VOL. 4, NO. 1 THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010

Reflections: Sonny Holloway

Kaw City, Okla. — Charles L. Holloway, a.k.a. Sonny, was born May 5, 1923, to Andrew and Mary Holloway. His Indian blood line runs Kaw, Osage and . Sonny grew up in Ralston, Okla., along with his younger sister, Mary Evelyn Holloway-Colclasure. At the age of 5, Sonny started school at Big Beaver in Kay County, and then continued his elementary education in Hominy and Fairfax schools. He attended Webb City High School where he graduated. After graduation, he mowed lawns for 50 cents an hour, worked on the pipeline and even bought a saddle and was a cow- boy for a while. “You know people used to feed their families on these kinds of wages; that’s when 50 cents was worth 50 cents,” he said with that serious look in his eye. These were just a few jobs he did before finding his Dad’s dozer. Sonny said, “My first experience on a D4-Dozer was like riding a goat. I couldn’t get the blade to go up and down. But after a while, I found this to be my natural niche, so this is the work path that I chose.” He landed a job with Spicer Inc. out of City, where he helped with the building of Fort Gibson Dam. Sonny joined the Seabees Naval Construction Bat- talion on Jan. 9, 1943, and was shipped out to Norfolk, Va., for basic training, then onward to Providence, R.I., for more advanced training. On May 13, 1943, his unit was shipped out to the Aleutian Islands, a chain of more than 300 small volcanic islands in the Northern Pacific Ocean, for When the U.S. entered into World War II, 16 months, and then onward to the use of civilian labor in war zones became Ie Shima at Okinawa. The skills impractical. That’s when the Navy created Sonny acquired on that Dozer Construction Battalions, from which the abbreviation “C.B.” became Seabees. would soon be put to use. Turn to SONNY, page 3

This edition of Kanza News and the contents therein ©2010 The Kaw Nation. All rights reserved. Any duplication in whole or in part without From2 the Tornado6 Obama:8 ‘I’m 12Ultimate Running17 with Environmental20 permission is prohibited. Chairman–CEO preparedness on your side’ Eagle Watch the Wolf Pack news A message from the Chairman–CEO Dear Kaw Tribal Members: friends are invited as well as or share your family news As the New Year gets family members of Kaw vet- and achievements with us. underway, we have a lot Guy erans whose portraits will be If I am unavailable when of activities and goals to Munroe dedicated are asked to par- you call, please leave your achieve. Make sure to visit Chairman ticipate. Make sure to mark name and number with a our website for the time and and CEO, this date on your calendar. message on my voice mail, Kaw Nation date of the Open House for This event is hosted by the and I will return your call as the Learning Center, Was- Kaw Nation Veterans Society soon as possible. My exten- hunga Days, and our First to attend our First Annual and the Cultural Committee. sion is 201, and our Toll free Veterans Honor Dance, just Veterans Honor Dance. It To help make communica- number is 1-866-404-5297 go to www.kawnation.com will be held Saturday, tion easier, you are invited (KAWS). and follow the upcoming March 27, 2010, at the Kaw to call Kaw Nation Admin- Our business hours are calendar of events. Nation Community Cen- istrative Headquarters at any Monday through Friday, 8 I am extending a per- ter located at the Powwow time to ask questions, share a.m. to 5 p.m. sonal invitation to all tribal Grounds, North of Kaw your concerns, request help, Guy Munroe members and their families City, Okla. All veterans and comment on tribal activities, Chairman-CEO LETTERS TO THE CHAIRMAN Dear Mr. Munroe: It feels “foreign” to now appreciate remaining on the Jail, and within a few weeks, As a Kaw tribal member be addressed as an elder, mailing list regarding future Native American inmates at now just beyond the age when I consider the elders events. the Davis and Boley State of 65, I wanted to convey in my family. W.R. Colvin, After having not gotten Prisons will also receive their my thanks for the thought- my grandfather who, though any reports from Kaw City personal calendars from Kaw ful words of the card that much of his working career (other than a questionnaire) Nation. When visiting one of the Kaw Nation recently was spent with Stanolind Oil, for most of the current the prisoners, he said: “I can’t sent out, and for the elders’ was always a showman at decade, it’s good to receive tell you how much this calen- Christmas check that accom- heart, and before moving his word once again. dar means to me, to have my panied the card. family from Topeka to Tulsa, With sincere thanks, very own calendar!” I can still Prior to my relocation to had organized All-Indian Ro- Bruce Colvin recall his smiling face. southwest Texas in Decem- deos in northeastern , Fort Davis, Texas If I may quote from Mat- ber 2002, I was in New where there are Sac & Fox thew 25:34-36: “For I was York (City) for 34 years and and Potawatomi reservations; • • • hungry and you gave me consequently too distant to or his younger son Dick, who something to eat, I was thirsty attend any tribal meetings by his junior year at Tulsa The Honorable Guy Munroe: and you gave me something or gatherings other than one High had trained a pair of Thank you for again bless- to drink, I was a stranger and Powwow in (1993). While midget mules to a profession- ing many Native American you invited me in, I needed in New York during those al level, traveling on the road prisoners with your gift of clothes and you clothed me, I last few years, I did have the with the Dan Rice Circus calendars. Because of your was sick and you looked after pleasure of meeting Jim Pep- for a year, and then with the generosity, these wonder- me, I was in prison, and you per Henry twice — before he Pawnee Bill Wild West Show ful pictures and educational came to me.” moved to the Capitol (where in its last season, from its information will inspire the May God bless you great- the Museum of the Ameri- base in Pawnee, Okla. (W.R. men who look at their calen- ly in this New Year and can Indian was in the process Colvin was ’s dars every day. From the bot- in his new decade for the of planning its new building nephew). tom of their hearts, they say compassion! on the Mall, and Jim joined Though I will be unable to “Thank you!” Sincerely, the museum’s repatriation attend the quarterly meet- I will begin to distribute John R. Helstrom program). ing on Jan. 10, 2010, I will your gifts at the Creek County Sapulpa, Okla. SUBMISSIONS

