Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune www.CheyenneAndArapahoTribes.org April 1, 2019 -Vol. 15, Issue 7 Your Service, Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits Home Rosemary Stephens sis. In addition, widows who Editor-in-Chief may be eligible for services can be assisted individual- The and Arap- ly with answers to all their aho Tribes Office of Veteran questions and assistance in Affairs in conjunction with applying for benefits. the U.S. Dept. of Veterans “With the focus on vet- Affairs are bringing your erans with presumptive ‘benefits home’ hosting the disabilities and those who Your Service, Our Mission are pension eligible, VA is – Bringing Benefits Home hopeful we can help Indi- event on March 20 at the an Country veterans access Concho Community Center the full range of benefits in Concho, Okla. they have courageously The Bringing Benefits earned through their ser- Home is a nationwide cam- vice,” Stephanie Birdwell, paign to roll out veteran VA’s Office of Tribal Gov- disability enrollment claims ernment Relations director events throughout Oklaho- said. ma in over 30 tribal com- The concept is simple munities. Mary Culley, VA Tribal The hope is to reach vet- Government Relations Spe- erans in rural areas giving cialist said. Photo / Rosemary Stephens them the opportunity to be “By bringing the services Photo / Rosemary Stephens walked through the claims here to them they are more Cheyenne and Executive Director of Health Nicholas Barton (center) discusses health disparities among Na- process on a one-on-one ba- comfortable because it’s tive American veterans with Stephen Dillard (right), US Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Center for Minority Veterans executive VETERANS / pg. 6 director and Mary Culley (left), VA Tribal Government Relations specialist.

Veteran Board call New associate judge swears for letters of interest Opening for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in for Cheyenne and Arapaho Veterans Board / Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Code §2.551 effective Feb. 18, 2019 Tribes Court (CONCHO, OK) The E. Name Branch of Ser- Cheyenne and Arapaho vice Tribes Veterans Board is F. Service/Career His- accepting letters of inter- tory in chronological or- est for consideration of der membership. G. Discharge documen- The Veterans Board tation members shall serve as H. Statement of In- an advisory body for the terest: Paragraph stating Cheyenne and Arapaho why you want to serve as Tribes Veterans Affairs a member and contribu- Office related to veteran tions made to the Veterans rights and benefits. Board. The Veterans Board Qualifications: shall consist of five mem- Honorable Service bers nominated by the A person who has been Governor and confirmed inducted into or voluntary by the Legislature. entered, active duty in one They will serve for a of the service branches of period of three years. Reg- the Armed Forces of the ular meetings of the Vet- of America erans Board shall be held and who did not receive every second Tuesday of a discharge from active Clinton attorney Juan Garcia was sworn in as the new Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Associate Judge on March 18 each month beginning at duty with that branch of at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Justice Center in Concho, Okla. 5 p.m. the Armed Forces of the Pictured l-r: Lt. Gov. Gib Miles, Supreme Court Justice Enid Boles, Supreme Court Justice John J. Kocher, new Associ- Interested partners need United States of America ate Judge Juan Garcia, Chief Supreme Court Justice Lindsay Robertson and Gov. Reggie Wassana. (Photo / Christo- to submit a letter of inter- due to “less than honor- est for consideration to the able conditions.” pher RomanNose) Cheyenne and Arapaho Active duty is having Clinton attorney Juan Garcia will now preside over tribes’ criminal docket Tribes’Executive Office served 181 days or more addressed to Gov. Reggie of continuous active duty Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief homa City University (OCU) he has always made Clinton his Wassana at: unless discharged early, home. Cheyenne and Arapaho with less than 181 days’ Juan Garcia had a dream in the third grade. He wanted to “I went to Oklahoma City University and graduated. We Tribes Executive Office active duty, for a ser- be president, but thought you had to first become a lawyer to moved to Oklahoma City long enough for me to graduate law RE: Veterans Board vice-connected disability, be a politician. school then we moved right back home to Clinton,” Garcia Consideration P.O. Box or, Lucky for many he pursued his law degree even after find- said. 167 Served as a member Garcia began working for the Clinton District Attorney’s ing out being a lawyer isn’t a prerequisite for the presidency. Concho, OK 73022 of the Selective Reserve On March 18 Garcia was sworn in as the new presiding as- office in 2005 and opened his own practice in September Letter of Interest for and who has completed at sociate judge for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Criminal 2010. He credits his experience working for the DA’s office Court and will wear a new hat (or black robe in this case) in as the reason he was able to, “hit the ground running into Consideration should in- least six years in the Re- his career as an attorney. courtroom litigation” once he opened his private practice. clude the following: serves or National Guard, “My family was able to come and I was so proud my par- “Out of five days a week I am probably in court four and Basic Information or who was discharged ents got to attend, and my brother is a PA in Oklahoma City, a half days a week. I do not enjoy sitting at a desk work- A. Name early because of a ser- he came over and my niece and nephews and of course my ing on motions, on papers … I love being in the courtroom,” B. Address vice-connected disability. daughters and my wife, which was super important,” Garcia Garcia said laughing while acknowledging the level of stress C. Cheyenne and Arap- 2. Shall be a citizen said about the swearing in ceremony. involved in litigating, but loving it all the same. aho Tribal CDIB in good standing in the Garcia was born and raised in the Clinton, Okla. commu- Growing up on the north side of Clinton on Custer Avenue, D. Valid Driver’s Li- Cheyenne and Arapaho nity and except for the years he attended law school at Okla- GARCIA / pg. 4 cense Community. PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Dept. of Labor expands services to satellite office in Watonga, Oklahoma

Latoya Lonelodge Rehabilitation. We will be Staff Reporter getting the schedules set up here soon, that way those Photos / Latoya Lonelodge Obtaining a high school programs will be here at cer- Programs included within the Dept. of Labor (DOL) Wa- diploma or G.E.D. certifica- tain dates with the schedule tonga Satellite office are Office of Veterans Affairs, Employ- tion has now become more and we hope that by doing ment and Training Administration (ETA), Adult Education accessible through the Chey- this, by expanding our ser- and Outreach and Vocational Rehabilitation. enne and Arapaho Tribes De- vices and making ourselves Pictured l-r: Bryan Sykes, OVA director, Frank Med- partment of Labor. more available, we’ll help icinewater, TERO representative, Erwin Pahmahmie Jr, On March 15 the Dept. of meet the needs of the com- DOL executive director, Anne Pedro, DOL executive as- Labor held their grand open- munity and also show them sistant, Lori Suiter-Lee, VRP counselor, Marissa Valencia, ing of the Watonga Satellite that we have an area that they AED counselor, Dana Matanane, AED counselor, Kathleen Office in Watonga, Okla. can come to. There’s a lab Tall Bear AED director, Timothy Yeahquo, VRP director, Dept. of Labor Executive here, there’s areas to speak Kimberly Davis, VRP counselor, Russell Willey, OVA repre- Director Erwin Pahmahmie in confidence and it’s just a sentative and Joshua Osage, AED/GED graduate. said programs offering their force to be reckoned with in services at the new office lo- Watonga. We have this new Left: Tribal cation would be available on office and it’s great,” Pah- Citizen Joshua a set schedule. mahmie said. Osage from Wa- “We’re very excited to With services extended to tonga, Okla., took have our Dept. of Labor the Watonga area, more cli- the opportunity of Satellite office here, the pro- entele can take advantage of extended services grams that we have are Adult the resources. provided by the Education, Employment “Since we’re combined Dept. of Labor at and Training Administration this is more or less pooling the Watonga Sat- (ETA), our Office of Veter- our resources together and ellite office to ob- ans Affairs and Vocational ensuring that the clientele tain his GED. SATELLITE OFFICE / pg. 6 AICCO Southwest Chapter recognizes Gov. Reggie Wassana at monthly meeting (LAWTON, OK) work together with On March 19 Gov. innovative ideas that Reggie Wassana de- will promote and en- American In- livered the keynote hance the success of dian Chamber of presentation at the all American Indian Commerce (AIC- American Indian people. CO) Southwest Chamber of Com- “The purpose of Chapter Presi- merce (AICCO) the American Indian dent Joy Colbert Southwest Chapter Chamber of Com- presents Chey- enne and Arap- luncheon in Lawton, merce of Oklahoma aho Gov. Reggie Okla. is to assist American Wassana with an According to the Indian business- honorary gift fol- AICCO Website, es to expand and lowing his key- the AICCO has been grow. The Chamber note presentation providing over 25 actively supports at the monthly meeting of the years of support to and nurtures well- AICCO in Law- Native owned Okla- planned, long-term ton, Okla. homa businesses. business opportuni- AICCO provides ties for members by (Photo / Chris- monthly luncheons/ providing organized topher Roman- meetings where access to public sec- Nose American Indian tor agencies and pri- owned businesses, vate industry,” Bai- tribal leaders and ly Walker, AICCO other businesses net- president.

Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief 405-422-7446 / [email protected] Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3 Election Commission Notice for 16th Regular Session holds public hearing on of the Seventh Legislature two legislative seats 9 a.m. April 13, 2019 at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Dept. of Administration building, in the large con- Election Commission releases March 21 announcement of ference room in Concho, Okla. Special Election of Legislative Seats A3 and A4 The Constitution of the Arapaho Tribes Criminal Of- Cheyenne and Arapaho fenses Law. Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter show. ran he would’ve been ineligible to run. Tribes requires the Legisla- A Resolution to Appropri- “At that time we decided not to Based on the materials that are in front ture to convene in Concho ate tribal funds for Phase II (CONCHO, OK) On March 20, make any decision but to refer the of the Election Commission it appears for Regular Sessions. Article of the Tribal Justice Center. in accordance with the Constitution matter temporarily to the Executive that Mr. Spottedwolf was never eligi- VI, Section 6, subsection (a) A Resolution to Adopt a of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and Legislative branches, both the Ex- ble to serve as legislator at any point reads in part: “The Legisla- Codification Act. Article XII, Section 8, the Election ecutive and Legislative branches re- in the past eight years,” Cowan ex- ture shall convene in Concho A Resolution Amending Commission held a public hearing in plied and said they were not going to plained. for twelve Regular Sessions the Health Board Act. Concho, Okla. take any action with respect to the A-4 The motion to recall status of A3 of up to two consecutive days A Resolution Approving On March 21 the Election Com- legislator and so after that you (Elec- Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf, item beginning on the second Sat- the Establishment of a De- mission released an announcement in tion Commission) were free anytime two, passed with a vote of 5 yes, 1 no, urday of each month begin- partment of Parks and Rec- the form of a press release (see below) after that to make your decision based 1 abstaining and 1 not voting. ning at 9 am ...” reation. In addition, Article VI, A Resolution Approving for a 2019 Special Election of Legisla- on the hearing that you had at the Rol- Cowan referred to the Constitution, Section 5, subsection (a) the Partnership Act. tive seats Arapaho District 3 (A3) and lin Haag center. That’s where we are reading from Article XII, Section 8b, of the ’s Constitution A Resolution Approving Arapaho District 4 (A4). today, we’re just deciding whether to “If more than three months remain in reads, in part, “The Legisla- the Limited Liability Com- do anything based on that hearing,” the term then the election commission The meeting on March 20 was ture shall have the power to pany (LLC) Act. Klint Cowan, Election Commission shall hold a special election to fill the called to order at 1:23 p.m., with all make laws and resolutions in A Resolution Approving attorney said. vacancy, the special election shall be eight election commissioners present accordance with the Consti- the Business Corporation The Election Commission chose to held within 45 days of the vacancy. during roll call A1 Ray Mosqueda, A2 tution which are necessary Act. Chairman Dale Hamilton, A3 Patricia take a vote on the motion to declare Within 45 days from today, the person and proper for the good of A Resolution to Confirm Smothers, A4 Elizabeth Birdshead, A4 seat vacant. The motion passed elected to fill the vacancy shall serve the Tribes.” Kateri Fletcher to the Posi- C1 Sandra Hinshaw, C2 Norma Yar- with a vote of 6 yes, 1 no and 1 not for the remainder of the unexpired The Legislative Process tion of Executive Director brough, C3 Ramona Welch and C4 voting. term.” requires: “All Bills shall be of the Department of Social Sarah Orange. Item two, the recall status of the A3 On March 21 the Election Commis- published in a Legislative Services. Two items on the agenda were dis- Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf, a mo- sion issued a press release announc- Calendar for at least thirty A Resolution to approve cussed and voted on: tion was made to declare the A3 leg- ing candidate registration for A3 and days prior to action on the the Membership for the Na- 1. The residential status of Arapa- islative seat vacant and hold a special A4 legislative seats were open from Bill. All Bills shall be made tional Indian Gaming Asso- ho District 4 (A4) Legislator Winslow election for the A3 seat. March 21 – April 2, 2019. the subject of a public Leg- ciation. Sankey. Cowan said the election commis- The commission announced a Spe- islative Hearing prior to A Resolution to renew the 2. The recall status of Arapaho Dis- sion was provided with public records cial Primary Election for May 7 and action on the Bill.” Article Membership for the Oklaho- trict 3 (A3) Legislator Patrick Spot- that had been filed in the district court a General Election for June 4, 2019. VI, Section 7, sub-section (a) ma Indian Gaming Associa- tedwolf. pertaining to case number CIV-2018- Even though both A3 and A4 legisla- (ii). tion. th In the height of discussion for 146, Pete Salinas, Enrolled Member tive seats are up for election later this The 16 Regular Session A Resolution to authorize agenda item one, the residential sta- Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes V. Pat- year with the Primary in October. agenda items for April 13, additional gaming funds to tus of A4 Legislator Winslow Sankey, rick Spottedwolf, Enrolled Member For more information about the 2019 are as follows: the ETA program to hire at th a motion was made to declare the A4 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes. special election or candidate regis- Approval of the 14 Reg- least two workers to clean the legislative seat vacant and hold a spe- “Mr. Salinas had attached several tration call the Election Commission ular Session minutes – Feb. Colony Powwow Grounds. 9, 2019. *Any Branch- District/ cial election for the A4 seat. exhibits to the complaint showing that office toll free at 800-247-4612 ext. Approval of the 17th Spe- Department/ Program sub- In the ongoing efforts to confirm Mr. Spottedwolf was recalled in 2010 27619. cial Session minutes – Feb. mitting NEW BILLS/ RESO- the residential status of Sankey, the and the supreme court heard a chal- (NOTE: Requests for comments from 28, 2019. LUTIONS are requested by lenge to that recall and the supreme sitting A3 Legislator Sankey, A4 Legis- Election Commission held a previ- A 2019 Bill to amend the Legislators to be PRES- court, at the time, said that the recall lator Spottedwolf or Legislative Coun- ous hearing where a notice more than Section 407 – Illegal Dump- ENT at the Working Session was valid which would’ve made him sel Joseph Morsette were sent, howev- two weeks prior was given requesting ing of the 2014 Cheyenne & and Public Hearings. Sankey’s presence and Sankey did not ineligible to run for another legislative er as of press time, no comments were seat for six years and the last time he submitted.) The National Museum of American Indian puts 150-year-old Ft. Laramie Treaty on view in its Nation-to-Nation exhibition The pages of American tant abrogation that has been ture pages. They feature the history are littered with bro- at the center of legal debate names of U.S. Government ken treaties. Some of the ever since. representatives and roughly earliest are still being con- In 1980, the U.S. Supreme 130 tribal leaders. tested today. The Ft. Laramie Court ruled that the U.S. Delegates from Treaty of 1868 remains at had illegally appropriated the and Northern the center of a land dispute the and award- Arapaho Nations came to the that brings into question the ed more than $100 million museum to participate in the very meaning of internation- in reparations. The Sioux unveiling. During a small, al agreements and who has Nation refused the money private event in the exhibi- the right to adjudicate them (which is now worth over a tion hall, tribal delegates per- when they break down. billion dollars), stating that formed a Chanunpa or sacred In 1868, the United States the land was never for sale. pipe ceremony thanking and entered into the treaty with a “We’d like to see that honoring the treaty’s signers collective of Native Ameri- land back,” says Chief John and praying for the peace and can bands historically known , who works for welfare of their people and as the Sioux (Dakota, Lakota the president of the Rose- the United States. Among the and ) and Arapaho. bud Sioux Tribe. He was delegates, roughly two dozen The treaty established the speaking at the unveiling guests were direct descen- , a of the Ft. Laramie Treaty of dants of the original sign- large swath of lands west of 1868, parts of which were ers, including Spotted Tail the . It also on display at the National whose great-great-grand- designated the Black Hills as Museum of the American father was a signatory. “unceded ” Indian. On loan from the Na- “It is an honor to see what he for the exclusive use of na- tional Archives, the treaty did, and it is my wish that the tive peoples. But when gold is one of a series that are United States government was found in the Black Hills, being rotated into the exhi- would honor this treaty,” the United States reneged on bition “Nation-to-Nation: Spotted Tail says. To him the agreement, redrawing the Treaties between the United and the other delegates who boundaries of the treaty, and States and American Indian spoke, the treaty represents confining the Sioux people, Nations” on view through a hard-won victory meant to traditionally nomadic hunt- 2021. Most of the 16 pages ensure the survival of their ers, to a farming lifestyle on of the Ft. Laramie Trea- the reservation. It was a bla- ty on display are signa- TREATY / pg. 4

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continuedGARCIA from pg. 1 Garcia, along with his two brothers and one sister, lived with ed he would obtain his teach- the fear of their parents being deported as illegal immigrants. ing degree in case he flunked Garcia’s father immigrated to the United States in 1976 and out of law school. his mother followed in 1977. All four children were first gen- “Me being the pessimist I eration American citizens, but the fear of deportation perme- got my history teaching cer- ated their lives up until 1986. tificate to have something to Garcia readily admits he nor his siblings would have had fall back on, but it worked the opportunities they have been given, if their parents had out. I had never even been in not immigrated to the United States. a courtroom, in an attorney’s “My older brother was the first to graduate from college, I office and I knew absolutely am the second one and my little brother is the third. My sister nothing about being a lawyer is a beautician but she has an instructor’s license and has her other than I thought you had own place. My older brother graduated from Phillips Univer- to be a lawyer to be a politi- sity in Enid, I graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State cian,” Garcia said referring College and so did my little brother, who is now a PA, phy- back to his original dream of sician’s assistant and that’s one of the deals we always talk becoming president. Some- about … taking the opportunity we were given. My father thing he said, as crazy as it went to the first grade, my mother went to the third grade and sounded was still a dream. they were illegal in this country until the Alien Reformation And Garcia may not have Act of 1986 (the act that was a pathway to citizenship for 2.7 started out knowing anything million undocumented people),” Garcia said. about being a lawyer … it is He remembers having to load up and leave because im- clear 14 years later he has be- Supreme Court Chief Justice Lindsay Robertson (left) welcomes Juan Garcia, new asso- migration was in town or how they couldn’t go downtown come one of the most respect- ciate judge, after swearing him in on March 18 at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Justice because their mother would tell them immigration was there ed attorneys in the Clinton Center in Concho, Okla. (Photo / Christopher RomanNose) and they had to stay inside all weekend. area. In 2016 he received the called Kids & Care Resources which assist foster families. “Being American citizens as kids, we still felt the fear Outstanding Service to the Public Award from the Oklahoma Unfortunately when kids are taken and put into the system, of, ‘hey what if mom and dad get picked up and sent back?’ Bar Association in recognition of his significant service to the they bring them to you with only the clothes on their back and There used to be more raids in Clinton, there used to be a plant community. In a 2016 article it stated, “In spite of his deep maybe a little bag, and what the nonprofit does is help provide called Collins & Aikman where my dad worked at night and commitment to the Clinton community, it is Garcia’s com- whatever is needed, ‘hey I need a bed or a I need a car seat, then he would work at another place during the day, but one mitment to Clinton’s children that sets him apart from oth- diapers, I need clothes.’ That’s what they do,” Garcia said. time they raided Collins & Aikman and everybody ran ex- ers. Along with a small handful of other private attorneys in (NOTE: the Post Adjudication Review Board is a program cept for my dad so they gave him a departure notice and right the area, he elected to add his name to a list that means he’s developed as the result of federal and state legislation during before he was supposed to depart the Alien Reformation Act called upon to represent the children who end up in foster the 1980s. The program was created out of concern for the of 1986 passed so he ended up not leaving and went through care.” welfare of each child’s right to grow up in a family that cares the whole immigration system and ended up becoming resi- “If I could make a living and provide for my family by for his or her needs.) dents. I was actually there when my parents were sworn in 100 percent representing children I would do it. I absolutely For the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Court however, as citizens and I went with them the first time they voted. It’s love it. The teenage kids are very near and dear to my heart,” Garcia will focus on the criminal docket, bringing with him something I’ve always kept in the back of my mind that not Garcia said, and it is a passion not only of his, but also his his experience working with the Washita County Drug Pro- everyone is given those opportunities,” Garcia said. wife September. gram and his deep commitment to being fair, just and giving After graduating from Clinton High School, Garcia attend- “My wife is a CASA worker and she is also on P.A.R.B., ed Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he decid- and her and another friend of ours have started a non-profit GARCIA / pg. 8 continuedTREATY from pg. 3

