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Morgan Taylor “This project is going to allow REPORTER us to create a historical record about the COVID-19 pandemic in the Muscogee (Creek) OKMULGEE, Oklahoma Nation,” Dellinger said. “Our – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation ancestors experienced, suffered, Historic and Cultural Preserva- and survived many adverse events tion Department was awarded during their lifetimes including grant funding of $100,000 from pandemics but this time through the Andrew W. Mellon Founda- this project we are going to be tion. able to add to our historical nar- The funds will be used rative and record what the Mus- towards a new oral history project cogee people of 2020 and 2021 titled “A Twenty-First-Century have experienced and suffered Pandemic in Indian Country: because of COVID-19.” The Resilience of the Muscogee This project will take course (Creek) Nation Against COVID- over the next two-years before 19.” being presented to the Andrew The MCN Historic and Cul- W. Mellon Foundation. tural Preservation Oral Histo- Dellinger adds, “We all know rian Midge Dellinger says the that Mvskoke oral traditions have grant will help with the purchase played a key role in our survival of oral history recording supplies since time immemorial. Given and fund other developments our current global situation with including the creation of a digital the COVID-19 pandemic, and archive and website which will be the uncertainty of life and eco- accessible to citizens once created. nomic stability, projects such Forty interviews will be col- as the COVID-19 project are lected and recorded over the critical to the very existence of course of this project from MCN Mvskoke Peoples.” citizens who will tell their stories Mvskoke Media plans to and how their lives were affected The Historic Council House has been a part of preserved culture for the Muscogee people located in Okmulgee, OK the report on upcoming events during the pandemic. capitol of the MCN. (Clinton Sinclair) regarding the oral history project. EFFORTS MADE IN SUPPORT RESERVE OFFICER OF MMIP PHILLIPS STEPS INTO INVOLVEMENT AND COOPERATION HELP BRING NEW LEADERSHIP EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO FALL VICTIM FOR DEPARTMENT TO BEING MISSING PERSONS RICHARD PHILLIPS SERVES AS ACTING CHIEF OF LIGHTHORSE DEPARTMENT or an Indian defendant and it was shifted to the United States. “That means for us at the U.S. Attorneys office where we are the chief federal law enforcement officials in our neck of the woods, we have seen a 300 percent increase in total cases per month,” Shores said. These numbers reflect total criminal cases. Shores adds, “We have had to pri- oritize by looking at major crimes, any crime involving an in-custody defendant, any violent crime, any crime involving a child victim making sure every victim experiences a mea- sure of justice.” Shores is a member of the Choctaw Tribe and Photo from MMIP Advocacy Day 2020 at the OK State Capitol. throughout his career has (MCN Communications) worked in Indian Country Newest Acting Chief of Lighthorse Richard Phillips receives pin for his as criminal prosecutor deal- new role. (Submission) Morgan Taylor the Missing and Murdered ing with domestic violence REPORTER Indigenous Women Initia- victims and child victims. Lani Hansen cer. After MCN National tive. According to Shores, the SENIOR REPORTER Council did not pass Daniel With the decision of change of the name from Wind III to serve as Chief OKMULGEE, Okla- the McGirt case back in MMIW to MMIP was due of Lighthorse, Phillips had homa – On Jan. 6, U.S. July, the Muscogee (Creek) to the high numbers of not OKMULGEE, Okla- then applied for the acting Attorney Trent Shores vis- Nation reservation was rec- just women but men that homa– On Dec. 28, 2020 Chief position. ited Mvskoke Radio to dis- ognized as never had been are also considered missing Richard Phillips was “I had found out that I cuss the impact of the disestablished and was now and murdered. In OK par- selected to be the acting got the position on Monday, McGirt Decision and the able to assert tribal jurisdic- ticularly, the cases in miss- Chief of the Muscogee December 28,” Phillips said. impact it has made on the tion over tribal members. ing persons for men are cur- (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Phillips career started at initiative to support the This is also meant that the rently higher than that of Police Department. Drumright Police Academy Missing and Murdered state of OK lost criminal women. Phillips has been with in 1999 under Lighthorse. Indigenous Persons Ini- jurisdiction over any case MCN Lighthorse for 21 tiative formerly known as involving an Indian victim MMIP- 2 years as a reserve police offi- OFFICER - 3

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Lani Hansen it was no surprise for Harjo. SENIOR REPORTER He had been in contact with the production since working on this show, so when OKMULGEE, Okla- they shot the pilot episode homa– FX has handed a he was excited when FX series order for the Native eventually wanted this to go American Comedy Reserva- into series. tion Dogs, after a successful “I had been waiting on pilot showing. that information for a while, According to Native because I’ve been work- American filmmaker and ing on that series for a long Muscogee (Creek) citizen time,” Harjo said. “It wasn’t Sterlin Harjo, Reservation a shock, because I knew I Dogs is about four kids who was going to find out soon if live in rural Oklahoma. It is it was going to go to series or based on his and his co-pro- not. I was obviously excited ducer Taika Waititi’s child- because it’s a cool story and hood. I wanted to tell it.” “It’s about these kids get- Harjo is planning to ting into trouble and get- begin filming the rest of ting out of trouble,” Harjo the show around March or added. “It’s really about the April, depending on the beauty of our world, the COVID situation. They humor, lost, home and other will be looking to cast extras things.” Producer and Muscogee Creek citizen Sterlin Harjo, on set of the newest FX series Reservation Dogs, checks a scene before again, when it gets closer The title “Reservation shooting. (Submission) Harjo said they will make Dogs” relates to reservoir an announcement. dogs. Harjo said it is more group “Reservation Dogs,” Jacobs, Paulina Alexis and Bone and others according Harjo added, “I’m of a joke, because the kids because of where they live Lane Factor star as the four to IndieWire. excited, working in Okmul- in the show do not live on according to Harjo. teens in the pilot show and “We haven’t shot the gee was amazing. People a reservoir since the court Just like the pilot epi- will play them in the regu- whole series yet, but we have were nice and everyone ruling of the McGirt case sode, the filming for the lar series. The pilot episode some exciting new young loved it there. Okmulgee is they are now living on a res- rest of the show will be featured some guest stars actors,” Harjo added. a beautiful town, it had so ervation. The four kids in shot in Okmulgee. D’Pha- like Zahn McClarnon, Kirk When “Reservation many cool locations and I’m the show name their small raoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Fox, Lil Mike and Funny Dogs” was picked up by FX excited to go back.”

