August 2010

Pawnee indian Veterans 64th Annual homecoming Page 2 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010-

Message from the President Pawnee Dear Pawnee Nation Members: BUsiness The Pawnee Nation is a service organization. It has been said of service organizations that the services provided are only as good as the quality of the employees providing those ser- coUncil vices. There is a great deal of truth in this statement. In fact, the Pawnee Nation has made major strides in recent times memBers to ensure the highest quality of personnel, staff and services are provided to Pawnee tribal members. President: In the years I worked across the country for Indian Health George E. Howell Service, I insisted that the Indian people (no matter the tribe) seeking services be treated with highest regard by the staff. The staff selected to minister to the people were chosen on Vice President: the basis of their training, education, experience, commitment, interview, and personnel references. Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief Based upon these standards, the highest quality of people were selected to provide health services to the tribes. In serving as President, I ask no less of any individual seeking employment with the Nation! Secretary:

The central purpose of working for the Nation is meeting the needs of our tribal members by giving Linda Jestes them the highest level our resources can make possible. This includes the quality of the staff working for the tribe. We want and encourage people to bring their skills, experience, talents, energy, educa- Treasurer: tion, training, innovativeness, and fresh ideas to the positions in the Nation for which they apply. To offer anything less, is doing a disservice to the Pawnee Nation tribal members. Roy Taylor

We can take great pride in the quality of staff and all employees currently serving the Pawnee Nation! Council Seat 1: We don’t say it enough, but we are proud of each of you! Staff members are encouraged to seek their John Only A Chief highest potential in anything they do. For example, the Pawnee Nation College’s doors are open and welcome any individual seeking information on classes available that will benefit them as they journey through life. Council Seat 2: Elizabeth Blackowl We extend a warm welcome to our Wichita relatives and friends as they visit us this month!

Thank you all! Council Seat 3: Jimmy Fields

President George Elton Howell Council Seat 4: Marshall Gover

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Healthy Nations Program: EDUCATION • Volleyball Clinic- Saturday, August 14th from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Free GED Classes- at Berry Building. Classes start September • Volleyball League 7, and are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Suzy Snell at 918-762-2153 Contact Chris Hill, Youth Services Coordinator at 918-762-3227.

Pawnee Nation College: • Faculty Orientation- August 3 & 4 GENERAL • ACT Residual Exam- August 9 Every other Wednesday at 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Elder’s Bingo at • Student Orientation- August 10 the Title VI Dining Room. If you need further information or • Classes Begin & Last Day to Enroll- August 12 would like to donate items for the bingo games, please contact • Potato Dinner Fundraiser- August 20 the Title VI Senior Program at (918) 762-4042.

August 13 and 27- Elder’s Bake Sale at Building 64 HEALTH from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Substance Abuse Program: Quarterly Meeting- August 7 • Women’s Basketball- August 13 • Volleyball Clinic, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.- August 14 Pawnee Business Council Meetings: • Mid School Back to School Dance- August 20 August 11 & August 25 at 9 a.m. • High School Back to School Dance- August 21 September 6- Pawnee Nation Tribal Offices Closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. hoUsinG aUthority ProGram information low income ProGrams: purchase and home to be purchased posit). year built, construction type and the Requires; Application, C.D.I.B., in- has to be in Pawnee County Service Applications are required for every last roofed date. come (must be considered low in- Area. program. All information is verifi ed. come for 1, 2 & 3), Social Security Mobile homes require; make, mod- Number for each family member, 3) Homeownership Program Pawnee nation commUni- el, dimensions of width/length. background check. Qualifi cations include; Low in- ty shield ProGram (Pncs) If a mortgage holder applies; name, come Native American, fi rst prior- address, and loan number is re- 1) Low Rent Housing ity is Pawnee enrolled Tribal Mem- Qualifi cations; Pawnee Tribal quired. • 25 Low Rent Units- Littlesun bers, pre-approval from 184 Native Member, application, home to be Addition @ Eagle Chief Drive American loan guaranteed program, covered located in Pawnee Nation Photographs are required of all sides • 4 Low Rent Units- Rentals in Homebuyer Education Certifi cate Service Area. of dwelling and any other out build- City of Pawnee and homes must be located in Paw- ings/garage to be covered. nee. Dwelling coverage offered is based 2) Down Payment Assistance on square footage and replacement The PNCS Program will provide all For Qualifi ed Families ($5,000) non-income Based Pro- value. The basic package is offered information to Amerind Risk Ser- Qualifi cations include; Pawnee Grams with a $500 deductible, Personal vices for fi nal approval of each ap- Tribal Member, application, pre- 10 Rental units in City of Pawnee, Contents Coverage is optional. plication. approval of loan from bank, Home- 3 bedroom units (not based on in- buyer Education Certifi cate, pend- come, rent is $375.00 per month Information you must provide; ex- ing insurance coverage of home to and requires a $150.00 security de- terior square footage of dwelling, Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Vice-President Charles Lone Chief, Jr. Receives Jim Thorpe Sports Excellence Award has two children Chris and Alicia. School in Tulsa, along with coach- • 1984 Will Rogers Track Hall of He has one sister, Marlene Kent of ing football and track (T.J.A.A.). Fame Inductee Del City, Oklahoma. Patricia Lone Chief Tiger, a sister, predeceased From 1978 to 1991 Charles taught • 1986 Indian Nations Conference him in death in 2003. science, physical education and Track Coach of the Year coached football, girl’s basketball Charles retired from teaching in and cross country and track at Hale • Had State qualifiers in track every the Tulsa Public School system in High School in Tulsa. He cospon- year from 1979 to 1990 1991. He taught science and physi- sored the Fellowship of Christian The professional organizations he cal education, and coached football, Athletes with Gary (Doc) Blevins belongs to or previously belonged to girls’ basketball, cross country and and sponsored the Indian Club. are the Oklahoma Coaches Associa- track. His athletic career began tion, Oklahoma Track Coaches As- in 1954 as a member of the State Also from 1965 to 1967, Charles played Semi-Pro football for the sociation and the National Coaches Champions Football Class B, Paw- Association. nee High School, in Pawnee, Okla- Tulsa Football Oilers and the Tulsa homa. Charles is a 1955 graduate Thunderbirds. As a team member Charles does have his favorite hob- from Pawnee High School. After of the Oilers he played end and bies of hunting, fishing, art work, graduation, he began school that fall halfback. As a team member of the beadwork, jogging, camping and at the University of Tulsa on a track Tulsa Thunderbirds he played the hiking. He is currently Vice-Presi- scholarship. He received a Bach- positions of end, flanker, fullback, dent of the Pawnee Business Coun- elor of Arts in Physical Education cornerback, and free safety. Charles A. Lone Chief, Jr. was se- cil. Charles has also served on the and a Minor in Science. In 1955 to lected to receive the Jim Thorpe The awards and highlights Charles Pawnee Business Council from 1960 while at T.U., he lettered three Sports Excellence Award by the received during his athletic career 1993 to 1997. Even today as he years in track and cross country and City of Tulsa and Greater Tulsa are: comes across former students, and in his senior year served as captain Area Indian Affairs Commis- students who are now grown with of the track team. sion. He received this award at • 1965 Most Valuable Player for the children of their own, still remember their 13th Annual Dream Keepers Tulsa Football Oilers vs the Wichita him, recognize him, and greet him From 1962 to 1966 Charles taught Falls Kings, on September 18, 1965 as “Coach Lone Chief”. Charles Awards Banquet on Thursday, July science and physical education at 29, 2010. This award is in recog- and had the longest run at 89 yards is very proud of his career and his Mingo School in Tulsa. He coached for a touchdown vs the McAlester family and relatives are extremely nition of the athletic accomplish- softball, baseball and basketball. ments and achievements of an indi- Outlaws in 1965. proud of him as well. He wants He organized the Galaxy Basketball to thank the Greater Tulsa Area In- vidual. Charles A. Lone Chief, Jr. Conference and the girl’s basketball • 1967 Tulsa Thunderbirds Tex- is a member of the Pawnee Tribe. dian Affairs Commission and those team won the Galaxy Conference as Professional Football League responsible for his selection as this He is Skidi Band and Pumpkin Championship. Champions Vine Clan. He is the only son of year’s recipient of the Jim Thorpe the late Charles Lone Chief, Sr. and From 1966 to 1978 Charles taught • 1979 Assistant Coach State 4-A Sports Excellence Award and the Mae Lone Chief. Charles resides physical education, science and Football Champions, Hale High honor that comes with it. in Tulsa with his wife Wanda. He geography at Wilson Junior High School SKEDEE BRIDGE PROJECT Update By Jim McCormick, Project Manager Supt., Rick Cushing, Fed. Lands Hwy., Jim McCormick, Pawnee Nation, Bert The Bridge Project is now approxi- McCauley, Fed. Lands Hwy., Jeffrey mately 80% complete, with 100% of Dixon, Brawley Engineering, Mark the bridge work now completed. The Nipper, Brawley Engineering. Not in remaining work consists of final grad- picture but on site were Cecil Riding ing and aggregate base; water line in- In, Charles Brown, and Rhonda James stallation, asphalt paving, guardrail, – Pawnee Nation and slab sodding, which should all be completed with the new road and bridge opening now scheduled for September 15. The work has progressed in the past month, in spite of the excess rainfall, On Tuesday July 13, we conducted a although some time has been lost. Federal Highway Administration in- With summer weather as it is now, spection of the bridge. Those involved we will hopefully be able to meet the in the inspection are shown in the pic- opening date of September 15. ture: L to R - Mark Willy, Plains Bridge Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 5 Seven Falls Dancers Visit Turkey Campground Renovations in Time for Visitation By Chloe Jake, Communications up to the young people now to help Summer Intern take care of it.”

