is brought to the surface. She fashions a rope The Red Woman Site is the an- her. but it is not long enough and she cient pictographic rendition of DAVENPORT-Joey Hendricksen, One day her friends come to visit and her son wound up dangling at that Kiowa Creation Story told by Sr., 59, a resident of Davenport, Glenda Lou LittleChief Holden but along the way see a baby por- the end of the rope a hundred feet generation after generation of was born June 6, 1956 to Garfield died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at cupine in a tree. They ask the par- from the surface. Kiowa elders to their grandchil- LittleChief and Clessa Tointigh in University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa ents if they can bring the Aw-day Her husband comes back and dren. It means that as long as the

City, surrounded by his family. Lawton, Oklahoma. She passed = Kiowa retain their identity as Kio- ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— to see the baby porcupine and the discovers that they are gone. He away July 26, 2019 in Tulsa, Okla- Honoring his Kiowa heritage, cre- parents agree. The friends carry the immediately knows where they wa that the spirit of their ancestry homa after a short illness. Glenda mation rites will take place follow- pallet with the girl to the tree and are and, sure enough, he sees will also remain at this site--and ing visitation. was married to James Turner Hold- at other sacred sites. Joey was born on February 24, en of Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the 1960, in Davenport, a son of John time of her passing. They were ——————————————————————————- and Pauline (Cleveland) Hendrick- married on October 30, 2000 in sen, Sr. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where they He was proud of being an enrolled made their home for the past 19 member of the Kiowa tribe. He en- years. Glenda was previously mar- joyed attending pow-wows, the out- ried to Michael Cramer Sr., and doors, and fishing. He also enjoyed from this union 7 children were country and western and classic born. rock. Glenda was a devout Christian Joey is survived by his son: Joey woman who prayed for many peo- Hendricksen, Jr., Davenport, Iowa; ple and led many people to the Lord siblings: Irma Leigh (Charles) Jesus Christ. She has a beautiful Rountree, Albuquerque, NM, James voice she used for the glory of God. (Christine) Hendricksen, all of Dav- her faith was unshakeable. Glenda enport, and Jeffrey (Christine) Hen- loved to watch crime stories, sing, dricksen, Muscatine, and many niec- dance, and was one of the wittiest es and nephews. persons to be around. She had a joy He was preceded in death by his and humor that left you laughing parents, and siblings: Cleo Hen- for hours. She was very animated dricksen, Marlene Anderson, John and never ashamed to express her- Hendricksen, Jr., and Jackie Lee self anywhere and at any time. Her Hendricksen, Sr. famous "Lucy Dance" will always be remembered. She loved to deco- rate her house, garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, the casino, driving in the country, visiting fam- ily, and cooking. She made friends easily and genuinely loved each one of them. She never hesitated to lis- ten, encourage, inspire, and pray. Left to cherish her memory are her 5 Sons: Erin Garfield LittleChief of Tahlequah, OK, Paul Michael LittleChief and his friend Randy Berna of Tishomingo, OK, Jason Cramer and wife Geneva of Tahlequah, OK, Geneva Cramer of Tahlequah, OK, Michael Cramer Jr. of Ana- darko,OK, James Cramer of Anadarko, OK, Christopher Linn Smith, son of 2 daughters: Cassandra Rose Donald & Mary Helen Smith was Domebo and husband Dustin of born December 1, 1970 in NYC on Anadarko, OK, his father’s birthday. On Friday, Jericca Cramer and companion J.J. July 26, 2019 the Creator placed a ———————————————————————————————————————— Reddick of Tahlequah, OK, —————————————————— hand on Chris’ shoulder to begin his and adopted daughter Nikki Harri- journey at the family home. His son of Tulsa, OK, Kiowa name is Paugoodle (Red 20 grandchildren, 9 great grandchil- Buffalo), given to him by his great- dren: Jayden LittleChief Tahlequah, The Kiowa Gift Shop will have a booth in the grandfather Linn Pauahty, who was OK and Skyler Walker; Erin the nephew of Red Buffalo. DeShon Gates and husband Chris , Baldwin Building at the Caddo County Fair- Christopher never met a stranger. and Roddy of Tulsa, OK; Avery His ability to connect with people and Oscar LittleChief of Oklahoma grounds during the American Indian Exposition. began at an early age and continued City, OK; Malena "Me-Me" Little- through his life, as a result, the list chief of Tahlequah, OK, and Quinn The booth will be open on the 14th, 15th, and of friends he loved and who loved Sadie of Tahlequah, OK; Kristen him back is extensive. Christopher Domebo and companion Jordan 16th and will feature many items along with a was an open book who shared his Scott, Jordan Jr., and Taylor Rose; triumphs and tragedies with loved Brianna Domebo and companion complete catalog with items that can be order on ones within his circle; as a result, Chandler Starr, Anthony, Jenaya, many felt comfortable talking with and Izayah; Julian Domebo, Ana- the spot. him about things they could not darko, OK, and Braedon Michael; share with others. Glyddia, Macy, and Mikalyn of In the early 1990’s, Christopher was Anadarko, OK; Jada and Jaleel hired at Dallas Cable Access televi- Reddick of Tahlequah, OK; Sarah sion starting his career as a videog- Cramer of Tahlequah, OK and Ro- rapher. As a professional videogra- man Monroe; Jason Jr., natalia, and pher, he walked inside the ropes Michael Cramer, Tahlequah, OK; with golfers at PGA & USGA major Asher Cramer of Anadarko, OK, tournaments, worked the sidelines and Eli Jones of Tahlequah, OK. of NCAA & NFL football, was 6 sisters: Kathy Toehay, Anadarko, ringside for World Championship OK; Edith LittleChief, Anadarko, Boxing, next to the dugout at MLB OK, Linda LittleChief of Anadarko, games, and practically any other OK, Carol and husband Marty Au- sporting event that is televised. taubo, Anadarko, OK; Barbara Chris worked on several Native Crawford of Dubach, LA; and American productions and has con- Debra Hill of Norman, OK ducted several interviews with Rock 8 brothers: Michael, Robbi, Darren, & Roll luminaries for a planned Ben, Kevin, Derick Hill of Ana- documentary of Kiowa guitar leg- darko, OK; Shawn Mark Hill of end Jesse Ed Davis. Mustang, OK; and Bill Barham of Dubach, LA 1 aunt Doris Barham of Dubach, LA, and numerous nieces, nephews, Obituaries, for posting in adopted children, and friends. the Kiowa News, may be She was preceded in death by her submitted to: father Garfield LittteChief, mother Clessa Tointigh Bewley, sister [email protected] or Mary Alice Watson, Grandparents: [email protected] or call Alice and Robert Littleman, nieces: Eugenia Keahbone and Crystal 580-654-2300 ext. 6386 Toehay, and great nephew Markus Barton. Glenda is now our jewel in the Sky and will be greatly missed. Kiowa Court Administrator Anthony Asetamy is pictured with “Blind Justice” designer Dean Ahdokobo

