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After dinner, local law enforcement, firefighters and tribal officials take a moment to pose for a photograph. PRSRTSTD Standing L-R: City of El Reno Police Chief, Ken Brown, Officer Joseph Sandberg, Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor, Eddie our local first responders. Hamilton, City of El Reno Mayor, Matt White, Cheyenne and Arapaho Lt. Governor, Cornell Sankey, Deputy Chief, David We had two feeding times Harman and Lieutenant, John Darnell. for lunch and dinner for our Kneeling L-R: Officer David Garcia, El Reno City Firefighters, Chris Denny, Chisum Johnson, Nathan Plagg and Alan Willcutt. See Tribute, page 8 A national tragedy

The Sand Creek Massacre-150 Years By Rebecka Lyman, Reporter/Ad Sales

Sand Creek, a windswept place haunted by violence and broken promises. Its official name is Big Sandy Creek. One hundred and fifty years later, the name still brings grief in the hearts of many Cheyenne and Arap- aho people. “A lot of people don’t re- ally know what happened at Sand Creek … I am still learning the facts. Tonight we have an historian who will give insight about the truth and facts of what really occurred on Nov. 29, 1864,” Max Bear, Cheyenne and Arapaho Culture and Heri- tage director said. On Sept. 9, 10, and 11, in three different communities, Concho, Clinton and Canton, it was a huge track of land. That treaty was pany of soldiers. The soldiers were part of and forth. Okla., Culture and Heritage Program hosted to last as long as the trees will grow and the the 1st Colorado Regiment. Instead of asking “On June 24, 1864, Gov. John Evans is- a one of a kind forum entitled, Remember the streams will flow, forever and forever. It last- what was going on they opened fire and that sued a Proclamation to the friendly Indians of Tears of the Sandy Creek. ed ten years.” Halaas said. began the war of 1864. The soldiers followed the plains. He said that those who were not at “Every year we have a spiritual run that is He said in 1859, came the great Colorado that up with an attack in a place called the war were to go into forts and give themselves from the massacre site to downtown Denver gold rush, setting off the greatest single mass Cedar Canyon in Colorado and there they up to the military. It was very difficult to get and not a lot of people have been involved immigration of people in American history. killed women and children … they captured word to the tribes, but when the tribes finally in the past. I am hoping that this forum mo- “Over hundreds of thousands of people one man and roasted him over the fire. The found out that this offer had been proclaimed, tivates our people to get involved this year,” streamed across the Cheyenne and Arapaho Cheyenne and Arapaho could not understand they met the commander (Wynkoop) at Ft. Bear said. lands to the gold that was in the mountains why these attacks were coming,” Halaas said. Lyon and asked for a peace party. The com- Two Cultures, One Land just west of Denver. The immigrants were “In May the soldiers attacked again with- mander (Wynkoop) agreed and he took them “In the early morning of Nov. 29, 1864, on land that was illegal out any warning on a to Denver to meet with Gov. Evans and a Col. John M. Chivington ordered his com- for them to be on, these As Black Kettle was telling his village that was led by man named John Chivington,” Halaas said. mand of some 675 soldiers to attack a sleeping people had to negotiate “people the soldiers were not there to Chief Lean Bear, and “While in Denver at Camp Well, the Chiefs camp of Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians,” Dr. a new treaty with the hurt them, people were dropping all Black Kettle was also sat and listened to Gov. Evans, and to why David Halaas, National Park Service (NPS) government. This was around him,” Halaas said. “Women there. Lean Bear was he could not make peace, even after he had author and historian said as he addressed the the treaty of Ft. Wise of and children and mothers with ba- in Washington the year made the proclamation for those that would members listening. “Some of the things I am 1861and it was to clear bies in their arms began fleeing up before and met Presi- come in and be protected. He really did not going to share with you are horrific, they are the title to the land so that stream, away from the soldiers. It dent Lincoln at a peace want to talk with the Chiefs, as far as he was even obscene, but to understand the Sand whites could live on it. did not matter who they were … they meeting where he was concerned, there had to be a military solu- Creek Massacre, the first thing to understand The Cheyenne and Arap- were shot down. given a Peace Medal. tion, since there was a war at hand, a war that about it, is that it was a massacre.” aho tried to live with the ” Lean Bear advanced to- was began by the military. At the end of the Halaas continued to convey of the events whites and things progressed until the spring wards the troops making signs of peace and conference, John Chivington, commander of that led up to the day of the bloody massacre. of 1864.” when he got within rifle distance he was shot the Colorado district said that if they (Indi- “To try to put in context, I think we should Setting for a Tragedy down. When his body fell from the horse, ans) want peace, go to Ft. Lyon and give your begin with the 1851 treaty of Ft. Laramie, Halaas believes the War of 1864 began at the soldiers ran over his body and fired more selves up to military authority and you will which involved most of the Plains tribes. The a place called Freemont Orchard. shots. Now this was a war that no one under- be protected. So that is what they did, Black Cheyenne and Arapaho were given a vast ter- “Some Cheyennes were taking horses stood and was now in a white heat, and the Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and Little ritory of land, stretching from the crest of the back to their white owner, a man that they Cheyenne and Arapahos retaliated,” Halaas Raven all went back to Ft. Lyon.” Rocky Mountains to the parts of what is now knew was married into the Cheyenne tribe. said. Halaas said Wyoming into eastern Kansas and Colorado, As they were doing that, they ran into a com- He said for a while the battles went back meanwhile See Massacre, page 4 Page 2 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 From the Office of the Governor Recently, I was blessed to attend a week full of meetings activist, writer, curator, policy advocate, and tribal member and events with Lt. Governor Sankey at our Nation’s Capitol Suzan Shown Harjo, we were able to meet with the Senior in Washington D.C. Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs, White House, We began our week by attending the National Congress Jody Gillette, to discuss various avenues to reclaim the Ft. of American Indians (NCAI), Tribal Unity Impact Days. The Reno lands. Ms. Harjo was very supportive and offered great event was centered on tribal leaders from across the nation words of encouragement and spoke of the stability that has advocating for legislation that would affect all Native Ameri- been brought back to our Tribal Government. Her knowledge cans, including our Cheyenne and Arapaho people. and wisdom is a blessing and I am thankful we were able to The NCAI briefing began with opening remarks from the meet her. NCAI President, Brian Cladoosby, from the Swinomish In- As the week progressed we were able to meet with the dian Tribal Community. The agenda continued with various American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) congressional leaders speaking about Tribal Taxation, Na- President and CEO, Carrie Billy. She relayed great informa- tive Languages and Tribal Self-Governance. A highlight of tion and support for our Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Col- the briefing was from Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, lege, possibly joining as an associate member of AIHEC. Kevin Washburn, who stated, “Indian Tribes can do a better Our week ended with us attending the, Nation-to-Nation job running their programs than the Bureau of Indian Affairs Treaties: Treaties between the United States and American and Indian Health Services … they can do a better job than Indian Nations, special symposium at the National Museum federal government employees.” of the American Indian Smithsonian. Various remarks and Hearing Washburn’s statement was refreshing and coin- perspectives of how important we, as Native American tribes cides with our administration’s proactive approach for pro- and Nations, truly need to recognize and enforce treaties that viding quality services for our Cheyenne and Arapaho people. have been signed by our ancestors. We also attended the Congressional Briefing for the State Ms. Harjo was a guest curator for the Nation-to-Nation Education Tribal Partnership (STEP) Program. We partner guest exhibit, which gave a very informative and true expla- with Chickasaw Nation to receive this pilot program and are nation of our ancestor’s history with the United States. one of four tribes in the nation who received this grant. I am Attending Washington, D.C in the capacity of an elected extremely proud of our staff that continues to advocate and leader was a great experience. It is a true testament of how rience in Washington, D.C. has given a fresh perspective to support our C&A children through this program. important we, as Cheyenne and Arapaho people are, and have serving our Cheyenne and Arapaho people. Through various supporters of the administration’s di- a sovereign right to advocate for our rights and honor our In closing, I would like to say how thankful the Lt. Gover- rection and governance, such as the renowned Indian rights ancestors who sacrificed for us to be alive today. This expe- nor and I are for the continued support and prayers. Tribal leaders on Capitol Hill, push legislative priorities Tribal leaders from across In February 2009, the jus- one version of the fix, in June, the Native American Language the country were on Capitol tices ruled that the land-into- but there’s been little move- Reauthorization Act. Hill to promote a unified legis- trust process applies only to ment on the Senate floor. Carcieri, Native languages, lative agenda. tribes that were “under feder- Meanwhile, over in the House, voting rights and more were With the 113th Congress al jurisdiction” in 1934. Five H.R. 666 and H.R. 279 have discussed during the Tribal winding down and the nation years later, Congress has yet yet to receive a hearing. Unity Impact Days. The Na- Submitted photo heading into election season, to address the situation while Native languages are also tional Congress of American Governor Eddie Hamilton tribes are looking for action litigation continues to tie up high on the agenda this year. Indians (NCAI), the Alas- and Lt. Governor Cornell on some key issues. One of the the courts and the executive Tribes are pushing for pas- ka Federation of Natives and Sankey were among tribal biggest, is a fix to the U.S. Su- branch. sage of S.1948, the Native the United South and Eastern leaders attending the Tribal preme Court decision in Car- The Senate Indian Affairs Language Immersion Student Tribes were among the spon- Unity Impact Days in Wash- cieri v. Salazar. Committee approved S.2188, Achievement Act, and S.2299, sors of this event. ington, D.C. Native leaders applaud passage of Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act Tribes are applauding be aligned with federal In- tribal general welfare pro- Congress’s passage of the dian law and the U.S. Con- grams despite many of Tribal General Welfare Ex- stitution in a way that fully these being nearly identi- clusion Act of 2013, which respects the sovereignty of cal to tax exempt programs in effect mandates that the tribal governments.” provided by federal, state Internal Revenue Service The bill passed in the and local governments.” (IRS) respect the treaties, House on Sept. 17 with She said many tribes, signaling a victory for both a vote of 277-141, and including the Prairie Band Indian country and unity, the Senate passed the bill of Potawatomi Nation, Native leaders said. unanimously the follow- the Kickapoo, Iowa and In ceasing the taxation ing day. Billie noted that the Sac and Fox Nation of tribal welfare and oth- the efforts of many people, in Kansas had approached er benefits to members, especially politicians, pro- her about the situation. the legislation, H.R. 3043 vided impetus. The U.S. Chamber of and S. 1507, as the House “As a proud member Commerce had also ex- and Senate versions were of USET, I want to thank pressed support for the respectively known, puts the strong coalition of bill, in a letter to the Sen- tribes on par with states USET tribal leaders, and ate after the House pas- when it comes to such pub- the many tribal leaders and sage. In addition to putting lic programs. In so doing, tribal advocates across In- tribes on par with state and it also reaffirms tribal sov- dian country for their ex- other programs, the new ereignty, leaders said. traordinary effort and sup- law establishes a training “The bill is designed port of this historic piece and education program for to stop IRS efforts to tax of legislation; as well as IRS agents who will im- tribal citizens who receive Congress for passing this plement the new rules, and essential tribal govern- important legislation for suspends any current IRS ment programs and ser- Indian country, and we es- investigations related to vices, such as housing, pecially thank Rep. Devin these benefits until enough education, elder and child Nunes and Senators Jerry personnel are versed. care, and cultural awards, Moran and Heidi Heit- “Passage would repre- among other things,” kamp for introducing this sent an important and pos- wrote Oglala Sioux Tribe bill and working tirelessly itive step toward removing President Bryan Brewer to pass this legislation,” roadblocks to economic in describing the situation Billie said in a USET state- success in Indian coun- that the bill would remedy. ment. try, and would reaffirm “This is an important “Under what is known Congress’ longstanding day in Indian country,” as the general welfare doc- commitment to tribal sov- said Colley Billie, Chair- trine, the IRS excludes a ereignty and self- determi- man of the Miccosukee broad array of government nation,” said the business Tribe of Indians of Flori- services for purposes such organization in a letter da as well as of the Gen- as education, public safety, urging Senate via Majori- eral Welfare Exclusion health, housing and culture ty Leader Harry Reid and Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief Task Force for the United from taxation,” said Rep. Republican Leader Mitch (405) 422-7446 [email protected] South and Eastern Tribes Lynn Jenkins, R-2nd Dis- McConnell to support the (USET), noting that tribes trict Kansas, in a statement bill. The letter also allud- across the country had supporting the billon the ed to the Chamber’s Na- joined in support of the House floor. “However, tive American Enterprise measure. “With Congress’ this is not always the case Institute Initiative, which passage of H.R. 3043, fed- for tribal nations. Recent- supports entrepreneurship eral tax policy will finally ly the IRS has challenged in Indian Country. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Page 3