MMIP of OK 10th nationally for ther efforts on the issue. “The last couple months still remains missing. Continued from Page 1 the number of cases regard- Previously, Golden had we have working on tweak- “When developing this ing MMIW without involv- worked on a similar legis- ing the language of legisla- alert system, we wanted to ing cases in men and boys. lation in 2020 called the tion. Now, legislation has make sure that law enforce- “As we began looking at “We experiences many “Red Alert” with the pur- been finalized to establish ment agencies and the media the issue and pulling num- challenges with num- pose of sending text mes- an alert system for local and would take our cases more bers from the state of OK bers and rankings,” Shores sage notifications when a state wide law enforcement seriously,” Golden said. about missing indigenous explains. “We have looked Native American woman agencies when someone goes “Many times they make people and missing native into to find a total of 67 was reported missing much missing,” Golden said. “It excuses for the person by Americans we found that open cases of missing Native like the Silver Alert for will be introduced on Jan 21 saying they are out partying there were a lot of native Americans that dates to the elders and the Amber Alert where it will receive a house or laying up with their boy- boys and men missing and first one back in 1976. Out from children. bill number.” friend and just blow them we wanted to make sure we of those we have found 29 Along with COVID, Though it is similar leg- off.” didn’t leave out any group of female and 38 male that are Golden said she experienced islation to the Red Alert, Golden explains that the people and victims in Indian currently open, we have to much resistance as legisla- the name has changed to need for this alert system Country,” Shores explains. recognize that this tran- tors had made comments help bring awareness and is dire in OK as there are “We have addressed that scends across Indian coun- that Native Americans were honor to Aubrey Dameron. many major interstates that here by hiring an MMIP try. When people go miss- requesting special treat- “After contacting the cross each other and vic- Coordinator, Patty Buell ing, doesn’t mean they are ment. “I tried explaining to family, we have decided to tims can be transported out who is a career law enforce- in the same place they went them that we are treated dif- call it the Aubrey Alert,” of state quickly. Oklahoma ment officer in Indian missing from.” ferently in these situations,” Golden said. remains a high trade route Country and a member of Shores says making sure Golden said. Dameron, member of for traffickers. the Cherokee Nation.” that communication stays After testifying on three the Cherokee Nation, went The Aubrey Alert will As the MMIP Coordina- open between agencies is different occasions on Oper- missing in March 9, 2019 cover all adults that go miss- tor, Buell will hold account- one way to help locate vic- ation Lady Justice and tell- from her family home in ing ages 18-59 and not just able those who are supposed tims. ing her own personal experi- Grove, OK. At the time she towards victims of MMIP. to be investigating cases of On Nov. 23, with efforts ence regarding her daughter was 25. She was reported “My hope is that this MMIP victims and work from the Department of and saving her just before missing two days after her alert system will bridge the with community groups by Justice MMIP Initiative, being a potential victim of disappearance with little gap between law enforce- improving communications the MCN, the Cherokee human trafficking in Ama- to no regard from local law ment agencies, the media between investigators and Nation, and the U.S. Attor- rillo, TX; the director of enforcement. and community members victims’ families and friends. ney’s office the Tribal Com- the taskforce reached out to Golden says they have to look for not just victims “As we dig into this, munity Response Pilot Pro- Golden informing her of the chosen to honor her for of MMIP but all victims,” these are things we find grams was established to Ashanti Alert. This federal many reasons and one being Golden said. that these are small common implement culturally appro- policy provides education that her case was like that of Mvskoke Media will con- sense decisions that can be priate guidelines when and helps agencies set up many native women that go tinue to follow and report made to improve the deliv- investigating cases. local alert systems for adults missing. Though Dameron on efforts made regarding ery of public services, law OK was the first state in who go missing under ques- was transgender, her dis- M MIP. enforcement, and helping the country to launch the tionable or suspicious cir- appearance was taken very Save the date as MMIP to find the missing persons program. cumstances. lightly and not treated with Advocacy Day at the OK before they fall into that cat- Concerned MCN citizen Upon learning of this urgency. State Capitol approaches on egory of murdered persons,” and lawyer Brenda Golden policy, Golden reached out Family and friends took Feb. 17. Shores said. has partnered with OK State to the director of the Ashanti it upon themselves to search Last year, the MCN took A study published by Representative Daniel Pae Alert program along with for her for many months a charter bus of support- the Seattle Indian Health on legislation what will be Rep. Pae after his reelec- before law enforcement took ers to the event, but due to Board’s Urban Health Insti- known as the Aubrey Alert tion in Nov. for help and he action. No sign of Dameron COVID-19 will not this tute in 2018 ranked the state Initiative are making fur- gladly accepted. was ever detected and she year.

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OFFICER and a half,” Phillips said. serve as a bailiff/police offi- opportunity for the acting to follow suit. Continued from Page 1 “I have been with Light- cer for the courts. Chief of Lighthorse. “I want us to be that top- horse off and on with differ- “I worked alongside “Thank the good Lord shelf agency, where agents ent administrations for my Judge Bigler protecting they put me as acting right will come along behind us According to Phillips, tribal entire career. Some admin- our court system as well as now,” Phillips said. and see what we are doing agencies were not recog- istrations didn’t use reserves our court clerks,” Phillips One of his main goals as so they can call us for ques- nized by the State of Okla- and some did.” added. “With the McGirt acting Chief for the depart- tions,” Phillips said. homa. He was then com- He was with Morris case passing there was an ment is to make it a top- Phillips wants to be a missioned to the Glenpool Police Department begin- opportunity to apply for one shelf department. With good leader for the depart- Police Department under ning in 2005, working his of the captain positions for the McGirt ruling, MCN ment. He believes he can do former Chief of Police Larry way up becoming Chief of Lighthorse.” Lighthorse is under a micro- some good things for them. Bible. Police at Morris towards With his Chief of Police scope for the State of Okla- “We have an outstand- “I was with Light- the end of 2014 and resign- experience and being with homa and the Nation. He ing group of officers and I’m horse and Glenpool Police ing in 2016. In 2016 he left Lighthorse for so many wants to set a precedent for blessed to work alongside of Department for about a year for MCN District Court to years, Phillips sought an other tribes who may want them,” Phillips said. NATIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVE VACCINATIONS AS A PART OF THE COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAN, MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL DO THEIR PART BY TAKING THE VACCINE