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PAGE 2 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM Project Coordinator Aaron Carlson discusses potential constitutional changes with tribal members in Wichita, Kan. The reform project has finished the first round of public hearings and will begin the first draft of the new Kaw Constitution in March. If you need additional information or have comments for the reform committee, visit www.kawcrp.com or call Aaron at 580-269-2552. SONNY Continued from the front page I asked Sonny what was mess halls. then my job took me out of seum Board. a “Seabee” and how did When asked if he had town. I saved enough money When asking Mr. Hol- they get their name? He seen any live action, he to buy a ring and a $20 bus loway what advice he would said: “Well it all began after stated: “Well, let’s just say ticket. Upon writing Blance give young men and women the attack on Pearl Harbor that I helped carry out a letter, asking her to marry just starting out in the and the U.S. entered into many men. We lost over me, I explained that if she workforce today, he did not World War II, the use of 3 percent of our outfit wanted to take the $20 sent hesitate by saying, “Find an- civilian labor in war zones (Seabee MU-509) and our to her to catch a bus out, other occupation other than became impractical, that’s unit received the Bronze that would be fine, but if she dozing; it looks easy, but it’s when the Navy created Star. Some of the guys in didn’t want to get married, harder than you think.” Construction Battalions our unit couldn’t handle she could just keep the $20 It was an honor to from which the abbreviation “C.B.” became Seabees. “The Seabees were recruited from civilian con- struction trades and were placed under the leader- ship of the Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps. The Navy wanted experience and skill rather than the physical abilities — the average age during the early days of the war was around 37 years of this, you know; it got stuck and have a good time. interview Mr. Holloway; age. But I was a lot younger in their heads, but I was “Well, needless to say, she I found him to be sincere, than those fellows; I was able to put that out of my was on the next bus out. We witty, down to earth, and for only 19 years old.” mind each day by just being got married May 8, 1948, those of you that have had He continued to explain thankful I was still alive.” and were married for 57 the pleasure of visiting with that most of the construc- After being discharged, years until her death in Aug. Sonny, well then you know tion work was needed Sonny came home where, 14, 2005.” he can be a little ornery at to build major airstrips, he said, “I sowed my oats Sonny owned and oper- times as well. bridges, roads, gasoline stor- for a while, and that’s when ated Holloway Dozier • • • age tanks, latrines, Quonset Blance Harton came into my Service for 31 years. He also Article by huts, ammunition sites and life. We dated for a while and serves on the Kanza Mu- Jennie Baker mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 3 GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW WATER TOWER

Official groundbreaking took place Dec. 22, 2009, for a new 210-foot, 300,000-gallon water tower to be located at the Kanza Travel Plaza in Braman, Okla. The Kaw Nation is constructing the $1,266,750 (75/25 percent grant match) tower which will provide improved water service for the City of Braman, and rural customers northward to the Kansas State Line. Completion is projected for late summer 2010. Pictured from left, J.E. Miller, Kanza Travel Plaza General Manager; Jerry Johnston, Braman Mayor; Luther Pepper, Kaw Elder; Kaw Executive Council members Lonnie Burnett, Marilyn York and Carol Hare; Gary Kinder II, Engineer for Mehlburger Brawley of Oklahoma City; State Sen. David Myers; and Bob Kennish of Mehlburger Brawley. Domestic Violence program begins The Domestic Violence Program for al officers, and healthcare workers (both gram and the Native American women, the Kaw Nation officially began Nov. 30, tribal and non tribal), advocates and any- children and families this grant will serve 2009. This three-year grant was funded one directly involved with Native Ameri- because Desireé herself is a survivor of by the Department of Justice, Office of can Domestic Violence cases, as well as Domestic Violence. Violence against Women. A short over- continuing to build resource materials for She has a Master’s Degree in Coun- view of the new program includes the future clients. seling Psychology, a Bachelor of Science following: The third year of the grant will be Degree in Psychology, with a minor in The first year of the grant includes spent taking new clients, and continuing Substance Abuse, which she obtained finding an office, building the supplies to attend various trainings (locally and from Northwestern Oklahoma State and resource materials for the office, nationally). We will be conducting train- University. Her past experience includes organizing an Advisory Board, creat- ing policies and procedures, Tribal Law Codes, and attending trainings. Conduct- ing training for law enforcement, attor- neys, healthcare workers, advocates and other Directors of Domestic Violence Programs will also be included in this ing locally, regarding Domestic Violence work in the areas of Child Welfare, Adult first year of the grant. and Sexual Assault issues, along with Mental Health, and Adolescent Mental Year two will be spent obtaining building a database for statistical data. Health. In addition, she has also worked Memorandums of Understanding be- The Program Office is located in Pon- with homeless men, and as an intern at tween Peach Tree Landing and the North ca City. The address of the office will re- the Kay County Domestic Violence Shel- Central Oklahoma Domestic Violence main confidential due to privacy issues ter. Her experience is eclectic and will be Shelter for the upcoming year. Another for future clients and their families. very useful in this position. objective of the grant is to conduct train- The Project Coordinator who has Desireé lives in Blackwell, is married, ings locally (in either City or been hired for the position is Desireé R. and has 3 children, ages 15, 11 and 6 Newkirk) for local law enforcement, trib- Heskett. She has a passion for this pro- months. PAGE 4 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 On Dec. 3, the Kanza Child Care Center held an Open House for Kanza Child family and friends. The background was de- signed by the students. Day Care As you can see in the photo, the Christmas tree, fireplace and Open House stockings were all hung up in a roll. The Toddler group Christmas Party performed first with “Rudolph the Red- nosed Reindeer.” Next on the list were the pre- schoolers. They designed their own costumes, which consisted of Santa hats, and rang the bells as they sang, “Jingle Bells.”

Last but cer- tainly not least was the school age group. They read for the audi- ence, and showed self-portraits drawings of how they actually saw themselves.

Mandy Karleskint, site coordinator, and Sarah Smith, master toddler teacher. Alyn Hill, Lana Winburn After the performances parents were invited to eat and Megan snacks and to make a family project together. Burke, The turnout was great. We would like to say “thank teachers, and you” to all the staff for making this a very special Kelli Burke, event. You are helping build memories for our kids. CCDF contact — Mandy Karleskint, site coordinator representative. mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 5 It’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. Oklahoma and other places in the country have such There is no such thing as guaranteed an underground tornado shelter or an unpredictable weather, safety inside a tornado. Freak accidents interior “safe room.” that we want to be happen, and the most violent tornadoes can level and blow away almost any Know the signs of a tornado prepared for anything house and its occupants. Extremely vio- Weather forecasting science is not lent F5 tornadoes are very rare, though. perfect, and some tornadoes do occur that Mother Nature Most tornadoes are actually much without a tornado warning. There is no weaker and can be survived using these substitute for staying alert to the sky. Be- decides to send our way, safety ideas… sides an obviously visible tornado, here especially tornadoes. are some things to look and listen for: Prevention and practice ➢➢ Strong persistent rotation in the before the storm cloud base. At home, have a family tornado plan ➢➢ Whirling dust or debris on the in place, based on the kind of dwelling ground under a cloud base —t ornadoes you live in and the safety tips below. sometimes have no funnel. Know where you can take shelter in a ➢➢ Hail or heavy rain followed by matter of seconds, and practice a family either dead calm or a fast, intense wind tornado drill at least once a year. Have shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in a predetermined place to meet after a heavy precipitation and can’t be seen. disaster. ➢➢ Day or night — loud, continuous Flying debris is the greatest danger roar or rumble, which doesn’t fade in a in tornadoes, so store protective cover- few seconds like thunder. ings — mattress, sleeping bags, thick ➢➢ Night — small, bright, blue-green blankets, etc. — in or next to your to white flashes at ground level near shelter space, ready to use on a few a thunderstorm, as opposed to silvery seconds’ notice. When a tornado watch lighting up in the clouds. These mean is issued, think about the drill and check power lines are being snapped by very to make sure all your safety supplies strong wind, maybe a tornado. are handy. Turn on local TV, radio or ➢➢ Night — persistent lowering from NOAA Weather Radio and stay alert for the cloud base, illuminated or silhouett- warnings. Forget about the old notion of ed by lighting — especially if it is on the opening windows to equalize pressure; ground or there is a blue-green-white the tornado will blast open the windows power flash underneath. for you. If you shop frequently at certain stores, learn where there are bathrooms, What to do Submitted by Gary Robison storage rooms or other interior shelter In a house with a basement. Avoid Director, Kaw Nation windows. Get in the basement and Emergency Management Program areas away from windows, and the shortest ways to get there. under some kind of sturdy protection All administrators of schools, shop- — like a heavy table or work bench, or ping centers, nursing homes, hospitals, cover yourself with a mattress or sleep- sports arenas, stadiums, mobile home ing bag. communities and offices should have a Know where very heavy objects rest tornado safety plan in place, with easy- on the floor above — pianos, refrig- to-read signs posted to direct everyone to erators, waterbeds, etc. — and do not a safe, close by shelter area. Schools and go under them. They may fall down office building managers should regu- through a weakened floor and crush larly run well-coordinated drills. you. If you are planning to build a house, In a house with no basement, a especially east of the Rockies, consider dorm, or an apartment: Avoid win-