Annual Tribal Council meeting, Oct. 4 WINTER CLOTHING OUTFITTERS Candidates running for Tribal Council Coordinator position Buy NOW-Use Layaway-SAVE $$ The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes Coordinator and Terms and Conditions Richard Goralewicz as a Cheyenne & annual Tribal Council meeting will be of Employment. Arapaho Supreme Court Justice. Latest Styles-Bargain Prices held 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at 2. Tribal Council Approval to 6. Approve the 2015 Budget the Concho Community Center in Con- Hire an Attorney to Represent the In- 7. Amend Tribal Council Resolu- cho, Okla. terests of the Tribal Council Authorities tion No: 100105ATC061. This is where VERY LOW PRICES One of the items on the agenda will and Responsibilities. 8. Disaffirming and Disavowing 1,000s shop since 1945 Camping Supplies. be the selection of a new Tribal Coun- 3. Authorize the Governor to the Boswell (Webber) “Supreme Court” From Nose-to-Toes Tents, Tarps, Knives, cil Coordinator. Below, in alphabetical Renew Existing Public Law 93-638 including Richard Goralewicz as a Cast Iron & Enamel Dept. Store Clothes order, are the candidates who are run- Multi-Year (2015-2017) Contracts with Cheyenne and Arapaho Supreme Court Cookware, MRE’s ning for the Tribal Council Coordinator the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Aid to Justice. at REAL SAVINGS!!! (military food) position. Tribal Government, Adult Education, . For questions or more information Canvas for Sweat Lodges Also posted is the Transportation Indian Child Welfare and Emergency call the Office of the Tribal Council at Schedule for the Tribal Council meet- Youth Shelter Programs. (405) 422-7430. Military Gear & Clothes ing. 4. Adopt the 2014 Tribal Trans- (Note: Full copies of resolutions and Men’s Working Clothes for Less!! New Business: portation Safety Plan. agenda were printed in the Sept. 15, BOOTS-RAINWEAR-GLOVES & MORE 1. Selection of Tribal Council 5. Disaffirming and Disavowing 2014 edition of the Tribal Tribune.) Casual & Work Wear FRC Clothes Coordinators. The Constitu- filed in behalf of the Tribal sition because of my active Working Men-We Got Boots!! Gloves!! tional Revision Committee Council. These Laws are in involvement in the Tribal What You Want!!! believed in the importance effect and help in the growth Council for the past 20+ Winter Coveralls & MORE of creating a Tribal Council and progression of the Trib- years. I have developed res- SAM’S BEST BUYS Branch which would give al Council and protect the olutions and actively pur- our people a voice in what tribal council’s interests. sued passage by addressing 2409 S. Agnew Ave. OKC happens within. Because the Tribal Council the Tribal Council to edu- (405) 636-1486 - Mon-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. The people must be kept may only meet once or twice cate them on the resolution. informed of all the Bills a year however, business I have been an active passed by the Legislature in continues all year long, the voice on other resolutions order to weigh in on what TCC has to be the eyes and as well sometimes opposing the Legislature is passing. It ears for the Tribal Council. them, when I believed they should be the coordinator’s The TCC needs to attend as weren’t good for the tribes. responsibility to develop a many of the Executive and This democracy in action system to inform the public Legislative sessions as pos- can be positive even when Vera E. Franklin of what Bills the Legislature sible. it appears in opposition. I’m The position of the Tribal have passed. They have a The TCC also needs to a recovering Alcoholic of Council Coordinator (TCC) Constitutional Right to re- be able to handle difficult 34 years and because of my requires a dedication to the peal any Bill they feel is not situations and sometimes recovery I have learned to Cheyenne and Arapaho Trib- within the best interest of difficult people and remain forgive myself of past mis- al Council, which I believe the tribe. polite and courteous. takes, learn from them and has not been fully realized The TCC should be well I hope you will find me go on to be a productive hu- by previous Tribal Council versed in the past lawsuits the best person for this po- man being.

Greetings. My name is Relations degree from the the tribe once again as Tribal LaRenda Morgan and I am University of Oklahoma in Council Coordinator. an enrolled member of the Norman Okla. I have worked to serve Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes of After graduating with my people with dedication, Oklahoma. my master’s degree in 2011, compassion and dependabil- My parents are Mildred I returned to our tribe with ity, and provided positive Black, Cheyenne-Arap- education, to serve in Social outcomes and resources to aho of El Reno, Chester Services as a caseworker, help those in need. I want to Whiteman, Cheyenne-Arap- and was appointed to Exec- continue my path in working aho of Geary Okla., and the utive Director of Social Ser- for the good of the tribe and late Forrest Rickman, Otoe vices until January 2014. will uphold the position with Missouria. I have a passion to serve unbiased and honest work I attended high school my people in other capaci- performance. at Carter Seminary Board- ties. I have worked the front I am humbly asking for ing School and graduated line services for the tribal your selection as the Tribal in 1992. I have received a members and with my expe- Council Coordinator. I was Larenda Morgan Bachelor’s of Arts degree as rience and education; I am raised to love our tribe and well as a Master’s of Human qualified and want to serve care about us as a whole. With much respect to all.

tribes of Oklahoma. lieved in me to perform the communicate both verbally I am running for the Trib- job as Tribal Clerk/Election and in writing. I work in- al Council Coordinator posi- Board Clerk for the tribes, dependently and see that all tion and feel that I am quali- mentored me. I had the op- work assignments are car- fied for this position. portunity to sit with the ried out in a timely fashion. I am currently the Busi- Tribal Council at meetings I am constantly in the fore- ness Council Secretary for and took minutes and pre- front of any organization I the Confederated Tribes of pared necessary paperwork have worked with on a daily the Goshute Reservation for them. basis. Past supervisors have in Ibapah, Utah and do ex- For 23 years I worked never overlooked my pro- actly the same thing that for the U. S. DOI Bureau fessional skills and I have this position description of Indian Affairs and have been awarded with letters of entails. I have also worked worked with various other commendations. for the Cheyenne and Arap- tribal organizations through- I feel I would be an asset Phyllis Naranjo aho tribes previously in this out Indian Country. I am to the Cheyenne and Arapa- same capacity as well. able to work with federal ho tribes in the capacity of My name is Phyllis When I first started my agencies, state and local Tribal Council Coordinator Naranjo, a member of the career in the 1970s the late governments, in a profes- and ask for your vote on Cheyenne and Arapaho Peggy Sue Horse, who be- sional manner and able to Oct. 4.

Greetings Tribal Council, million of tribal funds is but ing for the benefit of the my name is Pete Salinas and one glaring example of what people. I am asking for your vote can happen if some of those Should you choose me as in choosing me as the next in our government are not coordinator I would be able Tribal Council Coordinator. watched closely. to commit my full time and The Tribal Council is an Other candidates for TCC efforts in keeping you in- important, but too often ig- can say what they would do formed of the activities of nored, branch of our govern- but for the past few years I your government and your ment when it should be the have been informing and constitutional rights to know direct voice and will of the educating tribal members of the effects of those activities people. the activities of our govern- on you as tribal members. We should have a strong ment on the Cheyenne Arap- I would also like to state influence in how our- gov aho Tribal Council Face- that should you choose me ernment operates and with book page, which I created. as coordinator, I would use who. But we can only do so I encourage tribal members the full power and resourc- if we are aware of what our to visit this page to see the es of this office to ensure government is planning and work I have done. that the resolutions we have Pete Salinas with who. I have been, and will con- passed are actually followed The PokerTribes con- tinue to be a strong advocate through with and enforced. the annual Tribal Council tract and the unauthorized for openness, transparency I thank you for your sup- meeting on Saturday, Oct. and secret spending of $9.6 and our government work- port and hope to see you at 4th.