Morgan Taylor about the vaccine and I would REPORTER advise citizens to ask them and explain their concerns.” The Representative claims, OKMULGEE, Okla- “it’s just like getting a flu vac- homa – Various members of cine or any other vaccine.” the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Representative Charles National Council get their McHenry received his first first round of the Coronavi- vaccination at the Koweta rus vaccine including Musk- Indian Health Center on Jan. ogee District Representa- 7. tive Joyce Deere, Okmulgee Though Representative District Representative Wil- McHenry has not had the liam Lowe, and Wagoner Dis- flu vaccine before, he had no trict Representative Charles prior reservations or nervous- McHenry. ness going in to get his Covid- Representative Joyce Deere 19 shot. received her first round of the “I didn’t even realize they vaccine on Dec. 23, at the had given me the vaccine,” Koweta Indian Health Center Representative McHenry said. in Coweta, OK. “There was no poke, no prick, It was in early Dec., when no nothing! Next thing I knew Deere learned she would have they were done. They rubbed an opportunity to get the vac- this thing on my arm then it cination and just a week or two was over.” later received an email asking Seated L-R: James Jennings, Robert Hufft, Mary Crawford, Joyce Deere, Thomasene Yahola Osborn, Anna Mar- Representative McHenry for her participation. shall, Mark Randolph, Joseph Hicks. Standing L-R: Adam Jones III, Darrell Proctor, Charles McHenry, Randall wants the citizens to know “We were sent an email Hicks, Travis Scott, Lucian Tiger III, William Lowe and Patrick Freeman Jr. (Submission) that it’s okay. before asking if we wanted to “We just want to be the take the shot,” Deere said. “I would recommend taking the When vaccinations became can resume to in-person meet- ones to take the first steps and requested at that time to do it, vaccine myself.” available Representative Lowe ings at some point after vacci- say ‘Hey, were doing it,” Rep- that I would participate.” Mid-pandemic, Deere was was concerned for those at-risk nations are distributed. resentative McHenry said. “I After her reply to the email, exposed at one time and was and elderly citizens. “Of course, we go by the didn’t have any nervousness or she received a call on Dec. 22 tested with negative results. “I wanted to make sure guidance of our health depart- any apprehensions about it but asking her to be at the Koweta “I would not have believed they were a priority,” Repre- ment, I would like to see us go I feel like as we move forward Clinic the next morning. that this has gone on as long as sentative Lowe said. back,” Representative Lowe it’s probably the best thing for “For me it was like taking a it has,” Deere said. “For a full “When we were in our said. “I think our last in-person us.” flu vaccine,” Deere explains. “I year we have had to change the National Council meeting and meeting was in March so we It was just a week before know there is always a chance way we’ve done business and the Secretary of Health men- have had about nine months that Representative McHenry for some type of reaction. We it’s made it hard on the major- tioned National Council as a of video meetings which gets found his opportunity to get don’t really know if it’s going ity of the country, not just Tier 1, that’s when I knew I the job done and you still have vaccinated, “I knew that the to be us or anybody. Of course, Creek Nation. I hope we can was going to get it,” Represen- the opportunity to voice your opportunity was coming up we hope that no one has a bad get back to what was normal tative Lowe said. “Regardless opinion but to me it’s that and that’s when I knew I was reaction to it but there’s always to us before, sooner than later.” of what the media says, I think being in-person and getting to going take it.” a chance though I didn’t have On Monday Dec. 28, the vaccination is a good pre- know more about the people Once vaccines are dis- any reservations about it.” MCN National Council Rep- ventive for this.” and tribal citizens.” tributed, Representative Deere claims she was not resentative William Lowe Since the start of the pan- Representative Lowe has McHenry hopes to return to nervous to get the shot and received his Covid-19 vaccina- demic, Representative Lowe used his own social medias as an in-person setting. had no side effects, “I had no tion at the Okmulgee Hospital has avoided the virus and outlets to reach out to citizens “I am totally looking for- reaction except a little soreness parking lot drive through vac- hasn’t experienced symptoms about vaccinations as well as ward to it and I think the vast just like any other shot,” Deere cination service. of any sort. letting the people know he is majority of people are look- said. As a Marine Represen- Representative Lowe says it vaccinated himself. ing for ward to it,” Represen- As of right now, the vac- tative Lowe had been given is priority in his role of leader- Sharing his experience is tative McHenry said. “As long cination is not a mandate but many vaccinations throughout ship to get vaccinated. one way the Representative as it’s safe, as long as it healthy, Deere claims it is a part of her his military career and claims “I think for myself as can encourage citizens to get I am totally for it. I think with responsibility. he had no side effects to the a tribal legislator it is very vaccinated even for those who time, once we see the success “I think it’s each persons Covid-19 vaccine. important not only to show have reservations about vacci- of the vaccine it will start to choice and I’m glad they have “I’ve become somewhat of that it’s okay and set the stan- nations. open up a lot of things for us.” the choice, but I feel like its professional vaccine taker,” dard for my district, but I’m “Getting over that fear Citizens and patients can important, it’s a recommen- Representative Lowe said jok- living proof that a vaccination and getting the vaccina- call the automated line for dation from the medical field ingly. “My wife got vaccinated doesn’t harm you.” tion is vital,” Representative 24-hour information on dis- and this is what we have been at the same time I did and she As Representative Lowe Lowe exclaims. “When you tribution or to sign up for the waiting for,” Deere said. “We experienced some redness and just approached his one-year get there, nurses and staff are vaccine with the Covid-19 all hope this vaccine will help soreness on her arm where she anniversary on the National available and ready to answer Vaccination Hotline at 918- the virus numbers go down. 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Lani Hansen dinator position was placed, ing to Mason the pageant is SENIOR REPORTER the pageant committee was more than a one-person job. no longer needed. Mason said “A couple of years ago those who volunteered for the there were three people in OKMULGEE, Okla- committee were doing some my office, who all were on homa– It has been a couple tasks the coordinator does, the pageant committee and of years but the Muscogee plus doing their own job. we dedicated a portion of our (Creek) Nation Pageant With the pageant commit- time to helping with various Committee is back again for tee and royalty coordinator, activities for the pageant,” the upcoming 2021 year. Mason hopes it will make the Mason said. “In November there was pageant a success. It is important to have a legislation to put the royalty Mason laughed and said collaboration to make the program under Youth Ser- “We were laughing and pageant successful, according vices,” Director of Mvskoke saying we’re getting the band to Mason. Nation Youth Services Nancy back together.” In a recruitment meet- Mason said. “We were on the Having the pageant coming held in December, some committee, but it was all vol- mittee back together, will of the topics discussed were unteer work.” Mvskoke Nation Youth Services takes over royalty program and brings help with all of the tasks that When the royalty coor- back the pageant committee. Submission) must be completed. Accord- PAGEANT - 4

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PAGEANT MCN to help her engage in her reign.” The pageant committee is Some of the criteria to vol- Continued from Page 3 the community virtually, and Some of the other things made up of MCN employ- unteer for the pageant com- talk about her platform which that were brought up in the ees and others who are inter- mittee are confidentiality, lia- is Literacy. meeting was publicity for the ested in volunteering. Some bility waiver and some other about moving forward and “We talked about what we current Jr. Miss and a time- volunteers from the previ- expectations. planning for the next pag- would like to see her do as far frame for when to begin ous committee are willing To volunteer for the pageant. Not knowing when the as using that platform,” Mason ordering things for the pag- to help again, former royalty eant committee register at pandemic will end, Mason said. “Promoting the program eant. have joined and about twelve www.mvskokeyouth.com/ said they talked about hosting as we begin to recruit girls for “We usually start planning people signed up as of Dec. event-registration. the pageant virtually with the the competition this year. But 10 months before the pag- 11. For more information con- date set for June 5, 2021. we are giving her an opportu- eant, but now we are working “I feel like we are going to tact Nancy Mason at 918- They also discussed uti- nity to tell us what she would with five months so there is a have a good size committee,” 549-2557 or email at mcnpag- lizing the current Jr. Miss like to see in the last half of lot to be done,” Mason said. Mason said. [email protected]. MCN AG YOUTH CITIZEN APPOINTED TO A NEW COMMISSION WITH WORLD LACROSSE TAKES CAUTION JUSTIN GILES APPOINTED TO THE DIVERSITY DUE TO VIRUS AND OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DECISIONS WERE MADE TO Morgan Taylor CANCEL EVENTS FOR THE REPORTER