PAGE 6 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 dows. Go to the lowest floor, small the tornado is visible, far away, and the After the tornado center room, like a bathroom or closet, traffic is light, you may be able to drive Keep your family together and wait under a stairwell, or in an interior hall- out of its path by moving at right angles for emergency personnel to arrive. Care- way with no windows. Crouch as low to the tornado. Otherwise, park the car fully render aid to those who are injured. as possible to the floor, facing down; as quickly and safely as possible — out Stay away from power lines and puddles and cover your head with your hands. of the traffic lanes. (It is safer to get the with wires in them; they may still be A bathtub may offer a shell of partial car out of mud later if necessary than to carrying electricity. Watch your step protection. cause a crash.) to avoid broken glass, nails, and other Even in an interior room, you should Get out and seek shelter in a sturdy sharp objects. cover yourself with some sort of thick building. If in the open country, run to Stay out of any heavily damaged padding — mattress, blankets, etc. — to low ground away from any cars (which houses or buildings; they could collapse protect against falling debris in case the may roll over on you). Lie flat and face- at any time. Do not use matches or roof and ceiling fail. down, protecting the back of your head lighters, in case of leaking natural gas In an office building, hospital, nurs- with your arms. pipes or fuel tanks nearby. Remain calm ing home or skyscraper: Go directly to Avoid seek- an enclosed, windowless area in the cen- ing shelter under ter of the building — away from glass bridges, which and on the lowest floor possible. Then, can create deadly crouch down and cover your head. Inte- traffic hazards rior stairwells are usually good places to while offering take shelter, and if not crowded, allow little protection you to get to a lower level quickly. against flying Stay off the elevators; you could be debris. trapped in them if the power is lost. In the open In a mobile home: Get out! Even outdoors: If if your home is tied down, you are possible, seek probably safer outside, even if the only shelter in a alternative is to seek shelter out in the sturdy build- open. Most tornadoes can destroy even ing. If not, tied-down mobile homes, and it is best lie flat and not to play the low odds that yours will face-down on make it. low ground, If your community has a tornado protecting the shelter, go there fast. If there is a sturdy back of your head with permanent building within easy running your arms. Get as far away from trees distance, seek shelter there. and cars as you can; they may be blown Damage from an F4 tornado in Moore, Otherwise, lie flat on low ground onto you in a tornado. Okla., May 3, 1999. Photo by Mike Branick, National Weather Service away from your home, protecting your In a shopping mall or large store: head. If possible, use open ground away Do not panic. Watch for others. Move from trees and cars, which can be blown as quickly as possible to an interior and alert, and listen for information and onto you. bathroom, storage room or other small instructions from emergency crews or At school: Follow the drill. Go to the enclosed area, away from windows. local officials. interior hall or room in an orderly way In a church or theater: Do not panic. For weather updates in your area, as you are told. Crouch low, head down, If possible, move quickly but orderly to log onto www.kawnation.com. Listed and protect the back of your head with an interior bathroom or hallway, away under programs you will find emergency your arms. Stay away from windows from windows. Crouch face-down and management. Click on this site to keep and large open rooms like gyms and protect your head with your arms. If you updated on weather, Pandemic Flu auditoriums. there is no time to do that, get under the outbreaks, West Nile virus prevention In a car or truck: Vehicles are seats or pews, protecting your head with tips and helpful hints for you and your extremely dangerous in a tornado. If your arms or hand. family on weather related events. mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 7 In loving Obama to Indian leaders: memory of our Kaw tribal ‘I’m on your side’ WASHINGTON — President didn’t blame tribal leaders for at least, let me not jump the members Barack Obama assured Amer- skepticism about another poli- gun,’’ Obama said, catching ican Indians on Thursday tician offering hopeful words. himself. Nov. 5, 2009 they have a place But said he has no interest in He finished the thought Margie Honn in his White House and on going through the motions of more narrowly by saying that d. Oct. 23, 2009 his agenda, telling tribal lead- just holding a summit with for “the next three years and ers their marginalized com- them. one month’’ of his term that munity deserves more from its The president seemed to he would ensure a new rela- Melvin Crisp government. connect best when he told tionship is in place. d. Nov. 16, 2009 “I get it. I’m on your side,’’ his audience that he was like During the conference, Obama told the largest gath- them: an “ outsider’’ who grew agency officials and tribal ering of tribal leaders in U.S. up without a father, moved leaders discussed problems Thomas Hardy history. around a lot, and understood facing American Indians, in- d. Dec. 26, 2009 Obama devoted part of his what it was like to struggle cluding economic develop- own time that Thursday and and be ignored. “You will not ment, education, health care, even more of his administra- be forgotten as long as I’m in public safety and housing. Marvin Petitt tion’s attention toward renew- this White House,’’ Obama The president signed a d. Dec. 25, 2009 ing relations with American said to a sustained ovation. memo calling on every cabinet Indians. He opened a confer- Whether that promise re- agency to give him a detailed ence that drew leaders from sults in action over the next plan to improve the relation- James D. Pappan 386 tribal nations, the first few years will be the test. In a ship between the government d. Jan. 21, 2010 meeting of its kind in and tribal communi- 15 years and he or- ties. He has made dered every Cabinet good on pledges to agency to take more hold the summit and steps toward more to give American Indi- cooperation. ans a prominent voice The president re- on his senior staff. turned to the event at “We respect you as a the Interior Depart- man of your word,’’ ment late in the day responded Jefferson for closing remarks, Keel, president of the as scheduled, but he National Congress of altered his message American Indians. to address a deadly shooting question and-answer session, “I promised you a voice on rampage that occurred the audience members pressed my senior staff in the White same day at the Fort Hood Obama for government help House so that you’d have a Army base in Texas. He said on a litany of matters, from seat at the table when impor- his administration would get more respect for sovereignty tant decisions are being made Kaw Nation answers to every question rights to environmental clean- about your lives, your nations, about the incident. up to concerns about offshore and your people, and that’s is pleased to Obama’s outreach to tribal drilling. why I appointed Kimberly leaders amounted to a cam- One leader pleaded with Teehee of the Na- announce three paign promise kept from a Obama to find a way to make tion as my Native American president who got significant the federal commitment last- policy advisor; and Jodi Gil- new members support from Native Ameri- ing, so that it would not be lette of the Standing Rock cans on his way to the White at the whim of White House Tribe to work directly to the Tax House. elections. with all of you,”Obama said. Commission: It comes as American In- In the process, the speaker “That’s why Secretary Sala- dians remain entrenched in predicted Obama would win zar and I selected Larry Echo Bill Kekahbah, a class-action lawsuit against reelection, which apparently Hawk of the Pawnee Nation the federal government, stuck with the president as he to serve as Assistant Secretary Carol Hare and claiming the government has pledged to enforce the laws for Indian Affairs here at Inte- long swindled them out of of the land. “For the next rior. And they are doing great Sarah Yanez. land royalties. Obama said he eight years the next four years work so far.” PAGE 8 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Battle of the Plains MILESTONES Powwow Competition Dewey, Okla. — The “Battle of the Plains” while Dewey, her brother, competed in Boys Youth Powwow was held on Jan. 23, 2010, in Straight, ages 14-16. Dewey won first place Dewey, Okla. in his competition, and Katzy Buffalohead, This powwow was a contest between Oper- who is 2½ years old, competed in the Tiny ation Eagle Dancers from Bartlesville Schools Tot division. and all Johnson O’Malley Program, and Title The JOM ended up in second VII Native American Dance Groups. There place with a total of 52 points. Osage Nation were more than 300 youths who participated also coordinated the Shidler Schools JOM in this event from Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Program. Missouri and Alabama. Storm Brave and Dewey Donelson are the Storm Brave and Dewey Donelson rep- children of Little Carol Clark, and all are Kaw resented the Shidler Schools JOM Pro- Tribal members. Katzy Buffalohead is the gram. Former Kaw Nation Princess Storm daughter of Jason and Amanda Wamego Buf- Anna Cooper Brewer Brave competed in Girls Cloth, ages 14-16, falohead and niece to Dewey and Storm. will turn 104 years of age this year. She was born July 12, 1906. She is one of the oldest living Kaw women. She stays with her son during the winter months in Farm- Left, Dewey ington, N.M., and during Donelson, the summer she resides at Storm Brave her home in St. Francis, and Katzy Kan. Buffalohead. Below, Katzy “She is in good health Buffalohead, and still maintains to be 2½, dressed that beautiful person,” for Tiny Tot says her niece, Colleen competition. Bellmard. For those wishing to send her a card, her ad- dress is 914 DonRoven Lane, Farmington, NM 87401. Regalia Fashion Show set during powwow The Kanza Museum Board number 1-866-404-5297, ext. 235. of Directors is hosting a Regalia The goal is to create an op- Fashion Show, during the 2010 portunity for you to exhibit your Kaw Intertribal Powwow. This personal work, or that of a family event will be held at the annual member who is no longer with us. Kaw Nation Intertribal Powwow The traditions of the Kaw people the first weekend of August. should be celebrated and deliv- The Kanza Museum Board is ered with the style and pride of a requesting the participation of great Nation. Kaw tribal members — male, and This is a great opportunity female, children and adult — who to visit with tribal members that would like to participate in this travel from other states to join us event to contact Crystal Douglas, in this celebration, as well as vis- Museum Director, at our toll-free iting with friends and family. mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 9 Learning Center Kaw Nation broke ground on the new Education Learning Center, in May 2009. The Learning Center is located next to the Social Services Build- ing at 803 Washunga, in Kaw City, Okla. This 4,200-square foot building was partially funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment’s Indian Com- munity Development Grant Program. This facility has a conference room, research area, library, kitchen, a meeting room with telecon- ference, and audio/ video capabilities. One unique feature is a walking trail focusing on a holistic fam- ily learning approach. These learning pro- grams will encompass language, culture, environmental, job skill training, and educa- tional programs. Jim Butler, Kaw Nation tribal mem- ber, was the Project Manager for the construction of this building, Wayne Mitch- ell, ICDGB Director, and Traci Townsend, ICDGB Administra- tive Assistant, assisted with coordinating this project. It’s only a matter of time before shelves will be stocked and com- puters will be up and running for your conve- nience. Stay tuned for an Open House date.

