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Lënapeí Pampil January 2016 ▪ Volume 39, Issue No. I

Fifth Annual Lenapeowsi Youth Christmas Party n December 19, 2015, the story of need in our community Sponsors for this year’s event OFifth Annual Lenapeowsi to come together for our young were: Cherokee Nation Busi- Foundation Youth Christmas people. After each child visited nesses, Delaware Tribe of Indi- Party fed over three-hundred Santa and obtained a gift, we had ans and employees, Delaware people and provided gifts to over a stomp and social dance. Mem- Trust Board, Delaware Nation, one-hundred and twenty Native bers from various other Tribes, Grand Lake Nutrition, and American children. Each year such as the Euchee and Shawnee last year’s Native Voices Ris- since the inception of this event, joined in with us. ing grant. Volunteers included: the participation doubles. Mi- The Foundation Board of Leslie Jerden, Andrea Maria, chelle Holley and Jason David Directors, Nicky Kay Mi- Cece Runnels, Tara and Haley Jones have worked many untold chael, PhD, Chairwoman; John Madden, Jason and Vicki Road- hours to assure these children Sumpter, Vice Chair; Michelle Block Norris, John Randoll, receive a good meal and present Holley, Secretary; Jason David Tara Beasley, David Frenchman, this Christmas season. The party Jones, Treasurer; Director, Levi and all the youth who pitched in began in the first years with a few Randoll; Honorary Elders, Kay at any point something needed volunteers who wrapped presents Anderson and Nancy Sumpter completing.■ all night and thirty youth. Today, would like to thank every spon- the increasing numbers tell us a sor and each of the volunteers.

BEGINNING SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 THE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS’ CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE WILL HOST AN AFTERNOON OF DRUMMING AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON VARIOUS OTHER CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AT THE DELAWARE TRIBAL CENTER THESE EVENTS WILL BE HELD EVERY OTHER SUNDAY. EACH OF THE SUNDAYS, WE WILL BEGIN AT 3 PM AND THEN AT ABOUT 5 PM WE WILL SHARE IN A POTLUCK MEAL. THE CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE WILL PROVIDE THE MEAT AT EACH OF THE POTLUCKS. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY DATES: JANUARY 10, JANUARY 24, FEBRUARY 7, FEBRUARY 21, MARCH 6, MARCH 20, AND APRIL 3. FUTURE DATES WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE DIN. PLEASE ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR YOUNGSTERS TO COME OUT AND PARTICIPATE. THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE OUR CULTURE IS TO INVOLVE OUR YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, WE WANT ALL OF OUR ADULTS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT IN THE LENAPE CULTURE TO COME OUT AND SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH EVERYONE. DELAWARE TRIBAL BUILDING

FORSYTHE HALL

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From the Desk of Chief Chet Brooks the Six Nation Confederacy, for tive in nature and the Delaware to keep the fires burning and the control of the Ohio valley, took were moved again, this time to music of their people alive pre- its toll on the tribe. As the Dutch, lands within the Cherokee Nation served Delaware culture through wish all tribal members a hap- English and French were compet- of Indian Territory. the founding of annual gatherings py and prosperous 2016. I ing to form alliances with tribes Prior to Oklahoma statehood, such as pow-wows and stomp On November the 8th our throughout the northeast, the Le- the Delaware people, as all other dances. Tribal elder Numerous Tribal Council met to initiate nape grappled with the Europe- tribes in the territory, were forced Fall Leaf is recognized as one of a strategic plan. This meeting ans and neighboring tribes while to accept the breakup of all com- the leaders of the day, who start- was facilitated by former Osage simultaneously dealing with the munal land holdings by way of ed the Delaware Pow wow in the Chief Jim Gray. We are attach- catastrophic impacts of disease the allotment of tribal lands. This early 1960s. This pow wow con- ing that plan in this edition of the which devastated the population. paved the way for Oklahoma tinues as one of the most beloved Delaware Indian News because The Delaware hold many dis- statehood and for even more dif- and treasured annual pow wows we want tribal members’ input tinctions in the founding of this ficulty, as all native people lost in all of Indian Country. into working that plan. I request country, chief among them is their tribal governments, and as In those years from the 1970s all tribal members to read the being the first tribe to enter into assimilation policies of the U.S. through the 1990s, the Delaware plan and give any input, espe- a treaty with the newly formed sought to kill the Indian to save Tribal government flourished cially regarding the five items of Wanishi United States of America. the man. With daily assaults while managing federal grants consensus and Chief Gray’s con- Chief Chet Brooks upon the preservation of Dela- and contracts which provided clusions near the end of his sum- [email protected]■ The Great Movement to ware culture, language and land, much needed services and jobs mary. I am interested in knowing Survive the Delawares also had to survive for their people. your responses. As the Grandfather tribe began being within the jurisdiction of Without a clear roadmap to to deal with a future after their the Cherokee Nation and subject exercise independent sover- Delaware Tribal Council move into the Ohio Valley, in- to Cherokee influence over any eignty in the 20th century, the ternal splits occurred as spiritual, direct relationship with the U.S. Delaware co-existed with the Strategic Planning Session economic and political differenc- Despite this condition, the Cherokee despite the on-again/ November 8, 2015, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. es became too divisive to keep Delaware people still contin- off-again federal recognition. In the tribe together. Even when ued to remain a vibrant, distinct the years that followed, Federal Jane Phillips Hospital, Bartlesville, OK these divisions forced bands to and prosperous tribe. Much like court challenges often occurred go in different directions, each other tribes during this era, Del- between the Delaware Tribe and Looking Back In the era of early contact with band carried with it, a shared his- aware cultural practices went the Cherokee Nation who ex- the European explorers, the Del- Like many tribal nations in the tory, culture, and a story that is underground and issues such as pressed jurisdiction over Dela- aware people were estimated to U.S., the Delaware have a his- being told to this day. language preservation and cer- ware independence within its be 15,000 strong, and were first tory that is clear and verifiable in As the story of the Delaware emonial dances were no longer 14 county jurisdictional area in recorded living near the tip of its existence as a distinct people Tribe of Indians continued in the province of the tribal govern- NE Oklahoma. This legal battle Manhattan Island by the Italian among the family of tribal na- the Ohio Valley, the Battle of ment. During this time in history, continued until 2005 when the explorer Giovanni da Verraz- tions. Starting in its pre-Colum- Fallen Timbers in 1795, and the Delaware culture was preserved federal courts ruled against Dela- zano. bian era, the reverence for the subsequent Treaty of Greenville, by families within the tribe. ware federal recognition. This Lenape (Delaware) among other An Era of Trade, Treaty, caused the tribe to move again These families who continued meant no exercise of Federal rec- tribes is often expressed by using Disease and Warfare further west. As western expan- the title “The Grandfather Tribe,” sion continued throughout the In the centuries that followed, the an acknowledgement that carries 19th century, the Delaware Tribe Lenape executed many agree- on to this day. continued to travel west in order ments with the Europeans such to establish a homeland. By the as the treaty with William Penn 1860s they were settled in their in 1682. This treaty further es- last reservation, near the Kansas tablished the Delaware as a re- River, in central Kansas. liable trading partner, with a Despite their success in estab- recognized jurisdiction, in areas lishing a homeland in Kansas, throughout the northeastern part pressure to move to Indian Ter- of the United States. ritory continued to plague the As competition for land and Tribe’s efforts to survive. political influence grew, with more European settlements mov- Life in Indian Territory, ing into their ancestral areas, a Cherokee Nation and Fed- time of simultaneous war and eral Recognition peace for the Tribe came about The post-Civil War treaties with for the Delaware. Warfare with the Delaware were mostly puni- January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 3 ognition could occur for the Dela- ment, but rather a summation of history. It is a character trait that in the way it is administered. We jurisdiction this also limits our ware Tribe without the consent of the points expressed in our stra- has helped us survive in our an- have an extremely fair Chief that economic opportunity to build a the Cherokee Nation. In 2008, a tegic planning session. Any omis- cient past as well as our recent gives our staff plenty of room to tax base of any kind. Memorandum of Understanding sions of historic facts that are part past. We have a talented tribal grow professionally and every Chief Brooks: We’ve lost that between the Cherokee Nation and of the official record are not to be membership that can come back member of the Tribal Council to historically brave trait that used to the Delaware Tribe restored the considered an editorial judgment and build the Delaware Tribe be heard. be in our character. When I think Delaware’s status as a federally on the part of Jim Gray D.B.A. again. We are uniquely blessed Chief Brooks: Despite our of all the hardships our ancestors recognized tribe. This enabled Gray Consultants. with so many highly educated status as a landless tribe, we use had to endure and overcome I the Delaware tribe access to fed- Delaware tribal members in pro- that status to gain much needed can’t believe we can’t figure out a SWOT Analysis eral services to work on behalf fessional careers today; we need attention on other matters of im- way to solve our problems today. of their people albeit with con- A SWOT analysis is a summary to find a way to tap into that re- portance when dealing with other We need to think BIG again! sent of the Cherokee Nation on of an organization’s strengths and source to help our tribe be more tribes, and federal and state gov- Nate: Our tribal popula- a case-by-case basis. Today, the weaknesses in both an internal successful. ernments. We have a great story tion is dispersed geographically relationship can be described as and external context. Placed on a Nicky: We are the first Treaty to tell when asking for assistance throughout the U.S. We all re- more collaborative with a shared grid it resembles something like Tribe. When we act in accordance and it’s our story that makes peo- member the day when the Dela- effort to respect each other’s roles the graphic below. with our historic past is when ple want to help us be success- ware Tribe was a close knit com- in this overlapping jurisdictional the Delaware Tribe is strong. In ful. Even though our recent fight munity of families, friends and condition. the most positive sense of the with the Cherokees has resulted neighbors. This hurts our ability word, “We are stubborn people,” in living with the MOU, we have to retain certain character traits The Delaware Tribe Today meaning, our commitment to our found common ground in gain- that helped us survive in the past, Delaware tribal sovereignty cultural values is an asset that ing Cherokee support for many both culturally and politically. has been exercised many times continues to define our people needed programs and services. With respect to the MOU with through the many treaties it en- today. We have a long history of Despite the obvious jurisdictional the Cherokee Nation, it leaves too tered into with foreign countries recognizing the strong women obstacles we have with the Cher- much to interpretation for future as well the United States. For in our tribe, which helps define okees, we have a much improved Cherokee Administrations who nearly half a millennium, centu- who are in many ways. While relationship with them today that may not share the goodwill the ries after European contact and we are struggling to preserve the we can use to our advantage. We current Cherokee Administration colonization of the Americas, Within the context of this graph, language, this effort to save our have a broad diversity of talent demonstrates towards us now. Delaware tribal sovereignty is you can see the obvious benefits language helps restore the bal- on this Council which allows us As a political matter, the MOU inherent and lives today in the from conducting a realistic as- ance of heart and mind in being to see a problem from many per- is simply unfair. Having ridden hearts and minds of its 10,000 sessment of the tribe. For any real Delaware. spectives and that often leads to the roller coaster of federal rec- tribal citizens. This is the Dela- effort to build a foundation that Annette: The Delaware people good decisions. ognition for the past 40 years has ware story, the product of Dela- draws upon the creativity, de- are peacemakers. This is a char- severely hurt our tribal members’ Weaknesses ware prayers going back over 400 termination and commitment by acter trait that helped our people ability to have confidence in Del- years, the legacy that the current the Delaware Tribe there must be to meet the challenges they faced Assistant Chief Griffith: The aware tribal sovereignty. We do leadership of the Delaware Tribal consensus among the leadership throughout history. Our current Delaware Constitution is not fit not have enough federal grants Council inherits. Despite repeated on where we are, what we can assets include our pending SBA for our current times. We have a helping us today. setbacks brought by colonial in- do, and what we must overcome 8(a) application, which holds the divided council these days which Nicky: Our tribe is dealing terference, wars, removal, disease in order to achieve agreed upon key for successful economic de- prevents us from fully meeting with a history of oppression. This and court decisions, the Delaware goals. While these assessments velopment in our immediate fu- today’s challenges. leads us to a mindset of attacking people have never given up their are not word-for-word quotes, it ture. We are blessed with a strong Benita: The lack of financial each other in times of crisis. We fight for survival as a people. This is a summation of the ideas ex- and active elders’ community that resources limits our options. This all know we have different styles is a story of abundance, loss, sur- pressed by each member. provides needed guidance and situation makes it difficult for of leadership and, like any tribe, vival, perseverance, stubbornness sustainable economic develop- Strengths wisdom to our younger genera- this often leads to internal conflict and a genuine love for all things tion. As a tribe we also operate a ment for our tribe, which leads to within our organization. We have Delaware. The eternal light that is Benita: The Delaware language, small but successful tribal gift a significant lack of involvement fallen out of touch with keeping passed down from generation to culture, and history are valuable shop and other tribal programs from our tribal members. up with what other tribes are do- generation exists today, for they assets we draw upon because our like our housing program. Annette: We are not getting ing. We need to benchmark what are the Grandfather Tribe. story is one that exerts Delaware Assistant Chief Griffith: We our fair share of federal grants. other tribes are doing so we can sovereignty. The Council also are doing more in the area of com- These grants are competitive and see if we can implement success- Disclaimer: I tried to connect possesses a broad range of skill munication. This is essential for we haven’t had a concerted effort ful programs and strategies that the various points in Delaware sets that give us the capacity to us to maintain our progress and to write grants for everything we work. We need to catch ourselves history, provided by the members meet today’s challenges. keep our people more informed, can. Combined with very little to from falling into a “Group Think” of the Council, to build a narra- Nate: We have an inherent abil- they are more likely to support no working capital, we are miss- mindset that often occurs when tive of your story. This report is ity to adapt in order to survive; a our continuing efforts to be suc- ing out on economic opportuni- we only rely on our own ideas, not intended to be a historically mentality that appears time and cessful. Our Tribal Trust Fund ties all the time. With no land opinions, or skills to meet today’s accurate or an academic docu- time again when you look at our helps provide financial stability base with which we can exercise challenges. We need to find a Page 4 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Delaware cultural-based solution TERO certification. We also need is threatened by us whenever we difficult. We must overcome the need to aggressively pursue as well. When we keep our Dela- to maximize our grant writing ef- try to exercise sovereignty while “fear of failure” mindset. Not contracting opportunities so ware ways out of our decision forts to bring more services to our we’re here in Bartlesville. U.S. receiving the SBA 8(a) certifica- when it comes in, we will be making, we fall into bitter politi- Tribe. Federal policy is a threat to us be- tion is a serious threat to our abil- ready to capitalize on them. cal debates that further erode the Nate: Learning from the ex- cause it’s often used as a weapon ity to build sustainable economic • We need to keep the prayers people’s confidence in our ability periences from other tribes will against us. development. Miscommunication of our ancestors and the leg- to solve problems. We must trust help us avoid mistakes going Annette: Being a tribe inside within our council is threatening acy they left us to meet the in each other’s abilities to work forward and following paths that another tribe’s jurisdiction is al- our ability to manage the day-to- challenges of today and erase effectively as a political body. have proved to be successful. ways going to threaten Delaware day issues. the “fear of failure” that has We should reach out to success- sovereignty. Summary plagued our people since the ful tribes to gain their expertise Michelle: State, Federal, and loss of federal recognition. Opportunities The SWOT analysis provided on helping us get on our feet. We tribal governments can be a threat It’s not just our history, it’s Chief Brooks: We need to take some serious discussion on sever- have a really great story to tell to Delaware Tribal sovereignty. where we will find the in- full advantage of our SBA 8(a) al topics and presents a clear pic- and it’s been proven in the past Having to fight for our federal ner strength to work through certification once it is approved. ture of where we are as an organi- that we gain their interest and co- recognition twice before has hurt our disputes, come together, We are already getting a success- zation. Here are some takeaways operation whenever we tell our our people’s confidence to invest think outside of the box and ful track record established with that came from this discussion: story. We have an excellent rela- their careers in working for their adapt to not just survive but our contracts in Guam. Another • An internal division within tionship with BIA Superintendent tribe. thrive. opportunity that promises success Paul Yates. I don’t think we have Nate: Political climate can be a the Tribal Council is a problem in the future for the tribe is get- really fully maximized that rela- real threat to us if it should change but a manageable problem. Bet- Moving Forward with ting our land in Caney, KS into tionship yet. to one of being anti-Indian. Even ter communication and working Conviction trust status. on shared goals with a renewed Annette: Agrees the BIA Su- though the Delaware Tribe is a Once we surveyed our past and Nicky: We need to investigate sense of trust can lead to better perintendent is a friend to the non-partisan organization we current situation we are ready to our opportunities in getting our management of the tribe’s day- Delaware Tribe and the relation- could be a casualty to federal chart a new course for the direc- land designated as an Empower- to-day decisions as well as better ship is not fully cultivated. Get- leadership that doesn’t respect tion the work of the Delaware ment Zone. There are legitimate management of council resolu- ting our tribal business TERO tribal sovereignty. Uncertainty Tribal Council will take. Sixteen tax advantages for attracting pri- tions. certified will help us obtain con- in the financial markets can be a individual ideas were proposed, vate investment to our commu- tracts for our tribal business. We real threat to us. Case in point, we • A new and improved rela- and were tabulated and consoli- nity. We need to look carefully need to work closely with the lost $170,000 in the recent down- tionship with the Cherokee dated to form five major action at existing federal laws that serve Cherokees to find grant oppor- turn in the stock market where Nation promises to bring items. Indian Country and make sure we tunities that they are currently our trust funds are located. The much needed economic op- These items represent the are getting our fair share of those not pursuing. We really need to shrinking pie of the federal dol- portunity to the Delaware broadest areas of consensus dollars. We can build enormous advance our domicile when our lars has pitted tribe against tribe Tribe. Continued negotia- among the Delaware Tribal goodwill among the tribes for land-to-trust application is suc- in these harsh economic times we tions over the current inter- Council. their political support in helping cessfully processed in Caney. The live in. pretation of the MOU may 1. Community / Social Services advance our goals of tribal self- hydroponics operation could be Assistant Chief Griffith: lead to some much needed for the Delaware Tribe. This sufficiency. Whether it’s grants, just one of many uses for the land Threat of losing federal recogni- amendments to the document could be achieved after an ag- federal laws, private foundations, in Caney. Strengthening our rela- tion is now an everyday threat, that will help the tribe in the gressive grant writing cam- personal connections or federal tionship with the Idaho Delaware whether real or imagined, be- future. contracting, we have a lot of op- could lead to some interesting op- cause it’s happened before there paign in close consultation portunities available to us. portunities. is always that fear that it could • Building on the good rela- with the Cherokee Nation to tionship with the BIA Su- Benita: Our SBA 8(a) certifica- Michelle: We need to pur- happen again. Not implementing either co-write or co-manage tion is essential to climbing out of sue our opportunities on getting a good public relations strategy perintendent at the Miami until we can carry out these our current situation. Our status grants. We need to utilize our is going to threaten anything we Agency could lead to addi- functions ourselves. After a as a federally recognized tribe of- non-profit foundation to obtain want to do that involves work- tional federal assistance in land base is established for fers us a fighting chance to build funding for other projects as well. ing in other communities. The the years to come. the Delaware Tribe outside sustainable programs and servic- Should our current negotiations Kansas property in Lawrence is a • A concerted and organized of the Cherokee Nation, we es from the federal government. with the Cherokees continue, we good example of what can happen effort to build a grant writing can pursue and manage these We can also build additional op- might be able to obtain some land if we don’t do our PR correctly. department is needed at this grants ourselves. portunities with an organized ef- in the Cherokee Outlet in western Benita: The biggest threat is time to address the lack of 2. Grants could also be used to fort to reach out to other tribes. Oklahoma to put some land into not learning from past mistakes. services and jobs at the Dela- help support other programs Assistant Chief Griffith: We trust for the Delaware Tribe. Another threat is letting the “fear ware Tribe. and departments within the can build upon our good relation- of failure” prevent us from man- • We need to monitor the prog- tribal government such as ad- ship with the Cherokee Nation to Threats aging risk. This fear currently ress of our Land to Trust ap- ministrative support for the bring much needed work to our Chief Brooks: It seems every drives our politics because no- plication for Caney and our THPO office with funds from Delaware business organization state we’ve ever been in is threat- body wants to make a bad deci- SBA 8(a) certification. We the RR and Cellular industry. through the Cherokee Nation’s ened by us. The Cherokee Nation sion, so making any decision is January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 5