MCN AG YOUTH PROGRAM COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – In Oct. Muscogee (Creek) citizen Justin Giles was nominated as an appointee on one of the new developing com- missions for the World Lacrosse Organization. Giles joins four other appoin- tees on the Diversity and Oppor- tunity Commission. Giles is the only Native American on his commission while the other members come from all over the world. Giles currently works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Department of the Interior as a Curator for the Museum Man- Belt buckle from last years All-Indian Livestock Show. (Submission) agement Program while coaching with the Cavalier Lacrosse Pro- Morgan Taylor attending. gram in Northern Virginia. He REPORTER “We have already ordered serves on the US Lacrosse Native 37 belt buckles and banners American Advisory Council and and we will come up with a 4 the Future Foundation Advi- OKMULGEE, Okla- creative way to get those to sory Board. homa – The Muscogee the participants.” Giles involvement with game (Creek) Nation Ag Youth There are no plans to started at an early age. It was his Program has decided to make the show virtual but fourth-grade year where he signed cancel the MCN All-Indian Haltom says there are virtual up to play lacrosse for the first Livestock Show that was livestock shows out there for time. He claims the interest of previously scheduled for the students who are interested. lacrosse comes from his heritage. last weekend of January. The cancellation of the “Growing up with my This cancellation is a show will not have an effect older and younger brother, we result of the COVID-19 a student’s standings in live- were raised to play the Mus- Justin Giles ties his love for lacrosse with his Muscogee roots. pandemic according to MCN stock events. cogee stick ball game,” Giles (Submission) Ag Youth Program Director The MCN Ag Youth Pro- said. “Being raised in DC there Billy Haltom. gram has had to cancel and weren’t any other Muscogee kids “It was through these connec- the world to know and experi- “We hold our show in postpone most all the pro- around.”After playing lacrosse tions how I got where I am today,” ence this game and also know Okfuskee County, and grams for the year, including in high school, while playing at Giles explains. “I was nominated the roots and the history of the they have a high number of the new shooting sports pro- the University of Virginia, Giles by all these different individuals game,” Giles said. COVID outbreaks,” Haltom grams, the speech contest, went on to play internationally for involved in the lacrosse commu- The World Lacrosse Board explains. “With our num- and the poultry show. the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse nity to be on this board.” of Directors interviewed Giles on bers like they are we thought “I think us not having the Team. Giles says his place on the Dec. 8 2020 and he is expected to it would better to be on the livestock show is a big step “My brother and I were the board gives Native Americans a begin his work for the commis- side of caution and safety in the direction of trying to first non-Iroquoian, Muscogee voice on worldly level in the game sion in January 2021. and to cancel for one year get things under control,” (Creek) to ever make the team,” of lacrosse. “This game is a gift to be until we get on top of this Haltom adds. Giles said. “This is a new development to shared from the creator and my virus.” For questions and con- Through Giles experience on World Lacrosse and what their role is to make sure that gift is Typically, winners of the cerns citizens can contact the lacrosse team, he met many trying to do is further develop shared and that everyone’s voice is show receive prizes from Haltom at 918-732-7628. coaches, players, and mentors. ways to get all the voices around heard,” Giles said. BEATING THE ODDS, CITIZEN RELEASES HIS FIRST BOOK MCN CITIZEN WRITES AUTOBIOGRAPHY TO BRING HOPE TO OTHERS LIKE HIM

Morgan Taylor a quick phone call, turned [Muscogee] Creek heritage,” REPORTER into a long conversation Irvin said. “I have a lot of between Irvin and the attor- memories of spending sum- ney. mers in Beggs, Oklahoma.” CAPE CORAL, Florida “I told her the full story After graduating high – Muscogee (Creek) citizen about my upbringing and school, Irvin joined the Bobbie Irvin Jr. is an author how my cousin was involved Marine Corps. releasing his first publi- and at the end of the dis- cation, an autobiography cussion she says, you really “That was one of the best called Failure to Comply. should write a book,” Irvin things I’ve ever done,” Irvin Failure to Comply is the said. said. “I got out in four years story of Irvin’s life and how After hearing those and was looking for a job. he beat the odds as a young words, Irvin was inspired to My mom told me about the adult with a tumultuous start his writing. officer job open. I consid- childhood. “The book starts out ered it though I had never Irvin is a retired police in my teen years and talks thought about law enforce- officer from Kansas City, about some of the things ment because I had spent MO where he grew up. I witnessed growing up,” most of my childhood avoid- “I started writing back Irvin said. “I was doing ing the police.” in 2008,” Irvin said. “I took drugs, stealing cars, and just about three years off and hanging out with the wrong During his service as a during that time I was con- people,” Irvin said. “I told police officer in his home- tacted by a social worker myself if I stayed around town, Irvin would see many that was responsible for here I would either end up peers and family mem- locating family members for dead or in prison.” bers come through the jus- my cousin who was facing The book also mentions tice system leaving him to capital murder charges. Her the relationship between deal with emotional trauma job as a defense attorney was Irvin and his alcoholic, abu- through the years. to collect information about sive father. “Sometimes it would be his life and childhood and “We spent a lot of time people I grew up with or what kind of environment going back and forth to family members that I would he grew up in.” Failure to Comply by Bobbie Irvin Jr. can be purchased on Amazon. Oklahoma to visit my father What was supposed to be (Submission) which is where I get my CITIZEN- 5

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CITIZEN 26 years as a Kansas City themselves. that’s the lifestyle you’re Irvin claims upcom- Continued from Page 4 Police Officer. “Don’t get this idea that going to live,” Irvin said. ing ventures on turning his The message Irvin hopes just because you come from The book is published by story into a film. to convey is that no matter a poor family or come form Dorrance Publishing Co. More information can be taking to jail,” Irvin said. the obstacles one faces, they the inner-city that’s where and can be found on www. be found at www.Failureto- Irvin ended up serving still can make something of you’re going to stay and amazon.com comply.us THE MCN YOUTH SERVICES PROMOTES WELLNESS MVSKOKE YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAM USES GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL WELLNESS PROMOTIONS TO YOUTH AND CITIZENS

