2019 Annual Report A Report to the People Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
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Photo: John Howard Knifechief Photo: Shine Neal Eppler Ti-hil-rik Pi’ aakis One who repairs and fixes broken things Young Eagle, Swift Bird (arrows-bows-lances-scrapers-knives) In Remembrance George Dean Butler Wanda Seck 6/18/1959 - 1/3/2019 3/13/1936 - 6/21/2019
Gina Marie Barker Alfred Paul Frejo 2/28/1972 - 1/7/2019 3/16/1942 - 7/6/2019
Donald Jack Hedrick Marshall R Gover 11/9/1959 - 1/10/2019 11/17/1946 - 7/11/2019
Tommie Cherb Yvonne V. Kaulaity 4/11/1951 - 1/11/2019 11/26/1936 - 7/14/2019
Rickey Felicano Moore Alexis Joy Warrior 6/18/1956 - 1/20/2019 7/24/1959 - 7/18/2019
Wilbur Marlin Johnson Mikal Henry Rice 3/13/1942 - 1/31/2019 8/18/1984 - 8/7/2019
Addie Ellen Latimer Larry Thomas Sterne 11/21/1934 - 2/7/2019 3/11/1943 - 10/12/2019
Aline Ann Hyatt Timothy Riley Fields 10/5/1942 - 2/10/2019 1/4/1960 - 10/20/2019
Glen Mc Guire Debra A Overland 6/26/1920 - 3/2/2019 5/31/1954 - 11/16/2019
Phyllis Loraine Burris Lois Helen Stoneroad - Wilson 7/29/1930 - 3/11/2019 2/24/1949 - 11/17/2019
Darnell R Carson Pawnee Billy Howell 5/25/1950 - 3/12/2019 8/25/1935 - 11/24/2019
Diane Elaine Blaine Charles Lee Wilde 2/21/1955 - 4/16/2019 2/23/1952 - 12/1/2019
Louis D Bayhylle Jr Thomas Earl Evans 8/2/1924 - 4/18/2019 10/6/1949 - 12/5/2019
Thomas Theodore Rice Sr. Edgar A Pratt 7/1/1959 - 4/25/2019 5/10/1943 - 12/26/2019
John Thomas Left Hand 10/3/1986 - 6/12/2019
2019 PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL
James E. Whiteshirt Darrel Wildcat Patsy McCray M. Angela Thompson President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Sammye Adson Dawna Hare Charles ‘Buddy’ Lone Chief Charles Knife Chief Council Seat #1 Council Seat #2 Council Seat #3 Council Seat #4
The Supreme governing body of the Pawnee Nation is the Pawnee Business Council which consists of eight (8) members. The Pawnee Business Council exercises all the inherent, statutory, and treaty powers of the Pawnee Nation by the enactment of legislation, the transaction of business, and by otherwise speaking or acting on all matters which the Pawnee Nation is empowered to act. All members of the Pawnee Business Council are elected to a four-year term of office and serve until their successors are installed in office.
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CONSTITUTION
CORPORATE CHARTER
2019 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART TRIBAL COURT PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL NASHARO COUNCIL
TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES & COMMISIONS
THE PAWNEE NATION - 2019 OFOKLAHOMA ANNUAL REPORT CORPORATION
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Executive Director Executive Admin Human Resources Assist
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Division of Planning Division of Division of Division of Health & Division of Natural Division of Law Division of Cultural Division of Property Division of Finance & Tribal Administrative Education Community Services Resources & Safety Enforcement Resources Management Development Affairs
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Dept of Utilities Education & Prevention Family Services Nutritional Health Environmental Planning Communications Tax Dept. Department Training “477” Department Department Department Department Conservation & Department Department
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Indian Child Enrollment Violence Elderly Meals Diabetes Dept. of Fire & ICDBG Property & Welfare Department Against Women Program Program Rescue Maintenance Youth Program Museum Inventory Enhancement
Food Community Hlth Grants & Information Substance I.H.S. HK & GM Social Services Distribution Representative Dept. of Contracts Technology Abuse Program Program Program Program Transportation & Department Department Language After School Safety
Program CSBG Fitness Center Procurement & LIHEAP Dept. of Inventory Library Emergency Department JOM Management Pawnee Pride
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Pawnee Nation of Oklaho a Or ani ational hart Appro e r 2 James E. Whiteshirt, Pawnee Nation President JULY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019
Pawnee Business Council President Inauguration was held on July 13, 2019. James Whiteshirt, newly elected Pawnee Business Council President.
BRUCE PRATT, Pawnee Nation President JANUARY 2016 - JULY 2019
3 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE SERVICE CLUB 2019
The Pawnee Service Club has recently being officially reinstated, the Service Club been reestablished and is doing a lot to has fed mourning families, sent cards to the help the Pawnee community. Although the ill, given food baskets to families in need; Service Club has a long history amongst raising money thru donations, and an the Pawnee, it is not known precisely auction/bingo fundraiser. We are looking when the Club started. Its current oldest for new members to join this great family, member, Neva Moore, is the spark that and fees are $5 per person. For more reignited the Service Club this past year. information, contact any current officers; Neva gave her blessing to restart the Club. Helen Norris, June Hamilton, Angie Echo This Club vows to be non-political, help Hawk or Jamie Jon Whiteshirt. Thank you, the community, and learn more about the Service Club! Pawnee culture. In these past months of
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 4 MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Greetings Pawnee Tribal action by the Emergency Members. Operations Center (EOC) when the Pawnee The Executive Office of Community was faced the Pawnee Nation takes with a flood to remember. this time to wish all tribal This flood was so large members a wonderful new that it eventually closed year filled with happiness two of the entrances to the along with good health for Pawnee Nation and also each and every one. some of the internal roads This year, the Executive Muriel Robedeaux, of the tribal reserve. These Office began with Jim Grey Pawnee Nation Executive Director. road closures eventually as the Executive Director. shut down the tribal offices Upon his resignation, Muriel Robedeaux because staff was unable to reach their was later selected by the Pawnee Business offices. Council to take over this position and is now the Executive Director. The aftermath of this event led the administration to seek solutions for the The Pawnee Nation’s Tribal Emergency tribal offices to continue to work even if Response Committee was called into they are not able to get into their offices.
2019 Ribbon Cutting for the Flooding of the Black Bear over the Green Bridge, 1st Street Safety Project. just east of the Pawnee Trading Post.
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5 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Pictured left to right: Cynthia Butler, Executive Administrative Assistant; Louise Stevens, Executive Office Assistant; and Stephen Ashley Pratt, Office Assistant.
The Pawnee Nation Executive Office Addressing inquiries from tribal members consisted of four positions during the or directing questions to the appropriate 2019 calendar year. Ms. Cynthia Butler, office and or the Council. Executive Administrative Assistance, along with Louise Stevens as the Executive Performing other duties and activities Office Assistant, and Stephen “Ashley” to support the overall operations of the Pratt is the Receptionist/Assistant and administrative offices. Muriel Robedeaux as the Executive Other Departments also included in the Director beginning in September. Prior to Executive Office are Communications, September, Mr. Jim Gray was the Executive Enrollment, Procurement, and Information Director. Technology. These reports are located in The Pawnee Nation Executive Office this annual report. supports general governmental operations The Executive Office is located on the first to a) implement the organizational design to floor of Building 64 of the former Pawnee assure continued growth and development; Indian School. b) provide high-level customer service; c) ensure successful operation of the Nation’s Cynthia Butler fiscal responsibilities; d) coordinate Executive Administrative Assistant Human Resources Office for personnel [email protected] administration; e) work with the Division Louise Stevens, Executive Office Assistant of Natural Resources & Safety to expand [email protected] on the emergency management plan; f) working with the tribal Planner on strategic CONTACT INFORMATION: planning with the Business Council; EXECUTIVE OFFICE g) provides support to the Governing 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 Documents Committee; and h) working (918) 762-3621 Ext. 113 & Ext. 114 with legal counsel and the Tribal Court on the further development of procedures and amendments to the Law and Order codes. PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA www.pawneenation.org PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE SERVES MANY PURPOSES FOR THE NATION AND TRIBAL CITIZENS THAT INCLUDE:
Working closely with Communications and Information Technology staff in order to provide up to date information for the tribal membership during the year. Acting as a liaison between administration and the Pawnee Business Council. Publishing monthly calendars provided to tribal employees, and Pawnee Business Council member. President James E. Whiteshirt, the Executive Office, and Property Management were giving a Ham or Turkey to the employees for the Thanksgiving Holiday. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 6 PAWNEE NATION 2019-2020 PRINCESS Nawa Friends and Relatives! I am currently a Senior of My name is Chupitit Pawnee High. I also attend Kitipukski, “Little Star.” the Meridian Technology My English name is Skidi Star Center in Stillwater, Leading Fox. I am a member Oklahoma, where I am of the Pawnee Nation Skidi studying Health Careers. I Band, one of the four Bands will be graduating from both of The Pawnee Tribe. schools in May 2019. I plan on attending college at OSU I am a descendant of in Stillwater, Oklahoma. KnifeChief, hereritary Chief of the Pawnee. My Grandparents I love playing sports and on my Mother’s side are have enjoyed four years of Joanne and JW Rankins of track, softball, basketball, Pawnee, Oklahoma and on and summer weight lifting. my Father ‘ s side are the late I love to play traditional Myrtle and Chester Leading hand games, dancing at Fox. My Mother is Karla pow wows and traveling. I KnifeChief, and my Father love the songs and having is Patrick Leading Fox, Skidi such a unique culture. My Band Chief of the Pawnee Skidi Star Leading Fox, previous titles have been; Nation. I have two Brothers; 2019-2020 Tulsa Indian Club Princess Bobby Knifehawk Johnson Pawnee Nation Princess. 2015-2016 and Greater of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Patrick Tulsa Indian Arts Festival Leading Fox Jr of Hominy, Oklahoma. I Princess 2017. have three Sisters; Jessica Leading Fox, I am honored to be selected as the Pawnee Sky Leading Fox and Isabelle Leading Fox Nation Princess 2019-2020! I look forward all of Pawnee, Oklahoma. My Family are to a great year as I represent our Nation as members of the Pawnee Chapter of the the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Princess Native American Church. 2019-2020. Nawa itdy!
PAWNEE INDIAN VETERANS PRINCESS Illiahna Vetter, who bachelor’s degree was a senior at OU, was in Native American selected as the 2019- Studies with a focus in 2020 Pawnee Indian language, history and Veterans Princess. cultural preservation. She is the daughter She would like to of Todd Vetter and thank the Pawnee Juanita Buffalohead. Veterans for giving Her maternal her the opportunity grandparents are Paula and Prudencio to represent them. Mendoza. Her Paternal grandparents are She would also like to Sheryal Vetter Reamy and the late Timothy thank family, friends, Vetter Sr. She is an enrolled member of and anyone who the Otoe-Missouria tribe, buffalo clan. She has been supportive is also Ponca, Pawnee, Potawatomi and of her during this Ioway. She also has three brothers and one year. Iriwêturâhe â remaining sister: Trenton, Saul, Diego and kustuči’êrit; it’s good Elena. and I will see you soon. She’s currently twenty-two years old and Thank you. has recently graduated from the University Illiahna Vetter 2019 Pawnee Indian of Oklahoma, where she received a Veterans Princess. 7 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 NASHARO COUNCIL
The Nasharo Council, or Rêsâru’karu, is the The Nasharo Council shall have the right traditional form of Pawnee government. to review all acts of the Pawnee Business In the past, each band had its own council Council regarding the Pawnee Nation of composed of men who held the position of Oklahoma membership and Pawnee Nation Resaru or Nasharo based on descendance. of Oklahoma claims or rights growing out Negative impacts on the Nation’s population of treaties between the Pawnee Nation of and the influence of the U.S. Government Oklahoma and the United States provided caused each band to drop their own council such acts of the PBC shall be valid and valid and instead contribute members to a unless formally disapproved of the Nasharo “tribal” council. This Nasharo Council met Council within 30 days after such acts are with the appointed United States agent to referred to the latter Council; where such the Pawnee Nation in a government-to- are disapproved by the Nasharo Council, government relationship. This relationship the PBC may submit them to a referendum continued when the Nation moved to of the Pawnee Nation. Oklahoma and lasted until January 6, 1938, when the Pawnee Nation ratified the first The Bands of the Pawnee Nation shall elect “Constitution and By-Laws of the Pawnee their respective representative under rules Indians of Oklahoma” which created the and regulations prescribed by the Chiefs of Pawnee Business Council. each Band. The representatives selected shall serve until the next regular selection The Nasharo Council, also known as of members of the Nasharo Council. the “Chiefs Council” consists of eight (8) members, each serving four-year Vacancies in the membership of the terms. Each band shall have two (2) Nasharo Council shall be filled under rules representatives on the Nasharo Council and regulations prescribed by the Nasharo selected by the members of the tribal bands, Council. Čawî’, Kitkehahki, Pitahawirata, and Skidi. The Nasharo Council shall have the power The Nasharo Council reviews rules and to establish its own offices and to designate regulations concerning membership within its own officers, to fix its own meeting days, the Pawnee Nation. and to adopt its own rules of procedure; provided a quorum is present to transact All acts regarding Membership or Claims business. Records of the proceedings of or Treaty Rights of the Pawnee Business this body shall be kept. Council shall be subject to review by the Nasharo Council. Rêsâru’karu translates as Chiefs Council aka Nasharo Council.