PAGE 10 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 KAW WOMEN’S To Bridge a Gap Conference HEALTH PROGRAM Ninth annual to be held March 29 thru April 1 Kaw Women’s Health Program The Creek Nation will host and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) wants to remind all women to please schedule your clinical the ninth annual “To Bridge A Gap” ➢➢ GIS (Geographic Information Sys- Conference, in collaboration with the tem): Benefits for Preservation breast exam, Pap test and mam- National Forest Service. ➢➢ Tribal Environmental Programs mogram. This conference is designed to and Issues Mammograms are recom- strengthen Government-to-Government ➢➢ National Tribal Historic Preserva- mended to begin at age 40. If relationships between the USDA For- tion Program: Updates and Application you are younger than 40, with a est Service and federally recognized Process family history of breast cancer, a Tribal Governments with interests in our Guest Speaker will be Jefferson Keel, baseline mammogram between Forests. Lieutenant Governor of the age 35-40 is recommended. The Forest Service and Tribal Govern- Nation and President of the National Breast cancer, if diagnosed ments have a desire and obligation to Congress of American Indian. early, can be cured. Pap test establish Government-to-Government re- Several federal and state agencies will detects cervical cancer which can lationships where there are mutual inter- be present including National Forest be prevented. Early diagnosis ests in managing the cultural, natural, or Service from various regions, Army Corp. can lead to a cure. social resources of the National Forests. of Engineers, State Historic Preservation Remember you need to take The conference will be held at the Offices, National Park Service, and Na- care of yourself so you can take Southern Hills Marriott Hotel in Tulsa, tional Resources Conservation Service. care of your family. and will provide opportunities for Tribal The To Bridge A Gap Conference and Forest Service leaders to share infor- is a wonderful opportunity to discuss mation about their respective missions, tribal relations and cultural preserva- values, program activities, and interests. tion issues, and participate with others Topics for this year’s To Bridge A Gap whom are dedicated to improving this will include: relationship. ➢➢ GPS (Global Positioning System), For more information including regis- and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) for tration forms, contact Joyce Bear, MCN, preservation. Cultural Preservation Department at ➢➢ We Are Distinctly Unique Peoples 918-732-7731; or Johnnie Jacobs at 918- and Cultures 732-7835, johnniej@muscogeenation- ➢➢ Tribal Consultation Best Practices nsn.gov. ➢➢ Tribal and NFS Collaborative Conference registration and hotel Programs information can also be found on the ➢➢ Archaeological Resources Protec- Muscogee Creek Nation website at www. Kaw Women’s Health Staff tion Act (ARPA) and Vandalism Issues muscogeenation-nsn.gov under Bulletins Lana, Lisa, Ginger and Mary ➢➢ Native American Graves Protection on the homepage. NOTICE TO ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS Quarterly General Council Meeting Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to noon New Community Building Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds Lunch will be served at noon Please go to our website at www.kawnation.com for future notices Should you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney, Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, 580-269-2552 mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 11 The Ultimate Eagle Watch

Kaw City, Okla. — With heavy fog in the forecast, this was not the best viewing conditions for the Ultimate Eagle Watch tours. However six to eight Bald Eagles were spotted at Pioneer Cove.