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Massacre continued from pg. 1 commander Wynkoop began issuing rations marched all night and arrived at the camp at to the Cheyenne and Arapaho people and dawn and charged the village, it wasn’t quite they were talking every day back and forth. sun up, and the light was dim,” Halaas said. “Suddenly the commander (Wynkoop) “With those 675 troops, were four moun- was removed and a new one was put in his tain howitzers with killing power that shoot a place and he (new commander) was not com- round iron ball that will explode, and inside fortable with the Cheyenne and Arapaho are mini balls. It is a lethal weapon. As the camping so close to the fort, so he told them, soldiers attacked, White Antelope walked to- ‘I am not going to issue out rations any more, wards the soldiers, he had been in Washington since you are at Sand Creek, 40 miles away, in 1851, met the president, got a Peace Med- you stay there, you are under the protection al, and was a known Peace Chief. As White of the U.S. Government, you will be safe and Antelope advanced he was singing a song, when I find out what my superiors want to his journey song as he was shot down, he do with you, I will come out and tell you,’” was among the first to die. The people looked Halaas recited pausing for a moment. towards Black Kettle and he had above his A Day of Horror lodge the United States flag with a white flag Halaas said the village of Sand Creek was of peace underneath it,” Halaas said. a Chief’s village and very few fighting men. Halaas said Black Kettle did not believe “Perhaps of the 750 people there, per- the soldiers were going to harm his people, haps there were 200 of fighting age. A lot that Black Kettle believed the soldiers had of orphans and a lot of widows lived at the come to speak with them. village, who received protection from the “As Black Kettle was telling his people Chiefs, there was a larger camp on Smokey the soldiers were not there to hurt them, peo- Dr. David Halaas, histo- Hill about 50 miles away, but this was the vil- ple were dropping all around him,” Halaas rian and author. speaks of lage that was promised protection by the U.S. said. “Women and children and mothers with the horrific massacre at Sand Government,” Halaas struck his fist on the babies in their arms began fleeing up stream, Creek on Sept. 9, 2014 at the podium as he continued. “On Nov. 28, 1864, away from the soldiers. It did not matter who Concho Community Center Col. John M. Chivington and around 675 they were … they were shot down.” in Concho, Okla. troops suddenly appeared out of no where Halaas said screams pierced the air; the Right: A replica of a at Ft. Lyon. Chivington, who was a barrel of village men quickly got to their weapons, Mountain Howitzer, Chiving- man, stood 6’4”, with a chest that stretched bows and arrows mainly and tried to defend ton brought four along with his uniform, bearded, and a former Methodist the women and children who were now des- 675 troops to massacre In- preacher, in fact, the head of the Methodist perately trying to get out of the way. dians at Sand Creek on Nov. Church in Colorado. Chivington came in and “They started digging sand pits trying to 29, 1864. surrounded the fort so that nobody, not even get their babies into some sort of protection. soldiers could get out of the fort.” The soldiers chased them, these pits were all hours. At night it got bitter cold, mothers “The immediate after math, was that the Halaas said Chivington announced that he along the camp and some maybe a fourth a were trying to find grass, to wrap their chil- troops returned to Denver carrying the body was there to kill Indians and he was going to mile outside of camp and others two miles dren. Many got away, 200 were killed, and of parts that were taken from the bodies of the attack the village of Sand Creek. away were frantically digging pits. Most of those 200 were women, children, babies, and dead. Almost a month later, on Dec. 28, 29 “Now some of the officer’s told Chiving- these pits turned into death pits. The men elderly. Perhaps 50 fighting men were killed. and 30 at a theater in Denver the soldiers dis- ton he could not do that, because the people fought with a desperation protecting their The survivors made their way to the Smokey played the parts to the public,” Halaas said. at Sand Creek had been promised protection. families,” Halaas loudly said. “Then the aw- Hills Camp where they received protection. It “Some Denver citizens cheered the returning Chivington yelled out, ‘Damn any man who ful thing began, as the people were killed was a huge village, should Chivington attack soldiers, who displayed their human trophies is in sympathy of Indians.’ And at 8 o’clock the soldiers went among the dead and start- there he would have never gotten out alive.” on stage. But some were appalled at the kill- in the evening Chivington left the fort and ed mutilating them. Scalping them, cutting Halaas said the effects of that day in histo- ing and mutilations.” started towards Sand Creek, the soldiers off body parts. This went on for six to nine ry are still being felt today. See Massacre, page 7 Meet the Native American grandmother Tribes lease land who just beat the Washington Redskins By Hunter Walker The woman who was cause of getting rid of the ty and they’re to local farmer, the driving force behind the mascot ‘Little Red’ at the just an object cases that led the U.S. Pat- University of Oklahoma,” and you can do opportunity for ents and Trademarks Office Harjo said of Warrior. “Most anything. You to cancel the federal trade- of the Indians in Oklahoma strip the per- marks for the Washington couldn’t stand ‘Little Red’ son of human- tribal members Redskins is 69-year-old and we called him the danc- ity and they’re grandmother and longtime ing idiot. He was always just an object Native American activist, portrayed by a white guy in and you can do interested in Suzan Harjo. Indian costume.” anything. You “Suzan has been fight- Little Red was eventually can pull their ing this since 1992. Native banished by University of hair. I wouldn’t learning to farm By Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief American people have been Oklahoma President J. Her- even touch fighting this since 1972. bert Hollomon in 1970. someone else.” On Aug. 21, 2014 a interested in learning this The reason it has come up According to Harjo, ac- Harjo, who resolution (#5L-SS-2014- trade and I am hoping we recently is because Suzan tivists involved in the effort eventually be- 0909-001), Authorization to have some tribal members has worked really hard to to eliminate Native Ameri- came the first sign Lease for Agricultural who will be dedicated to bring this in the public eye,” can mascots always viewed president of Use, was presented to the learning about how to farm Amanda Blackhorse, one of the Washington Redskins the Morning Cheyenne and Arapaho 5th this land, that we may con- the five Native American football team as “the worst” Star Institute, Legislature during a special tinue farming it long after plaintiffs in the case filed be- offender. a D.C.-based session called by Governor, the lease expires. It is also fore the Trademark Trial and “No matter where you national Native Eddie Hamilton. The reso- an opportunity to produce Courtesy photo Appeal Board said. “She’s went or what was the mascot rights organi- lution passed the legislature revenue for our tribes of Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal mem- just a tremendous woman. fight of the moment in any zation, began with a vote of 5 for, 1 against over $183,000 by the end of She’s a strong Native Ameri- locale, everyone would al- looking for ber, Suzan Harjo, has been fighting and 2 absent. the four year lease.” can woman, and I’m so hap- ways say, ‘And the worst one ways to change against Indian sports mascots since The land, consisting of According to the most py to have met her and to is right there in the nation’s the Redskins 1992. approximately 1017 acres, recent Oklahoma Pasture have been a part of all this capital, the Washington team name. She said very different from the kinds is located on the Concho Rental Rates distributed by because this is what we need name,’”said Harjo. “It was she settled on the strategy of things we’d been looking Reserve within Canadian the Oklahoma State Univer- to do.” the worst one, everyone of trying to get the team’s at. It didn’t interfere with County. Mark Carter, J&J sity Cooperative Extension Harjo was born in Okla- pointed to it.” trademark canceled after she free speech, it wasn’t even Agriculture in Okarche, Services office in El Reno, homa and is of Cheyenne Harjo moved to Washing- was contacted by a Minneap- forcing a decision. What it’s Okla., the lessee, agreed Okla., the state average for and Muscogee ancestry, ton D.C. in 1974. Soon after olis lawyer named, Stephen saying is, ‘Here’s what the to lease the land at a rate rental rates of Bermuda and with tribal membership with her arrival, she said someone Baird in 1992. federal government will or of $45/per acre for a total other pastures is $12.33/per the Cheyenne and Arapaho gave her and her husband According to Harjo, Baird will not sanction.’ Because, of $45, 798.30/per year for acre with the lowest going Tribes of Oklahoma. In a tickets to a Redskins game. was working on a law review it’s the federal government’s four years. for $3/acre and the highest conversation with Business “We’re football fans and article about his theory the role to grant the exclusive “That land has just sat being $37/acre. Insider shortly after the U.S. we can separate the team Redskins’ trademark could privilege of making money there for years and no one Within the lease agree- Patents and Trademarks name from the game, so we be canceled based on a sec- off this name.” has ever come forward ask- ment, the Cheyenne and Office’s decision was an- went to a game. And we tion of the U.S. Trademark After she decided to ing to farm it nor shown any Arapaho tribes reserves the nounced, Harjo said she be- didn’t stay for the game at Act prohibiting trademarks use Baird’s strategy, Harjo interest in the land. This right to determine the tribal came involved with political all, because people started, that “may disparage ... per- brought a case to the Patent is an opportunity for tribal members who will be al- activism while she was still someone said something, sons, living or dead, insti- and Trademark Office with members who are interested lowed to gather all native in school. ‘Are you this or that?’ So, we tutions, beliefs, or national herself as the plaintiff in in learning about farming nuts and fruits and the right “One time when I was started to answer, then peo- symbols.” Harjo said Baird 1992. Though she was ini- to learn from the ground to engage in the hunting and in school, I was selected by ple started like pulling our heard she had “looked at all tially victorious in 1999, the up by J&J Agriculture, who fishing provided these- ac our Cheyenne leadership to hair,” explained Harjo. “And sorts of causes of action, and Redskins appealed in federal has agreed to work side by tivities do not interfere with come to Washington with they would call us that name not settled on any of them, district court and eventually side with our tribal members normal farming and grazing them. And when my family and it was very weird for us. and had been talking with won due to something Harjo asked, ‘Why do you want her So, we just left and never various attorneys about ways who are interested,” Chey- operations. Also within the termed a “technicality”, the enne and Arapaho Governor, lease, any fencing and im- to go?’ They said, ‘Because went to another game.” that we could approach this.” federal judge ruled Harjo she talks good and she ain’t Harjo said her experience When Baird called her, Harjo Eddie Hamilton said. “We provements, buildings, etc., was too old to be the plaintiff are going to take applica- are to remain on the prem- afraid of nobody.’ So, those at the Redskins game “solid- said his “first question” was and should have brought the became resumé items,” Har- ified” her opposition to ste- why she rejected using the tions for a period of 60 days ises after said lease is com- case closer to her 18th birth- beginning Oct. 1 for anyone pleted. jo recounted. reotypical Native American Patent and Trademark Of- day. In high school, Harjo was sports mascots. fice as a forum to fight the “We wondered if she inspired to fight against what “That just solidified it for Redskins name. wasn’t, you know, a cheer- Interested in Learning she describes as “racist ste- me because it wasn’t just “And I said, I have no idea leader for the team,” Harjo To Farm? reotypes in American sports” name calling, it was what the what you’re talking about,” said of the judge. “It turned because of an Oklahoma Na- name had promoted,” Harjo Harjo remembered with a out that she and her husband, For more details and an application tive American activist named said. “That’s the example of laugh. “Once he explained actually were regular attend- Clyde Warrior. what objectification is. You his theory, I was so intrigued Contact Anissa White at “He made a personal strip the person of humani- by his theory. It was (405) 422-7733 See Sports mascots, page 6 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Page 5

University of Kansas, College of Youth & Family OCT. 7 Services Liberal Arts and Sciences selects 6-8 PM C&A Child Care Bldg. three distinguished alumni LAWRENCE-KS-The College of Liberal Arts and Scienc- lery in Lawrence, Kansas. es at the University of Kansas (KU) has selected three grad- Edgar Heap of Birds is a uates to honor with its Alumni Distinguished Achievement pioneer of conceptual Native Award for 2014-2015. The award is the highest recognition American art. Heap of Birds the college bestows upon its graduates. works in a variety of media, The recipients’ varied professional pursuits reflect the including multidisciplinary versatility of a liberal arts and sciences degree. Their careers forms of public art, large-scale include accomplishments in the fields of geology, art and drawings, acrylic paintings, medicine. prints, works in glass and mon- Honorees are William Fisher, stratigrapher and petroleum umental porcelain enamel on geologist; Edgar Heap of Birds, pioneer in Native American steel outdoor sculpture. conceptual art, and Sharon Lee, founding physician of a non- He has exhibited at the Mu- profit clinic. seum of Modern Art, Whitney The recipients are selected by the college’s alumni advi- Museum of Art, Smithsonian’s sory board. The award recognizes graduates’ contributions to National Museum of the Edgar Heap of Birds is KU, their professions or their communities. The college will American Indian and Venice one of three alumni awarded recognize the recipients at events hosted nationwide through- Biennale, as well as galleries the Distinguished Achieve - out the year. and museums in Australia, ment Award at the University “These men and women have made outstanding contri- Germany, Canada, Ireland, of Kansas. butions in their fields and communities, truly embodying the South Africa, China, Indone- college’s mission to learn without boundaries,” said Hamilton sia and France. Through his Hill, chair of the advisory board. “They are an inspiration to work, Heap of Birds aims both to educate the public on indig- Jayhawks everywhere, and it’s an honor to recognize these enous peoples and to present contemporary indigenous peo- outstanding alumni.” ple as individuals with a free persona to express themselves. The event recognizing Heap of Birds is open to the public Heap of Birds received a KU Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree and will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Cider Gal- in 1976.

