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nation’s leader Left: Cheyenne and Rosemary Stephens Editor-in-Chief Arapaho Gov. Reggie Was- sana was invited to meet U.S. When an invitation is ex- President Donald Trump. tended from one sovereign Below: Gov. Wassana nation’s leader to meet with and Lt. Gov. Gib Miles at- another sovereign nation’s tend the Regional State leader what do you do? White House Conference in Accept it, of course. Re- Washington, D.C. gardless of whether you agree Pictured l-r: William with their politics or not. Crozer, Special Assistant to Cheyenne and Arapaho the President & Deputy Di- Tribes’ Gov. Reggie Wassana rector White House Office of did just that when he received Intergovernmental Affairs, a request to attend, by invi- Cheyenne and Arapaho tation only, a Regional State Tribes Gov. Reggie Wassa- White House Conference in na, Tyler Fish, White House Washington, D.C. July 25-26. Tribal Liason and Cheyenne “People have come up and Arapaho Tribes Lt. Gov. to me and expressed their Gib Miles. thoughts about my meeting President Trump. I told them we were supposed to meet nation to nation with lead- ers, not as a manager, not as a director or a coordinator and we went straight to the top because that’s what we believe in doing, but I know there were some people that had negative thoughts about Special Assistant to the President even their cities. it,” Wassana said. & Deputy Director William Crozer. For Oklahoma, the main point of Wassana said he looked at the Both Wassana and Cheyenne and concern was the infrastructure and invitation as an opportunity to meet Arapaho Tribes’ Lt. Gov. Gib Miles the recent flooding Oklahoma expe- with heads of government agencies met Crozer many months ago when rienced in the early summer months. as a Sovereign Nation’s leader in they had a meeting with him in Opening the meeting was Dep- hopes of changing perceptions of In- Washington, D.C., and then ran into uty Assistant to the President & dian Nations. him again at the National American Director of White House Office of “One lady came up to me at the Indian of Congress’s conference. Intergovernmental Affairs Doug powwow and said, ‘you know you “We were one of the only tribes Hoelscher. Speakers included Mark met the most powerful man in the he knew and I think at the time we Harvey, National Security Council, world.’ And that was interesting be- first met with him, we were the only Ray Alexander, U.S. Army of Engi- cause I didn’t think about it that way tribe he had met with at the time,” neers, Stan Gimont, Dept. of Hous- when I met him, but if you look at Wassana said. ing and Urban Development (HUD) some of the things he does and the Miles and Wassana were in atten- and Keith Turi, Federal Emergency things he controls throughout the dance with state leaders from Iowa, Management Agency. world, perhaps he is the most power- Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and One question on a lot of Chey- ful man in the world,” Wassana said. Oklahoma as numerous department enne and Arapaho citizens’ minds Wassana said he believes the heads briefed them on projects in the when they heard their governor had Tribes were invited to attend be- upcoming years and how those proj- met with the President of the United cause of their relationship with the ects would affect those states and States LEADER / pg. 11 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger special guest at Oklahoma Indian Nations Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter nual Oklahoma Indian Nations (OIN) a place like this where there’s such a powwow held Aug. 2-4, Kippenberger heavy presence, it’s almost like being at Displaying poise and grace Miss In- was invited as a special guest to par- my home away from home, and every- dian World has all the qualities a prin- ticipate in the weekend’s powwow and body’s been so welcoming and so kind cess encompasses and more. activities. and I’ve had nothing but a great time She’s charming, she’s beautiful, “I was really excited when they told out here and I can’t wait for the rest of she’s humorous and kind … she’s Miss me I was getting to come to Oklahoma today and tomorrow in all honesty, it’s Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger. City and El Reno … I was excited be- really amazing to be out here,” Kippen- And just like her Indian name, Eete, cause I have only driven through Okla- berger said. which translates to fire, she has a spark homa City so I was like, ‘oh wow I ac- With a full agenda ahead of her that ignites a warm welcoming in each tually get to see things this time,’ but I on Friday, Aug. 2, Kippenberger was person she meets. was really excited to see the itinerary, scheduled to tour the American Indian Kippenberger, Seminole Tribe of I couldn’t believe the things that were Cultural Center and Museum (AICCM), Florida-Hollywood Reservation citi- organized for me, I’m incredibly hon- tour the Oklahoma governor’s mansion, zen, was crowned the new princess at ored,” Kippenberger said. meet with El Reno City Mayor Matthew the Gathering of Nations Powwow in With Kippenberger’s honor also White for a press conference, meet and April 2019. With a new crown comes came excitement as she said Oklahoma greet with the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Youth new responsibilities, and with Miss In- has such a heavy presence of Native Council, as well as meet with Cheyenne dian World’s duties, Kippenberger has Americans. and Arapaho Tribes’ Gov. Reggie Was- Photo / Latoya Lonelodge a lot to look forward to in traveling “There’s 39 different Tribal Nations sana, make an appearance at the Buffa- Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana honors across country visiting Tribal Nations and communities here and coming from lo 5k Run and Walk and participate in Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger with a Pendle- and learning about other tribes. For the a state where there’s only two feder- several OIN and Summerfest activities. ton blanket at the 30th annual Oklahoma Indian Nation’s Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 30th an- ally recognized tribes, getting to be in MISS INDIAN WORLD / pg. 11 powwow. PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Election Commission releases final listing of candidates for 2019 Primary and General Elections (CONCHO, OK) The Cheyenne 2017-02-006 in accordance with Arti- sole candidate, Election Commissioner and Arapaho Tribes’ elections are right cle V 5.1 Regular Elections Section D, seat in Arapaho District 2, incumbent around the corner with the Primary which states, “In the event that there is Dale Hamilton will win by default as Election being held Oct. 8, 2019 and no more than one candidate registered the sole candidate, Election Commis- the General Election being held Nov. for any one elective office, sole candi- sioner seat in Cheyenne District 2, in- 5, 2019. Up for election are four legis- dates shall be declared default winners, cumbent Norma Yarbrough will win by lative seats, Arapaho District 3, Arapa- and a formal election shall be deemed default as the sole candidate and Elec- ho District 4, Cheyenne District 1 and unnecessary.” tion Commissioner seat in Cheyenne Cheyenne District 3, along with four Cheyenne District 1 candidates for District 4, incumbent Sarah Orange election commission seats, Arapaho legislator are incumbent Burl Buffalo- will win by default as the sole candi- District 1, Arapaho District 2, Chey- meat, Wilma Blackbear, Carol Limpy, date. enne District 2 and Cheyenne District Cato Redhat and Bruce Whiteman Jr. Polling locations will be announced 4. Cheyenne District 3 candidates for in the coming months. Good luck to all The final eligible candidates for legislator are incumbent Ronald Red- the candidates. Arapaho District 3 legislator are Debra shin, Darrell Flyingman, Theodore (Please turn to pg. 15 for a list of Gould, Rupert Nowling, Chester Old- Nibbs, Jerry Romannose, Charlene candidates who submitted information. bear, Linda Rhoads, Travis Ruiz and Wassana, Winnie Whitetail and Gerald See pg. 9 for final Registered Voting Anthony Spottedwolf. Arapaho District Yelloweagle. Lists for Cheyenne District 3 and pg. 4 legislator is Robert Candy, who will For the Election Commissioner seat 17 for Arapaho District 3 Voter’s List.) win by default due to Cheyenne and in Arapaho District 1, incumbent Ray Please note C3 Voter List will be re- Election Tribal Election Law 6L-RS- Mosqueda will win by default as the leased on Aug. 15 via Social Media. Twenty-First Special Session of the Seventh Legislature

Latoya Lonelodge the post office and be mailed lution to authorize the sub- sisting clients with their en- Staff Reporter out,” Gov. Wassana said. mission of the application ergy bills. Agenda item 1 passed for the Low Income Home Agenda item 3 passed In accordance with the unanimously with eight Energy Assistance Program. unanimously with eight Cheyenne and Arapaho votes. The primary goals of the votes. Tribes constitution, Article Agenda item 2: A reso- Low Income Home Energy Agenda item 4: 2019 VI, Section 6(b), states: lution to approve a contract Assistance Program (LI- Semi-Annual Budget Mod- The governor may call for Election Commission HEAP) are to assist tribal ifications. Special Sessions of the Legal Counsel. members and other Native Four programs within Legislature. All Special Attorney Klint Cowan Americans that live within the Cheyenne and Arapaho Sessions of the Legislature has offered to provide inde- the Cheyenne and Arapa- Tribes were present to re- shall be held within a vot- pendent legal representation ho Tribes service area with quest modifications to their ing district. The purpose of to the Cheyenne and Arap- their utility bills and pro- semi-annual budget. The the Special Session shall be aho Tribes’ Election Com- vide heaters, blankets, win- Judicial Branch requested stated in a notice published mission with a term that dow air conditioner units or an increase of $278,000, the not less than five days prior runs retroactive to the be- floor fans. LIHEAP with the Veteran’s Board requested to the Special Session, and ginning of the year through Social Services Department $45,896, the Food Distri- the Legislature shall not December 31. asked for authorization to bution Program requested consider any other subject Cowan explained that he apply for grant funding $98,139 and the Burial Pro- not within such purposes. has worked on three court from Health and Human gram requested $128,000. On Monday, July 29 the cases with the Election Services. Agenda item 4 passed Cheyenne and Arapaho Commission and charges Andrea Patterson, co- unanimously with eight Tribes’ Seventh Legislature $100 an hour for general le- ordinator, said previously votes. convened for their 21st Spe- gal work, $150 an hour for the program was awarded cial Session called by Chey- litigation plus additional ex- $165,868 for use with as- enne and Arapaho Tribes penses for mileage. Gov. Reggie Wassana in Deputy Attorney Council Concho, Okla. Antonio Church comment- On the agenda, four reso- ed, “part of one of the con- lution items were discussed cerns that we raised within and voted on: our office internally and part A resolution to allocate of the reason why we put the 2019 Gaming Per Cap. this contract before you to- A resolution to approve a day is because we wanted to contract for Election Com- include some language that mission Legal Counsel. expressly tied compensation A resolution to authorize to the budget, one of the con- the submission of the appli- cerns that we’ve ran into in cation for the Low Income the past was attorney’s fees, Home Energy Assistance not just within the Execu- Program. tive Branch but all branches 2019 Semi-Annual Bud- in general, is that attorney’s get Modifications. fees can sometimes exceed Legislators present at roll that budget and that causes call for the public hearing troubles for us later down session was A1 Billie Sut- the line whenever litigation ton, A2 Kendricks Sleeper, comes up, I would make the A3 Patrick Spottedwolf, suggestion that something C1 Burl Buffalomeat, C2 be included to address that George Woods, C3 Son- particular issue.” ny Redshin and C4 By- Cowan said that he was ron Byrd. Not present for familiar with the tribe’s past the public hearing was A4 issues with attorney’s fees. Winslow Sankey. However, “That’s why I’ve been during the special session willing to work for the past voting, Sankey was present three or four years for $100 via telephone. an hour and $150 for an Agenda item 1: A reso- hour, which is significantly lution to allocate the 2019 less than other attorneys and Gaming Per Cap. I think in most years I’ve Twenty percent of all stayed under the budget and gross gaming revenues from I’m happy to include some- July 2018 through June 2019 thing along the lines that the will be distributed in the tribal attorney recommend- amount of $9,226,959.70 ed I think that’s appropriate, I have never sued the tribe for the purpose of Per Cap- Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief for my attorney’s fees and ita distribution to all adult 405-422-7446 / [email protected] tribal members who are en- I don’t think anyone’s ever rolled as of June 30, 2019 accused my fees of being and all minor’s portion to be outrageous or unnecessary,” put in trust. Cowan said. “The per cap is ready, it’s Agenda item 2 was vot- complete and they’re ready ed to be tabled with eight to go out, it’s at $712.56, so votes. once it’s passed they’ll go to Agenda item 3: A reso- Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 Treaties housed in the British National Archives By Kimberly Burk, CATT Correspondent

One might wonder why the Chero- Nicholson said she and Smalling are said. kee chiefs were so willing to give up friends, and during a visit to Lon- Another of Nicholson’s Oklahoma part of their land in colonial Virginia. don he brought up the fact that even friends is Judge Robert Henry, re- Speaking in 1768 to authorities though some treaties negotiated be- tired U.S. Court of Appeals judge and including the Indian superintendent tween Eastern tribes and the British president emeritus of Oklahoma City they addressed as “Father,” tribal government were burned by the U.S. University. He said Nicholson served leaders known as Judd’s Friend and Cavalry during the War of 1812, the on his committee when he chaired the the Warrior of Estitoe said they would British still have copies. American Bar Association’s Middle “with great pleasure comply with the Nicholson said she has verified that East-North Africa Council, and he in- request you have made” to alter the a number of the treaties are in the Brit- vited her to Oklahoma. boundaries of land they had previous- ish Archives, and she would like to get “She has always been interested in ly sold to the British. copies made for the tribes and make indigenous peoples. She thinks there The treaty housed in the British them more available online. is a lot of wisdom in Indian culture,” National Archives then explains why Smalling said each of the tribes said Henry, who is an honorary mem- they were so agreeable. should work separately through the ber of the Kiowa Tribe. They hoped the land in question British Foreign Service to discuss Henry said he spoke with the bar- could be of real use to white settlers, how to obtain their copies. oness about making the treaties more the chiefs are quoted by the British “This is not an historical exercise,” available to the public. scribe as saying, “for to us it is but lit- he said of the treaties. “This is diplo- “It would really be useful to see tle or none as we never hunt there, the macy.” what promises were made, and what deer do not live in the mountains.” Smalling said the treaties deal with promises were broken,” Henry said. The chiefs went on to point out that land and trade, “and now we are going “You can assume that many were bro- their European neighbors “will have it back to trade.” ken. It would be wonderful for schol- in their power to supply us with goods “As we (the tribes) are rapidly de- ars and people who care about Indian … as we have no trade at present.” veloping and reclaiming our space, history and culture to know what is in In the 1677 “Articles of Peace Be- trade is going to become very different the treaties.” tween Charles II and Several Indian in Oklahoma,” he said. “Our partners Some of the treaties are available Kings and Queens,” tribal members are going to be increasingly global.” online through subscription services were given permission to enter white Smalling said a group of British such as ProQuest, according to the settlements “and enjoy their wanted business owners attended the Okla- press office of the British Archives. conveniences” of oystering, fishing homa Indian Gaming Association The University of Oklahoma sub- and gathering such plants as tucka- conference and trade show in July in scribes to ProQuest’s “Colonial State hoe, wild oats “and anything else not Tulsa, and he took them on a tour of Papers,” where some of the documents useful to the English,” provided they eastern Oklahoma including his native can be viewed by on-campus visitors were unarmed and did not stay over- McCurtain County. The United King- to the Bizzell Memorial Library. night. dom’s gambling laws have been liber- Gordon Yellowman, assistant ex- Commerce also came up during a alized in recent years, and the industry ecutive director of the Department of 1698 conference with the Five Na- there is on the rise. Education for the Cheyenne and Arap- tions Iroquois confederacy in Albany, James Cronan, records specialist aho Tribe, said he looks forward to the N.Y., as recorded in another document at the British National Archives, said day when the treaties will be more stored in the British Archives. the treaties are in bound volumes, ar- easily accessible online. A sachem (chief) of the Onondagas ranged chronologically and in some “It’s so important to have these told Colonial leaders “you would do cases by colony. Also in the collection types of historical documents,” Yel- well to sell your goods and merchan- are reports from Colonial officers to lowman said. “It can be a document dise cheaper here than they are sold London authorities that make refer- that’s going to show us that these were in Canada. This would bring back our ence to treaties or describe meetings the relationships we had with other young men whom the French have se- that eventually led to treaties. entities.” duced to Canada. Another thing that “The treaties are not on parchment Yellowman said he always keeps troubles us is that we live far from or vellum, but are mostly written on the historical background in mind here, and that when we break a hatch- good quality watermarked paper usu- when he reads treaties made by the et or gun we have to wait a long time ally provided by the governor and as- U.S. government with the Cheyenne and pay a great price for the mending semblies in the colonies concerned, and Arapaho. of them. “ and usually sourced from England,” “They were under pressure,” he Choctaw artist D.G. Smalling, who Cronan said in an email. “The ink has said. “They were going to sign doc- has lived much of his life abroad as the lasted extremely well, in most instanc- uments to get rations and feed their child of missionaries and working in es.” people, and to obtain peace.” crisis management in conflict zones, Catawba, Cherokee, Delaware and Knowing that, and knowing that the said interaction between nations is Creek are among the tribes named in Indians often could not speak English, still about trade and diplomacy. the treaties. Yellowman said, “the question comes Smalling was mentioned by Emma “Not all the tribes are named,” up, were these really valid signatures Nicholson, Baroness of Winterbourne Cronan said. “Very often the treaties of our people. That was Black Kettle’s and a member of the House of Lords will mention areas inhabited or pro- goal, to get peace. He gave up a lot of the United Kingdom, during her vide the names of chiefs instead.” of things to establish that relationship. keynote address at the June Sover- The general date range of the doc- Are we still paying for that loss?” eignty Symposium in Oklahoma City. uments is from 1690 to 1775, Cronan Tribal History Tsistsistas, Cheyenne History Tsistsistas, is the Chey- Expedition encountered the sissippi River. Around 1680, the Black Hills in what is enne word meaning “Hu- Cheyenne living on the up- they began to migrate out now South Dakota. It is said man Beings” or “The per Missouri River. of the Great Lakes area af- that this is the area where People.” The Cheyenne The Cheyenne and Arap- ter being forcibly moved or the Cheyenne became al- are descended from an an- aho Tribes became allies pushed out of their estab- lies with the Arapaho and, cient, Algonquian-language and formed into one Nation. lished territory by the whites in the early 1800s, they speaking tribe referred to Around the 1830s the Chey- and traditional enemy tribes. began to camp, hunt, and as Chaa. They were also enne were trapping beaver Their adaptation to newer live together. By 1885, the historically referred to as and buffalo and tanning the lands on the vast Great Plains Arapahos began hunting, the Marsh People of the hides for trading purpos- and their will to survive and along with their pony herd Great Lakes region, as they es. Economic trade with advance their people includ- of 4,000 along Wolf Creek lived along the head of the the French, Europeans, and ed making weapons such as in what is now northwestern Mississippi River in the cen- others began along the Ar- the bow and arrow and the Oklahoma. tral part of what is now Min- kansas River in what is now spear. As the horse and the Today the Cheyenne and nesota. southeastern Colorado, near buffalo flourished, the Arap- Arapaho are federally recog- The Cheyenne were ini- and at Bent’s Old Fort. ahos became self-sustaining nized as one tribe and known tially sedentary people, in their new territory. as the Cheyenne and Arapa- farming and raising crops Hinono’ei, Arapaho Around 1796, while ho Tribes. However, while of their main food sourc- History living and hunting buf- the tribes function as one es, such as corn, beans, and falo on the Central Great Nation, each tribe still main- squash, before later becom- Hinono’ei, the Arapaho Plains, the Arapaho people tains their culture, traditions, ing hunters and gatherers. In people, lived in the Great migrated to camps along customs, social dances, cer- 1804, the Lewis and Clark Lakes region along the Mis- the Cheyenne River near emonies and languages.

