Being Native. Being Kansan. With deep rootsinthe state,Native cultures continue tothrive.

PHOTOGRAPH Jason Dailey Spending time on her grandmother’s land on the Navajo reservation, Analyss Benally naturally picked up some of her nation’s traditions—such as hoops. “Where I’m from, everyone plays basketball growing up. We played every weekend, but nobody ever talked about playing college ball,” says Benally. Being Native. Now they are. This past year, the 5’9” point guard from Wichita Heights High School in Park City has signed a letter of intent to play for San Jose Being Kansan. State Spartans, an NCAA Division I team. Benally credits her family for much of her success. “My parents always pushed me ANALYSS BENALLY (Being Young.) to do better and to reach my full potential in all that I did. I loved to watch my sister Rising basketball star | Navajo | 17 play when I was younger,” says Benally. Traveling through the rolling Flint Hills or the “I watched her receive a scholarship for sweeping Konza Prairies, I often imagine young Native basketball to a NAIA school, I told myself, ‘If Americans on horseback, galloping alongside a swift she could do it, then so could I.’” herd of buffalo. Part of experiencing the beauty of our Benally also had two Native role models state is appreciating its history. Today, as we settle into a for her college career: former University of new year, young Native Americans living in are Louisville standout Jude Schimmel and her creating new narratives. Native-American millennials sister, Shoni Schimmel, who now plays in are embarking on a modern-day hunt finding that the WNBA. entrepreneurship, education, civic leadership, athletic “I realized that as a Native American ability, and self-expression provide subsistence for their going into the next level, I could inspire resilience and perseverance. They are raising their more kids,” says Benally. “And that made me voices with confidence and finding effective new ways of work even harder and want my story to get continuing their stories. out there for others, just like the Schimmel In the pages of this section, readers will find young sisters did for me.”

MAGAZINE Native leaders in contexts that go beyond the regalia and The young athlete is already a role the mouth-watering frybread of powwows. The stories are model for the next generation of Native

KANSAS! KANSAS! told from Native perspectives and reflect unique abilities basketball players. to embrace cultural identities while sometimes living “She’s a leader by example. She spends 38 separated from tribal communities. Thriving in Kansas, extra time in the gym, and when others see “My dad told me that where these leaders are contributing to a larger Native-American that, they follow her lead,” says Benally’s narrative and providing new paths for future generations Wichita Heights coach, Kip Pulliam. “When I’m from can’t be something to follow. It is an exciting time to celebrate being Native, we need a basket, the team knows she can SPRING 2016 SPRING being young, and being Kansan. make the shot. When she’s got the ball, that stops me from —Lori Hasselman everyone knows it’s going in.” “Follow your dreams, believe in yourself, following my dreams.” “Being Native. Being Kansan. (Being Young.)” and don’t just hear other people’s stories; was produced under the guest editorship work for your own,” says Benally. “Through of Lori Hasselman. Hasselman is the editor of all of it, be family oriented, because they are The Indian Leader, the student newspaper the people who are there to pick you back up at Haskell Indian Nations University. when you get knocked down.” —Raquel Butler

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SPRING 2016 KANSAS! MAGAZINE performances at onelocation. and sculptures directly fromNativeartistsand enjoytheregular,free dance authentic Nativeartmarkets.Guests canpurchasejewelry,pottery,paintings This isauniquecombinationof apowwowandoneofthenation’s top September 9–11|HaskellIndianNations University,Lawrence Haskell IndianArtMarket important cross-culturalrelationship,”shewritesontheevent website. non-Native alike—haveendeavoredtoforgeandcontinually strengthenthis and thepeopleofCouncilGrove.Generationsgoodpeople—Native and also cometohonorthebondofgoodwillthatexiststodaybetween thetribe of thisexcitingcelebrationthetribe’shistoricalheritagein thearea. We central KansasfromtheirhomesinOklahomaandelsewhere tobe a part celebration oftheKawNation.“Eachyear,citizensmake thetrip to Tribal Chair,ElaineHuch,invitesWashungaDayattendeesto witness a June 18-19|CouncilGroveAllegawahoHeritageMemorialPark WASHUNGA DAYSPOWWOW in thefirstorsecondweekendofJune). schedule ispackedfull,runningfromFridaytoSundayevening (traditionally arrive fromasfarCanadatocomeandcelebrateinMayetta.The contest This eventisfullofchampionshipsinginganddancing.Nativepeople TBA June|PrairieBandPotawatomiNation,Mayetta Prairie BandPotawatomiPowwow some oftheMidwest’smosttalenteddancersinonecircle. Grand Entrieswillbeheldthreetimesduringtheweekendand feature guest performersanditssuperbhostdrumcrew.Theanniversary-celebration This annualeventismarkingits10thanniversarywithaspeciallineup of May TBA|JohnsonCountyCommunityCollege,OverlandPark AIHREA O.N.E.Powwow circuit host/judge,providesthismust-seelisting Isaiah Stewart,aKansas-basedNativedancerandpowwow Powwows for20 pictured right —Isaiah Stewart/ KANSAS! Staff 1 6

