Military Honored During The Pawnee Indian Veterans 66th Annual Homecoming Powwow Article and photos on pages 13 and 14 State Representatives Visit The Pawnee Nation Museum Article and photos on page 15 August/September 2012 Page 2 Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Message from the President Pawnee Business Council Nawa, Many questions have come up President: about the money the Pawnee re- ceived from the U.S. Government. Marshall Gover We have been given many sugges- tions from tribal members, from one stating that we should give Vice President: $1 million to the Pawnee Nation Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief College, some say increase the burial fund, support the Elder’s and education, for helping ones Secretary: who want to start a business, for Linda Jestes programs that are being cut by the federal government and of course for per cap. Treasurer: The money is in an account drawing interest and the Council Roy Taylor is listening to all suggestions and deciding what to do. We realize that we are only caretakers of the Council Seat 1: money and the Council is meeting Richard Tilden weekly to come up with the best formula. Currently we are working with Council Seat 2: the Head Chief to have a joint Karla Knife Chief meeting scheduled with the Busi- ness Council and the Nasharo Council to get their input. There have been many phone calls with ideas of splitting the money half and half, others wanting it Council Seat 3: fully distributed one way and others want it fully distributed another way. We are working diligently to try to make everyone happy and your suggestions will not be taken lightly. Jimmy Fields This money did not come from a land claim like the last settlement in the 1960s. For that settlement, the Council at that time had many discussions on how the money was to be used and distributed. The Council Seat 4: Council did not jump into any immediate decisions; they took their time with the process. Many people have asked me what I would do with the money and I don’t want to commit myself, Carol L Nuttle because I could use the money just like anybody else, but yet the College and burial need funds, the El- ders Program was cut and we had to fund it, education is getting more expensive all the time, and Indian Heath has had a shortfall. All the time there are more needs for prescriptions and eyeglasses that Indian Chaticks si Chaticks Health Services cannot fill. I have worked so much with Indian Health that I have seen the needs of our All rights reserved. No part of Tribal members and others concerning health ca re issues. this publication may be reprinted We all have many needs out there and I do realize that Pawnee has one of the highest utility rates in the State of Oklahoma. With this hot weather everyone, including myself, is struggling with utility bills. without written authorization of the Everybody would like to have a new automobile but the price of gas is so high that it is digging into ev- Pawnee Business Council and/or the erybody’s pocket book. The price of food is going up because of the drought. I have been hearing what Communications Office. people are saying about per cap and it is not falling on deaf ears. But there are so many needs out there for the Nation and the little ones. We have to consider, if we do per cap, do we give it to their folks? Do we put it in an account to draw interest until they are 18? How do we handle that for them? There are a Designed and produced by lot of decisions to be made about that. Pawnee Nation Communications We send a reminder that our relatives, the Wichita’s are here for Visitation until August 4th. Au- gust 4th being the Giveaway Day, War Dance and the end of the Tobacco Ceremony. This Tobacco Manager Toni Hill Ceremony has been going on probably for centuries, no one really knows. If you don’t understand this trading of tobacco between the Wichita’s and Pawnee’s you ought to come out and observe and enjoy the fellowship between our Tribe and the Kiri Kuruks (little bears), the Wichita’s. The first camps came Cover Photo: in on July 25th and we have been playing handgame nightly since the 26th. With the heat the Tribe had The Pawnee Indian opened up the Roam Chief Event Center to our relatives to provide them with a place to relax and stay Veterans 66th Annual cool. Thanks to all the Tribal members and organizations who have provided meals, supplied ice, water and activities. It was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to everyone who added to the table for the eve- Homecoming Powwow held ning meals. It has been a pleasure to see my Wichita girlfriend Madeline and it is always a pleasure to June 28 - 30 and July 1 visit with all of our Wichita relatives. honored military from the It is good to be back at work. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, visits and phone calls, it is appreciated. Thank you to Anne Collins for the delicious coconut pie. U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, A couple of holidays have passed. I hope everyone had a good time in honoring their father on Fa- U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy ther’s Day. I was not able to attend the Memorial Day Dance but I did hear that it was a good dance. and the U.S. Coast Guard. Ad- Best wishes to all our graduates. They are now starting a new life and wherever life may lead them our prayers go with them. I was able to attend the Pawnee Indian Veterans 66th Homecoming and it was ditional photos available on enjoyable. It was good to see old friends and family that come home and visit during this time. pages 13 and 14. In closing I will say that no matter what anyone says, we are the greatest Nation, the Pawnee Nation, and I stand firm that we can accomplish anything with continued prayer and love for one another. Thank you to the Pawnee Nation Employees for their tireless dedication to serve the Pawnee Nation and our “Message From The President” Photo Caption: Pawnee Members. President Marshall Gover standing in front of the Pawnee Flag. Photo by Toni Hill. Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Page 3 August/September 2012
Education held Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 beginning at 7:30 Free General Educational Development Title VI Senior Program a.m. Dates subject to change. (GED) classes will resume in September. Bingo held from 12:30 to 1:30 every For more information, call (918) 762-3621. For more information, call (918)762-3227. Wednesday and a 50/50 raffle and bake sale sponsored every other Friday beginning The Pawnee Trading Post, Tribal De- Health April 6. For more information, contact the velopment Corporation and Stone Wolf Substance Abuse Program (SAP) Title VI Senior Program at (918) 762-4042. Casino faithfully serve Pawnee and the Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP surrounding communities. Please contact support group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the August 4 them directly for specific services. SAP building. For more information, call Quarterly Meeting held at the Roam Chief ( 918) 762-2153. at 9 a.m. For more information, call (918) Visit www.pawneenation.org for infor- 762-3621. mation about the Pawnee Tribe and Diabetes Program upcoming events. On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - noon and Pawnee Business Council Meetings Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the Aug. 8, 22 and Sept. 12, 26 Visit www.pawneenationcollege.org for Diabetes Program provides blood sugar Pawnee Business Council Meetings held in Pawnee Nation College activities and checks. For details, call (918) 762-4045. the Roam Chief Building. Prayer Breakfast news. Conservation Partners Hold Outreach Meeting to Announce NRCS National Water Quality Initiative Conservation in North Central Oklahoma By Carol Crouch NRCS National American Indian Alaskan Native Program Manager Roam Chief Event Center located help provide cleaner water for their on the Pawnee Nation reserve, in neighbors and communities. Us- Pawnee, Okla. The meeting was ing funds from the Environmental designed to provide attendees with Quality Incentives Program, NRCS the information on the application will provide financial assistance and process, approved practices and technical advice to producers to in- the ranking process for the new stall conservation practices such as NWQI. cover crops, filter strips and terrac- The meeting began with an es in watersheds with impairments opening prayer by Pawnee Busi- where the federal investment can ness Council Vice President make a difference to improve water Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief. The quality. Kenny Hitch, NRCS pro- meeting was facilitated and mod- gram manager, provided attendees erated by Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS with an overview of the NWQI. Kel- National American Indian Alaskan ly Kersey, Pawnee Nation environ- Native Program Manager, District mental specialist, presented on the Photo by Toni Hill Conservationist and NRCS OT- water plan of Pawnee Nation, their NRCS and Pawnee Nation Speakers included (Left to Right Top Row) Kenny Hitch, Chad Kacir, Charles Lone Chief, Kelly Kersey, Caleb Stone and Matt Ward. (Left to Right Bottom Row) Russell CAC and tribal liaison. water quality monitoring initiatives Peterson, Lanny Miller, Joy Martin, Gary O’Neill and David Hungerford. Welcomes were provided by and shared their community educa- Lone Chief and Gary O’Neill, NRCS tion success of the Pawnee Nation. The Oklahoma Tribal Conserva- cated within the Panther Creek and assistant state conservationist for Also present were Pawnee Na- tion Advisory Council (OTCAC), Oak Creek areas of the greater Black Operations. tion Executive Director Dawna Hare, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and Bear – Red Rock Watershed and Attendees included Joy Martin, Pawnee Nation Communications the Natural Resources Conservation the Turkey Creek and Sand Creek Pawnee County and the Pawnee Manager Toni Hill, NRCS Assistant Service (NRCS) partnered to sponsor areas of the greater Lower Cimar- Tribe of Oklahoma; David Hunger- State Conservationists for Field Op- a conservation informational meet- ron – Skeleton Creek Watersheds in ford, Payne County and Iowa Tribe erations Lanny Miller, Caleb Stone ing to discuss funding opportunities Oklahoma. The U.S. Department of Oklahoma and Rusty Peterson, and Chad Kacir and Program Man- for local Tribes, tribal landowners of Agriculture’s NRCS will man- Noble County and Otoe-Missouria ager for Northeastern Oklahoma and farmers and ranchers under the age the initiative by making funds Tribe. These NRCS individuals will Matt Ward. Lunch was provided by new NRCS National Water Quality available to tribes, farmers, ranchers be assisting eligible producers in the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Initiative (NWQI) in North Central and forest landowners in the selected the Panther Creek-Oak Creek wa- Advisory Council and the Pawnee Oklahoma. watersheds. tersheds who are willing to invest Nation Stone Wolf deli. The new NWQI is committed to An outreach meeting was held on in voluntary conservation actions to improving impaired watersheds lo- May 18, 2012, at the Pawnee Nation Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Archway Interns Are ‘Flash Drives' For Tribe By Lori Potter World-Herald News Service have started to push through the when he looked at the Loup River This article was reprinted with permission of the Omaha World-Herald soil in the archway's garden this and knew it was the missing image year. needed for a painting that included Howell, an artist, and buffalo crossing the river. Knifechief, a junior music major He gave the painting to a rela- at Fort Lewis College in Durango, tive, who had a common Pawnee Colo., quickly embraced the interns' reaction to the gift. roles as earth lodge hosts and gar- “Usually people have noth- deners after arriving May 24 in Ke- ing to say,” Howell said, which is a arney. compliment. “I know they're over- On his first day, Knifechief re- whelmed by it.” planted spotted beans in a garden Knifechief is in Nebraska for east of the earth lodge. the first time. “He's really taken ownership His first love is music — he of the bean garden,” O'Brien said, taught himself to play guitar as a explaining that she couldn't get high school senior — but he's look-
WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE enough water to the first crop to pre- ing for a well-rounded experience Sonny Howell, left, and Michael Knifechief are the first two of six interns in a new summer vent it from succumbing to the May as an archway intern. He said he program to bring members of the Pawnee Tribe from Oklahoma to the Great Platte River Road heat and high winds. learned many things about Pawnee Archway Monument. They will tend to Pawnee crops and talk to archway visitors in the earth lodge. Photograph reprinted with permission of World-Herald News Service. Howell suggested that, in re- history and the importance of corn planting the beans, the seeds with to the culture during his internship KEARNEY, Neb. — It was grown in the tribe's Nebraska home- most of the original characteristics orientation in Oklahoma. more than just to escape the heat land. should be planted in a separate area, “I feel a part of my tribe doing and wind that people were drawn to O'Brien and other Nebraska gar- where they can't be cross-pollinat- this,” Knifechief said, adding that the earth lodge at the Great Platte deners have grown corn and beans ed. one of his responsibilities is to take River Road Archway Monument the past five years and sent most of On their second day as interns, home what he learns “like a flash over Memorial Day weekend. the seeds to Oklahoma. Howell and Knifechief planted the drive for the tribe.” They were also there to learn The relationship has grown archway's first crop of Ponca gray “I'm not a gardener or anything. about earth lodges from two men to include a Dancers of the Plains corn and began working as cultur- I've never really done that,” he said. whose 19th-century Nebraska an- powwow every third weekend in al interpreters in the earth lodge. “It's a physical experience and also cestors lived in earth lodges. June, involving the Pawnee and O'Brien said there were so many spiritual, with what the seeds mean “They were just magnets to peo- several other tribes, and now the in- visitors over the holiday weekend, to my people.” ple,” Ronnie O'Brien, the archway's ternship program. O'Brien said she it was difficult for the men to take Sitting in the earth lodge, which director of cultural education, said never dreamed that so many activi- breaks. is cousin helped build, Knifechief of Sonny Howell, 55, and Michael ties would result from her interest “I lose time in there,” Howell said: “Nothing should be forgot- Knifechief, 24, the first two of six in planting a Pawnee garden at the said, adding that most questions ten.” Pawnee interns from Oklahoma archway. he answered were about how many He's proud that his grand- who will be paid archway staff this “It was a very important part of people lived in an earth lodge. His father Dennis Knifechief played an summer. Each team of two will stay their culture. ... The interns will see answer: It depends on the size of the important role in Pawnee history by five to six weeks. these crops growing in their home- lodge. preserving striped corn seeds. The interns also will work in the land, where they grow best. So this On his days off he plans to visit “I never met him,” Michael archway gardens to learn about cul- fall, when (the seeds) go to the Paw- the Genoa area and other parts of Knifechief said, “but it's still mean- tivating varieties of corn, beans and nee, they will have helped to grow the Pawnee homeland to collect sto- ingful to me to know that he pre- sunflowers once grown by the Paw- them,” she said. ries that are important to Pawnee served the seeds — good medicine, nee before they were relocated by Nursing Pawnee crops all the culture, and take photos that will if you will.” the U.S. government from Nebraska way to harvest remains a challenge. give him ideas for paintings. Editor’s Note: This article was to Oklahoma in 1873 and 1874. O'Brien said she “watered day Howell said he has loved art reprinted with permission of The The internship program is an- and night” in 2011 trying to produce since he was a child and ultimately World-Herald News Service. It was other step in a project initiated by eagle corn, with its white kernels earned a scholarship from Okla- originally published online on June O'Brien and Deb Echo-Hawk, Paw- and purple splotches resembling homa State University. His artwork 5, 2012 nee Nation education and train- wings. The corn grew, set on ears has been selected three times for the at http://www.omaha.com/apps/ ing director, in 2007 to rebuild the and silked, “but it was too hot for annual Pawnee Veterans Powwow pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F201206 severely depleted seed bank for the corn to accept the pollen.” and Homecoming program cover. 05%2FNEWS01%2F706059938# ancient varieties of Pawnee corn Tiny corn plants just inches tall He recalled a past visit to Genoa .T_sbb_AjOyU.email. Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 5 College Profs Learn About Native Americans By Julie Blum The Columbus Telegram This article was reprinted with permission of The Columbus Telegram hand. That is the reason she took passed on to gaiashkibos, who said part in the workshop. she still struggles with self-esteem “It definitely gives you a better at times. understanding of the Plains culture. In her position, gaiashkibos The place is part of that,” Beasley works to improve and promote co- said. In particular, she said, Nebras- operation between state and tribal ka seems to be proud of its Native government. One of the battles she American culture. faces is breaking down stereotypes. Part of the experience was vis- “When you say Native Ameri- iting with scholars, researchers and can, usually something comes to tribal leaders. Among them was mind. It is an image, a stereotype. Pat Leading Fox, head chief of the We are very limited in your mind Nasharo Council of the Pawnee Na- what we can do,” she said, adding tion. He performed a song at the Val- that it isn’t a challenge that Euro- ley View Cemetery that was specifi- pean descendants have to face.
Telegram photo by Cole W. Eberle W. Cole by photo Telegram cally created for the Pawnee Scouts. But one of the messages that Pat Leading Fox sings a song in honor of six Pawnee scouts buried at Valley View Cemetery lo- The bodies of several Pawnee Indi- she preaches is overcoming precon- cated south of Genoa Tuesday afternoon during a Native American Workshop for community ans were reburied at the cemetery af- ceived notions. college teachers across the country. Read more: http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/ education/college-profs-learn-about-native-americans/article_dfee44be-c11b-11e1-8b67- ter being held at museums for years. “Sometimes we are our own 0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2119VEghM. This photograph was reprinted with permission of The Among the reburied in the cemetery worst enemies, but you can’t paint Columbus Telegram. are six Pawnee Scouts. us all with one paintbrush. All Indi- The Scouts were recruited to be an people are not all one thing, but GENOA — The walls that sur- school partly because it was a ne- part of the United States Army in we can be everything we think we rounded Judi gaiashkibos once en- cessity. She was one of nine sib- the mid-19th Century. They were can be,” gaiashkibos said. closed the classroom where her lings, so that meant one less mouth a key asset in America’s westward Read more: http://co- mother was educated more than 80 to feed. But it was also because of expansion and in the building of the lumbustelegram.com/news/ years ago. education,” gaiashkibos said. Union Pacific railroad. local/education/college- Her mom was one of the students The effects the school had on her A scholar in the program, ga- profs-learn-about-native-amer- at the Genoa Indian School, a feder- mother were long-lasting, and even iashkibos, is executive director of icans/article_dfee44be-c11b- ally operated boarding school where rubbed off on gaiashkibos as she Nebraska Commission on Indian 11e1-8b67-0019bb2963f4. Native American children received grew up. She shared some of those Affairs. html#ixzz2115U3spo vocational training. The school was feelings during a Native Americans She said the impact of her moth- Editor’s Note: This article was open from 1884-1934 and now is a workshop for community college er going to the Genoa Indian School reprinted with permission of The Co- museum. teachers hosted by Central Commu- was both positive and negative. Her lumbus Telegram. It was originally It served as a training ground nity College-Columbus. mother learned cooking skills, which published online on June 28 at http:// for assimilation into white society. Educators across the country she used her entire life, and also a columbustelegram.com/news/local/ Unlike some children, gaiashkibos’ are taking part in the two-week strong work ethic. But also mixed in education/college-profs-learn-about- mother went to the school willingly. workshop visiting Native Ameri- were messages of shame that Indian native-americans/article_dfee44be- “The transition to the Genoa In- can sites in Nebraska and Kansas. people weren’t good enough. That c11b-11e1-8b67-0019bb2963f4. dian School at that time wasn’t as The main focus of the workshop is stuck with her mother and was also html. brutal,” gaiashkibos said. on indigenous people of the eastern When it first opened, children part of the state, including the Paw- were sometimes stolen from their nee, Ponca and Omaha tribes. Part homes and placed in the school. of their day Tuesday was spent in Their long hair was cut, and they Nance County, viewing the Indian were even doused in gasoline to get School and stopping by the Pawnee rid of lice. They would be without Reburial Memorial in Genoa’s Val- contact from their family for years ley View Cemetery. at a time. AnnMarie Beasley, a teacher at The later years of the school Cosumnes River College in Sacra- were much more civil. That is what mento, Calif., was one of the 50 ed- made the decision for gaiashkibos’ ucators to take part in the workshop. mom to attend Genoa Indian School She said reading about the sites they in the 1920s easier. visited in textbooks doesn’t com- “My mother came here to the pare to witnessing the sites first- Construction on the Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center is underway.
Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Pawnee Nation Expansion Enters Final Stages By Muriel Robedeaux ICDBG coordinator
T h i s Amenities include seven offices, new build- a reception area and a conference ing is fund- room that doubles as a safe area dur- ed by U.S. ing inclement weather to accommo- H o u s i n g date more than 150 people. and Urban The design phase for the Tribal D e v e l o p - Roundhouse is nearing completion. ment un- The Construction Management der the FY Firm (Builder’s Unlimited, Tulsa) 2010 - In- will soon completed the final cost dian Com- estimate for this project and the bid m u n i t y process will begin in the near future. D e v e l o p - The Elders Center will soon be- ment Block gin its’ design phase. One Archi- G r a n t tecture is the design firm that was (ICDBG). recently selected by the Pawnee P a w n e e Business Council for this project. N a t i o n ’ s This new Elders Center will be lo- Transpor- cated east of the Tribal Roundhouse tation De- and will be approximately 3,800 p a r t m e n t square feet in size.
Photo by Muriel Robedeaux contributed “These facilities will not only The Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center reaches the final stages in construction. additional benefit Pawnee Nation, but the city funding for of Pawnee, the County and the fed- Current construction projects The Pawnee Nation Law En- the creation eral government as well,” said Mar- include final stages of construction forcement Center is nearing com- of access entrances and parking ar- shall Gover, president of the Paw- on the Pawnee Nation Law Enforce- pletion and become operational no eas. nee Business Council. “The Pawnee ment Center, final design stage for later than October of this year, if not The Pawnee Nation Law En- Tribe will be on the forefront of the renovation of the Roundhouse sooner. This new facility is located forcement Center was designed helping with the economic develop- and the Pawnee Tribal Elders Center at the corner of Click Field Road, by Anishinabe Design of Norman, ment of the City of Pawnee. Even which is just beginning its design Round House Road and Heritage Okla. with construction provided by though the Pawnee Tribe is a small phase. Circle Drive. Builder’s Unlimited of Tulsa, Okla. tribe, we are the greatest Nation on the face of the earth!” Photo by Muriel Robedeaux Photo by Muriel Robedeaux This site will be converted into a parking area for the Elders Center. The new tile for the Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center. Construction on the Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center is underway.
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Entry Project, U.S. 64 To Tribal Headquarters, Underway New Entry Project 6102 By Jim McCormick (Phase B) Time line (2012) Project Manager and visit opportunity to review Phase B con- April 13 – Pawnee Business from the struction planning in addition to Council (PBC) contract approval O k l a - touring the Pawnee Nation head- for Mehlburger Brawley h o m a quarters, the Pawnee Indian Health LTAP/ Services facility, the Bureau of In- May 8 - Preliminary plans T T A P dian Affairs office, the Pawnee Na- person- tion College and the Pawnee Nation May 16 - Advertise Public nel from administrative offices. Hearing Oklaho- The following includes those ma State who were in attendance and toured May 22 - Pre-meeting with rep- U n i - the project. resentatives from Oklahoma De- v e r s i t y Cecil Riding In, Pawnee Nation partment of Transportation, Paw- ( O S U ) , transportation manager; Chris Mc- nee City and Pawnee Nation (PN) and rep- Cray, Pawnee Nation transporta- r e s e n - tion technician; Jim R. McCormick,
Photo submitted by theTransportation Department June 19 – Public Hearing t a t i v e s Pawnee Nation project manager, The new bridge will benefit residents and visitors by providing additional from the Bailee Applegate, OSU engineer- access within Pawnee County. June 25 – Plan approval F e d e r a l ing intern; Jim Self, TTAP manager Highway Administration (FHWA) from OSU; Doug Wright CLGT di- The new entry bridge and grad- June 26 – Bid advertise ing work included in Phase 1 of the offices in Oklahoma City, Okla. and rector from OSU; Mike Hinkston Dallas, Texas. The purpose of the LTAP manager, Oklahoma LTAP; U.S. 64 To Tribal Headquarters proj- July 19 - (10 a.m.) Fire Station review was to witness a project with Karla Sisco, TTAP specialist from ect is now completed. The Phase B pre-bid paving work is being advertised for sustainability and livability features OSU; Janice W. Brown, director of being a major consideration. Field Services-South, FHWA; Gary bids, which must be received by July 26 - (10 a.m.) PN Fire Sta- Since this type of project meets Corino, division administrator, Aug. 2, 2012. If the lowest bid is tion bid opening within the engineering budget, then all the FHWA guidelines for their Oklahoma division, FHWA; Ivan new project modeling for future Marrero, assistant division adminis- the Pawnee Nation Transportation August 8 - PBC approval Division will initiate a contract with funding, there was a desire to make trator Oklahoma division, FHWA; an on-site visit to compare actual Tom Goldsein, engineering and op- the successful bidder to perform the August 30 – Prior to this date no- field data to what they had moni- erations team leader, Oklahoma di- work, which should be completed tice to proceed by the end of this year. tored by correspondence throughout vision, FHWA and John Lairet, area the project lifetime. engineer, Oklahoma division, Recently the Transportation November 13 - Project projected Representatives also took the FHWA. Department hosted a field review completion date John Echohawk Serves Native Americans Through The NARF Submitted by the Communications Office strumental in many actions have legal representation on their Law, has worked for the NARF benefiting Native Ameri- Tribal rights for the first time on a ever since his graduation from law cans. broad scale.” Echohawk said. school due to his desire to provide Echohawk, the first “I would advise younger Native legal representation on the most im- graduate from the Univer- people to set their goals high, work portant cases to tribes, Native orga- sity of New Mexico's spe- hard and get their education – they nizations and individuals across the cial program to train Indian should following their interests and country. lawyers, was a founding their passion.” Echohawk comments regarding member of the American Echohawk’s duties include the one such instance. Indian Law Students As- supervision of 10 lawyers that liti- “The settlements in the tribal sociation. The attorney has gate more than 40 cases across the trust funds mismanagement cases been with NARF since its country out of three offices located across the country by the govern- Photo courtesy Photo of NARF formation in 1970 and as- in Boulder, Colo.; Washington, DC ment is an historic event and re- John E. Echohawk, executive sumed the role of executive and Anchorage, Alaska. solves one of the longest outstand- director of the Native American director in 1977. Echohawk, who has been named ing issues in Indian country.” Rights Fund (NARF), has been in- “Having organizations like the one of the 100 most influential law- Echohawk honored by Pawnee NARF enables Native people to yers in America by the National Nation, resolution on page 9. Page 8 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES Please understand that the fol- from the $4.4 million settlement. 4 months. Council approved the was approved. lowing are only a brief synopsis 6. Governing Documents Com- change in vendors. 5. Resolution 12-28 to Honor of topics and actions taken by the mittee (added item). Council and Recognize John Echohawk Pawnee Business Council (PBC). approved renaming the Commit- After Executive Session: was approved. tee to the Governing Documents 1. Council denied the submission 6. Resolution 12-19 for an Agri- May 24, 2012 PBC Meeting: Commission. Members will be of a gaming license for a TDC culture Lease was approved. appointed by President Gover Board appointee. 7. Added items: Approve 5 Six Council members were pres- with approval from Council. Budgets for the HCS Division ent and provided reports on their 7. Added item – Council was June 20, 2012, PBC Meeting that included the HCS Division meetings and committees since requested to establish a commis- Director and an Administrative the last Council meeting. Presi- sion to deal with social problems. Six Council members were pres- Assistant salaries and approved dent Gover and Karla Knife Chief Approved. Members will be ap- ent. President Gover and Roy Tay- funding to cover the shortfall for were excused. Executive Director pointed by President Gover with lor were excused. Council mem- theTitle VI A and C programs. Dawna Hare provided a brief re- approval from Council. bers and the Executive Director 8. Added item: Request to port. 8. The revised organizational provided reports on their activities change in the HCS elderly meals chart was approved. since the previous PBC meeting. policy regarding the removal of The minutes of the May 9, 2012 the 24 hour call in policy due to PBC meeting were approved. After Executive Session: The minutes of the May 24, 2012 its ineffectiveness. Council voted to evaluate the Ex- and June 2, 2012 (Quarterly) PBC Approved. Old Business: ecutive Director based on the ex- meetings were approved. 9. Resolution 12-30 – To draw- 1. Resolution 12-25 for the isting Executive Director job de- down Proceeds of Labor in the Pari Elder’s Project Grant was ap- scription on July 11, 2012. Old Business: amount of $116,258 to cover the proved. 1. Lillie Cummings requested Title VI-A and C and Division 2. Request to change banks to June 2, 2012, PBC Quarterly Council take action regarding the Director salary shortfall. Chase Bank – was approved. Meeting: petition that was presented at the May 24, 2012 meeting. The peti- June 28, 2012 PBC Meeting: New Business (with added items): Seven Council members were tion is being reviewed by the Paw- 1. A Request to purchase three present. President Gover was nee Nation Attorney General and All Council members were pres- ATV’s for Law Enforcement was excused. The Executive Direc- no action was taken at this time. ent for this one-item agenda approved. tor provided introductions to the meeting. 2. A Professional Service Agree- program reports. All program New Business: ment to add John Carter as a part- directors provided reports on the 1. THPO Officer, Gordon Ad- New Business: time public defender for Tribal programs under their divisions ams asked for direction regarding 1. A Request from the Pawnee Court was approved. for the first quarter as well as pro- the Pitahawirata Cemetery at Twin Indian Veteran’s Organization for 3. A request for a tribal contri- gram future needs. Mounds. Mr. Adams was instruct- funds for the Homecoming was bution for the Office of Environ- ed to work with the Property Com- approved. mental Health Project was tabled. Old Business: mittee on this issue. 2. Resolution 12-31 was ap- 4. A request to purchase a copier 1. The Transportation Depart- 2. The extended warranty for proved for the drawdown of for Building 64 from ANA funds ment requested a change in ven- the CAT equipment was tabled. $19,000 for the Pawnee Indian was approved. dor for a previously approved 3. The Indian Housing Plan was Veteran’s Homecoming. 5. Lillie Cummings presented a purchase of a truck bed. The pre- tabled. petition to Council requesting per viously approved vendor could 4. Resolution 12-27 to Honor capita payments to tribal members not provide the equipment for and Recognize Larry Echo-Hawk THIRD QUARTER 2012 RESOLUTIONS #12-25 – A Resolution to submit the Pari Elders Project Grant proposal – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. May 24, 2012 #12-26 – A resolution for enrollment (has not been presented.) #12-27 - A Resolution to Honor and Recognize Larry Echo-Hawk – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012. #12-28 – A Resolution to Honor and Recognize John Echohawk – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012. #12-29 – A Resolution for the BIA to approve an agriculture lease – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012. #12-30 – A Resolution to drawdown Proceeds of Labor in the amount of $116,258 for the Title VI A and C and Division Director salary shortfall – Ap- proved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012. #12-31 – A Resolution to drawdown Proceeds of Labor in the amount of $19,000 for the Pawnee Indian Veteran’s Organization – Approved by a vote of seven for, none against and one not voting. June 28, 2012. Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 9 John Echohawk Honored And Recognized For His Contributions Page 10 Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Summer Workers Energize Pawnee Nation Pawnee Nation Title VI Pawnee Nation Property (Left) Anna Pratt and Judiki Moses clean- up at Title VI. Anna attends Pawnee High School and Ju- diki attends Cushing High School.