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Fonda Community Center (FONDA, OK) In April The project is a 6,000 2019 ground was broken sq. foot pre-engineered CADOT commends Canton in Fonda, Okla. for the metal building that will community’s new Fonda serve as a gathering place Community Center. for tribal citizens living in Community Center parking Progress on the Fonda the Fonda area, as well as Community Center con- surrounding communities. tinues with plans for a The project is expected lot project completion grand opening in Decem- to continue until late No- ber 2019. vember. Latoya Lonelodge Staff Reporter

(CANTON, OK) In a collaboration effort between the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Dept. of Transpor- tation (CADOT) and Dept. of Business (DOB), the long anticipated and newly paved parking lot for the Canton Community Center is now complete. On Aug. 1 the DOT’s Submitted photos Roads Construction Pro- On site for pouring of the foundation for the new Fon- gram held an appreciation da Community Center are l-r: Gary Holbrook, TCI, Melvin luncheon for the completion RomanNose, Project Manager, Burl Buffalomeat, C-1 Leg- of the Canton Community islator and Kyle Spotted Horse, Inspector. Center, also known as the Canton Gym, parking lot project in Canton, Okla. The Canton Gym project Breanna Faris named was the first of its kind, uti- Photos / Latoya Lonelodge lized completely from tribal Monica Allen, Arapaho District 1 (A1) administrative assistant, expressed her gratitude new Cheyenne and resources and manpower. and appreciation on behalf of A1 Legislator Billie Sutton for the project’s completion. “This was a special proj- The cost of the project, up taking over this project she just wanted to thank An- ect for us because it’s the first estimated at $100,000, took and we wanted to do it with gie and the Transportation Arapaho Tribes time, it’s designed by the approximately nine months tribal funds. The Tax Com- Department, along with the tribe, Herbert Whitebuffalo to complete, with weather mission defended the proj- crew in Economic Develop- Executive Director of in our program, and myself. related issues delaying the ect,” Bhatti said. ment. This has been a proj- We worked on the design for process. With the project complet- ect this community has real- Enrollment the project and when it came “We had a really rainy ed, in collaboration with the ly needed, I remember when to construction we used the year, pretty much every time DOB providing the man- I worked here at the Canton Breanna Faris, a citizen Economic Development we tried to proceed with the power for construction and Gym, the Pierce Funeral of the Cheyenne and Arap- crew. They did the construc- project, it’d rain and rain the CADOT helping man- Home would have to drive aho Tribes has been con- tion for the parking lot and and it was raining pretty age and review the project, to the back of the building to firmed as the new Executive we did not have any kind of much once or twice a week Bhatti said the newly con- bring a loved one in on rocks Director of Enrollment ef- contractors outside, we kept so we got a lot of rain and structed parking lot will be for the all-night wake ser- fective July 2019. the money inside the tribe,” we got behind on the sched- here for years to come. vices and funeral services, Faris is from Watonga, Sulman Bhatti, Roads Con- ule but other than that I think “I feel it’s going to be a that became quite a task and Okla. She is the daughter struction Program project it was a good experience for good experience for tribal there were very close calls of Bernice Youngbear and manager said. our work crew,” Bhatti ex- members accessing the fa- several times and I know Mike Faris and the grand- plained. cility and I believe it’s going that was a really important daughter of the late Blos- The need to im- to increase the number of thing that Billie wanted to som and Clinton Youngbear. plement and take a events that they can have, fix,” Allen said. Faris earned a Bachelor course of action for more people can attend In closing, DOT Execu- of Arts in Native American paving a new park- meetings without having any tive Director Angela Blind Studies and a Master of Ed- Coordinator of American In- ing lot at the Canton kind of parking issues and expresses her apprecia- ucation in Adult and Higher dian Programs & Services at Community Center access the facility. We in- tion for the collaboration Education from the Univer- the University of Oklahoma. came when com- corporated handicap parking between departments and sity of Oklahoma. She is currently pursuing munity members spots next to the sidewalk crews to ensure a completed Faris previously worked a Ph.D. in the Educational voiced their desires right next to the entrance project. for the Cheyenne and Arap- Leadership and Policy Stud- for change when with the intent for tribal el- “I’m just glad that it is aho Tribes in the Social Ser- ies department at the Uni- attending events at ders to have easier access completed and proud to say vices and Higher Education versity of Oklahoma. Her the community cen- to the facility, especially if that we worked together in programs before taking a research interests include ter. they’re handicapped, it’s a getting that accomplished, positon as the Assistant Di- Native American identity “The outside paved sidewalk now so they that’s what it’s all about, is rector of Student Life and and identity development parking area was will not have any kind of is- collaboration, keeping those just a dirt patch and sues accessing the facility,” dollars in house but our when the project Bhatti said. collaboration is focused on was brought to us, Monica Allen, Arapaho keeping those jobs within we were getting District 1 (A1) administra- our tribe as well and using complaints from tive assistant, also expressed our own resources saying, tribal members that her gratitude for the project ‘hey we have the manpower, when there’s a fu- on behalf of A1 Legislator we have the intelligence to Road’s Construction Program neral or any kind of Billie Sutton. do those ourselves,’ so I’m Project Manager Sulman Bhatti ad- tribal event, when “This is a really great ac- really proud and appreciate dresses attendees and thanks them at it rains, it becomes complishment for the com- everything Economic De- the appreciation luncheon held at the a mud pit and they munity. Billie is currently velopment has done and the Canton Community Center and Gym have no place to with the other legislators at- projects we have assigned,” in Canton, Okla. park, so we ended tending a public hearing and Blind said. BRIEFS AT A GLANCE Self-Governance: The call 405-878-4697 to register Unity Impact Days The fourth annual Con- tion Minneapolis Convention Future of Compacting for or online at www.natives- Sept. 10-11, 2019 in ference on Native Ameri- Sept. 16-17, 2019 at the Center in Minneapolis, Tribes mallbusiness.org/oklaho- Washington, D.C. For more can Nutrition Hotel Albuquerque at Old Minn. For more information Aug. 27-28, 2019 at the ma_2019. information or to register Sept. 15-18, 2019 at the Town Albuquerque, N.M. or to register visit www.niea. Tropicana in Las Vegas, Nev. visit www.ncai.org. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel For more information or to org. For more information visit Conducting Credible in Prior Lake, Minn. 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New Report shows Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes had $261 million economic impact on the Oklahoma economy

(CONCHO, OK) The Cheyenne and Arapaho in northwest Oklahoma and the state of Oklaho- would not have received,” said Gov. Wassana. Tribes are a major contributor to the state of Okla- ma,” said Governor Reggie Wassana. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have shared homa’s economy and a major employer in North- The financial impact includes 1,924 jobs in Okla- more than $50 million with the state and local enti- west Oklahoma. It is important the people of Okla- homa and almost a $100 million in wages. ties since entering into a gaming compact in 2005. homa understand our Tribes’ contributions go well The impacts reported include the direct tribal Our Tribes have also contributed several hundred beyond our casinos and slot machines. contribution and the additional economic activity thousands of dollars annually to counties, schools, A new report by the Center for Native Ameri- generated by other Oklahoma entities in response communities and charitable events in its nine coun- can and Urban Studies (CNAUS) at Oklahoma to the tribal contribution. ty jurisdiction. Our Tribes’ gaming compact distri- City University shows the Cheyenne and Arapaho “We directly employ more than 1,400 individu- butions to the state from gaming revenue now ex- Tribes had an economic impact of over $261 mil- als within the government, gaming and investment ceed $3 million annually. lion dollars. operations which are jobs primarily in Canadian, Gov. Wassana says, “It is important the state Most of us know that the Cheyenne and Arapaho Custer and Blaine counties,” said Gov. Wassana. legislators and the public know where the Tribes’ Tribes have six casinos that vary in size and are Our Tribes’ contribution goes far beyond jobs but money is going. The perception being put out there branded as Lucky Star Casinos, but not the large also includes impact on education and healthcare in that Oklahoma tribes are not paying their fair share numbers the Tribes bring in beyond Canadian, rural areas and $3,018,769 went to roads projects in is absolutely false.” Custer and Blaine counties. our jurisdictional area that benefit all Oklahomans. You can also read the full report on the Cheyenne “The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are an indis- “Without the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and Arapaho Tribes’ Website, http://cheyennean- pensably important part of our local communities these are improvements that the state of Oklahoma darapaho-nsn.gov. PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7 PAGE 8 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 9 Cheyenne District 3 Registered Voters List - Submitted by Election Commission

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OP-ED When Tahlequah tops D.C. By Ray Dyer , El Reno Tribune The front page of the in which the recently gradu- Aug. 1 Cheyenne and Arap- ated high school players are aho Tribal Tribune carried introduced to inspirational two photos and a brief story speakers and coaches who about Gov. Reggie Wassa- instill in them a lifelong les- na and Lt. Gov. Gib Miles son of never give up. Even making a trip to Washing- when life kicks you in the ton, D.C. gut, and it will, never give The elected leaders of up is the message conveyed the C&A were in our na- to the teens. It’s a message tion’s capitol as part of a of hope and faith. Nation-to-Nation Regional In reading the story, it’s State Leadership meeting. obvious many of the players They joined other leaders have already been kicked from Iowa, Kansas, Missou- and hard, by life. One young ri and Nebraska. The trip in- man’s friend’s drug-crazed cluded a meeting with U.S. mother shot to death two Secretary of Interior David of his siblings. Another lost Bernhardt, as well as an op- his father and younger sister portunity to meet with Pres- to a car accident. Another ident Donald Trump and player dedicated the game to Vice President Mike Pence. his best friend who had died A more in-depth story of cancer. One of the men- about the D.C. visit is said tors told how he vowed to to be coming in the Aug. 15 break the cycle of alcohol- issue of the Tribal Tribune. ism that he watched destroy Should be some very in- his father who suffered from teresting reading. depression after serving in Meetings with the Inte- Vietnam. rior Secretary and the Pres- The stories were power- ident of the United States ful. The guess is so are the are very impressive. But bonds created during the as I turned to Page 2 of the camp. Tribal Tribune, an equally And for the first time in impressive article jumped its nine-year history, a sitting out. An incredible article, tribal leader attended the all- actually. star game. Even presided The story by Tribal Tri- over the opening coin toss bune Editor Rosemary Ste- and handed out trophies. phens described the Native What elected official ReVision All-Star Football wouldn’t jump at the chance Classic. The annual all-star to rub elbows in Washing- game was on the verge of ton, D.C. with the most fading away a few years ago powerful people in the free when C&A member Steve world? But only a leader Cardwell saved it. He has makes an eight-hour round- expanded on it by adding trip drive across Oklahoma the camp. to be a part of something Native ReVision pulls in that probably does very lit- players from across the coun- tle for him politically, but try. It’s held at Northeastern means the world to others. Oklahoma State University Well done, Gov. Wassa- in Tahlequah. The game cul- na. minates a week-long camp Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 11 continuedMISS from pg.INDIAN 1 WORLD continuedLEADER from pg. 1 was, “What about Ft. the trigger on actually try- In having the opportunity Kippenberger could hard- Reno?” “Did you ask about ing to return Ft. Reno to us. to tour and experience first- ly contain her excitement Ft. Reno?” I know it sat with both of hand the AICCM and the as she spoke about her an- Ft. Reno began as a tem- them and they were well Oklahoma governor’s man- ticipated plans. porary camp in July 1874 aware of the situation, but sion, Kippenberger’s enthu- “I’m super excited to near the Darlington Agen- for some reason they didn’t siasm told all. see the youth council, I cy and is located within act on it and didn’t do it,” “The American Indian met them briefly at UNI- the Cheyenne and Arapaho Wassana said. Cultural Center and Museum TY and just the welcom- Tribes’ land base. An ex- But strange as it may was really neat, I’ve been to ing that I got at the airport ecutive order in 1887 offi- sound Wassana said he other cultural centers, I’ve really touched my heart … been to my own museum, but I’m really excited for to- cially identified the area as- wouldn’t be surprised if it to get to see what happens night, I’m really excited to signed to Ft. Reno as 9,493 turned out to be President behind the scenes was really learn new things about the acres in the Cheyenne and Trump who actually gave cool, to see the construction, Cheyenne and Arapaho Arapaho reserve, setting it Ft. Reno back. the planning, the detail that Tribe just because coming Photos / Latoya Lonelodge apart for military purposes. “You know I wouldn’t goes into making a place here, the only other peo- On Friday, Aug. 2 El Reno City Mayor Matthew White pre- The Tribes’ have, for many be surprised if they send what it is, especially some- ple I’ve really been able sented Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger with a key years, been attempting to us a letter or call us and thing that significant, that’s to connect with was my to the city and a Proclamation declaring Aug. 2 as Miss Indian have this land returned say, ‘look we want to do not covering just the Native sister’s husband’s family, World Day. to them. In 1999 the U.S. this.’ Because he (President tribes to this land but the 39 Dept. of Interior issued Trump) is so unpredictable in total is really amazing and an opinion saying that the sometimes at what he’s the way that they’ve man- Tribes had a credible argu- going to do and say, so it aged to encompass every- ment that they did not cede could happen. There’s a body and take bits and pieces the lands they owned that chance he will wake up one of everybody’s community, was used by the military. day and say, ‘I think I’m everybody’s traditions and Several attempts have going to do this because I even find the commonalities been made by politicians haven’t done anything for between everybody … I was over the years to aid the minorities or done anything super impressed. I can’t wait Tribes in the return of Ft. for Indian Tribes,’ and that for the opening and I think Reno. would not surprise me,” it’s going to be a really beau- “We did discuss Ft. Wassana said with a little tiful thing that will just be Reno with the assistant to chuckle. “In a weird kind of like another pillar of bring- the president and I gave way from somebody who ing everybody together,” him a letter pertaining to doesn’t put a good light on Kippenberger said. the details of Ft. Reno minorities or Indian Tribes, The AICCM is proposed to officially open its doors that he said he would get he may very well be the one in May 2021. Kippenberger in front of the president, who says I’m going to re- also visited the governor’s but we were briefed about turn Ft. Reno to you.” mansion and was formally what we could discuss Stranger things have Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger visited the Oklahoma Governor’s mansion with the president and happened. And we have all introduced to the current, and met with Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt. 26th First Lady of Oklahoma things we couldn’t, such seen how much President Sarah Hazen, wife of Okla- with open arms and if it ning, we’re in the middle but as we couldn’t ask politi- Trump loves the shock val- homa Gov. Kevin Stitt. they’re Choctaw, and so get- means having a meal, if it it’s going to keep on going cal questions nor talk about ue. “The governor’s mansion ting the opportunity to learn means sharing a dance, I al- and overall, the gist of it is anything political,” Was- “I went there no know- was really cool, I wasn’t re- about differences and things ways take a little bit home being a cultural ambassador sana said. “There was a ing for sure if I would ally sure what to expect, all I we have in common as Na- with me every single time and it’s an incredible hon- lot I wanted to talk to him meet the President, but I kept thinking was good pos- tive people is what I’m real- and I hope that I leave a little or to be Miss Indian World, about … until I was told I was hoping if I met him he ture, keep smiling,” Kippen- ly excited for, I’ve already bit of myself there as well,” it’s something that I literal- couldn’t.” would look at, not only our berger said with a giggle. learned so much just in this Kippenberger said. ly never would’ve thought The