PHOTOGRAPHS Mark and Tree Mangan extracurricular categories. colleges inavariety ofacademicand where studentscompetewithother tribal Higher EducationConsortium (AIHEC), participation intheAmericanIndian is alsoworkingtoreestablishHaskell’s Haskell chaptergrowto19members. She Hawkins hashelpedtheGammaDeltaPi organizations wewantedtoworkwith.” and partnershipswiththedifferent we stillneededtoestablishconnections scratch, eventhoughwehadafoundation, year. “Tryingtoorganizesomethingfrom recalls Hawkins,whoisnowinherjunior process inMay2015withninestudents. her newchapterandbeganthepledge application, Hawkinswonapprovalfor sorority membersandcompletingthe reaching outtooneofthefiveoriginal sororities intheUnitedStates.After of onlythreeall-Native-American deciding onGammaDeltaPi,one reestablish adormantsororitybefore explore startingacampussorority. These connectionsspurredherto Greek grouponcampusatthetime. brothers fromPhiSigmaNu,theonly became friendswithsomefraternity learning fromothers,”saysHawkins. others aboutmycultureaswell important formetobepartofteaching fellowship andmore.“Itwasalso Native nationsofthatregion.Itoffered Club, anassociationofstudentsfrom Haskell IndianNationsUniversity. Alaska tobeginstudiesinKansasat learned whensheleftherhomein something thatShannonHawkins Native collegetraditions.Thiswas system hasnotreallybeenapartof lifelong friendships.ButtheGreek and sororitiesofferscommunity grads, theGreeksystemoffraternities Sorority Pioneer|Inupiaq26 HAWKINS SHANNON Still involvedwiththeAlaskanClub, “It washarderthanweallexpected,” Hawkins initiallythoughtto But itwasnotlongbeforeHawkins Here, HawkinsjoinedtheAlaskan For manycollegestudentsand —Rustie Anglin is notsupposedtobeeasy.” “Starting yourownchapteranywhere 42 SPRING 2016 KANSAS! MAGAZINE of CouncilGrove.TheircapitalisinKawCity,. marked historicalsitewherethelastKawvillagewaslocated3.5miles south with anannualpowwowcalledWashungaDayseachJuneandhave a federal government.TheKawpeoplestillcelebratetheirKansasheritage Council Grove,buttheywereforcedtomigrateOklahomain1872 bythe Originally theKaw,orKansa,Indiansresidedonvastreservationland near Connected toKansas Native Nations Prairie BandPotawatomiNation | Kickapoo NationofKansas| Iowa TribeofKansasandNebraska| Kaw Nation| Sac &FoxNationofMissouri| four-state borderofKansas,,MissouriandIowa. Sunflower State,locatedinthesmallcommunityofWhiteCloud, along the and RichardsonCounty,Nebraska,buttheofficialheadquarters isin the located. In1836atreatyassignedthemtoreservationinBrown County in thePlainsregionwherepresent-dayMinnesota,IowaandMissouri are The IowaTribeofKansasareSiouxstock.Theywereoriginally located in the1840s,where theyremainlivingondiminished reserves. resided intheGreat Lakesregion.ThePotawatomi wereforcedinto Kansas Band Potawatomireservationin JacksonCounty,thisnationoriginally Though thePotawatomihasits seatofgovernmentinMayetta,onthe Prairie Brown County,Kansas,withtheirofficesinReserve. into Kansasin1837.TheynowresideRichardsonCounty,Nebraska, and they werelocatedintheGreatLakesregionbuteventuallyremoved who formedanallianceinthe1700stofendoffaFrenchattack.Historically, The SacandFox(Mesquakie)peoplewereoriginallytwodistinctgroups in Horton. Kansas cametoBrownCountyinthe1830sandcontinues have its capital forced toremovethroughseveralmigrationswest.TheKickapoo Nation of The KickapoosoriginallyinhabitedlandsinOhioandMichigan but were kawnation.com ktik-nsn.gov Sacandfoxcasino.com/history pbpindiantribe.com iowatribeofkansasandnebraska.com —Suzanne Heck Prairie BandPotawatomi Nation Sac &Fox Nation of Missouri Kaw Nation