people, but it hasn’t worked out as intended. the forts had been burned to the ground. Sev- some 800 miners and fortune-seekers had the sacred land itself, it is the sovereign right In the five generations since the treaty en months after the treaty was drawn, Red flooded into the Hills to pan for gold on land they seek—acknowledgement that just five was signed and broken, the Sioux Nations Cloud’s war finally ended when he placed that had been reserved by the treaty exclu- generations ago, representatives of the U.S. have steadily lost reservation lands to white his mark next to his name, on Nov. 6, 1868. sively for the Indians. Government met representatives of the tribal development. They now live in small res- Promises at Odds Lakota and Cheyenne warriors responded nations on a level playing field in the North- ervations scattered throughout the region. Speaking at the ceremony, Devin Old- by attacking the prospectors, which led the ern Plains, where one nation made a promise “From the time we signed it, we were put man, delegate from the Northern Arapaho U.S. to pass a decree confining all Lakotas, to another. into poverty and to this day our people are Tribe says “This treaty is a promise of a way and to the reservation It would be easy to think of this 150-year- still in poverty,” Spotted Tail says. “We’re of life. It represents freedom, and that’s what under threat of military action. That decree old document as an artifact of America’s a third world country out there. The United I came to see.” For Oldman, freedom means not only violated the Fort Laramie Treaty of uncomfortable past, says Darrell Drapeau, a States does not honor this treaty and contin- sovereignty and the right to their traditional 1868, but it flew in the face of tribal ideas of member of the Yankton Sioux Tribal coun- ues to break it, but as Lakota people we hon- beliefs and structures of governance. freedom and threatened to destroy the way cil who teaches American Indian studies at or it every day.” “The Sioux nation was sovereign before of life for the Northern . the Ihanktowan Community College. But it Victory Over the United States white men came,” says Hirsch, “and these The conflict set the stage for the famous is important to remember, he says, that the The Ft. Laramie Treaty of 1868 was treaties recognize and acknowledge that.” “Battle of the Little Bighorn” in 1876 where U.S. Constitution, a document that governs forged to put an end to a two-year campaign But in reading the 36-page document, it is Custer made his last stand and the Sioux Na- daily life in America, was signed almost four of raids and ambushes along the Bozeman clear the United States had an agenda that tions were victorious, their last military vic- generations earlier, 231 years ago. trail, a shortcut that thousands of white mi- wasn’t fully consistent with the concept of tory. The following year, Congress passed an “We have a viewpoint of this treaty as a grants were using to reach the gold mines in self-determination for the Native American act that redrew the lines of the Ft. Laramie living treaty being the supreme law of the Territory. Opened in 1862, the trail people. Treaty, seizing the Black Hills, forcing the land and protecting our rights in our own cut through Sioux and Arapahoe hunting ter- Nine of the treaty’s 17 articles focus on Indians onto permanent reservations and al- homelands,” says Mark Von Norman, attor- ritory (as established by the first Fort Lara- integration of native peoples into the white lowing the U.S. to build roads through res- ney for the Cheyenne River an mie Treaty in 1851). , a leader of man’s way of life. They commit the U.S. ervation lands. In the years that followed, Tribal Chairman Association. “We don’t al- the Lakota people viewed the wagon to building schools, blacksmith shops and the Great Sioux Reservation continued to ways think that the courts are the right forum trains, and the forts that were built to protect mills. They include provisions of seeds and lose territory as white settlers encroached on for us, because it’s really nation to nation, them, as an invasive force. He and his allies, farm implements for tribal members who their land and the expansion of the United and it shouldn’t be a United States court tell- the Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho people, settle on the reservation including, “a good States marched steadily on. ing our Sioux Nation tribes what the treaty fought hard to shut down the trail. And they suit of substantial woolen clothing” for men “This is a classic broken treaty,” says means. It’s based on the principal of mutual won. over 14, and flannel shirts, fabric and woolen Hirsch. “It is such a naked example of a trea- consent.” “This treaty is significant because it re- stockings for women. ty abrogated by the United States in which A 2012 UN report on the condition of ally marks the high watermark for Sioux “This treaty is chockfull of incentives the U.S. shows profound lack of honor and indigenous people in America seems to sup- tribal power in the Great Plains,” says Mark to encourage the Indians to adopt what was truthfulness.” port that stance in spirit. It noted that U.S. Hirsch, a historian at the museum. “The Na- considered a proper Jeffersonian American With no official means to seek redress, the courts approach the inherent sovereignty of tive Americans were wielding a kind of mil- way of life,” says Hirsh. Given the dispari- Sioux had to petition the courts for the right tribes as an implicitly diminished form of itary power and presence in the plains that ty between cultural norms of white men and to argue their case. They won that right in sovereignty, and that monetary compensa- forced President Grant to realize a military native people, and the use of many interpret- 1920 but the legal battle continued until tion can reflect an outdated “assimilationist solution to the conflict wasn’t working.” ers, it seems unlikely that expectations were the 1980 Supreme Court ruling, which stat- frame of thinking.” The report specifically The terms of the treaty not only closed the uniformly understood by all parties. ed that the land had been acquired by false cited initiatives to transfer management of and promised the demolition The Sioux tribal members who agreed means and the Sioux were due just compen- national parklands in the Black Hills to the of the forts along it, but guaranteed exclusive to settle on reservations resisted pressure to sation. In refusing the payment, the Sioux Oglalal Sioux Tribe as examples of a more tribal occupation of extensive reservation adopt farming and came to resent the lousy maintain that the land is theirs by sovereign equitable and modern approach to justice. lands, including the Black Hills. White set- U.S. Government food rations. Many did right, and they aren’t interested in selling it. “One thing I know about Indians, they tlers were barred from tribal hunting rights not participate in assimilation programs and One Nation to Another don’t give up, and I suspect that this issue on adjoining “unceded” territories. Remark- left the reservations to hunt buffalo on lands The financial award could help lift the will continue into the future,” says museum ably, the treaty stated that the future ceding west of the Black Hills, as they had done for Sioux Nation tribes from poverty and pro- director Kevin Gover, who is a member of of lands was prohibited unless approval was generations. The treaty allowed for that, but vide services to address the problems of the Pawnee tribe. “And I really do believe met from 75 percent of the male adult tribal the specter of “wild” Indians living off-res- domestic violence and substance abuse, that one day something at least resembling members. It was a resounding victory for the ervation deeply unsettled U.S. policy makers problems that have followed the breakdown justice will be done with regard to the Sioux tribes. and army officers. of their traditional societal structure at the nation’s right to the Black Hills.” Although some of the tribal leaders And then came the gold. In June 1874 hands of the United States. But money alone The entire 36-page agreement can be read signed it in April 1868, Red Cloud refused General George Custer led an expedition to won’t give the people of the Sioux Nation at www.americanindian.si.edu to sign on promises alone. He waited until search for gold in the Black Hills. 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For more American Healthcare Con- sinindiancountry.com. www.salesforce.org. ence Center in Flagstaff, National Tribal Public information or to register vis- ference Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5 Studying the Oklahoma bobcat species in native territory involved with a study called While bobcats are solitary and terri- the Bobcat Hair Snare, torial animals, ranging in size from 1.5 where he collects samples of to 2 feet and weighing between nine hair from bobcats and sends and 33 lbs, they are plentiful in Okla- in for analysis. homa, however they are not seen very Sage followed up on re- often. ports of sightings in and “That’s part of the study we’re try- around the homage area of ing to figure out, the population dynam- the Cheyenne and Arapaho ics, the presence and absence is just a Tribes in Concho, Okla. foot hole but getting pictures and DNA “What I wanted to do was samples will further us in knowing the come out and get permission, species of bobcats in Oklahoma and I wanted people to know that that’s in time. Right now we’re just I was going to be out here, three years in the making and moving hopefully I wouldn’t get along,” Sage said. misunderstood by putting While openly admitting a strong in- these quote-on-quote traps, terest in his field of study as a major but they’re not really traps in Wildlife Ecology and Management, they’re non-invasive, we’re Sage has a deep admiration for the not approaching the wildlife wildlife. in any way we’re waiting “This study is close to me, I start- for the wildlife to come to ed out as volunteer for years and now us when we use attractants I just started getting paid for doing the A photo of a bobcat was captured in Oklahoma that’s specific for species. It work, which is fine, I love being a part by photographer Larry Smith last summer. was the winter of 2016 when of wildlife and being outside, I worked Photo / Latoya Lonelodge Major Wildlife Ecology Management major Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter I first started around Decem- in a laboratory setting for 10 years and ber. I’ve been involved, if I’m not out on there’s no windows … I’m taking the and undergrad with Oklahoma State University, the field then I’m doing analysis of the wildlife approach and I hope it works Cory Sage has a strong admiration for wildlife as urking through the woods and hidden he presents information pertaining to the bobcat L hairs themselves,” Sage said. out for me,” Sage admitted. behind the dark crevices in nature are the species. In collecting hair samples from wildlife While bobcats are secretive in na- mysterious species of the bobcat. While for educational purposes, Sage admitted he ture, they have been around for many currency or clothing,” Sage said. bobcats are most commonly known for did not collect any samples from bobcats years and are even speculated to have been While studying bobcats is an ongoing their brief and uncommon appearances to in the Concho area, however he did collect used as currency and trading among Native and timely project, Sage hopes to research the public eye, there is more to bobcats samples from other wildlife. Americans in earlier years. more about bobcats in the western part of than meets the eye. “Well so far what I’ve benefitted from “They were used as a currency in the Oklahoma where tribal lands are located. On March 12 the Cheyenne and Arap- is the knowledge that we have wildlife 1800s, early 1900s, fur trapping was kind “I would probably have to talk with aho Tribe’s Environmental Protection on our lands even though I didn’t collect of introduced by the French, they came some of the tribal members, maybe start a Agency (EPA) and Environmental Over- the bobcat hairs, I collected other samples here to America and started using pelts as petition and see if I can go on those private sight Committee (EOC) held a meeting which would help us identify the ecologi- currency even though it wasn’t European, lands and do my non-evasive approach. I with guest speaker Cory Sage, with OSU cal aspect of bobcats. I did see a sign out it wasn’t French, it wasn’t American cur- might just start with my own land, I have Wildlife Ecology and Management, at the here in Concho, a scat and scrapes and oth- rency, it was kind of a universal currency land in Custer County so I might go check Native American Church (NAC) in Con- er things that they do in the woods around and with Native Americans I think they it out and see if I can do that first off and if cho, Okla. here in Concho so it’s not like I didn’t get got involved with using it first off with the I get results then I’ll try to petition with our Sage, a Cheyenne and Arapaho citizen, anything but we did get an idea of what we regalia and maybe even some articles of tribal members, if they want to move ahead discussed the ongoing reports and study of have here,” Sage said. clothing at some point in time … for either with me to see,” Sage said. the bobcat species in Oklahoma. Sage is Growing economically for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Rosemary Stephens capitalized on, and the base burns to go in and take care Editor-in-Chief studies talked about agri- of brush management. But cultural activities for major today we’re going to really The Cheyenne and Arap- land use for all of the tribes’ be talking about agriculture, aho Tribes Dept. of Busi- reserves with the Farm & which is , cattle, hay, ness, in conjunction with the Ranch Program serving as a soil health and specifically in Planning & Development steward caring for all tribal the future a feed company, a Program, held a commu- lands. meat processing plant, agri- nity outreach March 19 at In the past year Eco- tourism and maybe vegeta- the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Gym in nomic Development made ble production.” Concho, Okla. to present in- some capitol investments With close to 9800 acres formation pertaining to the that would prepare the way classified for agricultural Farm & Ranch Buffalo Pro- for them taking care of the purposes, Hart said the focus gram. tribes’ land, as well as look- is on the health of the soil, Dept. of Business Exec- ing forward to the future planting seed, crop rotation utive Director Nathan Hart with other economic driven and pastureland for the 400 hopes to generate support for projects. head of bison the tribes’ cur- a $300K grant to be used for “In the future we do want rently own. restoring lands by removing to start our own construction “The tribes now own all invasive species from pas- company, and right now due the equipment we need to tures, analyze soil, purchase to the investments we’ve cut, bale, rake our own hay. and plant native grass seed, made the past two years, we We have a drill to plant our purchase some equipment are now working on a $2.2M own seeds and we can also to harvest grass and to man- road project here at Concho. spray whenever we need to. ufacture grass into forage This is primarily our own We no longer have to con- cubes and equipment for buf- tribal members who are do- tract out to do these things; falo meat processing. ing this. This is work, that we have our own tribal mem- The areas of land to be in the past, has gone out to bers and equipment to do cultivated include 1,208 other companies but because what needs to be done in our Photo / Rosemary Stephens acres in Hammon, 2,235 we’ve made the investments fields,” Hart said. acres in Canton, 4,193 acres over the past few years and Hart expanded on long Cheyenne and Arapaho Dept. of Business Executive Director Nathan Hart leads guests in Concho and 2,445 acres in developed our own capabil- term goals for what the land through a PowerPoint presentation depicting agricultural goals for tribal lands during a Colony, Okla. ity, we’re starting to do that acreage will be in three to March 19 community outreach meeting in Concho, Okla. “We’ve set out a lot of kind of work ourselves now,” four years from now, with ture. This is the most chal- has been used for a hay field meat processing facility is plans, but we would like Hart told community mem- Concho having over 2,000 lenging ground out in Ham- and some cattle grazing, but going to be built. Marathon support from the commu- bers at the meeting. acres for bison and alfalfa mon. The gentlemen who once that land is put into oil is drilling a well and they nity because we want to go Another area of growth hay fields, “We think when has the lease in Hammon has trust it will turn to some oth- are building a road up there, after grants to help us out. for Economic Development we get everything done we had it for a number of years, er use, but until that happens bringing in electricity so the It’s a $300K grant, a three is the Wildland/Fire Man- will be able to sustain about and he has about three years they will continue to use the oil company will pay for that year grant with $100K a year agement Program, “You 800 head of bison in Con- left, but all the other land we land for growing and produc- cost. When you hear us talk and it will help us get some know two years ago we had cho,” are taking over the leases on ing hay for the bison, and in about feed processing and equipment but primarily it no wildland firefighters and In Colony, he said the those lands. The land in Clin- Watonga, the land available meat processing, that’s the will help us improve these we’ve been focusing on goal is about 1700 acres for ton, there isn’t a whole lot there is where the new hotel location they will be located pastures, put seed into the building that program up bison pasture, and Colony of land for agricultural pur- and casino will be built. and will employ more of our ground and get these grass- and right now we have 17 is a good area for cattle pas- poses there, but we may put “This grant will enable tribal members,” Hart said. lands ready,” Hart said. individuals qualified and are tures as well. some bison out there for the us to grow a lot of our own Grant Research Special- Under the Cheyenne and starting to go out and fight “In Hammon, right now elders,” Hart said. hay and we can take that and ist Sidney Jackson, Planning Arapaho Tribes Comprehen- fires. Since we got these 488 acres are still leased out Hart mentioned the al- feed it to our bison and in- & Development Program is sive Plan, Hart stated it is guys trained they can help us and will be for the next three most 90 acres owned behind crease our stocking numbers. currently gathering informa- written agriculture is an eco- to do prescribed burns on our years, but we will have about Denny’s Restaurant, off of North of Concho, up Hwy 81 tion for submission for the nomic activity that should be lands and will use prescribed 788 acres for the bison pas- Hwy. I-40 in El Reno, Okla. at 150th street is where our grant, due by April 15, 2019. PAGE 6 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Crowning royalty for Miss Indian Oklahoma City continuedSATELLITE from pg. 2 OFFICE