topic of returning Tribe, but Indian people as Kippenberger continued morning that I’ve been here Miss Indian World, fash- in my deepest dreams and Ft. Reno was also brought whole in a different light,” to say, “But Sarah was a so I’m excited to meet them, ioned beautifully with hand- sometimes I wake up and I in front of two other for- Wassana said. “If you don’t sweetheart, the tour was re- I’m excited to sit down and made regalia and a fully still can’t believe it,” Kip- mer U.S. Presidents, Barak meet a person you want to ally cool, to hear the history speak with the kids. I hope to beaded sash, with dazzling penberger said. Obama and Bill Clinton, try and change their percep- that is inside the house it- connect with the community and sparkling beadwork dis- Kippenberger was also both of whom showed fa- tion, you can’t inform them self and everything from the and I’m really excited for to- played on her crown shining honored with a key to the vor towards Indian Na- or reform their thoughts if paintings, like the tables that night,” Kippenberger said. everywhere she walks, Kip- city of El Reno and a proc- tions, but neither ever acted you are not in their pres- were round, the rugs, the chi- With being in a position penberger explained what it lamation declaring Aug. 2 as on returning Ft. Reno to ence. I was hoping I could na, even the chairs for their representing all Indigenous truly means to hold the Miss Miss Indian World Cheyenne the Cheyenne and Arapaho make a difference … if you dining room I was really im- tribes comes great responsi- Indian World title with hon- Kippenberger day by Mayor Tribes. don’t go before them how pressed with and to be able to bility, Kippenberger said that or. Matthew White at a press “Both Presidents Obama can you change them?” share that with the first Na- she looks forward to the op- “It’s a responsibility, it’s a conference. and Clinton never pulled tive American family that’s portunities most where she’s public serving position to the in the governor’s mansion of able to visit with different Native American and Indig- Oklahoma was really cool. Tribal Nations and commu- enous people everywhere, I didn’t know that I was the nities. not just North America, not first Miss Indian World to go “I’ve connected with peo- just Canada, but the Pacif- there either … I’m so excit- ple through college, even ic Islands and New Zealand ed that I got to do that, it was things like Twitter and In- and Australia, your responsi- beautiful, we kind of touched stagram, but being able to bility is to represent all of us on some of my platforms come and visit communities, and in beauty and in grace, what I plan on doing with if it means them sharing cer- to be able to share not just Miss Indian World and it was emony with me, if it means my own tribe’s culture but cool. We spoke on mental joining them in their pow- to show good representation health a little bit and it was wows, if it means joining a and not just for little girls or nice to learn about their fam- round dance, it always routes people even my age but for ily and their journey of get- back to being a community everybody and to show that ting into the mansion and I no matter where you’re from we can be in these spaces and wish nothing but the best for and I feel as Native people, we’re still here, we’re resil- them,” Kippenberger said. we’re very hospitable and ient, we’re thriving and this With plans to visit Chey- everywhere that I’ve gone is not even just the begin- enne and Arapaho country, I’ve just been welcomed Tribes take ownership of VFW building in Clinton, OK (CLINTON, OK) On Aug. 6 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Gov. Reggie Wassana signed own- ership papers for the VFW building located in Clinton, Okla. The tribes were able to take ownership of the building as top bidders in the public auction held in Clinton. “We are looking for some type of economic development for the building and maybe we will go back to the bingo if we can get it set up, maybe through the Post 401 and for office space as well,” Was- sana said. The 16,136 square foot building sits on historical Route 66 in Clin- ton, Okla. Wassana said the build- ing would be inspected first to see Cheyenne District 3 Legislator Sonny Redshin if any upgrades were needed and looks on as Gov. Reggie Wassana signs ownership pa- everything was in working order pers for the VFW building in Clinton, Okla. prior to determining what use the building will be used for. so we may look at that as our first option,” “A lot of people have asked and want Wassana said. to see us make it back into a bingo hall, And yes … the tank comes with it. PAGE 12 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei

Fashion designer Nan Calendar Memorial Dance for Luther Medicine Bird Blassinggame hosts benefit WhiteEagle Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at the campus of First Presby- terian Church and Oak Hill School, 4815 Franklin Pike in Nashville, Tenn. Follow signs to recreational department/ dance and fashion show gymnasium. Grand entry at 12 noon. For more information call Stephan WhiteEagle at 615-315-1866 or Sherry Black- Preparing for upcoming New York City show bear at 251-261-8891. MC Jeff Whaley, HS Nick Behan, HMD Randy Solomon, Latoya Lonelodge and so when my friend was HLD Fawn Galvan, Honored Veteran Sonny Rodrique, Hon- Staff Reporter telling me you’re an artist, I ored Elders Sharon Partin & Jerry Town, and AD Aaron Par- was like no, all Native Amer- tin. (CONCHO, OK) Strut- icans are, we are all artists. ting the walk and striking She’s like, ‘no you are an Memorial Dance Tashina Kremeier the pose was the talk of the artist if you can do this,’ and Aug. 17, 2019 at the Concho powwow grounds in Concho, evening as many tribal citi- I’m like no, every one of us Okla. Gourd dance 3 p.m., supper 6 p.m. and dance at 7 p.m. zens and youth gathered for do something so I didn’t see Paint Ceremony at 1 p.m. the opportunity to grace the myself as standing out any Special invitation to all Society members. Meal will be fashion runway with their more than any of my peers provided by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal employees. presence. In an effort to so that’s how it came to be, MC Eugene Blackbear Jr., HS Creg Hart, HMD Dwight raise funds for her upcom- she just kept saying, ‘you’re Whitebuffalo, HLD Winona Youngbird, HLB Stryker ing New York Fashion Show an artist,’ … it’s just amaz- Whitebuffalo, HLG Taevehnahaneh Hart, Honored Elder with Hi-Tech Moda, Nan ing, I’m like okay I guess I Cynthia Osage, Honored Educator Teresa Dorsett, Honored Blassingame, a citizen of am, but it feels good to take Veteran Melvin Miles, CoHost Elk River-Whiteskunk sisters, the Cheyenne and Arapaho our traditional wear and turn AD Billy Youngbird and judging will be done by the family. Tribes, held a benefit dance it into something you can and fashion show on July 27 wear to a formal with a Na- 87th annual Barefoot Powwow at the Concho Community tive twist, that’s how I see Aug. 23-25, 2019 at Barefoot Park in Canton, Okla. Gourd Center in Concho, Okla. it,” Blassingame said. dance and specials 1-5 p.m., supper 5:30-6:30 p.m., and In conjunction with the For Blassingame’s mod- Grand Entry at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information call Toni fashion show, a model work- el workshop, many Native Cartwright at 405-687-1165, Christina Birdshead at 405-626- shop was also held prior to youth were invited to partic- 1718 or Cincie Upchego at 405-887-4689. the fashion show, allowing ipate as models for the fash- MCs Fred Mosqueda and Alan Fletcher, HMD Skylar tribal youth to participate. ion show. Reyes, HLD Tommye Simpson Blackcrow, HMGD Rory As a former local seamstress “I just want to encourage Littleraven, HTBO D’Angelo Sleeper, HTGD Savanna Pena, from Hammon, Okla., Blass- the youth, with everything ADs Steven Maldonado, Ralph Birdshead and Billy Young- ingame currently resides in comes hatred, there’s always bird, HS Watan Family, Honored Elder Roderick Sweezy, Cedar Park, Texas, where someone out there that’s go- Honored Veteran Catherine Littlecreek, US Navy. Honored she first got her start in the ing to try and pull you down, Flags Friday, Joe N. Hicks Sr, Army, Saturday, David Fan- world of fashion shows and try and tell you your work man, USMC, SSGT and Sunday Alex Warden, Army. 2019 runways. isn’t great but you just got Royalty is Senior Princess Allyssa Pineda and Junior Princess “I work for the Austin to push through it, if you Trinity Cartwright. Powwow, the non-profit that can get through the people Diabetes Wellness Program’s 11th annual Buffalo puts on the Austin Powwow that don’t like you, there’s Photos / Latoya Lonelodge in Austin, Texas, it’s called a thousand followers and Chili Cook Off Cheyenne and Arapaho citizen Nan Blassingame held 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 24, 2019 at the Canton Community Great Promise for Ameri- there’s a thousand people a fashion show and model workshop along with a benefit can Indians and there was an that like you, don’t let those Center/Gym in Canton, Okla. For more information contact dance to held raise funds and prepare for her upcoming Lana Little Elk at 405-422-7723. Austin Intercultural Fashion few bother you,” Blassin- New York fashion show with Hi-Tech Moda. Show last year, there were game said. rience as she has never been Planning & Development Outreach Meetings there before. All meetings will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The pur- “I think it’ll be fun, I’ll be pose of these meetings will be to share information with tribal modeling for different other communities, collect data and hear conments and ideas from designers in New York, so tribal members on projects they hope to see for their area. it’ll be fun … I’m just ready Aug. 27 at the Hammon Community Center in Hammon, to try food and tour around Okla., Sept. 17 at the Clinton Community Center in Clinton, and have fun,” Sage said. Okla., Oct. 1 at the Canton Community Center in Canton, Okla., Oct. 22 at the Watonga Community Center in Waton- In modeling her sibling’s ga, Okla., Nov. 5 at the Geary Community Center in Geary, designs and fashion pieces Okla., and Nov. 19 at the Concho Community Center in Con- for the fashion show and cho, Okla. previous shows, Sage said For more information call 405-422-7620. it’s always fun. “I enjoy modeling for her, it was a good show, it The annual Cheyenne and Arapaho Colony Labor all came together and it went Day Powwow Aug. 31 - Sept. 2, 2019 at the Colony powwow grounds in good,” Sage said. Colony, Okla. For more information contact Isaac Rhoads at Both Blassingame’s sis- 580-309-3537. ters, Starrla Sage and Kyla MCs Wilbur Bullcoming and Eugene Blackbear Jr., HS enjoy the modeling expe- Kendall Kauley and Roger Davis, HMD Robert Littlebird riencing and considers it a Jr., HLD Rosie Motah, Gourd Clan Red Moon, ADs Billie hobby. Amariah Sage Beaver struts the walkway wearing a rose skirt, Pendleton print top and Youngbird and Ralph Birdshead Jr. 2019 Royalty is Chey- “It’s been amazing and her regalia. enne Senior Princess Jayla Iron, Cheyenne Junior Princess I’m happy to be doing it be- Christianna Derenzo, Arapaho Senior Princess Arianna Long them I have to bring my own side my older sister who’s and Arapaho Junior Princess is Savanna Roque. African designers, Indian With several community models because they have designing for me and my their beadwork, I don’t have designers, just all different members among the audi- other sister, I’m really proud The second annual Woquini Roman Nose Cele- time to make the full jingle nationalities so I decided ence, tribal youth, dressed of her and what she’s doing bration Powwow I was going to enter and in Blassingame’s designs dress set, beadwork, cloth for the Cheyenne and Arap- Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at the Roman Nose State Park in they’ve never had a Native and fashion pieces, strutted dance beadwork and sew. aho people,” Starrla Sage Watonga, Okla. Free and open to the public.For more infor- American designer, so I the runway showcasing long I’m having to fly some of said. mation contact Kyle Bernis at 580-374-4241 or Larry Roman caught on really quick and fluttering dresses, flashy my own models up there so Starrla said that her Nose at 580-791-3537. I immediately got an inter- statement pieces and Native we do need a lot of help with and Kyla took a modeling MC Alan Fletcher, HS Don Patterson, Honored Veteran view from Art Today Lon- fashion. One by one, models that and getting up there, we workshop to prepare them Lena Nells, HMD Daniel Cloud, HLD Connie Twins, HYM don Magazine. That fashion displayed their outfits with have about six that I have to for their upcoming fashion Angelo Eagle Jenkins, HYL Tykota Ahhaitty, ADs David Ra- show was my very first fash- each pose in a composed fly up there because I want show. mos and Chris Yellow Eagle, Co-Host Oklahoma Indian Bik- ion show ever, which I only fashion for the audience to to show them, I know it’s “We got tips from other ers, and 2018-2021 Princess Natane ‘Tiny’ Jenkins. had three weeks to prepare see. going to be good,” Blassin- models so we kind of catch for,” Blassingame said. Blassingame said that al- game said. on to what we’re doing, Rise of the Tribes - Native Fitness Showdown Since that first fashion though the show was a hit, With incorporating her they helped us with what we 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at the Randlett Park in show in Austin Blassingame things got pretty busy back- own models in the show, needed help on and it’s been Anadarko, Okla. For more information call Terry Tartsah at has continued to participate stage for the models. Blassingame’s younger sis- fun learning about what ac- 405-247-8652. in shows showcasing Native “I think it went great, ters were also featured in tual models do,” Starrla said. American fashion. With an- if you were here to see the the fashion show in Concho Starrla compared her Operation Stand Down ticipation building for her backstage we were all yell- and look forward to being a experience in modeling as 0900 Hours - 1600 Hours (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Sept. 27, 2019 upcoming Hi-Tech Moda ing and telling everybody part of the New York fashion a hobby to participating in at the Canton Community Center, 205/207 N. Jefferson Street Fashion Show in the fall, the get out of the way, go line show. powwows. in Canton, Okla. For more information call the Cheyenne and show will be held during the up, get back in line, it gets “It’s been really good, “It’s just like dancing Arapaho Tribes’ Office of Veteran Affairs at 405-248-7520 or most popular times of the crazy, even my friend that I’ve just been practicing and at powwows, because Nan toll free at 800-247-4612. year in the fashion capitol, came with me, he’s like working everyday … I plan does our jingle dresses and during New York fashion it’s hectic back here, so the on modeling as my career,” she makes them and I’m just The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Warrior’s Cel- week. Blassingame said that backstage is where it’s crazy Kyla Sage, 18, said. so happy to be out there in ebration-Celebrating All Tribal Veterans Sept. 28-29, 2019 at the Canton powwow grounds in Can- Hi-Tech Moda has never at, we just had to make our- Sage said that she has the arena and wearing what ton, Okla. For more information contact Norene Starr at 405- featured Native American selves a little changing room modeled and participated in she made me, even on the 538-5330. fashion before, giving her back there,” Blassingame other fashion shows as well. runway, what she made me MC Jesse Hamilton, Army, HS Hershel Kaulity, HM J.R. the opportunity to showcase said. “You have to work on is very special to me, it’s an Lonelodge, U.S.M.C., HL Tommy Blackcrow, Army, Hon- her Native American Notion While the benefit dance how you walk mainly, you amazing feeling,” Starrla ored Veteran James Blackbear Sr., Army and ADs Hershel designs as the first Native and fashion show assist- just have to learn and prac- said. “I’m just really proud Gorham, Army and Carol Limy, Army. Honored Flags Satur- American designer for the ed Blassingame in raising tice how you’re going to of my sister Nan Blassin- day Roseann Pedro Williams, Navy and Sunday Doty Lump- show. funds, she said she would walk in heels,” Sage said. game for her accomplish- mouth Jr., Army. “I feel all Native Ameri- still need help. With the New York fash- ment and going to New York cans have a specialty of art, “They want to see Native ion show approaching fast, and I’m just very proud of or some type of art, I feel ev- American powwow outfits Sage said she’s excited to her from the bottom of my eryone is good at something too. I’m going to explain to take on the New York expe- heart, I’m just so excited.” Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 13 PAGE 14 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Joannie Mae Hoof Joannie Mae Hoof, tiz, Adelyn Elk Boy, Marie OBITUARIES “Kimimila Win” (Butterfly Red Owl, Earlene Clown Woman) was born on June Horse, Joyce Wheeler, Trish Mary Louise Geary 26, 1984 in Pine Ridge, S.D., Yackeschi, Christine Hoof, earned a degree in general Geary of Oklahoma City. to Edna Brown and Carlos Shannon Hoof, Quentina studies from Haskell Indian Seven grandchildren, Cal- Hoof. Iron Bull, Julia Brown, Ber- University. She married Ce- leigh, Kelsey, Jennifer, Ja- Joannie made her jour- nice Thompson, Ramona cil Geary in 1973 in Yukon. cob, Susan, Kierah and Elsy, ney to the Spirit World on Broken Nose, Grace Walk- Mary worked as a CMA eight great grandchildren, July 27, 2019 at the Sanford er, Geraldine Brown, San- in the nursing field for 24 Taliyah, Jacob, Aiyana, Lar- Medical Center in Sioux dra Brown, Paula Simpson, years. She loved playing iah, Jaslynn, Jay, Kadyn, and Falls, S.D. Sophie Brown, and Henri- Bingo and going to the casi- Andre, five siblings, James Joannie is survived by etta Brown, uncles, Emery no. She was the granddaugh- Wahweah, Gene Wahweah, her children, Devontae Rey- Arapahoe Jr., David Arap- ter of Southern Cheyenne Jon Wahweah, Lenora Hill, shawn Ghost Dog and Don- ahoe, Antonio Weston Sr., Morrison Jr., aunts, Stella Chief John and wife Susie and Aldean Franklin as well ald Andrew Ghost Dog both Joe Hoof, John Eder, Justin Morrison White Antelope Blackowl. as numerous nieces, neph- of Pine Ridge, Lilliya Mae Hoof, Red Hoof, Harry Red and Edna Mae Morrison, Mary was preceded in ews, cousins, other relatives Grace Shavers, Christopher Bear Brown, Pete Red Bear special cousins, Hoksila Mary Louise Geary was death by her parents Samuel and friends. Vince Shavers Jr., Jayceon Brown, Leroy Brown, Mar- Arapahoe, Morning Star born April 7, 1951 in Paw- Buck and Edna Wahweah, An all night wake service James Shavers and Elias vin Brown, Henry Brown, Red Kettle, Nicole Lee Red nee, Okla., to Samuel Buck husband Cecil Geary, son was held Aug. 8 at the Geary Jacob Shavers all of Sioux Jr., and Chauncey Brown, Kettle, and Henrietta Fran- and Edna Louise (Blackowl) Orin Geary, great grand- Community Center in Geary, Falls, S.D., mother Edna Jr., and many nieces, neph- ces Crow and many nieces, Wahweah. She passed away daughter Jalissa Walker and Okla. Funeral services were Brown of Minneapolis, ews, grandchildren, and nephews and cousins. on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 in sister Samia Wahweah. held Aug. 9 at the Geary First Minn., father Carlos Hoof of cousins. A two-night wake ser- Yukon, Okla., at the age of Survivors include her Baptist Church with Rev. Pine Ridge, siblings, Jamie Joannie was preceded in vice was held July 31 – Aug. 68. children Shawn Collins of Waylon Upchego officiating, Hoof of Minneapolis, Thad- death by her brother Carlos 1, 2019 at the Wakpamni Mary graduated from Killen, Texas, Susan Geary followed by an Interment at eous Hoof of Adrian , Mich., James Hoof, grandparents, CAP Office in Pine Ridge, Calumet High School and of Geary, Okla., and Faye the Geary Cemetery. Valentino Hoof and Jasmine Leroy Hoof, Barbara Hoof, S.D., and Woyatan Lutheran Hoof both of Rapid City, Henry Red Bear Brown Sr., Church in Rapid City, S.D. Lassandra Hoof of Sioux Mae Good Voice Elk Brown, Funeral services were held Albert Master Hamilton Falls, and Desirae Hoof of Dale Catches, and Valentino Aug. 2 at the Woyatan Lu- Albert Master Hamilton merous grandchildren, niec- Gehring, Neb. Grandmother Sierra, uncles, Alden Arap- theran Church, followed by Jr. was born on Jan. 12, 1961 es and nephews. JoAnn Sierra of Pine Ridge, ahoe, Tom Hoof, Brian Jef- an Interment at the Mountain in Wichita Kansas to Albert He was preceded in death grandfathers, Joe Catches feries, Chauncey Brown Sr., Calvary Cemetery in Rapid and Esther Hamilton. by his parents, his brother and Tuffy Sierrra both of Abel George Brown, Henry City, S.D. He lived his life in King- Paul and son Frederick. Pine Ridge, aunts, Mary Or- Aaron Brown, and Clifford fisher, Okla. An all night wake ser- He is survived by daugh- vice was held July 31 at the ters Sabrina and Summer All Nations Baptist Church Royal Dupree Turner both of El Reno, Okla., One in Kingfisher, Okla. Funeral homa University Medical Montono, all of Clinton; six brother Pat of Elk City, three services were held Aug. 1 at Center in Oklahoma City. brothers, Ramon Montono sisters June, Shirley and the same venue, followed by Royal was raised and at- of Clinton, Luther Turner of Katie all of Kingfisher and an Interment at the Kingfish- tended school in Clinton, Oklahoma City, James Turn- his companion Caroline of er Cemetery. Okla., where he would er, III of Oklahoma City, Kingfisher, along with nu- have been a junior in high Kristian Turner of Chicago, school this 2019 school IL, Art Lloyd of Clinton, year. He was active, loved and James Lloyd of Cordell, Melinda Leann Miles playing basketball, video Okla. games and he loved music. A traditional wake ser- Melinda Leann Miles was born Dec. 7, 1966. She passed He was preceded in death vice was held Aug. 4 at the away on July 24, 2019. by his grandparents Leora Clinton Community Center Funeral services were held Aug. 1 at the First Baptist Bell and James L. Turner in Clinton, Okla. Funeral Church in Kirtland, N.M., followed by an Interment at the Royal Dupree Turner Sr., and Naomi Fern Hill services were held Aug. 5 at Kirtland Cemetery. was born Aug. 18, 2002 to and Charles Harrington. the same venue officiated by James Turner and Charlene He is survived by parents Delfred ‘Bunny’ Whitecrow, Harington in Clinton, Okla., James Turner Jr., and Char- followed by an Interment at and passed away Monday lene Harrington, two sisters, the Clinton City Cemetery. July 29, 2019 at the Okla- Natasha Turner and Angela Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 15 Candidates Information for the 2019 Primary & General Elections All information is submitted - Candidates are listed in no particular order Cheyenne District 1 Candidates: breaking ceremony took provide access to storm shel- C1 Legislator Candidate time is now! place on Wednesday, April ters safely for everyone. Cato Gene Redhat I’ve held many positions 3, 2019 with many commu- Elder Tribal Car Tags As a candidate running in all my 38 years of life nity members attending the The Legislature and gov- for the C1 Legislature po- both in and out of the C& ceremony. With help of the ernor announced all enrolled sition, I Ae’nohe O’hro’ko- A tribal districts. As a hard legislature and governor, the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal maestse (White Hawk) Cato worker beginning at the age Fonda community will have elders 65 years of age and Gene Redhat, member of the of 16. I’ve learned to know a new building as the expect- older will be waived all fees Dog Soldiers Society, born the value of putting every ed construction time will be pertaining to the tribal tags in to Randal Redhat & Karen effort forward and doing the approximately six months. November 2018. Littlecoyote. Grandson to best job I could in whatever Watonga Lucky Star Ca- New Land Purchase Chief Hailman Littlecoyote position I held. sino Hotel and Convention The tribes have purchased & Mary(Black)Littlecoy- As a father myself, I’ve The Watonga Lucky Star 32 acres of prime proper- ote & Allen “Curly” Red- been blessed to have both Casino Hotel and Conven- ty south of Woodward for hat, Imogene (Nightwalk- parents there for continued tion Center is anticipated to economic development that er) Redhat and Descendant guidance as I further my With your vote and your open in 2020 and on May 3, resides close to C-1 District of Chief BlackKettle. I am life goals to continue to help support, I strongly believe 2019 the groundbreaking that have future plans for C1 Legislator Candidate seeking the position of C1 and guide our Cheyenne and we can all come together and ceremony took place at Wa- economic development. Incumbent Burl Buffalomeat legislature because there is Arapaho people by running make changes for the better- tonga. The legislature has Elder Home Repairs C-1 Legislator Burl Buf- a time for change, and new as your next C1 2019 legis- ment of our people. falomeat was sworn into been in line with the entire With support of the leg- ideas and I believe that the lature. office in January 2016 to tribes’ thoughts to move for- islature and governor, tax represent all the Cheyenne ward and get along for proj- commission appropriated Cheyenne District 3 Candidates: people in Cheyenne District ects such as this casino. $1 million to provide home 1. Over the past three and a Driveways & Ramps for repairs for tribal elders in Question high salaries, tribal members half years, I have done my Handicap Residents 2018. No Photo make adjustments Place monthly activities best to listen to the C-1 peo- With assistance of the Legislative and Executive Darrell Legislators who over reports in C & A Tribune Employment and Training Working Relationship spent district money MUST Work to increase Per-cap ple and help move the C&A Flyingman Tribes forward. Here is a list Administration Program, Through productive com- repay district Work to improve health of some of what we have ac- the tribes have been able to munication, the executive Several tribal members care for all tribal members complished: assist handicap residents in and legislative branch have have court orders to make Increase tribal employ- New Fonda Community Seiling. collaborated to approve restitution to the tribes must ment with IHS Building Storm Shelters – Handi- many programs, contracts be Work with county em- For many years, discus- cap accessible and projects that will help all C3 Legislator Candidate enforced ployment offices to increase sion to build a new commu- The storm shelters were tribal members. Darrell Flyingman Tribal council approved tribal employment nity building in Fonda have projects that were support- If there are any questions, The constitution gives stipend from $150 to $300, Improve college opportu- been discussed. The ground- ed by the governor and ap- contact the C-1 Office at the Legislators power to must be enforced nities for district proved by the legislature to (405) 422-7755. ensure tribal members are work to approve ballot Work with Governor and treated fair. voting for in and out of dis- other legislators to improve C1 Legislator Candidate ton marina and expansion of Question the annual bud- trict and out of state the welfare of the Tribes Bruce Whiteman Jr. the Watonga cemetery. get and make adjustments I, Bruce Whiteman, Jr., If elected, I would ad- C3 Legislator Candidate Okla., and I have relatives am announcing my candi- dress issues concerning the Theodore Nibbs in both areas. I have listed dacy for Cheyenne District health and welfare of our Pahavevoona’o! Greet- four personal traits that I feel 1 legislator. I reside in Wa- people such as mental health ings! describe and define my char- tonga, Okla. I am a gradu- and suicide among our trib- I wish to introduce myself acter; ate of Seiling High School, al members and our youth. and announce my candidacy Trustworthy Class of ’79. My mother and The time has come to review for the Cheyenne District 3 Loyalty father were the late Delores the Tribes’ blood quantum Legislator’s position. My Traditional Rachel Little Coyote and the requirements and the possi- name is Theodore Raymond Honesty late Bruce Whiteman Sr. of bility of lowering it to 1/8th, Nibbs and I live in Clinton, If elected I will: the Fonda community. Both what would be the pro’s and Okla. Advocate for an open and were full-blooded Cheyenne. con’s. Improving our casinos I have worked in the progressive government of I currently work for the and addressing issues among tribe’s Procurement, Grants the people. Cheyenne and Arapaho the casino and tribal employ- and Contracts Department Promote education for all Tribes Food Distribution ees is important, what we can at Concho, for the past three ages of tribal members. program located in Watonga. do to provide better services years. Previously I worked Ensure that each member I am running for C-1 Leg- to all. a legislator, it is our respon- in Clinton with the Depart- of the district has a voice in islator to address the needs in We, as a tribe, need to as well as for all tribal mem- sibility to uphold the con- ment of Housing for five the operations of the tribal our district such as the need look at expanding into oth- bers. stitution and to protect our years. government. for child care in all of our er business ventures such as Ensure financial account- sovereignty for future gener- I was born 1953 in Clin- Preserve the tradition- communities, the need for growing hemp, assessing the ability of the tribes’ income ations, protect our way of life ton to Wisdom Sr. and al ceremonies and cultural the Diabetes Wellness pro- benefits and determining if it and expenditures. and make sure we do not lost Lucy Twins Nibbs. I am ways of our people. gram in our area, and more is feasible for us. I thank the tribes for the our language. the youngest of seven chil- Develop tribal policies services for our elders, such As legislators, we are re- opportunity to participate I am proud and honored dren and attended the early that will guide the programs as Elderly Nutrition. Other sponsible to support our con- as a candidate for legislator. to be a member of the Chey- school years here in Clinton. in providing services for the goals would be the clean-up stituents in our districts, no Thank you. enne and Arapaho Tribes. My father was from Seiling, elders and youth of our tribe and improvement of the Can- matter where they reside. As Ha-Ho

a Bachelor’s in Psycholo- and Anna Twins-Slagle. My a grandson of Chief Black geographic isolations and gy and a minor in Business extended family also includ- Kettle. economic factors. Administration. I am half- ed the Nibbs and Nightwalk- I am running for the posi- Education: After school way done with my master’s ers. tion of the Cheyenne District program/tutoring/activity for degree in Native American I feel blessed and hon- 3 Legislator, because I know, the youth. To help increase Leadership at Southeastern ored to be 3⁄4 Cheyenne I am best suited to lead the education activity and build State University in Durant, and 1⁄4 Arapaho. I will be people of Cheyenne District brain power. Okla. completing my fourth year 3 in a new direction. I was Tradition/Culture: Keep- I joined the Army Reserve at the Sundance, which has born and raised in the district ing our culture alive and when I was 18 and received become my most sacred ac- I am running for and have thriving my honorable discharge in complishment. I love my remained in the community Representation: C3 rep- 1994. My MOS was Armor/ people and want them to my entire life, I raised my resentation for individuals Supply Specialist. I did my be excited about our future family, worked and attained who reside both within the basic training at Ft. Dix, NJ in C1 as I am. I would like my education in the C-3 district and and A.I.T. at Ft. Lee, VA., to see the same commu- community. out of district. the very first of many of my nity bonding that existed C3 Legislator Candidate The district is in need of a Programs: Working with lifetime adventures. when our grandparents were Charlene Wassana. leader who is willing to fight established programs to en- I am Charlene Amelia C1 Legislator Candidate I am currently married around. for change, and I welcome sure tribal members are ben- Curtis-Wassana the daugh- Carol Limpy to Anita Wheeler-Limpy. I I believe in education and those challenges. I share the efiting to the fullest of the ter of the late Amiel George My name is Carol E. have two daughters and 1 economic growth that will same values as many tribal programs capability. Curtis Jr. of Clinton, Okla. Limpy and I am running for son and three grandchildren. benefit all of our people. members of the district, and Legislative Duties: Mak- and Rosalyn Curtis of Nava- Cheyenne District 1 (C1) My father was the late The only fair playing field will work for the people of ing laws and resolutions in jo, N.M. I was blessed with Legislator. I did grow up in Billy Dale Limpy and my we will truly have as Native Cheyenne District 3. accordance with the Consti- Northeast Oklahoma where mother is Alma Spottedwolf. Americans is through educa- my Indian name: Ve’ho’ka’, Focus: tution which are necessary we moved after my father’s My paternal grandparents tion. which means “white girl” in Health Care: The concern and proper for the good of death, buy my heart has al- were Fred Limpy and Sophie Our elders can be bet- Cheyenne given by my pa- for health care as a priority the Tribes. ways been in C & A country. Redhat-Limpy. My paternal ter utilized and are needed ternal grandparents the later is shrinking largely in part Qualifications: I graduated from North- grandparents are Fred Limpy to teach our children good Amiel George Curtis and the due to health care disparities Southwestern Oklahoma eastern State University and Sophie Redhat-Limpy ways. They are a resource late Margaret Amelia Riggs which include; cultural and State University – Bachelor in Tahlequah, Okla., with and my maternal grandpar- untapped. Curtis. I am a direct descen- access barriers by our health of Nurshing / Action Associ- ents were Ben Spottedwolf HaHo dant of the great Cheyenne care facilities/providers, ates Board of Directors scout, Stacy Riggs, who is C1 Legislator Candidate committee and his assis- Wilma Blackbear tant was Millie Youngbear. I, Wilma BlackBear We are in need of more re- C3 Legislator Candidate trust, RESOURCEFUL to would like to represent the sources made available to No Photo Jerry Romannose help advance the Cheyenne Cheyenne district 1 for my the young tribal members, Wilma Blackbear A young elder willing to and Arapaho Tribe to a great- people. The young people they deal with so much. I uphold the interest of the peo- er means of propriety for we, today need jobs and re- also had submitted the res- ple in the Cheyenne District The People. sources with their districts. olution for the tribal trust 3. The goals are to reflect, I am, JERRY W. ROMAN- In the past I’ve been able to fund which was enacted promote, and be RESPONSI- NOSE, candidate for the be a part of developing the and the young people are BLE, to follow thru on issues, Cheyenne district #3 school clothing program able to receive funds when Your vote will be appre- RESPECTABLE, to reflect under Ed Whiteskunk while they reach the age of 18 ciated he treasury of the business years old. CANDIDATES / pg. 12 PAGE 16 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei continuedCANDIDATES from pg. 11 A3 Legislator Candidate as an Incident Commander CONTINUED: Cheyenne District 3 Candidates: Rupert Nowling. Type 4, Engine Boss, Crew fication or licensure over the Alcohol & Substance My name is Rupert Fred Boss, Crew Representative years. Abuse Coordinator, Cheme- Nowlin and I am running & Para-Archeologist. During No Photo I will work for positive huevi Tribe for Arapaho District 3 Leg- the off season I work for the change that affects all our School counselor for Se- islator. I am the son of Mary Oklahoma State Parks. Rupert Nowlin tribal members, mostly im- quoia Support Services, Ari- Nita Lumpmouth Nowlin 1. Support and help my portantly C3 tribal members, zona Children’s Academy and Carl “Keg”Nowlin. I am district members in their ef- children, Elders, adults and Training Specialist/Em- both a Chief Lumpmouth de- forts for a better life. our families. ployee assistant for Human scendent and a Wassana de- 2. Protect of tribal mem- I will be your advocate! Resources Gila River Indian scendent. If elected I will do bers constitutional rights I will work with others; col- Community my best to fulfill the objec- 3. Employment for tribal 