OFFICERS FOR THE RÊSÂRU’KARU ARE: Ralph Haymond, Jr., Head Chief Pat Leading Fox, Second Chief Tim Jim, Treasurer Matt Reed, Secretary
KITKAHAKI SKIDI Morgan Littlesun – First Chief Pat Leading Fox - First Chief Ralph Haymond, Jr. – Second Chief Warren Pratt, Jr. - Second Chief
PITAHAWIRATA ČAWÎ’ Ron Rice - First Chief Matt Reed - First Chief Tim Jim - Second Chief Jimmy Horn - Second Chief
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 8 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PAWNEE PEOPLE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS Financial Assistance Payments
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Tribal Operations 2019 Revenues PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL OPERATIONS 2019 REVENUES
IDC Recoveries, 1,726,574
Rents, 302,292
Space Cost Recovery, 227,384 TDC Contribution, Program 0 Miscellaneous Income, 18,835 Income, 75,151 Reed Property, Motor Fuel 12,500 Interest Income, 17,160 Allocation, 118,415
Tribal Programs 2019 Revenues PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL PROGRAMS 2019 REVENUES
Tabacco Gaming Compact, Commission, 103,194 548,103
TERO, 201,076 Tibal Tax Office, 353,033
Hukasa, 109,608
Pawnee Tribal THPO , 43,409 Tribal Fire & Court, 5,399 Rescue, 60 Fitness Center, Other, 52,694 1,522 Proceeds of Title VI Meal Labor, 27,205 Donation, 1,300
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 10 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PAWNEE PEOPLE
Pawnee Nation Tribal Operation 2019 Expenses PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL OPERATION 2019 EXPENSES
Salary, 1,219,731 Stipends, 307,720 Payrol Taxes, 94,475 Health Insurance, 79,108
Other Fringe Benefits, Utilities, 59,471 Other, 29,062 203,453 Capital Outlay, Space Cost, 59,618 26,718 Supplies, 85,695 Indirect Cost, 105,306 Donations, 29,508 Repair & Legal & Professionsal, Maintenance, 96,313 Bank Service Charges, 102,384 19,625 Communications, Assistance, 92,001 Postage & Reproduction, 34,839 17,734Travel & Insurance, 102,143 Training, 14,717
PAWNEEPawnee Nation NATION Tribal ProgramTRIBAL 2019 PROGRAM Expenses 2019 EXPENSES
TERO , 85,601 Motor Fuels, 57,508 Pawnee Nation College, 140,161 Gaming Commission, 391,002 Hukasa Child Care, 27,743 Tribal Fire & Rescue, Tax Office, 98,834 90,308
DNRS, 107,085 Burial Assistance, Tribal Court, 60,070 58,864 PNUA, 500 Tribal Annuity, 32,506 Emergency Management, - Title VI Meal Donation, 1,517 Food Distribution Match, 74,174 Title VI Elders Sports Commission, 205 Health & Community Attorney Generals Program, 51,469 Service, 87,453 Office, 119,320 Cultural Resources Division, 75,100 IHS Housekeeping, Fitness Center, 13,834 6,053 Transportation & Safety, 1,424
11 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Welcome Signage
New bathrooms at Pawnee Nation Campground
New Dance Arbor at Campground
Basketball Court and expansion at playground with new play equipment
New Roofing
New Sidewalk
LED Light Poles New Signage
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 12 PAWNEE NATION 2019 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Federal Assistance PawneeGrants Nation allow 201 9 Federalthe Assitancethe general Grants terms and conditions of all of its
Pawnee Nation to provide services which grants and as a result has not posed a risk to Federal Assistance Grants allow the PawneePawnee Nation Nation to provide2019 Federal services Assitance which can Grants address the needs of the Pawnee can address the needs of the Pawnee tribal community. The administration and financial management the of fiscal federal grantsmanagement requires knowledgeof the Nation of the or the applicabletribalFederal laws, community. Assistance regulations Grants and The administrativeallow administration the Pawnee procedures Nation and to of provide the granter.individual services whichfundingIn addition, can agencies address the. the needsNation of the maintains Pawnee financial management of federal grants tribal community. The administration and financial managementfinancial of federal stability, grants requires quality knowledge management of the The fundingrequiresapplicable agencies knowledge laws, are regulations now required of andthe administrative toapplicable evaluate all procedures laws,its grantees of usingthe individual a risk-based funding approach. agencies The. Pawnee Nation systems, has a history of compliance and adheresregulations to the general and terms administrative and conditions proceduresof all of its grants and as a result has not posed a risk to the fiscal managementofThe the funding individual of the agencies Nation funding or are the now grantor required agencies.. In addition,to evaluate the all Nation its granteesensures maintains using accuratefinancial a risk-based stability, reporting. approach. quality The management Pawnee Nation systems,adheres has a history to the ofgeneral compliance terms and ensuresconditions accu of rateall of reporting. its grants and as a result has not posed a risk to the fiscal Themanagement funding of agencies the Nation orare the now grantor required. In addition, to the NationThe maintainsPawnee financial Nation stability, is responsible quality management for the The Pawneesystems, Nation has ais historyresponsible of compliance for the following and ensures Federal accu awardsrate reporting. received in 2019 listed by funding agency. evaluate all its grantees using a risk-based following Federal awards received in 2019 approach.The Pawnee TheNation Pawnee is responsible Nation for the adheres following Federalto awardslisted received by funding in 2019 agency. listed by funding agency. Pawnee Nation BIA 2019 Federal Grants and Awards P.L. 102-477 Pawnee Nation BIA AOA - Title VI 88,401 800,0002019 Federal230,964 Grants and Awards P.L. 102-477 848,349 DHHS - ACF 88,401 800,000 321,428 AOA - Title VI 230,964 EPA 848,349 321,428 DHHS - ACF 262,517 DOT-FHWA 26,000 EPA 262,517 Nat'lDOT-FHWA Park Service 26,000 HUD 62,677 Nat'l Park Service USDAHUD 62,677 DeptUSDA of Justice 171,720 1,548,022 EEOCDept of Justice 171,720 1,548,022 IHS EEOC 150,165 SAMHSAIHS 1,352,715 150,165 HRSASAMHSA 200,000 1,352,715 StateHRSA of Okla. 67,145 200,000 973,637 100,000 FoundationsState of Okla. 67,145 973,637 100,000 Foundations
Funding Agency 2019 Award Amounts Funding Agency 2019 Award Amounts BIA-Bureau of Indian Affairs 973,637 BIA-Bureau of Indian Affairs 973,637 BIA/DOL/HHS (P.L. 102-477) 1,352,715 BIA/DOL/HHS (P.L. 102-477) 1,352,715 AOA – Administration on Aging - Title VI 171,720 AOA – Administration on Aging - Title VI 171,720 DHHS/ACF – Admin. for Children and Families 62,677
DHHS/ACF – Admin. for Children and Families 62,677 EPA – Environmental Protection Agency 262,517 EPA – Environmental Protection Agency 262,517 DOT/FHWA-Dept. of Trans.-Federal Highway Admin 848,349 DOT/FHWA-Dept. of Trans.-Federal Highway Admin 848,349 National Park Service 88,401 National Park Service 88,401 HUD – Housing and Urban Development 800,000 HUD – Housing and Urban Development 800,000 USDA – U.S. Dept of Agriculture 230,964 USDA – U.S. Dept of Agriculture 230,964 DOJ – Department of Justice (Balance-Year 3 of 3) 321,428 DOJ – Department of Justice (Balance-Year 3 of 3) 321,428 EEOC –EEOC Equal – EmploymentEqual Employment Opportunity Opportunity 26,00026,000 IHS – IndianIHS – IndianHealth Health Service Service 1,548,0221,548,022 SAMHSASAMHSA – Substance – Substance Abuse Abuse & Mental & Mental Health Health Serv. Serv. 150,165150,165 HRSA –HRSA Health – Health Resources Resources & Services & Services Admin. Admin. 200,000200,000 State ofState Oklahoma of Oklahoma – PSSF, – ViolencePSSF, Violence Prevention Prevention 67,14567,145 FoundationFoundation Grants Grants 100,000100,000 Total 7,203,740 Total 7,203,740
Source:Source: Grants Grants and andContracts Contracts Office Office
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PAWNEE NATION 2019 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Grants and Awards Pawnee Nation Received for 2019 Funding Agency 2019 Funding Description Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement 598,772 Police Services Aid to Tribal Government 209,227 Supports Tribal Gov’t Operations Indian Child Welfare 84,607 Family Break-up Prevention Tribal Court 81,031 Protection of Tribal Rights Public Law 102-477 – Education (includes CCDF) 1,352,715 Reduces Barriers to Self-Sufficiency Indian Health Service Health Education 27,464 Provides Health Education Services Community Health Representative 213,270 Health Appointment Transportation Substance Abuse Program 225,135 Community Prevention Activities Housekeeping/Grounds Maintenance 368,956 Housekeeping for IHS Facility Special Diabetes Program for Indians 184,126 Reduce Risk of Diabetes Substance Abuse Treatment 29,074 In-Patient Treatment Services Meth and Suicide Prevention Initiative 300,000 Native Youth Intervention Services Domestic Violence Prevention 200,000 Support Services to Clients HHS-Administration for Children and Families Liheap (Low Income Heating Assistance) 36,804 Low Income Energy Assistance CSBG (Community Services Block Grant) 3,036 Low Income Assistance Child Welfare Services 8,699 Family Break-up Prevention Promoting Safe and Stable Families 14,138 Family Break-up Prevention Administration on Aging Title VI Nutrition 116,280 Nutrition Services Title VI Caregiver 44,810 Family Caregiver Support Services Nutrition Supplement Initiative 10,630 Nutrition Services Environment Protection Agency General Assistance Program 115,000 Environmental Protection of Lands Water Pollution Control 117,517 Water Quality Monitoring Non-Point Source 30,000 Pollution Prevention Activities Nation Park Service Tribal Historic Preservation Office 57,193 Preserve, Protect Cultural Heritage NAGPRA – Year II Balance 31,208 Claim and Return Cultural Items Federal Highway Administration Indian Reservation Roads 848,349 Planning, Design, Building of Roads Health Resources and Services Administration Opioid Response (Planning) 200,000 Opioid Treatment Facility Planning Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin Opioid Abuse Prevention Program 150,165 Opioid Misuse Prevention Services USDA - Food Distribution Program 230,964 Distributes Food for Low-Income HUD – ICDBG-FY18 Green House 800,000 Economic Development EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity 26,000 Enhance Employment Opportunity State of Okla. DHHS Promoting Safe and Stable Families 21,315 Family Break-up Prevention Family Violence Prevention and Services 45,830 Provides Support Services to Clients Department of Justice-Year III Balance Violence Against Women 321,428 Provides Support Services to Clients Foundation Grant Shakopee Grant 100,000 CRD Sustainability Planning
For further information on the programs mentioned above, contact the program coordinators, managers, or directors; their information is listed in this 2019 annual report. In addition, feel free to call the Pawnee Nation Grants and Contracts Office at 918-762-3621, Extension 123.
Source: Grants and Contracts Office
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 14 2019 PAWNEE NATION EMPLOYEE FUN DAY STAFF AND PAWNEE NATION PRESIDENT WORKING ON THE 2019 ANNUAL ANNUITY DISBURSEMENTS
Pawnee Nation President, James E. Whiteshirt
Enrollment Manager, Carrie Peters
Payroll, Freida Pratt
ROUNDHOUSE EVENTS
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THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 16 PAWNEE NATION AND MUSEUM BOARD PARTNER WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE FOR NATIVE CULTURAL CENTER DESIGN to realize their goals to develop and build cost-effective cultural centers by reducing their architectural design and development costs utilizing the process, procedures and designs developed through this model project,” said Susan Feller, President of ATALM and Project Coordinator. The project officially launched today when 28 fourth-year O.S.U. Architecture students and their faculty met with ATALM leaders, members of the Pawnee Nation Museum Design Advisory Committee (MDAC) and other tribal leaders to begin the development of interpretive The Pawnee Nation and Museum Board conceptual design(s) for its cultural center. have joined the Association of Tribal The following Friday the group will visit Archives, Libraries, and Museums, the Keetoowah’s Cultural Center and (ATALM), OSU School of Architecture, and Museum to study building design features the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee at their Tahlequah site. “This collaboration Indian’s Culture Center and Museum will provide the students with experience staff to engage in the development ofa working with Native populations, will help prototype model which may be utilized by ATALM develop and test resources to be any tribal community for reducing costs freely shared with all Native communities, and expediting the planning and design of and will enable the Pawnee Nation to their respective cultural facilities. ATALM expedite the process of developing their is a national, Native-serving non-profit own Cultural Center in future years,” said organization whose purpose is to provide Ms. Feller. sustainable infrastructures to indigenous tribes to ensure the continuation of their “This is a unique opportunity for our culturally relevant training and networking students and the OSU School of Architecture programs in preserving and advancing that fulfills each arm of the OSU land their Native culture, history, language, and grant mission: research, education, and life ways. outreach. Partnering with a national tribal- serving association and Oklahoma Tribes ATALM has enlisted the volunteer to develop a prototype model for use across participation of design-build architects the country allows us to employ teaching with experience in Native cultural building techniques such as the Participatory Design projects as well as fourth-year OSU Model (PDM) to cultivate collaborative architectural students and faculty to work learning communities. Designing with the with the Pawnee Nation tribal leadership community rather than designing for the and their newly formed Museum Design community is the critical difference in the Advisory Committee (MDAC), along with PDM. It does not dictate design but creates the Culture Center and Museum staff an environment that allows it to emerge from the Keetoowah Tribe, to develop through the process and interactions the initial prototype model. The team will develop prototype plans that may be with the end-users and the community.” adapted by Native communities seeking Said Awilda Rodríguez Carrión, Associate to build cultural centers that authentically Professor, College of Engineering, interpret their culture, history and life Architecture and Technology, OSU. ways. “The overarching goal of the project For Further Information Contact: Sharilyn is to enable Native communities of all sizes Young, Project Manager, 918-708-2237. 17 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAWNEE INDIAN VETERANS HOMECOMING
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 18 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF FINANCE The Finance Department of the Pawnee Oklahoma’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures; Nation manages, directs and oversees all the Governmental Accounting Standards financial activities for the Nation in support Board (GASB); and the Generally Accepted of the goals and objectives of the Pawnee Accounting Principles (GAAP). Nation government. Many roles and functions define the The Pawnee Nation government ensures finance department which includes being fiscal integrity for the organization to provide reasonable assurance that transactions responsible for the safekeeping of the made with tribal or federal dollars are Nation’s funds, ensuring all the Nation’s authorized, reasonable, allowable and are assets are safe, accurately recorded and in compliance under the guidance of OMB reported on, as well as ensuring that proper 2 CFR Part 200; the Pawnee Nation of internal controls are in place. THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT ARE:
Accounts Payable – Records and processes payments for tribal and federal expenditures.
Accounts Receivable – Records the funds received for payments. Payroll – Make sure employees, committees and commissions are paid accurately and on time.
General Accounting – Reports, reconciliations, journal entries, analysis.
Budgeting – Assists in the creation and maintenance of annual budgets, monitors budgets.
Reporting – Produce reports to show how tribal and federal funds are being spent. Pictured left to right are: Internal Controls – Adhere to the separation of duties and risk James Rice, Accountant; Janet Mulder, Accounts assessments; roles clearly defined. Payable Clerk; William Perry, Finance Division Director; Cash Flow – Responsible for ensuring funds are available for all Freida Pratt, Payroll; Nancy Moore, Accountant, payments due. and Penny Powell, Sr. Accountant. Capital Assets – Proper recording of inventories and equipment. Audit – Prepares for the organization-wide annual audit, responsible for follow-up work.
Aside from the list of functions mentioned, users of financial information, including there are other responsibilities of the finance the Pawnee Nation government. When the department; collectively the employees of annual independent audit is submitted to the finance department are here to serve the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, it is made the Pawnee Nation government, tribal available to the various funding agencies members, other employees, program that have funded the federal programs directors and managers, vendors, in administered by the Pawnee Nation. The addition to other tribal organizations and finance department is responsible for federal agencies. follow-up on any recommendations made The finance department works toward by the auditor. having solid and sound financial records The finance department is located on and has an annual independent audit the 2nd floor of Building 64, and the conducted to ensure the financial systems finance employees can be reached at of the Nation are in order, and financial (918) 762-3621 using the following information is accurate. The financial extensions: records of the Pawnee Nation are reviewed by federal funding agencies and other
W. Harrison Perry, Finance Director, Ext. 205 Janet Mulder, AP Clerk, Ext. 121 Penny Powell, Senior Accountant, Ext. 209 Davi Ferris, AP Part-time, Ext. 120 James Rice, Accountant, Ext. 197 Freida Pratt, Payroll Clerk, Ext. 125 Nancy Moore, Accountant, Ext. 119
19 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT The Human Resources (HR) department serves all eight divisions of the Pawnee Nation. Human Resources performs tasks and duties such as; advertising vacant positions, recruiting highly skilled and qualified applicants, coordinating employee orientation, managing employee relations, administrating benefits, developing and deploying policies and procedures, maintaining personnel records, monitoring compliance with tribal, state, and federal labor laws, and researching and establishing wage and compensation rates. This past year, we have continued the task of the Staff Development Training Curriculum, Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator; which focuses on Leadership Development. and Matthew Bellendir, HR Manager. 2019 NEW FULL-TIME HIRES/TRANSFERS Muriel Robedeaux – Executive Director (Promotion) Herb Adson – Cultural Resource Division Director Garon Cozad – Grounds Maintenance Danielle Wheatley – Title VI Coordinator (Promotion) Lauren Quimby – Property (Transfer) Samantha Baker – Learning Center Manager (Promotion) Mary Faye Blackowl – Housekeeping Christina Attocknie – Learning Center Asst Manager Louise Stevens – Executive Office Assistant (Promotion) Stephen Ashley Pratt – Receptionist Pani Moore – Child Care Teacher Davi Ann Ferris – Accounts Payable Dana Stewart – Child Care Teacher Janet Mulder – Accountant (Promotion) Callie Wilson – Child Care Teacher Amber Jones – Procurement Manager Shelby Duncan – Child Care Teacher George B. Horn – Maintenance Destiny Taylor – Child Care Teacher Nelson Yellowman – Roads Heavy Equipment Operator Christopher Pratt – CHR Generalist/Driver Jon James – Tribal Fire/Rescue Coordinator Taylor Pratt – CHR Generalist/Driver Jaelyn Jestes – HCS/ICW Administrative Assistant Anthony Leas – Fitness Center Attendant Mee-Kai Clark – HRSA Opioid Administrative Assistant Martha Only A Chief – NAGPRA Coordinator Adrian SpottedHorseChief – Cultural Resource Ashley Wilson – Court Clerk Coordinator Michael Jimboy – Police Officer
2019 NEW PART TIME HIRES/TEMPS Cole Brumley – Property (TERO – Temporary) Evanne Pratt – Child Care (Part time) Brandi Johnson – Receptionist (Temporary) Katherine Brady – Court (Part time) Kimberly Makaseah – Court Clerk (Temporary) Rosetta Clark – Education (Part time) Terri Collins – Housekeeping (TERO) will become Full Cheynova Townsen – Seeds (Temporary) Time 1/01/2020 Misty Nuttle – Education (Temporary) Lawrence Clark – Tax Clerk (Temp)
2019 PAWNEE NATION 2019 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, EMPLOYEE PROFILE QUARTERS, AND YEAR 127 Total Employees January - Courtney Turner September - Grant Hawkins February - Reva Howell 3rd Quarter - Rick Tatum Pawnee: 60 employees, 47% March - Christal Prill October - Brandon Novotny Descendeants/enrolled in other: 11 employees, 9% 1st Quarter - Kyla Wichita November - George Chebon Other Tribes: 32 employees, 25% Gooden Non-Native: 24 employees, 9% April - Mee-Kai Clark May - Chris McCray December - Samantha Baker June - Mary Fay Blackowl 4th Quarter - Jordan Moore 2nd Quarter - Cynthia Butler July - Freida Pratt THE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR August - Mike Ortiz Reva Howell
CONTACT INFORMATION: Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator [email protected] (918) 762-3621 ext. 142 Pawnee Nation Office of Human Resources PO Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 20 PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT
Pictured left to right are: Reva Howell, Coordinator/Assistant; Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Planning Director; and Laura Melton, Grants and Contracts Manager.