Latoya Lonelodge Staff Reporter

Native beauty is taken to another level as each Native girl walks across the stage, clothed in individual breath- taking regalia showcasing her culture and heritage. Standing with poise and confident in demeanor, the young girls, ranging in ages 6-21, displayed an array of cultural talents and language, TERO Representative Frank Medicinewater (right) as- showing the public who they sists a tribal citizen at the new Watonga Satellite office. are as young Native girls and have various avenues they Pahmahmie said. women. can take off with, like the One tribal citizen in the On March 22 the Chang- gentlemen that obtained his Watonga area took full ad- ing Winds Cultural Society GED, ETA will be there to vantage of Adult Education presented the Miss, Junior help out as well, and if he services in attaining his Miss and Little Miss Indian receives any of the services GED. Oklahoma City pageant com- from Veterans Affairs or Voc “I seen an opportunity Photo / Latoya Lonelodge petition at the Destiny Chris- Rehab, those are also options to get it and the tribes have tian Center in Oklahoma City. Candidates for the Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City. for them, by making the sat- been nothing but very help- With approximately 10 Pictured l-r: Isabell Gomez, , Taylor Fields, Seminole Nation, Brooklyn Kodaseet, ellite office here we feel that ful in getting it and I’m very contestants, three catego- Kiowa, Aleiyah Gaddis, Osage, Storm Rose Ray, Comanche Nation, Micheala Kihegas, we are joining the communi- thankful,” Joshua Osage, ries and three titles, each Otoe-Missouri of Okla., Vcenc Marks, Muskogee Creek, Kambri Tsotigh, Kiowa, Aleacia ties, that we are invested with tribal citizen said. contestant had their eye on Frazier-Walker, Kickapoo, and Aubrey Berry, Kiowa and Chickasaw. them, we value them, we’re Osage said if it weren’t the crown as they presented trying to be here for them to for the availability of the again last year and I got it, it really is a great learning experi- themselves fully dressed in ensure that they know,” Pah- program’s services within ence,” Redbone said. regalia, spoke in their Native language and displayed their mahmie said. the area, he wouldn’t have And from that learning experience, Redbone also noticed cultural talent. Pahmahmie said that pursued his GED. she had followers watching her every step. Contestants were not just competing for a crown, but were transportation was among “I would’ve just let it pass “What I got most out of this title was that there is a lot given an opportunity to showcase their cultures and knowl- one of the major barriers for on just like I’ve been doing of young girls that look up to you and they watch your ev- edgeable history of their respective tribes. clients in western Oklahoma. … I’m very thankful for ery move. I remember many times when I would be at pow- Past title holders for the 2018-2019 year commemorated “We try to make things the Cheyenne and Arapaho wows and I would get up to go shake hands, I seen so many on the time spent together as Miss Indian Oklahoma City. more accessible for them Tribes of Oklahoma,” Osage small princesses come behind me and it felt good to be that Having first started out as a tribal princess for her respec- by having the lab here, the said. role model to them, that’s really what I wanted to encourage tive Apache Tribe, Miss Indian Oklahoma City Jarissa Red- computer lab, there’s Wi-Fi The Department of Labor younger girls to not be scared, to not feel discouraged, to be bone said the past year was a learning experience. in this building that they can Watonga Satellite Office is proud of where you come from and just learn,” Redbone said. “I always traveled to various powwows and I got to meet utilize as well so we’re try- located at 209 W. Main St., Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City Perla Gunville, 13, was different types of other tribal princesses or organization prin- ing to leverage technology Suite C in Watonga, Okla. no stranger to pageantries as she has held a previous title from cesses and I would always question them and say ‘hey, what as much as we can, as well For more information the Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City competition for 2015- does your tribe do and what is your culture,’ just to make my- as just being available. I’m about the Department of La- 2016 and was Junior Miss Seminole Nation for 2016-2017. self be more involved with them, for my knowledge, because very excited about the sat- bor Watonga Satellite Office Perla said she has been in pageantries since she was 8 years it’s always a good thing to learn about other people’s tribes. It ellite office and I hope that contact 580-623-7325. old and throughout her reign as Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma was a really great year, I enjoyed myself a lot, I grew more as people will start utilizing it,” a Native person,” Redbone said. City, she has become more Redbone admitted that she had previously ran before win- outgoing. ning the title for Miss Indian Oklahoma City, but did not win. “I liked being with the However, that didn’t stop her from trying again the next year. girls and meeting new people “The first time I tried it I did not get the title but that didn’t and tribes. I used to be really discourage me to try it again for the next year, I tried for it PAGEANT / pg. 9