5. Protection of tribal re- laborate with other legisla- Training Coordinator for tives listed Currently during members sources tors to make the best ethical the Gila River Behavioral the wildfire season I work 4. Transparency in tribal decisions for the Cheyenne Health Services, Gila River with the U.S. forest service government and Arapaho Tribes. I have a Health Care Corporation vision to tap and unlock the Family Service Manager ness at SWOSU 2020. derstand that communica- potential of our young adults for Behavioral Health Ser- By the end of my first se- tion through leadership can as they will be our next lead- vices Salt River Pima Mar- mester at Haskell I applied create better relationships ers. icopa Indian Community (13 No Photo and was selected and served amongst our people. Women are natural prob- years) as Student Ambassador for My late Nebesiiwoo Wal- C3 Legislator Candidate lem solvers, collaborators; Head Start Director for Travis Ruiz the University. Although the ter Fire Sr. and Darlington Winnifred E. White Tail we product results and en- the Cheyenne and Arapaho position was strictly volun- School have contributed to I, Winnifred E. White courage inclusion of others Tribes, (I opened and estab- tary and not paid it did pay both preserving and teaching Tail declare my candidacy in whatever we do. Our trust lished the Clinton Head Start off in the long run receiving Arapaho language. Before for Cheyenne district 3 Leg- is the most dangerous thing Center) scholarships and network- PUBLIC LAW 101-477, islator. I am Cheyenne and we can give away; we need to Therapist for American ing opportunities. Growing Native American Language reside in Weatherford, Ok. elect trustworthy leaders. As Indian Prevention Coalition, up on our Tstististas & Hi- Act of 1990. It was consid- My parents were Hailman a leader I have the authentic child/adolescent treatment A3 Legislator Candidate nonoei Nation I didn’t’ have ered unlawful to learn Na- White Tail, Sr. of Thomas, ability to connect with you-- services Travis Drew Ruiz. many positive Native male tive American Language in Oklahoma and Beverly K. -THE VOTER. I am open to Guidance Counselor Su- Heebee hii3eti’nohkude- role models to look up to, so public schools, but Arapaho Wilson of Clinton Oklaho- listening and learning your pervisor, Colorado River In- ic, Neneeninoo Heesitee I decided to be the change. hymns can be found dating ma. My grandparents were thought, feelings, experienc- dian Tribes (hello, good morning, it Thankfully R.E.SP.E.C.T. back to 1947 on the Indian Ralph and Pauline Howling es, visions and desired out- Child/Family Services is hot) my name is Travis program was there provid- for Indians radio special host Crane White Tail of Thom- comes for our Tribes. Manager for the Hualapai Drew Ruiz. I would like to ing access to resources for Don Whistler. as, Okla., and Susie Wilson I am a different leader. I Nation announce my candidacy for leadership opportunities for Hinonoei’tiit was once Rivers from Clinton, Okla. I am a Cheyenne woman and Therapist for the Ak-Chin Arapaho District 3 Legisla- native youth. Learning to thought of as “a thing of the was raised in Thomas to the I have experience and educa- Indian Community ture. break the cycle and embrace past”, but in the era the op- age of 13 years by my grand- tion to lead. I can speak to the Therapist for Valley Com- My great paternal grand- our tradition to live a legacy posite is adequate. mother Pauline she taught social needs of our poeple. munity Counseling Program parents are the late Raymond is what I have learned from If elected, I am prepared me what it is to be a Chey- Vote for Winniefred E. White Consultant to various Stonecalf Sr. and Elaine Fire. R.E.Sp.E.C.T. I thank the to do my best Communi- enne woman. She taught me Tail for your next Cheyenne Tribes, private sector, or- My parents are Eddie and creator for people who con- cating opportunities to the the Cheyenne traditions and District 3 Legislator. ganizations on behavioral Dee Nita Ruiz. I was born tribute to the impact of em- people in addition to facili- as an Elder I am still learn- Positions I have held since health needs and services and raised in A3 commu- powering Native education tate education, culture, and ing today. She raised eight receiving my Master’s de- My experience and ed- nity of Clinton and attend- grandchildren and I was her gree in May 1985 over a time ucation will assist me in ed Calumet High School. I endeavors. social growth. helper. period of 34 years. I possess leadership to problem solve will graduate with my As- Clinton is my home and Above all, my goal is to I have had a great career, a combination of 39.5 years and make ethical decisions sociates in Communication also where I’ve been em- ensure the Legislative body assisting native children, in the management, behav- for our Tribes. I am willing from Haskell Indian Nations ployed with the tribes and works together for the peo- adults, elders and families in ioral health/mental health, to listen to your concerns, University this coming Fall casinos beginning in 2012. ple. Hoowce’iseenebetiitoon my various positions. I have social services and the sub- wishes, desires, vision and 2019 and will continue pur- I am actively involved in beiscectoniihi. (We all stand 20 years in management stance abuse field. I am an needs of our people. I en- suing a Bachelor’s in Busi- our A3 community and un- as one.) Hahou. since receiving my Masters Licensed Independent Sub- courage young adults, elders, in Education in May 1985. stance Counselor since 2004, and adults contact me at win- And I have always been the prior to that certified since [email protected] or A3 Legislator Candidate people in this District and I first Native to follow non-na- 1995 as a substance abuse feel free to call me at 480- Chester Oldbear. would like to help with the tives in positions of manage- counselor 553-4369. I would like to represent needs and representation of ment/administration. I have Executive Director of Winnifred White Tail, the Arapaho District 3. I’ve Arapahos. I’ve been sober No Photo mentored and supervised Cheyenne and Arapaho So- M.Ed., LISAC lived here around Cheyenne (no alcohol) and drug free Chester Oldbear Native professional for certi- cial Services and Arapaho area and Clin- for the past 29 years. I be- ton most of my life. I know lieve in the Cheyenne and C3 Legislator Candidate, up and carry our tribe to a the people, related to the Arapaho traditional ways. incumbent Ronald, ‘Sonny’ new era. So our tribe can Redshin. become the tribes I see us as Hello C-3 constituents and that’s on top. I am Anthony Spotted- nications and distant learning my name is Ronald “Sonny” We as a tribe are rising wolf-White Magpie; South- via the internet. Redshin I am your current and we(legislators) have a ern Arapaho Chief. I am Those in Clinton I would district 3 legislator and seek- good working relationship from Clinton, and I have like to see the Lucky Star ing re-election. I am asking with the governor we have been here in the District for donate more to the commu- for your vote and support been making smart choices 12 years now. I have been nities as in donating a splash in October and November. I for our tribe so that one day involved with the elders in pad to the Northside and been in office for a year and our children can have all my community as I worked even see that all communi- a half and if re-elected I will their schooling taken care of for different departments in ties get the same. continue to focus on our chil- and our elders as well. the Cheyenne and Arapaho I try to stay humble and dren & elders, I believe it’s I know with your support Tribes. would like to see that tribal my generations time to step sky’s the limit. I would like to see the old members get better assis- A3 Legislator Candidate IHS building in Clinton be tance or even help create Anthony Spottedwolf-White used as a hub for telecommu- more jobs. Arapaho District 3 Candidates: Mapgie. A3 Legislator Candidate needs to recognize them and eral career with the Indian mediation processes. Linda Rhoads give them more rights. Health Service/Scholarship In 2013 I joined the Office Branch in Rockville, Mary- of Tribal Self-Governance/ 1. Transparency: Ac- 4. Forensic Audit: Legis- countability and budgeting. lators need to write a law in No Photo land followed by various IHS where I performed all No Photo positions in the field of- fi financial activity of account- 2. Annual Audit: Re- the Constitution for a foren- Linda Rhoads Debra Gould nance, accounting, and audit ing and funds distribution quired by the Constitution sic audit. at Office of Special Trust- provided oversight at nego- and mandated law. 5. ICWA: Need far more ee(OST), and Bureau of In- tiations of a tribe’s compact/ 3. Out of District/State: educated people. dian Affairs(BIA). funding agreement as well These tribal members make 6. Mandatory random In 2009 I transferred to as performed three years up over 60 percent of our drug testing for all Branches the Office of Indian - Ser of audit reviews for Tribes Tribal Council. Our tribe of the Tribes. A3 Legislator Candidate vices/BIA, in representation planning to enter Self-Gov- Debra Gould. of Self-Determination Con- ernance to the Albuquerque, I am the daughter of the tracting Tribes, strength- Bemidji, Billings, Navajo, Arapaho District 4 Candidate: Robert Candy (NOTE: late Jay Gould of Colony, ening self-determination Oklahoma, and Phoenix ar- Wins by default for being sole candidate.) Okla., my mother is Belva through contract support. I eas. Hicks, from Canton Okla., have participated on hiring If selected as your A3 Roy Candy and Elizabeth ho Tribal Police Department panels of Program Analysts, Legislator, some of the more currently residing in Weath- No Photo Ethel Lefthand-Candy. My from 1992 to 1998. I then Administrative Assistants, pressing issues I intend to Arapaho descendancy comes returned to the oilfield until erford, and I am a candidate Robert Candy for the A3 Legislative seat. and accounting technician address are: from my grandfather Roy 2015. I have sat on the Ham- I received my GED vacancies. 1) Greater inclusion/ Candy who was a full blood mon City Board for a total of through the C&A tribes fol- Throughout my career involvement of all A3 Dis- Arapaho. My parents are the seven years, during that time lowed by an Associate De- with Indian Affairs I served trict’s enrolled members A4 - My name is Robert late Robert Candy and Max- I was also the Municipal gree in Paralegal Studies at as Treasurer, Field Repre- residing at the local, out of “Rector” Candy, I am seek- ine Miles-Candy. City Judge of Hammon and Rose State College Midwest sentative to Southern Plains area, and out-of-state levels. ing the office of A4 Legisla- My work experience was the Mayor of Hammon City, Okla. And a Bachelor’s & Eastern Oklahoma re- 2) A unified Legislative tor and would like to ask for mainly consists of the oil- in 2001. I have also held the Degree in Business from the gions, and Central Region body. your support. A little about field. I started working in position of Hammon School University of Central Okla- Steward representing the 3) Revamping an out dat- myself, I am full blood Chey- the oilfield when I turned 18 Board Member from 2010 homa. bargaining unit employees of ed tribal Constitution. enne/Arapaho and I reside in years old for Helmerick and to 2015. I am currently em- My employment consists Federation of Indian Service 4) Forensic audit of gam- Hammon Okla., and have Payne Drilling Company. ployed with Lucky Star Casi- of 20+ years in the private Employees, Local#4524. ing finances. lived there all of my life. My At the age of 23 I joined no with my work experience sector and 23 years in the this required of me working 5) Raising the standards wife, Rachel and I have four the United States Army in various fields, I know that public sector. I retired from knowledge/experience in the of our elected officials. children who also live in the where I served as Artillery- I possess the right leader- federal service in February area of EEO and labor laws 6) Lowered Blood Quan- Hammon area. My grandpar- man until I was honorably ship, discipline and integrity 2019. and regulations, grievance tum. ents are the late Emil Miles, discharged. I started working that is needed to serve as A-4 In 1989 I began my fed- handling, counseling and Laura Blackbear- Miles and for the Cheyenne and Arapa- Legislator. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 17 CANDIDATES continued from pg. 12 Arapaho District 3 Election Commissioner Candidates: Please Note, the following incumbent Election Registered Voter’s List Addison III, Frank Rose Simental Commissioner candidates have won by Adrian, Perez Dallas Harrington, Donna Runnels, Andre default due to being the sole candidate in Alaney, Karty Louise Sage, David Wayne All Runner, Grayling Harrison, Kyle Batisle Sagebark, Agnes Marie their respective districts. Matthew Matthew Harrison, Lois Lavonne Marie Anuario, Albert Keith Harrison, Roberta Fern Sam, Jonathan Cheyenne District 2 Election Commissioner incumbent Ashley, Ruiz Harrison, Shirley Dawn Sam, Jonathon Male Norma Yarbrough: Avans, Wallace Harrison, William Sankadota, Jodi Janae start program until 2006. election commissioner my Brennan Franklin Sankadota, Lulu Jean During this time, I did get a goals for the election com- Beach, Ida Carlene Harrison Jr, Alton Lewis Sarmiento, Jai Esai chance to meet and worked mission are: Bear Bow, Levi Patrick Henry, Neal Schmidt, Terri Sue with many tribal & non-trib- To ensure that all tribal No Photo al families through teaching voters are updated with the Bearshield, Dana Rae Herrera (Yellow Eagle), Shannon, Carney Norma Yarbrough early education to their chil- registration information and Bearshield, Elayna Lynn Elaine Renee’ dren. ongoing recruitment for the Bearshield, Kristy Hicks (Naranjo), Belva J Sharp, Brandy Jo In 2006 I relocated outside new registered voters. Michelle Holden, Devon M Sharp, Nicole Lea of Oklahoma boundaries to Ensure Cheyenne & Arap- Bearshield, Todd Lee Holden, Karin Kay Sharp, Ross Lamont pursue a bachelor’s degree. I aho elections remain fair and Bee, David Andrew Holden, Michaela Smith, Michael Brian have completed two degrees, every vote counts. first one is Associates of Ap- As of today there are over Benton, Shannon Hudson III, James Smothers (Patterson), Hello, my name is Norma plies Science in Child De- 1,400 registered voters with- Christine Johnson, Gilbert D. Patricia Irene Irene J. Yarbrough (Da Khi Meh velopment also an associate in the C-2 district. I’m very Bernal, Johnny Lee Johnson, Martha Aline Soldier, Matthew Trent Yo’, Eating Bull) I’m orig- of Arts in Family Studies in passionate and love work- Bianchi Hill, Eleanor Johnson, Rojer Washee Spotted Wolf, Christian inal from Kingfisher Okla. Child Development. In 2012 ing for the tribes. My entire Bish, Doris Marybelle Johnson Jr, Keeper Joshua My mother was Ruth Lau- I worked for the Cheyenne professional career has been rena (Burgess) Petsimore & Arapaho Health Board as working for the Cheyenne Bish, Jamie Marie James Spotted Wolf, Van and my father was Homer their administrative assistant & Arapaho Tribes of Okla- Bish Jr, James Foster Kodaseet, Phaliesha Robert Petsimore. My mother’s par- for one calendar year. homa. If I am re-elected I Bishop, Jr, Billy Ray Michelle Spotted Wolf Sr, ents were Martha (Bob Tail In December of 2016, will make sure I continue to Black Horse, Daniel Lee, Euline Yvonne Anthony Allen Wolfe) Burgess and Benedict I became the C-2 Election uphold integrity as the C-2 Elroy Lee, Terry Spottedwolf, Alma Burgess. My father’s parents Commissioner. My term is Election Commissioner. This Blackhorse, Leta Joyce Lee, Thomas Allen Merle were Sophie Diamond and set to expire as of December position requires availability Homer Petsimore Sr. 2019, and I will run again around the clock, in which Blackwell, Kristie Jean Lee, Troy Gilbert Spottedwolf, Anna In the beginning of my for the C-2 Election Com- I remain dedicated and will Bowen, Edna Grace Lefthand-Bianchi, Helen career during the 1980s I missioner. With your help I continue to work hard for my Briggs, Jeremy Damion Spottedwolf started working with the can retain my position on the tribal constituents. Briggs Jr, Joe W. Leonard, Rebecca (Spottedwolf), Louella Cheyenne & Arapaho Head election commission, as your Brown, Brenda Ilene Lime, Gary A Cheyenne District 4 Election Commissioner incumbent Brown (Wallace), Erma Lime, Irene Spottedwolf, Patrice Jean Lime, Myron Bennee Sarah Orange: Bull, Bernice N. Lime, Rosina Marie Spottedwolf, Patrick B I Sarah Orange, do hereby one grandson whom have announce my candidacy for all attended Hammon Public Byrne, Alan Gene Lira, Felicia Ann Spottedwolf Jr, Anthony elective office of Cheyenne Schools. I enjoy being with Byrne, Myrtle Weoma Little Bird, Anthony Lee Allen District 4 election commis- my family and friends, out- Campbell, Douglas N. Little Bird, Forrest Spottedwolf Jr, Shawn sioner. I have been employed doors, pow-wows, dancing, Capture, Mildred Ann Douglas Patrick with the Tribes since October singing and playing sports. Carlon, Alyssa Little Bird-Bishop, Standing Water, Kayla 2013. I have sat in the seats We currently have 309 of Chairperson, Secretary, registered voters in the C-4 Carlon, Alyssa A. Lorene L Marie was nominated for Treasur- district and continue to strive Carney, Chad Allen Little Raven, Tonita Rose Steele, Renee er, and now currently hold- to make our government an Carney, Shannon Renee Little Raven III, Steere, Loretta Ann ing officer position of Vice epic one. I have worked with Cross, Kenneth Duane Benjamin Jerome Steere, Ricky Bob Chairperson of the Election three administrations thus far Cruz (Lee), Michele Littlehawk, Lynn Stewart, Michael R Commission. and have worked hard to sta- Curtis, Elaine Michelle Tags, Anna Holland I come from the Redmoon bilize the Cheyenne & Arap- Community in Hammon, aho tribal elections. Curtis, Mary Lee Loneman, Patsy A A. Tall Bear (Morton), Okla., where I have resided I have worked with nine ran several elections, attend- Curtis, Rachel Renee Lumpmouth, Charlotte Tisha K. all of my life except sev- election challenges, 12 re- ed many legislative budget Curtis, Samie Lynn Lena Tello, Patricia Lynn eral years when I ventured calls, three election challeng- hearings and meetings, and