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF Kansas Historical Society Civic leader|Shawnee27 SHANE WILSON hard tocomeby,” Wilsonsays. your ownopinions aboutthisandthatisone that’s involved intheprogram—the chance totrulydiscover opportunity todevelopidentity. with politicalaspirations.Itoffers studentsarare group inCongress. represented bysomeoneofthesameracialorethnic percent ofNativeAmericansintheUnitedStatesare communities. AccordingtoPewresearch,only8 expand thebaseofpoliticalrolemodelsinNative our issuesastribalpeopleareheard.” election. Leadershipisaction,andtakingactionmeans at thetribalgovernmentlevelornextpresidential our communitiesandtobeengaged,whetherit political process.“Itisabigresponsibilitytoeducate Native youthontheimportanceofbeinginvolvedin Kansas BoysStateisthebestwaytoeducateother find outwhotheyareasindividualsandleaders.” themselves, makecriticaldecisions,andreally of background,theopportunitytochallenge opportunities. particularly forNativeyouthwithfew program coordinatorforthelastthreeyears. year afterasavolunteercounselorandserved Supreme Courtjustice.Hereturnednearlyevery my community.” make ithappen—notjustformyself,butthosein collaborative success,Ialsohadtheresponsibilityto because Ihadthecapacitytostriveforchangeand says Wilson.“BoysStatechangedallthat.Iknewthat of theissuesmyfamilyfacedintoapoliticalrealm,” having myvoiceheardandhowIcouldbringsome education aboutgovernment. 2006 andwasimmediatelyhookedbythehands-on program asaparticipantfromAbileneHighSchoolin shape identity.Wilsonbeganhisjourneywiththe leadership skills,promotemutualrespect,andhelp using amockgovernmentasmechanismtoteach leadership exerciseforrisinghighschoolseniors, of KansasLeadershipAcademy.It’saweek-long volunteering withtheAmericanLegionBoysState “For manystaters—thosestudents whoare But WilsonnotesBoysStateisn’t justforthose That leadershipexperiencecouldoneday Wilson firmlybelievesthathisworkwith “Boys Stateprovidesallpeople,regardless Wilson saystheexperienceisinvaluable, At BoysStatehisfirstyear,Wilsonservedasa “I reallydidn’thaveagraspontheimportanceof This summermarksShaneWilson’s10thyearof —Derek Ziegler effectively pairpassion withpurpose.” change—it’s uptoindividualswhocan “It doesn’tsimplytakeapoliticianto effect LEE MEISEL Walter Richard “Dick” West (Southern ) Butcher and entrepreneur | Standing Rock | 32 Artist and Educator (1912–1996) Dick West was a renowned artist who won numerous honors and awards for It’s a Sunday afternoon, and Leeway Franks is closed, but owner Lee Meisel his work, primarily pictorial narratives of the Cheyenne and Plains Indian arrives at his hot dog joint in Lawrence to butcher and make his own sausage using cultures. His art appears at the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the the recipes his family created on their nation’s reservation in North Dakota. Philbrook Museum of Art (Tulsa) and the George Gustav Heye Center (New For Meisel, his creations are a mix of Native and American heritage. York City), to name a few. He attended Haskell Institute during his high “Hot dogs evoke really strong memories, good ones from your school years and taught art at Haskell Indian Junior College from 1970–1977. childhood at a cookout or barbeque. It just evokes a lot of memories for From 1979–1980, West served as a commissioner for the federally appointed people, especially Americans, because it kind of has that traditional Indian Arts and Crafts Board, where he worked to ensure Indian arts and Americana aspect to it,” says Meisel. crafts could not be counterfeited. Many of the menu items at Leeway Franks reflect Meisel’s childhood where family members prepared summer sausage (Kaw Nation) sandwiches and fried bologna. In fact, Meisel credits his Vice President of the (1860–1936) grandfather, a rancher, as the inspiration for the restaurant. Charles Curtis was born in Topeka one year before Kansas became a state Meisel first learned to prepare meat on his ranch, and his and lived on the Kaw Reservation. He attended Topeka High School and Native cultural influences helped him connect with using the was admitted to the Kansas Bar in 1881. Considered charismatic and bright, whole animal in the butchering processes. Curtis was elected to the House of Representatives for six terms and served But Meisel’s path to owning his own business was in the U.S. Senate from 1915 to 1928. Tapped by as a running anything but direct. Reservation life was not always easy mate for the Republican Party in the 1928 presidential elections, Curtis for Meisel, who, as a restless teen, tried a year of college, served as the nation’s vice president from 1929–1933. In his political life, dropped out, then eventually landed at Haskell Indian Curtis never forgot his Indian heritage. He was one of the first legislators to Nations University. introduce the Equal Rights Amendment for women and fought for the rights His plans were still up in the air after graduation. and dignity of Native people. Though he had a business degree, he didn’t think about owning his own business—something that Billy Mills (Oglala-Lakota Sioux Nation) is still rare for Natives in Kansas. In fact, according Olympic Gold Medalist (born 1938) to the latest Small Business Administration figures, Billy Mills’ come-from-behind victory in the 10,000 meter run at the 1964 Native Americans make up less than 1 percent of summer Olympics in Tokyo has been described by sports historians as one of Kansas business owners. But Meisel began thinking the greatest upsets in Olympic history. Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in of breaking this trend after entering the workforce. , Mills struggled as a youth until he was sent to Haskell Institute “I started to see the way businesses were being run, in Lawrence (a high school at the time) and graduated in 1957. He became a and there were things I thought I would want to standout track and field athlete at the University of Kansas before graduating consider improving,” recalls Meisel. “So I thought and joining the Marine Corps. Following his Olympic triumph, Mills went on to to myself, ‘I bet you I could do this on my own become a role model to young Native athletes and helped found the Running and I bet you I could do it better than them.’” Strong for American Indian Youth organization dedicated to promoting In 2015, Meisel and his wife, who goes healthy lifestyles. Mills has also supported the American Indian Athletic Hall of MAGAZINE by the initial “K.,” opened Leeway Franks. Natives to Fame located at Haskell Indian Nations University and visits Kansas often. MAGAZINE The couple has put their life into creating