continuedVETERANS from pg. 1 their home setting, their at- mosphere,” Culley said. And in that home setting, individuals were given one on one assistance being per- sonally walked through the, sometimes complicated and intimidating, process of ap- plying for benefits. “We will make sure they understand the questions that are being asked and if we need to we will prompt the conversation so that we can get the information. We know what they are looking Photo / Rosemary Stephens for, so if we can prompt the George Bryan Sykes, Office of Veteran Affairs director conversation with, ‘what ex- orchestrated and collaborated with the U.S. Dept. of Veteran actly did you do in the mil- Affairs to host the first 2019 Bringing Benefits Home event itary,’ then the wheels start in Concho Okla. turning as to what questions need to be asked in order to policies and programs affect- Although hard data won’t get the claim started and in ing veterans who are minori- be available for a few months the process,” Culley said. ties. on just how many veterans In 2018 the Bringing VA “I am impressed and I were helped during these Benefits Home events saw think it’s amazing to see the Bringing VA Benefits Home over 200 veterans and wid- collaboration because at the events, there was one who ows who attended, and Cul- Dept. of Veteran Affairs we left feeling he had succeeded ley said what they learned can’t do it all by ourselves so in reapplying for benefits. from last year’s events was, we want to be able to reach “That gentleman filed “77 claims for disability out to our partners and stake- new claims for me because compensation was submitted holders in the community I am reapplying, and he and out of those 77 claims, because this is where all the was so helpful, walked me 45 were approved, many of work is done at the grass root through everything and it whom received at least five level. I’ve heard about the was way quicker today than years of back pay. So we saw different events and I had the when I first applied. At the a 70 percent approval rate on opportunity to fly out here VA they are so busy but here the claims we were able to and support it and to see it I got right in and they did all process all within a 59-day firsthand. My team is here the work for me, this is real- window.” from the Center for Minority ly great having this here for According to data from Veterans, and we have Juan- us,” Anthony Caldwell, U.S. the Center for Minority Vet- ita Mullen, retired U.S. Air Navy veteran said. erans, Native Americans are Force who is our American Cherokee Nation will be the least population to access Indian/Alaska Native Liai- hosting two events in June VA Health Benefits, even son. This population we want and August, Seminole Na- though they served the coun- to make sure we reach … the tion will host an event also try at a higher per capita rate. bottom line is we love our in August and Osage Nation Because of that data, Stephen veterans,” Dillard said. will be hosting an event to be Dillard, Center for Minority Bryan Sykes, Cheyenne announced. Veterans, executive director and Arapaho Tribes’ Office For more information traveled to Oklahoma from of Veteran Affairs director contact Culley at 405-626- Washington, D.C. to observe said if only one veteran re- 3426 or by email mary.cul- first hand the event and to ceived benefits where there [email protected]. For more in- show his support. were none, than he consid- formation about the Office As executive director Dil- ered the event to be a suc- of Veteran Affairs contact lard served as the principal cess. Sykes at 405-422-7789 or by advisor to the Secretary of “We want to get the word email at gsykes@c-a-tribes. Veterans Affairs on the adop- out to all the veterans we’re org. tion and implementation of here to help,” Sykes said. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7 Eating Breaking Your Gradeschooler’s healthy Unhealthy Food Habit for DIABETES Tara Conway, MS, RD, LD, CDE Calendar C&A Diabetes Wellness Program Just like any investment, should not be labeled “good” in easy reach in the refrig- force it, but try again. Domestic Violence Programs April Sexual As- teaching your child healthy or “bad”, nor should it be erator. Gradeschoolers feel As you make a commit- sault Awareness Month meetings 8:30-10 a.m. April 1, 2019 in the main lobby of the Dept. habits now will pay off in the restricted. Instead, keep less more independent when they ment to healthier eating, of Administration building in Concho, Okla. long run. nutritious foods at home so have options, so try keeping you’ll reap from some great 10:30-11:30 a.m. April 11, 2019 at the Clinton Communi- Kids who nibble on nutri- kids know it’s available and a snack drawer of healthier benefits- both now and in ty Center in Clinton, Okla. ent-rich foods from a young they don’t have to sneak it. items and let them choose a the future. Setting up chil- 6-8 p.m. April 24, 2019 at the Whirlwind Mission in Wa- age are more likely to main- Ask them how eating “fun” food from it every day. If you dren for a lifelong habit of tonga, Okla. tain those good habits later or ‘play’ foods such as des- want your kids to eat more a healthy relationship with 6-11 p.m. April 27, 2019 at the Concho Community Cen- in life. Although it can be serts makes them feel phys- fruit, offer if pre-sliced or cut food will help them live a ter in Concho, Okla. easy for families to slip into ically and emotionally. Talk in fun shapes. more productive and enjoy- unhealthy food habits, with to them about how it feels to Learning to Like New able life. some practice, you can steer eat too much and how they Foods SAVE THE DATE! April Book Club Meeting 12-1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Cheyenne and your child toward healthier can eat a satisfying amount A carrot may not be as NYPD CAMP JUNE 10-14, Arapaho Tribal Library located in the Dept. of Education choices. without feeling uncomfort- exciting as a cookie- at first. 2019. REGISTRATION building in Concho, Okla. This month’s reading will be, Beyond Restriction able. But take heart, stick with the IS NOW OPEN! FIRST Where The Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. When you’re trying to Focus on Nutritious plan and celebrate small vic- COME FIRST SERVE! Light Lunch will be served. The Book Club meets on the break an unhealthy food hab- Foods tories as you make gradual For more information and first Thursday of every month. For more information call it, forbidding certain foods Be sure to have plen- changes. tips on health and wellness 405-422-7638. that are already in the home ty of healthful alternatives Eating is a learned behav- contact Tara Conway at the may lead to behavioral prob- available to fill the spot of ior and just as kids learn how Diabetes Wellness Program lems such as tantrums and any foods you may have re- to ride a bike by falling nu- 405-422-7685 or email tcon- Benefit Dance for Sebastian Whiteshirt April 6, 2019 at the Watonga Community Center in Wa- sneaking food. The more you moved from the home. Wash merous times, they learn how [email protected]. tonga, Okla. restrict a certain food, the and cut fresh fruits and veg- to eat by trying new foods at Source: https://www.eatright. org/foode/nutrition/healthy-eat- Gourd dance at 4 p.m., supper at 5 p.m., with dance to more tempting it will be for etables into pieces ahead of least 15 times. If they don’t inggg/breaking-your-gradeschool- follow. children. That is why food time, then, place them with- like it, no problem. Don’t ers-unhealthy-habits. Sebastian is a 17 year old junior at Watonga High School who has accepted, and will be attending the Down Under Track & Field 2019 events in Australia. MC Willie Bullcoming, HS Jason Goodblanket, HM Byron Byrd, HL Edwina Whiteman, HLB Cade Pyle, HLG Rae’kel Love, Co-Host Buffalomeat Descendants, Honored Elder Ruth Brooks, Honored Guest Ariana Borjas, and AD Amick Birdshead. For more information contact Leatrice Gonzalez at 580- 91-2736 or Theda Orange at 580-715-0281.

Graduation Dance for Dyson Plumley Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Geary Community Center in Geary, Okla. Dinner at 6 p.m. with dance to follow. Dyson is the son of Earl Plumley and Katherine Johnson and the grandson of Murray MedicineBird, the late Karen Coker MedicineBird and Cozetta Johnson. Dyson is a 2019 graduate of El Reno High School. MC Asa Littlebird, HS Budda Birdshead, HMD Hershel Gorham, HLD Jamie Yellowfish, HLBD Trevor Harrison, HLGD Kierah Thunderbull, Honored Elder Dara Franklin, Honored Veteran Alvin Sage and AD Delbert Hail.

Honor/Birthday Dance for Ervin Bull and Jaryn Charles Moss (2 years old) Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Clinton Community Center in Clinton, Okla. Supper at 5:30 p.m. with dance to follow. Inviting everyone to come and enjoy the evening with Er- vin and our grandson Jaryn. Special invitation to all Kit Fox Clan and other Societies. MC Wilbur Bullcoming, HM Gary Lime, HS Max ‘Hoolie’ Watan, HL Bobbie Ann Hamilton, AD Rafael Cassio, Hon- ored Veteran Trever Aquilar, U.S. Army, and special Honored Guests Gov. Reggie Wassana and Lt. Gov. Gib Miles. For more information call 580-348-0125.

American Legion Post 401 Presents Bingo 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 7, 2019 at the Clinton Community Center in Clinton, Okla. Noon meal 12 p.m. Single play or packets. Everyone invited to attend. All proceeds go towards funding for the American Legion Post 401.

C2/A2 Districts Easter Event 1-4 p.m. Saturday April 13, 2019 at the Geary City Park in Geary, Okla. and 1-4 p.m. Saturday April 19 at the Kingfisher In March El Reno In- university representatives City Park in Kingfisher, Okla. Catered lunch with Easter egg dian Education and Chey- and received materials spe- hunt. For more information call C2 office at 405-422-7480 of enne and Arapaho TEDNA cific to programs at UCO. A2 office at 405-422-7440. NYCP chaperoned a group A major focal point was of eighth grade Native the Mass Communications Youth from Etta Dale Ju- building where students 75th Birthday and Honor Dance for Merle Big nior High to the University learned about podcasts and Medicine Lopez April 13, 2019 at the Concho Community Center in Con- of Central Oklahoma (UC). media coverage. cho, Okla. Gourd dance at 3 p.m., supper at 5 p.m. In honor of The group was invited to The programs would Merle Big Medicine the family will sponsor a Men Straight attend the third annual Na- like to thank UCO for help- dance, Women’s Old Style Buckskin dance and Cloth dance tive American preview day ing to strengthen the educa- for 18 years and older. Also a Tiny Tot contest and Pretty held at the UCO. They took tional opportunities for our Shawl contest. Cash prizes. a college tour, met with native youth. MC Wilber Bullcoming, HS Kendall Kaulay, HMD Moose Mia Sylmar, HLD Eloise Rice Meeker, HBD Moosie Mia Sylmar, HGD Payton Saige Hawk (4), AD Garrell ‘Vilas’ Gwoompi and Honored Guest San Carlos Grandson Jacom Wilson. For more information contact Larry Brown at 928-961- 6354 or Wilma Big Medicine at 405-412-9774.