The Pawnee Nation Planning Division is an integral part of the Pawnee Nation organization, whose focus is to achieve the mission and vision of the tribal government while actively exercising its sovereignty. Within the Division are the Planning Office; Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Director; the ICDBG Program, Reva Howell, Coordinator; and the Grants and Contracts Office, Laura Melton, Manager. PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT possibilities to promote development in our is responsible for bringing new ideas to the region. We started the year by kicking off table and collaborating with other divisions two projects that gave us the ability to look at and programs that will increase the services a behavioral health facility and developing to the tribe. The Director plays a huge part economic development opportunities. in the development within the Pawnee We hosted several community meetings Nation’s tribal organization by working on various topics. This was important for side-by-side with the Pawnee Business the Planning Division, as well as other Council and all the other Divisions and their divisions and PBC. Our intention was to programs. The Planning Director assists in incorporate the vision of the community to the development of a strategic plan, this plan establish a strong relationship with tribal for the future that will increase productivity members and other members throughout and organize the overall structure of the the community. Pawnee Nation’s vision. The Planning Division, with assistance from GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ensure that the DHCS Director, developed a Behavioral the federal grant goals and objectives are Treatment Consortium that consists of tribal, local, and state representatives. accomplished and completed on time. The Our purpose was to analyze our regional Grants and Contracts office confirms that demographics that assisted our ability to all grant activities follow the terms and highlight existing services and partners conditions of the award; monitor expenses while emphasizing the gaps. This team for allowable costs; accounts for all grant developed new relationships and developed revenues received; fulfill all reporting short- and long-term plans that will provide requirements, and comply with all federal guidance in securing funding and/or statutes and regulations that apply to each additional opportunities to bridge our gaps grant. in the community and ultimately lead to a ICDBG PROGRAM utilizes HUD funds to new behavioral health treatment facility. serve the community better. They play In addition, we kicked off our a significant role in developing various Comprehensive Economic Development projects which include: decent housing, Strategy (CEDS) Plan project. The CEDS is suitable living environment, and economic the outcome of a regional planning process opportunities. designed to assess the current condition and guide responsible economic growth in PLANNING DIRECTOR our area. It includes an analysis of factors In 2019, the Planning Division made strives that account for a community’s current pushing forward on our deliverables and economic state, identifying critical issues goals. We continue gradually moving into a and economic opportunities, and a clear more active role. We wanted to expand new vision that specifies strategies to achieve 21 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT community goals by implementing plans the Transportation Department which we with ensures community and stakeholder were the first Native Tribe to incorporate participation at every level. The Public horizontal and vertical construction into Works and Economic Development Act the design. Our team was able to secure of 1965, as amended, requires a CEDS to funding that resurrected the CRD Division, apply for investment assistance under the which provided additional opportunities U.S. Department of Commerce Economic to the community. We were granted the Development Authority’s (EDA) Public ICDBG Greenhouse Project. This project Works of Economic Adjustment Assistance will construct two greenhouses for fresh Programs. vegetable and fruit production. Also, Furthermore, the Planning Division Planning has taken on many other roles has been working diligently with other to ensure high-quality performance in Divisions, PBC, and surrounding delivering a new vision for the community, community stakeholders on creating more tribe, and PBC. We were very pleased with services and opportunities. We were able to how 2019 ended, and we are excited for be apart of the CM/GC method along with what is ahead in 2020. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS The Grants and Contracts offices’ primary anticipated a better understanding of those responsibility is to ensure the federal matters will ultimately reduce audit and grant goals and objectives are completed program review findings. as stated in the grant application and to inform the federal grant program directors The employees of the Pawnee Nation have made a conscious and collective decision to of the Federal Office of Management and follow proper procedures as they administer Budget (OMB) rules when administering their grants. Through their efforts, the any federal contract or grant. In addition, Pawnee Nation employees have led the way the Pawnee Nation Grants and Contracts into making the Nation an organization Offices’ role is to become familiar with that maintains effective fiscal and grant the terms and conditions delineated in management. each individual award to make certain the post-award administration is effective and The Grants and Contracts Manager also conforms to compliance procedures. works with the Planning Director in the editing and submission of recurring or new The Grants and Contracts Office provides grant proposals and their budgets. Further, management oversight to confirm that the Grants and Contracts office works closely all activities are carried out on time and with the Finance Department ensuring within budget, adheres to all reporting transactions made with federal dollars are requirements, and certifies that the authorized, reasonable, allowable, and in programs are abiding by the federal statutes compliance under the guidance of OMB 2 and regulations listed in their individual CFR Part 200 as well as with the Nation’s award documents. Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual and other Federal guidance. Furthermore, the Grants and Contracts Office will provide training, staff support, The Grants and Contracts office maintains updates to program directors on Federal an open-door policy and is available to government administrative management assist anyone who may have questions on performance measures, and notify the grant grants or contracts. Feel free to call: 918- administrators of any grant requirement 762-3621 Ext: 123, office; or 918-399-5107, changes. By informing the directors and cell. The Grants and Contracts office is managers on grant administration and located in Room 204 on the 2nd floor of proper financial procedure topics, it’s Building 64. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 22 ICDBG PROGRAM
The Indian Community Development Block of 2019, sustained damage during the May Grant (ICDBG) provides eligible recipients 2019 historical floods. It was repaired, with direct grants for developing viable improved upon, and open to the public. Indian and Alaska Native Communities The campsites saw the improvement of aimed at low- and moderate-income infrastructure as additional electrical persons/families. ICDBG funds can be pedestals were installed along with lighting used in 3 different funding areas: and more water faucets at the camping areas. A newly constructed bathroom Housing-Rehabilitation, land acquisition doubled square footage which allowed for for new housing and new housing (limited additional toilet stalls and shower stalls, circumstances). dressing area and conditioned air to flow. The Dance Arbor was also constructed with Community Facilities-Infrastructure a permanent material, added electrical construction (roads, water & sewer outlets to posts, a heightened ceiling, and facilities), single or multipurpose a permanent roof and lighting on the arbor. community buildings. The area also improved the flag area, which Economic Development-Commercial, now includes three (3) flag poles with lights. industrial, agricultural projects which may The bridge will be a new innovative concept be recipient owned and operated or which of installing a bridge in less than one day. may be owned and/or operated by a third This new bridge will be structurally sound party. as aesthetically appealing as it will connect (2017, March 9) “U.S. Department of the campgrounds to the trail. Housing and Urban Development” The Division of Cultural Resources was https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ contacted to give a name to the new bridge, HUD?src=/program_offices/public_ and it is “The Morning Star Bridge.” This indian_housing/ih/grants/icdbg FY16 funding opportunity has been able to provide great benefits to the community In 2019 the Pawnee Nation has been while beautifying the Pawnee Nation implementing the FY 2016 ICDBG Grant Reserve. This project should officially close Award: Pawnee Nation Ceremonial out in the Spring of 2020. Campground & Nature Fit Trail and was notified it was a recipient of the FY 2018 2018-Pawnee Nation Greenhouse Project. ICDBG Grant Award: Pawnee Nation The Pawnee Nation was recently awarded Greenhouse. the FY 18 ICDBG: Pawnee Nation Greenhouse. The project consists of two 2016-Pawnee Nation Ceremonial (2) 30’ x 60’ connected greenhouses to aid Campground & Nature Fit Trail. This in economic development. The greenhouse project has been underway and at the end would house a hydroponic system that of 2019 nearly completed with only 1 phase would grow tomatoes and any other deemed to be completed; which will be executed feasible produce. Pre-planning is still in the beginning of 2020. The Nature Fit underway and is expected to be completed trail, which was finished in the early part late in 2020.
23 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Pawnee Nation Elder Center Garden 2019.
Neva Moore’s Birthday BINGO night celebration at the Pawnee Nation Elder Center, March 2019.
COMMITTEES: COMMISSIONS: BOARDS: Budget Committee Election Commission Pawnee Tribal Housing Board Cultural Committee Environmental Regulatory Pawnee Nation Museum Board Education Committee Commission of Directors Education Sub-Committee Gaming Commission Pawnee Nation College Board Enrollment Committee Liquor Control Commission of Trustees Governing Documents Committee Sports Commission Pawnee Tribal Development Grievance Committee Tax Commission Corporation Board of Directors Human Resources Committee TERO Commission Utility Authority Commission Land Management Committee Property Committee Proposal Review Committee Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC)
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 24 PAWNEE NATION ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
Pictured left to right are: Suzanne Kanuho, Enrollment Assistant; and Carrie Peters, Enrollment Manager.
The Pawnee Nation’s Enrollment Indian Preference (BIA Form 4432) forms, Department is responsible for all aspects verifying enrollment for the Department of tribal membership. This scope of of Interior Eagle Permit Application. work includes, but is not limited to, Provided other services, which consists of maintaining up-to-date tribal enrollment responding to any enrollment requests or records, providing forms such as name questions by mail, email, fax, phone, and change forms, change of address forms includes services provided regarding the and enrollment applications, processing annual annuity payment. applications for tribal enrollment, verifying tribal membership, processing relinquishments per request of tribal member, processing relinquishments of Pawnee membership when dual enrollment is discovered, issuing Pawnee Tribal Member Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) cards, issuing Verification of
THE FOLLOWING IS SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP FOR 2019
• 3,572 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members on the membership roll; • 48 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members added the membership roll; • 656 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members live in the city of Pawnee; • Top five most populated states of Pawnee Nation Tribal Members: • Oklahoma = 2,350, Texas = 1913, Arizona = 149, California = 118, Kansas = 109; • Remaining 653 Tribal Members live in CONTACT INFORMATION: the other states; • Pawnee Nation Tribal Members Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma gender: 1,779 males and 1,793 females; Enrollment Office and Health & Community Services Building • Pawnee Nation Tribal Members that 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 are 4/4(Full Blood) = 85. (918) 762-3621 Option #7 [email protected]
25 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The Communications office updates the Pawnee Nation official website; maintains the Pawnee Nation social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The Communication office is the main hub for gathering content from the tribal departments and designs the ‘Chaticks Si Jeana Francis, Chaticks’ newsletter. The Communication Communications Manager. office also films the Pawnee Nation Business Communities Opioid Response Program- (PBC) Council meetings and other various Planning Grant events to archive and share on social • Learn how to play Pawnee Handgames, media platforms so tribal members can Cultural Class watch online. The Communication office • Pawnee Church Hymns, Cultural Class disseminates email announcements to • Pawnee Nation Cultural Program Class tribal members announcing the link to a new • Women Singers AKA Chorus Girls PBC meeting when uploaded. Photography • Ghost Dance Songs, Cultural Class is taken at various events then uploaded to • Pawnee Language Class, Kindship Facebook or online. Videos are uploaded to • Pawnee Language Class, Food Items social media sites such as Vimeo, YouTube, and the Pawnee Nation official Facebook FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGES page. The Communications Manager Jeana Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Francis is an enrolled Pawnee Nation tribal • • Pawnee Nation Elders member specializing in media and design. • Pawnee Nation Education Department The Communications office filmed (24) • Pawnee Nation Ti-Hirasa Domestic twenty-four Pawnee Nation Business Violence Program Council meetings, designed (5) five Chaticks Si Chaticks newsletters, (1) one 2018 SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS Annual Report book (68 pages), filmed (18) Eighteen Pawnee Nation events, and • Pawnee Nation Wellness Programs helped increased interactions on various • Vimeo Private Group for Pawnee Nation social media platform as an outlet for Business Council meetings and Community meetings information. VIDEO PROJECTS 2019 If any tribal members would like to submit • Pawnee Nation Business Council meetings an article or artwork for the Chaticks Si • Public Engagement Meeting, Pawnee Chaticks, please notify the Communications Nation Strategic Planning office. • 2018 Pawnee Seed Preservation Project Annual Report • 2019 Seed Blessing for the Pawnee Seed CONTACT INFORMATION: Preservation Project • 1st Annual Pawnee Nation Princess Dance - Communications 2019-2020 Princess Coronation 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 • Pawnee Nation Candidate Forum (918) 762-3621 Ext. 126 • Hemp Conference 101 - Pawnee Nation Jeana Francis, Communications Manager • The Chalkguy Ben Glenn at the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma [email protected] • 2019 Pawnee Business Council Inauguration PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA • 2019 Pawnee Business Council President www.pawneenation.org Inauguration, James Whiteshirt • 2019 Homecoming, Grand Entry and other parts of the event Like us on Facebook: • Community Engagement Meeting, Rural Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 26 PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
The Procurement Department was developed in mid-2015. We started with just one employee, and now the Procurement Department consists of two employees; Amber Jones, Procurement Manager, and Walterene Hare, Inventory/Travel Clerk. Walterene Hare, Amber Jones, Inventory and Receiving Clerk. Procurement Manager. The Procurement Department arranges and reconciles travel for all programs and coordinates physical inventories of all Procurement is the acquisition of any eligible property purchased by Pawnee good or service by means of competitive or Nation Programs. We have also been tasked noncompetitive purchasing. The Federal with providing administrative support government holds the Pawnee Nation, for the Pawnee Nasharo Council and the along with all other agencies maintained Pawnee Nation Election Commission. The by Federal funding, to specific standards Procurement Manager approves and/or that guide our purchasing activity. Our advises on all purchasing activity for the department is a segment of the Pawnee Pawnee Nation. This is the scope of the Nation Administration; thus, we do not Pawnee Nation Procurement Department. provide public services. As part of the We look forward to serving the Pawnee administration, we support the programs Nation Programs throughout 2020! that offer public services to the Pawnee Nation and other tribal citizens.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT It is the purpose of the Information Technology Department to provide the Pawnee Nation Government entity and its programs support and services for all their technology needs. These services provided include but not limited to network security, network administration, systems administration, desktop support and consulting & procurement services directly related to tribal electronic communications, computer, and data systems. The
Information Technology Department is an Pictured left to right are: indirect and tribal operations cost service. Pius Spottedhorsechief, IT Systems Administrator; The Information Technology department Christal Windholz, Information Technologies Manager; maintains the infrastructure we currently and Lance Howell, Network Security Specialist. have on a day-to-day basis. We do our best to plan every year for future growth and try OF THE our best to accommodate for that growth. AL PA E W S N This team must keep up with the ever- T E A E
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27 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL OPERATIONS Confidence Report is available at the Division of Property Management offices. BUILDING RENTALS - responsible for all building rentals on the Pawnee Nation reserve. From January 2019 to December 2019, the Roam chief Building was rented out approximately 132 times, the community building was rented out approximately Pictured left to right, back to front are: 110, and the Multipurpose was rented out Rob Pratt, Maintenance Supervisor; Terri Collins, approximately 70, the Campgrounds was Housekeeper; Lauren Quimby, Admin Assistant; Justin Hudson, Grounds Maintenance; Mary Blackowl, rented out around 3 times, the gymnasium Housekeeper; Garon Cozad-Tawkoyty, Grounds was rented out 5, and the Roundhouse was Maintenance; Faron Thompson, Water Tech; rented out about 25 times. George Horn, Maintenance worker; INSURANCE - responsible for all building, and Jimmy Jestes, Division Director. vehicle, and equipment insurance The Division of Property Management BURIAL SERVICES - responsible for getting is responsible for numerous tasks. The the building secured and set up for funeral following is a list and brief description of services as well as preparing the grave site duties: for family. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - responsible for CEMETERIES - responsible for cleaning mowing, weed eating, edging, and spraying and maintaining all cemeteries within the all tribal grounds. Pawnee Nation BUILDING MAINTENANCE - responsible FIRE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION - for upkeep and repairing of all 20 tribal responsible for having the building and fire buildings. extinguishers certified and checked yearly. HOUSEKEEPING OF ALL TRIBAL BUILDINGS We also get all the vent hoods inspected - responsible for housekeeping and twice a year. janitorial services of all tribal buildings. IHS HOUSEKEEPING AND GROUNDS UTILITIES, WATER, AND WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - responsible - responsible for water and sewer on the for cleaning and maintaining housekeeping Pawnee Nation grounds. at IHS. For questions concerning Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations or building DISTRIBUTION OF UTILITIES - responsible rentals, please contact the office during for all water distribution and sewer systems, regular business hours, Monday through including lagoons. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UPKEEP OF UTILITIES - responsible for CONTACT INFORMATION: maintaining, repairing and replacing all water and sewer lines. BILLING OF Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations UTILITIES - responsible for all billing for 361 Clinic Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 Phone: (918) 762-2273 the utilities. Currently, the Pawnee Nation
has 36 customers. Available Facilities and Rental Rates per Day PAWNEE TRIBAL Tribal Members &/or Non- Tribal Members&/or CLEANING FEE / COMPLIANCE OF FACILITY Organizations Organizations SECURITY DEPOSIT WATER QUALITY - ROUND HOUSE 50.00 100.00 100.00 We currently have COMMUNITY BUILDING NO COST 50.00 50.00 CAMP GROUNDS NO COST 35.00 100.00 two licensed Water MULTI PURPOSE 100.00 200.00 100.00 CENTER Technicians who are WELLNESS 125.00 250.00 150.00 CENTER/GYM responsible for keeping ROAM CHIEF CENTER 100.00 200.00 100.00 BIG ROOM the utilities and water ROAM CHIEF CENTER 50.00 100.00 100.00 SMALL ROOM system in compliance WELLNESS CENTER 50.00 100.00 100.00 CONCESSION STAND with EPA standards. FEE WAIVERS: When an organization is granted a fee waiver by the Pawnee Nation Business Council, the The 2018 Consumer security deposit will be increased to $250.00
For questions concerning Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations or building rentals, please THEcontact PAWNEE the office NATION during regular OF business OKLAHOMA hours at 918-762-2273. - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 28
2019 HALLOWEEN 2019 SOUTHERN OAKS HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Pawnee Nation Staff passing out candy on Halloween to the Learning Center Children and the Pawnee UCAP Headstart.