As the Pawnee – Wichita Visitation Visitation began on Wednesday, fast approached, renovations at the July 21, and at least twenty or so of campground had been made. The our Wichita relatives have made the tribe’s maintenance crew was out journey to our tribe. And since then at the campgrounds hard at work there has been the greeting of old and new friends, hand games, and not to mention good food. The arbor and the camp- grounds are places of Pawnee cultural celebration, as the tribe has prepared to welcome and visit with our Wichita Seven Falls Dancers in Samsun, Turkey. The Black Sea is in the background. L-R; Derek Howell, Michelle Muth-Rodriguez, Chaske relatives, changes were made. Wolf, Carrie Howell, Debbie Howell, and Dennis Montoya. And during the time that the old arbor spent standing, it The Pawnee Nation flag waved in ent flights of over 16,000 miles and was a time of change and Turkey when the Seven Falls Danc- were driven over 500 miles. growth for the tribe. “You ers of Colorado performed in Ad- wouldn’t believe how differ- According to Carrie Howell, man- ana, Ankara, Eskisehir, Samsun, ent things look at the tribe” ager, the best part of the trip was ex- GaziAntep, Bursa, and Kocaeli said Howell, “Our people can periencing Turkey, a very modern, from May 15-30. Six members of be proud.” And most certainly progressive country with ancient the family dance group were invit- we can be proud and continue roots and a 98% Islamic population. ed by the U.S. Department of State to grow and enjoy and cel- They were excited to taste their to show the diversity of American Pictured Above: Robbie Pratt and ebrate our culture and tradi- foods (kebaps, lamb, fresh fish, life, specifically American Indians. Darell Banning tions as Visitation continues and fresh fruit and vegetables), dine Making the trip were Pawnee tribal winds down. inside an old castle, visit museums members: Carrie Howell, Debbie taking down the brush arbor and filled with ancient artifacts, see in- Howell, Derek Howell, Dawnena building a new one. The work be- side the largest mosque in the Mid- Muth-Rodriguez, and Chaske Wolf gan on July 14 and was finished in dle East, meet Turkish celebrities in addition to family friend, Den- time for Visitation. nis Montoya. They are the daugh- and mayors, and drink Turkish tea. ters and grandchildren of Dawnena The Turkish people were very wel- The structure that has been torn Eastman Howell and the late Vergil coming and remained so. From the down suffered damage from the Fox Howell. They are also Flan- beginning, they were told that Turk- recent storms but had been stand- dreau Santee Sioux. ish people have a saying—“Visitors ing for about 20 years. One tribal are a gift from God”. Throughout member, William Howell, can re- They had a busy schedule, perform- their visit to Turkey, they were call the building of that structure. ing several times a day at various treated with kindness and enthusi- “We volunteered to do the work, venues: an international sports fes- asm. They also had the opportunity we took the old one down and built tival, two international dance fes- to tour Istanbul, a city of 12.8 mil- the new arbor in about three days. tivals, city festivals, universities, lion, before flying back to Denver. In the old days, it was lucky if schools, and cultural centers. They It was definitely an experience they these brush arbors lasted a couple also participated in a parade and will always treasure and remember. seasons, but that one’s been there gave street performances. Several 20 years, so maybe we did some- times, they were invited to dance The Seven Falls Indian Dancers dance at Seven Falls in Colorado thing right.” Before and since the alongside Turkish folkloric dancers. construction of the arbor, its care- They gave many interviews and re- Springs and have been performing there for thirty years. taking has relied on the efforts of corded greetings for Turkish televi- volunteers, “it’s always been a vol- sion. In all, they caught 12 differ- Pictured Above: Robbie Pratt unteer effort and it should also be and Jimmy Jestes Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Looking for 2011 Pawnee Gardeners: The Pawnee Seed Preservation Project dens were encouraged to bring their This picture is of the Pawnee Blue seeds to Building 64 for elder Lula Corn in Pawnee, OK. The garden is Nora Tilden Pratt to offer a bless- new and was once part of a field of ing over the seeds. Nora was born Bermuda and Johnson grass. Pawnee in 1909 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and Bush beans are grown intermittently her Indian name Che-Sha-Nou-Ka- among the corn and some squash. Nout means “Are you a Princess”. There are four local growers this Nora was called upon for her cultur- year in Pawnee and 18 in Nebraska. al insight. At this time we identified We will be harvesting this fall for three varieties of corn, blue, yellow seed and hope to have some of our and eagle corn. Nora’s prayer, the traditional corn in corn soup. blessing over the seeds marked the beginning of the Seed Preservation We also are looking forward to work- Project. Elder Members have partici- ing with local Pawnee Programs to pated in cultivating our traditional stretch our funds and build up our seeds for the Seed Preservation Proj- resources as a way to meet all of our Looking for 2011 Pawnee Garden- nutrition programs, reconnect tribal ect and youth have been part of that objectives. So far Christi Schultz, Di- ers: The Pawnee Seed Preservation members with traditional foods and effort on a small scale. vision Director of Pawnee Nation’s Project received an Honor the Earth promote community-based agri- Health & Community Services, Deb Fund of Tides Foundation grant as culture. MFSI offers Community Having our traditional seeds in the Delozier (REACH US) and Connie notified by Tom Reed, Honor the Outreach in Okmulgee County to seed bank and wanting to expand our Brazee (Violence Against Women Earth Program & Operations Manag- provide financial and technical assis- er. The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty tance to farmers, ranchers, and have Initiative is the Fiscal Agent Organi- offered those interested in pursuing zation for the Project. The grant is in loans, grants, cost shares and in- keeping the Honor the Earth’s vision centive programs available through of having traditional foods restored federal, state and regional sources. to feed Native people and the con- These projects are just a few of the cept of re-localizing our traditional ways MFSI is working to revitalize food economies to build resilience the Mvskoke peoples’ heritage as an in Native communities. The Pawnee agrarian society. In addition to these Seed Preservation Project is a grass- local projects MFSI have held con- roots effort designed to bring back ference workshops to share Okla- the ancestral and historic seeds for homa resources with other tribes a future Traditional Food Economy and publishes an on-line newsletter Impact on the local community. This that highlights upcoming events and Project continues to be under the training opportunities. For more in- guidance of the Culture Committee formation about MFSI, check out and the Nasharo Council. facebook or contact: Ben Yahola, Community Coordinator at Mvs- The Pawnee Seed Preservation Proj- [email protected], phone (918) ect’s Keepers of the Seeds are excit- 752-6140, or web site www.mvs- ed to work with the Mvskoke Food kokefood.org Sovereignty Initiate. Both believe Picture of Wiwi Mountain drying roasted corn. that the Traditional foods still play an The Pawnee Seed seeds to the point of when our Chiefs Program) are teaming up with us to important role in cultural activities. Preservation Project say we can consume the produce is look into creating garden plots and Can you imagine a cultural event our quest. The need to have larger planning activities for our seeds, em- without corn soup? We can be proud of the numerous garden plots and to teach our garden- power our women … our communi- projects of the Pawnee community ers about the cultural components in ty. If you are interested in attending The Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Ini- this project will serve as the fulcrum a Garden 2011 planning meeting at- tiative (MFSI) seeks to preserve the that are aimed at the revival of our culture and the education of our for preserving our legacy. The Honor tend Monday August 16 at 4:30 p.m. food heritage and traditions of their the Earth Fund of Tides Founda- at the Health & Community Services peoples through hands-on classes, youth … Since 1997 our commu- nity has recognized the importance tion’s modest grant will enable the Building. RSVP with either Deb De- educational programs, intergenera- Keepers of the Seeds to purchase lozier at 762-3873 or Seed Keepers: tional sharing and sustainable ag- of finding our Pawnee seeds. In the spring of 1998 a call for traditional gardening equipment, travel to pick Karla KnifeChief 762-4354 or Deb riculture practices. MFSI’s Com- up our seeds, attend trainings, and to Echo-Hawk 762-3390. munity Tradition, Foods and Future seeds went out to the tribal members. Those who wanted to start their gar- purchase storage containers for our Project works to improve public seeds. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 7 News from Learning Center Responsibility Week Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation By Lindsey Teter, PTDC Director of Marketing Pawnee Tribal Development Cor- poration (PTDC), the business arm of the Pawnee Nation, is charged with revenue creation and economic development. The Corporation is entrusted with both protecting and growing the Nation’s business as- Pictured above are: Taylor Grant, Tea Clark, Del- Pictured above are: Right, Chief of Police David aney Stierwalt, Jodie Britt, Harlen Britt, Randy Kanuho. Top row,left to right, Terrien Exum, A.J. Lit- sets. Dallas, Brian Ramirez, Blaze Mooreman, Terrien tlecook, Randy Dallas, Tea Clark, bottom row left to Exum, and A.J. Littlecook. right, Blaze Moormen, Brian Ramirez, Delaney Stier- Since 2003, the Corporation has walt, and Taylor Grant grown from 1 location (Trading The Pawnee Nation Child Care Learning Center and brought the class hats, stickers, and showed the kids Post Casino) with 2 operations and After school Program used the week of June 16, 2010 some of his equipment and his police car. The learning grown to 2 locations (Trading Post as Responsibility Week. The Learning Center invited center also invited Mr. Richard Roubedeaux, from the Casino and StoneWolf) with 6 oper- Pawnee Nation Chief of Police, David Kanuho, to Pawnee Title VI Program, to talk about his responsibil- ations today. With 2 new businesses speak to the kids about his responsibility, which is ity to deliver meals to elders in the community every- in operation since the beginning of to take care of and watch over the tribe. Mr. Kanuho day. 2010, the growing Corporation has taken a hard look at overhead ex- penses. News from the Office of Human Resources One of the major changes was at The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma on June 22, 2010. ing Specialist for the Pawnee Nation StoneWolf Casino where business would like to welcome and/or con- Gaming Commission. Mr. Parton hours have been changed. Adjust- gratulate the following staff mem- Kathy Griesel has been selected began his new position on June 14, ments were necessary based on bers on their recent hire or transfer: for the position of Infant thru Pre- 2010. summer business. Therefore per- K Teacher for the Pawnee Nation sonnel changes have been made to Darrel Banning has been selected for Learning Center. Ms. Griesel began Brian Pipestem has been selected for adjust scheduling to the new hours. the position of Maintenance Worker her new position on June 22, 2010. the position of Housekeeper for the Thirteen positions were eliminated. for the Division of Tribal Operations. Division of Tribal Operations. Mr. Management is making every effort Mr. Banning began his new position Crystal Helvy has been selected Pipestem began his new position on on June 22, 2010. for the position of Infant thru Pre- June 22, 2010. to fill openings in other operations K Teacher for the Pawnee Nation with those employees that were af- Sasha Big Hair has been selected Learning Center. Ms. Helvy began Freda Tippeconnie has been selected fected. for the position of Diabetes Admin- her new position on June 22, 2010. for the position of Education Divi- Management, along with the Board, istrative Assistant for the Division sion Director for the Division of Ed- of Health and Community Services. Kimberly Makaseah has been select- ucation. Mrs. Tippeconnie began her makes decisions in the best inter- Ms. Big Hair began her new position ed for the position of Infant thru Pre- new position on July 16, 2010. est of the Nation. By re-evaluating on June 17, 2010. K Lead Teacher for the Pawnee Na- expenses across the corporation, tion Learning Center. Ms. Makaseah Laurelei Thompson has been se- PTDC has reduced its overhead Misty Cartmell has been selected began her new position on June 22, lected for the position of Infant thru expenses by more than $31,000/ for the position of Infant thru Pre-K 2010. Pre-K Teacher for the Pawnee Na- month. Which, in turn increases Lead Teacher for the Pawnee Na- tion Learning Center. Ms. Thomp- profit sharing payments to the Na- tion Learning Center. Ms. Cartmell Tasha Meneely has been selected for son began her new position on July tion. This Fiscal responsibility has began her new position on July 10, the position of Finance Accounting 19, 2010. resulted in more than $3 million in 2010. Assistant for the Division of Financ- total payments to the Nation since es. Ms. Meneely began her new posi- Christena Waller has been selected 2005. Amanda Gilstrap has been selected tion on June 28, 2010. for the position of Housekeeper for for the position of Housekeeper for the Division of Tribal Operations. the Division of Tribal Operations. Herman Parton has been selected Mrs. Waller began her new position Ms. Gilstrap began her new position for the position of Gaming Licens- on June 22, 2010. Page 8 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES PAWNEE May 26, 2010 PBC Meeting: eryone in attendance paid their re- uling and track enrollment and NATION spects to the family. student information. Contract The minutes of the May 12, 2010 was approved. PROJECT PBC meeting were approved. June 23, 2010, PBC Meet- RECEIVES ing 5. The Pawnee Nation Learning All Council members and the Ex- Center requested to purchase cur- AWARD ecutive Director provided a report The minutes of the May 27, 2010 riculum for the Learning Center on their activities since the previ- PBC meeting and June 5, 2010 and provided a power point pre- Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. held ous meeting. Quarterly Meeting were approved. sentation. Funding is available its Annual Meeting and Luncheon through their grant. Purchase ap- June 10th, in conjunction with the There was no Old Business. All Council members and the Ex- proved. Statewide Preservation Conference ecutive Director provided a report at Café on the Square in Okmulgee. Under New Business: on their activities since the previ- 6. The Pawnee Nation Learn- The luncheon began with featured 1. Julia Langan, BIA Superinten- ous meeting. ing Center requested to purchase speaker Jay Hannah, Vice Presi- dent provided information and equipment and software that will dent of BancFirst. Mr. Hannah’s report on the BIA’s activities and Under Old Business: support the curriculum. Ap- presentation titled, The Road to projects. 