Unfavorable conditions did not stop the 500 visitors from pouring in and filling each session. A variety of programs were available at the Kaw Nation Complex and the Kaw City Community Center. There were people from Tulsa, Okla- homa City, Perkins, Oswego and Bartlesville, Okla., and Independence, Kan. This sets a new record for attendees at this annual event. Kids and adults both filled the room as Ryan Van Zant and Jennifer Reeder of Sutton Avian Research Center present- ed the “Live Eagle Program.” In the center photo, Reeder holds Fiona, the live eagle that always draws a big crowd. In the bottom left photo, Kathy and Gary Siftar, of Raptor Rehabilitators, gave a very educational presentation on how raptors are injured and then brought to them for heal- ing. Kathy and Gary take care of these animals out of passion and the love of their work. No funding is given to them; it’s strictly by donations only.

PAGE 12 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Mark Howery, Biologist with ODWC, presented the his- tory of the eagle, while Luther Pepper, Kaw Tribal Elder and Executive Council Member, told about the significance of eagles to Native Americans. Dave Hensley, Kaw Nation Environmental Program, presented a slide show on “The Water Eagles.” Cinnamon Valley Exotics, and Jennifer Lance of Critter Tales, top photos, both brought live animals for everyone to see. From hedgehogs, snakes, owls, to porcupines and fur pellets, everyone seemed to be in awe. A new addition was added to the programs this year. The Oklahoma Falconers Associa- tion, led by Kent Carbaugh of Bartlesville, Okla., brought in live falcons and told us every- thing you ever wanted to know about falcons. Middle photo, from left, State Rep. Ken Luttrell, wife Brenda, and Wayne Mitchell, Director for Kaw Nations ICDGB Program, also attend- ed the Eagle Watch. Last but certainly not least was the free Native American luncheon served at the Kaw Nation Community Center, bottom photos. From corn soup, fry bread, boiled potatoes and grape dumplings, it was absolutely yummy. The Ultimate Eagle Watch is sponsored and presented by the Kaw Lake Association, Kaw Nation, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Depart- ment of Wildlife Conservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sutton Avian Research Foun- dation and Ponca City Energy. A special “thank you” to everyone for making these pro- grams such a success, and we encourage you, your family and friends to join us next year.

mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 13 OUR NEWEST KAW NATION SELF-GOVERNANCE DEPARTMENT U.S. MARINE The Braman Trust application is finally these funds — over $400 billion — will be al- moving forward. Comments have been sub- located to communities across the country. mitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs from One of the questions is race and also in- the local officials and tribes on putting the land cludes a place to put what tribe you are a mem- into trust. ber of. This is very important to fill out. The Southern Plains Regional Office will The Census forms will be mailed out in have to prepare a Findings March 2010 and should of Fact and Determina- be returned by April. The tion, and the Office of In- Census takers will be visit- dian Gaming will review ing households during the and make modifications, if months of April through necessary. Then the applica- July for any individuals who tion will go to the Solicitor’s have not yet returned their Office for final approval be- forms. fore it goes to the Assistant The Kaw Nation Self- Patrick Kevin Simpson Secretary. After the Assis- Governance Department graduated from Cordova tant Secretary approves the uses this data to submit re- High School in Sacramento, package, it has to go to the ports to the Indian Health Calif., in May 2009 and with Governor of Oklahoma for Services, and the Bureau of Honors. concurrence. Indian Affairs. Patrick enlisted in the U.S. The Governor will have • • • Marine Corps, graduated to concur before the land You may reach the from Boot Camp (MCRD) in can be used for gaming. There is no way of Self-Governance Department by calling San Diego, Calif. on Dec. 18, knowing how long this process could take. 580-269-2552. 2009. He was Charlie Com- • • • Terri Humble, Self-Governance Director pany Platoon 1055, which The 2010 Census form contains 10 ques- was the “Honor Platoon” of Cheryl Vazquez, Self-Governance all six platoons. tions and will take less than 10 minutes to Coordinator/Trust Officer Private Simpson is now complete. Census results will determine how Tammy Wingo, Self-Governance Secretary. completing his Infantry School at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and will graduate on KANZA MUSEUM WORD SEARCH March 10, 2010. Allegawaho Patrick is the great-grand- X N M E R I W E T H E R L E W I S I I G H S E American Chief son of the late Edgar Pepper. B C I X F V T S N M N D U L S Z P S P V M R C Camping He is the proud grandson of Clan Jo Ann Pepper-Thomason M Q G I M I S S O U R I K A W N A T I O N G L Dance and son of proud mother P H R K O U X D Q G Q N S I T F D O A X R S K Dhegiha Kelly Babby-Simpson. Earth Lodge We are very proud of Pat- E S A R C A M P I N G N G Z E O D X M B E P B Elders rick and his accomplishments Y G T A O G T U J H A R D C H I E F E A Z E G Flint Hills of becoming a U.S. Marine. E G I L H N M B O K L A H O M A L E R D J C U Full Chief The fact that he is so willing Gatherers to sacrifice it all in this great L U O C A U R Q D G D R E A G A L T I R I K D Hard Chief need to fight, and defend our L I N M W H D T D A W H O J Z O H I C D M L O Hunters country, pretty much says it Indians A F B A A S F B N T A M I N P L Z B A H X E H all. Kansas His parents and numerous V S O I G A Q C E H R U A F O S J M N E V D I Kanza Kaw Nation relatives are very proud, and O R F L E W E L B E R K S D E T O C C G V E A know that he can fulfill his Meriwether Lewis Migration obligation with the strength H E N L L I F A K R I O G G X N G X H I C Y X Missouri he has already shown. S T X I L H N N S E O E L D E R S X I H I E L Neosho Valley Let us do our part and O N A W A K O D U R R H A E R X Y I E A O S Z Nomadic pray for Patrick, and all of E U I L W N V G I S S F A U N O L F F G J Y F Oklahoma our troops every day. Just Proud People remember that the Marines N H Y X D K Q O B A A F J W P Y R E H V J I P South Wind have our back; they all do!. F E I H C L L U F E N X X Z T R E A T Y M X I Speckled Eye Semper Fi. Treaty F L I N T H I L L S B S O U T H W I N D D E K Article submitted by Warriors Kelly Simpson U J D N P R O U D P E O P L E W I D A D Q O M Washunga Proud Mom William Clark