Pawnee Nation Departments Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program, Division of Health & Community Services, Indian Child Welfare, and the Executive Office set up games at the Southern Oaks Halloween Carnival giving out candy and prizes to the kids.
29 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION ELDER CHRISTMAS MEAL
MILIKIN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT PAWNEE NATION
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 30 PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL COURT
Ashley Wilson, Kimberly Makaseah, Supreme Court Justices from left to right: District Court Clerk. Administrative Assistant. Justice, Kyle Haskins; Justice, Mark EchoHawk; The Tribal Courts are a separate branch of the Chief Justice, Gregory Smith; Justice, Chad Pawnee Nation Government as outlined in the Harsha; and Justice, John Chapman Young. Pawnee Nation Constitution and By-Laws; to provide for the establishment of a Law and funding allocations for the Tribal Court are Order and Judicial system to “protect peace, $79,982 from the BIA and $70,129 supplemental safety, health and welfare of the members of Tribal funds for 2019. Approximately a thirty the Pawnee Tribe” The Judicial Branch of the (30) thousand dollar decrease from the previous Pawnee Nation is comprised of the Pawnee year. Nation District Court and the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the Nation’s highest court The Pawnee Nation District Court implemented with appellate jurisdiction over cases appealed several changes in 2019, including an updated from the District Court. The Supreme Court is docket schedule and fee schedule. Open Court the final authority on the Constitution and Law begins at 1 p.m., and Closed court begins at 1:30 of the Pawnee Nation. p.m. the first and last Friday of every month unless an adjustment is made for a holiday. The District Court of the Pawnee Nation is PDF versions of several the District Court Pro the court that initially hears most cases arising se forms can now be found on the court’s web within the tribal jurisdiction. Included in these page, as well as the Pawnee Nation Law & Order cases are family, juvenile, criminal, protective Code. As a reminder, the Court Clerks cannot orders, and general civil cases. These cases provide legal advice. We can only provide may be brought by or against information regarding forms, tribal citizens or by the Pawnee fees, dockets, and referral Nation. The court decides services. We can provide a list cases based upon the laws of of private attorneys as needed. the Nation and must interpret those laws. Cases are heard by A generous donation was made the two District Court judges. to the Pawnee Nation Supreme If an appeal is taken from a Court’s Walter Echo-Hawk Law decision of the District Court, Library by Carol Chapman- the Pawnee Nation Supreme Young and their family in mid- Court hears the case. The Chief 2019. The Court Clerk’s office Judge and Associate Judge of Matthew Gore, Associate Judge; and is still working to transport the the Pawnee Nation District Shelly Harrison, District Court Chief Judge. donation to the Pawnee Nation Court each serve a six-year Resource Center for use by the term. Shelly Harrison serves citizens of Pawnee Nation. the District Court as Chief Judge, and Matthew All attorneys currently admitted to the PNSCB Gore serves as Associate Judge. Other Court received notice of dues in December 2019. staff include Shandi Campbell, Prosecutor, and Applications for admission to the Pawnee Jon Carter, Public Defender. Ashley Wilson Nation Supreme Court Bar Association may be serves as the District Court Clerk. Kim Makaseah found on the court’s web page. The application serves as the Administrative Assistant. fee is $55.00. The Pawnee Nation Supreme Court consists The Pawnee Nation Courthouse is open Monday of five Justices. The Pawnee Nation Supreme through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Court is vested with the judicial power and closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all civil and Courthouse is also closed on the observance of criminal matters that fall under the jurisdiction all tribal and federal holidays. of the Pawnee Nation. Gregory Smith serves the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice. Associate CONTACT INFORMATION: Justices are Chad Harsha, Kyle Haskins, Mark Echo-Hawk, and John Chapman Young. Each Pawnee Nation Tribal Court serve an eight-year term. Ashley Wilson serves 700 Agency Road, Building #33, as the Court Clerk for the Supreme Court. The Pawnee, OK 74058 Pawnee Nation District Court is funded through a P.L. 93-638 contact with the Bureau of Indian Phone: (918) 762-3621 Ext. 141 Affairs. The Tribal Court also receives modest or (918) 762-3011 supplement funds from the Tribe to offset the contractual services of judicial staff. Annual 31 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT The Pawnee Nation Police Department operates under a five-year contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide for the safety and well-being for the Pawnee Nation. The current Law Enforcement staff is Chief of Police David Kanuho, Assistant Chief of Police Harold (Gene) Howell, Officer Donna Hogan, Officer Brandon (B.J.) Novotny, Officer Michael (Cory) Jimboy and Dispatcher/ Administrative Assistant Courtney Turner. Pictured left to right are: The department maintains coverage 24 David Kanuho, Chief of Police; Brandon Novotny, Police hours a day/7 days a week. Officers provide Officer; Donna Hogan, Police Officer; daily patrols of tribal member’s residences Cory Jimboy, Police Officer; and in rural areas as well as residences within Gene Howell, Assistant Chief of Police. the city of Pawnee. Officers also provide daily patrols on the tribal businesses and • One (1) Burglary; casinos located within the jurisdiction of • Two (2) Receiving Stolen Property; One (1) Injury to Public Property; the Pawnee Nation. The department also • • One (1) Breaking and Entering; includes bailiff services for the Pawnee • One (1) Disrupting a Public or Religious District Court during court days. Assembly; • Three (3) Trespassing; On April 5, 2019, Officer • Three (3) Intoxications; and George (Bob) Horn • There was five (5) arrest reported for resigned his position as the year. Police Officer, and on April 22, 2019, Officer THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS Cory Jimboy was hired RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING to fill the vacant position. NON-ENFORCEMENT CALLS FOR The Pawnee Nation Police SERVICE DURING 2019: • (161) Assistance to Citizens; Department appreciates George (Bob) Horn • (201) Assistance to Other Law Officer Horn’s dedicated Enforcement Agencies; nearly 18 years of service, • (20) Court Processes; not only to the Pawnee Nation Police • (154) Public/Community Services; Department but also to the Pawnee Tribal • (15) Traffic Warnings; members. At certain times, Officer Horn • (29) Assistance to the Sick/Injured; and went above and beyond his duties to assist • (3) Vehicle Accidents. and help our tribal members. During 2019, Officers logged 8,732 on- IN 2019, THE PAWNEE NATION POLICE duty hours and recorded 83,466 patrolling DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE miles. Our department recorded three (3) FOLLOWING CRIMINAL OFFENSES: Sex Offenders registries for the year and • Three (3) Disorderly Conduct; had performed the services of eleven (11) • Three (3) Larcenies; fingerprints and fourteen (14) notaries. • Three (3) Duty Upon Striking As a requirement to our funding contract, Unattended Vehicle (Hit and Run); we have made twenty-three (23) patrols of Eight (8) Theft of Property; • the Chilocco area for the year. • Three (3) Verbal Assault; • One (1) Vehicle Larceny; • Eight (8) Forgery or Counterfeit CONTACT INFORMATION: • Twelve (12) Dangerous Drug Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Offense; 1200 Heritage Circle • One (1) Harassment; Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058 • One (1) Assault & Battery; Phone: (918) 762-3013 • One (1) Criminal Mischief; Fax: (918) 762-6456
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 32 DIVISION OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
The mission of the Lastly, a marketing plan Division of Health and was developed to help Community Services is obtain funding and/ to improve the overall or opportunities for a wellness and lifestyle of future behavioral health Pawnee Tribal members treatment facility. and Native Americans The Division of Health within our community. Tiffany Frietze, DHCS Director. DHCS accomplishes this and Community Services by providing services such has the Wellness Program, as health education, substance abuse promoting health promotion and disease counseling, nutrition, physical fitness, prevention through nutrition and physical preservation of family, safety planning, activity. The Wellness Program sponsored and youth development. The Division of community-wide physical fitness Health and Community Services consists opportunities such as Zumba, Kickboxing, of the following programs under (4) Fitness Classes, RIPPED, and Yoga. departments: Health-Community Health Other DHCS community activities include: Representatives/Health Education and Special Diabetes Program for Indians; • Presented “Working in & With Tribal Prevention-Substance Abuse Program/ Communities” at the HRSA Grantee Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention Meeting; Initiative/Tribal Opioid Response; • Set up a game/booth at the Child Abuse Nutrition Services-Food Distribution and Prevention Event; Title VI; and Children and Family Services- • Set up a “Truck or Treat” at Fall Festival; Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program and • Set up a game/booth at the Southern Indian Child Welfare. Oaks Nursing Home Halloween Carnival; The DHCS Office oversees the tribal • Sponsored “Rock Your Heritage Shirt” assistance programs: elders, disability, with a walk for Native American and emergency. The following are non- Heritage Month; and reoccurring clients who received tribal • Lead a Veterans Assistance Project that assistance: (88) elders, (25) disabled tribal provided utility assistance to Native members, and (72) emergency cases. veterans and/or spouses of deceased veterans in our service area. The DHCS Director, with the assistance of the Tribal Planner and Outreach Specialist, CONTACT INFORMATION: also oversaw the Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning Grant. Through Division of Health & Community Services the RCORP-Planning Grant, there is an Health & Community Services Building existing Behavioral Treatment Consortium 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 that consists of tribal, local, and state Building Number: (918) 762-3873 Option #6 agencies that currently meets monthly. Main Number: (918) 762-3621 Ext. 168 Fax: (918) 762-6453 The aim of the consortium is to create additional behavioral health treatment opportunities for Native Americans and Tiffany Frietze, DHCS Director other demographically under served [email protected] populations. The consortium can assist with data analysis of existing services and gaps, developing new collaborations, strengthening existing collaborations, and policy development. Additionally, there are strategic, sustainability, and workforce plans that can be utilized for future projects.
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THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 34 CHR/HE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
• Hosted Men’s Health Awareness Event in June with (33) participants. • Pawnee High School Health Summit with (119) youth in attendance. • Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with the Summer Break Camp (36) youth attended camp. • Collaborated with the Diabetes Program with Summer Pride workouts and screenings (103) youth were pre-screened, Pictured left to right are: post-screened, and completed the camp. Ben Stewart, Program Coordinator; • Hosted the annual Pawnee Nation Health Kyla Wichita, CHR Administrative Assistant; and Fair/ Blood Drive with (361) participants Grant Hawkins, CHR Generalist. and (22) participants who donated blood. The overall goal for the CHR and Health • Assisted the Diabetes Program with the Education programs is to advocate for and Hawk Chief 5K Run with (452) participants. enhance the quality of life of the people • Hosted Breast Cancer Awareness Event we serve. The goals and objectives for with (33) participants. programs were successfully met during • Assisted with 6 Nations Domestic Violence 2019, with the outcomes listed below. Awareness event with (322) participants. • Organized the Fall Festival with The LIHEAP and CSBG Programs are approximately (300) participants. administered through the CHR/Health • Assisted with the Diabetes Program with Education Office. These programs their Poker Run with (16) employees provide utility, housing, medical, dental, participating and the World Diabetes optometry, audiology, small home repairs, Day Luncheon that had (45) employees and prescription assistance to eligible in attendance. Member of the Wellness applicants throughout the year. Committee that hosts Fitness classes (137) participated. The yearly average for Zumba 2019 CHR AND HEALTH EDUCATION was (29), Bootcamp classes (33), Yoga (45), ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ARE AS and RIPPED (30). FOLLOWS: These programs are involved with several • (167) medication, supplies, and/or boards, coalitions, and committees equipment deliveries. throughout the community and county, • (513) medical appointments transports. including Pawnee County Healthy • (12) home visits. Coalition, Pawnee Public Schools Wellness • Hosted (2) weight loss challenges with a Committee, and OSU Extension Program total of (88) participants. Advisory Committee. • Hosted Heart Healthy Event in February with (22) participants. The CHR/HE Program Staff includes • Assisted the Diabetes Program with Benjamin Stewart-Program Coordinator, providing breakfast and presented health Kyla Wichita-Administrative Assistant, education to the Milliken University Grant Hawkins-Generalist, and Christopher students with (8) participants. Pratt-Generalist. • Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with CONTACT INFORMATION: Spring Break Camp with an average of (35) kids per day. CHR/HE Health & Community Services • Assisted SAP/MSPI with the Youth Native Health & Community Services Building N7 Day at OSU with (66) youth participants. 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 • Assisted with the ICW Child Abuse (918) 762-3873 Ext. 1. Awareness Event with (240) participants.
35 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT DIABETES PROGRAM School Health Summit (119) students participated. • Assisted with ICW Child Abuse Awareness event (240) participated. • Assisted with SAP/MSPI/TOR “The Chalk Guy” event (30) participated. • Assisted CHR/HE with Men’s Health Awareness walk (33) participated. • Sponsored Pawnee Pride Summer Pictured left to right are: Fitness Class (103) youth participated. Suzanne Knife Chief-Program Coordinator; and • Participated in the Pawnee Nation Chebon Gooden, Program Assistant. Health Fair (361) participated. On a yearly qualified basis, clients in the • Hosted Hawk Chief Run/Walk (452) Diabetes Program are eligible for assistance participated. prescription eye-wear up to $150.00, and • Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education nutritional drinks for those who qualify. with Youth Summer Camp (36) youth attended. The Diabetes Program also offers a shoe assistance program to our clients to help • Assisted CHR/HE with Breast Cancer walk (33) participated. encourage clients to annually complete the (3) exams stated above along with lab • Participated in Fall Festival (300) approximately participated. results, dietitian visit, and two (2) meter downloads to be eligible to receive the • Hosted Diabetes Awareness Month Nike N7 footwear. Prescription eye-wear Poker Run/Walk (16) employees participated. assistance was given to (32) clients, and the Nike N7, shoe assistance program, was • Hosted World Diabetes Day Employee Luncheon (45) employees participated. issued to (39) clients. • Participated in SAP/MSPI’s Red Ribbon On a monthly qualified basis, clients are Walk (312) including youth, employees, eligible to receive a case of nutritional teachers, and law enforcement. supplement per doctors’ orders (45) clients • Participated in the 6 Nations Domestic received assistance. Blood glucose testing Violence Awareness Event (322) supplies such as test strips, lancets, alcohol, attendees. and band-aids are offered (222) received • Member of the Wellness Committee that assistance. Foot Exams were provided to hosts Fitness classes (137) participated. (35) clients, and Glucometers were issued The yearly average for Zumba was (29), to (34) clients. All clients are eligible for one Bootcamp classes (33), Yoga (45), and RIPPED (30). pair of socks per month, (26) were issued. For 2019, (433) clients received assistance. • Screenings were held quarterly for employees, Wellness Program 2019 MONTHLY DIABETES ACTIVITIES & participants, and monthly for elders. OUTCOMES: The Diabetes Program Staff includes • Collaborated with Wellness Program Suzanne Knife Chief, Program Coordinator on Weight Loss Challenge (25) teams participated. and Chebon Gooden, Program Assistant. • Collaborated with CHR/HE on Heart The Diabetes Offices are located in the Healthy screenings (22) participated. Health & Community Services Building. • Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with Youth Spring break camp (60) youth CONTACT INFORMATION: attended. Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program • Assisted SAP/MSPI with Native N7 Health & Community Services Building Youth Day (66) youth participants. 400 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 • Assisted with the Pawnee Middle (918) 762-3873 Ext. 4.