3. Establish and adopt best to problem solving. The members of the board but are, and what the solutions are, try to assign a lead person on the practice models to build a strength of the Delaware cannot vote on any business which is encouraging. This means council to build a team of other more cohesive tribal coun- Tribal government is in the decisions as a member of the the implementation of new atti- council members, and staff , to cil. While Robert’s Rules of hearts of its people. By in- board. The council may vote tudes and approaches have to be start putting together action plans Order are already adapted tegrating policies and proce- to confi rm any member of consistent with Delaware values. based upon short term, midterm to the management of the dures that enhance, celebrate the board, or remove them, Your history of putting aside dif- and long term success strategies. Tribal Council meetings, ad- and promote Delaware cul- as long as there is a due pro- ferences for the betterment of the You can even cross reference ditional review of how deci- tural values you will build cess embedded in law. In this tribe is a character trait that can these specifi c steps by assigning sions are carried out and sup- confi dence in Delaware lead- way you can attract qualifi ed help you overcome any political individuals, or departments/pro- ported by all members of the ership decisions over time. talent to serve on the board diff erences that may exist. grams, who are expected to help Council has indicated that 5. Setting up successful busi- that can eff ectively operate Second, I believe you all un- support this eff ort. Even if you implementation of decisions nesses. The fi rst step is get- without political interference derstand how important it is real- are left waiting for outside deci- is not automatic. Decisions ting the legal structure set up and limit any legal or fi nan- ize there are elements within the sions to happen before you can do made through a majority properly so you can separate cial exposure to the tribe. tribe, and outside the tribe, that things like land to trust, 8(a), etc. vote continue to be debated, hopes you fail as a Council. Dis- get action plans drafted so when tribal business from tribal Conclusion which stalls action. You must politics. Second is putting agreements are always magnifi ed it occurs, you will be immediately It is an honor to serve as your work to send a message to together a tribal corporation and success is never acknowl- ready to implement. Setting up facilitator for this strategic plan- the tribal members, and to under the law that limits the edged. It is my recommendation the charter for your business enti- ning session. While not necessar- outside entities, that the deci- exposure of the tribe’s assets that you make every eff ort to ty and appointing board members ily a required part of this report, sion-making processes of the in its business decisions. It is celebrate the strides you make to serve are a few examples. I wanted to make a few obser- Delaware Tribal Council is recommended that the Dela- as a group. You really want the I’m so honored to be asked to vations and suggestions as you professional. This will instill ware Tribe incorporate a lim- collective work you do for your help you in facilitating this dis- consider implementing these rec- confi dence to those within ited liability company to con- people to be defi ned by your work cussion with the Delaware leader- ommendations on behalf of the and without the tribe. duct business with a board of together, not by your division. ship. Please don’t hesitate to call Delaware people. 4. Cultural preservation and directors separate and apart Finally, should you begin the upon me should you feel I can be First, there is a signifi cant language revitalization is from the members of the process of implementing the of further assistance.■ amount of consensus among the a real opportunity to bring Council. Elected offi cials of agreed upon goals in this report, council as to what the problems back the Delaware approach the tribe may be ex-offi cio

From the Desk of Councilwoman Annette Ketchum y heart was touched by the who passed away November many Delaware with the help of Mgenerosity of another Del- 13. She was a personal friend many who were willing to teach. aware from the Kansas Delaware of our family—so personal that I would like to use this model group. It was Arlene Ziegler Mi- our daughters thought she was again and bring classes to our cucci, who lives in New Jersey our relative and others didn’t people, especially our young and is a relative of the Rowes in know which one, me or Jan, was men and women to whom we Kansas, whose gift of van steps Dee’s wife (All-Delawares-look- must pass our knowledge. This Saturday, February 13, 2016 for the elders was reported in alike syndrome). She did have really hits home when someone my column in the October DIN. Ketchums in her genealogy. I like Jan passes away. I would 8:008:00 – 2:002:00 pm Ms. Micucci contributed to the served with her for two years like to either have a call, 918- Delaware Tribe Community Center stomp dance ground that is being on the tribal council and worked 333-8865 (messages OK) or an 5100 Tuxedo Blvd.  Bartlesville, OK 74006 constructed on the Bartlesville closely with her during the time email, aketchum@delaware- campus. the Elder Nutrition Program was tribe.org, if you would like to be

Arlene has watched the You- in crisis in 2006-2010. In 2008- on a list of interested Delaware Tube video of our bi-monthly 09 I put together a year-long pro- who would like classes to start Sloppy Joe lunch $5 tribal council meetings, and gram to teach through demon- up in the future. Includes drink & chips that is where she learned of this strations, hands-on art projects, project for which we were rais- and lectures, using many of our Have a blessed day, ing funds. I fi rst met Arlene by tribal members as resources. Jan Annette Ketchum phone when she was research- helped wherever she could and Council Member Now is the opportunity to reserve a table for $10 ing her Delaware family several supported me. Along with Paula [email protected]■ and make some extra pocket money. years ago. Pechonick, who is a foremost art We will all miss Jan Brown, and culture expert, we reached To reserve a table call 918-533-8035 or 918-397-3359 or email [email protected] Page 6 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 Community Congratulations to Mckenna Brandon Grieco Community Services Programs

ckenna, a member of the Delaware Tribe Take advantage of these programs; they are here for you! Mof Indians, competed and won ribbons in the annual horse show through the Dinwiddie Student Optical Assistance: Assistance to students hospital equipment is not paid by third parties. Funds Horsekateer 4-Her. She is the daughter of Jef- enrolled in grades K-12, colleges, universities or vo- will be used to pay for hospital equipment, which frey and Amy Grieco and the great great grand- cational technology schools. Funds can be designated may include rentals, small equipment purchases or related costs up to $200. daughter of Bertha Burnice Barker Herndon. to pay for glasses, contacts, physician visits or related costs. Each request may not exceed $200. This organization is part of the Virginia Co- Emergency Assistance: Emergency assistance to Burial Program: Burial assistance for Delaware Delaware tribal members. Funds are to be used for operative Extension. The extension is a joint tribal members. The family may apply for up to $500. emergency situations. Assistance includes, but is not program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State Uni- The funds may be applied to expenses as is most ben- limited to, groceries or related assistance. Applicants versity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eficial. must utilize all other community resources prior to application. Funds are allocated up to $200 and will and state and local governments. Mckenna is Rental Assistance: Assistance in emergency situa- be disbursed as determined by the Community Ser- an 11-year-old student at Dinwiddie Middle tions on a one-month, one-time, once-a-year basis. vice Committee on a case-by-case basis. School in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The Amount of assistance that can be approved is limited up to $200. Elder Programs, Optical Assistance: Assistance for program, Horsekateer 4-Her, teaches leader- optical services to elders age 60 and over. Funds may ship, responsibility, and cooperation, and many Dental Assistance: Assistance for dental services up be used for services, including glasses, physician’s to $250. Services may include tooth repair, dental fill- visits or related costs up to $200 annually. more life skills through the practice of hands-on ings, dentures or emergency services. Routine dental learning.■ exams or cleaning are not covered. Elder Programs, Prescription Medication Assis- tance: Prescription medication assistance to Dela- Medical Assistance: Assistance to pay medical bills, ware elders age 60 and over for pharmacy and related including but not limited to medical equipment (pur- cost. Elders may receive assistance not to exceed Delaware War Mothers Continue Fundraising chase or rental), home health care, pharmacy, etc. not $900 per calendar year. Elders may apply more than to exceed $200. once per calendar year until $900 is reached. Funds Efforts Emergency Travel: Medical transportation services may be disbursed to vendors on a monthly basis not for Delaware tribal members to include, but not lim- to exceed $75 per month for long term recurring he Delaware War Mothers have military flags were first presented. A big ited to, health transportation costs, assistance and/or medication. Tbeen busy this year with fundraising thank you goes to the following veterans other related costs. One-time assistance not to exceed to help support our veterans. Cap Ulrey who carried in the flags. Mike Burks, $200. PLEASE NOTE: The Community Services Commit- tee has adopted income guidelines for all assistance was the winner of the Pendleton Blanket Army (Army flag); Andrew Gray , Army Hospital Equipment Assistance: Assistance with programs with the exception of Burial Assistance.■ at the Delaware Powwow! Congratula- (Navy flag); Shawn Collins, Marines hospital equipment for Delaware tribal members who tions Cap and we hope it keeps you extra (Marine flag); Allen Fletcher, Air Force are hospitalized during the year and some costs of warm this winter. (Air Force flag); Ernie Snodgrass, Army DWM purchased all five military flags (Coast Guard flag). Allen is a disabled CALLING ALL STOMP DANCE LEADERS AND SHELL SHAKERS and participated in the Grand Entry at veteran and was escorted by Keith Anna THE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS’ Oklahoma Indian Summer where the (Navy).■ CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE IS HOSTING AN EVENING OF STOMP DANCING S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 1 6 THE EVENING WILL BEGIN AT 4:30 PM WITH SOCIAL DANCES AT 5:30 PM WE WILL PROVIDE AN EVENING MEAL OF CHILI AND/OR BEANS AT 6:30 PM WE WILL STOMP DANCE.

DELAWARE TRIBAL BUILDING

BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA

Inviting stomp dancers of all tribes

For information contact Homer Scott at 918-332-8020 or Joe Brooks at 918-637-9397 January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 7 Education

Tribe Enters into Partners in Education Agreement Indiana Native American Indian Affairs n December 1, 2015, the Delaware Tribe of rolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians; Commission Announces New OIndians has entered into a Partners In Educa- and 2) to have obtained your high school diploma tion (PIE) Agreement with Community HigherEd, or GED. There is no obligation to the Tribe. Scholarship Program establishing an amazing training opportunity for With more than 70 degrees and certifications The Indiana Native American Indi- our Delaware tribal members. available in a variety of career fields, this is an op- an Affairs Commission announced As of July 1, 2015 Community Care College portunity worth looking into! For more informa- the passing of their new Scholar- and its branch campuses, Clary Sage College and tion, please visit the websites for the three training ship Program for Indiana’s Native Oklahoma Technical College, have converted to facilities below or contact the Delaware Tribe of American students attending Indi- a non-profit, 501(c)3 and are now doing business Indians at 918-337-6590. ana colleges and universities. under Community HigherEd. The mission of their The Scholarship Program will colleges is to transform lives and contribute to so- Community Care College offer four scholarships in the ciety by providing career-focused higher education www.communitycarecollege.edu amount of $2,500 each for the aca- opportunities that empower students to obtain suc- (918) 610-0027 demic school year, and five schol- cessful employment, develop leadership skills, and arships in the amount of $1,000 serve their communities. Clary Sage College each for summer school students. With their non-profit status comes the ability to www.clarysagecollege.edu The program is projected to begin develop partnerships that will greatly benefit those (918) 298-8200 with the 2016 summer school classes. we serve. The Partners in Education (PIE) agree- Opportunities like this are made possible by the people of Indi- ment states that the training provider will provide Oklahoma Technical College ana purchasing the Indiana Native American license plate. Other our Delaware tribal members a grant for 25% of www.oklahomatechnicalcollege.edu programs created by the license plate money include the education the training course of your choice, significantly de- (918) 895-7500■ forum being offered to students during Native American Heritage creasing student loan debt. The eligibility require- Month, which will help them learn more accurate information about ments for the 25% tuition grant are 1) to be an en- Native peoples. Details about the Scholarship Program will be released as the pro- Education Committee Assistance/Programs gram is developed. The public is invited to sign up on the INAIAC website to receive updates at www.IN.Gov/INAIAC. Take advantage of these programs; they are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Sasheen Reynolds at 918-337-6520. Kerry Steiner Executive Director The Education Assistance programs ship applications will be accepted from sored athletic programs 6th-12th (base- provide financial aid to tribal members June 1 through July 31, spring from ball, football, basketball, track, cheer- Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission of all ages from Pre-School to Adult Dec 1 to Jan 31. Students must maintain leader etc.). For items required but not (317) 370-6781 Vocational Technology training. a 2.7 GPA (grade point average) in the provided by the school (shoes, baseball [email protected] Programs available to our members last semester attended. mitts, mouth pieces, etc.) Students may be reimbursed up to $50 per application are listed below. Spring 2015 semester School Supply Vouchers: Help with per fiscal year may be funded.. applications were approved for the the cost of purchasing the needed Trust Fund of Higher Education school supplies for their children ages Academic Achievement Award: Avail- Donations for Education Scholarship award, which is provided Pre-K to 5th Grade. Available from July able on a one-time basis to registered on a semester basis for full and part- 15th to August 31st or until vouchers tribal members that have graduated in Scholarships Gratefully Accepted time students. The Spring scholarship are exhausted. Deadline is September the current fiscal year/academic school We invite tribal members and others to contribute to a special fund program awarded a total of $16,200 to 30 of every year. Up to $40 per child year from high school, college, or Vo- 56 applicants (52 full-time students in with receipt of purchase. Tech with a current 3.5 GPA. for educational scholarships. Donors are recognized in five levels: the amount of $15,600 and four part- time in the amount of $600). We began Education Assistance: Help for reg- Driver’s Education Assistance: Help Brass Level up to $ 100 accepting applications for the Fall from istered Delaware students who need to defray costs of driver’s education Silver Level $ 100-500 June 1 thru July 31. You can get the ap- some type of assistance for students classes through an accredited training Gold Level $ 500-1,000 ages 6th thru 12th grade while enrolled facility. This program has a maximum plications on the Delaware Tribe web- Wampum Level $ 1,000-5,000 site (www.delawaretribe.org) under in school, such as graduation expenses, of $75 per applicant per fiscal year. ACT exams, summer school, band, Wampum Belt Level above $ 5,000 the Services/Programs tab, then scroll Adult Vocational Training Assis- choir, etc. This program has a maxi- down to Educational Assistance. tance: Help with costs of short-term mum payment of $50 per applicant per vocational training classes. Limited Send donations to Higher Education Scholarship: Up fiscal year. to $2,400 in scholarship funding. Full- to out of school students who wish to Delaware Tribe of Indians time students may apply for $300 per Athletic Assistance: Help for regis- learn new or upgrade current skills. tered Delaware Tribe of Indians stu- Maximum of $200 per applicant per fis- Trust Board, Education Committee semester for up to eight semesters. Part- 5100 Tuxedo Blvd time students will receive $200 per se- dents who need some type of assistance cal year.■ mester up to 16 semesters. Fall scholar- for students involved in school spon- Bartlesville, OK 74006-2746 Page 8 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Charles Journeycake: ing and working at the Delaware Bap- THE DELAWARE INDIAN NEWS tist Church. Charles Journeycake died ANNOUNCES GRAND PRIZE on January 3, 1894. He was buried ESSAY WINNER The Faithful Chief beside his loving wife in a cemetery south of Nowata. The graves were Congratulations to Emily Messimore Emily Messimore later relocated to Armstrong Cemetery on being the grand prize winner in the in Alluwe due to the building of the essay contest for our youth. A $500 harles Joumeycake (Neshap- ritory, Chief Journeycake organized Oologah dam. anacumin) was born December a Church in his home. On September cash prize will be in the mail very soon C Journeycake was an advocate of his to Emily. 16, 1817 to Sally Williams and Dela- 23, 1872, Charles Journeycake was people and his faith. Above all, he had ware Chief Solomon Journeycake in ordained as a minister, at the age of a vision of what key part of history the Her essay is reprinted here. Sandusky, Ohio. In 1828 the Dela- fifty-five, and the Delaware Baptist Delaware people should hold fast to. Thank you to all the participants. wares were ordered by the government Church was officially founded. Seven He best summed this up in his speech to move to reservations in Kansas Ter- of the eleven founding members were before the Indian Defense Association ritory. Journeycake’s close relatives. During in 1886. He said, “We have been bro- After arriving in Kansas Territory, Reverend Journeycake’s time preach- ken up and moved six times. We have Delaware Indian News Chief Joumeycake’s mother, Sally, be- ing, the recorded members of the Del- been despoiled of our property. came a Delaware interpreter for mis- aware Baptist Church increased from The Delaware Indian News is the official publication of the We thought when we moved across Delaware Tribe of Indians. It is published quarterly by the sionaries and helped establish the first eleven to nearly three hundred. Rev- the Missouri River, and had paid for Delaware Tribe of Indians and is mailed free to members. Sub- Indian Mission in Kansas. Inspired by erend Journeycake preached in several our homes in Kansas we were safe. scriptions to non-tribal members are available at $20 per year. To order a subscription, contact 918-337-6590 or din@dela- his dedicated Christian mother, Jour- Native American languages, including But in few years the white man want- neycake was saved and baptized in Delaware, Shawnee, Wyandotte, Sen- waretribe.org. ed our country. We had made good We invite contributions, but reserve the right to limit printing 1833. It is thought that Journeycake eca, and Ottawa. With Journeycake’s farms, built comfortable houses and’ based upon available space. The deadline for articles, letters, was the first person to be baptized in encouragement, the Delaware Baptist big barns. We had schools for our chil- ads and calendar of events is March 10, 2016 for the April 2016 issue. Submissions may be mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the state of Kansas. In 1833, Charles Association was organized November dren and churches where we listened Journeycake and his mother, Sally 27, 1891. Over the course of his life, the tribal office or emailed to [email protected]. Paid to the same Gospel the white man lis- advertisements are available; for rates, please contact the editor. Williams, were the only Christians Journeycake translated the four Gos- tened to. We had a great many cattle Editorials, guest columns, and reader’s letters reflect the among the Delaware tribe. pels of the Bible into the Delaware and horses. The white man came into opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DIN, its staff, or the tribal government. Editorials that are In 1855, Charles Journeycake be- language. our country from Missouri and drove came Chief of the Wolf Clan. By Journeycake had married Jane So- intended to be published in the DIN must concern tribal issues our cattle and horses away across the and should not be statements of general political beliefs. They 1861, Journeycake became the prin- sha at the age of twenty. They had river. If our people followed them they must be signed by the author and include the author’s address. cipal Chief of the Delaware tribe. In ten children, eight daughters and two got killed. The DIN does not guarantee publication upon submission of comments. 1867 the Delaware people were once sons. All of their daughters became We try to forget these things, but again removed from their homes, this fervent Christians and worked within Published January 2016. Reprint permission is granted with we would not forget that the white credit to the Delaware Indian News, unless otherwise noted. time to Indian Territory, and deemed the Delaware Baptist Association. man brought us the blessed Gospel of The mission of the DIN is to serve, empower and inform the citizens of Cherokee Nation. It was at One of Chief Journeycake’s daughters Christ, the Christian’s hope. This more Lenape people, while adhering to the policy of unbiased report- ing in an ethical and professional manner. this time that Journeycake retired his married Mr. Bartles, the man whom than pays for all we have suffered.” title as chief, becoming the last official Bartlesville, Oklahoma was named Editor: Gregory Brown ([email protected])■ chief of Delaware Nation. Times were after. Sources Cited hard for the Delaware people in their Journeycake led his family the same Self, Burl. “Journeycake, Charles.” new home. However, Journeycake’s way he led his tribe, with a caring Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History faith did not waiver. He knew he had dedication. Journeycake had an ar- and Culture, 2009. Web. 29 August a greater purpose that was yet to be ray of interests and accomplishments. 2015. fulfilled. Chief Journeycake still cared He is credited with establishing the deeply about the wellbeing and future first trading post and post office in his Claremore Museum of History. of his tribe. Acting as chief counselor hometown of Alluwe, Oklahoma. “Remembering: Delaware Chief, to the people, he represented the Dela- Alluwe is actually a Delaware word Charles Journeycake.” MoreClare- ware in Washington D.C. on twenty- that means “A better place.” Later in more, 16 December 2013. Web. 29 four different occasions to fight for le- his life, Chief Journeycake contrib- August 2015. gal rights and economic opportunities. uted much of his time and money to Lawson, Russell. “Charles Journey- This upright and loving man is large- the development of Bacone College cake and Indian University.” The ly attributed with the spread of Christi- in Muskogee. Chief Journeycake was Baconian, II March 2015. Web. 30 Delaware Tribe of Indians delegates Chief anity in the Delaware tribe and in all of an intelligent man who enjoyed read- August 2015. Chester Brooks, Councilwoman Michelle Hol- Indian Territory. Charles Journeycake ing and kept a large library in his Tatum, Lawrie. “Our Red Brothers ley, Trust Board members John Sumpter and was a disciple sent into the violent and home. However, his favorite pastimes and the Peace Policy of Ulysses S. Homer Scott, along with many DTI members, desolate land of Indian Territory, who were hunting and preaching. After his Grant.” Google Books, ND. Web. attending the Native American Center for Ex- breathed hope into the people there. wife’s death in 1893, Journeycake 30 August 2015.■ cellence stomp dance at Northeastern Oklahoma Shortly after the move to Indian Ter- found little enjoyment except in hunt- A & M College on November 18th, 2015. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 9