Morgan Taylor receive the grant and our second of the Nike N7 tennis shoes,” REPORTER year to hold the Wellness Pro- Powell said. gram,” Powell explains. “This The Wellness Webinars will time around we have about cover areas over emotional, phys- OKMULGEE, Okla- 45 registered participants and ical, spiritual, cultural, social, homa – The Muscogee (Creek) they range from the reserva- and occupational wellness, along Nation Youth Services Program tion boundaries and even out of with other topics to come and is offering a program dedicated state.” already covered like music. to Wellness through a grant rec- Weekly workouts are held “One way we got every one ommendation from Nike N7 each Tuesday at from 4-5 pm involved with the music webi- through CAF America. and the wellness webinars are nar, was for them to send in The program started Dec. held every other Wednesday videos of them dancing,” Powell 1 will last a total of 16 weeks from 4-5 pm and can viewed said. “Even if they were alone and will include weekly virtual via live stream on the MCNYS dancing in their rooms it lets us workouts and wellness webi- Facebook page. know they were involved and we nars that cover different topics “The weekly workouts got a lot videos submitted and through the end of March. include an intense 30-minute each person who submitted got According to MCN Youth boot camp with Dr. Nicole Been a sweatshirt.” Services Youth Mentor Gina as well as yoga for the younger The program is also utilizing Powell, sign ups for the program kids,” Powell said. “For one of an app called Band that allows ended in Nov. but others can the segments we had Kim Little participants to follow the pro- still participate by following the (with Eufaula Indian Clinic) lead gram and turn in data. MCNYS Facebook page. aerobics. We have different pre- “The mission of the Mvskoke Those participants who reg- senters that will do the presen- Youth Wellness Program is to istered received a wellness pack- tations and we broadcast them. increase physical activity and age that included a t-shirt, bag, We have activities like Zumba promote cultural connection,” water bottle, jump rope, fit bit, and Bringing in a Healthy New Powell said. “We hope to con- and other small items to pro- Year.” tinue to get this grant every year mote wellness that was pur- The staff is collecting data and do this each year.” chased with the grant funding. monthly from participants and Powell encourages citizens Youth participants 12-24 and giving out incentives for points to check out the MCNYS Face- adults 25 and up are encouraged earned during the program. book page for participation and to view the programs videos. Contents of packages that were given to registered participants. “At the end of the program feel free to reach out at 918-549- “This is our second year to (Submission) we hope to give away a pair 2557.

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Morgan Taylor allowed admittance in the “Normally we are able to REPORTER building and will be rec- house up to 84 students but ommended to see a doctor we have allowed up to 42.” immediately. Though, Wind says there OKMULGEE, Okla- Screening questions are to are currently 32 students in homa – After spending the be answered by each person housing for this semester. majority of 2020 online, the who enters the building. Each housing student was College of Muscogee Nation Hand sanitizer stations have required to have a negative (CMN), returned to in-per- been placed at each entrance COVID test upon moving son classes as of Jan. 6. of all buildings and class- in. Before allowing students rooms. According to Wind, if a to return, faculty of the Staff and faculty are working hard to prevent the spread of the virus while returning to Classroom sizes have been student is exposed to or tests CMN developed a COVID- in-person classes. (MN File) cut in half to allow space for positive for COVID-19 they 19 Policy to ensure the safety social distancing. are to quarantine and can of staff and students. department. “One of the biggest things “Normally we would have return to campus after doing The CMN Dean of Stu- “The purpose of our is that everyone wears a mask class sizes of up to 31, and so. A doctor’s note is not dent Affairs Krystal Wind COVID-19 policy is to put at all times and anyone who that has been cut down to required upon return but is played a helping hand in the safety of our students, enters the building get their 12-15,” said Wind. highly encouraged. developing the policy with faculty and staff first,” Wind temperature taken,” Wind For areas of large gather- Wind says CMN is not the help of the Acting CMN elaborates. “We wanted to said. “We do have tempera- ings, signage has been placed excepting outside visitors and President Dr. James King, make sure everything was ture taking machines that a to remind students of social everyone is working extra Director of Business Affairs still safe prior to opening person can just walk right up distancing guidelines. hard to ensure the safety of Jan Hart, Dean of Academic up.” to and get their temperature CMN is offering housing those who are on campus. Affairs Mekko Tyner, Regis- The policy led to the taken.” to students at half capacity. For more informa- trar Mackie Moore, and the development of a COVID- Wind says that anyone According to Wind each stu- tion regarding the CMN IT Department along with 19 taskforce with input from who displays a high tem- dent has his or her own room COVID-19 Policy, visit input from other faculty and all departments on campus. perature (100.4) will not be and own bathroom. www.cmn.edu/coronavirus/ AMENDMENTS MADE TO LEGISLATION MCN DEPARTMENT OF TO HELP CEREMONIAL GROUNDS HEALTH SEEK BETTER AMENDMENTS MADE TO GIVE PURPOSE TO UNUSED CITIZEN CARE LANDS IN OKFUSKEE COUNTY GRANT RECEIVED TO HELP FOSTER