1. Resolutions #10-15 and #10- proved. Preservation is Paved with Paper: 16 to appoint Supreme Court Community Grass Roots Planning 2. Resolution #10-21 for Enroll- Justices. Both Bob Buchanan 7. The Learning Center request- for Preservation Projects Large and ment– Applicants for Enrollment and Walter EchoHawk expressed ed contract approval for services Small discussed the need for plan- were approved. their desire to remain as Supreme from Warren Pratt, Jr. regarding ning and preparation before under- Court Justices. Both resolutions the Pawnee language being taught taking a preservation project. The 3. Resolution #10-22 for Enroll- for re-appointment were approved at the Learning Center. Approved. meeting then commenced with its ment– Request for Conditional for six year terms. annual preservation awards and Relinquishment– approved. 8. The Stillwater Library is going presentation of new board mem- 2. Renew Public Defender Con- to erect a statue in honor of Angie bers. 4. Resolution #10-23 for Enroll- tract. Danny Lyons had expressed Debos and due to her work with This year, the Pawnee Nation re- ment– Request for Conditional an interest in continuing as Public Indian tribes, requested the use of ceived one of the awards for its ef- Relinquishment– approved. Defender and his contract was ap- the tribal seal on the statue. Ap- forts to restore the Pawnee Indian proved for renewal. proved. Agency Boarding School Historic 5. Resolution #10-24 for Enroll- District. ment– Request for Conditional Under New Business: 9. Resolution #10-28 for an Oil Relinquishment– approved. 1. Resolution #10-27 was ap- and Gas Agreement – Approved. The members of the Board of Di- proved to submit a Domestic Vio- rectors were named for Preserva- 6. Resolution #10-25 for Enroll- lence Intervention Program grant. 10. Resolution #10-29 for an Oil tion Oklahoma. The are: Dr. Wil- ment– Request for Conditional and Gas Agreement – Tabled to liam S. Bryans, Stillwater; Alice Relinquishment– approved. 2. Approval of A & E Firm for allow a tribal member to make an Johnson, Oklahoma City; Barrett the 2009 ICDBG project. A com- inquiry into possible ownership. Williamson, Norman; and Pete 7. Resolution #10-26 for Enroll- mittee reviewed and scored the White, Oklahoma City, as mem- ment– Documenting deceased applicants and made a recom- 11. Resolution #10-30 for an Oil bers of the Board of Directors for members– approved. mendation, but the motion failed. and Gas Agreement – Approved. the coming year. Council opted to interview both Barrett Williamson’s architec- 8. Council had a discussion re- candidates at the next Council 12. Resolution #10-31 for an Oil tural firm in Norman, Oklahoma, garding land interest coming to meeting. and Gas Agreement – Approved. opened in 1998 and specialized in the tribe under the “Single Heir New Construction, Historic Re- Rule”. No action taken. 3. President Howell asked Council Executive Session: habilitation, Adaptive Reuse, and to consider paying off the USDA 1. Interview and Selection of Edu- Downtown Revitalization projects. June 5, 2010 Quarterly loan on the Day Property with cation Division Director. PBC Meeting some tax money that has been set In attendance from the Pawnee aside. Approved. After coming out of Executive Nation were President George E. The meeting was called to order; Session, and by secret ballot, Fre- Howell and Vice-President Charles however, due to a death in the 4. The Pawnee Nation College da Tippeconnie was selected for Lone Chief. tribe no business was conducted. requested to enter into a contract the Education and Training Divi- The family of the deceased had with Orbund for the provision of a sion Director. Muriel Robedeauz was the Project been invited to breakfast and ev- software that will enhance sched- Coordinator for this project. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 9 History of the Pawnee Armory and the Oklahoma Army National Guard By COL (Ret) David Brown, July 22, 2010 was changed to a gold Thunderbird on the plains is straight and direct. He is clared it to be one of the two finest Oklahoma, throughout its history has a square red background. According slow to criticize and hard to anger, but allied divisions that he had ever faced. had militia units composed of town to Native American folklore, the Thun- once he is convinced of the wrong of After the end of World War II and the citizens who were dedicated to the derbird was a gigantic creature, which something, brother, watch out.” return of the 45th Infantry Division, defense of their community, state, and emanated lightning from its piercing “These wounded men of Oklahoma the division was reorganized into an nation. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, eyes and created thunder by flapping have gotten madder about this war all Oklahoma division and Company most Oklahoma Army National Guard its wings. Soldiers assigned to the 45th than anybody I have seen this side of B, First Battalion, 179th Infantry Regi- units met in public buildings, rented Infantry Division became known as the ocean. They weren’t so mad before ment became the sole unit assigned to space for the storage of their equip- “Thunderbirds.” they got into action, but now to them, the Pawnee Armory. ment, and trained in the open fields Because of the large percentage of Na- the Germans across the hill are all ‘son- Company B went to the Korean War as outside of the community. tive Americans in the four states that sabitches.’ And these quiet men of the part of the 45th Division, when the divi- These National Guard units desperate- comprised the division, a significant 45th, the newest division over here, sion was ordered to Federal Active Duty ly needed buildings dedicated to meet portion of the division came from the have already fought so well that they on September 1, 1950. The “Thunder- their training and equipment storage Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Apache, have drawn the high praise of the com- birds” served in the Yonchon-Chowon needs. However, during the Great De- Sioux, Kiowa, Pawnee, Comanche, manding general of the corps of which area and in fierce battles against Chi- pression, it was financially impossible Osage, Creek, and Navajo tribes, to the division is a part.“ Ernie Pyle wrote nese and North Korean troops, made for local communities and the state to name a few of the over fifty Native about an Oklahoman infantryman who the battlegrounds known as Old Baldy, build armories. Then the Works Project American tribes represented in the had flesh wounds on his face and the Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, and Administration, or the WPA as it came 45th Infantry Division. back of his neck; Luke’s Castle famous. The majority of to be known, was established in 1935 The Army National Guard’s 45th In- “He had a patch on his upper lip which Oklahoma’s Guardsmen began return- by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to fantry Division assigned the following prevented him from moving it and ing to the United States in the spring create work for thousands of unem- units to the Pawnee Armory: made him talk in a grave, straight- of 1952, but the Division, manned by ployed men. The Pawnee Armory was • Regimental Headquarters, 179th faced manner that was comical. I’ve replacement personnel, remained in one of the many proposed armories Infantry Regiment never seen anybody so mad in my life. Korea until the end of the conflict in approved for construction by the WPA. • Company B, First Battalion, 179th He went from one doctor to another 1953. On October 24th, 1935, Mr. and Mrs. Infantry Regiment trying to get someone to sign his card In 1968, the 45th Infantry Division was John Rogers deeded the land, upon • Service Company, 179th Infantry returning hi to duty. The doctors ex- reorganized into what is known today which the Pawnee Armory stands, to Regiment plained patiently that if he returned as the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat the State of Oklahoma for the purpose • Headquarters Detachment, Third to the front that his wounds could be- Team which continues to wear the of construction a National Guard - ar Battalion, 120th Quartermaster come infected and he would be a bur- Thunderbird as its identifying shoulder mory. WPA armories were built to look Regiment den to his company instead of a help. patch. The 179th Infantry Regiment like military castle battlements by the • These were the units that were They tried to entice him by telling him went from being a regiment of three use of parapets, arched entryways, and called to Federal Active Duty on that there would be nurses back at the battalions to a single infantry battalion false towers at the corners. Inside each September 15, 1940, for one year hospital. But in his peaceful Oklaho- which retained the regiment’s lineage armory were a huge central drill hall, of active duty training. man drawl he retorted, ‘To hell with and honors. The last unit assigned to motor pool, supply rooms, weapon The war in Europe became a grow- the nurses, I want to go back to the the Pawnee Armory was Detachment range, and administrative offices. With ing menace to American interests and fighting!’” Two, Support Company, First Battalion over 22,000 square feet, the Pawnee diplomatic negotiations in the Pacific General Patton identified the 45th and 179th Infantry. Armory was completed and opened began to break down. As a result, the Division as one of the best, if not the The Pawnee Armory had supported for use in 1937. 45th Division’s one year training was best in the history of the United States the Oklahoma Army National Guard In the year 1937, it was a very differ- extended in the fall of 1941. After the Army. In August of 1944, they landed for over seventy years. Soldiers from ent world from what we know today. Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on on the beaches of Southern France Pawnee have deployed with the 45th The nation’s unemployment rate had December 7, 1941, and Germany’s and once again joined General Pat- Infantry Brigade in 2004 as part of dropped from 21% to 14%. The aver- declaration of war against the United ton as part of his third army in its race Task Force Phoenix in Afghanistan. In age annual wage was $1, 780. States on December 11, 1941, the 45th across Europe. Second Lieutenant Rob- September of 2005 the entire brigade Infantry Division went to war and did ert Barnhart joined Pawnee’s Compa- executed a rapid deployment to New In the United States Army, each soldier not come home again until December ny B 179th Infantry Regiment during Orleans following the devastation of assigned to an army division or brigade of 1945. During World War II, the sol- the last week of September 1944, as Hurricane Katrina to provide disaster wears a unique shoulder patch that diers from Pawnee, Oklahoma served platoon leader for the Third Platoon. relief to the citizens of Louisiana and identifies the division or brigade to in North Africa and then landed in Sic- The company was then in a rest area Mississippi. In October of 2007, major which the soldier is assigned. Since the ily as part of General Patton’s Seventh of preparing to return to the frontlines. components of the 45th Infantry Bri- creation of the 45th Infantry Division in Army. He wrote that Company B had initially gade, including soldiers from Pawnee, 1923, the shoulder patch of the 45th The famed war correspondent, Ernie been an all-Native American company mobilized, deployed to Iraq, and re- infantry Division was a yellow swastika from Pawnee, Oklahoma. turned a year later. Today, the Brigade worn on a square background of red. Pyle first met the 45th Infantry Division while in Sicily recovering from illness in The 45th Infantry Division crossed the is preparing for deployment next year The swastika was a Native American to Afghanistan. symbol of good luck that represented one of the division’s front line aid sta- Rhine River into Germany, breached the strong Native American heritage tion. On August 9th, 1943, he wrote; the heavily defended Siegfried Line, The heritage of the soldiers who walked of the 45th Infantry Division. Each “You don’t realize how different cer- captured Nuremburg, and liberated in this Armory is written in the history side of the swastika represented one tain parts of our country area are from the Dachau Concentration Camp, books of the United States, North Af- of the four states; Oklahoma, New others until you see their men set off freeing over 32,000 starving prison- rica, Europe, Korea, Southwest Asia, Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona whose in a frame, as it were, in some faraway ers. From Dachau, the 45th Infantry and the Middle East. It was highly ap- units comprised the 45th Infantry Divi- place like this. The men of Oklahoma Division crossed the Danube River and propriate that this armory, with its long sion. The patch was colored gold and are drawling and soft-spoken. They are captured Munich just before the end history and heritage for service to the red, which was a representation of the not smart-alecks, there was something of the war in Europe. Field Marshall community, be returned to the com- Spanish heritage of the four states. of the purity of the soil in them. Even Albert Kesselring, commander of Ger- munity, so that it may continue that When Hitler proclaimed the swastika their cussing is simpler and more pro- man Forces in Italy, called the 45th tradition and history of service. as the symbol of the Nazi Party in Ger- found than the territorial obscenities Infantry Division the “Falcon Division” many, the division’s shoulder patch of eastern city men. An Oklahoman of because of its shoulder patch and de- Page 10 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- 2ND QUARTER 2010 RESOLUTIONS Mose YellowHorse #10-15 and #10-16 – Resolu- against, 1 excused (John Only A tions to appoint Supreme Court Chief), 1 (President Howell) not Softball Tournament Justices – Were TABLED in voting. May 27, 2010. March, but were approved June 23, 2010. Resolution #10-15 re- #10-24 –A resolution for a Con- appointed Bob Buchanan to a ditional Relinquishment – ap- six year term as Supreme Court proved by a vote of 6 for, none Justice by a vote of six for, one against, 1 excused (John Only A excused at time of vote (Eliza- Chief), 1 (President Howell) not beth Blackowl) and one not vot- voting. May 27, 2010. ing (President Howell). Resolu- tion #10-16 re-appointed Walter #10-25 –A resolution for a Con- EchoHawk to a six year term as ditional Relinquishment – ap- Supreme Court Justice