(Right) Andrew Whiteshirt is a recent graduate of Pawnee High School. Photo by Paigelyn Moore Communications Office True Value Photo by Paigelyn Moore
The Pawnee Nation Summer Youth Work Program, sponsored by the Pawnee Nation Education office, enabled youth aged 14 - 21 to work within several divisions of Pawnee Nation, Pawnee Nation College and the City of Pawnee. “This is a great program that offers in- Photo by Toni Hill valuable insight for the youth on their areas Paigelyn Moore demonstrates her computer skills in the Com- munications Office. Paigelyn will be a junior at Pawnee High of work,” said Bill Bell, True Value employ- School. Photo by Toni Hill ee. “Paydon did awesome, he even drove a Paydon Moore will be a junior at Pawnee High School. fork lift and helped with loads, which made Pa Photo caption: (Left to right) Brianna Woommavovah, Joseph Fields, Marsha Hawkins, Krystal Leading Fox holding infant Ad- dilynn and Jacey Lookout enjoyed their interaction with the Pawnee Nation little ones. Destiny Chino not pictured. Photo by Toni Hill Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Page 11 Celebrating Pawnee Youth And Their Accomplishments City of Pawnee Library Pawnee Nation College Pawnee Nation IT Department Photo by Paigelyn Moore Photo by Toni Hill Dorcas Hall-Zotigh will be a sophomore at Pawnee Erik Moore shows Doug Long (sitting) a discovery on the Photo by Paigelyn Moore High School. Thomas Whiteshirt watches as Tsakuru Shawnee tries computer. Erik attends Pawnee Nigh School and Doug his had at computer maintenance. Both are students at goes to Free State High School. Gaming Commission Pawnee High School. Health and We cannot Community Services Pawnee Nation Tax Commission always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt Photo by Paigelyn Moore Jada Kanuho will be a sophomore at Pawnee High School. Photo by Patsy Cooper Photo by Paigelyn Moore Alexis Miller assists with a project. Terrance Fields will be a junior at Pawnee High Summer worker Matthew Gooday School. not pictured. Pawnee City Hall Pawnee City Hall summer workers (Front Left to Right) Tyler Wilson, Josh Hand and Ryland Moore. (Back Left to Right) Alex Roughface and Johnathan Snell. Photo by Toni Hill 2012 PHS graduate and Pawnee Nation tribal member, Brandon Powell, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Hillsdale College in Moore, Okla. Coach Mark Berokoff joined David and Noleen Powell as well as numerous others at the Pawnee Nation Wellness Center for the signing. Brandon is the grandson of Carole Chapman and the late Robert Chapman; the late Sue Lee and the great grandson of the late Ivy Pratt. Photo by Toni Hill Page 12 Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Health Walk Promotes Overall Well-Being By Barbara Attocknie Substance Abuse Coordinator one comes back next year and brings more people to participate. W e would like to give a spe- cial thanks to Arthur Submitted photo A t t o c k n i e Horseshoe Tournament winners and family Photo by Toni Hill for donating Get ready, get set ... go! Walkers hit the pavement to demonstrate components of healthy Horseshoe Tournament Winners lifestyles. all of the fruit First: Thomas Shannon & Jerel Flora The Pawnee Nation Substance showing the negative effects and for the walk Second: David Webb & Jay Bradley Third: Russell Jim & Albert Jim Abuse Program (SAP) along with consequences of abusing drugs and as well as a the help of the Health Promotion alcohol. special thanks Sober ’49 Contest Winners Disease Prevention (HPDP) pro- On June 30, the programs’ staff to the HPDP First: “Native Crew” – Frank Carson, Oliver Plumley, gram held the largest planned event held the annual Prevention Day staff, Suzy Chris Leadingfox, Justin Townsend, William St. Cyr of the year focused on prevention Horseshoe Tournament. There were K n i f e c h i e f Second: “Moon Dogs” – Frank Adson, Jason Light- which consisted of fun activities for more than 50 attendees at this event and Zack foot, Berwyn Moses Sr., Jeffrey Lightfoot, Tsakuru Shawnee the whole family to participate and alone. Martinez, for assisting us Third: “Possum Shell” – Wesley Roy, Randall Brown, get involved. After the traditional ceremo- Dwayne Iron, Thunder Lieb, Amos Littlecook The SAP and HPDP programs nies ended on Saturday night, the throughout the started off the activities with a health Programs hosted the annual “Sober activities. walk. Each participant walked a ‘49” Contest. There were four teams T- s h i r t s lengthy course which included a that entered the contest and atten- were designed tour of the event facilities located dance was well over 300. by Josh Till- on the Pawnee Reservation. We’d like to give special “Thank man, Fitness After completing the course, You” to Deer Woman Snags for Nation atten- each participant received a com- competing and being very good dant. memorative T-shirt and was entered sports. T h a n k into drawings to compete for a great These events are the largest you to every- selection of door prizes. and probably the most impactful one else that Counselor Mike Ortiz then gave events we hold for Pawnee Nation helped in any a presentation over the positive ef- and the surrounding community as way and for fects of not choosing to abuse drugs they reach all ages and all walks of helping pre- and alcohol. After the presentation, life. vent alco- our team dedicated some time with We hope that everyone enjoyed hol and drug Submitted photo the youth to show some activities all of the offerings and hope every- abuse! Sober ’49 Contest winners Intern Learns Skills Of The Trade My name is Bailee Apple- nology for two years and will be communities grow and have a bet- gate, and this summer I have been continuing to pursue a bachelor’s ter understanding of roads and fa- an intern for the Pawnee Nation degree. cilities. This summer internship at Department of Transportation I didn’t know I always wanted the Pawnee Nation has given me a & Safety through the Oklahoma to be in construction, I did know lot of experience and learning as I State University (OSU) LTAP that I wanted to help people and pursue my career. program in Stillwater, Okla. communities and my family comes I greatly appreciate the oppor- I have attended OSU for four from a long line of construction tunity that the Pawnee Nation and years and will be starting my background. The reason I chose OSU LTAP have given me, and Submitted photo fifth year this fall. I have studied Construction Management Tech- hope to be back next summer for Construction Management Tech- nology is because I enjoy helping another internship. Chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Page 13 Pa enings Dancers featuring cloth and buckskin dancers followed by straight dancers enter the arena. pp (Top Left) Soar- ing Eagle Wade (5) (left) dressed in Fancy Dance regalia poses with Kitsy Rice dressed in cloth regalia. (Right) Grass Dancers, Tradi- tional Dancers and Fancy Danc- ers participate in a War Dance. Miss Indian Oklahoma Brittany Morgan Hill. Photos by Toni Hill unless otherwise noted. Pawnee nation ha nation Pawnee Granddaughter Elizabeth Jefferson and Grandma Karen Haymond. Submitted photo. Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 15 Indian Veterans Homecoming Powwow p Celebrates Native American Culture ha nation awnee The Pawnee Indian Veterans’ 66th Annual Homecoming Pow- wow held June 28 - 30 and July 1 honored military from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Powwow, held at Memorial Field, offered many activi- ties including dance contests for all ages, the Hawk Chief Run, the M. Yellowhorse Softball Tournament and a Homecoming Parade. Straight Dancers pose. The Riding In family with Danon Hare. pp Photos by Toni Hill Hill Toni by Photos The contestants of the Cloth Dance contest. (Above) The 2012-2013 In- enings dian Veterans Princess (left) Judiki Moses and the former Princess Cedar Rain Yellow- mule. (Left) The contestants of the Jiggle and Fancy Shawl con- test. Page 16 chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 State Representatives Dennis Casey and Seneca Scott Visit The Pawnee Nation Museum and Reservation Photo by Paigelyn Moore Photo by Toni Hill A traditional drum highlighting the face of a Native American history. (Left to Right) Pawnee Mayor Brad Sewell, Rep. Dennis Casey, Pawnee Business Council PP ENINGS President Marshall Gover, Rep. Seneca Scott and Clay Scott. On June 29, Dennis Casey (R), Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 35, and Seneca Scott (D), Okla- homa House of Representatives, District 72, joined Paw- HA nee Mayor Brad Sewell for a tour of the Pawnee Nation Museum and Pawnee Reservation. Prior, Pawnee Business Council President Marshall Gover presented each with a signed copy of the book en- titled Pawnee Pride, A History of Pawnee County. The delegates were also joined by Pawnee Nation em- ployees Gordon Adams, Toni Hill and Dan Fields. Other guests included Rep. Scott’s mother Rita and children Harper (7) and Clay (5). A display of feathers honoring the tradition of the Pawnee Tribe. Photo by Paigelyn Moore For additional details about the Pawnee Nation Museum, visit www.pawneenation.org. For touring Phyllis Soxie Retires After 33 information, call (918) 762-3621. Years of Service A piece of an NATION oak tree symbolizing Pawnee Na- tion’s and the Pawnee Tribe’s estab- lishment and resilience. Photo by Paigelyn Moore A retirement lunch held June 26 honored long-time em- ployee Phyllis Soxie who served as the Grants and Contracts AWNEE Manager for Pawnee Nation. Phyllis began employment with P Pawnee Nation in 1978 and served 33 years. Family members and employees attended and shared mem- ories and stories demonstrating Soxie’s years of dedication to Photo by Toni Hill the Pawnee Tribe. Phyllis Soxie poses with her son, Francis Soxie at her retirement lunch. chaticks si Chaticks - August/September 2012 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 17 TERO Provides Step-By-Step Instruction On Window Installment P AWNEE NATION Photos by Dan Fields Dusty Eaves (left), Ronnie Cooper (right) and Ronnie Cooper removes and reframes old in- Dusty Eaves (front) prepares the new trim boards while Ronnie Cooper continues to reframe. Sonny (Arthur) Fields (inside) install and seal efficient windows. the new, double -glass windows. Summer Youth Culture and Language Camp Educates And Mentors Submitted by the Education Department Guest speakers include Lar- HA ry Goodfox, Herb Adson, Pat Leadingfox, Deb Echohawk, Adrian Spottedhorsechief and Tom Knifechief. The 2012 Roster in- PP ENINGS cludes Devon Chapman, Joe Chapman,Nolan C h a p m a n , T e r r i e n Exum,Gabreal Garcia,Isaiah Grant,Taylor Grant, Elizabeth Jefferson, Tyler Jim, Jaden Leadingfox, Patrick Leadingfox III, Skidi Star Leadingfox, Sky Seeing Leadingfox, Wicanhpi 02 Mountain, Kyle Pratt, Brian Ramirez, Sherry Ramirez, Vic- toria Ramirez, Emerald Rice, Photo by Toni Hill Karen Rice, Sabryna Rice, An- The above picture reflects a portion of the energy and creativity possessed by the children following a puppet show tonio Rocha, Brandon Smith Jr, that entertained parents and guests. Haeli Stevens, Cole Waller. Staff: Phammie Littlesun-Language In- The Pawnee Nation Summer Youth Nation Education Department director, structor, Bunky Echohawk, Jasha Ly- Culture & Language Camp held June sessions promoted a positive and proud ons, Rosetta Clark, Jessica Leadingfox 18 - 27 offered many amenities. Ac- attitude about Pawnee language and and Paigelyn Moore. cording to Freda Tippeconnie, Pawnee culture for the youth in attendance. Page 18 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Yearly Exams… Have you Had Yours? By Jaime Jestes Diabetes Program Administrative Assistant It is not unheard of to make tion, and TB test, whereas an EKG Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program If you are a client within the multiple visits to your health care is only recommended bi-annually or better manage the disease, each cli- Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program, provider when living with diabetes. twice per year. ent has the opportunity to partici- please provide all documentation of Some may think that it is only im- A person with diabetes should pate in the Nike N7 incentive shoe the exam requirements in order to portant to have lab work done once have their A1c tested every three program. qualify for the free Nike N7 shoes. or twice a year. However, this is not to four months and blood pressure The Nike N7’s are a walking If you are not a client with in the the case. It is recommended that should be taken at every visit. By shoe offered to clientele free of Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program people with diabetes receive exams completing the recommended ex- charge as all requirements for the there is an option to purchase the throughout the year to help better ams and tests, the chances for ob- program are met. Nike N7 shoes for $55. manage and control the disease. taining a controlled status of diabe- The required annual exams/vis- If you have any questions re- According to Indian Health Ser- tes increases. its for the N7 incentive shoe pro- garding the program, would like to vices, there are exams and tests that The staff of the Pawnee Nation gram are: lab work – at least one purchase shoes, or if we may be of should be conducted on an annual or Diabetes Program along side Indian time a year, eye exam, foot exam, any assistance in helping manage bi-annual basis. Health Services strongly urges any- dental exam and meter download your diabetes, please give us a call The annual, once per year, rec- one living with diabetes to receive – at least two times per year. Doc- at (918) 762-4045 or stop by our of- ommended exams and tests consist all of the recommended exams and umentation of annual exam/visits fice as we will be glad to assist you! of cholesterol, GFR (glomerular fil- tests. must date within fiscal year Oct. 1, tration rate), dental, eye, foot, nutri- As a way to help clients of the 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012. TERO Serves Pawnee Community By Dan Fields TERO Compliance Officer The purpose of the Pawnee Na- Sonny (Arthur) Fields as the instruc- tion, Tribal Employment Rights Act is tor. to ensure fair employment opportuni- Skills gained include sheet rock- ties for Indians, by creating employ- ing, hanging, mud and taping, tex- ment and training options for mem- turing, painting and flooring. Several bers of the Pawnee Nation and other additional projects are in the wings Native Americans. waiting. The Pawnee Nation Tribal Em- “One of the main objectives of ployment Rights Office (TERO) also TERO involves providing training aids in the prevention of discrimina- and assistance to unemployed Tribal tion against Indians regarding hiring members,” said Dan Fields, TERO practices within the territorial juris- compliance officer. “The RRRP is one diction of the Pawnee Nation of Okla- way TERO accomplishes that objec- homa as defined by section 03 (t). tive and supports the entire Pawnee In October 2011, the Pawnee Na- Tribe.” tion TERO Program kicked off its Recent projects include replacing Residential Remodel and Repair Pro- a ceiling damaged by water, treating gram, (RRRP). The RRRP is designed a wall board with termite damage and to improve the living conditions of replacing windows. Tribal members while training young Services include home remodel men in construction type techniques and the Red Cedar Cutting program. that will help them establish success- For more information, contact ful careers. the TERO office at (918) 762-3227. The Pawnee Nation Housing Au- Please also notify if interested in a thority provided TERO with the proj- custom hay baling. ect house. TERO enrolled six young Please see page 16 for photos. men in this training program with Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 19 Birthday Wishes Congratulations Leah Bayhylle Community Hig Congratulations to Leah Bayhylle. Leah received a Bachelor of Science from the College of Human Sciences in Design, Housing and Merchandis- ing. Leah is the daughter of Maurice and Gwen Bayhylle, Glenpool, Okla., granddaughter of the late Batiste and Anita Bayhylle, Cushing, Okla. and the late Bill and Jo DeBolt of Glen- pool, Okla. This is the third gradu- ate from Oklahoma State University (OSU) for this Bayhylle family and second graduate for Maurice’s family. Submitted photo Maurice oldest daughter Amanda (Left to Right) Leah Bayhylle and Amanda Coburn Bayhylle Bayhylle Coburn received her Bach- both recived great honors. elor of Science Degree in 2005 from the Photo by Joe Don College of Human Environmental Sciences in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. They Happy 10th Birthday Donnie Roaming Warrior. We love follow in there Uncle’s footsteps, Neil Bayhylle, he received a bachelor’s degree in Busi- you! Mom and Robbie Joe ness from OSU. The Bayhylle family is very proud of them and what they have accomplished. Veterans Demonstrate Excellence, Dedication (Right) Congratulations to Second Lieu- tenant Edward Echohawk and his wife Danielle, on graduating from Oklahoma State University May 2012. Edward re- ceived a Master of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences in Political Science and Danielle received a Master of Sci- ence from the College of Science in Nu- tritional Sciences. Spottedhorsechief “Some people live an entire lifetime and Photo by Pias Levi Star Spottedhorsechief celebrated his first birthday wonder if they have h on July 14, 2011. ever made a differ- ence in the world, but the Marines (soldiers) lig don’t have that prob- lem.” – Ronald Reagan Photo by OSU-ROTC (Left to Right) Second Lieutenant Edward Echohawk and his wife Danielle pose following joint academic accomplishments. Edward serves in the Army, In- fantry Branch. h (Left) We are very proud of Brian (Beau) Bayhylle, son of Thomas Neil Bayhylle and grandson of Batiste and Anita Bayhylle. He has extended ts his service contract for another six years. At the end of June, he and 3,700 other servicemen will be deploy. This will be Beau’s second term to serve overseas. Submitted photo (Left to Right) Brian and Stephanie Bayhylle pose prior to Brian’s deployment. Brian serves in the U.S. Army, Co A (FSC) 120th ENG. Page 20 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Healthier Individuals Equal “The Greatest Nation” By Chelsie Baldwin VAW Program Coordinator and beneficial er, “Pawnee Nation is the greatest life into this world. Parents taught to our couples, Nation!” Accordingly, the commu- and modeled that to bring harm to our families nity, families, and individuals of the a woman or a child was one of the and communi- Pawnee Nation will live in balance, greatest insults to the gift of life. In ties of today; love, and peace and maintained part this was a recognition that we just as they were throughout time. are not simply making decisions to in keeping the The cultural practices of a tribe serve our needs, but to serve the lives, families provided consistent reinforcement needs of generations to come- for and communi- of positive teachings. For example, some, seven generations to come. ties of our ances- grandparents were teachers; sharing Different lessons were learned tors whole and the wisdom gained through years at different stages of life. As young healthy. of life experiences. This passing of people approached puberty, many Photo by Paigelyn Moore If we raise wisdom is an elemental part of be- cultures conduct ceremonies that Healthier lifestyles can lead to more satisfying long-term healthier indi- coming an Elder. They could share provide instruction on the changing relationships. viduals- physi- teachings about healthy relation- expectation for the young person. cally, mentally, Among the many Native peo- ships from their life experiences, This likely includes detailed infor- spiritually, and emotionally- they ples, our traditional teachings were from ancient stories or lessons from mation reserved for the responsibil- are better able to maintain healthier a source of strength and survival. the animals- for example, the eagle ities of manhood and womanhood; couple relations. A couple with a These teachings helped us to under- choosing a mate… it is a process of we must teach our children how to healthier relationship is better able stand who we are, how we fit into course! An Elder taught and role- be a woman or