The Culture and Heritage Program Presents New owner of Geary “The Sand Creek Massacre Star newspaper and the Civil War” The Geary Star is under ager and Darrel James as A final draft video, The eo is approximately 50 min- new ownership. editor of The Star. Sand Creek Massacre and utes and 45 seconds long. Brett Wesner, a native “Both of these individ- the Civil War, was provided The Culture and Heritage of Cordell, Okla., recent- uals are talented news- by the National Park Ser- Program will show the film ly purchased the weekly paper professionals with vice of Colorado. This vid- at the following locations: newspaper from Fred and whom I have worked for Elesha Bingham. some time in Watonga and LOCATION DATE TIME Wesner has been in Hinton,” Wesner said. Canton the newspaper business Elesha Bingham will Community Ctr. Oct. 20 7-8:30 pm for 25 years. His compa- continue working at The Watonga Multi- ny, Wesner Publications, Star covering events and Purpose Bldg. Oct. 21 7-8:30 pm publishes eight newspa- taking photographs. Clinton pers and two magazines in “A few changes are in Oklahoma and Texas. the works with the take- Community Ctr. Oct. 22 7-8:30 pm “We are very excited over of the new owners,” Concho about becoming more in- Bingham said. “One is Community Ctr. Oct. 23 7-8:30 pm volved in the Geary com- that they plan to publish munity,” Wesner said. on Thursday.” Refreshments will be staff will also be accepting provided. For more infor- applications for the up- “We have been publishing The Geary Star had mation contact Cultural coming Sand Creek Spiri- the community newspa- been in the Bingham fami- and Heritage Director, Max tual Healing Run. pers in Watonga and Hin- ly since 1969 when Glynn Bear (405) 262-0345 ext. For applications for the ton for more than three and Millie Bingham pur- 27714, Karen LittleCoyote Sand Creek Healing Run years, so Geary is a great chased it from U.H. War- ext. 27443, or Greg Spot- contact the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. fit for our work.” ner. Fred and Elesha Bing- tedbird ext. 27522. offices at (405) 422-7578. Wesner has named Car- ham purchased the paper Culture and Heritage la Schultz as general man- in 1992.

LIHEAP providing windowSubmitted units by Social Services The Low Income Home Energy As- Mills, Custer, Washita, Dewey, City of the requirements of the program on the sistance Program (LIHEAP) will be Woodward and Ellis. distribution date, they will not be eligi- providing 150 window units to Chey- Social Services Policy and Proce- ble for assistance, which will result in enne and Arapaho families and other dures for Distributing Window Units not receiving a window unit. Native American families that meet eli- The process will be first-come, first With the families that receive a win- gibility for the program. Since the pro- serve. dow unit, the family will not be eligible gram is limited to how many families When entering the building, Social to be the first 15 families on the list to able to be served, the process will be Services staff will provide families receive a heater, but will be eligible to first come, first serve. with a number. receive a heater if the family meets the Below is the eligibility requirements After receiving the maximum criteria during the outreach event when for this program: amount of families that the program distributing heating units. 1. Meet Income criteria, is able to assist with the window units For any questions, please contact 2. Must provide proof of income for in the specific community, the first 15 the Social Services Coordinator, Bre- everyone 18 years or older that reside families will not be on the top of the list anna Faris at (405) 422-7583 or Nikki in the home, to receive heaters that will be distribut- Factor-Navarro, Executive Director 3. Provide tribal identification for at ed at a later date. Department of Social Services at (405) least one person in household, If families do not qualify for the 422-7877. 4. Provide ORIGINAL energy bill, program, the family will not receive a Thank you and we appreciate ev- 5. Reside in the tribal service area, window unit. eryone’s cooperation in regards to this which include the Beckham, Kingfish- If the family does not provide the re- matter. er, Blaine, Major, Canadian, Roger quired documentation that is listed for BRIEFS AT A GLANCE National Indian Educa- tracts and Self Determina- the Tribal Workplace Nov. 5-6, 2014 at the Morongo Casino Resort and gas, Nev. For more informa- tion 2014 Convention and tion Awards Oct. 28-30, 2014 in Las Washington Plaza Hotel in Spa in Cabazon, Calif. For tion or to register visit www. Trade Show Oct. 21-22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more infor- Washington, D.C. For more more information visit www. falmouthinstitute.com. 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Page 6 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness A little pink ribbon has cise, breastfeeding, alcohol through the American Can- person has most of their become the trademark for consumption, hormone re- cer Society. weight located around the Breast Cancer Awareness. placement therapy, and birth Clinton Service Unit waist, their risk for breast For some, not much control pills. (CSU) has an actual mammo- cancer increases. The good knowledge is known about When there are several gram in radiology. CSU also news is when that obese per- breast cancer beyond the members from the same fam- contracts with the Oklahoma son decreases their waist by pink ribbon. There is an ily who are diagnosed with Breast Care to have mam- an inch, the risk for breast abundance of products with breast cancer, the general mogram vans at certain loca- cancer decreases consid- the pink ribbon available in thought tends to be that breast tions on certain dates during erably. Likewise, the more stores. This is good because cancer is inherited or runs in each year. The actual time it overweight a woman is, a portion of the profits from the family genes. When a takes to get a mammogram is the more estrogen her body this product goes toward person has a family member about 20 minutes. Only the has. This increase in estro- breast cancer research. with breast cancer, this per- clothes worn above the waist gen also increases the risk According to the Ameri- son will be at higher will need to be removed for breast cancer. In addition, can Cancer Society, “dramat- risk for breast can- and compression on estrogen has other effects ic improvements in cancer cer. There is an each breast lasts on the risk for breast cancer. research, treatment and early actual genetic test only a few sec- The risk for breast cancer detection, millions of women for the “breast onds. One interest- increases when a girl starts are surviving breast cancer cancer gene” ing thing to know menstruating earlier than age today.” called BRCA1 or is that older women 12. The risk for breast cancer Common breast cancer BRCA2. A genet- are less likely to get increases if a woman goes facts are one in eight wom- ic counselor will mammograms yet through menopause later en will be diagnosed with screen to de- they are at highest than age 55. breast cancer in their life- termine if a risk for getting Many other programs and time. Breast Cancer is the genetic test breast can- organizations are coming to- most common form of can- is need- cer. gether with the Cheyenne and cer among women. ed. Only There Arapaho Health Education What is breast can- 10 per- are plenty Program in the organization cer? The Center for Disease cent of of different of the Celebration of Life Control lists cancer, in the people diagnosed with breast tests for breast Breast Cancer Awareness simplest terms, as a disease cancer will have the BRCA cancer. While the tests may Powwow and Health Fair. in which cells in the body gene. This means most peo- seem cumbersome, the re- During this time of planning grow out of control. Breast ple who are diagnosed with sults of these tests will help and preparation, Health Ed- cancer is when cancer starts breast cancer have no family in the treatment plan and ucation Program has been in in the breast. If cancer ap- history of breast cancer. proper care. Not every treat- contact with several breast pears somewhere else is the When breast cancer is ment plan is the same for cancer survivors and/or their body after a person receives detected early, the five year breast cancer. A treatment family members. The Health a breast cancer diagnosis, it survival rate is about 97 per- plan is usually based off the Education Program found is still considered breast can- cent. A good plan for breast pathology report that reports survivors to be very thank- cer. health is a yearly mammo- on things such as size, stage, ful. All the breast cancer sur- There are risk factors for gram beginning at age 40, lymph node status, hormone vivors and/or their members breast cancer that we cannot annual clinical breast exam- receptor status, and more. are very eager to help and change such as increasing ination, and monthly breast For more information visit want to do what they can age, family or personal his- self-exams. www.breastcancer.org. for this event. It has been a tory, race, exposure to radi- A mammogram is an One notable fact about time of great experience for ation, genetic factors, dense x-ray used to detect changes breast cancer is the relation- the Health Education Pro- breast tissue, menstrual his- in breast tissue. A mammo- ship with weight and estro- gram. Perhaps the most im- tory, and reproductive his- gram is covered by Medi- gen. When a person controls portant thing to remember tory. There are risk factors care, Medicaid, and most their weight and is not obese, about breast cancer is that for breast cancer that we can insurance plans. A low cost their risk for breast cancer the best treatment is preven- control such as obesity, exer- mammogram is available decreases. When an obese tion. Sports mascots continued from pg. 4 ees of the team games and against a pro-football team her husband, his law firm worth over a billion dollars. had represented the team at “It’s not for everyone and one point.” I was frank about the kinds As her case began to of pressures that they would lose appeals, Harjo said she be up against,” said Harjo. began organizing what she “They go through your gar- described as the “young bage and they hire P.I.’s. It’s people’s lawsuit” in 2005. a nasty business. They’re She began watching protests mean, and they’re big, and against stereotypical mas- they have lots of money.” cots in order to recruit young In addition to opposition Native Americans who were from the team, Harjo said her committed to the cause and work against the Redskins could serve as plaintiffs in name has earned her death a new case that could not threats from the team’s sup- be appealed on the same porters, some of whom she grounds. described as “fanatics.” “It seemed like 18-24 ... “Even if I’m here working those were the brackets,” right by the phone, I do not said Harjo. “That’s what answer it even if I’m expect- many courts had said about ing a certain call at a certain what constitutes young peo- time,” Harjo said. “We get a ple.” lot of hang ups and some of Amanda Blackhorse was those, I just assume now, are the first person recruited by the death threats. And some ately, my son and grandson “They would just have to Harjo. At the time she was of them are just, I don’t want called and the voice I heard write a letter and say we’re in 24 and had organized a pro- to hear people yelling at me on the answering machine the same position ... and we test at a game between the even if they’re not exactly was congratulations from my want the same internal ruling Redskins and the Kansas threatening my life. I had little grandson, which was and it would be changed very City Chiefs. to get a restraining order wonderful,” said Harjo. easily,” Harjo said. “Happily, Blackhorse is a Navajo against one stalker who had After this victory, Har- I don’t have to do anything. I woman who currently does developed a hostile fixation jo thinks other teams with mean there are people, lots of social work with the Navajo against me.” offensive Native American Native and non-Native peo- Nation in Kayenta, Ariz. She Though Harjo’s “young mascots need to “get in line.” ple in Cleveland who want to said her work in the commu- people’s lawsuit” was filed “We’ve made tremendous get rid of that name and those nity has reinforced her belief in 2006, it was put on hold progress. There were a little images and are working in stereotypical sports mascots until Harjo’s attorneys ex- over 3,000 of these in 1970 that direction. So, they’re go- need to be eliminated. hausted all their remedies in and now there are just a lit- ing to do what they will with “I have an interest in what the original case. Harjo said tle over 900,” she explained. or without me.” we call historical trauma, this occurred when the Su- “So, we have eliminated over Harjo said a major change the oppression that Native preme Court did not take up 2/3 of these racist stereotypes that has occurred in recent Americans went through the case at the end of 2009. in American sports.” years is that the push to elim- and continue to go through Once the Patent and Harjo is particularly ada- inate Native American mas- has a tremendous effect on Trademark Office took up mant that the Cleveland In- cots is no longer “just one our mental health and our the new suit, Harjo said she dians baseball team needs to person’s fight.” overall well being as peo- was confident it would rule get rid of it’s mascot. “I have had the privilege ple,” Blackhorse said. “So, against the Redskins based “I mean, Chief Wahoo is of being the kind of the face that is something that is my on the fact the younger plain- Fiduciary Trust Officer-Northern Cheyenne really the graphic equivalent of this fight, but I stand for passion. We need to work tiffs eliminated the “techni- Lynnette T. Verlanic, Fiduciary Trust Officer of the name of the Washing- lots and lots of people who on healing our people and to cality” that caused her to lose Northern Cheyenne Field Operations ton team,” said Harjo. are either vocal about it, or also educate the public about her case on appeal. Phone: (406) 477-8289 Fax: (406) 477-6309 However, Harjo said she who want to be a part of it, the oppression that we have “I was expecting it daily,” EMAIL: [email protected] doesn’t necessarily need to or who are a part of it. This experienced and continue to she said. “I was expecting it do anything for the anti-mas- is not a small group of peo- experience, like these mas- and I was expecting a victo- Fiduciary Trust Officer- Concho Agency, Henry A. Ware cot movement to notch an- ple,” said Harjo. “Now, it’s cots.” ry.” Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians other victory in Cleveland. their fight. We’ve said now is Harjo said she was “very Harjo said she found out Concho Agency Based on the precedent this the time for everyone to just honest” with the five young about the victory after get- P.O. Box 68, 1635 E. Hwy 66, El Reno, Okla. 73036 case established, she said jump into this so that it’s not people who joined the case ting an email from the lead Office: (405) 422-7017 Cell: (405) 406-3051 other Native Americans can on the backs of a few people, about how difficult it would attorney on the case. Fax: (405) 262-2751 get trademarks cancelled especially a few young Na- be to fight a legal battle “Then almost immedi- EMAIL: [email protected] without a lawsuit. tive people.” Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Page 7 Massacre Ink to art, tattoo continued from pg. 4 artist takes plunge on new business By Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief

She said the second year Jacksonville Historical Society Oklahoma Historical Society she spent actually doing Mochi, Buffalo Woman Chief Burning Face, a tattoos. Warrior, as a young girl, Mo- massacre survivor acquired “It’s kind of like hair chi escaped the horror of the his name during the Sand school, you study, you Sand Creek Massacre. She Creek Massacre. learn and get good at it by rose among the Cheyenne Originally known as Big basically being an assis- people to become a woman Wolf, he was 27 years old tant at first,” she said. warrior. when he defended his village When asked if she had In 1875, she and her hus- during the unprovoked at- to have a strong stomach, band, Medicine Water were tack by the U.S. Army. Amid Paige threw her head back exiled by the U.S. Army to Ft. the smoke and flame of the with a hearty laugh and Marion, making her the only massacre, he appeared to be said, “there really isn’t that Cheyenne Woman Warrior on fire. He survived, became much blood,” held as a prisoner in Florida. a chief, and lived to be 80. Paige said her love and Photos by Rosemary Stephens gift of art runs through her Aftermath of the Massa- voked attack on an encamp- Sara Paige’s passion has always been art and her dream of family. On her dad, Shawn cre ment of peaceful Cheyenne doing body art has come true with the opening of Tattoo Art Guthrie’s side of the fami- Historian Halaas said two and Arapaho Indians. The Studio in El Reno, Okla. ly everyone is artistic and professional soldiers refused village was destroyed despite Twenty-two year old, Sara school, Paige began college though her mother, Casie to join the massacre, and lat- the presence of American Paige, has a life long dream to study art, but her passion Halpainy isn’t, her grand- er testified against Chiving- and white truce flags. … her own tattoo shop. for doing body art prompt- mother (memaw), Patty ton. Although damaged by The dream became a real- ed her to begin visiting tat- Bright is. In December 1864, Cap- the massacre, Cheyenne and ity with the grand opening of too shops, asking questions “My parents and my tain Silas Soule wrote to Ma- Arapaho culture continues Tattoo Art Studio in El Reno, wherever she went. family support me so jor Edward “Ned” Wynkoop, in modern-day Oklahoma, Okla. “I finally got an appren- much … I wouldn’t be who had been relieved of his Montana, and Wyoming. The “I have always been inter- ticeship at Ink Addiction, here if it wasn’t for them. command at Ft. Lyon for be- park is free to the public and ested in being a tattoo artist. which you have to complete My mom was kind of iffy ing too soft on Indians. His offers a visitor contact sta- I love art, it’s my passion a two year apprenticeship be- at first, but we both looked letter read, in part, “I refused tion, bookstore, hiking trail and when I would go visit fore getting a license. I final- into this together, the good to fire and swore that none and massacre site overlook. my dad we would draw out ly got my license in February and the bad and well … but a coward would, for by The other guest speak- of tattoo magazines. It’s one of this year.,” Paige said. here I am,” Paige laughed. this time hundreds of women ers present were, NPS, rep- of those little kid’s dreams “You’ve got to spread your Paige said she loves and children were coming to- resentative, Craig Moore, that has come true,” Paige wings, you know, because if small town El Reno and the er life throws at me, I will go ward us, and getting on their Chantelle Hanshcu with the told the Tribal Tribune as she you stay in one spot you will local people and hopes her from there,” Paige said smil- knees for mercy ... I tell you History of Colorado, Kar- sat cross-legged on a couch, never get anywhere.” new business will remain ing confidently. Ned it was hard to see little en Wilde, NPS Sand Creek donning a stylish hat. She spent her first year in steady. Tattoo Art Studio is lo- children on their knees have Massacre Site Tribal Liason, Paige graduated from El apprenticeship learning the “Who knows what the cated at 216 S. Rock Island, their brains beat out by men Tom Thomas, who spoke on Reno High School and has business, sterilizing, setting future holds … I never ex- El Reno, Okla. Hours are 10 professing to be civilized. the future of the Sand Creek called El Reno home her en- up and tearing down for oth- pected to be sitting here right a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through One woman was cut open, Massacre National Historic tire life. er artists and learning the dos now and here I am. Whatev- Saturday. Paige can be and a child taken out of her, Site and Kaden Walksnice After finishing high and don’ts of the business. reached at (405) 262-1062. and scalped.” the youth and run advocate The effects of the attack of the Sand Creek Spiritual reverberated for years, pro- Healing Run/Walk that will Domestic Violence Awareness walk foundly unsettling the Chey- take place Nov. 29, 2014. enne and Arapaho people. The PBS television sta- “The losses left many tion network is currently set for Oct. 9 families without providers developing a 13-hour doc- OKLAHOMA CITY- October in recognition of do- Ed Lake will be a featured munity and Faith Engage- and children without par- umentary about the Sand State employees and the mestic violence awareness. speaker. The ceremony is ment or call (405) 522-0621. ents,” Halaas softly said. Creek Massacre. The show general public are invited Following the walk, par- free and open to the public For information about After Halaas spoke the will air on Nov. 27, 2014 to join in the Walk for Vic- ticipants are invited to visit and is hosted by the Okla- domestic violence resources, community center was filled after it airs the documentary tims of Domestic Violence the Domestic Violence Task homa Attorney General’s visit okdhs.org/purpleribbon. with silence and all that could will be available on the Inter- at noon on Thursday, Oct. 9, Force booth at the State Cap- office, the YWCA-OKC and If you or anyone you be heard were the sniffling of net, www.pbs.org. 2014 on the south lawn of the itol Health Expo and attend Verizon Wireless. know is a victim of domes- noses as tears flowed from For more information State Capitol. Participants the Wreath of Hope Ceremo- For more information tic abuse, please call the the eyes of many listening. about how to be a part of the and Oklahoma Department ny at 1 p.m. The ceremony about the Walk for Vic- Domestic Violence Safeline Sand Creek Today Sand Creek Spiritual Healing of Human Services (DHS) honors those who have lost tims of Domestic Violence, toll free at (800) 522-SAFE The Sand Creek Massacre Run/Walk contact Max Bear staff are encouraged to wear their lives due to domes- email [email protected] (7233). is a National Historic Site at (405) 422-7714. purple every Thursday in tic violence. DHS Director in the DHS Office of Com- and memorializes the unpro- Tribal TidBits Art Contest Winner Lanay Blackwolf is a fifth had me come spend some grader at Webster Elementa- lunchtime with her to work Tribal Veteran Training ry in El Reno, Okla. Maria on it, so we could send it off Thorpe started working with before the deadline.” The American Legion Twila Wilson and Shock- There will be a monthly Lanay when she was at Lin- Out of 230 entries re- Post 401 hosted a three-day ey, Ron Cline and Tammi Post 401 meeting on Thurs- coln Elementary last year. ceived this year, 14 posters Veterans Representative Goodblanket from Lucky day, Oct. 2, 2014 at the Rol- “She is such a sweet and were selected to appear in training event Sept. 9-11, Star Casino, Sandra Fletch- lin Haag NAC building in talented young girl,” Thorpe the 2015 OFMA Calendar 2014 in Clinton, Okla. er and Jennifer Wilson, and Concho Okla. There will be said. “Lanay mentioned to and Lanay’s was selected to “The American Legion all of our participants. With- a potluck meal at 6 p.m. and me last year that she likes be in the calendar. Post 401 would like to say out you all, the Tribal Veter- a meeting to follow. to draw, so I entered her “Her drawing will be a very special thank you to ans training would not have All veterans and those artwork into the Oklahoma with the month of July Buck Richardson from Ft. been such a great success. interested in the Auxiliary Floodplain Managers Asso- 2015. I am so proud of her Harrison, Montana, all of Our post wanted to bring the are invited to attend. ciation art contest; they are and very honored that I was his trainers, Red Stone Calf, training to help our veterans The membership fee for spreading the ‘Turn Around, able to work with her, she Max Bear and his staff at who need assistance with Legion members is $35 and Don’t Drown’ message. She is an awesome kid with a put a lot of time and work bright future,” Thorpe said. STEP program is proud of Culture and Heritage, Di- claims or issues they may be for Auxiliary is $24. into her drawing; she even “Congratulations Lanay, the you.” ane Barton and family, Bill having,” Carolyn Fletcher, We look forward to see- Tallbear, Gordon Washee, 401 Post member said. ing you there.