KANSAS! KANSAS! the shop, which specializes in authentic, Warner A. “Tony” Coffin (Prairie Band Nation) KANSAS! local-sourced meats. They encourage others Educator (1916–1966) 44 to take the risk with them. Know from Hired by Haskell Indian Nations University as a football coach in 1945, 45 “Go for it,” says Meisel. “Native Warner A. “Tony” Coffin went on to become the school’s athletic director, Americans can start their own business. “I would love it if Indian stereotypes coaching and mentoring many famous athletes, including Billy Mills. Haskell There are people who can help you start.” honored Coffin posthumously in 1981, when the school named their new

SPRING 2016 SPRING Modern 2016 SPRING And Meisel, now an entrepreneur with a were business oriented and driven. sports complex after him. Coffin was raised in Mayetta and received college successful restaurant, is one of them. degrees from the University of Kansas. —Rachel Whiteside Just break free from those old Kansas Charles J. Chaput (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) stereotypes and start on new ones.” Religious Leader (born 1944) Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, is the first Native American to be installed as an archbishop in the Catholic Church. He made news History in September 2015 when he hosted Pope Francis in Philadelphia. Born in Concordia and enrolled by the Potawatomi as a boy, Chaput knew he wanted to become a priest after attending Our Lady of Perpetual Help grade school in Concordia and St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria. —Suzanne Heck KANSAS! RIC DUNWOODY Artist | Pawnee//Wyandotte | 25