by a vote proved by a vote of 6 for, none of six for, one excused at time of against, 1 excused (John Only A vote (Elizabeth Blackowl) and Chief), 1 (President Howell) not one not voting (President How- voting. May 27, 2010. ell). #10-26 –A resolution for Enroll- #10-17 – Resolution to submit ment – Documenting Deceased Sam’s Bunch team members were: Sebrina Lee, Sandra Smith, Aman- an HIV/AIDS Capacity Building members – approved by a vote da Lee, Brian Tarpalechee, Sam Beaver, Bob Cusher, Leo Hicks Jr., grant – was approved by a vote of 6 for, 1 absent (John Only A Dawn Yahola, Mike Sands, Winey Beaver, Barbara Sands, Mel Ken- of 6 for, 1 excused (Charles Lone Chief), 1 not voting (President rick, Sheri Kenrick, Bobby Cusher, Johni Sue Belcher, and Aaron Day. Chief) and 1 not voting (Presi- Howell). May 27, 2010. The annual Mose YellowHorse Co- off the tournament. Full bracket dent Howell). April 14, 2010. #10-27 –A resolution to submit a Ed Softball Tournament, held in con- double elimination started Satur- #10-18 – Support letter for the grant for the Domestic Violence junction with Pawnee Nation Home- day morning at 8:00 a.m., continued American Indian Council – was Prevention Initiative – approved coming, was again a success despite through Sunday morning, and finally approved by a vote of 6 for, 1 ex- by a vote of 5 for, 1 against (Eliz- the cancellation two weeks prior and ended at 4:15 a.m.. cused (Charles Lone Chief) and abeth Blackowl), 1 absent (Mar- three rain delays. Jon James took 1 not voting (President Howell). shall Gover), 1 (President How- on the responsibility to host with The Championship game was be- April 14, 2010. ell) not voting. June 23, 2010. some assistance from the preceding tween the Drillers and Sam’s Bunch. host. Pawnee Prints was also able to The Drillers won the first game 16- #10-19 – Law and Order Code #10-28 –A resolution to approve come up with a great design, despite 6. This win necessitated the need for – TitleXII – Natural Resources an Oil and Gas Agreement – Ap- the short notice. There were nine a second game which was won by Protection Act – was approved proved by a vote of 4 for, 1 against very good teams participating. Two Sam’s Bunch 24-23 in the seventh by a vote of 7 for, and 1 not vot- (Jim Fields), 2 absent (Elizabeth games held on Friday night kicked inning. ing (President Howell). May 12, Blackowl and Marshall Gover), 2010. and 1 (President Howell) not vot- ing. June 23, 2010. #10-20 - A resolution to Approve an Annual Appropriation for the #10-29 – A resolution to approve Grant Writing Class at Pawnee Nation College was ap- an Oil and Gas Agreement – Ta- proved by a vote of 7 for, and 1 bled by a vote of 5 for, 0 against, Pawnee Nation College not voting (President Howell). 2 absent (Elizabeth Blackowl May 12, 2010. and Marshall Gover), and 1 By Ted Moore, Planning Director context of understanding larger is- (President Howell) not voting. sues dealing with sustainable com- #10-21 –A resolution for Enroll- June 23, 2010. For those that are interested, the munities, as well as economic and ment – Applicants for enrollment Pawnee Nation College will be pro- organizational development. This – approved by a vote of 7 for, none #10-30 – A resolution to ap- viding a Fund-raising and Grant against, 1 excused (John Only A prove an Oil and Gas Agree- course will be offered at the Albin Writing Course during fall semes- LeadingFox Hall in Computer Lab Chief), 1 (President Howell) not ment – Approved by a vote of 5 ter. This course will be offered voting. May 27, 2010. for, 0 against, 2 absent (Elizabeth Room 121. The textbook to be used Blackowl and Marshall Gover), from 5:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. every will be: Winning Grants Step by #10-22 –A resolution for a Con- and 1 (President Howell) not vot- Thursday, beginning August 12th. Step (The Jossey-Bass Nonprofit ditional Relinquishment – ap- ing. June 23, 2010. This course will provide students Guidebook Series), 3rd edition, by proved by a vote of 6 for, none with the tools needed to assist or- Mim Carlson. The instructor will be against, 1 excused (John Only A #10-31 – A resolution to ap- ganizations such as tribal govern- none other than myself. Chief), 1 (President Howell) not prove an Oil and Gas Agree- ments, tribal programs, schools, voting. May 27, 2010. ment – Approved by a vote of 5 non-profit agencies, and commu- Please contact me at my office: for, 0 against, 2 absent (Elizabeth nity service groups in order to suc- (918) 762-3621 or cell: (405) 714- #10-23 –A resolution for a Con- Blackowl and Marshall Gover), cessfully compete for grants funds. 0750, for any questions. If anyone ditional Relinquishment – ap- and 1 (President Howell) not vot- Students will learn basic grant writ- is interested, please enroll at the proved by a vote of 6 for, none ing. June 23, 2010. ing and fund-raising skills in the Pawnee Nation College. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 11 March Madness – March 8, 1941 By Tony Davis, Contributing Writer Players did not use their off, “guide” hand. They On March 8, 1941, the Pawnee simply shot the ball with Black Bear boys’ high school bas- one hand! ketball team captured the Oklaho- ma Class B State Championship by One detail from the season beating Friendship High School, that grandpa remembers 30-29. Headlines in local papers clearly was the interesting read “Five Happy Indians and a home court that Pawnee Redhead” lauding the teams ef- had. They played all home fort. I had the unique opportunity games on the school’s of sitting down and chatting with stage. School officials had the last surviving Pawnee from to rope off the orchestra pit that team. That player happens to so that players wouldn’t ac- be my grandfather, Harold Davis. cidently fall in! Of course, The interview started as such: the spectators had the best view of the game sitting in Me: Grandpa, what do you remem- the semi-circle stands. ber from that game? Grandpa had a lot of re- Grandpa: Nothing! That game spect for his coach, Claude was a long time ago. Neet. “He wouldn’t yell Uh oh, I thought. This isn’t go- at us,” grandpa said. “He ing to be a very interesting article would teach us.” One if my main lead can’t remember. strategy that Neet would But then I gained a little perspec- use that made an impres- of Friendship High School, which Mace, grabbed him and swung him tive. This game happened close to sion on my grandpa was was located in southwestern part of around like a rag doll. 70 years ago!!! It happened before that before every game, the coach would require his players to rest for Oklahoma. cell phones, video cameras and the In honor of the victory, the city of 30 minutes. This allowed for them internet (I checked! There is no On Saturday, March 8th, 1941, Pawnee purchased red jackets for to concentrate on the game. “To footage of this game on Youtube). Pawnee and Friendship met in all of the players. (My grandpa calm our nerves,” as grandpa put My grandpa was a 15 year old the Class B Championship Game. said that my dad wore my grandpa’s it. Neet coached football, basket- kid when he played in this game. Both teams had their fans pack the jacket until it was worn out!) They ball and baseball teams in Pawnee Since then, he served in World War gym and the crowd was really into presented the jackets to the team for many years. II, moved to Fort Washakie, Wyo- it. “It was exciting to play in front in front of the school in the same ming and started a family (he has 3 The road to the state championship of all those people,” grandpa re- auditorium in which they played. great-great grandkids!). Fortunate- began at the District Tournament. members. It was a close game and My grandpa recalls on their way ly, after a few minutes, his memory The Black Bears took out Ripley, the scoring went back and forth. off stage, Coach Neet proclaimed, started to come back. Cleveland and Oilton. Next up “We got the last shot and made “The band will play while we all it,” recalled grandpa. Who hit the pass out.” This was an obvious The game was totally different was the Nowata Regional Tourney game winning shot? It was grand- play on words because none of the back then. As my Upit explained, held in Pawnee in which the Bears pa’s older brother, Bobby. Uncle players fainted but simply “passed there was a reason why the final beat both Dewey and Collinsville Bob finished with 9 points and was out” of the auditorium. score, 30-29, was so low. After sending them to the state champi- named to the All-State team that each made basket was scored, the onship tourney held in Oklahoma season. Grandpa finished the game Players on that Championship team ref brought both teams back out to City. Only three games separated with a game high 13 points and include Horace Taylor, Harold Da- half-court and proceeded to have Pawnee and their first state basket- was also selected as an All-State vis, Bob Davis, Alvin Echo Hawk, another jump ball. Each team was ball title. First up was Savanna, in player. When the final buzzer went Tom Eaves, Don Peters, Doyle not guaranteed the basketball just which Pawnee won 32-26. They off, Pawnee had won and secured Blackhawk, Franklin “Punchy” because the other team scored but then beat Marlow 33-27, setting its first state title. In the excite- Little, Rex Privett, Stuart Sayre, had to work to get the ball back. up a Saturday night showdown ment after the game, the Pawnee Wesley Harshbarger and Arthur Another difference between bas- with Friendship and their 7-foot crowd rushed the floor. Grandpa Garlington. ketball back then and now was the center Schnorrburger. “I’d never remembers that the school’s usu- way in which they shot the ball. seen anyone that tall,” grandpa re- ally reserved English teacher, Mr. One handed shots were the norm. marked. He had also never heard Page 12 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Pawnee Nation Beautiful Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 13 Pawnee Nation Beautiful Page 14 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Health & Wellness HIV AND STI PREVENTION 101 Violence Against Women If you are currently sexually ac- dren), problems during pregnan- tive, plan to become active in the cy, heart disease, liver disease, Program News future, or have children/grand- and cancer. The goals of the Pawnee Nation who wish to help guide the contin- children; it is imperative that you Violence Against Women Program ued growth of our program. The have the basic facts about sexually Take Action! are to change the community cul- Advisory Committee will consist transmitted infections. According • Practice sexual abstinence-not to statistics, about half of all STD engaging in anal, oral, or vag- ture through education and preven- of people who have their finger on cases are in people 15-24 years of inal sexual intercourse is the tion of domestic/dating violence, the pulse of the community, with an age. More importantly, STIs can most reliable protection. sexual assault, stalking, as well as eye for solutions to end violence in be prevented. • Use condoms. Latex condoms to implement a coordinated system our homes, schools and neighbor- are effective against the sex- for victim response and healing. hoods. The program is especially What are STIs? ual transmission of HIV and Our victim response goals are pro- interested in having those who are STIs are sexually transmitted in- lower the risk of other STIs. fections that are passed through • Practice monogamy- this gressing through the newly formed survivors of domestic violence as anal, oral, or vaginal sexual in- means having a sexual rela- Coordinated Community Response members of the Advisory Commit- tercourse. They are also called tionship with only one partner, Team tee. STDs, sexually transmitted dis- who also only has a sexual re- eases. Examples of STIs are chla- lationship with you. Consisting of court officials, law Our first Advisory Committee Meet- mydia, gonorrhea, HPV (the virus • Never share needles for drugs, enforcement officers and victim ad- ing is scheduled for TUESDAY, that causes genital warts), herpes, steroids, vitamins, hormones, HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), insulin, tattoos, or body vocates, the Coordinated Commu- AUGUST 17TH, AT 1:30 PM, IN and syphilis. HIV can also be piercing(s). nity Response Team (CCR Team) THE OLD IHS BUILDING, 400 passed through sharing needles • Talk with your partner…com- comes together once a month to AGENCY ROAD. We are invit- for drugs, steroids, vitamins, hor- munication helps you & your identify how each agency, by work- ing members of Pawnee County mones, insulin, tattoos, and body partner stay safe. ing cooperatively, can combat do- communities to attend our initial piercing(s). • Stay in control--alcohol and mestic violence in Pawnee County. Advisory Committee Meeting. We other drugs can hinder your What to Know? ability to make good decisions The goal of the CCR Team is to cen- want to establish a core group of It is imperative to know that regarding your sexual health. tralize victim safety and offender those who are willing to offer their somebody could have a STI and accountability in domestic assault insight and ideas. You too can help not even realize it, because not Get Tested! related cases. The District Attor- end violence in homes, schools and everybody has signs/symptoms. • Consider getting tested for neys Council of Oklahoma supports neighborhoods and if you would Some STIs are curable, meaning HIV and other STIs if: Coordinated Community Response like to attend our first Advisory that the infections can be cured • You have had unprotected with antibiotics; curable infec- anal, oral, or vaginal sexual Teams, across the state, by provid- Committee Meeting, please contact tions include chlaymdia, gonor- intercourse without using a ing legal assistance as well as tech- the program advocate, Connie. rhea, and syphilis. Other STIs are condom or latex barrier. nical support and training. Mem- treatable, meaning that they can- • You have had sexual inter- bers of the Pawnee County CCR Office hours are Monday through not be cured and will always be course with someone you Team will attend their first training Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The in the body. Treatment will reduce know who has a STI. August 24-25, to learn how to most phone number is (918) 762-3873 the symptoms and lower the risk • You have shared needles. of serious health problems; treat- • You are experiencing any effectively form and achieve their Extension 2. able infections include herpes, signs/symptoms. goals of keeping victims safer and HIV, and HPV (genital warts). holding batterers accountable. If you are or have been a victim of If left untreated, STIs can cause Researched From: Center of Dis- domestic violence and need help, serious health conditions such as ease Control @ http://www.cdc. Creating our Advisory Commit- you can reach our program advo- infertility (inability to have chil- gov/std tee is our next task. We are seek- cate at any time by calling (918) ing members from the community 399-3310. COMING SOON!

TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES Classes are free – workbooks will be provided Classes start in August- weekly for 7 weeks Evenings at Pawnee Nation Health & Community Services Building

For more information call Christi or Debbie at Pawnee Nation REACH (762-3873 ext 5) Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 15 Health & Wellness

Substance Abuse Program Volleyball Clinic Homecoming Activities Location: On Thursday July 1, 2010 the Paw- prevention that promotes sobriety. tion Homecoming Powwow. The Pawnee Nation nee Nation Substance Abuse Pro- The event had upwards of thirty competition only had two entries Wellness Center gram hosted its annual prevention spectators on hand to cheer Bill but the singers did not disappoint day activities, which included a Bible and Michael “Dokes” Bible the 200+ spectators. First place Date: horseshoe tournament, parade float as they took home first place. The was awarded to team Moon Dogs Saturday, August 14th from and “Sober” 49 contest. The events pair beat out 7 other teams to win consisting of Jason Lightfoot, Ar- 9 a.m. -12 p.m. were kicked off with a one mile a trophy and $110 a piece in prize len Goodfox, Aaron Adson, Ryan walk that circled the gymnasium, money which included their entry Goodfox, and Jeffrey Lightfoot. Must Pre-Register fitness center, and the Roam Chief fee. Ronny James and Pete Moore Second place went to the team Bad by July 30th! building. At the end participants re- followed in second place and Ron- Company and they consisted of ceived a t-shirt and were given free ald James Sr. and Marty Driscoll Jeremy Whitebuffalo, Mark Quin- Please come out, water and fruit. Later that day the Jr. finished third, both teams win- tana, Dwayne Iron, Robert How- participate, and enjoy the Substance Abuse Program, Healthy ning $66 a piece and $44 a piece ell and Kyce Iron. Shannon Sletto clinic! Nations program and JIC/Pawnee respectively. and Ashlee Jacobson were chosen Pride Project also had a dunk tank as the chorus girls. The first place on hand to entice the youth to dunk The activities continued into Sat- team won $625 ($125 for each their favorite worker. Also, door urday and in the a.m. SAP entered teammate) and second place $500 prizes were handed out and almost the parade to promote sobriety by ($100 for each teammate). $75 was every participant did not leave that passing out goodies from coordina- awarded to each of the selected morning’s event empty handed. tor Barbara Attocknie’s truck. That chorus girls. night SAP along with the Healthy The following day the horseshoe Nations Program hosted the “So- All winners from each contest also tournament was held in front of the ber” 49 contest. Due to the rain won trophies and t-shirts. Spon- Fitness center with teams coming the contest had to be held indoors sors considered the event a success from as far away as Red Rock and which proceeded the Saturday night while participants look forward to Volleyball League Ralston to participate in the annual session of the annual Pawnee Na- next year’s festivities. Sign-Ups Sign-Up Locations: Swimming Safety for diabetics SAP Building, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Swimming is a great physical activ- ple with diabetes than less frequent, riod of time may bring on hy- ity for people with diabetes. but more intense, work outs. poglycemia or low blood sugar. Wellness Center, The tired feeling brought on by Swimming burns calories, can help SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS exercising can feel like hypo- Tuesdays and Thursdays from control weight, and improves car- glycemia, so it’s very important 8 – 10 p.m. diovascular fitness. This is very im- • Before getting in the water, dia- to monitor blood sugar at regu- portant because people with diabe- betics should tell the lifeguard that they have diabetes. lar intervals. For more information please tes have higher risks than those with call (918) 762-2153 heart disease. • Bring along glucose pills, • Wear a diabetes ID bracelet snacks, or whatever a health Swimming strengthens all the major while in the water. care provider may recommend Sign-Ups Start muscles in the body, which is valu- • Make sure to wear shower san- for when blood sugar drops. Now! able in controlling diabetes. When dals or other footwear around Keep a glucose meter and the exercising, muscle cells more effi- the pool and in the locker room. glucose pills or snacks poolside Deadline for League ciently absorb blood sugar, which in in a small plastic bag. turn lowers blood sugar levels. This reduces the chances of Sign-Ups is the Same Day bruising, cutting one’s feet, or • If you wear an insulin pump, as the Clinic! The glucose control benefits from of picking up athlete’s foot. Dia- consult your health care provid- exercise can last for hours - or some- betics should examine their feet after leaving the pool for cuts, er before beginning a swimming Volleyball League Begins times days - but they are not perma- program. nent. This is why getting exercise bruises or abrasions. After the Clinic Day! regularly is more important for peo- • Swimming for an extended pe- Page 16 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010-

Congratulations, goes out Happy Birthday to Kahheetah Barnoskie 23, who graduated from Kan- Isabelle sas University, with a BGS in Liberal Arts and Science,on ts Isabelle will turn 2 years old on August 6, 2010. May 16 ,2010. Her Parents are Angela & Randy Bar- She is named after her great- noskie of Trinidad, Califor- h great-grandmother, Isabelle nia, and the Granddaugh- ter of the late Virgil & Lolita Bayhylle, who was the wife of (Caesar) Cook, and the Baptist Bayhylle, interpreter late, Julius Caesar. and chief that brought down the last of the Pawnee's from We are very proud of her Nebraska to the current accomplishments both in reservation in Oklahoma in college and sports, with the Kansas University Row- lig 1876. ing team for the past four years. We love you very much,

h Mom, Dad, Sissy, & Boo!! Much love Kahheetah, Way to Go!

for tomorrow, embrace today, and understand yesterday,” says Dominic Corrigan Christian HorseChief Bramante,’ Head Coach is a recent graduate of Se- and President” (Native quoyah High School at American Times) Tahlequah. He was signed to run track for Southwestern Brayden was asked to re- Christian University in the Okla- turn for the second session homa City area. of the camp to be held July 20-24, where he will Corri is Pawnee and Chero- focus on playing in the all- star game. kee, the son of David and Lena HorseChief of Tahlequah, and Brayden Kent Bull, of Paw- Brayden will be attending the grandson of the late Sam- nee, recently attended Pawnee Middle School in uel HorseChief of Pawnee and the One Nation Empow- the fall, and he will be go- Mary Adair of Sallisaw. erment Football Camp in ing into the sixth grade. Lawton, OK. The first session Brayden plays football was held July 8-10, 2010, at with the Pawnee Warriors, Fort Sill Indian School. Boys he also enjoys playing bas- Quannah Manny Morrison 6, in grades 5th-6th partici- ketball. He is a member of of Massachusetts participat- pated in various activities the Navajo Nation, and related to the sport, as well ed in the Boston Bruins 2010 also descends from the Cross-Ice Developmental as the encouragement of Pawnee and Iowa nations. Games. positive attitudes and spiri- He is the son of Pawnee tuality. tribal member Evelyn Bull, the grandson of Deloyce Quannah is pictured with Ty- “Campers are afforded ler Seguin of the Bruins; the the opportunity to spend Archie, and the great- grandson of Philip and 2nd overall pick in the 2010 time in a sweat lodge and NHL Draft. sleep in a teepee if they so Louise (Kent) Matthews. choose in an attempt to His family is very proud of feel closer to their heritage Quannah is the son of Ella him, and his mother would Blackowl and Jamie Mor- and culture. ‘We wanted like to thank David Powell rison of North Adams, MA to be able to give them a and Theumba Lieb for en- little bit of today, yester- couraging Brayden while and the grandson of Eliza- day, and tomorrow. Ob- playing for the Pawnee beth Blackowl.