PAGE 14 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Kanza Wellness Center PRIDE Hello again from the Kanza Wellness benefits of aerobic exercise with the Center: ease of movement and support that wa- National Diabetes More than ever, people are pressed ter provides. We are going to continue for time. The daily demands on all of us this trend in offering a brand new fusion Program seem to be ever-increasing. This has re- class: Piloga. What is PRIDE? sulted in a strong desire, even from those Pilates and yoga, though focusing on PRIDE is a diabetes education pro- with a solid commitment to exercise, to different benefits, are natural compli- gram offered to patients of the Kanza achieve the greatest good from the small- ments to each other. Pilates is all about Health Clinic. est amount of time. In response, the strengthening the body’s core. Yoga seeks Our mission is to provide cultur- fitness industry has given rise to a new to quiet the mind and improve flexibil- ally appropriate diabetes care and trend. An effort to bring the most com- ity. Blending the two creates a workout education. PRIDE is being, Proud, prehensive training techniques with a focused on proper breathing techniques, Responsible Indians with Diabetes custom-focused sen- building strength, Education. sibility has resulted a n d i m p r ov i n g in the fusion class. flexibility and fo- In days gone by, cus. In short, it’s a Cultural competence it was common to complete package. PRIDE’s curriculum is based on go to one group In addition, every the Indian Health Service’s National exercise class for move can be modi- Diabetes Program, “Balancing Your cardio, another for fied to suit every Life and Diabetes”. This tested and strengthening, and fitness level. You effective curriculum provides cul- yet another for ton- can reduce stress, turally sensitive information about ing and flexibility, increase peace of diabetes self-management and health but no longer. To- mind, and even re- care practices. day, the fusion class is taking the best habilitate from injury. from a variety of disciplines and creating We are excited to bring this new class PRIDE Classes a comprehensive workout experience. to the Wellness Center. I want to person- Education topics include: Classes like cardio kickboxing and spin ally invite you to come by the Wellness Session One aerobics have become staples of group Center, and let our staff introduce you What is diabetes? exercise. to the lasting benefits a commitment to Blood glucose monitoring We here at the Kanza Wellness Cen- exercise can make. Give Piloga, water Balancing your blood sugar ter are no stranger to this endeavor. For aerobics, or personal training a try. the last few years, water aerobics has Begin your journey to personal health Session Two been taught in our heated pool by our and wellness, and be the better for it. Making Healthy Changes very own, in-house, certified instructor. Good Health, Knowing Your Numbers: ABC It has combined the well-documented Ryan Smykil, Manager Session Three Moving to Stay Healthy Diabetes: Mind, Spirit and Emotion FROM THE KANZA HEALTH DIRECTOR Healthy Eating These past few months we have been placing the patient examination tables Session Four very busy and many good things have with new hydraulic Hi-Lo tables. Diabetes Medicine Overview been happening. Nov. 30, 2009, we hired Desiree Hes- Taking Care of Your Feet We received the American Recovery kett, B.S., M.C.P. as Project Coordinator Staying Healthy with Diabetes Reconciliation Act (ARRA) Stimulus for the Kaw Nation Domestic Violence monies and we have completed Program. The program’s main Classes are offered in group or the landscaping and refurbish- focus will be to create aware- individual settings. ing projects and implemented ness through education and We encourage participants to have the Domestic Violence Pro- training, prevention of domes- a family member or friend attend all gram with the funds. tic violence, and to provide ser- sessions and meetings with them. The Kanza Clinic projects vices and assistance to victims The PRIDE program believes patients included refurbishing the front and families of domestic vio- are more likely to have a positive lobby bathrooms, repairing lence within the Kaw Nation attitude about learning when family the clinic front water drain- Service Area. members are supportive and enthusi- age problem and landscap- Many good things are hap- astic about diabetes education. ing, replacing the air conditioning and pening and we look forward to the good Call Cindy Wilson, PHN, Dia- heating units on the front half of the things to come. betes Coordinator to schedule, clinic, installing soft water systems in Jackie Dodson, 580-362-1039. the clinic and wellness center, and re- Kanza Health Director mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 15 KEDA · KAW ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Tobacco Row plans While the Kanza-Kazzis didn’t plete with more than 20 big screen TVs, Second Annual Trade Show place, much fun was had by all who our OTB area offers customers a way to On Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. participated. watch and wager in style. to 3 p.m., Tobacco Row will host its sec- The SouthWind Bar is next to off- ond annual Trade Show at SouthWind Woodridge Expansion coming track betting. Currently the bar is able to Casino. soon offer beer and wine coolers. But a unique Potential customers from throughout Plans to expand Woodridge Market bar menu is also being developed that Oklahoma and Kansas have been invited are well under way as the first step of re- includes noodle and rice bowls with an to the show where its suppliers, includ- ceiving bids was completed on Jan. 15. Asian flair. The bar offers plenty of seat- ing Amcon and Shepherd Oil, will be Potential contractors had until the end ing and is a great place to watch sports displaying their products. of business that day to supply KEDA and racing. Tobacco products that will be featured with their bids for the expansion which And next to the bar is the SouthWing at the show include: American Spirit, includes enlarging the kitchen and freez- Roost. Serving chicken, shrimp, gizzards Carnival, Echo, Kentucky’s Best, Wild- er/display areas. and more, the SouthWing Roost has be- horse, Roger, Wave, Commonwealth- come a popular place for area residents USA-Sonoma, , Prime Time, Changes at SouthWind Casino to get take-out or grab a quick meal. And finally, Bingo has enhanced No Limit/Bogar, Zig-Zag and Smokeless The year 2009 was a year of change Delight E-Cigarettes. their schedule. In addition to playing on and improvement for SouthWind Casi- weekends, SouthWind Casino now has Additonal products like lighters, nov- no. If you haven’t been inside lately, now elty items, tar blocking filters and beef bingo on Thursday and Monday nights is a great time to visit. as well. jerky will also be on display. First, the blackjack pit was moved to The goal of the trade show is to gain ➢ Thursday — Minis at 6 p.m., ses- the extension area right outside the bingo sion 7 p.m. new customers for our Tobacco Row hall. New tablecovers were installed and wholesale division. ➢ Friday — Warmups at 5 p.m., ses- new games like Dead Man’s Hand and sion 7 p.m. Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em were brought ➢ Saturday — Warmups at 11 a.m., in. sessions at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Next a wall was built around the pok- late nights after-evening session er area — but not just any wall. Custom ➢ Sunday — Warmups at 11 a.m., glass with Native American themes was sessions at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., ordered from New Horizon Designer late nights after-evening session Glass. This gave the room privacy and ➢ Monday — Minis at 6 p.m., session protection from the sound of machines at 7 p.m. while still allowing in light. New light- ing fixtures, table covers and custom cabinetry completed the room, KTP employees form which is a hit with our Kanza-Kazzis customers. Led by team captain Nikki Simmons, Next door to the employees of the Kanza Travel Plaza poker area is our new dressed in their colorful finest to play off-track betting facility. in Braman’s First Annual Dodge Ball SouthWind Casino is Tournament. the only place in North- The event was a fundraiser by the par- central Oklahoma ents and grandparents of Braman stu- where horse racing fans dents with a goal of providing matching can participate in pa- warmups for the students. rimutuel betting. Com- national sex offender registration program Currently the Kaw nation sex offenders. This program Offender Registration and them being Kaw tribal mem- does not have a sex offender will identify convicted sex of- Notification Act (SORNA), bers), I am very proud to be program in place. However, fenders living in, and working and should be up and running part of this program,” Yanez thanks to a federal grant, we on Kaw Nation tribal lands within the next few months. said. are in the process of setting and within the Kaw Nation The National Sex Offender Should you have any ques- one up. service area (Kay County, Registration Program (NSO- tions concerning this program, This program is used to Oklahoma). RO) will be coordinated by contact Yanez at our toll-free protect tribal members and This Registry Program will Javier Yanez. number 1-866-404-5297, or their families from convicted be in compliance with the Sex “As a father of four (all of 580-269-2552, ext. 214. PAGE 16 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Trip of a lifetime would easily be the description Jaelin Kent, described for her recent trip to Seattle, Wash. Flying in an airplane for the first time was definitely an adventure, as well as riding Seattle’s new Light Rail (train), seeing Mt. Ranier and touring the Space Needle. However, the excitement was just building for the 12-year-old fan of the popular book and movie series, the Twilight Saga. She went to Seattle to meet the actors known as the Wolf Pack. They were the all-Indian cast members of the latest movie in the Twilight Saga, “New Moon,” where certain members Tribal members of the local Quileute Indian tribe shape-shift into wolves to combat vampires. Jaelin’s cousin, Brittany Dias, run with the has a long-standing friendship with the lead character in the Wolf Pack, Chaske Spencer, who is originally from Tahl- equah, Okla. Upon his suggestion to meet up in Seattle for the first Wolf Pack reunion since the movie Wolf Pack premier, Brittany also decided to bring her mother, Kayla Kramer, and her cousin, Jaelin, along. The three-day event included question-and-answer sessions with all of the actors answering questions submitted from the crowd, a formal dance and a breakfast meet-and-greet with the Wolf Pack actors: Chaske Spencer, playing Sam Uley; Gordon, playing Embry Call; Bronson Pelletier, playing Jared; and Alex Meraz, playing Paul. Not only did Jaelin walk away with pictures and auto- graphs from all the actors and a stack of memories bigger than Mt. Ranier, she now has a new friend in Chaske Spencer. Jaelin is the daughter of Kelly Test. Brittany Dias is the daughter of Kayla Kramer. Kayla and Kelly are the daugh- ters of John Test and Carol Estes Hare. mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 17 SOCIAL SERVICES and EDUCATIONAL NEWS OSU BOUND. Kaw tribal member Sydney Hurst is looking over a Kaw Nation higher education grant application for the 2010 fall semester. Sydney is a senior at Blackwell (Okla.) High School and is enrolled at Oklahoma State University this fall. For more information about the education programs, contact the education office at 580-269-1186 or e-mail khowe@ kawnation.com. Pictured with Karen Howe are Kaw tribal members George Sewell, left, of Emmett, Idaho, and Lonnie Glenn, of Wichita, Kan., who stopped by the Maude McCauley Rowe Social Services building in Kaw City. Mr. Glenn wanted to thank the Kaw Nation for the educational support provided to his daughters Lauren Glen, a scholarship student at Wichita State University, and Ashley Glenn, a graduate student at Harvard.