KIOWA NEWS PAGE 7 August 7, 2019 2019 American Indian Expostion Events, Days, And Times

“Standing Strong On Sacred Ground”

Carnival Ride Tickets To Be Distributed

The Kiowa Tribe will be Distributing vouch- Kiowa youths ages 2-12 years of age will be ers for Carnival Ride wrist bands at two loca- eligible to receive the tickets with Kiowa tions, this year. Tribal I.D. The distribution will be on Monday August Parents or grandparents may pick up vouch- 12th, 2019 from 10am till 1pm at the Kiowa ers with Kiowa Tribal I.D. Distribution is on Tribe Programs office in Anadarko at 806 a first come first serve basis. Wynan Court, just east of DHS and on Tues- Tickets will be good for free rides on any day from 10am till 1pm at the Kiowa Tribal night of choice, but for a single night only. Complex in Carnegie.

The opening day parade will be streamed on the Kiowa Tribal Facebook page “The Kiowa Tribe” beginning at 10am on Wednesday, August 14th. KIOWA NEWS PAGE 8 August 7, 2019

KHEGP JULY STUDENT OF THE MONTH Two Will Be Honored At NIEA October Gala Two Kiowa Tribal members will be honored at the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Awards Gala in Minneapolis on October 10,2019 Freda Tippeconnie was named the National Indian Education Class- room Teacher of the Year Award winner and Summer Skye Palmer will be honored with the NIEA Community Service Award. NIEA CLASSROOM TEACHER OF THE YEAR Freda who, after a long impressive career, has spent the last seven years teaching in the Perkins- Tryon school district, while also serving as an instructor at Pawnee Nation College. For the 2017-18 school year, her tenacity, respect for her students, families and com- munity and her many dedicated Freda Tippeconnie and Summer Skye Palmer will be honored at the NIEA National Awards Gala in Minne- years of service were acknowl- edged when she received both the Brittany Johnson is the Grand- Perkins-Tryon High School Teach- recognize individuals in Native istration (MBA) student and will drives; and renovate dilapidated daughter of Darla Yeahquo and the er of the Year award, as well as the communities who are role models complete that course in May 2020. homes in the area. daughter of Mary (April) Yeahquo District Teacher of the Year and have provided service to their Throughout, Summer has remained She also served as Kiowa Tia-Piah and Sean Johnson. She is from Award. communities in the past calendar culturally involved, kept nearly Society Princess (2010), Miss Indi- Lawton, OK, where she attended Freda was also a scholarship bas- year. perfect attendance, and worked full- an Fort Sill (2013), and Miss Indian Eisenhower High School. She cur- ketball player at Rose State Col- In honoring a few individuals we time as an accounting technician in Lawton (2015). rently attends Cameron University, lege after a starring role at Chris- recognize what is possible for all of the Kiowa Tribe finance office. NIEA works to acknowledge lead- where she is pursuing a Bachelor of tian Heritage Academy in high us. NIEA invites educators and The self-described “serious student” ers in this field that have done sub- Science degree in Biology with a school, Freda would also go on to advocates to nominate deserving maintained a near 4.0 cumulative stantial work to promote language, concentration in Cellular and Mo- play for Eaast Central University individuals and organizations for grade point average throughout her culture, and tribal sovereignty. This lecular Organisms. in Ada. This path led her to coach- recognition. entire undergraduate career, graduat- award is presented to an American When Brittany is not doing school- ing at several of the schools where COMMUNITY SERVICE ing Magna Cum Laude. Indian, Alaska Native, or Native work, she is busy working as a full- she also taught. AWARD She volunteers her time to teach fi- Hawaiian currently teaching in a time Office Coordinator/Dental Freda Tippeconnie is an example Summer earned an Associate of nancial literacy, develop college and public school, tribal/community Assistant at a private practice. She of Indian womanhood and leader- Science in Business in December career readiness initiatives. Summer school, or BIE school who shows is also a full-time mom. To help her ship worth celebrating. 