From the Desk of Councilwoman Dr. Nicky Kay Michael From the Desk of Council Member e have a Delaware Tribe filing any petition members may was seeking to obtain injunctive Benita Shea Wof Indians' Constitution bring to the Secretary in confi- relief from implementing these and Bylaws, albeit a dated one dence. It also directly violates resolutions or removing me as ay all your New Year federal assistance in the years to from 1982. Many tribal members the Secretary’s ability to speak Secretary until the Tribal Court Mwishes come true, and come. and leaders wish to revise our directly with our IT regarding could decipher the meaning of may you prosper throughout We did not have enough mem- constitution due to the numerous meeting videos, enrollment, and the Secretarial charge in the con- 2016. bers in attendance for a quorum illusive meanings and the time other important communication stitution. In this regard, a Tribal I would like to follow up on at the General Council Meeting period it was developed. 1982 and confidential secretarial mat- Council member texted me late a few items to inform you of on November 7. However, we hardly reflects our current trends ters. November asking when I set our progress. We are very close were able to hold a Town Hall and needs. However, to do this 2. Assigning a “Public Rela- up the Twitter and LinkedIn ac- to hearing the status on the 8(a) Meeting that offered open dia- right, a revision process will take tions Person” to our social media counts. My reply was that she/he application. The approval of logue. I support decreasing the some serious time and energy. I without the Secretary’s inclusion “could speak with my attorney the 8(a) application will certify required amount of tribal mem- have been in touch with the Hon- or powers to control as deemed about these matters.” This Tribal our tribe to have preference in bers to hold a General Council oring Nations program at Har- by the Delaware Constitution. Council member is now convey- government contracts and sub- Meeting from 100 to 50. I feel vard University and they have 3. Declaring that minutes can ing that the statement to speak contracts. This will mean more the General Council Meeting is advised me of the processes to only be written a specific way with my attorney was a threat of work and revenue for our tribe. for the people. I will make every attain the best help in the country and in person rather than from some sort. I am an open book. From what I understand we effort on my part to ensure we for tribal constitution revision. a recording. While this issue is There is nothing that I have done are still in good standing for re- are able to make that happen. Despite the needs for revision, a little looser violation I feel, in or said that I would not say at ceiving some positive news on Jim Gray led a Strategic plan- the current Constitution states that we have a standard practice the Tribal Council table or to our this application. Tahkox e2 is ning meeting for your council the “Secretary shall have charge for which we have written our tribal members. I do not feel that an integral portion to the tribe’s members on November 8. of all tribal correspondence.” minutes for over forty years. Our I am completely right or wrong receipt of the 8(a). We passed The five items listed below There are two schools of tribal members count on being in the Secretarial duties, just a resolution on December 8 for represent the broadest areas of thought to this meaning. The op- able to read the minutes. that the constitutional meaning Chief Brooks to answer three consensus. position seems to argue that this 4. Another concerns is that we can be argued both ways and the remaining questions under the 1. Community / Social Servic- means after the fact--that the have a policy that the resolutions judges need to make this deci- advice of legal counsel. es for the Delaware Tribe. The Aquaculture ideas are still Secretary is basically a record should be turned in by a certain sion rather than a few dominat- 2. Seek Grants to help support keeper. My argument is that cor- date and all of these previous res- ing Tribal Council members. on the table and we will continue pursuing them. The council has other programs and depart- respondence means the Secre- olutions were not submitted late. Moreover, Chief Brooks told me ments. tary is charged at the forefront Early in 2015, each Tribal Coun- he would remain neutral on this researched growing leafy veg- with communications, includ- cil member agreed that proposed point of contention. He did not etables in a warehouse-type set- 3. Establish and adopt best ing the minutes of the meetings, resolutions would be turned in to remain neutral. ting. The Osage Tribe allowed practice models to build a agenda, outgoing and incoming the Secretary the Thursday be- When I was removed as Sec- us to visit their site and it proved more cohesive tribal coun- important correspondence (elec- fore the Tuesday Tribal Council retary, Councilwoman Ketchum to be a worthwhile visit to see cil. the running operation. The turn- tronic and postal services). This meeting. accepted the position. I wish her 4. Cultural preservation and around time is quick and prof- does not necessarily mean the Moreover, the Tribal Council well and know she is commit- language revitalization is itable. The 8(a) will help with Secretary has to perform each is holding executive sessions and ted to serve the tribal members. a real opportunity to bring achieving those goals as well as and every act, merely that the conducting business that should I will continue to fight for her in back the Delaware approach other sources for potential rev- Secretary should see the product be done in open session regard- this position because regardless to problem solving. before it goes to the audience. In ing the Secretary position. On of who holds the title, the mean- enue. 5. Setting up successful busi- recent months the Tribal Council more than one occasion one of ing in the Delaware Constitu- We are slated to receive nesses. has passed a series of resolutions them has threatened to charge me tion should be deciphered by the $124,388.00 from leftover Year- hampering the Secretary’s ability with code of conduct violations judges. End ATG funds. The money will be used in the Enrollment We will take this information, to perform these duties. for speaking out on my Face- Wanishi and what we have learned, to 1. “Line of Authority,” which book, Twitter, and other social department with the majority of Dr. Nicky Kay Michael the funds to be used to purchase work together towards our goals declares that the Secretary must media. Council Member as a united council. go through Chief, Assistant Previous to the Tribal Council fireproof cabinets for our enroll- [email protected]■ ment records. Chief, and/or Tribal Manager. removing me as Secretary, on Wanishi! This limits the Secretary from Tuesday, December 15, 2015, I We continue to build a good relationship with the BIA Super- Benita Shea intendent at the Miami Agency. Council Member This could lead to additional Treasurer Check Out the Tribal Web Site [email protected]■ Have you visited our Tribe’s web site recently? Go to: www.delawaretribe.org Page 10 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

From the Desk of Councilwoman Michelle Holley year of 2016, I will maintain my and blessed by the Creator as we efforts to locate resources and ini- move into the New Year. e` Tribal Members, I hope developing the relationships with ing this Challenge, youth pledge tiate/establish programs that will Respectfully, Hthis finds each of you in training providers to create sec- to do something positive of their assist in the success of our tribal Michelle Holley good health and good spirits! tor strategies and lay the career choosing (for example: hosting a members, in turn assisting in the Council Member It has been a busy past few pathways necessary for training culture night, starting a commu- success of our tribe as a whole. [email protected]■ months! As we near the close of our tribal members to fill these nity garden, or becoming a men- May each of you be protected 2015 and welcome the new year positions. I was fortunate to bring tor to a younger person) and shar- of 2016, I would like to share back a “tool kit” from this ses- ing what they did with the Center some of the highlights of my re- sion for future reference. for Native American Youth. From the Desk of Council Member cent work with you, our valued Indian Child Welfare Act: Youth who take this Challenge tribal members. This workshop provided us will be eligible to participate in Nate Young In October, I was fortunate to tribal leaders with the tools we events in Washington D.C. t is my belief that the two most The second goal is to increase represent our Delaware Tribe need to advocate on behalf of Tribal Leaders Challenge— Iimportant goals of our Tribe the services available for our at the annual convention of the Indian child welfare on both lo- The next phase in the Gen-I ini- are economic self-sufficiency members. This goal is connected National Congress of Ameri- cal and national levels, which tiative is inviting tribal leaders and increasing the services we to our first goal. can Indians (NCAI). There were is particularly important as we to take tangible steps to engage provide to our members. There are over 10,000 Dela- many, many subjects of interest move closer to the Department of Native American youth in their The first goal is economic ware Tribal members. We that were being discussed every the Interior’s release of its final communities by working with or self-sufficiency. We must not should provide the most services day of the convention, however, I Regulations for State Courts and creating a youth council, hosting allow our Tribe to be subject possible with the resources we needed to narrow down the topics Agencies in Indian Child Custo- a joint meeting between youth to the roller coaster ride of de- have. A member not having the I felt would most benefit you, our dy Proceedings. As tribal leaders, and tribal leaders and partnering pendency on government ap- financial ability to pay for health tribal members, and attend these this session taught us how to be with youth to plan a program to propriations. Remember when care, housing assistance, unable discussions. I bring back the fol- most effective in standing up for support positive change in their Congress passed the Budget Se- to feed or clothe their family, or lowing information to share with our youth and advocating on be- community, within 30 days of quester? The Budget Sequester have the financial ability to pro- you. half of OUR children by educat- taking the Challenge. is an automatic reduction across vide for career training or higher Workforce Development: A ing our local communities Con- How does this affect the Del- the board of the government’s education should be able to look growing number of tribal nations gressional representatives. aware Tribe? Upon my return budget. Also remember the gov- to their Tribe for guidance and are designing innovative ap- How does this affect the Dela- from NCAI, I challenged my fel- ernment shutdowns? assistance. proaches to cultivate the abilities ware Tribe? Until ICWA is fol- low Tribal Council Members to We are thankful for the sup- Again, economic self-suffi- of their citizens to pursue careers lowed, Native American children take the Tribal Leaders Challenge port received in the past and for ciency can help fund the services that those nations have deter- and families with continue to along with me. We are working in our friends in the government we should be providing for our mined are essential to creating face discrimination in the child conjunction with the Lenapeowsi that have gone out of their way members. We must work to less- the futures they seek. Through welfare system, will continue to Foundation (which has also taken to be helpful. However, it is dif- en our dependence on the gov- roundtable discussions, partici- be removed at alarming rates, the Challenge) to fulfill our re- ficult to predict the future. It is ernment and prepare ourselves pants and presenters focused on and will continue to be placed in quired goal within 30 days. More better to be self-sufficient and for a future that is in our hands tribal workforce development risky and unauthorized adoptions updates will be announced as we self-reliant. and not in the hands of others. and explored how tribal nations with non-native families, essen- move forward with this project. Every opportunity for grants Our destiny is our responsibility. can assess the current state of tially moving towards cultural Besides the NCAI initiatives, and loan guarantees must be ag- All of this requires four things their workforce and forecast their genocide. As each day goes by we have continued to discuss and gressively pursued, but with the from our elected officials. Vi- future needs, create new jobs and the adoption agencies and their negotiate with the Cherokee Na- understanding those grants and sion, hard work, persistence, and career pathways to meet those legal teams continue to chisel tion on a variety of topics. One loan guarantees may not be there patience. needs, and strengthen work ethic away at the Indian Child Welfare of these topics is the potential in the future. Remember, as elected officials and skills to ensure success in Act, working towards to end re- development of a Career Ser- The major reason for securing we are the servants to 10,000 those professions. sult of completely dismantling vices program (which would tie our 8(a) certification with the members. How does this affect the Del- the law altogether. This threat not into the Workforce Development Small Business Administration Patience because it will take aware Tribe? As the Tribe con- only effects the Delaware Tribe project) and the expansion of our is to provide business opportuni- time for our tribe to grow and tinues to grow, Tahkox e2 will and children, but all U.S. Native ICW program to provide full ser- ties not available to us today and, develop. Remain alert because create new positions and result Americans. vices to protect our Lenape chil- hopefully, eventually reduce our of the ever-changing social, eco- in a need for skilled workers to Generation Indigenous Chal- dren. dependency on the government. nomic, and polit of years, and fill those positions. This will take lenge: Youth Challenge—As part As you can see, Tribal Mem- One example of the power of we will be in existence for hun- place very rapidly once we attain of the Generation Indigenous bers, I have continued to focus 8(a) certification is a small and dreds of more if we never quit. the approval of our 8(a), through (Gen-I) initiative, the White my work on investing in our Le- isolated tribe in Montana. This the Small Business Administra- House is calling on youth ages nape people. I stated in my cam- small tribe grossed a half a bil- Nate Young tion. It will be imperative that 14-24 to get engaged and address paign in 2014, an investment in lion dollars taking advantage of Council Member the Tribe identify the career sec- community issues through the our members is an investment in their 8(a) certification. [email protected]■ tors of these positions and begin Gen-I Youth Challenge. By tak- our tribe. Throughout the coming January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 11

Tribal Operations Manager Report Veteran’s Committee Report Allan Barnes Kenny Brown, Chairman

e’! Tribal members and persons, working toward addi- I would like to take a moment to hope Veteran’s Day was a the post. Several pledges were Hfriends of the Delaware tional funding for their school tell you what I feel are my three I great day for you! David Inda made for next year’s dance. Two Tribe of Indians. 2016… hard expenses. The screening process main objectives for our Tribe. and I went to the Claremore Vet- men of the “Great Generation” to believe isn’t it? As a Delaware for this team is very extensive, as 1. Aid and assist our people by eran’s Day Parade to represent were present, one a veteran of Elder, I agree with our tribal well as is, for the host. The intent working for revenue gener- the Lenape Color Guard and WWII and Korea and the other members and the many other Na- of our tribe was to obtain several ating businesses. support Grand Marshal Charlie who made the landing at Nor- tive American participants in our hundred man-hours of volun- Soap, U.S. Navy. The parade mandy, was captured twice–es- Elder Nutrition program, that teer work with a variety of work 2. Strengthen and safe- committee said they were grate- caped both times! each year goes by faster and skills to repair, paint, rehab and guard our Enrollment De- ful we came in uniform to rep- Winter is passing, we’re look- faster. remodel various properties locat- partment for the continued resent native warriors and they ing forward to spring, it will be So, my wish for each and ev- ed in Chelsea and Bartlesville. preservation of our tribal want more Native American here sooner than you think, so ery one is that you enjoy good To jump forward briefly … our membership and heritage, veterans to participate in their get started on those new dance health and the feeling of peace application was approved and an for Ages to come. parade. clothes. this new year. Over the past three on-site inspection was performed 3. Preserve our Culture At the Pryor Powwow, the months, since our last quarterly by Crystal Kelley, Assistant Pro- Color Guard was on duty look- through our Elders and issue of the Delaware Indian gram Director of AmeriCorps, Youth. ing strac and several Gourd News, many positive steps have on December 1. Also, during Society members were on hand Mark your calendar! Now, this does not diminish been taken for the betterment the month of November, in con- to support the host Cherokee Next Veteran’s Committee meet- the good work all our depart- of our tribe. In October, Bonnie tinued cooperation with the BIA Gourd Clan. During the pow- ing Feb 17, 2016. Come dance ments undertake. Our Housing Thaxton received AARP’s Okla- Miami Office, our Tribe acquired wow Johnny Cochran (Chero- with us! Department, Social Services, El- homa Indian Elder of the Year some used office furniture from kee, U.S. Army, Viet-Nam vet- der Nutrition, and Wellness Cen- March 5, 2016 Tulsa Commu- honor held in Oklahoma City them, which was not only re- eran) honored Sara Boyd in a ter all provide opportunities for nity College 2nd Annual Pow- and our Tribal employees cel- ceived as a goodwill gesture, but special ceremony, bestowing an our Tribal members. Our most wow! Your Lenape Gourd Soci- ebrated Indigenous Day on Oc- in turn as an accommodation to eagle feather on her. recent, Child Support Services ety is host gourd clan and your tober 12th. The Tribal Council them as we continue to develop At American Legion Post #1 Department is an excellent ex- Lenape Veterans Color Guard even hosted and cooked out for our good relationship with their Gourd Dance in Tulsa, M.C. ample of providing new services. will lead the grand entry. an all-employee appreciation office. Curtis Zunigha did a great job. Last but not least, I would like to lunch. The employees from On a sad note, we lost James The post raised a good amount Support the USO remind you to visit our Library/ all our Departments, including Jackson, a full-blood Delaware of money for their Veteran’s PO Box 96860 Archives and Gift Shop in our Chelsea and Caney, KS were on Tribal member, who generously ministry. Most recipients of hon- Washington, D.C. 20077-7677■ Social Services building. We can hand and really appreciated the donated many historical items to or dances donated the money to all support our Tribe in various recognition. Anita Mathis, our Cultural Re- ways. Happy New Year! Of course, the daily operations sources Director. Then, unfor- of our Tribal Headquarters and tunately, Janifer Brown passed Wanishi! other locations (Housing in the from our tribe. So much credit Allan R. Barnes Chelsea and Bartlesville divi- has to be given for her contribu- Tribal Operations Manager sions, Child Support Services in tions to our tribe, which ranged 918-337-6590 (o) Caney and the property in Law- from Tribal Judge to Tribal (918) 338-9637 (c) rence KS) all generated specific Councilwoman and who was so [email protected]■ needs. Not the least was the late very instrumental in the devel- mowing season due to unusually opment and expansion of our nice fall weather. Then the daily Elder Nutrition program, which demand of paperwork, including remains a highly successful ser- our property’s insurance renew- vice provided by our Tribe. We als, required considerable time will certainly miss Jan’s daily and effort during the month of participation in our lunch pro- October. gram and of course, all of those During November, progress that have gone before us. was made in working to obtain So, what are we striving for in Congratulations to Mary Jo Peterson, who was sworn the services of AmeriCorps, a 2016? Since I used the previous in Wednesday, December 16, as the newest member of the team of volunteer college-age DIN article to introduce myself, Delaware Tribe Trust Board. Page 12 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Elder Nutrition loween costumes. The Elders Delaware Tribe Child Support Services Committee provided treats as the Mary Randall children went from table to table Curtis Zunigha trick-or-treating. A traditional elcome everyone” can everyone to join in. Our eldest Thanksgiving lunch was served he Office of Child Support We can refer applicants to other “Wbe heard as our Elders participant is Lewis Ketchum, on November 25. Christmas TServices is funded by a grant offices and agencies to meet the gather for lunch in Forsythe Hall who is soon to be 102 years lunch is Wednesday, December from the US Dept of Health & need for other social services. Monday through Friday. With young but doesn’t miss a beat. 23, followed by a Dirty Santa Human Services/Administration Our office does not provide any that being said, let me introduce On Thursday we play bingo gift exchange which can prove for Children & Families/Office legal services to applicants. myself. I am Mary Randall, wife and enjoy popcorn as we vie for to be very interesting. In the of Child Support Enforcement. The Child Support Services of Judge Charles Randall, and I prizes. The second Tuesday of spring, we plan to have a Health The program assists applicants office is located at the tribe’s accepted the position of Director each month has been designated Fair for our Elders, so be watch- to obtain tribal court orders for Kansas headquarters building of Elder Nutrition for the Dela- as Movie Tuesday as we enjoy ing for further details. child support payments. Our at 601 High Street, Caney, KS ware Tribe of Indians. My first a movie and refreshments after The Elder’s Committee meets goal is to ensure both parents 67333. Telephone number: 620- day was September 14, 2015. lunch. In October we watched the first Monday of each month provide continuous financial 879-2109. The office staff is: Charles and I had been com- John Wayne in Hondo, Novem- and together we try to find support for their children. We ing for lunch and helping with ber was Flicka with Tim Mc- cultural activities that our El- promote functional co-parenting Curtis Zunigha (Delaware) various activities at the Cen- Graw and December, Disney’s ders will enjoy. The December relationships to increase stable Director ter, so when Allan Barnes was I’ll Be Home for Christmas with planned activity for the Elders is and self-sufficient families. We Arleata Snell (Assiniboine) promoted to Tribal Operations Jonathan Taylor Thomas. We try a trip to Pawnee, Oklahoma for can locate non-custodial par- Case Manager Manager, I decided to apply for to have a special speaker once a lunch and a visit to the Pawnee ents, establish paternity, transfer Crystal St John (Cherokee) the position. I was familiar with month. In October Steve Don- Bill Museum and Santa’s of the cases from other courts, modify Financial Specialist portions of the job, but coming nell presented “Refuse to be a World. Future activities will be and enforce court orders, and from an accounting background, Victim,” and in November we planned during the monthly El- collect and disburse payments. Contact the Office of Child I have lots to learn. My staff had Kathy Sullins who gave an der Committee meetings and we Grandparents caring for children Support Services to obtain an remains the same, with cook/ informative talk on Alzheimer’s strongly encourage your partici- in the home may also be eligible application or download one kitchen manager Archie Elv- Awareness. On the third Wednes- pation in these meetings. to obtain child support. from the tribal website: ington, kitchen assistant Mary day of each month we celebrate The benefit of using our office http://delawaretribe.org/wp- “Lucy” Young, and dish washer birthdays and anniversaries of Wanishi! is that paternity establishment content/uploads/CSS-Applica- Thomas Selby. that month with hamburgers and Mary Randall ensures accurate tribal enroll- tion.pdf I hope to expand the services fries, punch, chocolate cake, and Director, Elder Nutrition ment and inheritance rights. we provide to our Elders. We ice cream. [email protected] Tribal court jurisdiction allows Wanishi currently have chair exercises In October the Elders enjoyed (918) 337-6589■ more authority and flexibility Curtis Zunigha Monday, Wednesday and Fri- a visit from the children from in how cases are handled. And Child Support Services Director day at 10:30 am and encourage the Daycare all dressed in Hal- we use native cultural sensitiv- [email protected]■ ity in administering every case. News from the Cultural Resources Department Anita Mathis Wellness Center Mickey Morrison è, Tribal Members, Friends, brary! We now have 986 books As always, please bring in Hand Family cataloged that are ready to read your pictures, documents, or ith the weather turning The Wellness Center is open I hope everyone had a won- and research. Unfortunately, we anything else that pertains to the Wcooler, now is the time to from 8 AM to 8 PM Monday derful Christmas, and a Happy are not set up to check out these Delaware Tribe, to be copied and start coming indoors to work out. through Friday and 8 AM to 1 New Year. The Archives are still books at this time. added to our archives to preserve For all Delaware and Cherokee PM on Saturday. The Therapy growing. We had a wonderful The gift shop has many new and share with our future genera- tribal members it’s free to work Pool is now closed until further donation from Anne Parks Mal- treasures. Check out our website tions. out at the Wellness Center. We notice. lams. She has donated docu- at www.delawaretribe.org, at have three treadmills, a Stairst- For more information call the ments, many many pictures, her the bottom is a tab for the online Wanishi epper, and an exercise bike, plus main number at 918-337-6590. and her mother’s doll collections gift shop. Stop by and check us Anita Mathis free weights. We have locker Please note that there is no med- (all native), along with three of out; we’re always adding new Cultural Resources Director rooms with showers for both ical staff on duty so use equip- Jake Parks’s paintings, which in- items! We now have the book 918-337-6595 men and women. Members of ment at your own risk.■ clude his first painting. Talking Tombstones available (cell) 918-338-9919 any tribe with their tribal mem- Stop by and check out all that again. [email protected]■ bership cards are $10 a month, is new and offered in the Li- and for any non-Indian the cost is $20. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 13