Born and raised in Wichita, Ric Dunwoody grew up with the artistic influences of his Pawnee grandfather, renowned Native artist Baptiste Bayhylle Shunatona. Dunwoody says his grandfather’s art spoke directly to him and inspired him to create his own narratives addressing modern issues facing Native Americans. For example, Dunwoody’s mural piece The Future’s Past depicts a Native chief on Tips horseback analyzing Native-American mascots with confusion. Another piece, A River Toke, displays a Native man smoking a pipe while sitting on the River bank for Respectful against the backdrop of a modern Wichita skyline. This visual juxtaposition of ages and cultures is also reflected in Dunwoody’s choice of themes. Proud Past – Brilliant Future “Sometimes I like to keep my message simple or easier to digest while in others Native Tourism 785-528-3714 (Osage City Hall) I’ll focus on more serious matters I see Natives facing every day such as poverty, www.OsageCity.com alcoholism, and drug abuse,” says Dunwoody. Being a guest at a Native-American event or celebration can be Smoke in the Spring – April 8-9, 2016 The questions that Dunwoody brings up in his art are also part of a larger dialogue exciting and educational. But there is protocol to follow when www.smokeinthespring.com in the Native communities, and Dunwoody is quick to point out other like-minded attending Native events in the age of the ubiquitous selfie. Here artists he admires, such as Bunky Echo-Hawk. are some guidelines to honor yourself and your hosts. “His subject matter of his artwork is always powerful. He is definitely a huge influence to me. I think of it as modern Indian artwork; classic views with a modern Sometimes, never is enough. twist,” says Dunwoody of his Pawnee colleague. Keep in mind, some Native Americans simply don’t want to Ultimately, Dunwoody hopes his artwork will inspire a new generation of Native be photographed. The famous Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, artists, just as work by his grandfather and colleagues has roused his own vision and for example, was said never to have been photographed. Not What antique shops were meant to be awareness of the role a Native artist can play within the community. everyone will feel this way, but it’s always important to inquire The “Kansas” Antique Shop “Being a Native modern painter creates an interesting platform to share often before snapping away. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN overlooked views in life and society,” says Dunwoody. “If I had any advice for aspiring EMPORIA Native artists, I would say to not be afraid to step outside of the realm of traditional Sacred times 317 COMMERCIAL ST. Specializing in authentic antiques full of history, Native paintings. While charcoal paintings of Sitting Bull are beautiful, there are many Photographing might be particularly sensitive during sacred character, charm and craftsmanship ways to look at being a Native-American artist. Tell a story, tell your story.” ceremonies, including some dances performed at public Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm —Keiton Guess powwows. Usually, an announcement is made, asking people to 620.412.2759 • paper-moon-antiques.com refrain from photographing a particular dance or dancer—but you can always ask if you are in doubt. KANSAS VOICES Like to write? Sacred spaces WRITING CONTEST Native-American sites in Kansas are available to visit. From Enter the Kansas Voices Contest by the Indian Mission to El Cuartelejo or even a current sending in your short story or poetry MAGAZINE school like Haskell Indian Nations University, there is much to to Winfield Arts & Humanities. see. Just use common sense when taking pictures. For example, Deadline for entries March 11, 2016 KANSAS! KANSAS! at Haskell there is a cemetery for young students who died at Reception with performances held on May 7, 2016 the school, and while it is picturesque, it is also regarded as a Entry fee is $4.00 per story or poem. 46 somber memorial. The world has seen enough insensitive selfies $1,210 in prizes being awarded at memorials such as Auschwitz or the World Trade Center For more information, visit site—there’s no reason to add more. Underwritten by Winfield www.winfieldarts.org or call 620-221-2161 “I like to create pieces that kind Convention and Tourism

SPRING 2016 SPRING of force the viewers to rethink Touch tourism Eagle feathers, fans and other ceremonial objects can be sacred Kansas situations they might not have items. Please do not touch something used in a ceremony without asking permission. Never touch a dancer’s regalia Soundscapes understood fully.” without asking as well. 3rd annual Music Composition Competition for Kansas Residents Tribal lands by Winfield Arts & Humanities Council Remember, when you attend an event on tribal land, you are DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES FEBRUARY 26, 2016 effectively on another nation’s territory. Though tribal laws do Reception with performances held on April 23, 2016 not apply to non-Native U.S. citizens, kind consideration and At Baden Square in Winfield, KS respect are always appreciated. Cash prizes given to winners of Formal and Song-writing categories. —Rhonda LeValdo 620 221-2161 | [email protected] | www.winfieldarts.org