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OKMULGEE, Oklahoma – A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Land, Natural Resources and Cultural Preser- vation Committee meeting was held Jan. 19 via teleconference. All passed legislation is subject to the full council approval during the regular session. LNC addressed the following legislation, the interpretation National Council LNC Committee meeting is held via teleconference. of which is attributed to language (MN File) in the bills: A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Health, Education and servation Easement on owned and will now be for agricultural Welfare Committee meeting was held Jan. 20 by teleconference. (MN File) TR 21-007 Resolution of the property known as the Bureau purposes. MCN authorizing the Principal of Indian Affairs Building on Lani Hansen Chief to execute an engagement Peak Blvd site. The MCN Con- NCA 21-003 Law of the SENIOR REPORTER TR 21-003 Execute a certain letter and terms of engagement stitution grants National Coun- MCN authorizing the expendi- agreement between the Mus- with the law firm Foster Garvey cil the power to legislate matters ture of the Andrew W. Mellon cogee (Creek) Nation Division for legal services on behalf of the involving the management, leas- Foundation 2020 Community OKMULGEE, Oklahoma of Health and Connectwise, MCN Historic and Cultural ing, and other dealings regarding Based Archives Grant for the — A Muscogee (Creek) Nation LLC on behalf of the Mus- Preservation Department. Spon- tribal lands, communal resources benefit of the MCN Historic and National Council Health, Edu- cogee (Creek) Nation Depart- sored by Rep. Thomasene Yahola or other interests belonging to Cultural Preservation Depart- cation and Welfare Committee ment of Health. Sponsored by Osborn. 4-0. Motion do pass. the MCN or reserved for the ment. Sponsored by Rep. Mark meeting was held Jan. 20. Rep. James Jennings. The MCN Historic and Cul- benefit of. Randolph. 4-0. Motion do pass. All passed legislation will go The agreement with Con- tural Preservation Department The grant funds in the before the full Council during nectwise, LLC will allow is seeking legal assistance with TR 21-010 Resolution of the amount of $100,000 will be the regular session Jan. 30. MCNDH access to new soft- reviewing applicable historic and MCN authorizing the Princi- used for an oral history proj- HEW addressed the follow- ware programs to allow the preservation laws implicated by pal Chief to execute a contract ect titled “A Twenty-First-Cen- ing legislation, the interpretation MCNDH better services for the McGirt v. Oklahoma court with Wilson Excavation, LLC tury Pandemic in Indian Coun- of which is attributed to language citizens. 4-0 Passed. case and assisting the depart- for the civil construction of the try: The Resilience of the in the bills: ment with any transition issues Berryhill Acres Housing Project Muscogee (Creek) Nation TR 21-004 Execute a mem- that may arise. in Okmulgee, OK. Sponsored Against COVID-19.” The two- TR 21-001 Execute a cer- orandum of understanding by Rep. Yahola Osborn. 4-0. year project will include forty tain agreement with the Inter- between the UNLV William TR 21-008 Resolution of the Motion do pass. oral history interviews form the national Health Terminology S. Boyd School of Law and MCN authorizing the MCN The civil construction Muscogee citizens and commu- Standards Development Organi- the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Natural Resource Conservation (site grading, road and house nity members concerning their zation. Sponsored by Rep. Anna Sponsored by Rep. Joyce Deere. District to enter into a coopera- pads) costs for nine homes is experiences with the COVID- Marshall. The UNLV School of Law tive agreement with the Okla- $327,127.00 and will be funded 19 pandemic. The grant will also The agreement with Interna- Practicum will assist MCN homa Association of Conserva- with NAHASDA funds. aid in the purchase of oral history tional Health Terminology Stan- in revising a Juvenile Code tion Districts. Sponsored by Rep. recording equipment and sup- dards Development Organiza- through the Memorandum of Darrell Proctor. 4-0. Motion do TR 21-013 Resolution of the plies, creation of digital archive, tion allows MCNDH to access Understanding. 4-0 Passed. pass. MCN amending TR 13-015 Oral History research station, a free download of System- The purpose of this agree- (Resolution of the MCN autho- and creation of website. atized Nomenclature of Medi- TR 21-005 Approving the ment is to carry out the tribal rizing Principal Chief to exe- cine-Clinical Terms. Serves sev- Casey Family programs letter districts long-range natural cute a contract for the purchase NCA 21-005 Law of the eral purposes including problem agreement for grant funds resources plan. The Conser- of property located in Creek, MCN amending MCNCA list and public health reporting. awarded for the benefit of vation and Agriculture Reach County, OK). Sponsored by Rep. Title 5, Chapter 1 entitled “Pro- 4-0 Passed. Children and Family Services Everyone (CARE) Project is to Proctor. 4-0. Motion do pass. tection and Preservation of Cer- Administration. Sponsored by increase the number of farmers/ There is a need to amend TR emonial Sites” and Chapter 2 TR 21-002 Execute certain Rep. Marshall. ranchers participating in conser- 13-015 to change the use of the entitled “Financial Assistance” agreements between the Mus- The Casey Family Porgrams vation planning and programs property and its facilities from to add Land Acquisition Assis- cogee (Creek) Nation Division Grant of $45,000.00 will pro- in order to improve soil, health, the MCN Behavioral Health tance and Emergency Assis- of Health and Third-Party soft- vide support for children in water quality and the viability of Building to a multi-purpose tance. Sponsored by Rep. Mark ware companies in order to fully foster care and for the families working lands. building. Randolph. 4-0. Motion do pass. implement the epic electronic in crisis due to the pandemic. This will allow Ceremonial health record software system, 4-0 Passed. TR 21-009 Resolution of the TR 21-014 Resolution of the Grounds to apply for assistance (“Agreements”) on behalf of MCN authorizing the Principal MCN amending TR 13-095 that was not previously outlined the Muscogee (Creek) Nation TR 21-006 Execute a certain Chief to execute a United States (Resolution of the MCN autho- in the legislation whereas before Department of Health. Spon- agreement with CVENT on Department of Indian Affairs rizing the Principal Chief to exe- the National Council had issues sored by Rep. Marshall. behlf of the Muscogee (Creek) Right-of-Way application and cute a contract for the purchase with help with funding in these The agreement with Third Nation Department of Health. the granting of a Conserva- of property located in Okfuskee particular areas. Reps. Joseph Party Software Companies Sponsored by Rep. Jennings. tion Easement located in Musk- County, OK.) Sponsored by Rep. Hicks and Charles McHenry will allow MCNDH to imple- The agreement with ogee County, OK, on behalf the Proctor. 4-0. Motion do pass. requested to be a co-sponsor of ment the Epic Electronic Health CVENT will allow MCNDH MCN. Sponsored by Rep. Proc- There is a need to amend TR this legislation. Record System, to better and access to virtual Webinar tor. 4-0. Motion do pass. 4-0. 13-095 to change the use of the Live meetings and agendas more efficiently provide health- Wednesday for Behavioral Motion do pass. property that previously operated that include full legislation can care services to the citizens. Post- The MCN is creating a Con- as an adult substance abuse center be viewed at www.mcnnc.com poned Indefinitely, 4-0 Passed. HEW- 7