Housing Department of the Annual Council meeting. Lenape Language Project Report Still, both the crews in Chel- Ron Scott sea and Bartlesville both have Jim Rementer worked hard and have been busy he Delaware Tribe Hous- Department has filed eight quit all year. What’s New We will continue adding to the ing Department (DTHD) claim deeds during the past 12 Another area the Housing Grammar and Lessons sections T Documenting Endangered has submitted the 2016 Indian months. Since the then-Delaware Department administers is the so you can start learning how to Languages (DEL) grant Housing Plan HUD grant. HUD Indian Housing Authority began LIHEAP program. LIHEAP is A construct sentences in Lenape. expects all the grants to be ap- to issue deeds to homebuyers to managed by our LIHEAP Co- from the National Science Foun- proved and funds released within become homeowners, the total ordinator, Ms. Laryssa Puryear. dation has enabled us to contin- To view the Talking Dictionary, 70-75 days. In the next issue of (according to our Housing Data Laryssa is an efficient and deter- ue making improvements to the go to: the Delaware Indian News, the System, which handles our ac- mined worker, and will help all Lenape Talking Dictionary. Our http://talk-lenape.org DTHD will announce the activi- counting and system accounts), those who meet the guidelines one-year grant was extended to two years but it ran out at the ties identified for the grant and when you include this year’s for assistance. You’ll find Larys- A Great Loss end of August 2015. We are now the grant amount to be received. homeowners, 98 families have sa’s article in this issue. We mourn the loss of Janifer looking for sources for addition- The DTHD provided data dur- become homeowners with the I’d also like to acknowledge Brown who attended the lan- al funding. ing the annual Tribal Council assistance of the Delaware Tribe. my other hard-working and de- guage classes taught by Lucy We have been adding a num- Meeting last November. Here’s Work orders during the past termined housing staff: Jeffery Blalock from March 1992 to ber of sound files for Lenape some of the information we 12 months (November 2014-No- (Dude) Blalock, Robert Blalock, May 1994. Once Lucy was no words which until recently have provided. The Lodges have two vember 2015) included: Walter Dye, Lindsey Harris, Mi- longer able to make the trip from lacked sound files. Since Febru- floors with six units on each 2014—674 work orders is- chael Leaf, Michael Marshall, Quapaw to Bartlesville to teach ary, over 2,700 additional sound floor, but the ground floor is re- sued, 647 completed, 27 pending Cecilia Biggoose, Matt Keah- classes, Jan and I would go to files have been added. Most re- served for the elderly. They have and 29 emergencies. Tigh, Alan Tatum Jr., and Alan Lucy’s home, sometimes almost cently sound files recorded with one- and two-bedrooms units for 2015—741 work orders is- Tatum Sr. weekly, to continue working Reuben Wilson in 1967 were low-rent elderly and low-rent sued, 736 completed, 5 pending, with her on the language. These added. The Lenape Talking Dic- families. Residents enter into a and 44 emergencies. Wanishi sessions were taped on audio tionary now has 16,500 word twelve-month lease and must Please be made aware that all Ron Scott and video. Occasionally when files and of those 8,900 have have verifiable income. the pending work orders were Housing Director Jan was not able to go Nicky sound files. There are also 1,800 The Delaware Tribe Housing completed but not before the day [email protected]■ Michael would accompany me Sentence files with sound. to continue the studies. These Newest Features trips continued until 1997 when Delaware Tribe Environmental Program As reported in the last DIN, Lucy could no longer continue based on the analysis of usage it teaching. Jan and I also co-au- Jimmie Johnson was decided that two of the fea- thored the Conversational Le- tures that needed improvement nape Mini-Dictionary, which is appy New Year! I hope this dor that will service our area. In and wet waste, any hazardous were the Lenape Lessons and available through the Tribal Gift finds everyone well. With September of 2015 American household waste like oil and an- H Spelling sections. Previously it Shop. the coming of the new year, it’s Waste Control discontinued their tifreeze. Local tribal members was not possible to add sound time for DTEP to hold our an- recycling pickup in the entire and residents are encouraged to files to those sections, but now Jim Rementer nual E-Recycling Drive. We will Bartlesville area, leaving us with utilize this option until we can this material can be added. [email protected]■ be accepting items at our office no option to have our recycling resolve this issue. A household in the Social Services Building picked up from our campus. At hazardous waste event will be on our Bartlesville campus at the time this article was written held this spring to take care of 166 N. Barbara through the first DTEP Director Jimmie Johnson those needs as well. week of April 2016. Items that has not been able to secure an- If there are any questions, can be brought for recycling in- other vendor. In the meantime, comments, or concerns, feel free clude: Televisions, Computers, the City of Bartlesville has a to contact me. Computer accessories, radios, recycling drop off location at clocks, printers, and basically 10th and Virginia. Items that can Wanishi anything electronic with a cord be recycled at the city location Jimmie Johnson that you need to responsibly dis- are; Plastic Bottles #1 and #2 DTEP Director pose of. (numbers are on the bottom of 918-337-6590 On the subject of recycling, the bottles), Cardboard, Paper jimmiejohnson@delaware- our tribal office recycling pro- and Newspapers, and Aluminum tribe.org■ gram is still suspended for the Cans. Items that are not permit- near future due to lack of a ven- ted are; Glass of any kind, food Lucy Blalock and Janifer Brown Page 14 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

News from the Enrollment Department Community Services and Educational Assistance Leslie Fall-Leaf Sasheen Reynolds, Social Service Coordinator

he Enrollment Department had the mail. For security reasons we only send Community Services immediate need, but does mean we don’t privilege of attending a very in- those documents via certified mail with have to eliminate or suspend a program T Note that Community Service programs in- formative and beneficial conference in a return receipt. If the fee is not received mid-year. November. We traveled to New Orleans we will keep your documents in the ap- clude Burial Assistance up to $500, Dental where we received training on various plicant’s permanent folder. There is no Assistance up to $250, Elder Optical Assis- Educational Assistance important enrollment issues such as charge if you pick the documents up in tance up to $200, Elder Prescription Med Education Assistance programs provide identifying fraudulent documents, con- person. Assistance up to $900 per calendar year and financial aid to tribal members of all ages ducting enrollment file audits, and un- not to exceed $75 per month on a monthly from Pre-School to Adult Vocational derstanding and interpreting enrollment Wanishi basis, Emergency & Emergency Travel As- Technology training. ordinances. This was also a great oppor- Leslie Fall-Leaf sistance for up to $200, Medical & Hospital We finished the fall scholarship applica- tunity for our staff to forge relationships Enrollment Director Equipment Assistance up to $200, Rental tions with some pending documents, but so with the staff of enrollment departments [email protected]■ Assistance up to $200, Student Optical As- far we funded 43 full-time and three part- from neighboring and distant tribes and sistance up to $200. Applications are lim- time applicants in Fall 2015. You can get to compare issues that impact us in our ited to two per fiscal year. the applications online. everyday functioning. We hope that with our new processes As always, please be aware that new we can stretch out the money so that we For More Information enrollment and replacement ID applica- are able to assist more of our Delaware For applications and other information, go tions may be obtained by either down- Tribal members. It is the intention of the to the tribe’s web site at:www.delaware- loading them from the tribal webpage Community Services Committee to assist tribe.org. Community Services and Educa- or calling and requesting them from our all eligible Tribal members who are in tional Assistance can be found on the top office. Remember that the most effec- financial need (defined using the Housing menu under Services and Programs. tive way to ensure prompt and timely Department’s income guidelines). All See also the fuller descriptions of the pro- service is to make sure all requested of the applications are updated on the grams on pages 5 and 7 of this issue. documentation is included with your You just never know when you might website. Please provide all documentation applications. However, due to the high run into long lost family members! needed for the application so that we can Wanishi cost of postage and the volume of ap- Our Enrollment Clerk Chris Miller assist you. We sometimes have to cut off Sasheen Reynolds plications we receive, there is now a was surprised to meet a relative of his monthly applications when that month’s [email protected] $10.00 fee if you wish to have your own recently. Chris is pictured here budgeted quota has been reached; this can Office, 918-337-6520 documents returned to you through the with distant cousin Joseph Bennett. create a situation of hardship at that time of Fax, 918-337-6540■

LIHEAP Program Contact Information Change Form Laryssa Puryear Name: ______erry Christmas and Happy working towards some other MNew Year to everyone! great areas of assistance within Address: ______The LIHEAP season started off the LIHEAP grant. I am looking ______with a bang this year! There has forward to seeing everyone this City: ______been a consistent increase in de- winter season. If you would like mand for LIHEAP assistance. I to apply or know anyone that State: ______Zip: ______am looking forward to the New needs assistance please feel free Telephone:______Email: ______Year and new opportunities. We to call or come see me at any Others Affected: ______are hoping to increase funding time. I am located in the Social as time goes by. I have been Services building. I hope to hear ______working on the fundamentals from you soon! Wanishi! of the grant and all the wonder- To have a name changed on the tribal roll, send proper docu- Send completed form to: mentation, such as a legal document, stating the change (exam- ful things we can assist tribal Laryssa Puryear ples: marriage license, adoption papers, divorce papers, etc.). Delaware Tribe of Indians members with! The plan for the LIHEAP Coordinator Be sure to include your previous name or names since that will Enrollment Department upcoming year is too increase 918-337-6530 be the way it is listed on the roll. Including Tribal Registration 5100 Tuxedo Blvd funding and options of the grant. [email protected]■ number is helpful, but not required. Please include others in Bartlesville, OK 74006 We will be starting weather- your household who are affected by this contact info change, including children, so that their records can be updated. ization back up and hopefully January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 15 Obituaries

Bennett Jr. Honorary casket es- chicken pen gathering eggs which Jan worked tirelessly for the corts included Justin Bolen, Dan- he also shared with his family. Delaware Tribe elected as a iel Barnes, Bryce-David Smith, Jim loved the mowing season. He Tribal Council member and, like Layne Park and Ben Harvie. would get on his zero turn mow- her father, a Tribal Judge. She Visitation for Mr. Barnes was at er and mow for hours. He would volunteered many years serving the Stumpff Funeral Home until 4 mow the family’s yards and when on the Elder Committee and the P.M. on Thursday at which time he finished mowing he would fire Cultural Preservation Committee. the casket was taken to the Virgin- up the weed eater. He loved his She was an avid supporter of the ia Avenue Baptist Church where swimming pool and every year Elder Nutrition Program and was the family received guests from 6 he would faithfully get that pool instrumental in making it what it P.M. until 8 P.M. on Thursday. ready for his kids, grandkids and the age of 69. Janifer was born in is today. She loved the songs of In lieu of flowers a memorial great grandkids. He knew that Sayre, Oklahoma to Eloise Over- her people and was known for her fund has been established and Mary wanted nothing more than to holt and Judge James Allen. She beautiful voice. She sang songs James Wayne those who wish may send their have her family close, so he made was raised and lived in Stillwater which she translated into Lenape. “Jim” Barnes contributions to the Virginia Av- sure they had an incentive to come where she met and married the Janifer is survived by her room- enue Baptist Church, 142 S. Vir- hang out in the summer. His most love of her life, Thomas “Tom” mate, best friend and daughter, October 12, 1941– ginia, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, recent toy was a John Deere trac- Brown. Together they raised Cas- Cassandra Brown and her dogs, February 8, 2015 74003. tor. Oh my gosh, he was in HOG sandra K. Brown and Todd J. Tema (to strut) and Ibanowa HEAVEN on that thing! Brown and Tom’s children, Les (travel companion) of the home; r. James Wayne “Jim” James Wayne “Jim” Barnes Sr. Mr. Barnes lived a full rich Brown and Renee Brown Gray. her son, Todd Brown and wife MBarnes Sr., 73, of Bartles- was born at Coody’s Bluff in life and was never afraid of any- Janifer was as rare as her name. Melissah, Stillwater, OK; son Les ville, died Sunday afternoon, Feb- Nowata County, Oklahoma on thing, including death. He said he She loved Tom, her family, her Brown and wife Heidi, Norman, ruary 8, 2015 following a sudden October 12, 1941 to William and knew where he was headed and he dogs, her kids and their families, OK; daughter Renee Gray, Little illness. Margaret Barnes. He was raised would see us there. her friends, her Tribe, the Dela- Rock, AR; her siblings, Ethelene Funeral services for Mr. Barnes in Nowata County and attended Mr. Barnes is survived by his ware Tribe of Indians, and her Baker, Ohio, Jack Durham, Idaho, were held at 11 A.M. on Friday, Childers School. He graduated wife of 54 years, Mary L. Barnes, alma mater, the OSU Cowboys. Angela Overholt West and hus- February 13, 2015 at the Virgin- from high school and married his his four adult children, Pamela As a young adult, Janifer was band Bud, Porter, OK, Paul Over- ia Avenue Baptist Church with sweet heart, Ms. Mary Lou Beu- Diane Barnes Elvington and hus- reunited with her father, Judge holt and wife Stephanie, Broken Rev. Rue Scott, former pastor of meler. They spent some time in band Mark, Patricia Lynn Barnes James Allen and realized her Le- Arrow, OK, nine grandchildren, the church officiating. Interment New Mexico and Colorado and Park, James Wayne Barnes Jr., and nape heritage. About forty years her grand dogs, many nieces and was in the Memorial Park Cem- landed in Bartlesville. Together David Scott Barnes, all of Bartles- ago, Jan discovered the Dela- nephews, many, many friends and etery directed by the Stumpff they raised four children, Ms. ville, 12 grandchildren and 12 ware Pow-Wow, which she never extended family. ■ Funeral Home & Crematory. Pamela Diane Barnes Elving- great grandchildren, two brothers, missed. For many years, Jan hoped Casket escorts included James ton, Ms. Patricia Lynn Barnes Billy E. Barnes and Bob Barnes, for her family to be awarded their The Lord’s Prayer Barnes III, Grant Barnes, John Park, Mr. James Wayne Barnes both of Nowata, and two sisters, own campsite. One Pow-Wow in Lenape Daniel Park, Joshua James Park, Vada Tatum of Claremore and Lin- Jr., and Mr. David Scott Barnes. that dream came true and she Jim Rementer William Bennett Jr., and Joseph Mr. Barnes retired from National da Kipps of Nowata. Mr. Barnes and her daughter spent countless Zinc Co. in Bartlesville where he is preceded in death by his par- hours building and decorating the We are fortunate to have a re- If one of your relatives or close worked his way up from furnace ents, one brother, Danny Barnes, Brown Camp. Jan was a fervent cording of Janifer Brown sing- friends has passed, please send operator to supervisor. Being the and three great grandchildren. student of the Lenape Culture. ing the Lord’s Prayer in Le- us an obituary. We will run it industrious man he was one job Friends who wish may sign the Early in her studies, she learned to nape. She gave a copy of the in the next Delaware Indian was never enough. He moonlight- online guest book and leave con- speak Lenape as a student of Lucy recording to Annette Ketchum News. Obituaries can be sent to ed as a drywall finisher for many dolences at www.stumpff.org. ■ Blalock. who made it available to add to [email protected] or to years, as well as working with his A talented Indian artisan, Jan the Lenape Talking Dictionary. the Tribal Offices. wife in her business, Auctions by handcrafted Delaware clothing, It is located in the dictionary in Please also pass along any birth Mary. He was a tireless worker shawls, and beautiful moccasins the Stories section listed as Je- or death announcements to the who could work circles around for herself and countless others. sus Eluwèt (Asuwakàn) - The Enrollment Office atlfall-leaf@ just about anyone. He loved to Janifer Brown From language classes to making Lord’s Prayer (in Song). Scroll garden and each year made sure to moccasins and Delaware clothing, down about halfway down the delawaretribe.org. Remember November 14, 2015 that the Community Services plant plenty of vegetables so that Jan helped others learn her heri- page to locate it. It can also be Committee has a burial as- he could share his crop with his anifer “Jan” Kay Durham tage as a teacher and mentor. She heard by following this link: sistance program if you need family. He loved to raise chickens JBrown went to be with her Tom even constructed books on Con- http://talk-lenape.org/story. help.■ too. He could often be seen with Saturday, November 14, 2015 at versational Lenape and Delaware php?story=92 his faithful dog “Lady” in the clothing. Page 16 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Obituaries (cont’d)