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 36 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM
agencies. There were (121) member requests processed this year in collaboration with the Pawnee Nation Enrollment Office. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program provided assistance to eligible individuals with an open case with Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF), and Oklahoma PSSF Funds. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program used PSSF funds to stock our storage room with Pictured left to right are: available items for families, including car seats, ICW Assistant, Jaelyn Jestes; and diapers, wipes, and emergency kits for children ICW Coordinator, Amanda Farren. coming into care. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program has continued The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Indian Child to be involved in the Pawnee Service Area Child Welfare (ICW) Program is to provide services to Protection Team (CPT). The CPT began meeting families and children that are enrolled Pawnee again in May 2017. The ICW Coordinator is the Nation Tribal Members by preventing the Secretary of the CPT. The CPT team consists of breakup of the family in crisis situations. Services the Osage, Iowa, Tonkawa, Ponca, Otoe, and that are provided are preventative casework/ Kaw Tribes. intervention, family reunification, adoption and permanent placement, counseling/referral The Pawnee Nation ICW Program is housed in services, and advocacy/monitoring court cases the Division of Health and Community Services in tribal and state systems. ICW also recruits and actively participated in many community and certifies Indian homes to serve as foster events held by this division. The Pawnee Nation care placements for tribal children removed ICW Program held its annual Child Abuse from their homes due to neglect or abuse. Prevention Community Event in April. There were approximately (204) individuals present The Pawnee Nation Indian Child Welfare for the event. ICW Program staff participated Program consists of the ICW Coordinator, in Pawnee Nation Youth Spring Break Camp, Amanda Farren, and the ICW Assistant, Jaelyn Hawk Chief Run/Walk, Prevention Day Walk, Jestes. The ICW Program continues to be Southern Oaks Fall Festival, Pawnee Nation located in the Pawnee Nation Resource Center. Fall Festival, World Diabetes Day Employee The Pawnee Nation ICW Program continues to Luncheon, and 6 Nations Violence Against be involved in state and Pawnee Nation Tribal Women Glow Run. The ICW Program provided cases, including providing case management a booth at the Health Fair with brochures and services and ensuring that ICWA is followed in information on becoming a foster parent. The state cases. The ICW Coordinator completes all Pawnee Nation ICW Program coordinated an home visits as required in all state and tribal Angel Tree and was able to provide presents cases. The ICW Coordinator conducted (58) to (18) Pawnee children. The ICW Program home visits to children and families involved collaborated with Pawnee Indian Health Center in state and tribal cases. The ICW Assistant and Pawnee Nation employees who purchased completed (2) home visits to children and gifts for several children. families. The ICW Coordinator attended all court hearing on state and tribal cases and The ICW Coordinator attended several trainings participated by telephone in out of state cases. throughout the year, including Tribal Worker The ICW Coordinator attended (50) state court Core Competency Training Webinar, Region hearing both in person and by telephone in out 6 IV-B Conference Call, Annual IV-B Meeting, of state cases. The ICW Coordinator attended National Indian Child Welfare Conference, and (32) Pawnee Nation Tribal Court hearings. The the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association ICW Assistant attended (4) Pawnee Nation Conference. Tribal Court hearings in the ICW Coordinator’s CONTACT INFORMATION: absence and (1) state court hearing. The ICW Coordinator files a Motion to Intervene in all Amanda Farren, Pawnee Nation ICW state custody proceedings in which Pawnee Coordinator children are involved. The ICW Coordinator continues to collaborate with both state and Jaelyn Jestes, Pawnee Nation ICW Assistant tribal entities to ensure that appropriate services are provided to Pawnee children and families. Pawnee Nation ICW The ICW Assistant processes all membership 1202 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058 eligibility requests for children received by state (918) 762-3621 Ext. 175 & Ext. 143
37 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TI-HIRASA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM • Assisted with (12) Protective Orders; (10) were granted. • Assisted (8) victims of abuse with legal retainer fees for custody, protective orders, and family matters to help assist in the escape of domestic violence. • Transported (32) people to shelter, court hearings, medical appointments, and other relevant places to help the women become empowered. • Hosted the 6 Nations “Glow the Distance” Walk Against Domestic Violence with over 350 people in attendance. Pictured left to right: • Presented at Pawnee Nation Spring Break Ashley Hadix, Program Advocate; Camp & Summer Camp, and contacted Miss Amy Kinzie, Program Coordinator; Oklahoma to present at the Pawnee and Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist. High School Health Summit Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence • Hosted Human Trafficking and Program includes the Domestic Domestic Violence in the Workplace Violence Prevention Initiative Training (DVPI) and Family Violence • Hosted a Community Event for Prevention/Domestic Violence MMIW and helped with a MMIW 5K Shelter and Supportive Services Run/Walk (FVPSA). It is a confidential support • Hosted Movie Night showing “Wind River” service to victims of domestic violence, for Sexual Assault Awareness Month dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and • Provided outreach services and had booths human trafficking. We serve all of Pawnee at the following: Pawnee Nation Health County regardless of age, economic status, Fair; Pawnee Middle and High School; or race. We prioritize Native American DHCS Meet and Greet; ICW Child Abuse women and members of the Nation. Awareness Event; Fall Festival; Southern Oaks Halloween Carnival; Cleveland Pioneer Day, Glencoe Founder’s Day, Our mission is to provide prevention and Indian Electric Spotlight on Business, awareness and increase victim safety and OHCE Women’s Night Out; and NAAV Day offender accountability. The program of Unity provides many services, including • Hosted Chu Rahikuts Brave Women education, cultural healing, safety planning, Survivor Group for victims and survivors. transportation to shelter or relevant appointments, court advocacy, women’s • Hosted Tree of Honor and Remembrance Ornament Decorating for victims and and children’s group, anonymous phone survivors. or text consultation, and much more. We also have community events and trainings, CONTACT INFORMATION: volunteer opportunities, legal assistance, and emergency victim assistance. Our Amy Kinzie, Program Coordinator; three main areas of focus are criminal [email protected] justice intervention, victim services, and Ashley Hadix, Program Advocate; prevention. Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence [email protected] Program provided services to (18) new Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist; clients this year and (25) previously [email protected] established clients. These are just some of our program highlights: Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program 301 Maintenance Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 • Provided crisis intervention, case management services, and counseled (918) 762-3873 Ext. 2 victims and survivors. Assisted families with beds, bedding, clothes, hygiene items, Visit us on Facebook: and other household necessities. Pawnee Nation Domestic Violence Program THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 38 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (SAP)/METHAMPHETAMINE, SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE (MSPI)/FITNESS CENTER Prevention Specialists; Brandi Harris-TOR Prevention Specialist; and Anthony Leas- Fitness Center Attendant. ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 AND OUTCOMES:
• (5) went to detox; (11) suicide ideation; (20) were transported to courts and attorneys; (10) went to inpatient treatment; (94) were seen for counseling; (436) attended support group meetings; and (1996) used the Fitness Center; Pictured left to right: Robert Ankney, MSPI Prevention Specialist; Derrick • Sponsored Spring Break & Summer Camps- Smith, SAP Fitness Center Attendant; Mike Ortiz, SAP (60) youth attended on an average daily; Coordinator; Barbara Attocknie, SAP/MSPI Coordinator/ Pawnee Bill Memorial Kid’s Rodeo-(98) ICADC; and Patrick Smith, MSPI Prevention Specialist. participants; and N7 Youth Day-(66) youth; • Assisted with the Title VI Indian Education The Substance Abuse Program (SAP) Awards Banquet-(250) in attendance; provides counseling services and Valentine’s Day Dance-(95) attendees, and Pawnee Language Competition-(35) youth; community prevention activities for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism • Sponsored and assisted with the annual Pawnee Nation Employee’s Easter Egg and substance abuse among the eligible Hunt; Indian population within the service area • Sponsored and chaperoned Pawnee High of Pawnee. The service area is within a 35- School After Prom Party-(97) attended; mile radius of Pawnee. Program goals are • Participated in ICW’s Child Abuse Awareness to reduce and/or eliminate the effects of Month activity-(240) in attendance and Fall substance abuse problems; raise awareness Festival-(300) attended; in the community, and provide resources to • Sponsored Prevention Days, which included program clients. a Prevention Walk-(425) in attendance; Horseshoe Tournament-(13) teams & (56) The purpose of the Methamphetamine and spectators; Sober 49 Contest-(3) teams and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) is to (230) estimated spectators; and TOR Town emphasize the development of American Hall Meeting-(27) attended; Indian youth to increase their ability • Provided Anti-Suicide sign campaign for to refrain from substance abuse and in Suicide Awareness month; identifying situations that include bullying • Sponsored (4) speakers to talk about to aid in the reduction of suicidal incidents Substance Abuse/Suicide Awareness-(1250) among youth and young adults. The focus attendees; and is to promote positive American Indian/ • Sponsored the annual Red Ribbon Walk- Alaska Native youth development and (312) students, teachers, and Pawnee family engagement to prevent suicidal Nation employees participated. (722) Red behavior and substance abuse, which Ribbon bags were distributed to Pawnee Public Schools, Head start, and Pawnee includes a cultural component. Nation Childcare. The purpose of the Tribal Opioid Response CONTACT INFORMATION: (TOR) program is to educate and raise awareness to Indian/Alaska Native Substance Abuse program (SAP) Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Americans in the Pawnee area on the Initiative (MSPI) Office current opioid addiction crisis through 311 Maintenance Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 health cultural activities. (918) 762-2143 Staff include Barbara Attocknie-Program Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Fitness Center Coordinator, Mike Ortiz-SAP Counselor, 804 Morris Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 Robert Ankney and Patrick Smith-MSPI Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11am - 7pm
39 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 40 TITLE VI PAWNEE NATION ELDERS PROGRAM
The Elders Program provides nutrition staff and (3) volunteers provided services services, supportive services, and family to approximately (181) elders. Title VI also caregiver support services to elders within utilizes a network of providers from the the Pawnee Nation service area. The Division of Health & Community Services program assists elders in gaining access and the Pawnee Indian Health Center to a nutritious noon meal; promotes to conduct homebound intake, nutrition socialization of older individuals by screening, nutrition education, nutrition providing activities; delivers meals to assessment, and counseling, if appropriate. homebound individuals as well as providing a variety of caregiver services; and has An AmeriCorps VISTA worker was assigned Grandparents-Raising-Grandchildren to work on Elder fundraising, special projects of Title VI, occasional driver to deliver meals, and continue working on the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project. 2019 Highlights: 1. In 2019, Title VI Program served 7,547 congregate meals; 7,630 homebound meals; and provided 1,397 rides. 2. The Title VI Advisory Board met at Pictured left to right: Kahheetah Barnoskie, AmeriCore VISTA; least once a month to offer direction on Sonny Howell, Assistant Cook; activities and program suggestions. Debra Echo-Hawk, Program Coordinator; and Danielle Wheatley, Cook. 3. Elders attended health fairs, local cultural events, out of town shopping intergenerational activities. trips, Farmers Market, Christmas meal Program staff and volunteers serve eligible at Otoe-Missouria Title VI Program, and elders, spouses of elders, caregivers PBC sponsored a Christmas Holiday by delivering nutritional meals to the Meal for our Elders homebound and provides meals at two 4. Eighteen (18) elders received food bank congregate sites; and provides information/ groceries on a regular basis. support to non-paid caregivers of our fragile elders. Elder Center Congregate Lunch and Title VI Program Staff: Salad Bar (Monday-Wednesday): 11:30 am Debra Echo-Hawk, Program Coordinator - 12:30 pm, and Breakfast on Thursdays: Danielle Wheatley, Cook 9-10 am. Non-elder 59 years and younger Sonny Howell, Assistant Cook may purchase a $7 meal. Visit us on Facebook: Title VI staff and volunteers planned Pawnee Nation Elders and implemented activities for program participants: https://www.facebook.com/ PawneeNationElders • Intergenerational; CONTACT INFORMATION: • Nutritional Meals; Title VI Pawnee Nation Elder Center • Peer Socialization; and 901 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-4042 • Enhancement to improve the quality and neurological well-being of elders The Pawnee Nation financially supports the Elder Center program with approximately 2/3 of the total cost of operation. Three (3)
41 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
The Food Distribution Program (FDP) is a federal program that provides USDA foods to low- income households, including the elderly, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations and in the State of Oklahoma. Our service area is all of Pawnee County and the northern part of Payne
County. The program serves as Pictured left to right are: an alternative to the Supplemental Paxton Moore, Warehouseman; Nutrition Assistance Program Donna Howell, Certification Specialist; (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator; and Keith Lyons, Warehouseman. Stamp Program. have their food delivered the same day. The Food Distribution Program continues The program also helps those participants to receive the monthly food shipment once a who do not have transportation by taking month and the produce shipment once a week them home after they receive their food when needed. FDP staff continues to make or by making a home delivery. Currently, courtesy calls to our participants at least a the program has no van to make our home week before the end of the month to remind deliveries; however, the CHR Program has them to pick up their food. Food is given been letting our program use their tribal van out over the counter, with the participants to deliver the food. packing their own food. Program staff provides carts and help participants load Trainings attended by the FDP staff were: their food into their vehicles. Program staff CPR/First Aid Training, Food Handlers, also continues to make home deliveries to Domestic Violence in the Workplace, and the elders, disabled, and to those households Forklift training for the warehousemen. that have no transportation. The staff also attended the 32nd Annual NAFDPIR Conference at Choctaw, MS, The program continues to provide around in June. These trainings/conference help (100) food products for our participants. the program staff to better serve our This includes fresh produce and frozen participants. food items. This year, the program had (5) new items our participants were able Events that FDP staff participated in were: to receive. The items that were added to PN Health Fair, Hawk Chief Fun Run/Walk, the food package were: frozen blueberries and the 8th Annual 6 Nations Domestic (2.5 lb. bag) and frozen green peas (2.5 lb. Violence “Glow the Distance, Walking resealable bag) The remaining items were Together Against Domestic Violence.” fair share and are not included in the food package: dried cranberries (1.16 oz pkg), Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator unsweetened frozen strawberries (2.5 lb. Donna Howell, Certification Specialist bag), and frozen pulled pork (2 lb. pkg). Keith Lyons, Warehouseman Paxton Moore, Warehouseman For 2019, the program participation averaged around (193) per month. CONTACT INFORMATION: Home deliveries averaged around (10) per Food Distribution month for the year. These deliveries are 810 Morris Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 made primarily to elderly and disabled (918) 762-2541 participants, who are not able to come to the office. These participants receive a shopping list, so they can call in their food orders and
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 42 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SAFETY The Pawnee Nation Division of Natural Resources and Safety was established and implemented in 2010. It consists of four Departments: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY 2. TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY 3. FIRE AND RESCUE 4. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Pictured left to right: Although each Department within the Chris McCray, Transportation Manager; Rhonda Division has its mission and service objectives, James, Transportation Assistant Manager; Kelton each Department shares a much common Kersey, Ranger/Environmental Specialist; Josh Daniel, Inspector/Environmental Specialist; Ashley interest and overlapping services concerning Mulder, Administrative Assistant; Nelson Yellowman, natural resources and safety. Placing these Transportation Tech/ Heavy Equipment Operator Departments under a common Division enables and Monty Matlock, Division Director/Ranger. direct collaboration and efficient services. The Division of Natural Resources and Safety has continued to develop its objectives through the ongoing collaboration among its Departments. Each Department continues to identify its objectives and to achieve its goals as resources and priorities allow. The Director is continuing to work with the DNRS Department Managers to identify critical services, staffing, and associated funding needs. PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY The mission of the Pawnee Nation needed protective Regulations. Department of Environmental Conservation Title XIII is the Pawnee Nation Energy and Safety (DECS) is to provide for a Resource Protection Act which establishes comprehensive-multimedia natural the requirements of notification, reporting, resource management service through and monitoring for exploration, extraction, policy development, education, compliance and marketing of the energy resources assistance, and enforcement-resulting in within the Pawnee Nation. wise stewardship and utilization of natural resources throughout Pawnee Indian The primary land uses with the Pawnee Country. Nation are oil and gas extraction and agriculture. The DECS is tasked with the implementation of Title XI (Conservation Code), Title XII The Pawnee Nation recognizes that while (Natural Resource Protection Act), and agricultural uses of the land have little to Title XIII (Energy Resource Protection Act) no impact upon the oil and gas operations, of the Pawnee Nation Law and Order Code. oil and gas operations can have a significant impact upon the competing uses of the Title XI is the Pawnee Nation Environmental same lands such as agricultural and Conservation and Safety Code which residential (Pawnee Nation Agricultural primarily provides for the protection of Resource Management Plan, BIA, 2010). Tribal Harvest Privileges, including fish, Permitting of energy resources extraction wildlife, and timber. activities such as oil and gas exploration, Title XII is the Pawnee Nation Natural drilling, hydraulic fracturing, production, Resource Protection Act which provides product transport, waste transport and for the protection of water, land, and air disposal activities, and general access (in resources. The “Act” established Pawnee situ services) will provide for the needed Nation’s Environmental Regulatory notification and authorization of all aspects Commission in addition to the authority for of oil and gas operations within the Pawnee the development and implementation of Nation. 43 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY The DECS services are funded primarily pollution management. Activities by USEPA and Pawnee Nation. USEPA occurring which are outside the scope of programs include the General Assistance these obligations are under direct Pawnee Program which provides for capacity Nation funding which is estimated to building and solid waste and hazardous be approximately 15% of the total DECS materials type incident response and budget. Activities under these ‘non-federal” enforcement, CWA Section 106 which funds include Food Code enforcement, provides for water resource investigations Structural Building code enforcement, and enforcement monitoring, and CWA Energy Code Enforcement, Electrical Code Section 319 which provides for Non- Enforcement, Plumbing Code Enforcement, Point Source pollution assessments and Mechanical Code Enforcement, Fire Code management. Pawnee Nation funds Enforcement, Energy Resource Permitting, provide for activities not directly covered by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, and Federal assistance (water rights issues, fish Agricultural Resource Development. The and wildlife harvest issues, etc.) DECS provides environmental health and Activities highlighted for the FY 2019 safety inspections and certifications for the period include the development of 14PNC commercial services and gaming facilities Pawnee Nation Cannabis sativa L. (Hemp) within the Pawnee Nation. Farming Act, the Pawnee Nation Cannabis Department of Environmental sativa L. (Hemp) Farming Regulation, the Conservation and Safety staff include: continued implementation of Title XIII (Energy Resource Protection Act), Chapter Monty Matlock, Chief Ranger, Director; 15 (Water Resource Use and Permitting) of Kelton Kersey, Ranger, Assistant Manager; Title XII, and Chapter Two (Pawnee Nation Josh Daniel, Civil Inspector, Environmental Waste Water Regulation). Health and Safety Specialist. The DECS is primarily funded under CONTACT INFORMATION: assistance agreements with USEPA. Obligations under these funding Department of Environmental Conservation agreements include capacity building, and Safety solid and hazardous waste management, 301 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 water quality standards development (918) 762-3655 and enforcement, and non-point source Fax: (918) 762-6461
PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
The Pawnee Nation Department of research, design, engineering, construction, Transportation and Safety (PNDOTS) maintenance services, and (RIFDS) road strives to maintain the safety and integrity inventory. of Pawnee Nation streets, roadways, and bridges while continuing to plan and develop 2019 PROJECTS & SERVICES new strategies to ensure the continued • Safe Routes to School sidewalk project; growth and development of the Pawnee • Long-Range Transportation planning Nation transportation infrastructure. with Pawnee and Pawnee County; • Reviewed Oil & Gas, Right-of-Way PNDOTS receives Tribal Transportation applications; Program (TTP) funds, formerly known • Performed Fleet Management as Indian Reservation Roads (IRR), for activities; our allocations to fund the expenses of • Update Pawnee Nation National Tribal daily operations, which include planning, Transportation Road Inventory; THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 44 PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY • Presented at the Pawnee Nation Health • Performed routine maintenance, Fair on Impaired Driving; including snow & ice removal. Pawnee Nation Safety & Enhancement • PNDOTS STAFF INCLUDE: Projects (13 projects using the CM/GC Chris McCray, Transportation Manager; method); Rhonda James, Assistant Transportation • Multiple presentations on the Pawnee Manager; and Nation Safety and Enhancement Nelson Yellowman, Transportation Tech/ Projects FY19; Heavy Equipment Operator. PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE The primary mission of the Pawnee Nation assistance during larger Pawnee Nation events Department of the Pawnee Nation Fire and (Pow Wow, Tribal events). Rescue is to protect life and property from the Other services that Pawnee Nation Fire and adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies, or Rescue provide are: exposure to dangerous conditions through fire suppression, rescue, disaster preparedness, fire • Fire Code Enforcement prevention and community education. • Fire Inspections Requirements for Firefighters are FF1 • Fire Investigations Certification, EMR Certification, HAZMAT Fire Prevention/Station Tours for Local Ops/Tec Certifications, and designated • Schools and Community technical rescue certifications (approx. 300 hrs. Emergency Medical/CPR Training of initial training). • There are approximately 8 certified firefighters. Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue firefighters were dispatched to approximately 23 runs in The DFR needs to acquire approximately 7 2019. The dispatches include 3 Wild-land Fires, additional FFI to assure staffing requirements. 3 Structure Fires, 7 Vehicle Accidents/Medical, Pat LeadingFox, Fire Chief; 3 Hazmat calls, 3 Public Service requests, 2 Jon James, Emergency Services Coordinator. Fire Prevention Training, and 2 severe weather CONTACT INFORMATION: events.