Graduation Dance for Jaxson Aaron Panana April 20, 2019 at the Clinton Community Center in Clin- ton, Okla. Dinner at 5 p.m. with dance to follow. Jaxson is the son of the late Gerald Panana Jr. Paternal grandparents are Gerald Panana Sr., and the late Marcella Howlingwolf Panana. Jaxson is the son of Kayty Curtis and his maternal grandparents are the late Amiel George Curtis and Rosalyn Curtis of Navajo, N.M. He is a 2019 graduate of Clinton High School. MC Burl Buffalomeat, HS Roger Davis, HMD Melvin Miles, HLD Edwina Whiteman, HLBD Cerone Irvin James Goodblanket, HLGD Adele Greeley, Honored Veteran David ‘Beano’ Fanman III, Host is Red Moon Gourd Clan and AD is Bart Williamson.

Graduation Honor Dance for Darrin ‘Looking Buf- falo’ Willis Orange Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Hammon Community Center in Hammon, Okla. Supper at 5 p.m. with dance to follow. Darrin is a 2019 graduate of Hammon High School. MC Wilbur Bullcoming, HS Cheevers Toppah, HMD Henry Hunter, HLD Edwina Whiteman, HTBD Winslow Big Medicine, HTGD Savanna Pena, Honored Veteran Gerald

CALENDAR OF EVENTS / pg. 8 PAGE 8 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei continuedGARCIA from pg. 4 opportunities for individuals said. that standard, to hold proper going to be a judge,’ were, to change. Through federal law trib- procedure and make sure if ‘Do I really deserve this? Do Calendar Panana, Honored Families are the children of the late Maxine “I hope to bring a fair and al courts either fall under someone is appearing before I deserve to wear a robe and Candy and the Cynthia Osage Family, Honored Elder Sandra impartial system that gives CFR courts or they have the me they are aware of their be a judge?’ Racelis and ADs Ethan ‘Sonny’ Byrd and Derek Whiteskunk. individuals a chance to work authority to create their own rights and they are knowing- “And I think those are For more information call 405-637-6036. on themselves, if they are court inside their own Sover- ly making the decisions they important thoughts for me willing to accept the help, eign Nation, and the Chey- are making, whether it is to to remember and contin- and hold people accountable. enne and Arapaho Tribes plea guilty or requesting a ue to work to deserve it. I Northern Arapaho Sundance Sponsor Dance for I credit the judges I have created a court and adopted trial or accepting a sentence, think that will keep my feet Grant Fletcher May 11, 2019 at the Concho Community Center in Con- practiced under in western their own criminal code. It whatever it is and in order to grounded. As practicing at- cho, Okla. Supper at 5 p.m. with dance to follow. Oklahoma for what I am is through that criminal code bring the respect it deserves, torneys we have a joke we MC Alan Fletcher, HS Frank Mosqueda, HMD John kind of going to model my- the tribes have the right to specifically the criminal call black robe fever where Cannon, HLD Debbie AllRunner, HLBD Punkin Blackowl, self after. Someone said the enforce the law on any trust docket, I have to hold my- we say well they’ve for- HLGD Arlyen Muskett, Honored Family Dara Franklin’s other day I was a lot more land. self to a standard of formal- gotten what it’s like to be a Family, Honored Elder Reda Pawnee and AD Earl Plumley. formal than they were used “If you look at the bound- ity, a standard of procedure practicing attorney, and it’s to, which I think by doing aries of the tribes that will and a standard of respecting mainly just us griping as trial that if you can hold someone include all the way out in a person’s rights all while attorneys but I want to keep Comanche Ponies 51st annual Powwow May 11, 2019 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, Expo accountable for their actions Hammon or Woodward, preserving the dignity of the my feet grounded, be just, be Building, 920 S. Sheridan in Lawton, Okla. The powwow is and make them respect the City, any crimes committed accused.” strict but be fair and respect- free and open to the public. A special invitation to all mothers. process they are more like- on those lands will come Though even after hold- ful and just remember where Gourd dance at 12 p.m. supper break at 5 p.m., Grand En- ly to go through the steps to to Concho,” Garcia said. ing his first docket as the I come from.” try at 6 p.m. Contests in all categories. All arts & crafts ven- say, ‘hey I’m going to get “I think the court system at presiding judge, Garcia said Garcia has been married for dors welcomed, $40 set up fee. For more information, contact better or I know what’s wait- Concho is held to a standard it still feels surreal for him. 16 years to September Garcia Lowell Nibbs at 580-583-5279 or via email at lowellnibbs@ ing for me on the other side by federal law and I feel it is His first thoughts after hear- and has three daughters, Carys yahoo.com. as my punishment,’” Garcia my duty as a judge to uphold ing the words, ‘hey you’re 12, Maya 9 and Danica 5. OBITUARIES Henry Martin Blackbear Robert Lewis Spottedcorn 2003. He was active Stella Bessie Blackbear, Bobby was raised N.M., and Julianna Spot- academically as well maternal grandfather Al- in Geary and attend- tedcorn of Taos, N.M., his as in track, basket- bert Slivers Jr., and mater- ed Geary Schools. He grandchildren Jarvis Spot- ball and baseball. He nal grandmother Mary Lou was a member of the tedcorn of Oklahoma City, was a member of the Tso, paternal aunts Imogene Cheyenne and Arapa- Antonio Spottedcorn of scholastic team and Blackbear and Frances Doc- ho Tribe, and a mem- Geary, Okla., Janice Spotted- was a member of the tor and paternal uncle An- ber of the Geary Indi- corn of Seiling, Okla., Moses Boy Scouts of Ameri- thony Taua Roman Nose and an Baptist Church. Spottedcorn of Hawaii, and can and Fellowship of maternal uncles Fred Slivers He was preceded Aleluia Spottedcorn of Ha- Christian Athletes, as and Alvin Slivers. in death by his par- waii, his brothers Michael well at the R.O.T.C. He is survivied by his ents Marcus Harrison Dean Spottedcorn of Geary, He went on to con- parents Ralph and Seno- and Gloria Spotted- Okla. and Kyle Harrison of tinue his education at ria Blackbear of Watonga, corn, his wife Jan- El Reno, Okla., his sister, Southwestern Oklaho- Okla., two sisters Frances ice Spottedcorn, two Mollie Harrison of El Reno, ma State University in Blackbear of Ft. Definance, sons Johnny Allen Okla., as well as many other Weatherford, Okla. Ariz., and Amanda Black- Loneman and Aar- relatives and friends. Henry Martin Blackbear Henry was em- bear of Watonga, Okla., was born July 13, 1983 to on Spottedcorn, his A traditional all night ployed with Lucky Star Casi- brother John Paul Black- daughter Gloria Spot- wake service was held March Ralph and Senoria Lou (Sliv- no as a security guard as well bear of Watonga, Okla., and ers) Blackbear in Lawton, Robert Lewis Spottedcorn tedcorn his grandpar- 21 at the Geary Community as holding other positions. by numerous uncles, aunts, ents Theodore and Angeline Center in Geary, Okla. Okla. At birth he was given He is a member of the Chey- nieces and nephews, grand- was born on Jan. 10, 1960 two Indian names by, first, in Clinton, Okla. to Mar- Pratt and Frederick and Inze Funeral services were enne and Arapaho Tribes of children, other family and Harrison. held March 22 at the First his grandfather, ‘Heh-Goo- Oklahoma and also of Nava- numerous friends including cus Harrison Sr. and Gloria ny-Mah’ meaning Strong Ar- Jean Spottedcorn. He passed Survivors include his Baptist Church in Geary, jo descent. He belonged to his namesake Douglas Mar- children Curtis Spottedcorn Okla., followed by an Inter- row and by his grandmother, the Native American Church tin Jordan Blackbear. away on March 15, 2019 in ‘Muhn-ni-Multz’ meaning Oklahoma City at the age of of Oklahoma City, Trevor ment at the Pedro Cemetery and was ordained by his A traditional wake service Armijo of Jemez Pueblo, in Geary. New Comer. He passed away grandfather Eugene Black- was held March 10 at the 59. Thursday March 7, 2019 in bear Sr., as a Roadman and Watonga Community Center the Watonga Mercy Hospital has received Chief Joe An- in Watonga, Okla. Funeral Delfred White Crow in Watonga, Okla. telope’s chief peyote and a services were held March 11 several reservations Saulivan White Crow, three Henry was raised his en- member of the Bow String at the same venue, officiated in the United States sisters, Glorietta Whiteman, tire life in Watonga, grad- Society. by Eugene Blackbear Jr, and and Canada. He has Margaret Starr and Wil- uating from Watonga High He was preceded in death others, followed by a buri- pastored churches lie Jean Kauley. He was School with honors in 2001. by his paternal grandfather al at the Blackbear Family in Kewadin, Mich., also preceded in death by He also graduated fro Riv- Eugene Blackbear Sr., and Cemetery north of Watonga, Elk City, Okla., his maternal grandparents, erside Indian School in his paternal grandmother Okla. and Clinton, Okla. Dog Woman, Harold White Lorne Dean Fixico Delfred met a young Turtle and paternal grand- March 17, 2019 in Seminole, Okla. and Tabitha man by the name father Teddy Red Cherries. Pawnee, Okla. He was Fixico of Shawnee, Okla., of Kenny Wiley in He is survived by his wife of born July 31, 1966 to five brothers T.J. Fixico of 1988 while at the 54 years Eleanor (Stoneraod) parents Rev. Thom- Shawnee, Jerrald Fixico of Feast of Taberna- White Crow of the home, six as Fixico and Katie Shawnee, Edmond Fixico of cles in Sedro Wool- children Delfred “Bunny” Delfred White Crow was (Haag) Fixico. , Marlon Fixi- ley, Wash. Delfred White Crow Jr. and wife, born Nov. 22, 1944 to Susie Lorne graduated co of Idaho and Milo Harjo was stricken with renal fail- Erma, Deanna Wiley and (White Turtle) and Alfred from Strother High of Ada, Okla., two sisters ure and Kenney was an ex- husband Kenny, Chloe Hen- White Crow in Abilene, Tex- School in 1984. He Maurine Fixico of Oklaho- act match and donated him riquez and husband Angelo as and passed away March was a member of the ma City, Beverly Mason of one of his kidneys in 2007. Barbara White Crow, all of 17, 2019 in Burns Flat, Okla. Cheyenne Arapaho North Dakota, five grand- He was a member of the Elk City, Eugene Big Horse, White Crow attended his Tribes of Oklahoma. children and a host of other Indian Baptist Church in Tacoma, Wash. and Ruby schooling in Clinton. When Lorne worked as a family and friends. Elk City; he enjoyed the Big Horse, Elko, Nev., and he was a young man he brick mason for Free Wake services were held outdoors, fishing, going brother Robert White Crow, worked for Sequoyah Mills Bird Masonry located March 20 at the Snake Creek to the lake and watching Clinton, Okla. Furniture Factory in Elk in Shawnee, Okla. Baptist Church in Little, Championship Wrestling. Wake services were held City and the Eismen Mud Survivors include Okla. Funeral services were He is preceded in death by March 21 at the Clinton Company in Clinton. Del- one son Darren Fixico held March 21 at the same his parents, two sons, Tom- Community Center in Clin- fred accepted the Lord in and his wife Jessimia venue, followed by an In- my Stoneroad and Peyton ton, Okla. Funeral services Lorne Dean Fixico, 52, a 1969 and that has been his of Shawnee, Okla., two terment at the Snake Creek Big Horse and a daughter were held March 22 at the resident of Shawnee, Okla., focus for the past 50 years. daughters Angel Fixico of Church Cemetery. Marla Jean Big Horse, three same venue, followed by an passed from this life on He has pastored churches brothers Woodrow White Interment at the Clinton City and impacted many lives on Crow, Mark Bearbow, and Cemetery. ton High School inRoberta 1951. ald, Mansfield,Ann Wermy Texas, two She was married to Glenn sons Edward Wermy and Sherie Orange Yellowman Wermy on Aug. 16, 1958 wife, Lee Ann, Tualatin, Ore. Sherie Orange Coyote of Concho and in Clinton and they made and Kris Wermy and wife Yellowman was born grandchilden, Cierra Carney, Clinton their home. She Morgan, Lake Oswezo, Ore. Feb.19, 1959 in Clin- Crista Carney, James Levi, was employed with the She is survived by six grand- ton, Okla., and passed Anthony Pedro, Casey Levi, children, Kias Roberts, from this earth on Lillie Levi and Aziah Pedro. and the Indian Health Birdie Wermy, Gayley Mor- March 12, 2019. Preceding her in death are Services in Medical Re- rison, Lee Wermy, Garrett Sherie worked at her parents Nelson Sr., and cords Administration, George and Logan George, Lucky Star Casino. Ruth Sittingbull Orange, sis- retiring after 45 years. 11 great-grandchildren, Sherie is survived ter Mildred Perry and brother She was a faithful and ac- Leila Ann Wermy, Skyler by her husband An- Michael Orange. tive member of the First Morrison, Kaiya Morrison, thony Ray Akeen of An all night traditional Christian Church; she April Wermy, Eddie Wermy, the home in Oklaho- wake service was held March loved to read, she was Kias Wermy, Kasen Wer- ma City, sons Nelson 14 at the Concho Communi- active in the Red Hatters my, Kache Wermy, Jackson Yellowman of Pawnee ty Center in Concho, Okla. Club and spending time George, Oliver George, and and Lee Yellowman Funeral services were held Roberta Ann Wermy was with her grandchildren. Aydrian. of El Reno, daughter March 15 at the same venue born Aug. 13, 1933 to Edward She was preceded in death Wake services were held Mary Yellowman of with Rev. George Akeen of- G. Burns and Birdie (Kias) by her husband, parents, March 19 at the Kiesau Lee Oklahoma City, broth- ficiating, followed by an In- Burns in Concho, Okla. and and three brothers Edmond Funeral Chapel in Clinton, er Nelson Orange Jr. of terment at the Concho Indian passed away March 16, 2019 Burns, Cedric All- Runner Okla. Funeral services were El Reno, sister Janelle Cemetery. in the Southwest Memorial and William “Billy” Burns. held March 20 at the First Hospital in Lawton, Okla. She is survived by two Christian Church, followed Roberta was raised in Clin- daughters, Agnes Wermy, by an Interment at the Clin- ton and graduated from Clin- Oklahoma City and Birdie ton City Cemetery. George and husband, Ger- May You Rest In Peace ... Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 9 Congratulations