Curtis, Virgil Louis Markum-Stratton (Little Tenorio, Martina Rose worked on the Election Law out. I come from Terry & es, two Balloting companies, Dakota, Gould S. Bird), Janice Caroll Tenorio Jr, Augustine A. Jolene (Orange) Byrd. Pa- two Election Commission Amendments. ternal grandparents are the attorneys, the Carter Center, I have worked in many Dawes Jr, Steven Martin, Myron Gerald Terronez, Babe Jesse late Amos Byrd & Sharon Tribune Editor, Tribal Coun- different fields, but this one Elizondo, Adolfo Mendoza, Charlene Thomas, Debra Lee (Standingwater) Byrd. Ma- cil coordinator, three legisla- has been a growing process Jefferson Bent Mendoza, Jesse Manuel Thompson, Kenneth teranl grandparents are the tions and three Governors. and hope to continue the Elizondo, Aldolf Mendoza, Victor Male late Joseph and the late Na- I have conducted numer- growth and progress of the Elizondo, James Allen Ramon Thompson, Shenandoah Cheyenne & Arapaho Na- dine (Fingernail) Orange. My ous Public Hearings/meet- Phillip Moore, Ethelyn Joyce Thunderbull, companion, Kendall Kauley ings attended two conducting tion! and I have five children and credible election trainings, Elizondo, Jolena Lois Morgan (Stonecalf), Christopher Gordon Erdmann, Karen Lyn Wanda Thunderbull (Wandrie), Arapaho District 1 Election Commissioner incumbent Escobedo, Lori Moss, Joe David Doris Delease Ray Mosqueda: Faris, Kara Lindsey Moss, John Michael Topaum (Sutton), Judy Fletcher, Cheri Lynn Naranjo, Tewa Leigh Lee Fletcher, Marleta Jo Nelson (Steere), Vicki Turnbow (Robinson), Flying Out, Jamie Tyrel Ann Patricia My name is Ray Mosqueda of Canton Oklahoma. And I Flying Out, Jesse Burt New Breast, Virginia Wandrie, Danecia Rae No Photo would like to declare my candidacy for Arapaho District 1 Frank (Wandrie), Nightwalker, Jane Wandrie, Deanna Ray Mosqueda Election Commissioner. I am the current District 1 Election Stephanie Delease Nowlin, Donald Lynne Commissioners but was only elected in June of 2018. Fry (Brown), Sonja Anne Monroe Washee III, John Enos There is still much more I would like to do in this office Fulsom, Velva Jean Nowlin, Donald Wassana, Reva Elaine why I’m running. Gallegos, Jose Valentin Monroe Waterman, Rodney Gallegos, Samarrah K. Nowlin, Gladys Jean Everett Ganote, Charles Phillip Nowlin, Rupert Ferd Waterman, Samantha Garrett, Janet Ferd E. Arapaho District 2 Election Commissioner incumbent Gilbert, Caleb Rex Nowlin, Thomas Waterman, Terry S. Dale Hamilton: Goljenboom Winston Weaselbear, Aaron (Birdshead), Moosey Old Bear, Chester L Welbourne, Terri Sue Ott, Stacy Chantel Lavonne No Photo Gould, Betty Zane Pedro, Oliver Frederick White Bird, Michael Dale Hamilton Gould, Dakota Male Pena, Anthony Louis Gould, Debra Marie Pena, Lisa Margaret Whiteshirt, Brian Keith Gould, Gunar Jae Pena, Lloyd Nathaniel Whiteshirt Jr, Alfred Gould, Jeffrey Male Post, LaVonne Rose James Gould, Michael Dean Propst (Big Horse), Billie Williams, Beljean Haag, Lisa Michelle Jean Williams, Kimberly Jo Haag III, Richard Dwight ranelle (Stonecalf), Williams, Patrick Lloyd PRIMARY ELECTION OCT. 8, 2019 Hadley, Beverly Irene Wilson Wills, Marsha Sue Hadley, Leanna Marie Reyes, Tina Marie Wilson, Crystal Jean Hadley, Marland Glenn Rhoads, Linda Louise Woolsey Jr, Wesley Hadley, Marland G. Rhoads, Nancy Ann Yellow Eagle (Salcido), GENERAL ELECTION NOV. 5, 2019 Hadley, Shawn Lee Riggs, Brenda Kaye Marlene Hadley, Sr., Marland Ruiz, Edward “Ryan” Gene Ruiz, Edward “Ryan” Hamilton, Virginia Ruiz, Travis Drew YOUR VOTE - YOUR VOICE Harrington, Charlene Ruiz Jr, Eduardo PAGE 18 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei OU student selected to take part CATV and CATT win in Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence eight NAJA awards Sidney Jackson is a ris- and Arapaho Tribes (CONCHO, OK) The and Adam Youngbear re- third place for “Honoring the ing senior at the University Planning & Develop- Cheyenne and Arapaho Trib- ceived first place in the Pro- life and service of 90-year- of Oklahoma (OU) as a po- ment Program in the al Tribune (CATT) newspa- fessional Division II-Televi- old Arapaho Veteran John T. per won seven awards, rang- sion, for General Excellence. Levi Jr.” litical science major with a grants office helping ing from first to third place In the Professional Divi- Stephens also placed sec- double minor in National to secure $4,277,328 in five categories, and Chey- sion II-Print/Online, editor ond for Best Environmental Security and Intelligence in grants for the Chey- enne and Arapaho Television Rosemary Stephens won the story, “Environmental im- Studies and Pre-Law. She enne and Arapaho (CATV) won first place for top three awards for Best pacts of climate change is fo- is an Intelligence Commu- Tribes, with another ‘General Excellence’ in the Elder stories with first place cus of Cheyenne and Arapa- nity Scholar within OU’s $10,849,229 in pend- 2019 Native American Jour- for “Veteran elder spends ho EOC,” and third place for National Security & Intelli- ing federal grants. nalists Association’s (NAJA) life in service of country and Best News story, “Largest gence Studies Department Jackson served National Native Media others,” a story surround- fire on record in Oklahoma.” by virtue of exceptional four years active duty Awards for work published ing Cheyenne and Arapaho Staff writer Latoya academic performance, as in the U.S. Army with in 2018. elder Michael Keith Fire Lonelodge won third place well as a member of OU’s an area of expertise Winners were announced whose life included 30 years for Best Health story, Honor Society. in the Signal Intel- via email, Social Media and of military service and over “Bringing opioid and heroin Last month, she was one ligence field that - in on NAJA’s website on July 50 years in the health care abuse awareness to commu- 10. The awards will be pre- field. Second place was for nities,” and third place for of the top 55 college stu- cluded a deployment sented during the awards the story, “AARP Oklaho- Best Sports story, “Lucky dents in the nation selected to Afghanistan in banquet to be held Wednes- ma continues tradition of Star Casino hosts Rage in the to participate in the Intelli- 2014. day, Sept. 18 at the Mystic recognizing Native Amer- Cage.” gence Community Centers She is the daugh- Lake Center in Prior Lake, ican elders,” with tribal el- The 2019 awards mark for Academic Excellence ter of Monica Allen Minn., during the annual Na- ders Wanda Whiteman and the 10th year in a row the seminar and simulation in of Canton, Okla., the ter of the late Arapaho tional Native American Me- Matheson Hamilton honored CATT has been recognized Washington, D.C. granddaughter of Lavonta Chief Arthur Sutton and dia conference. at the 2018 Indian Elders by NAJA in the National Na- Jackson recently Kenrick of also of Canton Sallie Sutton of Canton. CATV’s Darren Brown awards banquet in 2018 and tive American Media awards. worked for the Cheyenne and the great-granddaugh- UNITY - One-on-One with CAYC speakers. They all worked so Continued-Allyssa Pineda was that don’t be afraid to be see change in their commu- hard to get youth where they World as well. She is so beau- Native. I saw so many Native nities. For me I want to be are now. The determination tiful and I got to meet people tribes from around the US. back in my hometown mak- in their eyes is wonderful es- from different tribes and they Even from North Carolina, I ing that change. One of my pecially the ones whose pur- did dances that I didn’t know didn’t even know there were favorite parts about UNITY pose is only for the youth to existed. I thought there was Indigenous tribes from there was making new friends and better themselves. just like our usual southern they were so cool too they seeing old ones I haven’t My favorite part about the dances but there’s way more had the strongest hick I’ve seen in over four years, I whole trip was the banquet. and hearing the different lan- ever heard of but honestly I even got to meet Miss Indian It was so much fun with the guages was so amazing. want to thank everyone who World and my other favorite fashion show happening at What I brought back to provided this opportunity for part about UNITY was learn- the same time. I got to try my community from UNITY us. Adriana Tahdoahhnippah Andrea Blackbear ing as Native people we are new foods, which were de- all important we are strong My experience at UNITY I learned that we can make a This year’s national UNI- licious. The banquet was so and no matter what we are all was so awesome and beau- difference in our community TY conference in Florida was elegant I loved every second leaders. I’m so thankful for tiful. I loved all the differ- if we work harder and be- by far the best thing I’ve done of it. I am very thankful for being apart of the Cheyenne ent cultures I got to see and come great leaders. this year. I’ve met so many the tribes, the Youth Council, and Arapaho Youth Council. experience. I’m going to The great experience of people my age and have got TNA and staff. I know they I want to thank the Chey- share all of the information UNITY helped me come out to learn about their different all worked very hard this enne and Arapaho Tribes for and ideas I received from of my comfort zone. I felt cultures and we even got to week (at UNITY). I just hope helping us raise money. I’m UNITY. I would say that the happy to see so many youth showcase our dance styles and pray that I am able to go eternally grateful for get- most inspirational thing I come out and help around and sing our hymns. What next year. ting to attend the conference liked was the people and the our communities. I felt like inspired me most about UNI- and looking forward to next I belonged there because at TY was seeing the different UNITY conference. It was year’s national conference in school I just feel lost like no tribes and how they want to a really great experience. Alyssa Twobabies Washington D.C. My first time riding a plane, My experience of UNI- one understands my troubles I was scared at first but then TY for the first time was so of being a Native American learned at these workshops is I got used to it. I’m glad I fun. First, I thought that it and seeing them make from to have our own workshops had the opportunity to do was going to be somewhat of my culture and really not about these topics because this with some great people. boring or we would have to learning about the back- I believe that they are very Meeting new people, learn- do boring stuff but not at all. ground of presidents or what beneficial and important for ing their culture and seeing Whenever I heard that I was they did to my people. I want tribal youth. new things. My favorite part going to the conference I was to be known for something What inspired me the had to be the workshops; the second thinking myself see- that helped my community most was listening to the en- and want our voices to be trepreneurs talk about how Adrianna Peralta UNITY drum workshop was ing if I really wanted to go. heard that we’re still here. they got to where they are My name is Adrianna Per- my favorite. Everything was I’m glad that I got to come to UNITY taught me that now during the entrepreneur- alta. I’m 16 years old. I had so nice. I was just glad to be the conference meeting new I could do anything if I just ship workshop. My favor- lots of fun at the National out of Oklahoma. people from everywhere and Angel Whiteman learning their culture. put my mind to it and work My experience at UNITY ite part about the whole trip I try to cope with it’s really I’m so glad that I got to for the things I want I could was an amazing experience. was when we first landed in hard for me and I’ve been experience my first time go- do it. I know that this is just I learned quite a lot from Florida, because of the fact bottling up my emotions to ing to UNITY it was more the beginning of our break the workshops I attended I’ve never been to Florida. get through life without my than I expected. It was so through but UNITY has which were comprised of I’m thankful for the oppor- uncle, my dad. My uncle was nice meeting different peo- taught me that we are more self-awareness, inspiration, tunity that was given to me always happy and funny I ple and learning where they than just youth we are the fu- and entrepreneurship. What I from the tribe to represent miss him so much. Stuff like came from and have stuff in ture and we need to make a would like to do with what I our tribe. that made me want to cry at common and getting to know difference. I want to change was the best conference I’ve the fire. I had to leave the fire people. I loved how we had how the world sees us just went to because I left feeling because it was too much for guest speakers and how they being red skins or drunks. I good about myself. I liked me to feel like that. That was started out being Native know we are more than that, how they made awareness my favorite part was the fire. Americans and representing how they see us because we Allison Williams of the missing and murdered My experience at the con- our cultures and seeing them have our religion that helps What I’ve learned about Indigenous women, and the ference was better than what out there means that any- us grow. We need to pass on the UNITY conference was importance of mental health. I would have thought. I met thing is possible you jut got what we know to the young that it is all right to be your- My favorite workshops were people from all over from to work for it nothing is giv- ones. I am so glad that the self and you should take op- the Native Love, and MMIW different tribes, it was a great en to you. I also learned that Youth Council gave me an portunities that are given to (Missing and Murdered In- experience. I’m so thankful if more of us come together opportunity to attend the you. There’s always a second digenous Women). They for the opportunity to be able there would be more cul- UNITY conference and I’m chance at something take that were very educational, and to go to the UNITY confer- tures becoming bigger and planning to go as often as I Arianna Long chance and be better at what very helpful. The last night ence and hope I can go next our voices would be heard. can and help our community. Tous’ my name is Ari- it is. I’ve learned so much we helped with the UNI- from the conference it was year and do great things. anna Long and my Arapa- I think I would take all this one boy from Oregon, ho name is, Níí’tobe’ée’sei TY fire and I liked that a lot amazing. Another thing is named Nakoa, but he said he also. I want to thank every- that the UNITY fire made me of the information and make which means, “First Woman something of it. The confer- was from the islands. He told In Line.” I am the 2019-20 one who helped us get here, feel something I have never me about himself and he also all the programs who helped felt before I felt like I wanted ence motivated me to think Arapaho Tribal Princess, what I can do as a youth and sung me a round dance song. and I am also representing as out, the Governor, everyone to cry, sob, and made me feel The thing that motivated or who helped us out at our like it’s okay that everything to bring my community to- the 2018-19 Senior Arapaho gether and solve problems in inspired me most was the Princess for the Cheyenne & food sales and bingos. Thank is gonna be okay just pray. workshops I went to and you for also letting us go I’ve been through things our community. Arapaho Labor Powwow. I how there needs to be more had a great time at UNITY, it with a big group, I think we Native Americans like us do- represented our tribe good. Allyssa Pineda ing big things. My favorite My experience at UNITY Ariayna Yellowbank part about the whole trip was was an AMAZING one for Amaya Bert I’m very thankful for this whenever we were at UNI- my first one. I really hope I My experience at UNITY whole opportunity to come TY, everyone would intro- get to make it next year. I’ve was pretty neat. I’ve learned to Orlando to the National duce themselves in their lan- met so many new people that there are a lot of different UNITY conference of 2019. guage and I thought that was and I’m very glad I got to tribes from all over and they I am blessed to have repre- a pretty cool thing because show my title to all the youth have different slang they use sented the Cheyenne-Arapa- almost everyone knew how around the US and I’m glad in their tribes. I’ve also met ho Youth Council as Female to say stuff in their own way. I got to meet miss Indian Co-President, as well as the UNITY / pg. 15 Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 19 continuedUNITY from pg. 14 Continued -Ariayna Yellow- dan. I never knew that there Continued-Donahven Bea- ture to other youth and I’m Continued-Jayme Williams about how you have to be- bank were tribes from Taiwan, ver going to do my best to keep from China and they are very lieve in yourself and that Cheyenne-Arapaho like I knew there were Indig- It really made me feel our traditions alive and our beautiful people. Then an- you can do a lot of adventure Tribes of Oklahoma. I en- enous tribes out in the Phil- connected and in sync with way of life. I will teach these other thing about suicide it around the world you just joyed meeting new people ippines but not Taiwan. Ever them. songs and tell them what I is not right to think the way need to believe. Than anoth- and learning things to bet- since Paulette Jordan ran for I learned a lot by just sit- was taught. I really hope I you are about suicide. Just er thing is to express your ter our tribal communities. Governor in Idaho last year, ting there listening to them get the chance to come back think would you let anyone feelings to someone you trust I also learned more about I’ve looked up to her. She’s talk and conversating. I re- next year. try to kill himself or herself, I know it may be hard to but tribes, like learning about the a good leader and great role ally hope to spread our cul- I would not like it at all. Then you might have some confi- Indigenous Taiwanese tribes. model. It made me come out of my I went to this workshop that I dence in just try your best on I am thankful to have learned I enjoyed this trip with shell more and it taught me didn’t know of and I went in everything you do. from different leaders and my fellow Youth Council that no matter what tribe you there and they were talking speakers. They motivated me members and hope each of are