man by example and to raise children in a healthy family. the world and how we relate to the modeled the importance of choos- word. It is never too late to begin Healthier families would contrib- many things in the world around us. ing your words carefully as not to this process with our children. The ute to a healthier community, with These teachings came in many bring harm to another and to be best thing we can do is start today. people seeking to live in better bal- forms. Some were teachings from careful where you place your feet so I challenge Piíta and Tsápaat: ance with each other and with the an ancient time when the world the generations to come will know as grandparents, aunties and un- world around them. This results in a was a very different place – before to walk in a good way. They shared cles, brothers and sisters, mothers community where people are watch- it changed into the world we know teachings of honor, respect and striv- and fathers: follow your ancestor’s ing out for each other- making sure today. Some were teachings of the ing for the good of the community. teachings and values, passed down each other’s needs are being met; natural world – lessons from the an- Aunties and Uncles were often through untold generations. These nobody goes without; all children imals, birds, fish, plants and many the disciplinarians, but they were beliefs and values help keep our Na- are kept safe; everyone shares the others who were the original teach- also good role models. The young tive families stable, healthy and re- same stories, the same lessons and ers. And some were the lessons of children modeled themselves after silient. May we have an ever-grow- the same consequences; the commu- the life experiences of previous gen- the aunties and uncles. The older ing commitment to re-awaken these nity draws together to collectively erations – what they lived through, adult modeled after the grandpar- teachings and bring them back as face the challenges and hardships what they learned and how they ents; often accompanying and as- valuable elements of who we are as of life; and the community shares in pass this knowledge forward to help sisting them through a number of a cultural community; for we know the benefits of a cohesive extended us survive and thrive today. daily or seasonal tasks while learn- that these traditional teachings and family caring for each other. Examining our Native cultures ing the role and responsibilities of values will bring us full circle once The Pawnee people believe that and the many traditional teachings an adult. Teachings and role model- again. May we always honor our life centers around the family; that about establishing and maintain- ing of healthy relationships would women and children. Amen! families must have unity and must ing healthy, committed, long-term be passed on through activities. For more information on domes- work together and be kind to one an- relationships- what might be called Parents were nurturers and pri- tic violence, sexual assault, or stalk- other. Families make up the strength “marriage” today – we find there are mary caregivers, but were also the ing contact cbaldwin@pawneena- of a band and all the bands must be many teachings still available to us primary role models for their chil- tion.org or call (918) 399-3310. strong to make a strong Nation. As and many remain just as valuable dren. A woman was considered sa- quoted by President Marshall Gov- cred for her ability to bring new DHCS Says Thank You On behalf of the Pawnee Nation Division of Health & Community Services (DHCS), the members of the Health Fair planning committee would like to thank everybody who participated in the annual Health Fair, which was held June 29, 2012. We appreciate you taking the time to join us in making this year’s Health Fair a great success. There were over (410) community members, along with venders, that attended the event. In addition, thank you to all the people, vendors, and programs who donated a door prize. All donations were greatly appreciated. Page 21 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Adventurers Climb Walls And Zip Though Space At OSU Community Hig By Suzy Knife Chief HP/DP Healthy Nation Coordinator June 29 - 30. The Health and Com- Health Walk kicked munity Service. off the two-day The camp for 2nd event and everybody - 5th graders was who participated in July 16 - 20 and the the walk received a camp for 6th - 12th T-shirt designed by graders was July 23 Josh Tillman, Paw- - 27. Both camps nee Nation Fitness were held from 9 Center attendant. Af- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ter the walk, youth at the Pawnee Na- activities were held tion Wellness Cen- outside the Fitness ter Gymnasium. Center and a Preven- Fitness and edu- tion Day Horseshoe cational activities, Photo by Suzy Knife Chief Tournament was games and team Photo by Suzy Knife Chief Tsa Kuru Shawnee challenges gravity. held the following sports all took “Piece of Cake!” Words possibly spoken by Jason day. HP/DP Healthy place and North as he scales a large climbing wall. On May 12, fifteen individu- Nation also coordinated with h e a l t h y als participated in the Oklahoma David Powell for the “Men of l u n c h e s State University’s Outdoor Ad- Men” 3 on 3 Basketball Tour- were pro- venture Challenge Course. It nament. Following Saturday vided. was a great day to experience night’s Pawnee Indian Veterans F o r physical activity as well as team Homecoming Powwow, a Sober more in- building games. Lunch was 49 contest topped the night off formation provided by the HP/DP Healthy with great singing and participa- regarding Nation program. Following tion. It was a very busy week- H e a l t h y lunch, the group accomplished end but well worth it! Nation’s wall climbing, the zip line, and Other HP/DP Healthy Nation projects, climbed the wood pole 30 feet projects included: “Maintaining c o n t a c t high to jump out towards a tra- Homeland Ties” 3 on 3 Basket- Z a c k peze bar. Fears were faced and ball Tournament held on July 7. Martinez conquered! All proceeds went towards the or Suzy Healthy Nation collaborated Seeds Preservation Project. HP/ K n i f e and assisted with the Substance Photo by Suzy Knife Chief DP Healthy Nation also spon- C h i e f Abuse Program (SAP) for Pre- “We’re gonna do what?!” Another team building game where all sored a Summer Camp in col- at (918) h vention Days which was held participants must work together to go through the web to the laboration with the Division of 762-2153. other side, without touching the web! Food Distribution Center Announces Changes lig Submitted by: Florissa Kanuho Food Distribution Coordinator In May 2012 changes were This will now include the egg and spaghetti sauce. es with the meat products. The made to the FDPIR Food Package noodles. The Chunky Beef Stew has take rate will remain the same as that consolidated similar food cat- Participants will now receive been moved into the soup catego- three units per person each month. egories into one and changed the one 16 oz. package of crackers per ry. The new take rate for soups The fruit and nut mix (new take rate of a few products. person each month. will be three units. item) will be included in the pea- h The Quick Oats and Farina Fresh, canned and dried fruit The canned and dry beans are nut butter and peanuts category. will now be combined into one are now in one category, with a combined into one category with The take rate will remain the same category and participants will now new take rate of 10 units of fruit a new take rate of four units of of one (1) unit per person each ts receive one package each month. per person each month. The fresh beans per person each month. A month. All pasta and rice products and canned vegetable products two-pound bag of dry beans will For a more concise list, please will also be combined into one have a new take rate of 11 units count as two units. contact the Food Distribution category with a take rate of five per person each month. This will Frozen turkey breast (new Center at (918) 762-2541. pounds per person each month. now include dehydrated potatoes item) will be included in the choic- Page 22 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Pawnee Nation Participates In Inter-tribal Competition Submitted by Mike Ortiz Substance Abuse Program Counselor Laughter was constant through- To help us ease our pain, our hosts may wish to participate. Pawnee Nation representatives out the game making the experience graciously provided lunch consist- As plans finalize, we will pass recently participated in an invitation more than enjoyable. ing of hot dogs, chips and drinks that information along and hope- inter-tribal softball game with the There were a few outstanding (water). fully have even more participation. Iowa Tribe courtesy of Gary Pratt. plays but there were a bunch more We will continue to network Long term, it would be of great The game was played at the that would have made the blooper with the Iowas and try to continue benefit if this were to expand to oth- Iowa’s fields on a Saturday morn- reel on Sports Center. Those of us these types of events. Plans are be- er tribes in Oklahoma. ing and turned out to be an absolute that are of “age” realized that “the ing made to also sponsor a basket- So we will continue to plug blast. No score was kept and there older we get the better we were” is ball game, not a tournament, at the along and see if this can become a were no age limits involved. more than just a passing statement. Iowas’ fields in August for any that reality. Black Bean Salad - A Great Summer Option By Monie Horsechief Title VI Head Cook Ingredients and diced bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, 2 (15 oz.) can black beans, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro lime juice, and Italian dressing. rinsed and drained 1 lime, juiced or 1 T. lime juice Season with salt and pepper. 