around the world. He learned together they had four children: 13 grandchildren, and 7 great many languages and loved to en- Numerous LaVerne Falleaf, Mary grandchildren; 2 brothers, and 4 joy the culture and cook the foods Helen (Falleaf) Wilkie, William sisters. of the region. Although he worked Ardell Fall-Leaf, and John Nel- She was preceded in death by on tool designs for airplanes, he son Fall-Leaf. her parents James & Verna Harris, did not fly. On his many trips to Numerous and Mary were granddaughter Chelsea Marie Europe he was a passenger on the longtime residents of Caney, KS Falleaf, and nephew Jimmy Dale luxurious cruise ship, the QE2. where Mary practiced as a beauty Gordon. He much preferred traveling with operator out of their home on Vine Celebration of Life Services the luxury of the fancy meals and Street and was well known for will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., the comfort of a stateroom than her fiery sense of humor and her Tuesday, September 29, 2015, being squeezed in cramped seats beautiful knit and crochet work. at the Assembly of God Church, on airlines. They were also very active in the Caney, Kansas, with Pastor Mike Classical guitar, photography, Delaware Tribe and founded the well as in Caney, graduating from Morris officiating. Cremation has chess, linguist, and home chef Delaware Pow-Wow held outside Marion High School in 1955. She taken place under the direction Pete Cruz were just a few of his hobbies. Copan which celebrated its 51st attended Coffeyville and Indepen- of Potts Chapel Funeral Home, Pete leaves behind a loving anniversary in May of 2015. dence Junior Colleges studying Caney. Friends may leave on-line December 3, 1944– family. His daughter, Sara Faye Numerous preceded her in nursing and medical technologies. condolences at www.pottsfuner- May 15, 2015 Sarcoxie Ovadya, granddaugh- death on April 6, 1976 and tragi- Patsy attended the First Baptist alhome.com.■ ters Lola and Lucy all of San Di- cally over the years so did their Church in Caney. She was a mem- ete lost a long battle with lung ego, CA. Sisters Mary Bailey and three sons. She is survived today ber of the Kansas Federation of Pdisease and congestive heart Juanita Fiorello, and a number by her daughter Mary Helen Wilk- Licensed Practical Nurses & Med- failure at his daughter’s home in of nieces and nephews whom he ie; six grandchildren Kenneth ical Assistants organizations. San Diego, CA, on Friday May dearly loved. ■ Dean Wilkie, Monte Ardell Fall- In 1956, Patsy was united in 15, 2015. Leaf, Monetta Denise Fall-Leaf, marriage to Douglas Wayne Fall- Pete was a proud member of William Scott Fall-Leaf, Leslie eaf at Knotts Berry Farm, Buena the Turtle Clan of the Delaware Ann Fall-Leaf, and John Warrior Park, California. To this union Tribe of Indians. He was the Falleaf; nine great grandchildren: was born their five children- Mar- great-grandson of John Sarcoxie, David Lawrence Guyer, Nikki cus, Teresa, Stephen, Stacie, and grandson of Mary Sarcoxie, and Michelle Miller, George Nelson Nancy. son of Betty L Cruz. Buffill, Ashley Renee Fall-Leaf, The couple later divorced. In From the time he was a young Zowee Renee Fall-Leaf, Maya 1971 Patsy married Otis Erie man, Pete knew that he wanted to Renee Fall-Leaf, Benjamin Ross Sanders at Miami, Oklahoma. James Harold travel the world. Plemmons, Michael Falleaf, and To this union was born Amanda He joined the Navy right out of Navaeh Falleaf; and 4 great great Raelene. Otis and Patsy had been Jackson, Jr. high school but had a medical dis- grandchildren Billy, Mason, Lin- married 43 years at the time of her charge due to flat feet. coln and Legend. ■ death. April 16 , 1933– This did not curtail his desire Mary Catherine Patsy enjoyed crocheting and November 9, 2015 for travel and in the early 70s he sewing. She loved to read and Falleaf ames Harold Jackson. Jr, 82, traveled to Europe, backpacking share her books with friends and passed away on November 9, through many countries and stay- June 29, 1919– family. Her candy-making was J Patsy Marlene 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was ing in hostels. While traveling November 5, 2015 legendary, as was her many cook- born April 16, 1933 in Dewey, through Spain, he learned of a call Harris ing skills. Patsy’s vibrant per- “Onward ever backward never…” Oklahoma to the late James Har- for extras for a Spaghetti Western sonality, wealth of selflessness December 26, 1936– old Jackson, Sr. and Emma Mae that was being filmed on the Ca- and friendly smile will be sorely ary Catherine (Atkinson) (Webber) Hill. James was the nary Islands. He landed the job September 21, 2015 missed by all of her family and and loved telling the story of how Falleaf of Apache Junction, youngest of eight children. He at- M atsy Marlene Harris entered friends alike. he played different banditos being AZ passed away Nov 5, 2015 in tended Dewey High School and this world on December 26, Patsy Sanders, 78, of Caney, shot off his horse in one scene, Apache Junction at the age of 96. P Northeastern State University 1936 in Marion, Kansas, the sec- Kansas, passed away Monday, and then became a different ban- Mary was born June 29, 1919 in at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. James ond of seven children to James September 21, 2015, at the Cof- dito by changing his hat. Elgin, Chautauqua County, KS. to was Sergeant in the Marine Corps Earl Harris and Verna Fern [Bai- feyville (Kansas) Regional Medi- Pete worked as a tool designer Frank and Helen (Longpine) At- from 1953-1956 during the Kore- ley] Harris. She grew up in the cal Center. for the airplane industry and was kinson. She married Numerous M. an Conflict. Later, James became Marion and Valley Falls areas of She is survived by her husband, contracted to work at locations Falleaf on October 24, 1936 and an Aircraft Mechanic, retiring Kansas, attended schools there as Otis of the home, her six children, January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 17

Obituaries (cont’d) in 1998. James loved spending ams, was the first ordained Bap- through his faithful service that he and friends, one was his fondest time with grandchildren. He also tist preacher of the Delaware received the World War II Victory memories as a youngster was that enjoyed attending Powwows. Tribe in Indian Nation known as Medal and the Army of Occupa- his grandfather Haram Stephens James was a wonderful Father Okla. today. Shirley was a regis- tion Medal. was a U.S. Marshall for Rogers and Grandfather and a friend to all tered Delaware. Her great-great- During his tour of duty Mossy County and that he would like to who knew and loved him. He was great-grandparents, John Adams not only risked his life as an Army go fishing again. the best Father ever! and wife Abigail, was the second ambulance driver but received This father, grandfather, and James is survived by his daugh- President of the United States; training as a machinist that en- friend will be missed by all whose ter, Patti Long; son, Vincent Jack- and their son, John Quincy Ad- abled him to have a career at Bur- life he touched. Mossy is survived son; grandnieces Tracy Thorn- ams, was the fifth President. Shir- gess Norton Manufacturing until by his daughters Lyndall Culver, ton, Alisha Underwood, Melissa ley was very proud of her family his retirement. Molly McMahan and husband Jackson and Jamie Jackson; and heritage. After receiving his honorable Bobby, grandchildren Christina other loving relatives and friends. Shirley married the love of her discharge Mossy returned to the and Dylan McMahan, Libbie Funeral Services will be 10:00 life, John “Joe” Oliver Shepard, states and married the love of his LeClaire, Susie and Annie Culver a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 December 16, 1952 at St. Paul life, Hazel Schmoll in Claremore and Shawn Culver and his wife in the Floral Haven Funeral Home Methodist Church in Odessa, on July 10, 1950. This union was Peggy, 10 great grandchildren and Chapel, followed by interment, Texas. Growing up Shirley joked blessed with two daughters Lyn- one great great grandchild, broth- Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, that she wanted to be a Nascar dall and Molly. Mossy excelled at ers Jim Hayes and wife Sue, John- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Fam- driver. Her humored continued Jackie “Mossy” his role of husband and father and ny Hayes and wife Marla, Doyle ily will receive friends from 4:00 throughout her life. She enjoyed his daughters will say family was Hayes and wife Jane, sisters Janet p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, No- gardening, fishing, feeding her Stephens always his first priority. Clanton and husband Johnny, Jio- vember 13, 2015 at the Floral Ha- birds, and playing bingo. Shirley September 24, 1927– When not providing for his la Noblitt and husband Roy, Treva ven Funeral Home.■ was a loving and devoted wife, family, he loved to hunt and fish. Murray and husband David, Sue mother, nana, sister, and friend. September 9, 2015 Mossy was even known to in the Decker and husband Roy, numer- Shirley is survived by her hus- graveside service with mili- dead of winter head to Oologah ous nieces and nephews and his band of 62 years, Joe Shepard of Atary honors celebrating the Lake set up a wind break, cut a special friend Nell Kinzer. Mossy Brownwood; daughter, Joanna life of Jackie L. “Mossy” Ste- hole in the ice just to enjoy his fa- was preceded in death by his wife Thompson and husband Don- phens will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, vorite pastime. of 51 years, Hazel, son-in-law nie of Brownwood; son, John C. September 11, 2015 at Winga- In recent months Mossy re- Marvin Culver, brother Bob Ste- Shepard and wife Annette of Ker- non Cemetery, under the direc- vealed a couple of things to family phens and sister Darlene Inman.■ mit; 4 grandchildren, Stephanie tion of DeLozier Funeral Service, Brewer, Bryan Shepard and wife Chelsea. Mossy passed away on Sandra, Anisha Hickey and hus- Wednesday, September 9, 2015. band Joey, Michelle Bennett and He was 87. husband Kyle; 9 great-grandchil- Born in Chelsea on Septem- Contact Information dren; sister, Mary Louise Sears of ber 24, 1927, Mossy was one of Sun City, AZ; and a brother-in- Bartlesville Tribal Offices: ten children gifted to Homer and 5100 Tuxedo Blvd law, Don Barber of Sun City, AZ. Gladys Pauline (Ketchum) Ste- She is also survived by numerous Bartlesville, OK 74006 phens Hayes. Raised and educated 918-337-6590 nieces, nephews, and other family in and around his birth communi- Shirley Ann members. ty, Mossy began his work career at Office Hours: She was preceded in death by a young age to help provide for his 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M-F Shepard her parents, R.B. and Hattie Ad- family. His children recall his first Chelsea Housing Office: ams; brothers, R.B. Adams, Jr. job was delivering large cubes of 6 Northview Dr., Chelsea, OK March 27, 1935– and Kenneth Adams; and her twin August 17, 2015 ice that were placed in the bottom 918-789-2525 sister, Norma Barber. ■ of families iceboxes. Caney Office: As he exemplified throughout hirley Ann Shepard, age 80, of 601 High Street, Caney, KS 67333 his life, taking care of family al- SBrownwood joined her Lord 620-879-2189 and Savior on Monday, August ways comes first and this will be Tribal Web Site: 17, 2015. a very small part of the legacy that www.delawaretribe.org Shirley was born to R.B. and will live on in the lives of his family. Hattie (Oliver) Adams on March In January of 1946 Mossy en- General Email: 27, 1935 in Ochelata, Oklahoma. listed in the United States Army [email protected] Her grandfather, William H. Ad- and served in Tokyo, Japan. It was Page 18 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 Minutes of the Tribal Council, August-November 2015

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Other have an area that crosses over with it was to begin with. Then Quick There have been mistakes made ours and the agencies have to con- Trip and Loves moved in and now on our part. Brice has only been Community Center Councilwoman Griffith requests to sult with every Tribe that has an they are minimum wage. Rail- covering 1/3 of New York. We direct Allan to obtain some signs interest in that area. roads are today blaming lack of cover the whole state of NY and Respectfully submitted by Nicky that say, “No Fishing.” Council- Titus Frenchman is recognized: safety controls on all the consul- all the way down to Virginia. Ev- Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal woman Michael adds “No swim- “Our committee (THPO Over- tations required. They have sent erywhere we walked or camped, Council Secretary. ming,” due to liability issues. We sight) met last Thursday with a Bill to congress about this very we have influence and it is federal have had people fishing. Called to Order: 5:35 Caddo Chairwoman Tamara Fran- issue. Whatever the issue is, I’ll mandate. The railroads can whine Councilwoman Griffith motions Prayer: Curtis Zunigha cis-Fourkiller. She oversaw the just say, I am out of it. Let’s just but they have to pay the fee. If you to have Allan obtain additional Delaware Nation THPO and Sec- say that.” have questions, I will give them Attendance signs. Councilman Young sec- tion 106 Consultation process for Councilwoman Ketchum asks to Tammy. She is pretty busy. She onds. All in favor. Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant 12 years very successfully. They what he means. did a special favor for us coming Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- New Business take an aggressive stance on this Councilman Young doesn’t feel up to do the training. The consul- tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer Resolution 2015-41: To program. He warns that federal he has enough information from tation fee for the information she Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- programs can quickly be reversed. our Tribe. He hasn’t seen how imparted to us was way too little Administer Section 106 nette Ketchum, Councilwoman He furthers this assertion stating many consultations we have nor and she is still willing to give us Michelle Holley, Councilman Fees Under the National we need to take advantage of the business records. I want to find out more. Nate Young. Historic Preservation Act program while it’s still strong and how the Delaware Nation charged Councilwoman Shea states that Welcome Guests and New Councilwoman Ketchum asks we will be shorting ourselves if for areas we occupied with them. she believes the risk is minimal Employees if the per mile fee is why “they” we do not. I think it’s imperative Some of the other Tribes that from what she has seen and heard make millions of dollars? to take full advantage of this now. made a similar journey and then and have studied on my part. The Child Support Enforcement Di- Councilwoman Michael clari- This was a program initiated in split up, share their fees—I want longer we sit, the more we lose. rector, Curtis Zunigha, introduces fies, “You mean the Delaware Na- the National Humanities Council. to confirm this. I am concerned. John Sumpter adds that it is a Arleata Snell, member of the As- tion?” She states yes, the per mile These funds could fund a FULL I want to raise the fees and bring project he firmly believes in. He siniboine Nation, our new Case fee is a proportion of the revenues language program, such as im- Levi on. But I am going to pull says this is a reflection on the trib- Management Specialist from but they make that much due more mersion. We also need someone back. I’m concerned that we will al Council, how it’s set up can’t North Dakota, and our new Fi- to the 17-state jurisdiction they who is knowledgeable with expe- get into it and then we will come have any cliques. It should be set nancial Management Specialist, claim. rience. Levi Randoll has 6 months in when the trends are going nega- up right. It has got to be done for Crystal St. John, Cherokee Nation Councilwoman Ketchum wants experience in the program and he tive. What if the Delaware Nation the good of the people; not your member. to know how “we” know they is ready to go. We need someone owes us some money? The Chero- interests. Your interests are in the Training is underway with make this much. overviewing the program. Dr. kees, UKB, and the Eastern Band back door. If it is short lived, hey, Tribe, State, and County offices. Councilwoman Michael ex- Obermeyer is doing well. But he all split their fees—at least that is we got our toe in. Personnel has Approve Agenda plains she worked with the Dela- emphasizes we need someone in what I was told. to be about what someone has to this office here at the headquarters John Sumpter is recognized. bring to the table to get the job Councilwoman Shea moves to ap- ware Nation for four years and on an equal footing with him. As I’ve worked with Tammy (Chair- done. prove. Councilwoman Holley sec- we have a copy of their finan- we sit here today, we are losing woman Fourkiller) and I brought Councilwoman Michael agrees onds. All in favor. cials. “We,” meaning the THPO Oversight Committee. The way it thousands and thousands of dol- word of this back of their pro- that all these issues need to be Minutes works is the Delaware Tribe will lars almost on a daily basis.” grams. I’ve seen the financials. worked out but regardless of ev- Councilwoman Michael moves to list the states we are to be con- Councilwoman Ketchum in- They are separate. The Anadarkos erything else, the fees still need to approve with no corrections. sulted on the FCC Web Site. Then quires about whether Councilman are not the only ones. The Chicka- be implemented in a resolution. Councilwoman Shea seconds. 6 we actively pursue that projects Young is going to attend the train- saws, Choctaws, and the Creeks She asks if we can get back to the in favor. 1 abstention (Griffith). consult us for any projects. This ing. run a “20 Man” 106 office and resolution on the table. is a consultation process and we Councilman Young: “I don’t they are swamped and do not have Councilwoman Michael moves Unfinished Business charge a fee for the process. What know if I am going to attend. I enough people to carry the work- that we approve the resolution. Lawrence, Kansas Land we are currently doing is waiting need some more information. I load. We have attended meetings Councilwoman Holley seconds. until someone contacts us, then visited with the FCC just yes- in Oklahoma City. He is close 6 in favor, 1 abstention (Young) Appraisal will cost $2,000 we charge them. terday. There appear to be some to Tammy. She calls me brother Councilman Young asks if this Fence in the Back Councilwoman Ketchum asks issues that I am not sure about. and her daughter calls me uncle includes the house and the answer if we are in competition with the One of them is FERT. The other (Councilman Young stated she is Councilwoman Griffith explains is yes. Westerns (Delaware Nation). is industry trends and collating. I also a relative of his wife—on the that the fence in the back of the As soon as we can find some Councilwoman Michael says like the idea of Levi on because of Pawnee side). She has set up three building needs to be moved. The funding to be able to accommo- no, there is no “competition.” This his experience but in the back of different programs and they are location is too close due to the at- date this cost, we will proceed. is a federal law for any tribal area my mind, I think about the idea of all successful and still succeeding tempts that we are trying to make of interest. So the Shawnee may smoke shops and how profitable today. As to whether they owe us in putting in a stomp dance area money. They are a separate entity. there. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 19