In addition, activating the Emergency FIRE AND RESCUE Operations Center during the incident 301 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 monitoring and providing for medical phone: (918) 762-3655, Fax: (918) 762-6461 PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The primary mission of the Pawnee Nation term recovery process. Department of Emergency Management The DEM has assisted in the development (DEM) is to assist the Pawnee Nation and its and approval of the Pawnee Nation‘s Hazard communities in the preparation, mitigating, Mitigation Plan which enables the Pawnee responding to, and recovering from an isolated Nation the ability to implement projects emergency to that of a long-term recovery designed to minimize the impacts of disasters process following a nationally declared disaster. as well as the preservation of life and property. Emergency Management is a dynamic process The DEM has worked with the Tribal that has its foundation built upon both the Emergency Response Committee (TERC) essential functions and resources of the Pawnee over the years to establish the Pawnee Nation Nation and the ability of the Pawnee Nation Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The EOC Government to effectively operate critical was developed in cooperation with the Pawnee services while undergoing a potentially long- Nation Department of Information Technology 45 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
who provides technical and operational support planning and training for responses associated for the activation of the EOC. The DEM with hazardous chemical spills/releases coordinated with the TERC for the development associated with railroads, pipelines, over-the- of the Continuity of Government (COG) Plan, road transport, and at fixed facilities. which is now in place. The DEM and TERC Significant activities of the DEM for 2019 then began working with each Division to include response and recovery efforts for establish effective Continuity of Operations flooding occurring in both Nebraska and (COOP) Plans which are also in place. Oklahoma, both resulting in property damages The DEM works closely with the Local to Pawnee nation properties and infrastructure. Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) The Emergency Services Coordinator has and in both Payne and Pawnee Counties within continues to work with FEMA on recovery Pawnee Indian Country. Activities include efforts.
PAWNEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION
The Environmental Regulatory Commission enforcement. The ERC consults, cooperates, and (ERC) is established pursuant to Title XII, Ch. 1, coordinates with the DECS. Activities typically Section 102 of the Natural Resource Protection include reviewing and approving the proposed Act. It is governed by three commissioners, all on Chapter Two Waste Water Regulations, and rotating terms. The ERC acts as the lead agency reviewing proposed legislation Title XII, Ch. 15 for Tribal water quantity allocations, permitting, and enforcement, as well as the lead agency for (Water Resource Use Permitting). No other all environmental regulatory functions requiring activities were addressed by the ERC under the administrative review, authorizations, and FY19 period.
PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE (TERC) The Pawnee Nation Business Council (PBC) to date include the development of the Pawnee created the Pawnee Nation Tribal Emergency Nation Hazard Mitigation Plan, development and Response Committee (TERC) in 1998 via implementation of the Pawnee Nation Pandemic Resolution. The primary mission of the (TERC) was Flu Plan, development and implementation of the to fulfill the requirements of the Comprehensive Pawnee Nation Continuity of Government Plan Environmental Response, Compensation, and (COG), the development and implementation of Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.§§ 9601 et seq.) as the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP),the amended by the Superfund Amendments and planning and development of the Pawnee Nation Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III, 42 Emergency Operation Center (EOC), and the U.S.C. §§ 11000 et seq.), process for assuring the Pawnee Nation remains Which specifically mandates the State Governor compliant with the requirements of the National or Tribal Leader to appoint a Tribal Emergency Incident Management System (NIMS). The TERC Response Commission (“TERC”) to create a has worked with the administration to integrate chemical emergency response plan for the NIMS certifications into designated job positions. protection of the Community. Significant activities in 2019 include the review The mission of the TERC has evolved over the and updating of the Hazard Mitigation Plan years and the PBC has appointed the Directors (pending FEMA approval), EOC activation to as the Committee members. In addition, the assure continuity of governance during the PBC expanded the mission of the TERC to include recent flooding, and the associated record- “all-hazards” planning and preparedness, keeping for the response and recovery efforts which is beyond the initial mission of “Chemical and staff awareness on seasonal inclement Emergency Preparedness.” Activities of the TERC weather conditions. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 46 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF EDUCATION and personalized learning. The school will be located at the Multi-Purpose building, 808 Morris Road.
During March, a major cultural youth opportunity came about with a collaboration with the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project and Title VI Indian Education Program for ten (10) youth (middle-high school) to experience the Annual Sandhill Crane Pictured left to right are: Migration in Nebraska. It was a challenging Dorna Battese, Education Division Director; Alex Chino, Education and Training Assistant; field experience as the weather had and Jamie Nelson, Youth Services Coordinator. produced major flooding prior to the visit.
The overall goal of the Education Division This year brought in five (5) local school is to promote self-sufficiency by providing districts for tribal consultation. We met with quality supplemental education and training the following school districts: Stillwater, services for tribal members of all ages. Pawnee, Jennings, Cleveland, and Hominy. We learned how many Pawnees attend THE DIVISION HAS FOUR DEPARTMENTS: area schools, special activities, and services EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/PAWNEE based on student and parent data. NATION LEARNING CENTER In June, the division sponsored a GED Class 810 Morris Road Pawnee, OK, 74058 for the local community in partnership with YOUTH SERVICES, PREK-12TH GRADES Meridian Technology Center. The division 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 director taught the course for the summer session until WORKFORCE SERVICES, EDUCATION August. By September, a & TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, new GED teacher was hired, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Marcus Barnowski. 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP August was a busy month PROGRAM, POST-SECONDARY with the division hosting a ASSISTANCE FOR ENROLLED TRIBAL Community Engagement/Public Hearing MEMBERS meeting to seek input on all the programs 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 and services we provide. The hearing was specific to the childcare services we provide. On January 24, 2019, the Pawnee Nation This was part of gathering information to made history by approving Resolution #19- submit a new Plan for 2020-2022. On the 05, whereby the Pawnee Business Council 24th, Youth Services and the JOM Parent approves the application to charter a school Committee hosted a “Back to School for the 2020-21 school year. The vote was Bash” to offer families school supplies, unanimous 6 for, 0 against, 0 abstaining, 1 free haircuts, free dental screenings, kid’s not voting. activities in the gym and a free lunch.
The Pawnee Community School is The Pawnee Nation Learning Center scheduled to open in August 2020 and will experienced a change in leadership with the serve PreK to K students. The following appointment of Samantha Baker as Acting school year, 1st and 2nd grades will be Center Manager in August. Samantha had added. By the third year, the school plans six (6) years of experience as a Teacher, to serve PreK to 4th grades. The school, as Master Teacher and had been serving as chartered by the Nation, is founded within Assistant Director since December 2018. a tribal perspective; curriculum emphasis She was officially appointed as PNLC will be language and culture; innovative Manager in November. strategies include project-based learning 47 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF EDUCATION
During the fall semester, Youth Services Culture Division, and volunteer singers, reached out to OSU College of Education parents, and grandparents to provide two and Human Sciences to collaborate on a school assemblies in celebration of Native tutoring program for K-12. Initial meetings American Heritage Month in November. took place with Dr. Sarah Donovan. A dance and regalia informational Another major highlight was our second presentation was made for Pawnee Schools year of collaboration with Pawnee Schools, and Cleveland.
Cultural Presentation for Native American Heritage Month 2019, singers and dancers WORKFORCE SERVICES-EDUCATION & TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Workforce services assist clients in the-job experience in their chosen field. achieving self-sufficiency through case Clients completed work assignments at management, education and/or training. the following worksites: Pawnee Nation The primary focus is on identifying barriers College, Pawnee Nation Education Division, by assessment. All services provided are Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, Pawnee tailored to assist the client with addressing Nation Title VI/Pawnee Nation Tribal their needs and increase skill level, Court, Pawnee Seed Preservation Project. education, and occupational experience. SUCCESS STORIES WORKFORCE SERVICES • 1 client achieved phlebotomy certification and full-time unsubsidized Total clients served: 21 employment at an Indian Health All clients are certified eligible through an Services facility; 2 clients completed all 5 medical coding intake process. Clients receive assistance in • courses; obtaining their GED, short-term training • 2 clients achieved a Class B CDL; and courses, Work Experience, and Supportive • 1 client completed one of the four Services. All assistance provided supports required subjects for GED. a client’s goal to obtain or maintain their employment. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ADULT EDUCATION/CLASSROOM TRAINING Total Clients served: 11 clients out of 21 • Total clients served: 14 clients out of 21; • 4 clients received clothing assistance; • GED Instruction- 5 clients; • 5 clients received transportation/gas • Medical Coding- 5 clients; assistance; • Phlebotomy Certification- 1 client; • 1 client received assistance with • Class A and B CDL- 2 clients; and eyeglasses; and • Nursing Pre-requisite- 2 clients. • 5 clients received incentive awards for completion of goals listed in individual WORK EXPERIENCE education employment plans or overall goal of services requested. Total clients served: 5 clients out of 21 Work Experience gives clients a chance to develop new skills and obtain on- THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 48 Pawnee Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program Annual Report for 2019
477/EDUCATION DIVISION/TEI. 477/Education TU KOO Division/Te RESOURCES Tu Koo Resources; The nation’s Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to attend post- The nation’s Scholarship Programsecondary provides institutions college Enrolled to complete tribal members and send backwho toseek us. an Associate’s and/or a financial assistance Bachelor’s to attend degree post- areUltimately invited to students download demonstrate the application financial from the tribal website. This secondary institutions. applicationEnrolled is a process thatneed includes with filing this for theform. FAFSA, Other (Free Application for Federal tribal members who Studentseek an Aid). After filing studentsdocuments can thenare submitrequested, the FNAsuch (Financial Needs Analysis) Associate and/or a Bachelor’sform to their college to completeas high and schoolsend back transcript/GED to us. degree are invited to download the verification, enrollment, class Ultimately students demonstrateschedule, financial Individual need withEducation this form. Other documents are application from the tribal website. requested such as high schoolPlan, transcript/GED etc. Tribal members verification, do not enrollment, class schedule, This application is a process Individual Education Plan, etc.have Tribal to live members in the Pawnee do not haveNation to live in the Pawnee Nation that includes filing for jurisdiction the FAFSA, to receive (Free jurisdiction services. to receive services. Application for Federal Student Aid). After filing, students can thenDuring submit 2019 thethe FNAHigherDURING Education 2019 Scholarship THE HIGHER Program EDUCATION served (Financial Needs Analysis) form to their SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SERVED Pawnee Average Award Tribal + students Federal funded Funding Spring 2019 29 $2,404.00 $67,600.00
Summer 1 $3,394.00 $ 3,394.00 2019
Fall 2019 18 $3,064.00 $55,153.00
Education Distribution staff may be contacted for additional helpThe andEducation guidance. Division staff may be contacted for additional help and guidance. Contact: CONTACT INFORMATION: Dorna Riding In-Battese Division Director [email protected] Jamie Nelson Youth Coordinator [email protected] Dorna Riding In-Battese, Division Director; [email protected] Harjo Educ & Training Specialist [email protected] Jamie Nelson, Youth Coordinator; [email protected] Alex Harjo, Educ & Training Specialist; [email protected]
49 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT Our department’s overall goal is to enable • Collaboration with SAP/MSPI for our Tribal youth within our jurisdiction Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp; to obtain the skills needed to become • Hosted a Back to School Bash to hand productive individuals, contributors to their out school supplies, sign students up respective communities and develop for the Johnson O’Malley program, leadership skills. Outreach to the provide free haircuts, free dental community is done through the screenings; and a free lunch; Pawnee Nation Education Facebook page and the Tribal website. • Providing a Cultural Presentation during Native An important goal for 2019 was American Heritage Month for strengthening teamwork within Cleveland Primary Schools and the community, school, and families. Pawnee Middle/High School; We have collaborated with the school to help substitute for classes, increased • Ongoing meeting with OSU Education communication with the principals, and Department to get tutoring at Pawnee sought to help our elementary students Public School; better. • Ongoing discussion with OSU DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2019: Department of Design, Housing, and Merchandising to provide a STEM • Collaborated with Heather Henson and camp for 6-8 students; Pawnee Public-School Title VI Indian Education Program to take 10 students • Continued discussion on improving to Kearney, Nebraska during Spring Cultural Sensitivity Training for Pawnee Break for the Crane Migration; Public Schools and Cleveland Public Schools; • Additional training and hours provided to the Summer Youth Work Experience • Constant communication with Jennings to allow them to work full time and Public School to get them training on provide assistance on the Earth lodge the 477/JOM application for students; project with THPO; and • Continued after-school program.