2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel ½ cup Italian salad dressing Toss, and chill until serving. corn, drained Salt and pepper to taste 8 green onions, chopped Prep Time: 20 minutes 1 red bell pepper, chopped and Preparation Reading in: 20 minutes diced In a large bowl, combine the Servings: 12 1 cucumber – peeled, chopped, black beans, corn, green onions, Photo by Monie Horsechief My Hands Submitted by Mike Ortiz Substance Abuse Program Counselor My hands have done many won- I learned to operate machinery and to express love and provide help to steered the car across the center line derful things during my life. As an equipment with them. family and those that may need as- and became responsible for ending infant I used them to explore the Then the most important use of sistance. an innocent being’s life. On another new world around me. all for them happened. My children Then one day my hands were day my hands were responsible for Many times they told me what came into this world. My hands led down a different path. My hands giving a substance to another that was good or what might be bad. learned to be soft and comforting as picked up that first bottle of alcohol took them on the wrong path. If my They were among the first things I I held them or I needed to express or took the joint or pill or pipe and hands were in control would any of used to develop trust. kindness, love or support for them. took that first hit. this had happened? As I grew older, they allowed My hands also learned to be firm Before long my hands were I realize that my hands only did me to play games. I learned to catch when the need for discipline was defenseless as they just accepted what my thoughts told them to do. I and throw with them. I also learned called for. whatever was put into them. They understand now that I am the one re- to use my hands in communicating. Over the years my hands were forgot what it was to feel both the sponsible for all that has happened, I learned to write with them. required to do many things. They good and bad emotions that they both good and bad. I understand I used them to help express my- defended me well in battle. had known before they were under that I cannot change my past. I do self during conversation and when They expressed signs of warn- the control of alcohol and drugs. understand that I can change my fu- I needed to say something without ings to those that may have had My hands no longer were steady, ture with the help of family and true the use of words. desires to cause harm to myself or they began to shake and tremble. friends. I continued to grow and so did others. They no longer felt love and kind- Again my hands have learned to the ability of what my hands could They helped teach new skills to ness. All they know now is how to be productive and provide a guiding do. My hands became my tools for many that had need of my experi- get that next drink or fix. source for others in a good way. work. I learned to work in the land. ence. Above all my hands were able Then something happened, they Disclaimer: The above article is for informational purposes only and not meant to suggest any actions. Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 23 DARRELL LAWRENCE RICE May 5, 1950 -- May 20, 2012 15 days. television. kins, Okla.; Jaden Rice, Perkins, D a r r e l l Darrell is survived by his wife, Okla.; Tristin Feathers, Ponca City, served in the Cynthia Rice, Pawnee, Okla.; four Okla.; three aunts, Wanda Kanuho, U.S. Army and sons, Darrell Rice, Jr. and family, Pawnee, Okla.; Florence Goodfox, was a Vietnam Stillwater, Okla.; Matthew Rice, Sr. Pawnee, Okla.; Elvina Wilson, Tul- Veteran. A print- and family, Stillwater, Okla.; Ben sa, Okla., plus a number of other er by trade, Dar- Stewart and family, Fort Bremerton, relatives, and many friends. rell worked at the Wa.; Bronson Rice, Pawnee, Okla. Darrell was preceded in death Pawnee Chief, two daughters, Annie Lynn Rice by his parents, Lynn Rice, Sr. and before going to and family, Stillwater, Okla.; Leilah Rena Goodfox Rice; two brothers, work for Indian Ann Rice, Pawnee, Okla; three Jeffrey R. Rice, and Rodney H. Health Services. brothers, Lynn Rice, Jr. and family, Rice; daughter, Lisa A. Rice; neph- A member Texas; Mitchell Rice and family, ew Kyle “Jess” Mann and sister-in- of the Pitahawi- Tulsa, Okla.; Tom Rice and family, law, Lily Rice. rata Band of the Fairfax, Okla.; two sisters, Clarice Services were held at 10 a.m., Pawnee Nation, Rice Tselee and family, Stillwater, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Darrell was a Okla.; Rosemary Rice and fam- Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event ceremonial and ily, Pawnee, Okla.; 12 grandchil- Center, Pawnee, Okla. with the Na- Submitted photo cultural leader. dren, Andrew Rice; Adousha Rice; tive American Church officiating. Darrell Lawrence Rice was He married Danielle Hawkins; Halla Hawkins; Interment was at the North Indian born on May 5, 1950 in Pawnee, Cynthia Horsechief Rice on June Bryan Hawkins; Sabian Hawkins, Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla. under the Okla. to Lynn Rice, Sr. and Rena 27, 1999 in Pawnee, Okla. all of Pawnee, Okla.; Alissia Rice, direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Goodfox Rice. He passed from this Rice enjoyed cooking, garden- Okemah, Okla.; Matthew Rice, Pawnee, Okla. life on Sunday, May 20, 2012 hav- ing, woodworking and most of all Jr., Okemah, Okla.; Jo Anna Rice, ing reached the age of 62 years, and being with his family watching Stillwater, Okla.; Mya Rice, Per- GEORGINA ELAINE CAHWEE ROWE Jan. 9, 1947 -- June 22, 2012 ma Taylor Cah- zations for Pickett Chapel United Danny Cahwee of Sapulpa, Okla.; wee. She passed Methodist. She was a homemaker Dwayne Cahwee and wife Yvonne from this life to be and loved looking after her grand- of Broken Arrow, Okla.; sisters, with her Lord on children. She will be greatly missed Debra Cahwee and Carol Cahwee June 22, 2012. by all the lives she touched. of Sapulpa, Okla. She is also sur- Georgina was She was preceded in death by vived by 10 grandchildren and two the eldest of seven her parents Mose Cahwee and Thel- great-grandchildren; uncle, Elmer children. She was ma Taylor Cahwee and sister Gwen Taylor, of Bristow; aunt, Betty married to Jack Cahwee Taylor. Jones and husband Harrell Jones Rowe on April 18, She is survived by her husband of Kellyville, Okla. plus a host of 1969. Together Jack of the home; sons Kevin Rowe Pawnee Nation relatives. they raised four and wife Ellen of Sapulpa, Okla.; Wake services were held Mon- Submitted photo children. Brian Rowe and wife Dawn of day, June 25, 2012 at 7 p.m. and She worked for Stillwater, Okla; daughters, Jackie funeral services were held Tuesday, Georgina Elaine Cahwee Rowe Creek Nation Head Start in its early Rowe of Tulsa, Okla.; JoNita Rowe June 26th, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Pickett was born in Pawnee, Okla. on Jan. years as a teacher’s aide. Georgina and Anthony Lunsford of Sapulpa, Chapel. Burial was at South Heights 9, 1947 to Mose Cahwee and Thel- was active in her church organi- Okla.; brothers, Philip Cahwee and Cemetery. Page 24 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Billye Dean Nelson Feb. 9, 1926 -- July 11, 2012 Longtime Ardmoreite, Billye Dean Nel- later in private care. son, 86, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Survivors include her son, John Villines, an Ardmore convalescent home following an Shawnee, Okla.; her granddaughter, Chris- extended illness. tie Villines; her sister and nephews of Ard- Daughter of the late John and Goldie more, Okla.; Connie Coburn, Buster Johnson Mae Carrion Nelson, Billye was born Feb. 9, and Wayne McWhirt and a niece, Pam Tabor, 1926 in Pawhuska, Okla. She graduated from Moore, Okla. Pawhuska High School as part of the class of Graveside rites were held at 1:30 p.m. 1944 and later received her registered nurse Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Highland degree. Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla. Of Baptist faith and Native American her- Services were entrusted to the care of itage, she was a member of the Pawnee Tribe. Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crema- Billye devoted her life to being a nurse. For tory. An online guestbook may be signed at 25 years she served in Pauls Valley, then at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com Memorial Hospital in Ardmore, Okla. and Submitted photo KAREN MAUDE HORSECHIEF Nov. 30, 1952 -- July 7, 2012 Kitkehahki and Chaui. tiring. Karen was preceded in death by She attended Paw- She was a dedicated Jehovah’s her parents, Vance HorseChief, Sr., nee Public Schools and Witness for 30 years and enjoyed and Elizabeth HorseChief; grand- graduated with the class talking about the promises of the parents, Will Justice and Dolly Sher- of 1970, then attended Bible. She really enjoyed being with man, and Delbert HorseChief, Sr., Northern Oklahoma Col- all of her nieces, nephews, “grand- and Minnie HorseChief; brothers lege in Tonkawa, Okla. children," friends and co-workers. and sisters, Darwina “Vale” Yellow- and obtained her busi- She always made new friends and Mule, Robert Jay GoodChief, Justine ness degree and stenogra- renewed acquaintances whereever Rice, Christine Collins, Betty Sue pher certificate. She also she went. She really enjoyed raising GoodChief and Vance HorseChief, attended U.C.O. in Ed- her three cats, K. C., Cato and Juda- Jr.; nephews and nieces, Randy mond, and obtained her kee. GoodChief, Sunny Sue Jessepe and Business Administration She enjoyed watching the Uni- Crystal HorseChief; aunts, Verona degree. versity of Oklahoma and liked many YellowHorse, Gene Little Sun and Submitted photo She has worked for sports. She played basketball, soft- Sadie Gonzales; uncles, Wilson Karen Maude HorseChief was the Pawnee Nation of ball and bowled during her school Moore, Levi HorseChief, Delbert born on Nov. 30, 1952 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, Veterans Hospital in To- days, and also enjoyed dancing at HorseChief, Alexander, Lewis, Ellis Okla. to Vance HorseChief Sr. and peka, Kan., and began working for family “get-to-gethers." and aunt, Adeline HorseChief. Elizabeth F. Justice HorseChief. the Pawnee Bureau of Indian Af- Karen is survived by her sister; Services were held at 11 a.m., She passed from this life on July fairs (BIA) in oil and gas. She trans- Minnie Ruth Rice; aunts, Regina Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the 7, 2012 at her home in Anadarko, ferred to Yuma, Ariz. with the BIA; Wilson and Neva Moore, all of Paw- Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Build- Okla. having reached the age of 59 worked in the area office in Musk- nee, Okla.; Susan Moore, Red Rock, ing, Pawnee, Okla., with Bob White years, seven months and eight days. ogee in personnel management; Okla.; uncle, Algar HorseChief, officiating. Interment was at the She was a full Pawnee, being a then transferred to the regional area Yale, Okla. plus many nieces, neph- North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, descendant of all four Bands of the office in Anadarko where she com- ews, cousins, grandchildren and Okla., under the direction of Poteet Pawnee Tribe; Skidi, Petahawirata, pleted 31 years of service before re- friends. Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla. Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Page 25 JARVIS SNAKE LeROY Nov. 28, 1953 -- June 27, 2012 Tribe of Nebraska and the Buf- cluded woodworking, baby sitting non LeRoy, Bronson Roughface Jr., falo Clan of the Ponca Nation, and spending time with his grand- Sam Anderson, Henry Logan Le- his Ponca name was Ne-Ah-Ke- children. Roy Jr., Ivan Cries-For- Ribs, Wayne Bah- Nonh (Race to the Water). In the 1994, his health started Cries-For-Ribs, Robert Cries-For- He was the great-great grandson to decline but he also was led to his Ribs and Andrew Stevens; adopted of Chief Big Snake and Chief true life calling, he became a true brother, Vann BigHorse; sisters, Di- Standing Bear of the Ponca Na- follower and gave his life to God. ana Haddock, Claudina Downing, tion. He was a member of the Paw- Nelcine Warrior, Roxanne Cornell He attended Ponca City area nee Indian Baptist Church, the Otoe and Rebecca DeHart; adopted sister schools, and then his senior year Indian Baptist Church and the Faith Freda Homeratha. he transferred to Chilocco Indian Indian Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his School graduating in 1971. After He is survived by his wife and parents, Henry Logan and Evelyn graduating from high school, he love of his life, Linda S. LeRoy (Snake) LeRoy; grandparents, Lo- attended Haskell Institute where of the home, Pawnee, Okla.; three gan Henry and Susan (McCauley) he played football and then trans- children, Amon I. LeRoy, Kath- LeRoy and Henry and Ida (Wolf) ferred to Okmulgee Tech. erine L. Brady and husband, Thad Snake; uncles and aunts, Howard Jarvis married his s o u l and Kristie R. Choate and husband, and Lucy (Snake) Cries-For-Ribs, mate Linda S. Mathews on Nov. Lance, all of Pawnee, Okla.; seven Levi, Katherine (Snake) Stevens 26, 1976 at the Ponca Indian grandchildren, La Rena May Co- and Howard Snake; brothers, Logan Submitted photo Baptist Church, officiated by zad-Tawkoyty, Xander Blay Brady, Henry LeRoy, Nelson Roughface Jarvis Snake LeRoy was born Rev. Eddie Lindsey. Ericka Jai Brady, Addyson Evelyn and Wallace Costello; sisters, Velda on Nov. 28, 1953 to loving parents, Jarvis was a strong advocate for LeRoy, “Baby” Jarvis Snake LeRoy McClellan, Gladys Pettit and Glad- Evelyn (Snake) and Henry Logan higher education and served on both Brady, Tsa La Gi Dae Brady and ys Burris and grandson Malachi J. LeRoy in Pawnee, Okla. On the Title VII and J.O.M Indian Educa- Sabrina Jaedyn Choate; grandchil- Choate. beautiful morning of June 27, 2012 tion for more than 25 years. Dur- dren Alexandria, Destiny, Theron Services were held at noon Sat- our father, “Papa” and husband was ing this time he held the position as Jr, Leland Chino, Jackie, Jonathan, urday, June 30, 2012 at the Pawnee called home and his spirit walked president serving faithfully. Frankie Lynn, Corbin, Cameron Indian Baptist Church, Pawnee, into heavenly paradise. His employment included Titus Soxie, Darren, Elias, Jay and Ga- Okla. Interment was at Ponca Tribal He was a strong man of God and Manufacturing, Pawnee Nation of briel Clark. All held a special place Cemetery, White Eagle, Okla. un- never faltered in his faith. He was Oklahoma and Ponca Food Distri- in their “Papa’s” heart and prayers. der the direction of Poteet Funeral an enrolled member of the Omaha bution, retiring in 1996. Hobbies in- Brothers include Dana LeRoy, Shan- Home, Pawnee, Okla. “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Foster Care Provides Love And Hope By Kari Little Indian Child Welfare Director sense of joy and accomplishment. side the home. All kinds of homes one or two cases to monitor, which Homes are needed for children Foster parents are able to help chil- are needed for all kinds of children. involves meeting with the children of all ages, from birth to 17, and dren through a difficult time, teach Another great way to get involved and providing reports to the court. for all lengths of time, from a few them life skills and help them devel- and help kids is through the Pawnee For more information about the days to a few years. Foster parents op into strong and capable people. Court Appointed Special Advocate Pawnee CASA Program, contact are asked to do a very difficult job; There is no specific “type” of (CASA) Program. CASA volun- Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776. For to make a child a part of their fam- foster home. Foster parents can be teers are individuals who receive more information about becoming a ily without knowing how long this single or married, have other chil- training to be advocates for kids in- foster parent, contact Kari Little at child will be with them. Although it dren or no children, be a stay-at- volved in the child welfare system. (918) 762-3873 ext. 3. is not an easy job, it comes with a home parent or be employed out- CASA volunteers typically have Page 26 Chaticks si Chaticks -August/September 2012 Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Leadership Change Submitted by Lindsey Teter Tribal Developmental Corporation corporate debt. Minimally, the corporation dis- end of the 4th Quarter of 2012. The Pawnee Tribal Development Increased Profits tributes $50,000 each month direct- re-launch campaign has several Corporation (PTDC) came under At the close of the 2nd Quarter, ly to the Tribe. Additionally, in-di- exciting elements including the the helm of new leadership, with PTDC had a consolidated opera- rect payments (rent, licenses, fees) installation of 70 new games from Roger Smith being appointed as tional net income of $584,045 year- are made to the Tribe through other companies VGT, Bally, Konami & chief executive officer in March, to-date for 2012. This is a 2285 departments and commissions. The Williams. 2012. percent increase over 2011’s year- total payments made to the Tribe, StoneWolf Grill is also being Under his leadership, changes to-date 2nd Quarter consolidated including direct and in-direct pay- “re-branded” as a barbecue restau- were made and projects under- operational net income of $24,484. ments through 2nd Quarter 2012 rant with a menu that appeals to the taken immediately that are already Tribal Distribution totals $390,815 in comparison to local demographic and differs from reflected in 2nd Quarter financial At the close of the 2nd Quarter, $229,024 in 2011 for the same time other restaurant establishments in results. Impacts include increased direct payments made to the Tribe period. the area. profits, increased tribal distribu- for January through June of 2012 With a primary focus on a re- A new sign with a full color 26’ tion, a re-investment fund for busi- totaled $350,000 in comparison to launch campaign at StoneWolf x 18’ LED will also be installed on ness diversification and reduced $188,724 in 2011 for the same time Casino, the corporation is expect- Highway 412. period. ing to produce better results by the Tribal Buildings Available For Rental To Accommodate Community Tribal Buildings offer many house, Community Building, Camp The Tribal Operations office is Monday through Friday excluding amenities favorable for commu- Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, located at 361 Clinic Road in the Tribal holidays. nity and personal gatherings. Lo- Wellness Center and the Roam metal building next to the old IHS For arrangements, call (918) cations for rent include the Round- Chief Event Center. clinic. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 258-0548. service opportunities Commissioners vacant. Qualified persons for the qualifications: (a) Be either: 1. En- American Bar Association ap- Pawnee Nation is seeking can- above posting may submit a letter rolled member of the Pawnee Na- prove Law School, or a Paralegal didates for the positions of com- and resume to President Marshall tion, 2. The parent, child, or spouse program approved by the Supreme missioner for both the Gaming R. Gover, Pawnee Business Coun- of an enrolled member, 3. Actually Court. Commission, Pawnee Tribal De- cil, P. O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK , domiciled within the territorial ju- Visit www.pawneenation.org velopment Corporation Board of 74058. For more information, call risdiction of the Pawnee Nation, 4. for applications and additional de- Commissioners, the Environmen- (918) 762-3621. An Attorney, or 5. A lay advocate tails. Send applications to Linda tal regulatory Commission and the Supreme Court Justices who has regularly practiced before Jestes, Pawnee Business Council Election Commission for Chairman The Pawnee Nation is also ac- the court as a member of the Bar of Secretary, P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, and Teller. One position on the cepting applications for two Su- the Court for a period of seven (7) OK 74058. Applications accepted Housing Authority Boards is also preme Court Justices. Minimum years, 6. An Indian graduate of an until positions are filled. Letters To The Editor Guidelines Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma A letter to the editor is meant to express your opinion or point of view. Enrollment Department Length: Letters on issues of public concern should be 300 words or Change of Address Authorization less. Guest Opinions: Articles submitted by readers as guest opinions will be printed as such at the discretion of the editor. 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