Student Caroline Miller is pictured reviewing FAFSA information to complete the Medical Assisting course at the Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City. Caroline is a full-time employee at Sonic, and attends school part-time.

SUBMISSIONS WELCOME If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please mail it to the Kaw Nation Higher Education student Allison Box Kanza News, Attn: Jennie Baker, P.O. Box 50, Kaw City, OK 74641; e-mail of Cushing, Okla., had the opportunity to visit France [email protected], or fax to 580-269-1161. recently. Allison attends school at Oklahoma Baptist Letters must be respectful and informative to the reader, and may be University. Her major is International Business with a edited for grammar, clarity and space. minor in French.

PAGE 18 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Congratulations to these Kaw Kaw Nation Tribal members Tribal Social Services The Kaw Nation provides sev- eral types of assistance to enrolled Kaw tribal members. The eyeglass, denture, hearing aid, burial and headstone assistance are benefits available to all enrolled Kaw tribal members no matter where you live. We serve Kaw tribal members all across the , in Europe and in Canada. Thaddeus Ball Keesha McKinney Carol Clark For eyeglass, denture and hearing aid assistance, members must first Pioneer Technology Center Pioneer Technology Center Pioneer Technology Center complete an application and receive CLEET phase I and II Pharmacy Technician Full-charge Bookkeeper an approval letter before receiving services. Tribal members may use any A SPECIAL THANK YOU care center that will accept the Kaw Nation approval letter. Members may TO OUR GRANTS DEPARTMENT also use the Indian Health Service The Kaw Nation’s Diabetes Program is growing and going strong. clinic in their area. Any amount over We have just received a continuation grant of the Special Diabetes Program for the approved amount is the responsi- Indians, and I would like to thank the Grants and Contracts Department for being so bility of the tribal member. knowledgeable and helpful. They worked very closely with Dr. Veal and me, as we It is our pleasure to assist members put this grant together. The teamwork that was displayed will provide our patients through the social services programs. with valuable resources, education, and the care to help prevent diabetes and to care For more information or an applica- for their diagnosis of diabetes. tion, please contact the social services Cindy Wilson, RN office at 580-269-1186 or visit the Public Health Nurse website at www.kawnation.com. Newkirk, OK 74647

Classes held on Thursday nights, 6:00-7:30 pm, at the Maude McCauley Clark Rowe Social Services Building in Kaw City, OK. KANZA Each module will focus on a traditional Kanza language story as narrated by a fluent-speaking Elder from the past. LANGUAGE Each module will feature independent content spread out across four weeks, so students can opt to take one or more modules. CLASSES A final pot-luck meal will give all participating students a chance to meet together and discuss what they've SPRING 2010 learned. "Battle between the Kansas & " A Tribal War Story - Pahánle Gáxli Kaw tribal members, families, and March 11-April 1 community members welcome "War Customs" Adults and children 12 and up welcome A Tribal Funeral & Warpath Account - Waxóbe K'in April 8-29 Beginners welcome Module Review Call (580) 269-1199 or write to [email protected] Recap Dinner for more information May 6 mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 19

For more information call (580) 269-2552 or write [email protected] KAW NATION ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS Eagle Watch The Kaw Nation Environmental Department participated in the Kaw Eagle Watch on Jan. 16, 2010. Dave Hensley, Kaw Nation Environmental Specialist, gave a presentation on water quality monitoring program focused on Kaw Lake entitled “The Water Eagles Live On.” Additional live animal presentations by Critter Tales Inc., Oklahoma Falconers Association and Sut- ton Avian Research Center were all big hits. Al- though the day started out foggy, there were Bald Eagles spotted by the end of the day. Kaw Nation provided a traditional Native American free lunch, with more than 400 guests being served.