The Cheyenne and Arap- and serve. This oath does aho American Legion Post not expire and as aging vet- 401 represented the The erans we also need members Cheyenne and Arapaho to help us represent, serve Shout out to Cheyenne people honorably this past and protect. Many of you and Arapaho youth weekend. The American Le- out there know us and when Emet Moshe Longhon gion Post 401 thanks all our we do an event as for his achievement as people who support us with March we serve and are al- the State Basketball our fundraisers. Without this ways invited back because Academic Champion in we would not be able to do we want to represent proud- the 6A Boys Basketball Congratulations to Daisy events such as this as well as ly as men and women war- Doctor for being recognized State Tournament. funerals for tribal members, riors. We take pride in who as an Honor Student at Eiber Emet is junior at dances and other events as we are and let people know Elementary in Lakewood, Colo. Stillwater High School. we are self sufficient without the Cheyenne and Arapaho We love you very much and are tribal help. We are members people are alive and well in who served during wartime Indian country and the Unit- Congratulations to Summer so proud of you. and took an oath to protect ed States of America. Camp and Donovan Ramirez Your family for an incredibly awesome theatrical performance at El Reno High School!

continuedPAGEANT from pg. 6 shy and now I talk to a lot of people,” Perla admitted. In her final moments as Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma City, Perla openly shared advice of her own for the upcoming titleholders. LEGALS: NOTICE BY PUBLICATION “Always have your crown cleaned and have extra safety cont’d. pg. 10 pins,” Perla said. Alongside her sister, Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Anjelica Gunville, 11, also held the previous title of Little Miss Seminole Nation and was familiar to the world of pag- eantry. “It’s been really exciting and I liked it because it’s really fun, there’s really no words to express it,” Anjelica said. One by one, each contestant went on stage to introduce themselves in their Native language, described the unique- ness of their regalia and the Junior Miss and Miss Indian Oklahoma City candidates also shared their cultural related talents for judges. In promoting leadership and creating opportunities to en- courage future leaders among American Indians through the Miss Indian Oklahoma competition, Changing Winds Cul- tural Society Chairman Patricia Nimsey said it’s not just a princess title. “It’s a good opportunity, especially for the young ones, they learn poise, they learn how to speak, they learn how they should act in public and at events and by the time they’re done, they’re well knowledgeable,” Nimsey said. Changing Winds Cultural Society was founded in 1992 with the first Miss Indian Oklahoma City titleholder and ex- The 2018-2019 Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Indian tended other titles in the following years. In 1994 the first Oklahoma City wave their final goodbyes to the audience. Junior Miss titleholder was added and by 1995 the Little Miss titleholder was added. carrying on after all these years,” Nimsey said. Having been involved with the organization for over 20 The winning candidates for the competition were Mi- years, Nimsey said she had been under the leadership of for- cheala Kihega, Otoe-Missouri Tribe of Oklahoma, who was mer Director Shirley Wapskineh. crowned Miss Indian Oklahoma City, Aubrey Berry, Kiowa “We’re just trying to carry on her journey … our mem- and Chickasaw, who was crowned Junior Miss Indian Okla- bership is open and we’re a very small organization and we homa City and Isabell Gomez, Kiowa, who was crowned Lit- encourage others to join and help us get better. We’re still tle Miss Indian Oklahoma City. PAGE 10 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei CLASSIFIEDS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS To apply please submit a tribal application, resume, diploma(s), transcripts, valid copy of driver’s license and a copy of CDIB (if applicable) to the Personnel Department, PO Box 38, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Concho, OK 73022 or call 405-422-7498 or email [email protected].

Administrative Assistance Asset Manager Fleet Management Program Fleet Management Program Closing: Until filled Closing: Until filled Qualifications: Qualifications: Completion from an accredited secretarial school and/or Completion from an accredited secretarial school and/or clerical course/program with a minimum of two years experi- clerical course/program with a minimum of two years experi- ence in clerical, secretary or receptionist work or equivalent. ence in clerical, secretary or receptionist work or equivalent. Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or G.E.D. certification. Must be willing and able to attend vari- G.E.D. certification. Must be willing and able to attend vari- ous training and/or certification programs as directly related ous training and/or certification programs as directly related to job duties and responsibilities. Applicant must provide a to job duties and responsibilities. Applicant must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the Oklahoma Dept. of Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety. Must possess a current Oklahoma state driver’s Public Safety. Must possess a current Oklahoma state driver’s license. Must pass pre-hire drug and alcohol screening. license. Must pass pre-hire drug and alcohol screening. SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable

Compliance Director Compliance Officer Gaming Commission Gaming Commission Closing: Until filled Closing: Until filled Qualifications: Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Post high High school diploma or equivalent required. Post high school courses/degrees at community/junior college level in school courses/degrees at community/junior college level in administration/law desired. Regulatory, law enforcement or administration/law desired. Regulatory, law enforcement or equivalent experience is desirable. Must be a U.S. citizen and equivalent experience is desirable. Must be a U.S. citizen and a minimum of 21 years of age. Possess and maintain a valid a minimum of 21 years of age. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Complete background investigation. Suc- driver’s license. Complete background investigation. Suc- cessfully complete the commission’s training program and cessfully complete the commission’s training program and adhere to commission policy prohibiting an employee from adhere to commission policy prohibiting an employee from gambling or playing any licensed game or gaming device gambling or playing any licensed game or gaming device within the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal lands. Strong work within the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal lands. Strong work ethic, available to work evenings and weekends. ethic, available to work evenings and weekends. SALARY: Negotiable SALARY: Negotiable Education Manager Executive Director Head Start Dept. of Social Services Closing: Until filled Closing: Until filled Qualifications: Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or ad- Completion of master’s degree in social work and vanced degree preferred, or equivalent coursework in early demonstrated basic professional competence in techniques, childhood education with early education teaching experi- methods, theory and practice of social work. Must possess ence. A minimum of three years teaching experience in early knowledge and understanding gained through graduate and childhood program. Computer experience a must. Knowl- study and supervised work of case work, group work and/or edge of Head Start Performance Standards. Ability to clearly community organization practice and the skill to apply these articulate the program’s goals and philosophy and the role of factors to department clientele. Understanding of different the early childhood development. Leadership ability in the laws related to the administration of the department programs area of planning, organizing, monitoring and implementing including, but not limited to, the Indian Child Welfare Act program design. Maintain compliance with Criminal History and HIPPA. Possess communication skills, written and oral. Registry and random drug testing. SALARY: Negotiable Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality on all client matters. OSBI and criminal background check required. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. Prefer knowledge Foreman/Field Supervisor of Cheyenne and Arapaho/Native American cultures and val- Road Maintenance Program ues. Ability to work with difficult clientele with various social Closing: Until Filled problems and/or needs. Qualifications: SALARY: Negotiable Bachelor’s degree in asset management, grant manage- ment, professional or civil engineering or heavy equipment operator’s certification preferred. However associates degree with minimum two year’s experience as a road maintenance field supervisor and/or road construction foreman acceptable. High school diploma or G.E.D. certification required. Must have an acceptable driving record and provide a current Mo- tor Vehicle Report from the Oklahoma State Dept. of Public Safety and possess a current Oklahoma driver’s license. Must pass a pre-hire drug and alcohol screen/test to adhere to the established Drug-Free Workplace Act. Cheyenne and Arapa- ho preference. SALARY: Negotiable