TheR.E.Sp.E.C.T. Cheyenne and Arapaho R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program hosted their Elder’s Day out on Sept. 17, 2014 with a trip to the Oklahoma State Fair. Page 8 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 Eating well Child Obesity Awareness for DIABETES Kerri L. Felmlee, MS, RDN, PLD C&A Diabetes Wellness Program As this month is childhood obesity it’s hard to know which ones to pick. ple in America are not getting enough awareness month, I’d like to talk about Choose items that list whole grains as calcium or potassium. Fortunately, it’s nutrition for growing bodies. Children the first or second ingredient on the la- easy to consume the three daily dairy Calendar and teens need the right fuel for grow- bel. Give kids whole-grain cereals for servings that children and teens need. End Mass Incarceration Rally at the State ing, learning and developing. This breakfast, kid-friendly “white” whole- There are many nutrient-rich, low- Capitol means your kids need foods and bever- wheat bread for sandwiches, crunchy fat dairy products to choose from: an Oct. 2, 2014 at the South and North Plaza, Oklahoma State ages with plenty of nutrients (protein, whole-grain crackers for snacks and 8-ounce glass of low-fat milk with Capitol. Guest speaker will be Senator Constance Johnson fiber, vitamins and minerals) and not whole-grain pastas for dinner. breakfast, lunch and dinner; fat-free or and showing of documentary, The House I Live In, about the too many calories, fats or sugars, en- 2. Fruits and Vegetables with Vita- low-fat yogurt parfaits for breakfast or war on drugs. For more information call (501) 455-2817. suring they are happy, healthy and suc- mins A and C, Potassium and Fiber an after-school snack; or string cheese cessful throughout life. You can’t go wrong with fruits and for an on-the-go energy snack. Clinton Service Unit Youth Powwow Corona- The secret to feeding a healthy fam- vegetables, fresh, frozen, canned, dried 4. Lean Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, tion Dance ily is to serve delicious nutrient-rich and 100 percent juice. Beans or Nuts with Protein, Iron, Oct. 11, 2014 at the Clinton Community Center in Clinton, foods at every meal and snack. When For kids and adults alike, eating Zinc and B-Vitamins Okla. Crowning princesses, Tayla Bish and Marley Gamboa. children fill up on the right stuff, high more fruits and vegetables at every Whether it’s growing muscles or ac- Dinner served at 5 p.m. with dance to follow. quality nutrition for their bodies and meal is important for health. At break- tive brains, these nutrients top the list brains, they will naturally have less fast, enjoy fresh or frozen berries on for children. Getting enough protein R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program Fall Break Camp-Out room for the nutrient-poor choices cereal, slices of melon or a glass of at every meal and snack helps with Oct. 15-17, 2014 at the Concho powwow grounds in Con- (soft drinks, chips, candy, desserts). 100-percent orange juice; at lunch, extending satiety (feeling comfortably cho, Okla. For more information call the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Pro- Here are some quick and easy ways serve crunchy baby carrots or sliced satisfied after eating). gram, Concho, (405) 422-7570 or Clinton, (580) 331-2601. to serve children high-octane choices apples; for dinner, put brightly colored While most kids eat plenty of pro- from every food group, morning, noon vegetables (broccoli, corn, sliced pep- tein at lunch and dinner, they don’t Breast Cancer Awareness Powwow and and night. pers, frozen peas or leafy green salad) necessarily get their protein fix with Health Fair 1. Whole-Grain Foods with Carbo- at the center of every plate. breakfast or snacks. Start their day with Oct. 17-18, 2014 at the Canton Community Center in Can- hydrates, Fiber, B-Vitamins and More 3. Low-fat Dairy Foods with Pro- eggs, bean burritos or last night’s left- ton, Okla. Health Fair begins Friday, Oct. 17, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Whole grains pack a lot of nutrition- tein, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium overs. For snacks, provide nuts, peanut Powwow is schedule for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 3 p.m. - 11 al value. In recent years, there has been and Phosphorus butter or other nut butters, sliced lean p.m. Also a healing and wellness sweat will be held Saturday, an explosion of new grain products on The nutrients in this group are im- ham or turkey. Oct. 18 at 12 noon. For more information contact Deborah grocery shelves. With so many options, portant for kids, but most young peo- Ellis at (405) 422-7674 or Ruben Watan at (405) 422-7676. Tribute Clinton I.H.S. and the Cheyenne and Arapa- continued from pg. 1 HIGHLIGHTS ho tribes 5K and Fun Run 8 a.m., Saturday Oct. 25, 2014 at the Clinton Indian first responders,” Kristy So- ways easy or controlled.” Health Center in Clinton, Okla. Open to the public and ev- lanksy, Lucky Star Casino Members of the El Reno Oct. 2014 eryone is invited to attend this event in support of HIV/Aids executive hostess said. “The City Police Dept., Canadi- Awareness. least that Lucky Star Casino an County Sheriff’s Dept., HOUSING and the Cheyenne and Arap- El Reno Fire Department, aho tribes can do on 9-11 is Emergency Medical Services R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program’s Haunt the Zoo Oct. 27, 2014 at the Oklahoma City Zoo. For more infor- show our honor and appre- (EMS) and others attended Housing Highlights mation call the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program, Concho, (405) 422- ciation to our local heroes throughout the day. 7570 or Clinton, (580) 331-2601. on this memorable day that The lunch and dinner was October 2014 America will never forget. held at the new City of El Important Things Home Buyers R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program’s annual Halloween These men and women save Reno Public Safety Center in Need to Know and Remember lives, are part of miracles, as El Reno, Okla., which is also Carnivals-Concho and Clinton Oct. 29, 2014 at the Concho ballfields in Concho, Okla., well as having to endure the home to the new El Reno What is MEPA? Authority and a chargeback and the Clinton R.E.Sp.E.C.T. building in Clinton, Okla. For unthinkable, which isn’t al- Fire Station. MEPA is equity that is agreement must be done to more information call the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program, Concho, supposed to help you pay your account. We will work (405) 422-7570 or Clinton, (580) 331-2601. off your home. However, it with you to make your pay- Health Board News may be used for repairs if ments reasonable but want Haskell Alumni Association of Oklahoma’s you have equity that is ac- you and your family to be annual Reunion cruing each month. When safe. We will determine Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, using MEPA, you are mak- these on a case by case Okla. Opening reception Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. For more ing a loan from yourself. basis. Please contact your information contact Loretta Burgess at (918) 633-7030 or by MEPA use requires that the housing specialist in the email, [email protected] or Carmen Ketcher at (918) Home Buyer is current with event you have an emergen- 333-7483 or by email, [email protected]. all payments to the Housing cy situation. Authority. If you only pay Annual Community The fifth annual All Nations AA Rally the required administrative Homebuyer meetings will Nov. 14-15, 2014 at the Quartz Mountain Resort in Lone amount of your house pay- be held every Wednesday in Wolf, Okla. Cedar Smuding ceremony, Native Flute playing, ment or get behind in pay- October beginning at 6 p.m. sobriety and serenity countdowns, flashlight meetings, Indian ments, you are not accruing Oct. 1-Hammon Com- tacos, Indian corn soup with frybread, bingo and more. For MEPA each month. munity Hall for Hammon The Cheyenne and Arap- more information and to register email allnationsrally@ya- How do I use MEPA? and Elk City. hoo.com. To contact the Quartz Mountain Lodge call (877) aho health Board recently Complete a MEPA re- Oct. 8-Clinton Com- attended the National Indian 999-5567 or visit www.quartzmountainresort.com. st quest (available from your munity Hall for Clinton, Health Board (NIHB) 31 housing specialist). Weatherford, and Thomas. annual Consumer Confer- Once you turn the appli- Oct.15-Concho Commu- ence held Sept. 8-11, 2014 in cation in to your housing nity Hall for El Reno and Culture and Heritage Albuquerque, N.M. specialist, he/she will de- Kingfisher. This year’s theme, ‘Ad- Cheyenne and Arapaho Health Board Chairman, termine if you are eligible. Oct. 22-Seiling Commu- nights vancing Health Care through (Review by the director of nity Hall for Seiling, Can- Consultation, Technology Allen Sutton, with Dr. Yvette The Cheyenne and Arap- tact Jonathan Reyes at (580) Roubedeaux, acting director housing.) ton, and Woodward. aho community centers will 791-0509. and Tradition,’ acknowledg- If eligible, the housing Oct. 29-Geary Commu- es three important pillars of of Indian Health Service. be open for Culture and Her- Geary Community Cen- specialist will assist you nity Hall for Geary and Wa- itage nights. These nights are ter, Wednesdays 6 p.m.-9 the Indian health system. lic health to youth health and with a bid solicitation and tonga. for those who wish to use p.m. Contact Joe Fletcher at Culture and tradition are wellness, tribes across Indian plan specifications. If not These meetings are an the centers for drum prac- (405) 613-9958. keys in restoring healthy Country are embracing tra- eligible, you will be noti- opportunity for the Housing tice, teaching songs, storyt- Seiling Community Cen- Native communities, and ditional healing and therapy fied in writing and given an Authority to provide infor- gellings, beadwork, sewing, ter, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. throughout the conference methods to advance health explanation of why you are mation on services. We will arts and crafts and just “good Contact Edward Whitebuffa- we heard about new oppor- care in their communities. ineligible. be happy to answer any of old conversation.” lo at (580) 922-3212. tunities for American Indian At the same time, new Emergency Repairs your questions. Canton Gym, Mon., Concho Community Cen- and Alaska Natives to inte- technological possibilities Emergency repairs are Please plan to attend if Tues., Wed., 5:30 p.m.-9 ter, Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-8 grate tradition into our health exist so that Indian Country those that pose a health or you have a home in our pro- p.m. Contact Annie Walker p.m. Contact Elsie Sage at system. can be on the cutting edge of safety hazard. These repairs gram. We look forward to at (580) 886-3527. (405) 422-7433. From oral health and pub- health communication. will be done by the Housing seeing you there. Hammon Community Note: Presently the Clin- Center, Mon., Tues., Thurs., ton Community Center falls 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Contact Janell under the Housing Authority Byrd at (580) 799-1523. and all inquiries for use of Watonga Multi-Pur- the building should be di- Three Sisters Stew pose Building, Mon., Tues., rected to Housing. Thurs., 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Con- Cooking with USDA Foods Furnished by the Food Distribution Program School clothing program deadline 1 pound ground beef peas, drained and rinsed approaching 2 cups onions, diced ½ cup quick cooking barley The Cheyenne and Arap- cepting application through 6 cups water 4 garlic cloves, minced aho tribes’ School Clothing Oct. 17, 2014. Award 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, low-sodium 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper Program (SCP) will provide amounts are $150. 6 cups red skinned potatoes, supplemental funds in a one The SCP will end on Dec. cubed In a skillet over medium high heat, brown ground time disbursement to all ap- 31, 2014 and will not accept proved Cheyenne and Arapa- any calls or be in the office 1 cup zucchini, diced beef and onions. Rinse and drain meat. In a large stock ho tribally enrolled members after this date due to this be- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, pot, add all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower who are between the ages of ing a temporary program. drained and rinsed heat and simmer 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are 3 and 17, and who are en- Please contact SCP Co- 1 can (15.5 oz) black-eyed soft. Serve immediately. rolled in Head Start through orindator, Rachel Curtis or High School for the 2014- Carol Limpy, school clothing 2015 academic year. clerk at (405) 422-7445 for The SCP office is now ac- more information. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Page 9 Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Breanna Gray Sept. 19 Happy Birthday Happy 5th Birthday Happy Birthday to my sons, Brandy Lynn Fasthorse Sept. 25 I want to wish my daughter De Tallbear-Oct. 20 Dorene Allyn WhiteHorse! John G. Sept. 29 Sept. 26 Happy Birthday to our sweet a very Happy Birthday and Brother and Sister The day you were born Shane and Shannon We are so proud of Brandy angel who turns 2! Sept. 25 many more you said, special brothers changed my world Yellow Eagle Our little princess You have brought love and We love you so much and get special sisters. It is entirely. You made me Sept. 2 Hope your day is filled with happiness to the Gray and don’t know what we would so true. For the bond of a want to be a better person! Sons, I am the happiest lots of wishes and hugs. Montemayor family. God do without you, keep up the brother and sister, Maheo blessed me with when we are together with Love, mom, dad, Blaine, has truly blessed us. We good work expresses so much, you! My love for you is brother, Matthew too and Baylee, Torence, Malaina, wish you could stay a baby From your mother, Carol since it is attached with unconditional. I’m amazed grandchildren, when we are Cody, Eli, Lylah, De, forever. So take your time Standingwater, brother John, purity; as both learn from at what a young lady you all laughing. You always Jeannie, Andie, Macye, growing up, life has a lot to sisters Carla and Carol each other. And share the are becoming. Watching make me laugh, a good, Little, Mayella, uncle offer. May God bless you joy and sorrow, which you dance is the greatest hearty laugh too. You are Mitch and the rest of your with a long and healthy life increases, love of brother feeling. I couldn’t have ever gifted to make people feel family from Oklahoma and We love you very much! and sister. imagined a more perfect good and make them laugh, Montana As this bond is pure. And I daughter. You amaze me use your gift well. I pray will always cherish you, for everyday! I love you very, Maheo will continue to bless you are unforgettable. very much! you and take care of you. Love you baby brother, Love always and forever All my love, mom Margaret Tallbear your mama, KayLa