Beaver Creek Wetland with Dump site cleanup Air quality Oklahoma State University The Kaw Nation Environmental The Kaw Nation Environmental The Kaw Nation Environmental Department has worked with D&P Department conducted an emission Department is working with Dr. Joe Tank Service Inc. to clean up a dump inventory of air pollution sources within Bidwell and Dr. Craig A. Davis of site just north of the Kaw Nation Pecan a 50-mile radius of Kaw Nation Head- Oklahoma State University to study Grove. This is part of a continuing quarters in Kaw City, Okla. Beaver Creek Wetland’s plant and effort to protect the Tribes lands free The six criteria of the emissions animal life. Dr. Bidwell has conducted from environmental degradation, which data gathered are air pollutants, ozone, a macro-invertebrate (bug) survey of the is funded by Tribal General Assistance particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ni- wetland, and Dr. Davis has conducted Grant from the USEPA. trogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and lead. a vegetation survey. The professors will If you are aware of any dump sites This data can hopefully be used to continue working with Kaw Nation that need to be cleaned up, please feel determine the health risk to local Tribal Environmental Staff to conduct soil free to contact the Kaw Nation at our members. profile and wetland delineation. These toll free number: 1-866-404-5297. efforts are funded by a USEPA grant to study the Beaver Creek Wetland. The SUBMISSIONS WELCOME overall goal of the project is to enhance, restore, and effectively sustain the wet- If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please mail it to the Kanza land, and to identify, record, and con- News, Attn: Jennie Baker, P.O. Box 50, Kaw City, OK 74641; e-mail jbaker@ tinually monitor the plants and animals kawnation.com, or fax to 580-269-1161. in this watershed. The site is an outdoor Letters must be respectful and informative to the reader, and may be edited for classroom where the Tribe can conduct grammar, clarity and space. classes on the environment.

PAGE 20 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 Environmental Exchange Network The Kaw Nation Environmental Department has made its first submission, of the water quality data, to the USEPA web exchange database. All of the water quality monitoring data from 2009 has been successfully uploaded. Kaw Nation Environmental IT Developer, George Fields, gave a presentation at the USEPA Region 6 Tribal Environmental Summit, over the Environmental Exchange Network, to tribal environmental staffs from Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. George also trav- eled to Anadarko, Okla., to share our experience with the Environmental Exchange Network with Western Oklahoma Tribal Environmental Council, which includes the Nation, Tribe, and others. Outreaches urchins, corals, sea stars and many other The Kaw Nation Environmental De- spineless wonders along with the inter- partment staff, Renée Vickery, George active Reasor’s Shrimp Boat Exhibit. In Fields and Jamie Elmore, took the the Fishes of Oklahoma Room, you can eighth grade Blackwell Middle School see a 120-year-old alligator snapping to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Novem- turtle, 7-foot long gars, and many other ber — all 77 students. amazing animals. The Blackwell Middle School eighth The students’ favorites were the graders were first escorted to the educa- Hayes’ Family Ozark Stream with river tional room where they were presented otters, beavers and raccoons, and the an educational program by the name Oceans Room with the touch tanks that of “Turning the Tide.” The program had stingrays and small sharks. The focused on the ocean and how it has second best sight to walk through is the been viewed as a vast never ending Shark Tunnel. The dome — all around resource, but we are gradually beginning and above — allows you to see the larg- to realize that the oceans are actually est bull sharks in captivity swimming fragile and have been seriously impacted alongside you — and even right over by human interaction. Marine life has your head. been seriously depleted. Some species have become extinct and many ecosys- tems have become seriously imbalanced. This program is designed to acknowl- edge the problems the oceans are facing, but also focuses on what can done. The Oklahoma Aquarium has nine different rooms to explore. Over 95 per- cent of all animals on earth are inver- tebrates. The Biodiversity Gallery gives you a rare look at sponges, jellies, sea

With the help of the General Assis- tance Program Grant, the Kaw Nation Environmental Department supports area schools by giving funds for environ- mental teaching materials. Guy Mun- roe, Chairman–CEO of Kaw Nation, is shown presenting a check to Blackwell Middle School Principal Jaylene Soulek. Kaw Nation Environmental employee Skyler Mathews is shown presenting Su- perintendant John Herzig and Science Teacher Brooke Golay of Shidler High School a check. Currently in the works are presentations of funds to Kildare and Newkirk schools. mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 21 KAW NATION CHRISTMAS DINNER and PARTY

Newkirk, Okla. — More than 400 people attended the Kaw Nation annual Christmas dinner and party on Dec. 13, 2009. Kaw tribal members and their families enjoy a full day, starting with a festive meal, gifts, music and a visit from Santa Claus. Middle left, Gena War- ren, Human Resource Direc- tor for KEDA, received a silver platter for 25 years of service with Kaw Nation. Middle right, Ryan Smykil, Wellness Center Di- rector, sang for the audience. Below, Connie Kiser and Tammy Estes gave tickets away and handed out Kanza calendars for gifts. Opposite page, Santa Claus, a.k.a. Gary Robi- son, Emergency Manage- ment Director, asked each child what it was he or she wanted for Christmas. He told me he had a lot of request for I-Pods, MP3 players, and even a request for a car. It was a joyous day of fellowship and fun for all who attended.

PAGE 22 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION mArch 2010 mArch 2010 KANZA » THE NEWSLETTER OF THE KAW NATION PAGE 23 698 Grandview Drive PRSRT STD P.O. Box 50 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kaw City, OK 74641 PERMIT NO. 49 580-269-2552 STIGLER, OK 74462 Toll Free 1-866-404-5297 www.kawnation.com Send articles for newsletter to [email protected]

FIRST ANNUAL Kaw Nation Veterans Society and Cultural Committee Present First Annual Veterans Honor Dance VETERANS Saturday, March 27, 2010 Kaw Nation Community Center HONOR Powwow Grounds, North of Kaw City, Okla. Schedule of Events: DANCE 10:00 AM Dedication of Portrait Wall 12:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM Dance

Head Sta : MASTER OF CEREMONIES Lonnie Burnett HEAD SINGER Jasper Clark HEAD MAN DANCER Skyler Mathews HEAD LADY DANCER Terry Pepper HEAD GOURD DANCER Herb Farnsworth ARENA DIRECTOR Paul Hardy WATER BOYS To Be Announced

All veterans and friends are invited to attend. Family members of Kaw veterans whose portraits will be dedicated are asked to participate.