24-hour Crisis Line (918) 762-3310
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can stay clocked in during operating hours when taking required proctor tests or at a testing center at the local university. The daily schedule for a one-year-old and older includes center play, craft activities, circle time, reading time, outdoor play, and rest time. Early Learning Guideline standards are met to ensure developmentally appropriate lesson plans for each child’s age. The Pawnee Nation Learning Center Our school-age children have a snack and provides childcare services for children work on homework at the after school eight weeks of age through eight years program. They also enjoy time in the old. We are a licensed facility through gym and outside as weather permits. the Oklahoma Department of Human Summertime activities include learning Services as a 2-star childcare program. time to keep fresh the math and reading The Pawnee Nation Learning Center works skills they have learned during the school in partnership with the Child Care and year. Development Fund (CCDF) program, which 2019 EVENTS: provides subsidized childcare services for • February 13 – Spring Picture Day; qualified applicants. • April 9 – Week of the Young Child; CRITERIA TO BE MET FOR APPLYING: • April 18 – Easter Egg Hunt; • Meet income guidelines; • May 24 – Ages & Stages Child Parent or child has a CDIB; • Evaluations Due; Live in-service area; and • • July 3 – Health Fair Walk; Parent must be working, attending • • September 18 – Fall Picture Day; school, or enrolled in a training program. • October 1 – Staff with CDIB’s received their flu shots; The Pawnee Nation Learning Center has served sixteen (16) children in our service • October 31 – Trunk or Treating & area with subsidized childcare assistance Halloween parties; for 2019. The Center served an average of • November 13 – Councilwoman Dawna 56 children for 2019. Hare came to read; The Pawnee Nation Learning Center • November 15 – Rock your Mocs employs ten full-time teachers, one full- • November 20 – President Jimmy time cook in addition to a manager and Whiteshirt came to read; assistant manager. The Pawnee Nation Learning Center provides staff with • November 21 – Parent Thanksgiving assistance for fees and coursework. Staff Dinner; and working toward their CDA credential • December 20 – Christmas parties, and are assisted when needing to contact a Ages & Stages Child Evaluations Due. state-certified PD specialist to observe them in their classroom. Resources and CONTACT INFORMATION: assistance are also offered to staff for those Pawnee Nation Learning Center participating in the state college program. 804 Morris Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 Staff members taking courses as incentives (918) 762-3007
51 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT STAFF - PAWNEE NATION LEARNING CENTER
Pictured left to right are: Pictured left to right are: Christina Attocknie, Assistant Director; and Nicole Burnside and Stephanie Sewell, Samantha Baker, Director. Infant Teachers.
Pictured left to right are: Pictured left to right are: Callie Wilson, Two year old Teacher; Pani Moore, One year old Teacher; Vickie Reusch, Three year old Teacher; Cree Roughface, Floater; and Dana Stewart, Four’s and Older Three’s Teacher; Hannah Buchanan. and Becky Holt, Cook.
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Cultural Resource Division (CRD) houses Herb Adson met with the culture committee our museum, historic preservation within two weeks of the re-hire, and office (THPO), Repatriation/NAGPRA, updated the committee on the CRD status. Language, and Culture. CRD hosted a Pawnee Our Jurisdiction includes Hand Game in November our Pawnee Reserve, in observance of National our cemeteries, Chilocco Native American Heritage property, Nebraska Month. We started back property, and property with our weekly culture that is “restricted or held classes. We were also in trust” for our citizens asked to name the new by the federal government. Herb Adson, pedestrian bridge by Cultural Resource ICDBG Project at the tribal Herb Adson is Division Division Director. Director, Matt Reed is campgrounds. THPO, Marti Onlyachief Mr. Spottedhorsechief is NAGPRA Coordinator, and Adrian was hired as Project Coordinator for the Spottedhorsechief is CRD Project Shakopee Grant. CRD Continues to meet Coordinator. CRD also has Zac Rice and the grant timeline and is working with Taylor Moore, who are our Language Laura Mae Melton from Grants/Contracts instructors for our weekly community and Brian Kirk from Planning. classes. To continue with working within Shakopee CRD started again, after being shut down Grant Timeline. Continue our Culture and in January 2019, due to a financial shortfall Language Classes, our monthly Culture in Tribal Funds. Herb Adson was hired on committee meetings, and our quarterly October 29th, and on December 1st Adrian Museum Board Meetings. Spottedhorsechief was hired as Project We will continue to work on strategic/ Coordinator. This Division was re-started sustainability plans after the grant period with the help of Pawnee Nation and our and take ownership of the Pawnee Nation business council receiving a $100,000.00 Cultural Resource Division. matching grant from Shakopee Mdewanton Sioux Community. CONTACT INFORMATION: THPO and NAGPRA continued in 2019 Herb Adson, Pawnee Nation CRD Director as they worked under federal grants. The email: [email protected] Language classes resumed in September 2019. Cultural Resource Division 657 Harrison Street, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621
53 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) The Native American delineate the legal processes by which Graves Protection museums and federal agencies are required and Repatriation to return certain Native American cultural Act (NAGPRA) is a items as human remains, grave site United States federal materials, and other objects of cultural law enacted on patrimony to be proven lineal descendants, November 16, 1990. culturally related Native American tribes,
Martha Only A Chief, BA The Act requires and Native Hawaiian groups. NAGPRA Officer federal agencies and For thousands of indigenous ancestors, institutions that receive the road home has been a difficult one. federal funding to Many have not been able to begin their return Native American cultural items to journey home as they, along with their lineal descendants and culturally affiliated sacred objects, fell into the possession of Native American tribes and Native the Federal Government and museums Hawaiian organizations. Cultural items across the Country. This was the result of include human remains, funerary objects, archaeological excavations, construction sacred objects, and objects of cultural projects and museums, and university patrimony. A program of federal grants research. assists in the repatriation process, and the Secretary of the Interior may assess civil The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma NAGPRA penalties on museums that fail to comply. office has done and continues to do MOU’s, However, the provisions of the legislation consultations with tribes, state, and do not apply to private lands. institutions, coordinates repatriation for reburial, taking control of possession on The NAGPRA legislation intends to address human remains, funerary objects, sacred the long-standing claims by federally object, and objects of cultural patrimony. recognized tribes for the return of human remains and cultural objects unlawfully CONTACT INFORMATION: obtained from prehistoric, historic, former, and current Native American homelands. Marti Only A Chief, NAGPRA Officer Interpretation of human and indigenous email: [email protected] rights, prehistoric presence, cultural Cultural Resource Division affiliation with antiquities, and the return 657 Harrison Street, Pawnee, OK 74058 of remains and objects can be controversial (918) 762-3621 Ext.223 and contested. It includes provisions that
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 54 TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE The goal and objective of the Pawnee Nation Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, Historic Preservation Office are to assist in the and Museum (ATALM). preservation of the culture and history of the Pawnee Nation SECTION 106 and to share • Met w/ Williams Companies concerning that knowledge gas pipeline across Colorado; with the • Continued consultation with Pike Peak Pawnee people. National Monument concerning summit The Pawnee complex redesign; Nation Historic Preservation • Met w/ contract archaeologist for Office fulfills Trileaf Corporation regarding TCNS this goal Matt Reed, Tribal Historic reviews; through the Section Preservation Office Officer. • Visited ongoing excavations at 25BD1 106 process, near Lynch, Nebraska; monitoring sites integral to the cultural landscape of the Pawnee Nation, working with • Visited and documented artifacts currently cultural institutions on understanding and on exhibit in the Nance County Historical interpreting Pawnee culture, and educating Museum; the Pawnee people on their long and unique • Visited a project with potential to adversely cultural history. The Pawnee Nation Office effect 25NC155, 25NC4, & 25NC3 near of Historic Preservation also identifies, Genoa, Nebraska; protects and preserves archaeological and • Visited ongoing excavations on 25GA89 historic Pawnee sites within the boundaries near Beatrice, Nebraska; of the original Pawnee Indian Reservation and across the Pawnee cultural landscape. This • Visited 25GA1 near Blue Springs, Nebraska; cultural landscape includes the geography of • Met with National Park Service regarding the current states of Nebraska, Kansas, parts Pawnee cultural connections to Alibates of Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Flint Quarries National Monument; New Mexico, Missouri, and Texas. This Visited a potential burial site in Kansas; cultural landscape includes archaeological • sites, sacred/religious sites, rivers/streams, • Hosted a research group from the Chicago petroglyphs, burial grounds, resource Field Museum; harvesting areas, trails, and battlefields. • Met with representatives from the BLM REBURIALS regarding reservoirs in Kansas; Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) • Met with representatives & Commanding traveled to Boston, MA to repatriate and Officers of US Air Force Academy, Peterson rebury 56 Pawnee ancestors that were housed Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology Force Station, Buckley Air Force Base, and and Ethnology at Harvard University. THPO Francis E. Warren Air Force Base; witnessed the transfer of Pawnee ancestors • Attended the 4th quarterly meeting of the into cedar boxes designed by students at Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs; Riverside Indian School in Anadarko. These • Conducted a pedestrian archaeological remains were flown to Omaha, Nebraska survey for a USDA project near Osborne, and then driven to Dannebrog, Nebraska for Kansas; reburial on tribally owned land. • Conducted a pedestrian archaeological PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT survey for a 150 tower wind farm for • Received certification from the Nebraska NextERA Energy; Department of Transportation in Section • Created & installed a Raktâkitauičaku 106; game within the museum for children’s interactive; • Received training from the US Forest Service as a cultural monitor; and • Began process of writing, obtaining, and installing a historical marker for the • Attended the annual conference of the Pawnee Indian School; and 55 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
• Continued conducting GPR surveys of roundhouse, the murals, and the cultural Pawnee burial sites in an effort to locate significance of each; unmarked graves. • Spoke to 3rd graders at Perkins Elementary To date: School about Pawnee history and culture; 1. 567 Section 106 Cell tower reviews for 2019. • Met with the Chicago Field Museum 2. 79 Section 106 reviews for local and state government organizations concerning the replica Pawnee earthlodge for 2019. and the interpretation of Pawnee history 3. 691 Section 106 reviews for federal and culture; agencies. • Served as a co-presenter at Gilcrease 14 findings of adverse effect to the Pawnee Museum on book lecture; Cultural Landscape. 1. 14 were invoiced for cultural • Gave a presentation to OSU College of monitoring. Architecture students on Pawnee history & 2. Served as cultural monitor on 10 sites. culture as well as a tour of the Roundhouse; 3. There is no information on which invoices resulted in paid fees for • Gave two presentation on the Pawnee cultural monitoring. game of Raktâkitauičaku ; 29 findings of potential to encounter cultural • Spoke to the Pawnee Service Club about properties but with no adverse effect. Pawnee earthlodges; and Enlarged the cultural landscape database with • Spoke with students during Spring Break sites in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas by camp concerning Pawnee regalia and how working with the SHPO of each state. to play Raktâkitauičaku. 1. Nebraska, 616 sites. 2. Kansas, 526 sites. COMMUNITY OUTREACH 3. Colorado, 506 sites. Began construction of earthlodge using Iowa, 59 sites. • 4. community volunteers & student interns; South Dakota, 30 sites. 5. and 6. Wyoming, 10 sites. • Worked with Museum Board of Directors, Missouri, 33 sites. 7. Cultural Committee, Service Club, ATALM, and OSU School of Architecture in PAWNEE NATION designing a Pawnee Cultural Center. • Multiple meetings with Planning and RESEARCH Finance concerning THPO budget Conducted research on earthlodges ; corrections, CRD budget elimination, • Language Program budget grants; • Began a compendium on the current status of Pawnee Sacred Bundles; • Composed new budgets & completed Began compiling a compendium of meetings with Budget Committee • Pawnee origin stories; and regarding budgets for THPO, Museum of the Pawnee Nation, and the Cultural • Began research and manufacture of Resource Division; and equipment for Double Ball and Pawnee Dice. • Met with Planning Department regarding language program ANA Grant. CONTACT INFORMATION:
PRESENTATIONS Pawnee Nation Historic Preservation Office • Conducted a tour of Pawnee sites along 657 Harrison St, Pawnee, OK 74058 the Platte River for Pawnee students and (918) 762-2180 served as a chaperon on a trip to witness Fax: (918) 762-3662 the annual crane migration; Matt Reed, Historic Preservation Officer • Gave two presentations regarding the [email protected]
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The Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Nation. All of the jobs, whether full or part- Rights Office is responsible for assisting time, gave the clients added income as well in and requiring the fair employment as contributed to the economy of the Nation of Indians, to create employment and and the city of Pawnee. The attached chart training opportunities for members of the labeled Salaries Paid in 2019 shows the Pawnee Nation and other Indians, and to different jobs provided for by the TERO prevent discrimination against Indians in office. the employment practices of employers who are conducting business within the Two Memorandums of Understanding territorial jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation (MOU’s) were signed by the TERO office of Oklahoma. in 2019, one with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters In addition, the TERO office and the other with Meridian receives $26,000 a year Technology. The latter of the two in federal funding from being the most beneficial. The the Equal Employment partnership between the Pawnee Opportunity Commission. Nation TERO office and Meridian The funding provided from Technology resulted in a total of EEOC is to provide continued 35 certificates and training cards development of indigenous handed out to TERO clients and capacity to enhance the other participants. Working with employment opportunities of Meridian enables the TERO office Indians and to identify, remedy, to build a viable training program and eliminate unlawful employment that has the potential to prepare clients to discrimination occurring on or near the enter the workforce with confidence. The reservation by supporting the work of the TERO office went from 9 clients to over 50 Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). clients during 2019. Further, the TERO office has an obligation to protect the Title VII and special A total of 20 Compliance Plans were preference rights of Indians. The Pawnee reviewed and approved in 2019 which Nation has received the EEOC grant since benefited not only the construction the early 1990s. companies but the TERO clients and the Pawnee Nation TERO office. There are The Pawnee Nation TERO office had a busy currently additional projects that were on yet productive 2019. A total of $67,374 was hold at the end of 2019 which will no doubt collected in fees from various construction begin sometime in 2020. projects and the Tribal Development Corporation (TDC). $214,274 was also paid A highlight for the TERO office was being by TDC in 2019; this amount was for fees able to supplement the salary of six TERO that were not yet invoiced from 2018. The clients who, through their own hard work, attached chart labeled Fees Collected in went on to receive full-time jobs from the 2019 shows the revenues received by TERO employers they were referred to. Four in 2019 from the different sources. clients now work within the Pawnee Nation; one works for the construction company, A total of $75,435 in salaries was paid and one works for a business in the city of to tribal members and other Native Pawnee. Americans in 2019 for various construction jobs and other jobs paid by the TERO Along with the highlights came a few office to supplement the Pawnee Nation. letdowns. The major letdown was having The construction company paid a total of equipment failures that kept some of the $36,308 in wages for work performed by workers from completing their jobs. Too TERO clients and the TERO office paid a much time was spent on replacing parts total of $39,127 in wages to TERO clients and repairing machinery. Another was working at various jobs for the Pawnee the Pawnee Nation employees did not
57 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE take advantage of valuable free trainings be done and they didn’t wait provided by the TERO office. And finally, not around to be told when to get having enough time to follow-up on training started – that was the major opportunities with the International highlight of the 2019 TERO Brotherhood of Teamsters and further office, the clients. The TERO developing a project that would help TERO office also made it a point to clients who do not have driver’s licenses to pay over minimum wage; the remove that barrier. The TERO office should clients deserved it. always have a full-time director; the office is valuable and essential. The Pawnee Nation hired a full-time TERO director in January 2020. Remember to The TERO office, however, is fortunate that update your TERO applications! it was able to provide employment, and CONTACT INFORMATION: in some instances training, for our tribal members, other Natives, and community TERO members in our area. It was such a pleasure Pawnee Nation Resource Center to work with all of the clients; their work ethic 1202 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058 was superb, and they knew what needed to 918-762-3654 Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Revenues received from projects and TDC in 2019 Revenues received from projects and TDC in 2019