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Ac- has participated in events for the exceptional achievement, and per- get through school, she has been NIEA provides all educators and counting in May 2018 and is cur- United Way and the Kiowa Tribe; formance in providing quality in- rently a Master of Business Admin helped to organize canned food struction to Native students. fortunate to have been awarded advocates an opportunity to funding through financial aid grant funding and the Kiowa Higher Ed- ucation Grant Program (KHEGP). Her future career goal is to be a dentist, so she can work for the Indian Health Services and give back to her “own” community. The KHEGP has funded Brittany’s education since the summer of 2019. She stated, “they have truly relieved a huge financial burden to a single, full-time working mother. They have reduced my stress and have allowed me to provide a com- fortable life for my daughter. This program has been a blessing.”

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Galen Satoe is from Anadarko, Oklahoma where he graduated from Anadarko High School. He studies welding at the Caddo Kio- wa Technology Center in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma. He began with the Adult Vocational Training program in August 2018 when he began studying Basic Welding. In January 2019, he began the Advanced Welding course in order to further his goal to becoming a certified welder.

Tribal Princesses Participating In Expo Events

Arapaho Princess -Arianna Long Comanche Nation Princess - Ashleigh Mithlo Kiowa Tribal Princess KTYSP would like to send a big - Simone Toppah Congratulations out to little Miss Ft. Sill Apache Princess Ry'Lynn "RyRy" Casper for plac- - Cierra Howse ing first in the MAYB Nationals Wichita Princess this past weekend held in Edmond, KTYSP would like to give a Big Ok. Her mother, Magpie Littlechief - Lacee Machelle Leonard Congratulations to Jessie Ware Ware shares with the program her Delaware who is in the 8th grade and attends great accomplishments! - Jerria Lynn Sadongei school in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Miss RyRy plays with Oklahoma Jessie is a member of the Kiowa Lightning out of Lawton, Ok. Caddo Tribe and the daughter of Jericho – Nichole Edwina Beatty Along with winning their bracket Congratulations Kyleigh Bearbow grandparents are Karl and Trecil Ware and Shawna Thompson this weekend, they finished 42-14 with making the Oklahoma Free- Bearbow. Kyleigh comes from a Osage Ware. Her grandparents are Erwin on the season along with numerous dom Fastpitch 2020 team. Kyleigh strong lineage of Kiowa blood of – Leigha Easley (Ace) Ware and Jessie Ware of second and third place finishes in has shown the scouts some impres- her late great paternal grandparents Cheyenne Mountian View, Oklahoma. Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. sives moves by being aware on the Emma and Art Unap. Along with Jessie plays for AR Hoops out of RyRy is the maternal granddaugh- field, batting exceptionally and her maternal great grandparents - McKenna Lime Fort Smith, Arkansas and won 3rd Apache ter of Jocelyn LittleChief and the taking on a new roll of pitching. Walter and Ruby Nesahkluah and at MAYB Tournament in Edmond, paternal granddaughter of the late Her parents Ruby and Joseph Bear- Manuel and Vena Beaver. – Ouskv Lee Beaver Oklahoma. and great Tom Mauchahty-Ware ll. bow are ecstatic about her new Learn more on Facebook, by going Ponca Keep working Jessie! Goals are set She is the great granddaughter of adventure and are ready to cheer to the “Kiowa Sports and Activities – Alaina Herrer and growth is important! We look the late Lanell and Paul LittleChief her on! Corwin and Dorothy Program” forward to seeing your success as and Pear Pewo-Ware and Wilson Nesahkluah are Kyleigh's maternal time progresses! Ware. She will be attending Mac- grandparents and paternal Derek Tofpi-Director