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HEW the expenditure of the Amer- Continued from Page 6 ican Indian College Fund, Native Pathways to College, OBITUARIES Health. 4-0 Passed. Spring 2021 Higher Path- ways grant for the benefit of her entire married life. She did siblings: brothers, Lee, Rider, NCA 21-001 Authorizing the Muscogee (Creek) Nation the normal duties of keep- and Johnnie Whitecotton; and the expenditure of grant funds Youth Services. Sponsored by ing house, cooking and caring her sisters, Gladys (Whitecot- awarded from Casey Family Rep. Deere. for her children; and sewing ton) Baker, and Mary (White- programs for the benefit of A grant of $3,000.00 was clothes for the 3 daughters cotton) Summerfield; one Children and Family Services awarded to the MCN Youth when they were younger. She son-in-law, Reverend Jimmy Administration. Sponsored by Services that will provide edu- always made sure her family Layne; and several nieces and Rep. Marshall. cational support and mento- had home cooked meals, a nephews. The Children and Family ring to Native American stu- clean home, and had clean Services Administration will dents, their family members clothes to wear. Annie Mae Surviving family include use the grant funds to pro- and other supportive adults, loved to embroider kitchen her 4 children: her daughter, vide support for children in within MCN reservation. 4-0 towels and pillowcases. She Barbara O’Neal and husband, foster care and for families in Passed. also had a passion for making Shawn of Twin Hills Com- crisis due to the pandemic. 4-0 hand-made quilts, which she munity; grandchildren, Rich- Passed. For audio of committee learned from her mother at an ard Condit and wife, Darcie meetings visit: www.mcnnc. early age. She made numerous of Dibble, Sherri Brown and NCA 21-002 Authorizing com Annie Mae quilts for her family through husband, Shannon of Mounds, December 8, 1926 - the years until her health pro- Shawna O’Neal of Twin Hills January 9, 2021 hibited her to do so in 2018. Community, and Garrett As her family grew, she con- O’Neal of Twin Hills Com- SUBMISSIONS Annie Mae departed this tinued to make quilts mostly munity; son, Jack O’Field earth on Jan. 9 at home sur- for grandchildren, and great and wife, Janie of Bartlesville; rounded by her family. Annie grandchildren. She was always grandchildren, Brian O’Field lived a long and fulfilled life modest about her quilting. In and wife, Linsey of Durango, Happy Birthday until her later years when she 2000 at the Muscogee (Creek) CO, Rodney Vernon and wife, suffered from various illnesses Annual Festival, she entered Connie of Nixa MO, Jayna The family of Martha “Toot- and aging. Born on December 3 quilts into the contest. One Williams and husband, Aaron sie” Chalakee Reece invites 8, 1926 at home in Okmulgee quilt was the “Creek Nation of Tulsa; daughter, Linda cards and notes in honor County, she was the young- Seal” where she hand-quilted Oberly and husband, Martin of her 90th birthday, to be est of 6 children born to Guy and embroidered the details. of Mustang; grandchildren, sent to: 28485 E. 137th St. and Fannie (Bruner) White- Annie won first place for one David C.E. Williams and South, Coweta, OK 74429. cotton. Annie Mae gradu- of the quilts that year called wife, Sasha of Moore, Lydia Mvto. ated from Twin Hills School “Grandmother’s Fan.” McDonald of Noble, Evan where she played basketball. Oberly and wife, Heather She was the only child in her Annie Mae attended church of Edmond, Andrea Oberly Thank You one of the family mem- family that graduated from most of her life until sickness of Frisco, TX, and Robin bers made a video which high school. For the last 43 prevented her from attend- Oberly of Orlando FL; daugh- Dear Honor Guard Com- allowed me to feel that I years, she resided on her moth- ing in person. While growing ter, Karen Layne of Wagoner; manders and Members: was a part of the special ser- er’s original allotment land in up, she attended Concharty grandchildren, Joe Layne of vice. I shall never forget Okmulgee County where she Indian Methodist Church. Bartlesville and his sister, I am Eddie Jacobs’ sister and it and am eternally grate- grew up. Prior to moving back During her married years, she Kristen Layne of Oklahoma want to thank you on behalf ful to the Mvskoke Nation to Okmulgee County, Annie and her family attended Free- City; 15 great grandchildren; of my brother’s family for Honor Guard. What an Mae lived in Sand Springs, will Baptist churches in Sand 1 great-great grandchild; and the magnificent service you exceptional and outstanding with her husband, Richard Springs, West Tulsa Area, numerous nieces and nephews. performed at his funeral on group of veterans! Eddie O’Field. This is where they Sapulpa and Liberty Heights. Nov. 4, 2020 at the Pierce can rest proudly to be hon- raised their 4 children, Bar- Annie Mae always had her A funeral ceremony was Cemetery. Eddie’s family is ored in such a beautiful and bara, Jackie (Jack), Linda and family in church whenever the held on Jan. 13 at the Bixby incredibly grateful to you for remarkable way. Karen. She and Richard were doors were open. Free Will Baptist Church. honoring Eddie with such married on July 7, 1948. They Interment will followed in the a special veteran’s service. Sincerely, were married for 49 years at the Annie Mae was preceded in Haskell Cemetery. We appreciate your giving time of his death in December death by her husband, Rich- The family would like to so generously of your time. Faith Jacobs Pemberton 1997. ard O’Field; and her parents, acknowledge Okmulgee Hos- Castles Guy Whitecotton and Fannie pital and Grace Hospice for the I was unable to attend but Eddie Jacobs’ Family Annie Mae was a housewife (Bruner) Whitecotton; her 5 diligent care of Annie Mae.

MUSCOGEE NATION Last Will and Testament DEP ARTMENT OF HEALTH ESTABLISHED 1970

Judy an energetic 77-year-old mother of 4, grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 3 passed away in her sleep last Friday. Her husband, a successful business man, died 15 years earlier leaving her a thriving business and several lucrative investments…. Bob and Marry died in a car accident last Wednesday on their way home from a community event. They were the parents of two young boys ages 3 and 5…. Sadly, these are obituaries we may see in the paper. The part that is not noted and rarely discussed is did they have a Will. In the scenarios above Judy did not have a Will thus her family spent years in court (probate) fighting over who got what of her investments and the company. This divided the family and cost the family thousands. Bob and Marry did not have a Will, nor did they have any siblings thus their kids went into the DHS system and the State decided who would raise their children. One of these important documents that is often put off, is called a Last Will and Testament also known as a will. A will is one of the most vital documents that all adults should consider creating, earlier rather than later, in their lifetime. A will is a legal document reflecting the creators wishes about how they want their assets and personal property to be distributed; custody of minor children and pets; and funeral and burial options upon their death. Everyone over the age of 18 should consider drafting a will while they are of sound mind and body to ensure their wishes are enforced by the courts and that their property is distributed how and to whom they wish. There are several types of inheritance wills that are recognized in the state of Oklahoma but the most common two are a testamentary will and a holographic will. It is important to seek legal counsel to discuss the differences and help you make the best decision for you and your family. This will help alleviate any confusion or disputes later on.

A testamentary will can be used to transfer assets and property to assigned beneficiaries upon death. The creator can also appoint a guardian for minor children in a testamentary will. There is certain language and technicalities that need to be included in a will to increase the likelihood of the creators wishes to be fulfilled. It is advised that the creator seek legal support in drafting to ensure it contains the proper information needed according to the state law. It is best to have your will signed in the presence of a witness. The witness should not be someone that could benefit from your death. A holographic will is one that is written and signed by the creator but is not necessarily witnessed. In the state of Oklahoma, a holographic will is valid if it is written in the creators handwriting, signed and dated in its entirety. It must contain no printed nor typed information in order to be valid. To decrease the possibility of disputes later on, there are certain requirements that need to be met in order for the document to be valid, including proof the creator drafted it and held mental capacity at the time of signing. Although both testamentary and holographic wills are recognized in Oklahoma, it is recommended that you consult with your legal advisor to increase the validity of the will. Often times the problem lies with what the creator often fails to say rather than what they do say. Without legal consultation, the creator may leave out vital information from the document. Remember, to always file an updated copy with the probate division of the county courthouse. Muscogee (Creek) Nation Legal Services provides Simple Will assistance for eligible participants. For more information, visit https://www.mcn-nsn.gov/services/legal-services/ or call (918) 295-9720. If you or someone you know is struggling with anger, anxiety, worry, fear, stress or depression and need to talk to someone, please contact Muscogee (Creek) Nation Behavioral Health at 918-758-1910. If you or someone you know is in crisis call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline Number at 1-800-273-8255 or Text “Creek” to 741-741.

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Fiscal Year 2021 In accordance with the following legislation: NCA 20-050 A law of the Muscogee Creek Nation amending NCA 20-038 (A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing the expenditures of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) funds received from the United States Department of the Treasury to establish the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Coronavirus Relief Fund Program.) SECTION 7. REPORTING. A report shall be provided bi-weekly by the Office of the Principal Chief to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council and Mvskoke Media documenting all expenditures of the CARES Act funds. Total received/earned $312,616,371.42 Total expenditures and encumbrances from the CRF funds as of this report date equals, $140,019,096.81. The following report has been submitted for the publication date of Feb. 1 st.