Councilwoman Shea asks if Councilwoman Michael seconds. Jan Brown is recognized: She is connected to these other Delaware gaming situation in Broken Ar- there will be additional costs and 6:05 concerned we may not be able to youth. row.” further asks why the placement Called to Order at 7:46 see “Delaware Tribe.” Councilwoman Holley explains Tahkox e2 Report wasn’t proposed ahead of time. Chief Brooks asks for any ac- The TC responds that this is just that the BIA approached us with Housing Director Mr. Scott tions to be taken? a mock up so we can relay this Jimmie Johnson: Our sub-contract this “creative idea. The BIA came states that the Tribal Manager at Councilwoman Griffith states concern to the Cherokee. at Anderson Air Force base in to us. The Kialegees did not come the time thought it was a good the Surface Pro was returned. Councilwoman Michael states Guam environmental liability is to us.” idea for that area for all the equip- Meeting adjourns 7:48 that the Cherokee responded to complete. The work on the vegeta- Ms. Cade further asks why there ment that we had that needed to be the dates provided and they wish tive state is still going. The TERO was not a better plan in place for placed behind the fence. Then all Tuesday, August 18, 2015 for us to choose the date and time application to the Cherokee Na- the roads money since we have the rains stalled the implementa- Community Center in Catoosa. tion goes before the TERO Board, apparently been getting it for five tion to until recently. Councilwoman Griffith motions August 27th. The email states we years—since before 2012? Chief Brooks recalls the Tribal Respectfully submitted by Nicky to have Secretary Michael contact should know something the first of Councilwoman Holley explains Manager bringing this up in No- Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal them with the date of Sept. 10th October. We have received no cor- that there is no other justification vember. Council Secretary. at 1 pm. respondence from the SBA. We we can use to expend this money Councilwoman Shea states Councilwoman Holley seconds. will have to wait the 90 business until we get other accessible sites Called to Order: 5:32 that this is about lessons learned. Councilwomen Ketchum and days, which puts us in June. in the inventory and the money Prayer: Bonnie Thaxton No tribal structure should go up Michael will be out of town. Mi- Sue Cade is recognized and in- has been accruing the entire time. without approval from the Tribal Attendance chael states she will be available quires about the dollar amount re- There is no immediate need for re- ceived. Council. Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant to conference call. pairs on this street. Mr. Johnson states there was Councilwoman Griffith motions Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- 6 in favor, 1 abstention (Ket- Ms. Cade asks was the roads one employee and he doesn’t have to move the fence. tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer chum will be unavailable) money was not used for the ex- the exact profit but she is welcome Councilwoman Shea seconds. Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- pansion of the street that goes to New Business to call him. It was a cost plus Chief Brooks advises two or nette Ketchum, Councilwoman Elder housing? Tribal Member Steve Donnell has contract and he was just notified three council members look out Michelle Holley, Councilman Councilwoman Holley explains a presentation regarding self-de- yesterday that we completed the the back after the meeting to pro- Nate Young. that she cannot speak for the time vide guidance. fense and personal protection. He work. before we were in office. Approve Agenda has a Pepper Spray class for safety 6 in favor, 1 abstention (Ket- Indian Roads Program Councilwoman Michael states chum) Councilwoman Shea moves to and awareness as well as how it that those are great questions Councilwoman Griffith explains Councilwoman Griffith updat- approve. Councilwoman Griffith can be used to deter an attack. The and she was wondering the same that she, Chief and Michelle Hol- ed the Tribal Council on the trip seconds. All in favor. second class is much more detailed thing. Councilwoman Shea was to Wisconsin. There were lots of such as escape techniques. A third ley met with Mike Longan at the asking this question too, if this give-aways and gifts. Meals were Unfinished Business class is designed by women of the Miami BIA and we have roads money was available, who instead all wonderful and each Tribe par- AmeriCorps update NRA. It teaches safety at home, money, approximately $35k. We paid for the road? ticipated. Our guys, the Color living environment, safe rooms, can only use it on roads in our in- Jan Brown is recognized. She Tribal Manager Allan Barnes ex- Guard, “rocked it.” They looked etc. He will teach one to the lead- ventory and the only one in our in- states the BIA told her that there plains that the previous Tribal the best. All the Tribes gave his- ers and employees to do a training ventory is Barbara. We will there- was no money and it is the BIA’s Manager prepared much of the torical presentations, but Chief exercise for an active shooter, for fore lose this money unless we fault. They said they had no mon- Letter of Inquiry with the Con- Brooks rocked it. Everyone paid instance, to establish a plan. develop another stratagem, which ey and we neglected the kitchen cept Form notifying them of our attention to it and he really worked they have provided to us. To save due to having to pay for the road. request to apply. The Program Di- Delaware Water Gap the crowd. The participants all re- the $35k, the Kialegee Tribal Councilwoman Ketchum adds rector for our area has responded Presentation by Youth and ally enjoyed the social dances we Town has a use for it. The resolu- that the money was received in a with an invitation to apply. Once Chaperone Cece Biggoose brought up. We want to host this tion would enable us to “seed the block grant which is why they had we submit, we will have a two- here at the complex next year. Tiana Long, Shu-day Johnson- roads money to them and in 2016, to carve out enough to pave the four month waiting period, possi- Delaware Indian News (DIN) Biggoose, Kamren Pisachub- they will give this money back.” road. bly in October and in January. deadline for October Edition is be, Hopie Thicknail, Michaela This gives us until March 15th to The Councilors continue to ex- Our first area of concern would Sept. 10th. Provence. place the parking lot in Caney into plain that this exchange is similar be to update the Lewis B. Ket- Councilwoman Michael en- They provide a slide show and our inventory. to a loan but there is no interest chum Boys and Girls Club and courages everyone on the Tribal little gifts to each of the Tribal Chief Brooks adds that the reso- and we will get the same amount then the Elders Housing. Council to please write your ar- Council members—soil from our lution was provided to us to keep back. The 638s are the “contracts” ticles pertaining to your position. Car Tags homeland. us from losing our roads money with the federal government and The youth learned a great deal altogether. If it gets sent back to She has had complaints about this The proposed design is passed the loan is solidified through the about Pennsylvania and felt more DC, we will never see it again. and wants to address them. Write around to the audience and the resolutions. Councilwoman Ket- connected to their ancestral home- Sue Cade is recognized. She is your articles about what your po- Tribal Council will propose this at chum adds that it really is just a land. Even more exciting was that wondering why we are lending sition is and what you are working the meeting with the Cherokee Na- “good faith” exercise. they realized there are more Dela- this to the Kialegee—“isn’t this on. tion. Johnny Barker, IT, places a ware groups than just ours. They the same Tribe that was in the Councilwoman Griffith mo- copy in front of the video camera. tions to go into Executive Session. Page 20 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Resolution 2015-42: To Ap- Councilwoman Michael re- the Eastern Shawnee Independent Councilwoman Holley would bottom of page 1, it reads, “the prove Tribal Membership quests the CFO to answer a few Living facilities. Sherri Rackliff be interested if there are funds CFO and Jean…” It should read, numbers 058536-058562 questions. She asks about the has made these arrangements. She available. “and she.” THPO amount from June, listing wrote the HUD Grant for their Councilman Young motions to Page 5 when Councilwoman Councilwoman Michael motions $176k. We found out afterwards housing. send the Chief, Assistant Chief Griffith asks “how many we have to approve. Councilwoman Ket- that was not the right figure. She also feels like we need to and Councilor Michelle Holley (3 in Bartlesville,” it should also chum seconds. All in favor. CFO, Jean Lewis, states that stay on top of the Oologah prop- individuals) to San Diego. Coun- include “facility,” regarding the Resolution 2015-43: To is true. At the end of the year we erty. cilwoman Michael seconds. childcare. loan to the Kialegee Trib- booked 140k receivable anticipat- Councilwoman Shea states that Councilwoman Shea confirms Councilwoman Ketchum mo- al Town the BIA Roads ing repayment. I wanted to be sure we are doing a survey on that funding with the CFO to be able tions to accept the minutes with Money in the amount of to get that in for the audit. When property and then put a price tag to send three. All in favor. corrections for July 20th. Council- we came back I converted all the on that. Councilwoman Griffith motions woman Shea seconds. All in favor. $35,630.69 financials to cash basis so that it Councilwoman Michael wants for executive session. Council- Unfinished Business Councilwoman Griffith motions would be easier for everyone to to address the Tribal members woman Michael seconds. All in to approve. Councilwoman Hol- understand it. What you were and the Tribal Council that she favor. 7:08 Economic Development Report: ley seconds. All in favor. looking at then was a retained bal- has accepted a position in Lara- Called back to order, 7:59. No Tim Houseberg, the Director, is absent. However he did call in Resolution 2015-44: To ance but it wasn’t cash money. mie, Wyoming for nine months action taken. today and will be here tomorrow amend Resolution 2014-53 Councilwoman Michael asked as a Professor of Native Ameri- Councilwoman Griffith motions what the money went for that can Studies. She states, “Looking to adjourn. Councilwoman Shea and he has found another contract Anti Nepotism policy needed re-paid? at the prices of airline tickets, it seconds. All in favor. for Tahkox e2. To include: aunts, uncles, nieces, Ms. Lewis says she thinks it looks reasonable for me to afford Adjourns at 8 pm. Child Support Enforcement: nephews, and first cousins. went to pay River Trails. coming back to the meetings.” Curtis Zunigha, Director, states Councilwoman Griffith states Councilwoman Michael: “So Jan Brown is recognized. She Tuesday, Sept 1, 2015 that the program is moving for- that the first she saw of this was you are saying this happened be- wants to know If getting the min- Community Center ward and is working with the CFO earlier in the afternoon. She would fore your time but it was allocated utes would be a continued prob- to set up the debit card payment like to table the resolution until we to pay River Trails.” lem with you being out of state. Respectfully submitted by Nicky system. We have a visit from our have time to discuss it. She wants CFO: states she just wanted to Councilwoman Michael states Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal representative in Dallas. We are to know why we are adding these. show a receivable to get it back in she writes them off the videos. Council Secretary. taking applications and are in an Councilwoman Holley explains there. It was gone by Sept 2014. July is the only minutes we are aggressive public outreach mode Called to Order: 5:38 this is to assure that there are not She has some proposals to replace lacking right now. right now. Prayer: Mary Watters any close family members that are the funds. Councilwoman Ketchum asks Councilwoman Shea inquires if new hires. Councilwoman Michael asks about the DIN. Attendance we have any cases set up? Councilwoman Griffith states Director Zunigha states yes, we if this payment needs to be done Councilwoman Michael: Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant then we need to change the degree have several cases and files estab- every year or was this a one-time “Speaking of which everyone Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Trea- of affinity and consanguinity be- lished. When we visited Washing- payment. please get their articles in, they are surer Benita Shea, Councilwoman cause we step outside the second ton County, they want to provide Ms. Lewis states it was a one- due by Sept. 10th. Both Greg and Annette Ketchum, Councilwoman degree. hundreds of cases to our office. time payment. I are distant anyway. There isn’t Michelle Holley, Councilman Councilwoman Shea states it Cherokee Nation was very coop- Councilwoman Michael asks anything new on that one.” Nate Young. would be good to have the original erative and set up a personal meet- then if we paid that much of a Councilwoman Shea adds then Absent: Nicky Michael, Secre- in front of us. ing with Chief Baker to address sum, even before we were in of- that Nicky Michael will retain her tary More discussion ensues about our program delegates. fice and it was changed, shouldn’t Secretary role. Welcome guests. what the terms mean and the con- that have come before us some- Councilman Young states NCAI Tribal Manager, Allan Barnes: clusion is that we may need to how? is coming up in October. We need Approve Agenda August 26th, representatives Mike omit some of the wording in the 4 approve, 2 no (Holley and Mi- to assign who is going to take full Councilman Young moves to ap- Longan and Diane Jobe came to original (second degree of affinity chael), 1 abstain (Brooks) advantage of the early bookings. prove. Councilwoman Shea sec- examine our 2015 year-ends. They and consanguinity) and add these Councilwoman Griffith states seem quite pleased with the an- Other onds. All in favor. members to the original list. that NCAI is the third week in Oc- swers to the questions they asked. Councilwoman Griffith motions Councilwoman Griffith urges that tober and the repatriation is likely Minutes We toured the facilities and the to table the resolution until Sept. we prepare for the election next the next week in Ohio. She has a Councilwoman Shea moves to one area that they were pleased 1. Councilwoman Shea seconds. 6 year. She proposes that the Tribal plane ticket in her account from Approve the July 7, 2015 Minutes. with was our enrollment. in favor, 1 abstention (Holley) Council members come back to when she did not go to Wash- Councilwoman Griffith seconds. Chief Financial Officer, Jean The Financial Report was omit- the Sept. 1 meeting with any ideas ington. She would like to attend All in favor Lewis: The BIA spent time with ted off of the agenda. However the they may have for a Chair and de- NCAI with Chief in San Diego. Councilman Young notes that us and went over our books. They Financials are included. velop the rules. Councilwoman Michael asks if the title should read “Special Trib- seemed pleased with us. We are Councilwoman Griffith motions She also announces that some anyone else would like to go from al Council on the 20th” close to having our new software to approve the financials pending of the Tribal Council members are the Tribal Council. Other Corrections: Council- up and going and have been work- audit. Councilwoman Shea sec- going to Seneca, Missouri to tour woman Griffith states that at the ing closely with our Internet Tech- onds. nology Director on this. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 21