from we all have similar called to go to and do. When I to do things that will make them learned something and characteristics and issues. went it really helped me I’ve me go out of my comfort take it back home with them. I’m so blessed to get this prayed and I just helped peo- zone and inspire me to do Hopefully, we can put these opportunity. It’s something ple I talked to them and I’ve better. My favorite parts of inspirations and new ideas I will carry with me for the prayed for them and prayed the trip was attending the into action! I am also hoping rest of my life and it honest- for good things to happen. Taiwanese delegation dinner to go back in 2020 for the ly changed me as a person. It It really opened my eyes it and meeting Paulette Jor- National Conference in D.C. has made me want to do more showed me a lot. I never Francesca Washee information I have learned stuff for my community and would have thought I was This year at UNITY was just to be a better person. I’m going to be able to talk to a I hope to bring it home and honestly the best year ever. I teach other youth too. It was glad I got to meet and talk to lot of people. Growing up I learned a lot about different Jamie Yellowfish really good to see youth from people I don’t know and to was always a shy kid I nev- tribes and I even made new Hello! My name’s Jamie different tribes across the just get closer to my youth er talked to anyone I wasn’t friends from everywhere. Yellowfish and I want to start U.S. attend UNITY as well council. good at making friends. off with saying thank you to who have the same goals as I didn’t know that there was UNITY really opened my the Cheyenne and Arapaho do. The person who inspired Indigenous people in Tai- eyes and it helped me a lot. Tribes for helping us go this me the most would be our wan. There were many tribes there year. This trip to Orlando, Southern Plains Represen- My favorite part about from all around. Being able Fla. was an amazing experi- tative, Brittany, she made UNITY was actually doing to meet different tribes and ence getting to meet so many Ashley Blackbear me realize different ways as stuff all day, rather than lay- learning a lot of new thing people and learning a lot of My name is Ashley to what I should be doing to ing at home. Meeting our was a really fun. new things was an amazing Blackbear and I am apart of better our community and so Southern Plains represen- UNITY really opened my thing to see. I’m so thank- the Cheyenne and Arapaho much more. tative inspired me because eyes. I learned a lot being ful to be able to go back Youth Council. I’ve had a My favorite part about the I liked how she wasn’t shy on this trip. Going to Dis- home and tell my family and great experience at UNITY whole trip was being there at about anything about how ney Springs and Universal Hannah Blackbear friends about this trip and tell this year, which was held the conference, seeing and she felt about anything. She Studios was a really good My experience at UNITY them a lot of stories and just in Orlando, Fla. I am really meeting new people. I hope inspired me to do better and time. I want to thank the was fun and I learned a lot. visit with them and let them thankful that I had a chance to attend next year and learn get out of my comfort zone Youth Council, Cheyenne I’m glad I got to go to UNI- know how it was and what it to go this year. It really a lot more and meet new and to be strong about a lot and Arapaho Tribes, and Tra- TY it was really fun seeing a was. brought me out of my com- people. I am very thankful of things. I liked the work- dition not Addiction for this lot of new people and it was One of the things I really fort zone. I’m glad I got to that I was able to attend this shops because I got to con- trip, it was really amazing fun making new friends be- loved was the UNITY fire. It meet new people and make year and listen to what the nect with people and do lit- and I got to meet a lot of new cause I wasn’t really as shy was the most amazing and a lot of memories with my speakers and the people in tle icebreakers with them to people. It was really fun and as I thought I would be. It powerful thing I’ve seen, be- youth council and friends! the workshops had to say. meet new people. I want to say a lot more but was a new experience for me ing able to experience some- UNITY had taught me so I hope to go back in the fu- Overall going to Florida it’s going to be really long so to see other tribes all around thing like that was an amaz- much that I could bring back ture. UNITY has really made and UNITY was a good trip thank you and God bless all the world and listen to them ing thing. It was one of those to my community. I was an impact and I hope to take and was great to meet new y’all with good things. about how they live and how things you feel like your very thankful to listen to the what I have learned and give people. This year was my their culture is. Like meet- speakers and attend the work- it back to our communities. first time going to UNITY and edit videos properly with shops. With the some of the ing the Taiwanese people, I and I really liked it. our mentors at the pre-con- Youth are doing. There kid name Daylen from Ar- ference Wednesday night. are problems in certain izona. He was also Navajo. Which the ones that got to go communities I didn’t know Favorite music rock. Darius make videos for the whole was still happening, and just from Montana. He is from conference to see, which learned that Native Youth the Flathead Tribe, loves to had 2,000+ Natives in atten- councils are so much bigger skateboard. I’ll say my two dance. Also there was tons than I imagined. For me newest friends. of other workshops I attend- and like others I’d like to The sessions I went to ed as well and I hope I can share the information to our helped me express myself use the information I learned Jazmine Johnson communities and improve or more. The culture night was back in our community My experience this year help problems within them. the hardest because I wasn’t wisely. I was very inspired Jacob Pollock at UNITY was definitely Cameron Longknife All of the people at UNITY ready to speak. It felt good by the workshop Becoming UNITY was a great ex- one for the books. This has My name is Cameron just really motivated me and though. Then the UNITY fire an Artistpreneur that I want perience. The people I met been my third time getting Longknife and this is my it showed me how much they helped by bringing me back to learn to play a violin or were cool. The conference the chance to go and by far experience at the National care for Unity youth and how to my spiritual side. We sang cello right now. I mean I rooms and banquet was an this one was my favorite. I Unity Conference. It was my awesome our community is, two Arapaho hymns and one should’ve started when I was amazing time. The whole stepped way out of my com- first time attending Unity and which encourages me to be Cheyenne. Such great mem- way younger but the present- experience was the best. I fort zone on this one and met going to Florida. I have al- more active in my tribe and ories were made. Thank you ers showed me that you can met people from the east so many new friends and ways heard about Unity and helping with it. for giving me this experi- still learn at any age. Wheth- coast to the west coast. A memories that I will cherish have always wanted to go. I Overall, Unity was educa- ence. er for fun or for a job in the forever. I plan on running finally got to go this year and tional and fun. I just really formation that I’ve learned to future. My absolute favorite for Southern Plains Region it was really fun, exciting, like how it was enjoyable my community and younger about the whole conference Representative next year and informative. I got to see and informative for every- youth. I can teach them what though is always the fashion because it seems so fun and and meet a lot of new people one. Florida itself was real- I’ve learned about at UNITY show on the last night. I got good experience for me to from different communities ly fun and I am thankful for and possibly help them want to see what dresses was worn learn about other natives and and tribes. I didn’t know too Unity and my tribes for op- to learn more. Also, some- on the Oscars and (Golden their reservations as well as much about them but it was portunities like this and hope one that inspires me the most Globes please correct if I’m improve our region. What I interesting to learn about I can attend again next year. would have to be my uncle wrong lol). I am so thankful learned from this conference them. pray that I am able to go Chance Rush. He travels all for Cheyenne and Arapaho that was my favorite was I learned what Unity next year! around the world to talk to Tribes and the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. definitely salsa dancing. If is about, what other Unity other different tribes and na- Program for letting us get you know me I don’t dance Jaylin Reveles tive youth. He inspires them this opportunity to go, it’s a lot about filming and ed- at all and I have no rhythm in My name is Jaylin Reve- to go and make something of always so amazing and up- iting in the pre-conference my body whatsoever, but our les and I’m the Treasurer of their selves and much more. lifting and I cannot wait for communications workshop. teacher made it super fun. I the Cheyenne and Arapaho My favorite part of the next year. We got put into groups and Youth Council. My experi- also learned how to shoot we were assigned a topic to trip was making the video of ence at the UNITY confer- and last day of UNITY my make a video over. My group meeting the Taiwanese Youth ence was very fun. I’m glad expectations were not made and I did our video over the Council. I’ve never seen and thankful I had the priv- in the best possible way. Taiwanese delegation dinner such a different culture and ilege of attending this year. On my first day the people and it was a great experience. it was great listening to them UNITY has taught me a lot were nice they smiled when I got to try a lot of food that sing and dance. I’m very about the different cultures, I made awkward eye contact I’ve never had before. They thankful that I got to attend and that it’s okay to get out and waved when I waved. Charlee Bushyhead also played our video during UNITY and that I got to lis- of your comfort zone and in- The second day I got to meet My name is Charlee the conference on UNITY ten to the different speakers teract. I met a lot of new peo- new people and had a few Bushyhead and I am the Vice News. I had a great time all and go to workshops. I hope ple and different youth coun- laughs. The third day I got President of the Cheyenne throughout the conference that I get to go next year and cils around the United States. the courage to go up to peo- and Arapaho Youth Council. but the film workshop was learn more. I hope bring back the in- Jean BigMedicine ple and say hi. Then on the This year’s UNITY Confer- by far my favorite thing. I Than another issue is suicide My UNITY experience fourth day those new rela- ence was held in Orlando, learned a lot and had a great it is not helping others. By was amazing. Before this tions I made wanted to hang Fla. This was my fourth time. I hope to be back next killing themselves by family trip my mind was in a neg- out with me and get to know time attending the confer- year. ence with CAYC. I learned and bullying and cyberbul- ative spot. On our plane ride me more. Even though we all lying and friends that you there I thought the work- mean mug we’re not really Donahven Beaver think you can trust. Than on shops were gonna be boring, mean and that’s something I I enjoyed UNITY a lot; it the second day we got to see people were gonna act mean, learned on this trip. Without brought many tribes and or- the first native in space his and that I wouldn’t meet the tribe’s help I wouldn’t ganizations together. It real- name was John Herrington. anyone new. But on the first have known this. ly made me feel proud to be He was just a kid until his Indigenous. My favorite part parents sent him to a space was obviously the UNITY Jayme Williams camp. READ MORE UNITY CAYC Drum. Singing with other What I learned in unity Then the workshops I STATEMENTS IN THE different tribes and having is that we can try to fix this learned a lot from the work- a good time singing these simple issue first and then shops about suicide. I met SEPT 1, 2019 ISSUE OF THE CATT songs that other tribes have. we can do the hard ones. some people like Taiwan, PAGE 20 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei El Reno High School senior Taryn Wahweah has her eye on the ball coming into the 2019 season American Legion By Glen Miller, El Reno Tribune get better numbers, then you Post 401 travels focus on that and not on just to Salamanca, (EL RENO, OK) El Reno High School softball playing the game. My focus coach Davee Deaton paused for a second when is on the team,” said Wah- New York asked what is the best way to describe senior Taryn weah. Submitted by Post 401 Wahweah and then replied in two short words - Her coach loves that Our trip to Salamanca, team player. team-first attitude. N.Y. was a success. Wahweah is one of three returning senior start- “Consistency is the best First, a big thank you to ers for the Indians and will open the 2019 season way to describe the way she the Cheyenne and Arapaho at a new position. plays. She will always be Tribes for their support and “Taryn leads by example and she is not much of there, do anything you ask of Gov. Reggie Wassana. a talker but she is not shy. She plays anywhere we her and work hard at it,” said Second Darrell Flying- need her to play. She can play in the outfield, first Deaton. man, Harvey Pratt, Michael base or any of the other infield positions. Deaton says Wahweah Leader, Ramona Welch, “She is one of those players you can fit her into needs to keep right on rolling Raymond Stonecalf, Eddie anywhere you need things done and she will do it with the way she plays even Wilson and Charlie Fletcher well. She has a team-first attitude and won’t hesi- at the new position. we missed you, but we knew tate to play anywhere we ask and will have a good “She needs to be herself you were with us in spirit. attitude about it,” said Deaton. and keep being consistent,” We were there for the Satur- Wahweah displays that attitude when talking said Deaton. day Grand Entry. about switching from a stellar junior season in Wahweah does feel her We decided as a group right field to a leadership role in center field. batting numbers need to im- we were there representing “It didn’t change much moving from right field prove if she is going to help the American Legion Post to center field other than I’ve got a bigger respon- the team at the plate. As a 401 and The Cheyenne and sibility. I have to tell the other outfielders where junior she made 73 plate ap- Photo / Glen Miller Arapaho people so we rep- to be and I will call the shifts depending on the pearances resulting in 20 hits Taryn Wahweah (center) jokes with her teammates prior to a scrim- resented all three days of the batter,” said Wahweah. for a .274 batting average. mage against Bethany High School. powwow. Wahweah says she plans to play center field She logged 14 singles and six The Iroquois Nation was “A few younger girls have asked me about it with the same passion she did in right field. Last doubles, which led to 16 runs so thankful and so were the and I hope they are watching. They always seem season she played in 31 games and closed the year scored and 12 runs batted in. Seneca Nation of New York. to stick to basketball and will try some other things with 35 fielding chances. Out of those she logged She closed with a .369 on-base percentage and We received an open invita- but always seem to stick with basketball. 32 put-outs and two assists against one error for a a .356 slugging mark despite having just two hits tion to return from their gov- “I want people to look at different sports than .971 fielding percentage. in the last six games of the year. She had only three ernor. they normally focus on,” said Wahweah. “I still play with the same intensity, just more multi-hit games on the season. The only thing that would The three-year starter plays both softball and responsibility. It’s a key position and I’m looking “I need to work on getting more power and have made the trip a bigger soccer. forward to it. I don’t have to change much about keeping my elbow inside and getting extension success would be if we had “I play softball and soccer and I have fun at playing there but I have to pay attention more to through the ball. I’ve got to recognize the pitches a Cheyenne and Arapaho both of them and feel I’m competitive in both. You the batters in order to shift left or right depending better and focus on those things to get the same women’s organization or can play more than one sport and be successful,” on who is hitting,” said Wahweah. consistency as I do in the outfield,” said Wahweah. group representing with us. said Wahweah. Deaton says she prefers having Wahweah in Wahweah says she knows the younger players We give a big thank you Wahweah says she would like to play softball center field because she knows what type of glove on the team are watching and she likes being a role to the Cheyenne and Arapa- past high school but has not been approached by she brings to the role. model. ho Tribes for helping us rep- any collegiate programs. “She will be our primary outfielder and I would “I feel I lead by example but there are times I resent. In the past we did it like to keep her in center with her athleticism and need to tell the younger classmen how to do stuff. on our own. Haho. experience so she can lead the outfield. We need I have to play better and hustle because I feel they that leadership out there,” said Deaton. are watching and I need to show them,” said Wah- Wahweah says she doesn’t feel any added pres- weah. sure of taking over in center field or if the switch She also wants to have success in hopes of will hurt or bolster her season numbers. bringing other Native American players to the “I focus on playing the game like I always have game of softball. Wahweah is enrolled in the Sem- and not worry about the numbers. That helps me inole Nation but is also part Creek, Cheyenne and because if you worry about what you have to do to Kickapoo.