ACCOUNT PROGRAM NAME/ AMOUNT EXPENDED ENCUMBERED CASH BALANCE NUMBER ACCOUNT NAME BUDGETED PRINCIPAL CHIEF 50000 Salary & Wages-FT 5,667.00 - - 5,667.00 50020 Salary & Wages-O/T over 1.5 19,900.00 - - 19,900.00 50100 Salary & Wages-PT/Other 37,500.00 51,500.00 - -14,000.00 51000 Fringe-FT 25,488.00 - - 25,488.00 51100 Fringe-PT/Other 4,556.75 4,969.72 - -412.97 53000 Supplies 2,500.00 - - 2,500.00 56010 Donations/Contributions 50,000.00 10,000.00 - 40,000.00 SECRETARY OF NATION 54000 Contractual 9,245,034.70 4,498,585.72 4,745,020.42 1,428.56 58010 Construction 1,400.00 1,400.00 - - 59220 Grants 1,005,310.85 120,767.32 - 884,543.53 TOURISM & RECREATION 53000 Supplies 3,354.00 1537.38 - 1,816.62 59050 Food Purchases 748,000.00 319,042.79 181,220.42 247,736.79 59440 Incidentals 5,500.00 4048.79 - 1,451.21 CONTRACTING EMPLOYMENT 53000 Supplies 1,700.00 1,355.00 - 345.00 55210 Communications - Other 3,000.00 80.40 - 2,919.60 59220 Grants 6,825,910.80 3,226,212.42 - 3,599,698.38 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 53000 Supplies 716,070.56 298,617.50 75,365.50 342,087.56 53010 Software/Licenses 847,630.11 626,167.84 318,395.80 -96,933.53 54000 Contractual 463,594.25 39,723.75 38,172.50 385,698.00 55210 Communications- Other 42,033.74 17,334.36 - 24,699.38 55300 Bldg Maint/Repairs 99,818.95 26,238.82 24,895.90 48,684.23 85500 Equipment 3,860,033.48 1,407,285.28 1,966,882.31 485,865.89 FLEET MANAGEMENT 50000 Salary & Wages - FT 20,000.00 594.71 - 19,405.29 50010 Salary & Wages - Overtime 15,876.00 - - 15,876.00 50100 Salary & Wages - PT/Other -3,374.80 7,857.20 - -11,232.00 21000 Fringe - FT 20,199.00 320.86 - 19,878.14 51100 Fringe - PT/Other -394.66 889.91 - -1,284.57 53000 Supplies 3,242,728.45 1,253,439.45 218,191.99 1,771,097.01 53290 Postage/Shipping 50,000.00 28,136.57 - 21,863.43 55300 Bldg Maint/Repairs 315.00 - - 315.00 85400 Vehicles 151,476.00 146,021.00 - 5,455.00 85500 Equipment 78,000.00 77,716.00 - 284.00 SOCIAL SERVICES 50000 Salary & Wages - FT 48,519.09 51,089.07 - -2,569.98 50020 Salary & Wages - O/T Over 1.5 0.67 6,819.73 - -6,819.06 51000 Fringe - FT 38,960.72 29,793.65 - 9,167.07 53000 Supplies 5,522.08 4,940.45 545.31 36.32 53010 Software/Licenses - - - - 54000 Contractual 320,955.91 205,451.99 10,970.89 104,533.03 57000 Indirect Costs - 551.54 - -551.54 59071 Direct Assist - Income Support 49,344,000.00 47,720,000.00 - 1,624,000.00 59072 Direct Assist - Hardship 34,057,500.00 29,791,900.00 - 4,265,600.00 SENIOR SERVICES 53000 Supplies 200,000.00 184,212.01 1,280.00 14,507.99 FOOD DISTRIBUTION 53000 Supplies 397,590.75 74,989.69 1,335.72 321,265.34 59050 Food Purchases 201,738.96 146,239.79 - 55,499.17 85050 Renovations 90,000.00 - 9,218.80 80,781.20 85170 Construction 38,656.48 - - 38,656.48 85400 Vehicles 94,882.39 - 63,417.60 31,464.79 COMMUNITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 55210 Communications - Other - - - - SECRETARY OF EDUCATION 50000 Salary& Wages- FT 2,980.44 2,049.69 - 930.75 50020 Salary& Wages - O/T over 1.5 114,900.10 34,270.58 - 80,629.52 51000 Fringe - FT 67,500.42 13,711.55 - 53,788.87 53000 Supplies 1,559,513.00 370,213.00 162,440.90 1,026,859.10 57000 Indirect Costs - 3,423.49 - -3,423.49 59073 Direct Assistance - Ed Support 2,260,900.00 2,189,392.97 - 71,507.03 59220 Grants 500,000.00 - - 500,000.00 MCN MEAT PROCESSING PLANT 53000 Supplies 100,000.00 - - 100,000.00 85010 Architect & Engineering 1,000,000.00 728,177.58 131,405.42 140,417.00 85170 Construction 14,800,000.00 1,576,137.91 9,942,515.09 3,281,347.00 85500 Equipment 1,400,000.00 1,070,272.18 118,919.13 210,808.69 REAL ESTATE SERVICES 54000 Contractual 9,628.00 6,228.30 4,525.70 -1,126.00 CULTURAL CENTER & ARCHIVES 53000 Supplies - - - - CULTURAL PRESERVATION 53000 Supplies 2,000.00 - - 2,000.00 59220 Grants 2,725,000.00 2,139,998.95 - 585,001.05 TRIBAL CONSTRUCTION 50100 Salary & Wages - PT/Other 83,206.80 19,234.80 - 63,972.00 51100 Fringe - PT/Other 10,438.07 2,188.86 - 8,249.21 53000 Supplies 38,975.00 13,360.00 4,270.00 21,345.00 85010 Architect & Engineering 132,241.18 73,886.45 -13,003.70 71,358.43 85170 Construction 14,289,758.71 5,053,419.37 6,153,354.64 3,082,984.70 85500 Equipment 195,110.00 119,985.00 10,125.00 65,000.00 SECRETARY OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS 58010 Construction 313,297.00 297,631.64 3,460.36 12,205.00 OFFICE OF JUSTICE 53000 Supplies 26,800.00 26,799.29 - 0.71 54000 Contractual 26,738.00 - 24,738.00 2,000.00 OFFICE OF TAX COMMISSION 54000 Contractual 36,300.00 19,000.00 - 17,300.00 55300 Bldg Maint/Repairs 340.80 - - 340.80 85500 Equipment 1.03 - - 1.03 CITIZENSHIP BOARD 53000 Supplies 316,797.50 50,413.80 92,317.00 174,066.70 53010 Software/Licenses 5,649.00 - - 5,649.00 54000 Contractual 50,500.00 10,000.00 - 40,500.00 85500 Equipment 36,258.00 - - 36,258.00 LIGHTHORSE ADMINISTRATION 85500 Equipment 60,000.00 56,790.00 - 3,210.00 NATIONAL COUNCIL 53000 Supplies 625.00 623.34 - 1.66 DISTRICT COURT 53000 Supplies 918.23 - - 918.23 53310 Equipment Maint/Repair 10,512.00 10,512.00 - - 85500 Equipment 176,011.68 159,761.68 16,250.00 - SUPREME COURT 50100 Salary & Wares - PT/Other 4,500.00 - - 4,500.00 51100 Fringe - PT/Other 547.00 - - 547.00 SECRETARY OF HEALTH 90110 Transfer Out - 11,279,552.97 - -11,279,552.97 TOTAL 152,785,102.19 115,712,866.11 24,306,230.70 12,766,005.38

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