Other call for Executive Session and Councilwoman Ketchum states Tribal Council. You Nate? 10-12; is supposed to be working for the stay in there “forever until we just that she would participate in one if Michelle: first year; Bonnie: first best interest of the people. Act as No other unfinished business from get tired and go home. I want to we had a deadline for a grant and year (and Trust Board before this); one. Treat everyone as equal and I the Tribal Council. know what can be told about Ex- it meant money for our Tribe. Chief: Trust Board from 1995 to don’t think the Elders on this Trib- Resolution 2015-45: To ecutive Sessions; what can we be Ms. Sumpter: “That doesn’t 1998, then Tribal Council 6 years al Council are picking on anyone. Deny Tribal Membership told as a tribal member? It can’t make sense to me. I understand ending last November, Chief go- I think they have a lot of wisdom Councilman Young motions to ap- be all that important because you about deadlines but the trips—you ing on 10 months; Benita: 10 and they know a lot more about prove. are making resolutions like crazy should have known about this way months; Annette: 7 years. I don’t the tribal programs and what this Enrollment Director Leslie Fall- and we the tribal members do not ahead of time.” know about the rest of you all, Tribe needs.” Leaf explains that the individuals know what’s going on.” Councilwoman Griffith: “With but I’ve been involved with this Chief Brooks: Did anyone on either have not submitted the pa- Councilwoman Holley explains the discounts available and the Tribe for 35 years. I find it very this Tribal Council ask you to say perwork needed to proceed or did that our Executive Sessions should travel involved, the vote enabled offensive that the Tribal Secretary these things. not have an ancestor on the base deal with “sensitive information, us to save money for the Tribe.” wants to slam dunk, not only me Mr. Brooks: “Absolutely not, roll. personnel, and information cov- John Sumpter: “I want to follow but all the other former adminis- I’m speaking on my own and if I Councilman Young clarifies, ered under the privacy act.” up what Dude (Nancy Sumpter) trations. All of them, that none have something to say I will say it “they are not being dis-enrolled; Ms. Sumpter: “So that’s the rea- said. Executive Session is not of us know what we are doing, to this Tribal Council and not be- they have not met the criteria.” son you go in there to decide who addressed in our constitution, so including you all. I think that’s hind your back on Facebook.” Director Fall-Leaf affirms. to hire and fire?” that is an open question you can unprofessional to do that on Face- Nancy Sumpter: “If you are go- Councilwoman Shea asks about Councilwoman Holley: “No, do what you want with. The only book and cut this Tribal Council ing to read Facebook, it must be the correspondence to the individ- we have a Personnel Committee place that Executive Session is ad- to the bone. This Tribal Council true. Feelings get hurt, oh well. I uals. Have they had ample time that handles that. Trust me, I don’t dressed is in the Trust Board docu- is supposed to be a democratic roll up and down and comment and proper notification? want to sit in there any longer than ment.” way to accept whatever the Tribal ‘Lol, wthay,’ etc. I don’t believe Director Fall-Leaf affirms yes, you guys sit out here.” Curtis Zunigha: “As a past Council votes and move on for because a person doesn’t like what the individuals have been notified Ms. Sumpter: “I understand Chief and having sat in that seat, what’s in the best interest of the a member of this Tribal Council by phone, emails, and letters. Personnel issues are private and our constitution says that Execu- Tribe. For that reason I think she says when they are not here to Councilwoman Griffith notes should be done there. But I want tive Session will be run by Rob- should be removed as Secretary stand up for themselves should be that they can come back later, that to know what else is being done. erts Rules of Order. That’s where of the Tribe. Not from the Tribal removed. This could have been this action does not preclude ap- Any poll votes?” the guidelines are listed.” Council, you can’t remove her done when she was here. Unlike plication at a later date. Councilwoman Holley: “Abso- Chief Brooks affirms that yes, from the Tribal Council except for Joe, I don’t condone anyone talk- Councilwoman Ketchum states lutely not, I am against Poll vot- we do have to follow Roberts the ways defined in the Constitu- ing about someone else. If I have that no ancestor on the 1906 roll ing.” Rules (moral turpitude of a Tribal tion. She is not acting in a profes- something to say to someone, go would be conclusive. Councilwoman Griffith: There Council member or Personnel) sional way as being the Secretary up to their face and say it. If I hurt Director Fall-Leaf explains that has been one poll vote for when unless specifically addressed in of this Tribe and I for one take your feelings, oh well. That’s my the Tribe will send them a letter Chief Brooks and she went to our Constitution. offense that she says that I, Dee opinion, you are allowed one. notifying them of the decision Washington D.C.—because there Mr. Sumpter: But the results Ketchum, Paula Pechonick, none Leave things alone right now. It and they can appeal to the Tribal was a deadline. “I think the con- have to be addressed afterwards in of us knew what we were doing. seems like the biggest problem Court. sensus of this whole council is we the open meeting. His point was I’ve been around this Tribe for 35 in here right now is the Section Chief Brooks asks if any of are not doing poll votes.” that Executive Session IS NOT years, I also know that Section 106 106 monies, who is going to get these applicants has any ancestor Councilwoman Holley: “I do addressed in our Constitution. Consultation money can be spent it, where is it going to go? Who enrolled on the base roll. not support Poll Voting whatso- Titus Frenchman is recognized: any way this Tribal Council deems gets to spend it, which is a bunch Director Fall-Leaf: No ever and whenever this has come Thanks the Tribal Council for fit. There is no regulation because of BS. If it’s going for the Tribe let Titus Frenchman is recognized: up I adamantly refused to partake coming to the NAGPRA and Sec- that money comes from cell phone it be used that way.” “Can Leslie provide us with the in it.” tion 106 Oversight Committee companies—US Cellular, AT&T, Councilwoman Griffith states population number of our Tribe Councilwoman Shea believes meeting last Wed., where there Sprint, can’t regulate that money. we are arguing over money, we today?” we are all in agreement on no poll was a good discussion. “I’m in This Tribal Council can spend don’t even have yet. Director Fall-Leaf: 10,800 voting. the process of developing recom- that money any way it sees fit. So Levi Randoll: “I’ll be the first Mr. Frenchman: “What about Councilwoman Griffith notes mendations for the Committee to for them reasons I’m asking the one to say that I do like Facebook. members in Oklahoma?” we did one more when Titus went provide to the Tribal Council.” Tribal Council to remove her as I write on there a lot. I critique Director Fall-Leaf: She can pro- to Pennsylvania for the Insur- Mr. Frenchman then states he Secretary and appoint someone things and if I have an opinion, if vide that tomorrow morning. ance—for him to be able to drive looks forward to an update on else. I’m sick and tired of read- I don’t like something, I am go- Councilwoman Ketchum sec- the tribal vehicle. our 1.2 million dollar investment ing negative emails, Facebook, ing to put it on there. This Coun- onds. All in favor. Chief Brooks states, “we would in Kansas. “What’s our one-year- about myself, this Tribal Council. cil needs to be reminded that they only take a poll vote if it con- plan; five-year-plan?” It’s uncalled for. If you don’t have do not have the authority to tell New Business cerned the life or death of a tribal Joe Brooks is recognized: “I anything positive to say about this Tribal members what to say or Nancy Sumpter is recognized. member or the life or death of the would like to start out by ask- Tribal Council, don’t be sending what to do. That would be over- She states that the previous Tribal Delaware Tribe of Indians and ing our Tribal Council leaders me any more emails—lose my stepping. As citizens of this Tribe, Council and this Tribal Council that’s the way I feel.” how many years they have on the email address. This Tribal Council we have a right to say and do as Page 22 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 we please. Though you are Chief, ing that was a low blow for Joe to Attendance: Chief Chet Brooks, Councilwoman Griffith motions Director from Dallas came up and Chet Brooks, you don’t have the do that when Nicky was not here Assistant Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, to approve August 4th and 18th with observed our program. He was authority over me to say what I to defend herself. I think it was Treasurer Benita Shea, Member corrections. Councilwoman Hol- complimentary on our re-estab- can do; Bonnie Jo cannot either. If very inappropriate of you to do Michelle Holley, Member Nathan ley seconds. lishment of the office. We made you are an employee here, possi- that.” Young it to fourteen applications today Financial Report bly. But on our free time you can’t Mr. Brooks states he did not (our goal was fifteen). We are set- Resolution 2015-46 To sub- do that. You don’t want to be the know she was not going to be Councilwoman Shea moves to ting up our debit system at Arvest. first Tribal Council to put the ham- here. mit Lenape Language Talk- approve pending audit. Council- Other than that, he reports that we mer down on tribal citizens telling Councilwoman Holley: “She ing Dictionary Project to the woman Ketchum seconds. All in are on target. them what they can do or write. isn’t seated here.” National Science Foundation favor. Councilwoman Ketchum asks That would be pretty strange. This Titus Frenchman is recognized: not to exceed $20,000 Unfinished Business if we are on target for the Assisted isn’t Nazi Germany, you can’t “In regard to Facebook, a lot of Councilwoman Griffith motions Living Center grant application. Tribal Manager Allan Barnes: go through everyone’s Facebook things are posted on Facebook, to approve. Councilwoman Hol- She inquires if the resolution ap- Department communications sta- pages, and say, well, I don’t like all you have to do is delete. As far ley seconds. All in favor. proving this application will be tus is excellent. All departments that, I don’t agree with that. It is as tribal members posting about Councilwoman Griffith motions provided at the next Regular are performing their duties and if the Internet. Everyone is entitled other tribal members, that can get to adjourn. Councilwoman Shea meeting. there are any issues, they bring to their opinion. There is nothing a little hairy at times, but we elect seconds. All in favor. Councilwoman Griffith states them to me. sensitive that is being written that a diverse group of people with dif- Adjourns: no time announced: we will need to speak about this August 26th meeting with the I read about and what she wrote ferent opinions to come together approximately 2:45. for the October meeting. about the Section 106, I agree to discuss opinions, outlooks and BIA went well. They expressed Councilwoman Michael states with. I agree it’s for cultural pro- come to a conclusion for what’s Tuesday, Sept 15, 2015 their interest to become better that Jim emailed her this morn- acquainted with our Tribe. They gramming. That’s my opinion and going on. If someone steps up and Community Center ing that he turned his grant for the this would have been better suited disagrees, that’s fine. If it carries did recommend a more secure fire National Science Foundation was for when she was here. I don’t weight that’s fine, the council can Respectfully submitted by Nicky safe cabinets in the Enrollment de- turned in. agree with that. That’s my opinion act on it. But to stifle someone for Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal partment. They also recommend- Councilwoman Griffith noted and the Internet is the same way.” giving their opinion—I’m against Council Secretary. ed that while the therapy pool is the Cultural Preservation is work- John Sumpter is recognized: that. I had three hundred rounds inoperable, the room would be a ing on building an area for stomp “I’ve been there before if you all dumped around my head just so Called to Order: 5:36 good location for these files. dance grounds. remember. Freedom of Speech is a I could come back and have that Prayer: Mary Watters Councilwoman Holley asks how much we estimate to fix the New Business fundamental right of every Ameri- ability. Joe’s a Veteran; John’s a Attendance can. Also, proof. What is inflam- Veteran; we have a lot of veterans pool. Resolution 2015-44: To matory? What is derogatory? Who here. The fact that Joe said not Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant Manager Barnes states about Amend the Anti-Nepotism Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- takes offense to what? Removal to talk behind someone’s back and $4,000. We are still determining if Policy is a process that is outlined in the she’s not here, you see that she is tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer it is cost prohibitive to fix the heat- Chief Brooks: One Council mem- Constitution. Go through court, not here. Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- er including labor and other costs. ber has already approached him bring the proof forward, if she is Councilwoman Griffith states nette Ketchum, Councilwoman He has renewed several insur- that this resolution means we indeed guilty deemed by the judg- “That just as Nicky has a right to Michelle Holley, Councilman ance policies. Recently he was would have to repeal or nullify es, remove her. But if not, leave free speech so does Joe.” Nate Young. able to visit the property in Kan- the previous policy, Resolution it alone. You have got to have the Councilwoman Holley: “We all Welcome guests and new em- sas and visited with the Pine fam- 2014-53. proof. Is it not Nate Young? do.” ployee: Angela Krebbs (Osage) is ily. Justin Falleaf was mowing this Councilman Young explains Councilman Young: “Removal? Councilman Young moves we our new receptionist. Dana Mur- particular day of his visit and un- the issues are whether this is a Removal is by recall.” adjourn. Councilwoman Ketchum rell introduces Mrs. Krebbs. fortunately, he does not have the rescission, an amendment, or an Councilwoman Griffith: States seconds. Meeting adjourns: no equipment he needs to mow that Approve Agenda issue previously laid on the table. she understood Mr. Brooks to re- time announced: approximately property. We therefore had to go Councilwoman Griffith moves Therefore we can proceed with fer to Secretary; not as a Tribal 6:37. with another option. to approve. Councilwoman Shea a vote on it or vote to remove it Council member. The cemeteries are all mowed seconds. All in favor. (Resolution 2014-53) due to need- Mr. Sumpter: “I would like Special Meeting and in good condition. The Amer- ing prior notice. Did we table this proof of what, where and when. Thursday, Sept 10, 2015 Minutes iCorps Project (contact person is Chrystal Kelley) has informed us from the last meeting? That’s got to be considered.” th Community Center August 4 Minutes: p. 1 “Council- Councilwoman Holley asks for Chief Brooks: I don’t disagree we have been invited to provide man” Holley should be changed to clarification. Is it because we are with you in Principle except to Respectfully submitted by Nicky the full application due October Councilwoman Holley. 30th. Mary Randall has been hired adding to the previous resolution? say one thing, it is the Delaware Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal th August 18 : p. 1, “Allen” Councilman Young states he Tribal Council that elects the As- Council Secretary. to administer our Elders Nutrition should be spelled “Allan” and just saw this resolution this after- sistant Chief, the Treasurer, and program. the last page should be Council- noon when he walked in the door. the Secretary. Called to Order: 2:42 Child Support Enforcement woman Michael and “in” San Di- Councilwoman Holley explains Councilwoman Holley: “I Prayer: Chief Chet Brooks Director Curtis Zunigha: Last ego should be changed to “to” San that this resolution was placed on would like to go on the record stat- Thursday, Carl Rich, our Regional Diego. the table last month for which she January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 23 discussed with two other Tribal Councilwoman Holley wants to Chief Brooks calls for a Spe- Councilwoman Griffith an- Unfinished Business Council members how to proceed explain to wrap this up that Tribal cial Council meeting October 5th. nounces that the Osage Nation Child Support Enforcement, Cur- and they advised this route. members have requested that these However, both Councilwomen has invited the Delaware Council tis Zunigha: July 30th submitted Councilman Young says he tru- members be added to the policy. Ketchum and Holley will be un- on October 3rd to visit their hydro- ACF $341,342 ly does not know which direction Councilwoman Griffith motions available that night and asks if ponics program. to go, he walked in and saw the we table for further review. Coun- we could entertain the 7th. The Councilwoman Ketchum mo- New Business resolution on the door and it refers cilman Young seconds. 5 In favor, next scheduled meeting we’ll be tions to adjourn. Councilwoman Resolution 2015-44: To to a resolution previously adopted. 1 Abstains (Holley), 1 Opposed at NCAI in San Diego on the 20th. Griffith seconds. All in favor. Amend the Anti-Nepotism Councilwoman Griffith states (Ketchum). The following week, we are at the Adjourns (time cut off of video) this policy already adopted is the reburial. approximately 8:05. Policy Resolution 2015-47: To strictest policy in any Tribe or in John Sumpter is recognized. He Councilwoman Ketchum motions the State. Approve Tribal Mem- explains that he wants to address a Special Meeting to approve. Councilwoman Holley ad- bership numbers 058563- former resolution. Dartmouth has Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015 Councilwoman Holley seconds. dresses why she included aunts, 058572 hired an individual claiming Le- Community Center Questions came from the audi- uncles, nieces and nephews. When Councilwoman Michael motions nape from the Eastern Delaware ence about what the difference we previously adopted this anti- to approve. Councilwoman Ket- Nations, which is a 501(c)3. The Respectfully submitted by Nicky was and grand-children are al- nepotism policy, Councilwoman chum seconds. All in favor. Delaware Nation and David Corn- Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal ready in the previous policy. Ketchum asked why not include silk have offered to back us on an Council Secretary. Councilwoman Ketchum states aunts, uncles, nieces and neph- Other effort to squelch these groups. He that “you took cousins off.” ews. Looking back on this, I think Nancy (Dude) Sumpter has been continues, “We had a resolution Called to Order: 5:40 Councilwoman Holley confirms we should have done this because selected to be our honored Elder formerly. You all don’t have pic- Prayer: Mary Watters yes, due to the concerns about in our community our Delaware at Delaware Days on October 26th. tures of your kinfolk on the Nan- how far this would go. families are very close. Aunts are John Sumpter has been selected ticoke website claiming is theirs. I Report on Bonnie Thaxton as Councilman Young expresses considered mothers, cousins con- to be our honored Veteran for this do not appreciate this. I would ask AARP, Indian Elder of the year. that his concern is that this resolu- sidered brothers and sisters. event. that you pass it again, because it’s Blue River Haas is recognized tion would limit the pool of Dela- Joe Brooks is recognized: He Idaho and Kansas Delaware culture theft.” and reads his request from the ware candidates. He says we have feels that this one is too restric- will be meeting with us on Octo- Councilman Young asks if he is Delaware Tribe to change Colum- such a small community that it tive. He asks, “Do you think it’s ber 26th, to listen to a joint pro- referring to the Resolution object- bus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ will be hard to hire Delawares. He right to limit our grand-children posal at the Delaware Community ing to recognition of these “wan- Day in the Bartlesville. He ex- believes the Personnel Commit- from working for the Tribe when Center at 9:30. nabes” and then we rescinded it, plains when he approached the tee should make those decisions. we have new programs opening Discussion revolved around correct? Superintendent of Bartlesville “I’m concerned we wouldn’t hire up. Do you think it’s right that this the purpose of the meeting. Chief Mr. Sumpter: Correct. We need School District, Operation Eagle someone because that person was only applies to the Tribal Council? Brooks states let’s wait and see to get with President Holton and personnel were threatened with married to someone’s grandson.” What about the Trust Board and what they want. make a united front. Now Dart- their job. We may not be able to hire them Judges who are elected officials.” Councilman Young motions to mouth is being called on it. She is Laura Maynor is recognized and because they are a “Wilson or a Councilwoman Griffith does not donate $1,500 to Indian Summer, not Lenape in any shape or form. spoke on behalf of him. He has Barnes or a Young.” We are in a feel that we can legislate for the which is coming up this weekend. Her lineage was posted and all her support from Choctaw Nation and unique position as a small Tribe. Judges and the Trust Board. Councilwoman Griffith adds relatives are from Ireland. he plans to visit many Tribes to As we develop our businesses, if Councilwoman Ketchum that Xavier Michael-Young, Councilwoman Ketchum: These gain their support despite threats someone is hired by an indepen- states case in point, when Chief Councilwoman Michael’s son is groups are very aggressive. We’ve from the school district to defund dent board. He appreciates the Pechonick hired her Grandson, Head Boy and the Lenape Col- passed resolutions before and then Operation Eagle. motive but feels that the “cure this policy was a result of that or Guard will also be involved. nothing happens. Attendance would be exclude Delawares that issue—it’s not what the people Councilwoman Shea seconds. 4 in Councilwoman Griffith motions could be employed.” Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant wanted. favor, 2 abstentions (Griffith and to hold a Special Meeting on Oc- Councilwoman Ketchum re- Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Trea- Councilman Young states he Michael). tober 7th and then return to regu- sponds that we are just talking surer Benita Shea, Councilwoman wants to make the policy as least AARP contacted the Tribe for lar meetings on the first and third about the 7 people on the Tribal Annette Ketchum, Councilwoman restrictive as policy to hire as a nomination as Native Elder of Tuesdays. Councilwoman Holley Council. Michelle Holley, Councilman many Delawares as possible. the Year. Bonnie Thaxton was seconds. 6 in favor, 1 opposed, Councilwoman Holley responds Nate Young. Absent: Secretary Councilwoman Ketchum states awarded this honor and her award Michael, due to her belief we can that each of those examples he Nicky Michael it’s almost like you are saying if ceremony will be at the Cowboy go back to once a month schedule. gave is already in the previous Welcome guests it’s a certain family they can hire Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City at Councilwoman Griffith motions nepotism policy that Council- their grand-child and certain oth- 6:30 on October 6. The vans will for Executive Session. Council- Approve Agenda woman Griffith proposed last win- ter. Those examples you gave al- ers can’t. leave at 2 pm. Mary Randall has woman Michael seconds. All in Councilwoman Griffith moves to ready are in place. This resolution Mr. Brooks said no, that’s not the sign-up sheet. favor. 7:06 approve. is simply adding nieces, nephews, what he is saying. He is saying Nathan Young (Jr.) is recog- Chief calls the meeting back to Councilwoman Shea seconds. aunts and uncles. this should be up to the Personnel nized for his achievement as an order at 7:35. The reason for the All in favor. Committee. inaugural fellow artist at the Kai- Executive Session for the Chain of Chief Brooks notes the only dif- ser Family Foundation, 2016-17. Command. ference in this resolution is it adds Page 24 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 aunts and uncles and he doesn’t Councilwoman Ketchum states Mr. Randoll favors the policy. Chief Brooks asks who wrote down at the Western Delawares have to worry about this with none her grand-children are the same He exemplified the Osage who are the resolution. with their program. of these relatives in this area. way, they know not to work for dealing with an issue where some Councilman Young states he Chief Brooks: States he agrees Councilwoman Shea and the Tribe. adopted children were issued a did. that John has been trying to bring Griffith both state they do have Councilwoman Griffith states CDIB against Osage policy. Chief Brooks: “Was it written in this up for three years. “But the to worry about it. Councilwoman her niece also would not work for Councilwoman Griffith states two parts?” truth of the matter is that we have Shea says she has a lot of family the Tribe. that this resolution is not to target Councilman Young: “Not that I a problem on our Tribal Council members sitting right here. John Sumpter is recognized. anyone or place blame. It’s meant recall.” that seems to be any individual Councilwoman Ketchum states He asks a hypothetical question to support our true members. Councilwoman Shea states Tribal Council member thinks she isn’t worried about it. regarding his nephew, Levi Ran- Director Fall-Leaf explains it maybe it was the way they were they can order an employee to do Councilwoman Holley states doll. “What if he were working for was possible before to remove split up? what they want. The Tribal Coun- she is not interested in seeing this the Tribe?” If he ran for a Tribal members but this resolution pro- Councilwoman Holley: Possi- cil has to have a majority vote to Tribe turn into a family affair. Council seat and got it would his vides “due process.” bly do anything.” “I believe there should be a fair nephew then be fired? Verna Sue Artherton asks “how John Sumpter is recognized: Councilwoman Holley: So let chance for everyone, not just fam- There are mixed answers with does someone prove their enroll- “The way I see this is those that me get this straight. To do any- ily members. I am not in favor of some yes and some no. ment?” are not written into this, which is thing, except for the Chief, Assis- having multiple family members Jack Tatum is recognized and Director Fall-Leaf explains that four of you, has to go to the Chief, tant Chief and Treasurer that are in key positions of this Tribe.” states he feels this really affects everyone has to provide state cer- Assistant Chief, or the Tribal mentioned in this resolution…” Councilwoman Griffith states our Tribe. It doesn’t just affect tified birth certificates. Manager to ask permission to go Councilwoman Griffith: “And yes, this is why she wrote the ini- “you people up there.” He be- Ms. Artherton asks if we will to a department to get informa- Allan.” tial resolution in December but lieves this should go to the people. ever see a blood quantum require- tion. Is this what I am hearing?” Councilwoman Holley: “Allan she feels we have to be careful He resents that the Tribal Coun- ment. Councilman Young: That is ex- is the Tribal Operations Manager. about going too far in the lineage. cil is making this themselves. Director Fall-Leaf explains she actly what you are hearing. That is his job.” Councilwoman Shea brings up He believes it should be for “the would not support a blood quan- Mr. Sumpter: Thank you. Ms. Councilwoman Griffith: “He is the third Whereas, “sometimes a people.” tum because we would lose most Shea. You said this was due to a in the resolution.” situation arises where the current of our Tribe. “We have only three Council member “trying to re- Councilwoman Holley: “He is a Resolution 2015: Amend policy does not meet the need of full-bloods today, three.” write Delaware History? Could paid employee. Under the Consti- the Tribe.” She notes this could resolution 2014-53 Anti- Councilwoman Griffith motions you clear me up on that?” tution it does not include that the be the point at which certain Nepotism Policy as re- to approve. Councilman Young Councilwoman Shea: We had a Chief and Assistant Chief are to situations go before the Person- flected in the Code of seconds. All in favor. Councilmember go to one of our micromanage the daily details of nel Committee who would make Ethics employees asking if we could edit the Tribe. I would think that you Resolution 2015- : To Ap- a recommendation to the Tribal Councilwoman Griffith motions the Tribal Council video. would be busy enough to not have Council. prove Tribal Membership Mr. Sumpter: The 106 video? to do that.” to table until the next meeting. numbers 058573-058589 Councilwoman Holley explains Councilman Young seconds Councilwoman Shea: Yes Chief Brooks: “And I believe that every word of this to the Now Councilwoman Ketchum motions Councilwoman Griffith: No it every Council member, including Therefore It Be Resolved is the Resolution 2015: To to approve. Councilwoman Young was the Tribal Council meeting you Michelle, would be too busy same wording as the previous res- Amend the Tribal seconds. All in favor. video of the 106 video. to do this either.” olution. Membership Act To Mr. Sumpter: “Because this Councilwoman Holley: “Abso- Resolution 2015- : To Councilwoman Griffith states Include Procedures for seems like a power grab to me.” lutely, I am busy, but I don’t be- Implement the Line of Au- that that the Now therefore be it Disenrollment Councilwoman Griffith: “Abso- lieve I have any requests over the resolved locks us into that policy thority and Responsibility lutely not” day to day operations...” Chief Brooks explains this is a though; not that the Whereas can for the Tribal Govern- Councilwoman Ketchum: “Ab- Mr. Sumpter asks for the floor resolution that only applies to override this. ment: for the Chief, As- solutely” back. “Like I said, I’m not the only those who were not legally quali- 2 in favor (Holley and Ket- sistant Chief and Tribal Councilwoman Holley: “Yes it one that sees this as a power grab. fied to enroll to begin with either chum), 4 opposed (Brooks, Shea, is.” You are going to have to be very by fraudulent claims or by mis- Operations Manager shall Young, Griffith) Mr. Sumpter: “I’m not the only explicit on this. If you remember take. have Oversight over the Councilwoman Ketchum asks one seeing it. But I’m here to what I told you at the Oversight Levi Randoll is recognized and Daily Operations of the why we spent all this time on this question considering one individ- Committee, which it’s mute now; asks if we can give him a number Tribe when no one believed in it. She ual slipped up and called it a fee, you blowed us off; kept us out of for those who may not be lawfully states, “when just two of us voted Councilwoman Holley says she which is covered under the priva- the circle; on this program. I told enrolled. for it.” saw two resolutions earlier this cy act, and it was an honorarium. you what would happen. It was Enrollment Director, Leslie Chief Brooks felt that Council- week about the line of authority I set this up. She came here on my my gift. There was two things Fall-Leaf explains that there are woman’s statement was unfair. and a separate one for the Chief, invite to help this Tribe. She did us I wanted to do that I owed this two families who would have this His niece works for the Indian Assistant Chief, and their desig- a favor. She would not have come Tribe and that was to get the El- applied to them—not that they Health Services and knows better nee to be the spokesperson for the here for any of you. Chief Brooks, ders recognized and the Veterans were fraudulently enrolled but had than to go to work for the Dela- Tribal Council. So we are combin- you know I have been trying for recognized and I accomplished an ancestor with the same name as ware Tribe. ing them into one now? three years due to spending time that with help.” someone on the base roll. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 25