Community Hig Community viously empowering them Warriors. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 17 Congratulations Jessica Marie Leading Fox Community Hig Pawnee Indian Veterans Princess 2010-2011 Crowned Friday, July 2, 2010 at the 64th two nephews and a niece; Jaden, Patrick Annual Pawnee Indian Veterans Powwow (3rd), & Bugsy Leading Fox. Jessica is 16 yrs old and a Junior at Paw- Jessica enjoys dancing, basketball, track, nee High School. She is the daughter of where she throws the shot, and being with Pat Leading Fox, Sr. and Vicky LeClair. Her her friends and family. She was on the PHS paternal grandparents are Chester Lead- Girls Basketball State Championship Team ing Fox, Sr. and Myrtle Jean Pratt, and her of 2009 for class 2A, and again this past maternal grandmother is Julia Bayhylle, all school year where they were 2nd runner are deceased. Jessica’s great-grandfa- up in the 2010 State Championship. Jes- thers are John Leading Fox (Leading Fox) sica currently works at Pawnee Bill Ranch and Edwin Bayhylle, Sr. Her Aunt Maude & Museum, where she gives tours in the Chisholm gave her the name of Chupitit mansion and assists in the gift shop. She is (Star) as her Indian name. also a member of the N.P.I.C. Club. She is also a devout Christian and a member Jessica has two sisters Sky Seeing Ruth of the Full Gospel Assembly in Fairfax, OK, Leading Fox, 8 years old, and Isabelle and the Indian Baptist Church in Pawnee, Bayhylle Leading Fox, 2 years old. She also OK. has a step sister, Skidi Star Leading Fox, a step brother, Pat Leading Fox, Jr., and

Welcome baby Jocelyn Darlene Crawford

Jocelyn was born on April 2, 2010 at 2:42 p.m.. She weighed 8 lbs. and 6 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long. She was born with a head full of dark hair, and a loving personality. She is the daughter of Amanda and John Crawford, and the little sister to Jacey and Lucas Crawford. She is the grand daughter of Patricia Hawkins, and Lorenzo Beard. She is the great grand daughter of Mabel Leadingfox Beard and Dar- lene Carson Hawkins.

We feel very blessed in having this new precious baby, and are enjoy- ing watching her grow! h

Welcome baby CONGRATULATIONS J.T. lig Steven William Hawkins J.T. Jestes was notified Steven and Casey Hawkins of East Liverpool, that he will be playing in Ohio would like to announce the birth of their the Oklahoma Football son, Steven William Hawkins, born June 6, 2010 Coaches Association All at 4:03 am. He weighed 9 pounds 9 ounces State Football Game. The

and is 22 inches long. He joins 3 sisters, Hanna, game was Friday, July 30, h Haleigh and Cheyenne. 2010 at Jenks Stadium on.

J. T. was named to the East

Grandmother is Marie ( Tda ) Mckinney of Ir- ts ving, TX and Great Grandmother is the late All State football team Darlene Joy Hawkins of Pawnee. He also joins with players representing many Aunts and Cousins in Pawnee and Still- all classifications. water. Page 18 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Pawnee Nation Summer Pahaku and Pawnee History Cherrie Clarke, caretaker of Pa- feels “like a lone ranger” as she’s Youth Work Program haku, the Pawnee’s most sacred been dedicated to caretaking Paw- on what careers ancestral site in Nebraska, has nee land and history for nearly 30 we may want to compiled news articles, pictures years without having any Pawnee pursue. Last year and materials that have been saved around. there were three at the site since 1914, the oldest in- youth employee’s formation and picture is of White Organizing materials of different that were offered Eagle and an interpreter, Tom Knife sizes and condition to create the permanent posi- Chief. This is not a published book, book was a feat. Cherrie asked tions after the pro- but rather a collection of copies of for assistance from Staples in Fre- gram ended. I my- historical information on Pahaku mont, Nebraska to help. The staff self have spent the and the Pawnee that have been was impressed with the project and last three summers preserved for many years. Cherrie wanted to do something to help en- working for the does not receive compensation for sure the Pawnee’s history would be program, last sum- book orders nor has she received preserved and known. Their corpo- mer at the day care pay for the nearly 30 years of care- rate headquarters in Texas took the and the summer taking of Pawnee land and history, project and donated $1,350 in labor before at Southern her reasons for spending months and copies to create the first book Oaks Care Center. on the book to sort through 1,500 and put it in digital format. The Both experiences pages of items were based on fear Pawnee Business Council sent a By Chloe Jake, Summer Communi- were valuable, and that the old news articles would thank you letter and Pawnee patch cations Intern I learned a lot about interacting with disintegrate and the history would to Staples which they framed and people of vast age differences, and I be lost. She also hoped that the displayed in a prominent place in During the summer, for four weeks the store. Pawnee Indian youth are provided even learned some valuable lessons Pawnee people would be interested the opportunity for employment. in patience. in learning about their Nebraska Cherrie said she felt honored when homeland roots and about the site Pawnee Nation Youth Services This work program is very valuable several copies were purchased last hosts the Youth Summer Work Pro- of Pahaku, where their ancestral fall for the Pawnee College library to us, the young people of the Paw- medicine men were trained. gram, which places young people in nee tribe. Of course it’s an opportu- as well as from various Pawnee in- various places of work, from the day nity to earn money to buy clothes, Along with historical items, will be dividuals. Museums, libraries and care to the office. It is intended to electronic devices and other such more recent information. In 1994 historians in Nebraska have also provide job skills, work experience, items, but we look on it too as valu- Cherrie and a committee of vol- ordered copies and feedback has as well as the confidence it requires able experience. We most impor- unteers from Nebraska took Bill been positive. when seeking employment. Most tantly look on it as an opportunity Eaves, Nora Pratt, Eddie Collins, importantly the program opens the If you are interested in purchasing to build ourselves, and as motiva- Mary Louise Bayhylee-Wabaun- the book of materials called “Pa- door for youth to step out into the tion to further our educations and to see, and Gloria and Theodore Mor- work force in the future. haku and Pawnee History”, call grow into responsible and healthy, gan on a tour of Pawnee sites in Staples in Fremont, NE at 402-727- This year there are happy adults. Kansas and Nebraska. The trip was 9556. Ask for Summer or Justin. young people work- called “The Return of the Pawnee”, ing for various of- there are news articles and pictures This is a large 900 page book, 3” fices at the tribe, tell the story. Mary Louise also thick and measures 8”x 11”. told the story of her grandmother such as in Finance, The information is stored on their Property, Communi- having to walk from Nebraska to Oklahoma when she was a child. computer and they make individual cations, others are at copies. the day care, or with In the book you’ll also find recent the Elder Program, or information on the conservation The price is $48, including post- at the Berry Building easement of farm land adjacent to age. assisting with another Pahaku bluff. Cherrie stated she youth program. We all have specific du- Paw n e e N ation College ties to perform, with the intention that we become successful at “Indigenizing Higher Education” what we do and may- be gain some insight Enroll Today at 918-762-3343 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 19 Title VI Senior Program News & Updates By Sidra Atsye, Title VI Director • When it’s hot or very humid, stay a cooler place and apply cool, wet please contact our office at (918) indoors in an air-conditioned area or clothes to the face and the body. 762-4042, Monday thru Friday 8:00 TIPS FOR ELDERS: have a fan nearby to stay cool. Have the person drink cool water a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (resources gathered Staying Cool During the • Go to a nearby location to get re- very slowly every 15 minutes. And from the Gatehouse News Service) Hot Weather lief from the heat such as a library, watch the person carefully for signs grocery store, gas station, or a com- of heat stroke. From the Program Director: When the temperature rises, elders munity area that is air-conditioned. • Heat Stroke -occurs when the I would like to take this opportunity are at high risk for heat related ill- body’s temperature reaches 104 to thank each and every elder who nesses. Below are some tips to stay In extreme heat and high humid- degrees Fahrenheit or above. This has participated in the Pawnee Na- cool during this hot weather season: ity, evaporation of perspiration is type of illness can be severe and life tion Title VI Senior Program. With- slowed and the body must works threatening. A heat stroke is typical- out our elders, this program would • Try to avoid strenuous activity extra hard to maintain a normal ly caused by exertion in hot weather not exist. Being able to provide or over exertion in the heat. Such temperature. A few heat related ill- and lack of hydration. Symptoms service through this program with household chores such as laundry, nesses include: of a heat stroke may include rapid nutrition, health education and as- vacuuming, gardening, mowing the heartbeat, red skin, the absence of sistance to our Native American lawn, and painting should be put off • Heat cramps -muscular pains and sweating, dizziness, headache, nau- elders, it’s an honor to do so. You until the weather cools. spasms in the abdominal or leg sea, irritability or confusion. Some can call me old fashioned or maybe • Try to avoid extended periods of muscles caused by loss of water due may also experience fainting. If any I grew up too traditional in our Na- sun exposure. With the powwow to heavy sweating. To treat common of these symptoms are experienced, tive American ways, but I know for season happening, its hard to avoid heat cramps, rest in a cool place and call 911 immediately, move the per- one thing I was always told while the sun but if you must be in the drink half a glass of cool water ev- son to a cool place, immerse them growing up to respect your elders sun-always wear a hat, sunscreen, ery 15 minutes. in a cool bath or wrap wet sheets no matter what tribe they are or sunglasses and bring an umbrella to • Heat exhaustion -when the body around them. Always watch for where they come from, be honored create shade. overheats in high temperatures and/ breathing problems. If they exhibit to do things for them, help them, al- • Always drink plenty of fluids, such or high humidity, causing a form of changes in their level of conscious- ways sit still when an elder is talk- as water and avoid drinking caffein- mild shock. A rapid pulse, intense ness, refuse water, or vomit, do not ing and listen to what they have to ated or alcoholic beverages. sweating, nausea, headache, dark give them anything to eat or drink. say because it could be something • Eat a well-balanced, light, healthy urine, pale and/or flushed skin and important. Over the years that I meal. Try to avoid high protein feeling faint are a few symptoms I would suggest checking with your have worked for this program it re- foods as they will increase meta- of heat exhaustion. If someone you health care provider or medical pro- verts me back to that inspirational bolic heat. know seems to be experiencing fessional first to obtain future refer- and motivational poem called “The • Wear light-weight, loose and light- these symptoms, call 911 and while ence regarding Heat exhaustion and Wooden Bowl”. If you haven’t read colored clothing. (OSU fans bring you are waiting for the emergency Heat stroke information. If you need it or heard of it, I suggest you read out your OSU gear!) services to arrive get the person to further assistance or information it. Thank you and God Bless!