16 Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship Mallory Black, Diné, StrongHearts Native Helpline No one expects to find themselves in an Calls you ‘crazy,’ ‘too sensitive,’ or de- abusive relationship. Most relationships be- nies abuse is happening when confronted gin in a good way with kind words and com- (ex. gaslighting), pliments, but they can turn harmful and emo- Cheats on you for flirts with other people tionally abusive at any time. to intentionally hurt you, Emotional abuse is a type of domestic vi- Accuses you of cheating in the relation- olence that often flies under the radar, but it ship. should always be taken seriously as a form of When emotional abuse is present in a abuse. When emotional abuse is present in a relationship, you may feel off-balance, like relationship, a partner will criticize, threaten you’re walking on eggshells, or question or isolate their partner as a way to manipulate your judgment more than usual. This is be- and control them. Emotional abuse can be cause an abusive partner uses harmful be- degrading, humiliating and terrifying, often haviors like the tactics above to manipulate leaving long lasting scars on one’s spirit and and control their partner so they feel pow- self-esteem. erless. That’s why it is so important to trust So, how do you know if you’re in an abu- your instincts when your partner does or sive relationship? What can you do when a says something that doesn’t feel right to you. loved one is being emotionally abused? Let’s Emotional abuse is extremely dangerous start with recognizing the tactics of emotion- and detrimental to a person’s wellbeing and al abuse. often has lifelong psychological effects. An SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE abusive partner’s behavior is likely to esca- In an intimate relationship, emotional late as time goes on, and they will often use abuse can look like when a partner: emotional abuse in combination with other Constantly calls you hurtful or degrading abuse types and tactics to obtain and main- names, insults you or criticizes you, tain power in the relationship. Acts extremely jealous or possessive of People in abusive relationships tend to you, blame themselves for the abuse or believe Humiliates you in any way or shames you, they must have done something to deserve Isolates you from your family, friends or the criticism or attacks. No one ever de- community, serves to be abused. And no matter the abu- Blocks you from making new friends or sive partner’s reasoning for the abuse, do- joining social groups, mestic violence goes against our traditional ically abusive behavior. Remember, there is available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST. Ignores your presence for serveral hours, ways as Native people. It is never acceptable never an excuse for abuse. Advocates also offer crisis intervention, as- days or weeks, to hurt a partner or spouse in any way. Getting Help sistance with finding ways to stay safe, and Refuses to listen, spea, or respond to you Is Arguing Abusive? Recognizing the signs of emotional abuse a connection to Tribal and Native domestic (ex. silent treatment), In every relationship, partners can expect is the first step to getting help. If you or some- violence resources, if needed. We can also Explodes in anger towards you or is cont- to disagree from time to time. Arguments are one you know is being hurt in your relation- assist concerned friends or family members stantly angry at everything you do, a normal part of any relationship, but abusive ship, know that you are not alone. There are with ways to help a loved one who is being Pressures you to committ and becomes behavior is not. people who want to support you, including abused, as well as people who are worried angry or sulks when you don’t commit, In a healthy relationship, each partner must advocates at the StrongHearts Native Help- they might be abusing their partner. Threatens to hurt you or themselves or commit to being honest, communicating, and line. It can also be incredibly helpful to lean uses weapons to scare you, trusting the other person. Each partner must By calling 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483), on family members and your cultural roots Threatens to hurt your children, family work to maintain healthy communication and you can connect anonymously with a Native for support. Never forget that you have the members or pets, avoid hurting the other person emotionally, advocate who can offer a listening ear and strength and courage of your ancestors, too, Threatens to take your children away from spiritually and physically. Above all, each support with whatever is happening in your who dreamed of a world where every one of you or call child protective services (CPS) on partner must show respect in the relationship, relationship. You can share as much as you their relatives would live in safety, happiness you, especially when disagreements arise. feel comfortable, and our advocates will lis- and in harmony. You deserve to feel safe in Repeatedly lies about where they are, In an abusive relationship, any disagree- ten without judgment or blame. your relationship, no matter what. what they’re doing or who they’re with, ment can escalate into emotionally or phys- The StrongHearts Native Helpline is Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 21 In loving memory ...

nd th nd Happy 2 Birthday Harmony Veronica Friday Happy 65 Birthday Happy 2 Birthday Ryann In Memoriam of Annie (Roman Nose) Seger Aug. 27 Leroy Perry Sioux! January 7, 1932 – August 18, 2018 Always know, Love all your family & friends Indeed, time flies very Loved and missed every day … Your are the heart beat of the Cheyenne and fast, but no matter how From husband, Frank and family. Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. We love you forever, old you become, you’ll Grandparents James & Denise Friday from Irvine, always be my darling little Calif. baby! Happy 2nd birthday my baby girl! I hope the CONGRATULATIONS TAHLO GRAY universe will bless you with a In Loving Memory lifetime of love and happiness because your little heart Happy Heavenly Birthday Cecil Tahlo Gray III won Doyle Lonelodge 1st place at the Sac and deserves it! Love, mommy August 24, 1962 Fox Stroud powwow in June 27, 2006 the McClellan Tiny Tots Happy 44th As a loving dad, brother, Special Contest. He won uncle and grandfather to his first trophy, some Birthday Jon many, we are thinking of toy money, and a pair of you on your special day. We rocker feathers. Big thank Stonecalf Have an cherish the time we got to you to the McClellan spend with you and we miss family for honoring our awesome birthday. you dearly. Love you and son with his first big tiny thinking of you always, tot win. Stay Gold! Cheers the Lonelodge family.

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CLASSIFIEDSVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS To apply please submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of driver’s license and a copy of CDIB (if applica- ble) to the Personnel Department, PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 or call 405-422-7498 or email [email protected]. Or download application by visiting http://cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov. Arapaho Junior Appren. Human Res. Generalist Tribal Security Caretaker (ON CALL) Surveillance Operators (6) Teacher Dept. of Housing Language Program Security Officer (Perm/FT/ Language & Cultural Gaming Comm. / Clinton Child Care - Concho Closing Date: Until filled Closing Date: Until filled PT/On Call Closing Date: Until filled Closing: Until filled Closing Date: Until filled Concho Campus Qualifications: Qualifications: Until Filled Qualifications: Qualifications: Qualifications: Experience learning Bachelor’s degree in busi- Reliable and dependable. Requires mornings, af- Teachers hired after July Cheyenne, Arapaho, or an- ness, human resources or re- Qualifications: Ability to handle weights ternoons and evenings, 1, 1995 are required to be at High School diploma or other foreign language. Ex- lated field preferred. Five or and loads. Ability to lift up Monday through Sunday. least 18 years of age, have a GED certification required. perience teaching or leading more years of progressively to 50 pounds, bending, push- Request to be scheduled off high school diploma or GED Must possess a valid Oklaho- a group of people. Ability to independent professional ing and squatting; climbing for a specific day requires certification or have com- ma driver’s license and have use language related technol- work in human resources. ladders; works with hands advance notification and pleted the10th grade and be reliable transportation. Must ogy, such as recording devic- A combination of educa- in water containing stringent approval. Sit and/or stand in the process of obtaining a be 18 years of age. Must es, video conferencing tools tion and experience may be cleaning agents. Incumbent continuously and perform GED for a period not to ex- be able to attend C.L.E.E.T and electronic dictionaries. substituted for degree re- should be willing to work job functions for a full shift ceed 12 months. Must sign Phase I and II and Use of Ability to track data and quirement. Computer skills. other than normal working with lunch break. Requires employee contract stating Force training and obtain monitor progress using sim- Prefer a professional Human hours, when necessary, es- bending, twisting, reaching, employee will attain CDA a C.L.E.E.T. license as re- ple spreadsheets. Ability to Resource certification. Must pecially weekends. Due to climbing, stooping, crouch- or Mastery Certification to quired by Oklahoma state work on a flexible schedule pass drug and alcohol test- the sensitive nature of Chey- ing, kneeling, lifting and maintain employment. Must law. Must be able to com- according to the availability ing, must pass a background enne and Arapaho tribal cus- pulling. Move objects up to have a valid Oklahoma driv- plete C.L.E.E.T Phase IV of master speakers. Ability check. Cheyenne and Arapa- toms and traditions incum- and exceeding 25 lbs. with er’s license, pass a physical and the associated MMPI-2 to work with children, adult ho preference. bent should be familiar with reasonable accommodations. exam, be able to lift 50lbs., requirement. Must be willing learners and elders. Excel- SALARY: Negotiable Cheyenne tribal customs Office environment with and be physically fit to work to work flexible hours (on lent communication and in- and Arapaho tribal customs. some casino floor environ- daily with children. Must call status) including nights, terpersonal skills. Must be Cook Completion of high school ment experience preferred. demonstrate basic knowl- weekends or over time, or able to pass a background Child Care - Concho or GED required. One year Must be able to work in a edge of early childhood hours assigned during high check. Must have valid driv- Closing: Until filled experience in custodial work smoking environment. Must development, attend staff alert status. Must be comput- er’s license. Must have clean desirable. Must know meth- pass pre-employment drug meetings as well as parent Qualifications: er literate with knowledge of driving. ods, materials and equipment test. Must be able to qualify meetings when required, High school diploma or Microsoft Office. Must be SALARY: Negotiable used in custodial work. Abil- and maintain a Cheyenne- submit monthly reports and GED certification required. able to pass a pre-hire drug ity to follow oral and written Arapaho Gaming License. attend workshops. Must have Must have a valid Oklahoma screening, and submit to ran- Staff Accountant directions. Must possess a SALARY: Negotiable adequate transportation. driver’s license. Must pass dom drug testing. Must be Dept. of Treasury valid Oklahoma driver’s li- Must have skills to relate to physical exam. Must have able to pass a background Closing Date: Until Filled cense. Cheyenne and Arapa- Substitute Teacher Aide the community in general adequate transportation. check. Must not have any ho tribal preference. Head Start and pass a criminal back- Qualifications: Ability to pass background felony convictions, pending On-call, as needed 9 a.m. SALARY: Negotiable ground check. Must pass Bachelor’s degree in ac- check and drug screen. Must charges, or high risk misde- – 3 p.m. mandatory drug and alcohol counting or finance and a be willing to work flexible meanors Such as; DUI, DWI, Master Teachers Qualifications: test. Willing to work flexible minimum of two years expe- hours. Must have Food Han- thefts, drugs, sex offenses, Child Care: Clinton & Must have a valid Okla- work schedule. Cheyenne rience with Tribal account- dlers Card. domestic violence, crimes Concho homa driver’s license and and Arapaho preference. ing. Knowledge of generally SALARY: Negotiable of Moral Turpitude or any Closing: Until filled be willing to obtain a CDL SALARY: Negotiable accepted accounting princi- other charges as defined by Qualifications: and Bus Driver’s Certifi- ples, skill with spreadsheet the C.L.E.E.T. licensing re- Required to be at least 18 cate within 90 days of hire. Maintenance Worker and word processing pro- quirements. Must be in good Operations & Mainten. years of age and have one of Must be in good physical grams. Experience with fund physical condition. Must Closing: Until filled the following, AA/AS degree health, which allows lifting accounting software pack- have good oral and written or higher with ECE/CD cred- and moving. Knowledge of ages, example MIP. Able to communication skills. Must Qualifications: it hours, 30 credit hours with Head Start is desirable. Abil- organize projects and ana- have knowledge of safety Completion of high school at least 12 ECE/CD credit ity to work independently. A lyze information to complete standards. Native America or or GED required. One year hours, Oklahoma Certificate high school diploma or GED assigned projects, possess Veteran Preference: all other experience in maintenance or of Mastery (Early Childhood certification required. Must good communication skills, qualified persons welcome to construction work desirable. Education or ChilDevelop- be familiar with federal, re- both oral and written. Chey- apply. Must be able to pro- Must know methods, ma- ment). Current Child Devel- gional, state, and local tribal enne-Arapaho preference. vide an MVR (Motor Vehicle terials, and equipment used opment Associate Credential regulations as they apply to Driver’s license required. Report). in maintenance work. Must or Current Certified Child- the specific area of program have safe work habits, be SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable care Professional Creden- operations. Maintain compli- physically fit with ability to tial Oklahoma Competency ance with Criminal History lift up to 100 lbs and be able To the Election Board Commissioners Don’t miss your copy Certificate in Early Care and Registry and subject to ran- to work independently in the The C3 Voters are requesting a debate forum for the dom drug testing. of the Tribal Tribune. Education (Oklahoma De- absence of supervision. Must C3 candidates for the General Electon. partment of Career Technol- SALARY: Negotiable Send address chang- pass drug and alcohol testing. I would request for September 2019. ogy and Education’s Master Must possess a valid Oklaho- This will be most beneficial to our district. es to Tribal Tribune, PO Cheyenne Teacher Certificate ONLY). and Arapaho ma driver’s license. Thank you. Box 38, Concho, Okla. Must have a valid Oklahoma Tribes SALARY: Negotiable Carol Whiteskunk driver’s license. Must pass 73022 P.O.Box 38 Cheyenne Tribal Member a physical exam, be able to Concho, OK NOTICE OF lift 50lbs, be physically fit to 73022 HOLIDAY CLOSURE work daily with children and Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 Tribal Council Coordinator (405) 262-0345 / demonstrate basic knowl- Tribal offices will be Concho Community Center edge of early childhood de- (800) 247-4612 cheyenneand- closed in observance of Tribal Council velopment. Must attend staff arapaho-nsn.gov Labor Day. Closing Date: September 3, 2019 meetings as well as parent Description of Duties: meetings when required, Constitutional Requirements: submit monthly reports, at- Provide notice of all Regular Meetings and Special Meetings of the Tribal Council, at tend workshops and have ad- least Fifteen days before meeting. equate transportation. Must Receive a copy of decisions and minutes of each Tribal Council meeting from the have skills to relate to the Secretary selected by the Tribal Council. community in general. Must Accept all proposed Resolutions at least thirty days before each Annual Meeting or pass drug test and submit to Special Meeting of the Tribal Council. random drug testing. Must Publish all proposed Resolutions which are submitted at least thirty days before the pass a criminal background meeting. check. Cheyenne and Arapa- Accept Petitions to repeal an enacted law of Resolution at any time. ho preference. Prepare agenda for Annual or Special Meetings of the Tribal Council. SALARY: Negotiable Compile all approved laws and Resolutions within ten days of passage. Code all Laws and resolutions within ten days of passage to be published. Other Requirements: Excellent decision making and organizational skills A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the Tribes success Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Current and valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License 18 years old or older Must be an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

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