Kheri Wood and Mitchell Happy Birthday Sanders are Kenzi Hamilton delighted to Congratulations Happy 1st Birthday Oct. 4 nd announce the Summer and Happy 2 Birthday Mia Martinez We all love you sweetie … birth of their Barry on your Joyce Esther Kelly Woods Oct. 1 grandma Nadena, auntie son, Jayvion baby boy... Oct. 11 Your presence in our lives Bree, auntie Summer, auntie Don Sanders, Johnnie Luke From mommy, Jaimee, brings us lots of happiness. Cricket, uncle Bill, Iris, on Aug. 9, Botone George, and Jazmine Your smile created just Lauren, Bopeep, Johnnie 2014, 7lbs 3oz, Sept. 4, 2014 We love you for you, has grandma and Bo, daddy Fred, mama and 21 in. long. 12 lbs 4 oz family feeling so blessed Macie and sister Cheyenne The proud grandmother is Joyce Wood. Grandmas, Nadena Grant of El Reno, Janis Love from the whole hee The adoring aunts are Alexandra Woods Wilson of Thomas and all the family haw gang!!! and Kelly Younger. Obituaries Public Schools and later Okla. graduated from Chilocco She is survived by her Happy Birthday Noodles Indian School. Later she children, sons, Seavert Sher- and many more on Oct. 6 attended Nebraska Indian idan, Austin Sheridan, Kyle We love you! Community College, earn- Miller, adopted son Roger Love Codi, Lasha, Sis, Happy 6th Birthday to ing her Associate of Arts Davis and Amen Sheridan Nancers and Rainey! my baby boys Kellyn degree. Jr., and daughters, Mary Bullcoming, Sept. 11. She was married to Amen Sheridan, Peggy Sheridan Happy 3rd Birthday to Sheridan for 36 years. and Tristan Sharp. Kingston BullComing She was a member of the Sisters, Rosanna Jessepe, Sept. 15 Native American Church Delores Fisher, Josephine In Loving Memory I love you both with all my In Loving Memory and sang with the Whitetail Whiteskunk, Nell White- Lynda Sue Bringing Good heart and would do anything Julia Lynn Drum group of the Omaha skunk, Carol Whiteskunk, Jan. 15, 1965 – for you! Hope you boys Whiteskunk Sheridan tribe. In 1979, She was the Hallie Whiteskunk, Cla- Sept. 15, 2014 have a great day!! Maheonehohnah “Holy Cheyenne princess in and rice Whiteskunk Jacket and Wake services were held Love, mom Woman Walks on Water” various powwows in Okla- Mary Tweet Whiteskunk and March 3, 1960 – homa. She was lodge sister brother Roy Bison. for Lynda Sue Bringing Sept. 7, 2014 for the Southern Cheyenne She is preceded in death Good on Sept. 18, 2014 at Happy 64th Birthday, mom Sun Dance and respected the by her parents, Cheyenne the Community Fellowship We hope that you have 64 Julia Lynn was born lodge from 2007-2010. Headsman, Jones E. White- Baptist Church in McAl- more birthdays with us! March 3, 1960 to Jones Ed- Julia is the great grand- skunk, Mary Elk River ester, Okla. William Whitlow Oct. 7 and ward Whiteskunk Sr. and daughter of Cheyenne Chief Whiteskunk, brother, Jones Funeral services were on Have a blessed day! Jerilyn Longknife Love, Marlena, Frank, Mary Elk River Whiteskunk Henry Elk River and Lily Is- E Whiteskunk, Jr., and sister Sept. 19, 2014 also at Com- Oct. 8 in Elk City, Okla. Monte, Yolanda, Maria, Love all your family land Elk River from the Red Jean Whiteskunk. munity Fellowship Baptist James and Ayden and friends She attended Hammon Moon community, Hammon, Church in McAlester, Okla. Coyote Thoughts: Is Your Bank Account Being Stolen? Many of us run on empty. Our lives are happy, seeing loved ones, seeing wildlife, Thoughts will steal more Emo-Bucks than the Jumps to Conclusions Tricksters may say, challenging if not painful. A problem hap- winning a jack pot and the other things that the problems are worth, trying to bankrupt “I will always have problems and this is just pens and we think about it for a long time make you feel joy. There are also emotions you and make you suffer for the Trickster’s my personality of how I think.” afterward and it can make things worse. We that consist of feelings of excitement like pleasure. The slyness of the Tricksters will From zero to ten, ten is feeling the best think thoughts like, “Did I do the wrong hunting Big Foot, hunting, and watching or tell you that a problem is much worse than with no problems and zero is the pits, how thing?”; “They screwed me over.”; “I am playing sporting events. it is and that then it will become a drama. many Emo-Bucks are in your account right such a loser.”; “I can’t do anything right.”; Everyday life presents problems that take The thoughts that the Tricksters present are now? “Nobody likes me,” and worse. We become our Emo-Bucks and of course our job is to re- often the first thought you have making you Now try that again but think about this spent, worn out, can’t take anymore. Most plenish anything spent. Any emotion we like think, “I thought it, it must be true.” Ah, but very moment in time, not about this morning likely Trickster Thoughts are stealing from such as love, happiness, children, kindness, the Thought-Smart Warrior will think about or afternoon, or about yesterday or tomorrow, your bank account ... huh? sports or anything that makes us happy earns other possibilities and kick the Trickster just this moment. You are relaxed, not chang- We all have emotional bank accounts us Emo-Bucks and restores our bank account. Thoughts out, saving their Emo-Bucks. ing a flat on your car or getting yelled at, now stored in our hearts. Here’s how it works. It builds our resilience and our quality of life Thought-Smart is not about IQ. It is think of this very moment. How many Emo- This bank account only has from one to ten satisfaction, allowing us to see the beau- about becoming smart and understanding Bucks are in your account? They probably emotional dollars in it. Let’s call them Emo- ty in the world. This is the great part, when how thoughts work to our advantage or dis- went up. Bucks. If your account is full, it has ten Emo- we spend our Emo-Bucks on love, kind- advantage. The way to become a Thought Our Ancestors did not want us to just sur- Bucks in it. If it is zero, you are close to dead ness, good excitement and friendship we are Smart Warrior involves learning the Trick- vive, they wanted us to flourish and enjoy our with nothing left. Our brains spend or earn spending them and also earning them back at ster Thoughts and seeing them for how they lives. You can be a Thought Smart Warrior Emo-Bucks and we can’t have more than ten the same time. In some aspects it becomes an make our lives miserable and then chasing and have more power over the problems, in the account. endless emotional bank account. them away. making you resilient. Often we think of emotions as bad, but Life will take a few Emo-Bucks through- Right now the Tells Future Trickster may To learn more about Beau Washington vis- there are wonderful emotions too like being out the day and week. However, Trickster be saying,“Don’t try this, it won’t work.” Or it www.kickdepression.org Page 10 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 CLASSIFIED SECTION Employment: Submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of Oklahoma state driver’s license and a copy of CDIB to Personnel Department, PO Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 or email [email protected].

Background Investigator/ Recruitment Caseworker, Concho Per Capita Analyst III Telephone Caseworker Auto Mechanic Child Care Liaison Administrator Crisis Assistance Program, Per Capita Department, Crisis Assistance, Concho Economic Development, Personnel Department, Personnel Department, Concho Concho Closing: Oct. 9 Concho Concho Complex Administration Building, Closing Oct. 9 Closing: Oct. 9 Closing: Until Filled Concho Closing: Oct. 3 Qualifications: Qualifications: Closing: Oct. 8 Qualifications: Qualifications: Degree in social work or Knowledge of computer Must possess a high Qualifications: Prefer bachelor’s degree associate’s degree with one High school diploma. Qualifications: software, experience with school diploma or GED. High School Diploma or in social work or related year to two years experience Background investigating database programs. Good Valid Oklahoma driver’s li- GED certified. One year of field; or an equivalent com- in related field. Valid Okla- experience preferred. Able phone and communication cense and have dependable responsible general clerical bination of education and ex- homa state driver’s license. to pass background inves- skills, effective skills with transportation. Certification and/or administrative expe- perience. Requires two years FEMA NIMS certified with- tigation. Must be computer staff and public. Ability to is preferred and an advan- rience preferred. One year of of experience in professional in one year of selection. literate. Must be a United develop memos, letters and tage, but not necessary with supervisory experience pre- related field. Ability to work SALARY: Negotiable States citizen. Be a minimum reports in a professional at least two years of rele- ferred. Type a minimum of flexible hours and willing to of 21 years of age. Possess manner. One year of experi- Insurance Specialist, vant experience. Advanced 40 words per minute with 80 work other hours including and maintain a valid driver’s ence operating office equip- Personnel Department knowledge in the compo- percent accuracy. Complete after 5 p.m. Possess commu- license. Ability to maintain a ment, computer, copier, fax, Tribal Complex, Concho, nents of mechanics of vari- employee background in- nication skills, written and Oklahoma high level of confidentiality. phone, etc.. in a profession- ous vehicles, the interaction vestigating and adjudication oral, to relate to Indian and Closing: Until Filled Strong work ethic; available al manner. Valid Oklahoma of vehicle components and training. Must successfully non-Indian communities, to work evening and week- state driver’s license. Chey- Qualifications: systems, as well as com- pass background investiga- other agencies and the gener- ends. Cheyenne and Arapaho enne and Arapaho prefer- Minimum of an associ- puterized diagnostic tools. tion. College preferred. Valid al public. Ability to maintain preference. ence. ate’s degree preferred. At Have strong customer ser- Oklahoma state driver’s li- a high level of confidential- SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable least two years experience vice and problem solving cense. Able to attend in and ity on all client matters and in business administrative skills. Must possess a high out of state training. Good other matters protected by Substitute Teacher Aide Caseworker Aide, work. Knowledge of third degree of dependability and disposition, professionalism, the Privacy Act as well as Crisis Program Clinton (2), Concho (2), party billing rules and regu- accountability. Perform other and confidentiality a must. other confidentiality regu- Clinton, Ok. Canton (1). lations. Knowledge of tribal duties as assigned. Cheyenne Closing: Continuous Cheyenne and Arapaho pref- lations. OSBI and criminal Open Until Filled processes. Possess excellent and Arapaho preference. erence. background check required. Qualifications: Qualifications: written and verbal commu- SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable Valid Oklahoma driver’s li- Must have valid Oklaho- Valid Oklahoma driver’s nication skills. Strong prob- cense. Prefer knowledge of ma driver’s license in order license and be willing to ob- lem-solving skills and ability Cheyenne-Arapaho/Native to operate a government ve- tain a CDL and Bus Driver’s to adapt to changes in poli- American cultures and val- hicle. High school diploma Certificate within 90 days of cies, regulations and proce- ues. Ability to work with or G.E.D. certification re- hire. Must be in good physi- dures is essential. Attention Announcement difficult clientele with vari- quired. Must be able to fa- cal health, which allows lift- to detail and ability to inter- The Cheyenne and ous social problems and/or vorably pass a background ing and moving. Knowledge act effectively with others. Arapaho Tribes Child De- needs. Cheyenne and Arapa- check in which suitability of of Head Start is desirable. Able to consistently meet velopment Program an- ho preference. employment is determined. Ability to work independent- production and quality goals. nounces its participation in SALARY: Negotiable One year or relevant expe- ly. A high school diploma or Proficient in Microsoft Of- the Child and Adult Care rience i.e. secretarial, pa- GED certification required. fice program. Valid driver’s Food Program. ra-professional, administra- Must be familiar with feder- license. Cheyenne and Arap- All participants in at- tive assistant, etc. Cheyenne al, regional, state, and local aho preference. tendance are served meals, and Arapaho preference. Tribal regulations as they SALARY: Negotiable at no extra charge to the apply to the specific area of SALARY: Negotiable parents and without regard program operations. to race, color, national ori- SALARY: Negotiable Holiday Closure George Hawkins Memorial gin, sex, age, or disability. The Cheyenne & Arapaho In accordance with federal tribal offices will be closed Treatment Center law and United States De- partment of Agriculture Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 in 10320 North Airport Road (USDA) policy, this institu- observance of Sovereignty Clinton, OK. 73601 Day. Offices will reopen tion is prohibited from dis- Call (580) 331-2370 or Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. criminating on the basis of by dialing toll free race, color, national origin, (800) 247-4612 ext 32370. sex, age or disability. The Treatment Center To file a complaint offers the following treat- of discrimination, write ment services: Drug Recov- USDA, Director, Office of ery Out-patient, Long-term, Civil Rights, 1400 Indepen- recovery for Seniors, Wom- dence Ave. SW, Washing- en, and Men. ton DC 20250-9410 or call Residential forms can (800) 795-3272 or (202) be found on the Cheyenne 720-6382 (TTY). USDA and Arapho tribes’ Web- is an equal opportunity pro- site at www.c-a-tribes. vider and employer. org/george-hawkins-treat- This statement applies ment-center-admission-in- to the Concho and Clinton fo. Child Development Center.