ELDERS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TO Food distribution Program news & Updates BE SCHEDULED- TBA By Florissa Kanuho, Food Distri- ing are: 1# romaine lettuce, 2# the August shipment, and they are For the elders who are attending bution Supervisor honey dew melon, 2# cauliflow- cranberry apple and tomato juices. the 2010 National Indian Council er, 2# cherries, 2# seedless red on Aging Conference during Sep- The Food Distribution Program grapes, 1# radishes, and 1# nec- If you would like more informa- tember 25-28, 2010 at the Grand began offering new produce to tarines. Our produce is delivered tion on the program, please con- Travers Resort in Acme, Michi- program participants on June weekly on Mondays. tact Food Distribution at (918) gan, please come to the next Elders 28th. Only limited amounts were 762-2541. At this time, the pro- Advisory Board Meeting to be up- ordered, due to uncertainty as to The program has also started giv- gram is still temporarily located dated on the registration, lodging how the food would be delivered. ing out plastic bottled juices, the at the old warehouse. To enter, and transportation details for this On July 6th we began receiving juices available in the 64 oz. bot- you will need to come in through trip. Registration Deadline is July more of the new produce, in ad- tles are grape and orange. These the south door of the warehouse 31st, and hotel reservations need dition to the produce we already were not available until the inven- building. to be made by August 9th. Contact receive. tory of canned juices was depleted. Mollie Davidson, EAB President We have also ordered two other We hope to be in the newly reno- and/or Sandra Moore, EAB Vice- The new items we are now receiv- juices that will be coming in with vated facility by September. President. Page 20 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010-

Merton Russell Moore Frank Lawrence murie iii June 22, 1663 – June 28, 2010 March 2, 1928 – June 4, 2010 Frank Lawrence Murie III, 47, was born on Saturday, June 22, 1963 in Tulsa, Merton Russell Moore, long Oklahoma to Franklin Lawrence and Cheryl Anne Ferguson Murie. He passed time resident of Pawnee, from this life on Monday, June 28, 2010 in Tulsa following a brief illness. passed Friday morning, June 4, 2010 at the Fairfax Hospital. He grew up and attended schools in Muskogee, graduating from Muskogee He was 82. Merton was a full High School with the Class of 1981. At a young age he began competing in the blood Pawnee and member of fancy dance at pow wows across the state and soon became a champion in tiny the Pitahauret Band. tots and fancy dance divisions. In high school he was a member of the award winning track team in 4A division, taking high honors in pole vault. Frank at- Merton was born March 28, tended college at Oklahoma University and Oklahoma State University. 1928 in Pawnee, the son of Edgar Wichita Moore and On August 17, 1991, he married Lisa Anne Wright in Tulsa, and they had two Geneva (Horse Chief ) Sun sons. The marriage ended in divorce. He was a draftsman for companies in the Eagle. He graduated from the Tulsa area, and most recently was attending classes to train in the medical field. Haskell Indian Institute in He accepted Christ and was baptized into the Christian Church in Muskogee. Lawrence, Kansas where he Frank never knew a stranger or a color of skin and had few, if any, enemies. His excelled in football, track and list of longtime friends would be too lengthy to list. basketball. He was voted the Campus Brave while attending Frank is survived by two sons, Trevor Lawrence Murie, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Cam- Haskell. He honorably served eron Frank Murie, Gardner, Kansas; fiancée, Teresa Sykes, Tulsa, Oklahoma; his country in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, serving a tour of duty in mother and stepfather, Cheryl and Junior Bryant, Pawnee, Oklahoma; sister, Korea. He was married to Genevieve Cox on June 28, 1972 in Pawnee. Francie Roughface and her husband, Damon, Pawnee, Oklahoma; brother, Hawk Murie and his wife, Debbie, Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandmother, Helen Fer- Merton was employed throughout his years as a cement mason and guson, Pawnee, Oklahoma; two nieces, Clara and Chloe Roughface, Pawnee, in later years worked for the BIA Realty Office with Soil Conserva- Oklahoma; two nephews, Geoff Roughface, Norman, Oklahoma; Alex Rough- tion, retiring in 1990. He was a former Pawnee Tribal Business Coun- face, Pawnee, Oklahoma; faithful companion, Maggie; plus a number of aunts, cil member and former Nasharo Council Chief. He also had served uncles, cousins, and many friends. on the Pawnee Tribal Repatriation Committee. He was a member of the St. Johns Catholic Church of Pawnee, the Pawnee Indian Veterans Frank was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Lawrence Murie; maternal and American Legion Post 198. His enjoyments included following his grandfather, D. Jo Ferguson, and paternal grandparents, Frank Murie and Avis grandchildren’s sporting events, Pawnee sporting events as well as OU murie Leader. and OSU sporting events. He also enjoyed attending tribal events and the Indian dances where he had been a past participant. Viewing was held at Poteet Funeral Chapel until 10:30 a.m., Thursday July 1, 2010, and interment followed at 11:00 a.m., at the North Indian Cemetery, Paw- He is survived by his wife, Genevieve, of the home; one step-son, David nee, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Frank’s life was held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday Palmer of Fairfax; one brother, Lester Sun Eagle of Pawnee and one July 1, 2010 at the First Christian Church, Pawnee, Oklahoma, with Rev. Tom, sister, Jeanette Deroin of Yale, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Dustin Scott officiating, with a reception that followed in the Fellowship Hall. Services Palmer, Duane Palmer and Shelby Exum; seven great grandchildren, were under direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma. Sierra Palmer, Ashton Palmer, Thunder Palmer, Wazhozha Palmer, Terrien Exum, Kiana Vicenti and Brittany Vicenti. He is also survived Memorials may be made to St. Francis Hospice, 6600 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Oklahoma 74136. his parents; three brothers, James A. Sun Eagle, Marvin Sun Eagle and Alfred Horse Chief; two sisters, Verona Charles and Daphne Deroin.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2010 at the SHARON GAIL “Sherry” FREJO Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax with Father Matthew La August 3, 1956 - June 5, 2010 Chance of the St. Johns Catholic Church of Pawnee presiding. Burial Sharon Gail “Sherry” Frejo passed away on June 5, 2010 at Arrowhead Hospital was held in the Veteran’s section of the Highland Cemetery in Pawnee. in Glendale, AZ. She was born August 3, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK to the Arrangements were under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Fu- late Sam and Leota Frejo and was sister of the late Sam Frejo, Jr. neral Home in Fairfax. Sharon (Sherry) was our “little sweetheart” who touched all our hearts and will Casket bearers were: L. Russell Sun Eagle, Darren Sun Eagle, James be greatly missed. M. Sun Eagle, John L. Horse Chief, Dustin J. Palmer and Duane J. Palmer. Honorary casket bearers are Robert L. Chapman, Lloyd Chap- She is survived by: brothers, Alfred, Kendall, and James Frejo; sisters, Linda Frejo man, Francis Morris, L. Henry Sun Eagle and Nathaniel Horse Chief. and Barbara Traylor; plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A wake service was held Friday, June 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church, Pawnee. Oklahoma. Funeral services were at 11 :00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church, Pawnee, Oklahoma, with Rev. Warren Pratt, Jr., officiating. Interment was at the North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, OK. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 21