Pawnee TERO Pawnee TERO Fees Collected in 2019:Fees Collected$67,374 in 2019: $67,374 ($214,274 invoiced to($214,274 and paid invoiced from TDC to inand 2019 paid for from 2018) TDC in 2019 for 2018) Direct Signage Direct Signage
17,514 17,514 24,142 24,142 ICDBG Projects ICDBG Projects
726 Catlett726 Road Catlett Road
1st Street 1st Street
Fog Seal (Roads) Fog Seal (Roads)
Morris Road 1,490 Morris Road 1,490 11,806 11,806 2019 TDC Fees 2,975 2019 TDC Fees 8,721 2,975 8,721
Salaries paid to tribal members and other Native Americans in 2019 Salaries paid to tribal members and other Native Americans in 2019 Pawnee TERO Salaries Paid in 2019: $75,435 Pawnee TERO PN Property Dept. Salaries Paid in 2019:1,320 $75,4353,976 8,651 Stipends PN Property Dept. 36,308 1,320 3,976 Wood Cutters 8,651 Stipends1,600 36,308 Packaging 1,600 Wood Cutters Trainee Packaging Roads Dept. Trainee 10,860 Lawn Care Roads Dept. Executive Office 10,860 Lawn Care 863 Construction
Executive Office SAP Program 840 6,041 863 Construction Tax & Finance 4,244 732 SAP Program 840 6,041 Tax & Finance 4,244 732
Source: Grants and Contracts Office
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 58 Source: Grants and Contracts Office
PAWNEE NATION GAMING COMMISSION
The Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission is an agency established by the Pawnee Business Council. The Pawnee Nation Gaming Ordinance was enacted in 1999 and most recently revised in February of 2017. The ordinance created the opportunity for Gaming Activities to be conducted on Tribal Lands and created the Gaming Commission to regulate the Gaming Activities. The Gaming Commission’s goal is to provide Pictured back row to front row, left to right: a safe environment to offer gaming and Arlo Frazier; Arthur L. Attocknie; protect the integrity of the games offered on Christie Hamby; Alicia Leading Fox. Nation Lands. facilities. These investigations and reports The Gaming Commission is funded by on activity are reviewed by our Commission the assessment of revenues from Gaming at every meeting. A process is followed Activities on Pawnee Nation Lands. This to ensure compliance by personnel and assessment is a rate that is decided each facilities. year and levied against the previous year’s Casino Operations Gross Gaming Revenue, Periodic reviews of rules and procedures which is audited by a Licensed external are completed. Regulatory changes Certified Public Accountant. and revisions of procedure are then This year, the total of the assessments recommended or approved. There were no for 2019 against Gaming Facilities was approved revisions or regulatory procedures $468,835.35. accomplished for 2019. Our staff provides a fair and safe gaming We assisted the Casino Operations, atmosphere by reviewing the personnel that specifically Stonewolf Casino, in every way conducts gaming activities on our lands. We possible this past year. The Pawnee Nation license the following entities: implemented some staff reductions within • Gaming Facilities the Surveillance Department. This has caused some inefficiency in some of the Employees of Gaming Facilities • department’s operations, but the staff is • Employees of Vendors who provide gaming- adjusting to meet the needs of the Casino related services to licensed Facilities Operations. Also, at the beginning of 2019, • Non-Gaming Vendors (Permit) Surveillance Management was turned over Fees generated from these activities help to PTDC. offset the costs of performing the required In the next year, the Pawnee Nation Gaming checks and references. This is a very Commission wants to focus on the regulatory important process when reviewing the role improvements possible with some of the of the Gaming Commission and its functions. reports the Commission was able to obtain We are making sure that we have honest through the Annual Audit, the National people conducting the gaming activities and Indian Gaming Commission Assessment, protecting the assets of the Nation. This is and the incident and compliance reports one of the processes of the Commission that is reviewed periodically by State and Federal received throughout the year. These authorities. During the expansion, the changes amount to removal of duplication Gaming Commission reviewed its licensing of some processes outlined in the control processes and associated fee structure. system documents. More changes will be The Gaming Commission revised the fee sought with the Pawnee Nation Gaming structure associated with Gaming and Non- Ordinance to allow flexibility to facilitate Gaming Vendors. The new fee structure is the best opportunities for growth. Goals for a graduated fee scale. The fees increase as the next year also include strengthening the business levels increase. knowledge of the Commission’s Support We have personnel who investigate areas Staff, expanding the Licensing Department, of concern and oversee the maintenance and increasing the use of technology for the and operation of the casinos at the Gaming Gaming Commission’s daily functions. 59 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION TAX COMMISSION The Pawnee Nation Tax Commission provides the oversight of the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission Office. The Pawnee Nation Tax Commissioners are Kathy Daniels, Director; Martha Only A Chief, Assistant Director; Liana Teter, Treasurer; Ann Collins, Sergeant at Arms; and Secretary, vacant. The Tax Commission office is staffed by Lyle E. Fields, Tax Manager, and Margaret Twins, Tax Assistant. The primary responsibilities are the issuance and renewal of tribal tags, collection of Lyle Fields, Tax Manager; and sales tax fees on merchandise, tobacco, and Margaret Twins, Tax Administrator. liquor sales within tribal jurisdiction. The Tax Commission issues business permits bibs, tote bags, towel bags, magnets, tribal related to tobacco sales, jewelry/food seal/flag patches, Pawnee Nation and vendors, and vending devices on tribalINTEROFFICE land. Veteran MEMORANDUM flags, tribal seal window decals, It is also responsible for collecting revenues tribal seal lapel pin, and desktop Pawnee Date: January 16, 2020 on oil and gas sales within Pawnee Nation flags. The Pawnee Nation also sells the To: Communications Director Jeanna Francis jurisdictional boundaries. Also issued are Pawnee Nation Pendleton at the Tax annual vendingFrom: device Tax Manager decals Lyle E.on Fields leased Commission office. 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The Pawnee Nation Tax CommissionPhysical staff keeps Address apprised of any changes in regulations related to tribal governments to ensure the related to tribal governments to ensure the best services/functionsPawnee Nation to our Tax Pawnee Commission tribal members. best services/functions to our Pawnee tribal The Pawnee Nation merchandise depicts the tribal seal, tribal flag or other designs reflecting the members. 881 Little Dee Dr, Pawnee, OK 74058 Pawnee culture. Merchandise includes such items(918) as t-shirts, 762-3624 sweatshirts, bibs, tote bags, towel bags, magnets, tribal seal/flag patches, Pawnee Nation and Veteran flags, tribal seal window decals, tribal The Pawnee sealNation lapel pin,merchandise and desk top Pawneedepicts flags. The Pawnee Nation also sells the Pawnee Nation the tribal seal,Pendleton tribal atflag, the Tax or Commission other designs office. This Mailingis a must have Address for Pawnee Tribal Members that want reflecting the toPawnee display the culture. Pawnee Nation Merchandise Tribal Flag in theirPawnee home or at Nation special events. Tax Commission includes such Theitems revenues as t-shirts, collected by sweatshirts, the Pawnee Nation TaxPO Commission Box 438, Pawnee,are utilized OKby the 74058 Pawnee Business Council on behalf of the Pawnee Nation to supplement tribal programs and tribal operational needs. 2019 Tax Commission Revenue: Interest Income $ 50.62 Liquor License/Beer Assessment Fee $ 10,125.34 Merchandise Sales $ 5,074.05 Oil and Gas Severance Tax $ 16,529.71 Oil and Gas Permits $ 10,550.00 Pawnee Pendleton Sales $ 3,742.85 Sales Tax $ 146,279.44 Tax Permits $ 1,827.00 Treatment, Storage & Disposal Permits $ 3,500.00 Vehicle Registration $ 94,172.46 Vending Device Permits $ 64,260.00 Tobacco Compact (Dec 2018 - Nov 2019) $ 403,467.63 2019 Gross Revenue Tax Commission Total $ 759,579.10
LESS Rebate to Tribal Retailers (Dec 2018 - Nov 2019) $(282,329.21) Retailers: Teepee Smoke Shop, Trading Post, Travel Plaza
2019 Net Revenue Tax Commission Total $ 477,249.89
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 60 PAWNEE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY MISSION STATEMENT To meet the housing needs of the Pawnee Nation members and other Native Americans living in the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation. The Pawnee Nation Housing Authority is the Tribally Designated Housing Authority for the Pawnee Nation. It administers the NAHASDA Indian Housing Block Grant funds to provide housing and housing services for low-income applicants. Some services may be offered to medium or volunteered to help run the concession stand higher-income applicants with Non- and helped raise funds for the program. NAHASDA funds. Continue to maintain professional management of the Housing Authority through general 2019 IHBG Grant amount: $535,134.00 administrative management and maintenance of assisted stock, fifty-four units. SERVICES PROVIDED: Completed bathroom repairs to six Non- • NAHASDA Low-Income housing Nahasda units (scattered sites in the City). • NAHASDA Lease Purchase housing Units received new showers and sinks, vanities, medicine cabinets, lights, plumbing fixtures, • NON-NAHASDA housing – Open rentals flooring, and paint. The Housing Authority without income restrictions. provided dumpsters at Yellowhorse. The • Down Payment Assistance for first-time maintenance crew helped tenants by loading Homebuyers. unwanted household articles and debris into the dumpster. Lawns were mowed for those tenants • Homebuyer Education & Budgeting Classes. throughout the summer who did not have • Emergency Assistance for rent, utilities, and available equipment to encourage beautification homelessness. to the Yellowhorse neighborhood. • Rental Assistance for College Students Provided rental assistance to fifteen students - $500.00 per semester. • Assistance for Youth Activities – 1st priority is children living in Pawnee Nation Housing Provided services to six elders for modernization units. of privately owned homes. Activities included • Partner with Pawnee Nation Health installing a deck and ramp, HVAC repairs, Programs to assist applicants plumbing repairs, and replacing one roof. • Modernization for privately owned homes. Repairs were made to the Housing Office due Priority: Pawnee Nation elders. to settling. Replaced Sheetrock and insulation to six offices, installation of ceiling fans, new 2019 ACTIVITIES lighting, and flooring will be completed in 2020. Completed total remodel on four units and began Modernization services were provided to two to remodel to two additional units before the Lease-purchase units. One unit received a new end of the fiscal year at Littlesun Addition. Most roof and windows, and one received a complete of the repairs of these units are due to settling bathroom remodel. and are not covered by insurance. An additional CONTACT INFORMATION: six units received modernization services. Provided emergency assistance to twenty- four OFFICE STAFF low-income applicants for utilities, rent, and Linda Jestes, Executive Director homelessness. Mary Hawkins, Housing Tech Provided funds to assist with youth activities for George Pratt, Maintenance resident youth. Supported tribal youth program George Gardipe, Maintenance activities to help reduce or eliminate the use of drugs and promote healthy living. Youth camps, OFFICE HOURS ICW, CHR’s, Education, Easter, and Halloween events. Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Provided Home buyer Education Classes with Pawnee Nation Housing Authority twelve in attendance. Donated funds to support the Summer Youth 126 Eagle Chief Drive in Pawnee, OK. Ball Program by providing equipment, athletic Phone: (918) 762-3454 gear and concession needs. Housing employees E-mail: [email protected]
61 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MISSION STATEMENT: To develop and grow economically, for the self- sufficiency of the Pawnee Nation. VISION STATEMENT: We shall achieve our mission by creating employment opportunities and income for the Pawnee Nation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Jeff Goodfox, Chairman a new inventory and pricing tool. The [email protected] addition of C-Store Pro gives the managers the ability to control inventory and retail Arthur Thompson, Vice Chairman pricing changes. The enhancement helps [email protected] PTDC curb potential theft, maintain pricing
Kenny Quigley, Treasurer integrity, and ensure greater profitability [email protected] at Arrow Stop, Trading Post retail, and the Travel Plaza. Adrian Spotted Horsechief On the petroleum side of the convenience [email protected] store business, over $300,000 in Linda Jestes improvements have been made to the [email protected] awnings, pumps, and branding at the three locations.
Reva Howell Capital improvements at the Trading Post [email protected] began in 2019, including a paved parking lot and a new HVAC system equipped Virgil Wade [email protected] with smoke-scrubbing technology. Improvements to the inside of the facility, including new construction, new paint, and The Pawnee Tribal Development new games, will be completed early in 2020. Corporation Board of Directors finished Gaming operations at Stone Wolf, TeePee, the last months of 2019 with changes in and Trading Post continued growth in the Board of Directors. Virgil Wade was profitability due to aggressive marketing. appointed to serve a full term. Reva Howell Direct mail efforts have used the database was appointed to fill the remainder of the gathered through the casinos’ player term of a vacated seat. tracking system to develop programs, Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation promotions, and gifts to build consumer (PTDC) strengthened itself financially in May loyalty. of 1999 by closing on a new “consolidation” Branding opportunities for the gaming loan with First Secure Bank of Sugar Grove, operations in 2019 included radio advertising Illinois. The new loan enabled PTDC to in Tulsa and Stillwater plus television retire existing debt on loans held at Bank of advertising in both the Tulsa and Oklahoma Oklahoma and Armstrong Bank. City markets. In addition, the highlight In August of 2019, all PTDC accounting to the Stone Wolf branding campaigns for functions were brought in-house to give the 2019 was a strategic marketing alliance Executive Team a greater ability to manage with Oklahoma State University sports. As the businesses and the finances in a more part of the alliance, PTDC gets to use all of nimble and efficient manner. the trademarks and trade names of OSU in advertising and promotion. In addition, Convenience store operations were Stone Wolf was the pre-game home for enhanced in 2019 to include C-Store Pro, OSU Football, with all of the Cowboy Radio
THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 62 PAWNEE TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Network’s home and away pre-game shows The goal of the new leadership team has being broadcast live from the facility. The not changed. It is to foster teamwork, 2019 pre-game program was so successful collaboration, and respect while at the same that PTDC has renewed the contract for the time increasing profitability and staying 2020 season. true to the corporate mission statement. As Bob Dimmick says regarding 2020, “We’ve Overall, “Coin-In” for the Pawnee gaming begun to make significant changes at PTDC operations was up from $253,082,302.38 to pave the road for a prosperous future. In in 2018 to $273,390,896.08 in 2019, an 2020 we will initiate an aggressive guest increase of over 7.4%. Contracts with service training program at all facilities. companies that supply games to our casinos Guest service and service delivery will be have been renegotiated to lessen expenses our focus on every property. Our mission and make the operations more profitable. is to earn the loyalty of each and every In 2019, Pawnee Tribal customer.” Development Corporation paid EMPLOYEE PROFILE: $1,375,626.73 to the Pawnee Nation. PAWNEE: 39 employees 24% $1,375,626.73 PAYMENTS INCLUDE: OTHER TRIBES: 33 employees 21% NON-NATIVE: 88 employees 55% • Gaming Assessment Fees totaling $688,389.95 Gaming Application Fees $7,460; • Pawnee Nation TERO Fees $307,915.57; • Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma $251,861.21; and • Pawnee Nation property rental leases $120,000.00.
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63 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUSINESS DIRECTORY:
PAWNEE TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION www.pawneetdc.com PO Box 280 400 Agency Road, 2nd Floor Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-4832 Bob Dimmick, CEO [email protected] Andrew KnifeChief, COO [email protected] Jaime Maltsberger, HR Director [email protected] Lindsey Teter, Marketing Director [email protected] Joe Hawkins, Gaming Operations Director [email protected] TRADING POST CASINO www.facebook.com/tpcasino Terri Fowler,, Retail Operations Director 291 Agency Rd. [email protected] Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-4466 Tiffany Boyd, Accounting Director Manager: Elizabeth Fassnacht [email protected] [email protected]
Pat Leadingfox, Safety Operations Director HOWLER’S FAMOUS BBQ [email protected] www.facebook.com/HowlersBBQ www.howlersfamousbbq.com STONEWOLF CASINO 54251 S. 349 Rd. www.facebook.com/stonewolfcasino Pawnee, OK 74058 www.stonewolfcasino.com (918) 454-7777 54251 S. 349 Rd. Manager: Milja Green Pawnee, OK 74058 [email protected] (918) 454-7777 Assistant Manager: Jose Todd Assistant Manager: Mitzi Moore [email protected] ARROW STOP-TRAVEL PLAZA www.facebook.com/ArrowStop TEE PEE CASINO 54251 S. 349 Rd. www.facebook.com/teepeecasino Pawnee, OK 74058 28314 E. 6th St. (918) 454-2218 Yale, OK 74085 Manager: Deb Brown (918) 387-2222 [email protected] Manager: Esther Mitchell Assistant Manager: Jonathon Soxie [email protected] ARROW STOP-PAWNEE TRADING POST RETAIL www.facebook.com/ArrowStop www.facebook.com/tpcasino 400 E. Harrison St. 291 Agency Rd. Pawnee, OK 74058 Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3252 (918) 762-4466 Manager: Deb Brown Manager: Deb Brown [email protected] [email protected]
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