Language Classes Canton Geary Native American Community Hall Gym 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 20 Oct 14 Clinton Oct 21 Elder Nutrition Oct 28 Bldg. 5:30 p.m. Seiling Oct 7 Community Hall Oct 14 4 p.m. Oct 21 Oct 8 Oct 28 Hammon Concho Community Hall NAC Bldg. 5:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Oct 9 Oct 15 Oct 16 Watonga Oct 23 Community Hall Oct 30 5:30 p.m. Oct 22 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Page 11 CLASSIFIED SECTION

Together Everyone Achieves More Photo and interview by Rebecka Lyman, Reporter Action Photos by Kingfisher High School’s Photography Class Junior running back, Nick Smith, keeps over a 3.0. I don’t know what was wrong me My freshman year was a his feet firmly on the ground after last year’s with last year. tough year, and Grant Newton class 3A State Championship win. Smith What are some of your goals, (sports, life, was the quarterback then, he made all 30 points for the Kingfisher Yellow- school)? was a good person to look up jackets football team, beating the defending I want to become a coach. Coach Blundell too, he knew every play and champion Blanchard. For Smith, football is my mentor and idol and I want to do ex- I could ask him anything. He offers a path to overcome his hardships and actly what he has done. He is my defensive always gave me good advice. inspire others to do the same. football coach and baseball coach. He has a He was the leader of the team. When did you first begin playing? great work ethic and he is also a great teach- He graduated 2 years ago as a I started playing in the third grade; I er, he never raises his voice unless he has to, 4.0 Valedictorian. played the same positions back then as I do because a student is doing something stupid. Do you have a saying or now. On offense I am a running back, now He helps me get through tough times and motto that you live your life on defensive I will be middle line backer at he is the only coach who knows everything by? this weeks game. I have not played that po- about me. I can tell him anything I want and Treat me the way you want sition since eighth grade. I usually play safe- he won’t judge me, he only encourages me. to be treated. ty guard corner, punt and kick returner, field What actions are you taking to reach these Who or what inspires you goal kicker and punt kicker. goals? the most? What is it about the sport that you love the One, I will have to work a lot harder in the My teammates inspire me. best? classroom, and two, work on getting scholar- Coach Blundell inspires me Playing with guys that I have been playing ships to get into college. If I don’t get schol- a lot in baseball, and Curtis with since third grade. arships, it will be a challenge for me to be Lofton, who plays for the What has been your biggest accomplish- able to attend college. New Orleans Saints, because ment in the sport so far? What has been the most exciting game you he is a minority who comes Playing at the state championships with have played in? from out of an all white com- last year’s seniors. I enjoyed the atmosphere The state championship game last year, munity. of the moment and seeing everyone smile. the atmosphere was awesome. This will be What work out routine do Just feeling the excitement after how hard we for anybody who plays football, but whenev- you have for training in your worked and reaching our goal made me feel er you break for a run and you hear one side sport? real good. of the field get quiet and one side yells, it is a I feel bad a lot of the times, What is your GPA (if known)? great feeling. During the game my first touch because during the summer I Last year I carried a 2.9, this year I have down was a 70-yard run, I ran on our side don’t get to work out with the of the stands and I could hear football team, because I also everyone yelling at me and play baseball. I maybe make cheering, it felt good. The it two weeks out of the sum- else knows? second half I really don’t re- mer. I get punished for it and have to run, I may look intimidating, but I have a heart. member, getting hit by those because it is football and I am not about to I’m a crybaby, if someone hurts my feelings I big boys kind of spun me and argue with the coach. But I do lift two times a will cry about it. I wanted to keep focused on day everyday for five days a week. After I am If you could change one thing in the world, reaching our team goal. done lifting I will ride the bike. I also do sets what would it be? What is the best advice of push-ups at night as well. The way my family acts towards one an- you have ever been given and What are one or two things in your train- other. We are family and we are suppose to who gave you that advice? ing, that you feel are keys to you being suc- help each other. Last year I was a soph- cessful in your sport? What do you someday dream of doing? omore, and Landon Nault My squatting helps me with wrestling Playing baseball in the MLB (Major gave me some good advice since I have low center gravity. My shoulder League Baseball). after I scored a touch down, workouts allow me to take big hits in foot- Who is your favorite athlete of all time? I wish I could remember ex- ball. Adrian Peterson. actly what he said, because it What is your favorite meal before or after Which team is your favorite team? stuck with me for the rest of a game? Detroit Tigers, baseball team. the game. This year, Kaden Spaghetti. Whoever cooks the spaghetti What are your plans after graduating high Jackson, he said ‘short term for our team before the games does a very school? memory’, meaning if some- good job. If I don’t play sports in college, than I thing bad happens just for- What are some of your hobbies (what do would like to be an English major or math get about it. It was during a you like to do when not playing sports)? major and become a teacher. game this year and our team I lift weights, and enjoy hanging with my What would be your advice to younger was just not coming togeth- friends while we lift weights. kids coming up behind you? er after someone had made a What kinds of music do you enjoy listening Don’t be cocky, be humble. Work for what false start. He yelled that out, to? you want, and don’t think it is just going to be we got back down on the ball Country. handed to you. and we made a first down. What is one thing about you that no one Page 12 www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, Oct. 1, 2014

Photo by Rebecka Lyman On Sept. 24, 2014 Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) presented Cheyenne and Arapaho Television (CATV-47) and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes with the Big Bird Partnership Award for becoming a leadership partner and dedication on the very first episode for the television show Native Oklahoma. Left-right:Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes television station, CATV-47, Producer, Mark Welch, CATV-47, Director, Randy Burleson, Governor Eddie Hamilton, OETA, Executive Director, Dan Schiedel, Lt. Governor Cornell Sankey, Education Department, Executive Director, Funston Whiteman and CATV-47, Videographer, Darren Brown. OETA honors CATV-47 with the

Big Bird Partnership Byaward Rebecka Lyman, Reporter/Ad Sales On Sept. 24, 2014 Oklahoma Educational Television Au- this episode as well. We would like the focus to remain on thority (OETA) presented Cheyenne and Arapaho Television the Vietnam Veterans and on how the different tribes pre- (CATV-47) and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes with the pare their warriors to go into battle and tying into that war Big Bird Partnership Award for becoming a leadership part- and era.” ner and their dedication on the very first episode of Native Schiedel said, as of today, the Cherokee, Osage, Kiowa, Oklahoma. Choctaw and Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes are on board. “Thank you so much to the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes “We are still waiting to hear from the Chickasaws,” he for all you did to make it a success. We (OETA) would have said. not been able to get the first episode ofNative Oklahoma fin- Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor Eddie Hamilton stated ished without all of your help,” Dan Schiedel, OETA, execu- he was proud of the CATV-47 staff for volunteering to pro- tive director said. “CATV-47, the tribes television team, real- duce and edit the first episode. ly stepped up and became a leadership partner in putting this “I would like to thank you guys, without your involve- gether.” together. Because of Randy and Darren and the team, the first ment and putting the show together and all your hard work Burleson said the experience was enriching for him and show that we did of Native Oklahoma was very well received the Cheyenne and Arapaho people would not be recognized,” the CATV-47 team. when we broadcasted it on OETA.” Hamilton said. “We all really appreciate your dedication and “I want to really thank the other tribes that participated, the In early summer 2013, CATV-47 director and staff met work that you put into this project.” Osage, Ponca, Kiowa, Choctaw and Cherokee tribes’ and Dan with Schiedel, to collaborate with and come up with ideas to There were several bumps in the road with some tribes not for offering us a really great opportunity to showcase the Na- better serve their Native viewers. having their own video crews, and not all tribes used the same tive Americans of Oklahoma,” Burleson said. “I have gained Thrilled about the success of the first episode, the OETA video format as CATV-47. But in the end CATV47 brought it knowledge of the different cultures from each tribe because and CATV-47 team are toiling on the second episode of Na- all together and successfully assembled the final show. they gave a little bit of their story and cultural beliefs. The tive Oklahoma. “Dan offered us airtime, and told us if we came up with a Osage shared of their ceremonial dance, I’n-Lon-Schka. I did “We are hopeful to launch the episode on Welcome Home show OETA would put it on air,” Randy Burleson, CATV-47 not know what that meant to them and now I do.” Vietnam Veterans holiday, which is in March of next year,” director said. “We put the finished piece together from the To view the first episode ofNative Oklahoma visit OETA’s Schiedel said. “We are trying to get other tribes engaged with videos each tribe gave to us and found a way to tie it all to- Website, www.oeta.tv.