Ina Mae (McGuire) Roberts Edwin V. Bayhylle, Jr. June 9, 1922 - July 3, 2010 September 30, 1930 – July 7, 2010 Salina May (McGuire) Roberts died at the age of 88 on Saturday, July 3, Edwin V. Bayhylle, Jr. was born on September 30, 1930 to Edwin 2010 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma at a beauty shop getting her hair done for Vandervoorte Bayhylle, Sr. and Elsie Sam Bayhylle in Pawnee, OK. He was Sunday meetings. Ina was born to Lester Lane McGuire and Stella Moses preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters: Juanita Ruth Cuppawhe, Joyce being ½ degree of Pawnee tribe in Skidee, Pawnee, Oklahoma on Friday, Marlow Bayhylle, Julia Marie Bayhylle, and two brothers: Charles Donald June 9, 1922. She and her brother, Glen, were raised by their grandparents Bayhylle, and Byron Lewis Bayhylle. from the ages 2 & 4 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. She never liked her given birth name so she changed it on her own to Ina Mae. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Armstrong Bayhylle and their 3 children: Ina Mae attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas and enjoyed Batiste and Allen Bayhylle, Gwendolyn Bayhylle Menogue, and adopted secretarial skills and dabbling in art creations. During summer months children: Bertha Bayhylle and Matilda Bayhylle. He is also survived by she and other girls worked at resorts in Michigan. While at Haskell, she one brother, Myron Louis Bayhylle of Perkins, OK, and 25 grandchildren, met her future husband, Calvin “C.C.” Roberts. C.C. mailed her money 36 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews in New to travel from Kansas to Savannah, Georgia to get married. It took awhile Mexico and in Oklahoma. traveling by bus with other military personnel getting on and off the bus lines. They married on May 29, 1943 and last year celebrated their 66th He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947 during the Korean War when he was 17 wedding anniversary. yrs. old. He served his tours on the USS Corral Sea CVH 43 (Midway Class Carrier) and the USS ESSEX CVA 9 (Attack Aircraft Carrier). He didn’t Ina always had an eye for beautiful artwork and she was an accomplished talk much about what he did on the carriers but he was proud of the cobra oil painter, also working in ceramics. She loved being a homemaker. While tattoos on both his right and left arms which signified his 2 tours. After his living in Tulsa, she belonged to the Tulsa garden club and book club. Ina honorable discharge, he made his way to New Mexico for a surveying job, was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church of Jenks and while where he met his future wife and where they made their home. living in Sapulpa attended Methodist and Baptist churches. She loved to travel –Greece, London, Canada, Israel, Hawaii and the Edwin enjoyed working with children. He had been employed at the BIA United States. The family saw many of the U.S. State parks and memorials. Federal Schools of Kayenta Dormitory, Aztec Dormitory, and Huerfano Day School in New Mexico. He encouraged reading and math to the kids, She only had two jobs in early 60’s, working in the gift wrapping depart- coached basketball and emphasized the importance of team work, ethics, ment at Vanderver’s and foreign correspondent department at Oral Rob- and respect. erts original office on Boulder. Edwin was 79 years old when he lost his battle with cancer and was called Ina loved the fine arts and attended many Tulsa ballet/broadway shows home on July 7, 2010. Edwin was laid to rest on July 13, 2010 in Farmington, and big singer’s events that came to town. She had Phantom of the Opera NM. tickets well over a year in advance. Later in life, the Lawrence Welk show would be singing the oldie but goodie songs and you would find her up dancing or tapping along. She loved to dance. Carl Joe Bayhylle She is survived by her only child, Brenda Cummings of Jenks, Oklahoma; March 27, 1946 – June 27, 2010 her only brother, Glen McGuire of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as her beloved grandchildren, Carrie Eva Thompson and her husband Mike Thompson Carl Joe Bayhylle was born on March 27, 1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to of Dublin California; Jonathan Enoch Cummings and his wife Jenny Ann Batiste L. Bayhylle and Anita L. Norman Bayhylle. He passed from this life Cummings of Midland, Texas; three great grandchildren, Nicholas Robert on Sunday, June 27, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, having reached the age of Thompson of Dublin, California; Kirsten Rose and Colten Calvin (Little 64 years and 3 months. C.C.) Cummings of Midland, Texas; nephew, Bruce Roberts and wife Ju- lie Roberts of Annadale, Virginia; great nephew, Nicholas Roberts and He served in the United States Army from September 14, 1966 until great niece, Kathryn Roberts; adoptive son, John and wife Annie and their his Honorable Discharge on August 27, 1968. He worked with various son Jeremy Sur from Los Alamos, New Mexico. telecommunication companies around the country. She is preceded in death by her late husband Calvin Coolidge “C.C.” Rob- Carl Joe is survived by his brothers and sisters and their families: Neil and erts, her parents, Lester L. McGuire and Stella Moses; stepmother, Emma Judi Bayhylle, Sallisaw, Oklahoma; Brian and Stephanie and their children, Lone Chief. Her great great grandfather “Brave Chief ” who was Chief of Madison and Syndey Ellio Bayhylle; Waltina Mills and her daughter, Grove, the Pawnee Tribe. Oklahoma; Tonya Wichert and her two sons, Austin and Logan; Cheryl Bayhylle and her son Jordan, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Maurice and Gwen Graveside services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the High- Bayhylle and their daughters, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Amanda and Troy Coburn; land Cemetery Chapel in Durant, Oklahoma. Interment was at Highland Leah Bayhylle; plus a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Cemetery. Jonathan E. Cummings officiated the service. Carl Joe was preceded in death by his parents Batiste and Anita Bayhylle; Family and friends may send online condolences & view tributes at www. sisters, Beatrice Butler; Marvena Sexton; and two brothers, Burt Bayhylle and holmescoffeymurray.com Arnold Bayhylle. Services were under the direction of Holmes ~ Coffey ~ Murray Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday June 30, 2010 at the Pawnee Home in Durant, Oklahoma. Nation Multi-Purpose Complex, Pawnee, Oklahoma, with Rev. Warren Pratt, Jr., and Rev. Jordan Kanuho officiating. Interment was in the Veteran’s Section of Highland Cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma, under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma. Page 22 Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Who Was “Good Food In Kettle”? By Roger Echo-Hawk rie sat down with a staff member at Kitkehahki stories.” Choorix’s father, Big Sun, was the museum and recited stories he born about 1840. He had an older My grandfather’s mother died long had heard from other Pawnees. Who was “Good Food In Kettle”? sister named Stah-wee-la-coo (also before I was born. She died when Studying The Pawnee Mythology known as Ruth Wades), who was my grandfather was just a few days If most or all of the stories in The over the years, I have long pon- the mother of Robert Real Rider away from turning age three. In Pawnee Mythology represent re- dered her identity. (born about 1852), Lester Sun Ea- my younger days, inquiring about tellings by James R. Murie, rather gle (born about 1855), and Young Echo Hawk family history, when than exact transcriptions taken A clue finally emerged in 2003 Hawk (born about 1868, the father I asked our elders about her, very down by him from storytellers, this when Douglas Parks provided my of Susan Coons). In Some Things little could be told. A few random might help to explain the appar- oldest brother with translations of Are Not Forgotten (p. 199), Martha details emerged in time, provid- ent literary uniformity of the texts. a list of Echo Hawk family names. Blaine offers this likely reference ing sketchy outlines of her life. Parks noted that the narratives lack Studying a name given for my to Big Sun: “Old Man Sun Eagle’s But these were just a handful of most of the “characteristic features great-grandmother, “Stah-hah-lee- uncle... possessed the pipe bundle facts, devoid of the person they of Pawnee oral narrative style.” wah” or “Stah-kah-lee-wah” – a that could make a tornado avoid described. So it was with a sense Whatever the origins of these sto- name I found long ago in Pawnee the mudlodge and the people.” of great satisfaction that I recent- ries, their stylistic consistency may agency records – Parks rendered ly made an interesting discovery reflect Murie’s personal narrative this name as “Ctaahariwa or Good Choorix and her sister married about her. I don’t know for sure style, filtered by George Dorsey’s Dishes (of Food) Woman.” my great-grandfather Echo Hawk about this discovery... in the story invisible editorial hand. He also noted that the “food” por- during the 1880s. In our family below, maybe this is as close to the tion of this name referred to “boiled oral traditions, when US Indian truth as we will ever get. Murie must have been at work col- agency officials pressured Echo lecting South Band stories prior to food” or food cooked in a kettle. Hawk to abandon this plural mar- One of the great works of Paw- 1904. He mentions that Red Sun, a When I realized the similarity in riage, he told them Choorix was nee literature is The Pawnee My- Chaui storyteller, had died in 1903, names, with both referring to good his wife. But he maintained both thology by George Dorsey, an an- a year before Dorsey conceived and food cooked in a kettle, I wondered whether “Good Dishes of Food” marriages until Susan’s death in thropologist at the Field Museum launched the project. In the years 1895. Choorix lived only a few of Natural History, and James R. leading up to his association with was the storyteller, “Good Food In years longer than her sister, dying Murie, a Skidi Pawnee scholar. Dorsey, Murie must have heard Kettle”. Unfortunately, Murie did in December 1902. This was two During the first years of the twen- many stories during Pawnee sto- not provide her Pawnee name, just years before Dorsey formulated the tieth century, Murie and Dorsey rytelling sessions and ceremonies, an English translation. plan that led to publication of The heard, wrote down, edited, and and he knew many traditions that I thought about what I knew of Pawnee Mythology – it was also published this treasury of stories would have been generally known Choorix. more than a year after he launched told by thirty-one Pawnees of all among other Pawnees of his age his partnership with Murie. four bands. Published in 1906, and experience. My great-grandmother, Choorix this book preserves precious and Echo Hawk, was born about 1865 In 1902 perhaps two dozen Kit- now long-vanished perspectives on Aiming at a pan-cultural represen- in the Land of the Three Rivers. kahahki women were old enough Pawnee history and culture. But tation of Pawnee oral literature, Her family dwelt in the Kitkahah- to have earned reputations as re- the circumstances under which the Murie and Dorsey minimized the ki suburb of Wild Licorice Creek, spected storytellers. While several stories in this book originated are storytellers themselves, provid- the last Pawnee metropolis in an- might have held the same name at somewhat mysterious. ing nominal information on most cient Pawnee land. Choorix had an the same time, this seems unlikely. of them. We find the storytellers older sister named Stah-kah-roo- But it is true that women in other In an excellent introduction to the listed by their Pawnee names and kah-roo-koo (also known as Susan, Pawnee bands could have held the 1997 reprint, Douglas Parks noted band affiliations, with only a few born about 1860 – Douglas Parks same name or very similar names. that Dorsey began working with identified by their English names. renders her name as Ctaakaaruh- Lottie Fancy Eagle – a Pitahawi- Murie in the summer of 1901, and Looking back over a century later, karuuku or Prepares Many Meals rata woman born during the 1840s in 1904 the two began to collect the it has become very difficult to se- Woman). Not long before leaving – held one such name, rendered narratives that eventually appeared curely identify specific storytellers. for Oklahoma in the early 1870s, a by Gene Weltfish as “Tstaharitkari in The Pawnee Mythology. Point- One such storyteller was “Good- brother named Bromet Taylor was (Woman-kettles-of-food-many).” ing to the detail in the narratives, born to the family. Lottie told Weltfish that her name Parks speculated that Murie wrote Food-in-Kettle, a Kitkehahki wom- referred to a ceremony that had down the stories as they were dic- an[.]” Murie and Dorsey attribute Choorix’s mother, Cha-kah-us, was been carried out by her father. tated to him by each storyteller. three narratives to “Good Food In a daughter of a man named Louis Murie would have been familiar Kettle”, but they do not identify La Chapelle, who had French Ca- An additional clue is speculative with this technique from working her further. All three of her stories nadian, Pawnee, and possibly Ari- but consistent with identification of with Dorsey and other ethnogra- derive from her family oral tradi- kara ancestry. Cha-kah-us was a “Good Food In Kettle” as Choorix phers of the era. tions, and together these tales pro- young girl about eight years old Echo Hawk. Ordering the stories vide fascinating glimpses of Kit- when a Sioux military expedition in The Pawnee Mythology, Murie While it is indeed likely that Murie kahahki history up to the mid-19th attacked the Pawnees in 1843 and and Dorsey situated one of “Good followed this procedure, it is more century. “Good Food In Kettle” killed her father and massacred Food In Kettle’s” stories (“The clearly known that he dictated sto- was known among the Pawnees many Pawnees. By the end of the Woman Who Was Bewitched By a ries for this project. Various typed as a skilled storyteller. Murie re- century La Chapelle’s descendants Fox”) immediately before “Ghost- manuscripts kept in the files of ported that the tradition titled “The became known among the Pawnees Man Who Became a Whirlwind,” a the Field Museum bear this note: Lightning’s Medicine Ceremony” as the Taylor and Lincoln and Echo story told by a Kitkahahki identified “Murie-Pawnee (dictated).” In the was considered by the Pawnees to Hawk families. as Big Crow – the Pawnee name of course of his visits to Chicago Mu- represent “one of the best of the my great-grandfather Echo Hawk. Chaticks si Chaticks -August 2010- Page 23 Continued... Letter to Editor This ordering is probably coin- cidental, since the stories are not Oklahoma State Guidelines organized according to storyteller. A letter to the editor is meant to But perhaps Murie put these two University 2010 Fall express your opinion or point of view. tales together as an oblique refer- Contest Powwow ence to the relationship of these Length: Letters on issues of public two storytellers. Saturday, October 2, 2010 concern should be 300 words or less. Guest Opinions: Articles submitted We do not know the circumstances by readers as guest opinions will be under which Murie obtained and PAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS-STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA 3 miles East of Perkins Road on Highway 51 printed as such at the discretion of set down the three stories told by (East on 6th Street of Stillwater) the editor. “Good Food In Kettle.” But since the woman known as “Good Food Head Staff Thanks: Letters of thanks must be Head Man Dancer: Jim Roughface (Ponca/Chickasaw) generic and limited to events of In Kettle” came highly recom- Head Lady Dancer: Jessica Moore (Osage/Otoe/Pawnee) public interest. Lists of participants or mended as a Kitkahahki storytell- Head Singer: Arlen Goodfox (Pawnee/Otoe) Master of Ceremonies: Oliver LittleCook (Ponca/Otoe) sponsors will not be published. er, Murie would have felt strongly Host Gourd Society: Kiowa Tia-Piah Society motivated to seek her out and to Arena Director: Andrew Gray (Osage) Limits: We reserve the right to limit Asst. AD: Jon Sam (Navajo/Zuni) letter writers to one published letter subsequently include her stories in Color Guard: Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization the Dorsey project. Murie knew every other newsletter. the Echo Hawk family from his 2010 Miss American Indian OSU: Valerie Rudman (Ponca) Program Schedule **Please bring your own chairs** Send letters to communications@ work as a clerk at a local bank. He 12:00pm Gourd Dance Drugs, Alcohol, and Weapons pawneenation.org or PO Box 470, testified in a 1914 heirship hearing 4:30pm Supper Break are prohibited! Pawnee, OK 74058. They must be 5:30pm Gourd Dance NASA is not responsible for theft that he “kept accounts for Echo 6:30pm Grand Entry and/or accidents. signed and should include your Hawk[.]” It would have been easy All Contests Security will be onsite full address, e-mail address and a 11:00pm Closing phone number for verification of for him to arrange a visit to the Contests in All Categories! Golden Age (ages 60+)- Women Combined/ Men Combined- 1st -$300; 2nd-$200; 3rd-$100 authorship. Echo Hawk household in 1901 or Men’s (ages 18-59)- Grass/Traditional, Fancy, Straight- 1st-$300; 2nd-$200; 3rd-$100 1902. 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The uncertainties Robin Williams, NASA Advisor Inclusion Center for Academic Excellence, Oklahoma State University reflect the opinion of the author, surrounding authorship of the sto- 009 Classroom Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078-7053 Phone: 405-744-0401 Fax: 405-744-5212 not necessarily that of the Pawnee ries and Murie’s contributions are E-mail: [email protected] If you are in need of any disability related accommodations please contact us by Nation, Chaticks si Chaticks or its further complicated by the lack Monday, September 20th at 5:00 p.m. staff. of transparency regarding George Dorsey’s editorial role. The choice by Dorsey and Murie to reduce authorial presence, as Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma well as to organize the stories by Enrollment Department If you see an topic (rather than by storyteller), Change of Address Authorization over-conventionalized Pawnee error in one storytelling, emphasizing the sto- ries as aspects of a general cultural of our stories, tradition and minimizing them as Date: ______Date of Birth: ______please bring it to the idiosyncratic creative produc- our attention. tions of individual authors. This approach has some justification, Name: ______but the authors of the stories de- You may contact us by phone at serve to be rescued from anonym- Current Address: ity. 918-762-3621 X 25. ______Toward this end, I think it is pos- sible to identify the storyteller ______By e-mail at known as “Good Food In Kettle.” ______Communications@ Other information may one day come forward – a long-forgotten pawneenation.org document or some other more def- inite oral tradition kept by some or by mail at PO Box other Pawnee family. But for ______now, I believe that “Good-Food- Signature of enrolled member or guardian 470, Pawnee, OK 74058. in-Kettle” was most likely my great-grandmother, Choorix Echo Hawk. Mail to: P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058