Concho Child Development Center Closure Notification

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Child Development Program, Concho, is pleased to announce a complete interior remodel as a result of additional 2018 Federal funding the center was approved for. The center will be required to be closed March 22, 2019 to April 5, 2019 for the first phase of the remodel project. The program staff will be available via email/cell and will be onsite for the majority of the closure. For more information or questions contact Megan Hart by email, [email protected] or by calling 405-409- 0436 or Jennifer Riggles by email, jriggles@c-a-tribes. org or by calling 405-227-9786. Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 11

TIM RICHARD, Watonga High School Interview by Latoya Lonelodge

Portraying confidence and a playing here, I was 13 or 14. vice? What buoyant personality, Tim Richard, What is it about the sport that My uncle Steve gives me a lot of are some 18, felt bittersweet in his final mo- you love the best? advice but he’s mostly like don’t let of your ments on the basketball court as a It’s more like an art, you could nobody knock you down, just keep hobbies senior. say. your head up. (what do Born in El Reno, Okla., and What has been your biggest ac- Do you have a saying or motto you like to raised in Watonga, Okla., Richard complishment in the sport so far? that you live your life by? do when The president. progressed as a player and as a I’m almost able to dunk. Don’t give up. not playing sports)? What would be a dream come student from the day he first found What is your biggest accom- Who or what inspires you the Well I play basketball outside true for you in your life? interest in basketball. Standing 6’1, plishment in the classroom so far? most? of school, I hangout with my little Probably become a professional Richard played post for the Waton- Making good grades. My uncle Steve, he used to be cousins and I play video games. basketball player. ga Eagles basketball team. What is your GPA? bad back then and then he made What kinds of music do you en- Who is your favorite athlete of When did you first begin playing 3.0 changes around his life and now joy listening to? all time? and how? What goals have you set for he’s living good and I want to live I prefer old school, like 70’s, Kyrie Irving. I played in Yukon for a little bit yourself in sports, school? like that someday. 60’s over new school. Which team is your favorite then I stopped but my older cous- Just to be a better me or better What does your routine workout What is one thing about you that team? in Dante he got me to start playing player all around and graduate. consist of to stay fit for your sport? no one else knows? Boston Celtics. basketball more and then started What actions are you taking to How often? I don’t know, everybody knows What are your immediate plans reach these goals? Every morning before I come to stuff about me. after graduating high school? I usually go to this school I do 50 push-ups and then Were you ever bullied in school? I’ll probably go to college at church and play basketball after school and before I go to bed. What steps do you feel should be OCU. a lot or I go to the tennis My uncle gets me up everyday. taken to protect those being bullied What would be your advice to courts and hoop. What are one or two things in in schools today? younger kids coming up behind What has been the most your training, that you feel are One, go talk to a counselor or you? exciting game you have keys to you being successful in your someone, get advice from them Don’t let anybody tell you you played in? sport? first, talk to your parents and if can’t be something, you can be any- Probably Yukon, it was I would say getting strong, so you’re ready then whoever your thing you want don’t let anybody pretty fun, it was a tourna- people don’t bully you around. bully is go up and confront them. tell you different. ment and we were losing by What is your favorite meal be- How do you combat drug & al- Tim’s parents are Timothy two points and my friend fore or after a game? cohol use by peer pressure? Richard Sr., and Mandy Garcia. Trey, he hit a game winning Probably just a sandwich from I really wouldn’t do anything His grandparents are Josephine three pointer, it was crazy. Sonic. like that, some people do that but Goodbear and Henry Richard Sr. What is the best advice Who has had the biggest impact that’s not for me. Tim’s siblings are Kaeli Swallow, you have ever been given on your life? If you could change one thing in AJ Swallow, Leo Loneman, Alex and who gave you that ad- My uncle Steve. the world, what would it be? Loneman, Trachele Richard, Tyson Farrow and Erica Whiteshield. Higher Education hosts junior/ senior spring conference Prepping Native Youth for College In helping to assist Amer- year and senior year to the ican Indian and Alaska test score that they’re com- Native students in public fortable with and they get a schools, Williams said that free waiver from the school. JOM provides educational We pay for one, JOM pays support assistance. for one, resources are avail- “It could be class fees, se- able, especially through our nior class fees, ACT fees, it tribes who want to help, we could also be athletic shoes want students to be success- for those who are in sports ful, we want them to go to or students that are needing college to get their degree, P.E. shoes, we help with that, we want them to come back we also help with school and work for the tribes. We uniform fees, so if there’s a need educated tribal mem- school that requires uniforms bers so we do all we can to Senior Madison Slinkey (right) talks with Wanda we can help pay for those encourage them, push them Whiteman, Higher Education coordindator during the Ju- fees, band instrument rental and let them be successful in nior/Senior Spring Conference in Clinton, Okla. fees, anything that’s school life and be happy with their related,” Williams said. career and be knowledgeable Latoya Lonelodge lines, FAFSA, Pell or apply- Williams said that JOM about something they have Staff Reporter ing for scholarships, nothing, also assists with student ac- an interest in, whatever it we were just on our own … tivity fees and even fees that may be,” Whiteman said. With more and more this is really something that aren’t school related, such as In preparing for future ed- American Indian students we have to offer the students eyeglass assistance. ucational endeavors, repre- Photos / Latoya Lonelodge gaining interest in college now to help them in plan- “We felt like eye glass sentatives were present from Ariana Borjas, 17, and Calli Thompson, 17, students furthering their education, ning and on the importance assistance is a need in the military personnel and col- from Clinton, Okla., attended the Jr-Sr Spring Conference more opportunities arise to of applying early, meeting school because some stu- leges such as Southwestern at the Frisco Center in Clinton, Okla. prepare students for the next deadlines, asking questions dents can’t see and they need Oklahoma Southern Univer- chapter after graduating high and getting their parents in- their eyes checked, they need sity (SWOSU) and Redlands school. volvement to let them know to get glasses, we help with Community College (RCC) On March 16 the Chey- what their seniors need to contact lens, we help with to showcase information enne and Arapaho Tribes’ help them better prepare up to $200 towards that ex- and some students took full Higher Education program themselves. There’s so many pense. We also provide driv- advantage of the conference hosted their annual junior things that we can help with,” er’s ed fees but we only do and the resources that were and senior spring conference Wanda Whiteman, Higher that now through the months presented to them. at the Frisco Center in Clin- Education coordinator said. of April and July and we Ariana Borjas, 17, from ton, Okla. One of the resources only help with half the total Clinton, Okla., said that ed- Attracting bright-eyed for students is the Johnson cost this go-around,” Wil- ucation is important for Na- and mindful students on an O’Malley (JOM) Program, liams explained. tive youth. early Saturday morning from “For JOM it’s very import- In presenting available re- “I think it’s important be- various locations throughout ant, especially this year, sources and information with cause not a lot of Natives go the Cheyenne and Arapaho JOM has came into law now students at the conference, to college and a lot of people Tribe’s communities, the and so there’s going to be Williams said she hopes that want to go to college but the conference aimed to high- some changes with the JOM more students and parents cost is a lot,” Boras said. Different programs within the Cheyenne and Arapaho light college preparation, program in the near future will become involved. Calli Thompson, 17, also Tribes were present to share information and services for educational resources and and it’s very important that “I’m hoping that they’ll from Clinton enjoyed the students. College representatives from Southwestern Okla- scholarship information. our students know about come and see us, ask ques- speakers and the information homa State College and Redlands were also present. Programs focused on JOM and what we can pro- tions and try to get the ser- that was shared on college Pictured l-r: Chris Sindone, Jessie Botone, Raven Mor- helping with the needs of vide in services, but also how vices they need and also to preparations at the confer- gan, Greg Spottedbird, Wanda Whiteman, Kristen Korst- tribal students in attendance important it is to get them inform their parents there is ence. “What I liked so far jens, Silvia Gaines, Francine Williams, Rachel Mowatt and offering their services and enrolled with our program assistance out there for them about the conference is that Emily Chavez. educating students on avail- because in the near future, and hopefully their parents they gave us an opportunity able resources. student enrollment is going will take advantage of that to talk about what we want- liked how they talked about because I do want to play “I always mention every to effect our funding so it’s service,” Williams said. ed to do and the military FAFSA because honestly I soccer, the costs and how far now and then that when I very important now that we Covering ACT fees is one representative, Sergeant O, don’t even know how to do it is from home … I’m really was a senior graduating from try to get the information out service provided by both the he talked to us and asked us that,” Thompson said. “I just grateful for them doing this high school nobody ever had to our students so they can JOM Program and the High- questions and made us ask want to see the best opportu- and offering it and I’m really a meeting with us and talked tell their parents how import- er Education Program. questions, he was trying to nities for me, the best school blessed to honestly have this to us about college prepara- ant it is to get involved with “We talk to juniors about ask us what we wanted to and not only for my educa- opportunity to help us for the tions, what we had to do to JOM,” Francine Williams, improving their ACT test do and he talked about his tion but also for what majors future.” get admitted, about dead- JOM coordinator said. score throughout their junior life and how to work. 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