Chief Brooks: “You accom- to the Tribal Manager and tell him Councilwoman Griffith motions administration the people felt like of the resolution is to make a joint plished that sometimes with my if any of the Tribal Council is try- to approve. they didn’t get information. And decision to ask an employee to do help.” ing to manipulate them. I don’t Councilwoman Ketchum: We they are already complaining they something. Mr. Sumpter: ‘I’m getting there. understand what this grievance have a Constitution that says aren’t getting the information. Councilman Young: Are you The first one was Curtis—he was is because it never happened. We where the authority lay and that is And I think this Tribal Council has suggesting we strike the next to the first but we didn’t have a line had a wise employee that went to with our people. We go and make done everything it can to provide the last whereas? item. Your help there too when the Tribal Manager—Is that what all these rules about authority and the information. It’s always been a Ms. Jerden: Yes, completely. they was trying to make a run at happened?” then the people never have a voice problem that the elected constitu- Councilwoman Ketchum: When us. We got them a line item and we Councilwoman Griffith: No he because they can’t have a meet- ents are out of favor by the end of you’re putting that official spokes- got them money. But this program came to me very stressed out. ing. They are already complaining the second year. This Council it’s person in there it’s a different sub- was another gift that the Tribe can Councilwoman Ketchum: Well about it. I don’t know of anyone the first year. Everyone is second ject than the line of authority. benefit from. And this is a little he should have gone to the Tribal besides John… guessing everyone. One Council Councilman Young: I would push that makes me doubt how Manager. Jack Tatum: Me too. Not about member may have possibly over- like to make two amendments to that’s going to go. To me, my ob- Councilwoman Holley: Yes, ex- this but the People don’t have a stepped and made a judgment call. my own motion. servations, what I’ve seen happen, actly. That is not following their voice. She apologized for it and now we Ms. Jerden asks any Tribal Executive Session abuse, Special chain of command that is already Councilwoman Ketchum: I want to go and make something Council member what aspects of Meeting abuse, the Conference established. don’t know how we solve it be- like this out of it? the resolution do they think would Calls, which to me is conducting Tribal Manager Barnes: If this cause the people have felt this way Leslie Jerden is recognized: I hinder business? the business of the Tribe on the example is the one I’m thinking the last four years, but I don’t like wanted to give my personal com- Councilwoman Holley responds phone and the people don’t have of, then yes, that employee did this; I don’t like “designee.” Who ment on the way this reads if I that it’s not that it would hinder any access to it. Well that makes come to me. He consulted with would that be? may. My experience from other business. The problem is with me wonder. Don’t make me sorry. me first. Then we went to the next Councilwoman Griffith: Who- Boards is it is a way to protect the mention of the Chief and the I endorsed every one of you. I Chain. ever Chief chooses. the employees who work for the Assistant Chief whose duties are campaigned hard for you. I’m not Councilwoman Shea: My con- Councilwoman Holley: Or who- Council. I don’t read it as taking separate and laid out in the Con- saying a bunch of people listen to cern is that we have power over ever the Assistant Chief chooses. away from the people’s voice be- stitution, which does not include me. But don’t make me sorry.” that employee as Tribal Council Chief Brooks: I totally disagree cause that is not in this resolution day-to-day operations. Chief Brooks: “Your words are members. I can see an employee it would be who I chose to be the at all. It reads that a Tribal Council Ms. Jerden: I see your point but well taken. However, I don’t care feeling intimidated because I have official designee. I don’t have that member cannot go to an employee when this did happen he stated he what kind of authority I’ve got. I a Tribal Council member asking authority. This whole thing is turn- without a couple people behind didn’t get the problem resolved. only can have the authority that me to do something. Yet, I have ing into a deal where Chet Brooks them saying yes, it’s ok to do that. He went up the chain to the assis- this Tribal Council gives me. I my boss over here telling me to do is becoming a dictator. It wasn’t I think this is a protection for the tant Chief. Maybe it’s protecting didn’t ask for this resolution; other something else. Now I don’t know me that wrote the organization individual Tribal Council because him in his security. Tribal Council members did.” what to do first. This lays it out chart. It was the prior administra- if one of you directs an employee Councilwoman Holley says we Councilwoman Holley asks that the authority goes to the De- tion, which you were a part. with anything that is misleading, have an Organization Chart, a for clarification on the second partment Head. I should not have Councilwoman Ketchum: Did I or withholds information, or any- Constitution, an Employee Policy. whereas stating the Chief, Assis- that power to go to an employee say something offensive? thing in that line, that represents We have a number of document tant Chief, or their designee shall and tell them I want something Chief Brooks: I don’t in any you as a Council. I would just sug- that detail roles in the hierarchy. be official spokespeople for the done right then and there. way appreciate anyone’s com- gest that you take out the “and” in Councilwoman Griffith states Tribe. I would like to know the Councilwoman Holley: That is ments that I am a dictator. the third whereas because it does that when there is an issue, she motivation behind this. Are you understandable that we go to the Councilwoman Ketchum: “I make it sound like it’s cumber- refers the employee to the Tribal saying individual Council mem- Tribal Operations Manager; he is didn’t say that? Are you looking some and too much. I agree that Operations Manager. If he is not bers cannot speak for themselves? over all of our employees. We are at me?” there should be accountability and here, then someone has to make Councilman Young: Most cer- not specifically listing just em- Chief Brooks: “I am looking at at least one other person behind the decision. tainly not. You have that right un- ployees in this resolution. I do not you and Michelle both.” that and whether that’s the Chief Nancy Sumpter: Well then wait der our constitution. As to what is understand why they have to be in Councilwoman Holley: I have and the Tribal Operations Man- until the next day. our Tribal Policy there has got to the line of contact. never used your name and dictator ager, or whomever else I believe Dana Murrell is recognized: She be one official spokesperson on Councilwoman Shea states she in the same sentence. I have said it provides a protection. The sixth states Mr. Barnes is not her Direct any subject. thinks the concept behind this is other Tribal Council members are. whereas is confusing because you Supervisor so this would not apply Councilwoman Ketchum: “Can that these two (Chief and Assistant Councilwoman Ketchum: That are allowing anyone to be the des- to her. She believes she is the only I speak? The line of authority we Chief) are here on a daily opera- is an erroneous insult to both of ignee or spokesperson and I think one in that position. Her and the already have established. We have tions. us. We haven’t said this. that doesn’t agree with what you receptionist. our constitution that tells what Councilwoman Griffith: Chief Chief Brooks: I will apologize are trying to do with the resolu- Councilwoman Griffith motions our duties are. We have a job de- Brooks was elected to lead the for the insult but I will not apolo- tion. That should be discussed to approve with the amendments. scription that tells what our Tribal Tribe. gize for the organization chart. with the members of the Tribal Councilman Young seconds. 3 in Manager duties are. Therefore, Councilwoman Holley: I under- Councilwoman Ketchum: I Council. You don’t pass the buck favor (Young, Griffith, Shea), 2 no this is unnecessary, because ev- stand the concept and I feel it is a don’t know. I haven’t seen it. But to someone else. You don’t get (Ketchum, Holley), 1 abstention ery individual employee can go control effort. what I’m talking about is in the last that opportunity. That’s the point (Brooks because he doesn’t want Page 26 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 any further accusations of running Mr. Scott: It ended up that way ally good job against Susan Taffe Still, there were those who felt seconds. All in favor. a dictatorship). but hopefully more people will ap- Reed. It’s an insult when you have we should not be allowed to be a Adjourns 8:40. Councilwoman Griffith mo- ply to demonstrate a need. a Chartered school to help Native member. He moves to strike the tions to take a break. Councilman Councilwoman Griffith motions Americans and here you have this “state recognized.” Special Meeting Young seconds. to approve. Councilman Young woman from a fabricated Dela- Councilwoman Holley: Dis- Saturday, Nov 7, 2015 Called to order 7:42 seconds. All in favor. ware Tribe as the head of the pro- agrees with striking the “state rec- Community Center gram. She passed herself off over ognized,” because that is what is Resolution 2015- To Au- Resolution 2015- : To sub- the years as a legitimate Delaware happening with a number of these Respectfully submitted by Nicky thorize Implementation mit an Indian Community from Pennsylvania receiving thou- groups who are stealing our heri- Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal of the Lenape Cultural Development Block Grant sands of dollars in scholarship tage, culture and funding. Council Secretary. Center Planning Grant (ICDBG) for an Elder In- money. That could have been one Levi Randoll is recognized: I Called to Order: 5:38 Councilwoman Griffith motions dependent Living Center, of our tribal members. That could would have to disagree with your Prayer: Mary Watters to approve. Councilman Young 2015 have been me. I would have liked statement about NCAI having seconds. Councilwoman Griffith Councilman Young motions to ap- to have been one of those. With anything to do with who is Na- Attendance you guys speaking out the way tive American. NCAI is not in the states they took the employee’s prove. Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant you did and not only you guys but business of recognizing Tribes. I name off and replaced it with the Levi Randoll is recognized: He Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Trea- Shawnees such as Ben Barnes and have a problem with state recog- position. 5 in favor, 1 abstention asks if this is being written by surer Benita Shea, Councilwoman Keely Squirrel Denning, You guys nized as well. States cannot rec- (Holley). Sherri Rackliff. Councilwoman Annette Ketchum, Councilman speaking to the Dartmouth Alum ognize Tribes. States do not have Griffith seconds. Councilwoman Nate Young. Resolution 2015- To and the Dean of Students shut that that authority. We know who our Amend the Housing Reso- Griffith states that Ms. Rackliff is Welcome guests. not accepting any money for writ- down. I applaud that effort Mi- Delaware people are. If you have lution: From assistance at ing the grant. All in favor. chelle, Chet, especially Nicky Mi- any fear that would hinder any fu- Approve Agenda $5,000 to $10,000 rehabili- chael. These people put their own ture negotiations with the Idaho Resolution 2015- : To Councilman Young moves to ap- tation time into it. People don’t think Delawares, this will not. As our prove. Approve Membership to Councilwoman Griffith asks the these people are hurting our Tribe Council, we elected you to run the Councilwoman Shea seconds. Housing Director if the previous NCAI but they honestly are taking away business of our Tribe and protect All in favor. program had a different age limit. Councilman Young motions to ap- from us.” He thanked us. our people. Be strong leaders and Minutes This one says 55. prove. Councilwoman Shea sec- Councilwoman Holley explains protect our people. Housing Director, Ron Scott: onds. All in favor. that yes, she agrees. A number of Councilwoman Griffith states Councilwoman Shea motions to Yes, when I wrote the first grant I Councilwoman Ketchum asks if us before we were tribal leaders, that if we lost our recognized, we approve Sept. 1, 2015 minutes. listed 62 and higher. we have an alternate in case some- even as individuals have been would likely have all our resolu- Councilwoman Ketchum seconds. Councilwoman Ketchum asks thing happens to one of the del- working on this with Ben Barnes, tions nullified. Councilman Young states on p. if this was because there were not egates? We always have before. the second Chief of the Shawnee. All in favor. 5 second paragraph in answer to enough people 62 and higher? Councilman amends his motion These groups have stolen tens of Letter of Intent: Chief Brooks Mr. Brooks, the answer was 10 to Mr. Scott: We have enough but to include Councilwoman Griffith thousands of dollars; Taffe-Reed is asking for approval from the 12. 2 in favor (Shea, Ketchum), only five applied. and then Holley in order of the al- scholarships should have gone to Tribal Council to sign a letter with 3 abstentions (Brooks, Griffith, Councilwoman Ketchum: How ternates. Native American students. Ernie Jackson and the other the Young). much is the grant? All in favor. Councilwoman Ketchum asks Dennis Group. Councilwoman Griffith motions Mr. Scott: The initial amount to be excused. Councilwoman Griffith: There to approve Sept. 10, 2015, Special Resolution 2015- : To ap- will be no funds to expend. was $25k. With this increase, we Resolution 2015- Opposing Tribal Council meeting minutes. prove the Declaration of Chief Brooks: No will boost it up to $50k. Fabricated Delaware Tribe, Councilwoman Shea seconds. All Councilwoman Griffith asks Indigenous Peoples Day Councilman Young: Advises in favor. Groups, and Indians just to let us know by sending us what if you have seven applicants? Councilman Young motions to Councilwoman Ketchum mo- a copy. Mr. Scott: We may not need the approve. Councilwoman Holley Councilwoman Griffith motions tions to approve Sept. 15, 2015 Chief Brooks doesn’t want to full amount for rehabilitation on seconds. Councilwoman Griffith to approve. Councilwoman Hol- minutes. Councilwoman Shea sec- bind us to anyone but wants to each house. We may not be used asks to amend it to Indigenous ley seconds. onds. 4 in favor (Griffith, Brooks, encourage business to be brought rolls over. Peoples Day. Councilwoman Ket- Chief Brooks has a question Shea, Ketchum), 1 abstention to us. Councilwoman Ketchum: They chum asks to amend government on “Be it further resolved,” what (Young). Councilwoman Holley: So this have to own their home correct? to “Federal Government.” All in would happen to our Tribe if we Councilwoman Ketchum mo- is basically a template and we will Mr. Scott: Yes favor. ever lose our recognition. I am for tions to accept Oct. 7, 2015 Spe- receive a copy. Nancy Sumpter asks what hap- Nancy Sumpter is recognized: this resolution. But I am not sure cial Council meeting minutes. Councilwoman Griffith motions pens if she needs a new roof but She asks what a “fabricated Dela- about state recognized. He pro- Councilwoman Shea seconds. to approve. Councilwoman Shea her sister owns the house? ware is?” vides a synopsis of when we were Top of meeting identifier should seconds. 4 in favor, 1 abstains Mr. Scott: Some type of agree- Councilwoman Griffith states not recognized with NCAI, which be changed to “Special Meeting,” (Brooks) ment or understanding about a it’s a wannabe. included us as State recognized not Regular. Councilman Young motions to relative living in the home. Levi Randoll is recognized: and Tribes that have been before P1, Laura’s last name should be adjourn. Councilwoman Griffith Councilwoman Ketchum: Was He states, “You guys did a re- the Indian Claims Commission. changed to Maynor. it first come first serve? January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 27

Councilwoman Ketchum would Councilwoman Griffith motions All in favor. Chief Brooks said that the Oc- Councilwoman Griffith states like the record to reflect that she to approve. Councilman Young Councilwoman Griffith an- tober Trust Monies have returned she agrees although we cannot asked to be excused due to being seconds. nounces she has an estimate from to a few percentages higher than do this because it is written in the indisposed. John Sumpter is recognized. He Kenny Foreman to prepare stomp we were when the stocks market constitution. p.8 Lesly should be spelled Les- asks what AmeriCorps volunteers dance grounds. Cultural Preserva- dropped. Chief Brooks states that the lie are going to be doing for us? tion is donating $2,000 and she Mr. Sumpter states that he be- Tribal Council would have to act Levi’s last name should be Ran- Councilwoman Shea explains is asking for the Tribe to donate lieves we should hold off on this on an initiative petition with 100 doll. 3 in favor (Shea, Brooks, that a team of 10-12 will be work- $1,000. She is going to reach out project until we are on sure foot- signatures. Ketchum), 2 abstentions (Griffith, ing for us at the Delaware Tribe to the Elders, Veterans and War ing. Mr. Sumpter explains how Rob- Young) Lewis B. Ketchum Boys and Girls Mothers. The rest can be raised All in favor. erts Rules should be conducted for Club. The Tribe will benefit from Unfinished Business with fundraisers. Bonnie Thaxton wants the an- General Council. $23,040 of donated workforce. Councilwoman Griffith motions nouncement to be made that on Councilwoman Griffith motions None Mr. Sumpter asks how much to donate $1,000. Councilman the first Monday of every month to donate $200 to the Nowata bas- New Business the Tribe provides to the Boys and Young seconds. after the Elders lunch, the Elders ketball tournament. Councilwom- Girls clubs and how much to the Councilwoman Ketchum asks are encouraged to STAY for the an Ketchum seconds. All in favor. Resolution 2015-58: To Ap- Director and Assistant Director. Mr. Sumpter and Mr. Randoll if Elders meeting. Councilwoman Griffith motions prove Tribal Membership Levi Randoll asks how much that sounds like too much money? Jack Tatum is recognized and to adjourn. Councilwoman Young Councilwoman Griffith motions to material are we going to expend Mr. Sumpter says it’s a fair states that we have the same prob- seconds. approve. Councilman Young sec- on the building. price. But the bigger issue is that lem with the General Council and Adjourns 6:30 ■ onds. All in favor. Tribal Manager Barnes answers the Trust Board and Veterans com- would like the Tribal Council to that the materials will cost be- Resolution 2015-59: To mittee is “in dire straits” having waive the 100-member quorum to tween $500-1000 and the Boys taken a loss on our Trust monies enable members to introduce reso- Submit an Application for and Girls Club will provide the due to the stock market crash. lutions from the floor. AmeriCorps cost of those materials. Minutes of the Trust Board, August-October 2015

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015 Chairman Chet Brooks asked Discussion: Gain for year is it’ll come back. Maybe we need favor. for a motion to approve the agen- around $50k, Chairman Chet to speak to someone else? CFO Community Center Committee Reports da. Brooks stated a draw down was Jean Lewis said that things should Respectfully submitted by Roger Treasurer John Sumpter moved made to make payments of $20k be OK, however Treasurer John Stewart, Trust Board Secretary Community Services: Joe to approve the agenda. last month so stocks and bonds Sumpter believes that a backdoor Brooks in Verna Craw- Joe Brooks seconded the mo- did make $30k. Treasurer John is still needed. Chairman Chet Call to Order ford’s absence tion. Motion carried with all in Sumpter said the word is financial Brooks thinks maybe scouting Chairman Chet Brooks called Au- favor. troubles are coming. He watches around for a capable financial ad- The Community Services Com- gust 19, 2015 Trust Board meeting FOX NEWS, gold is going down. visor in addition to Arvest, not to mittee met on Monday, August 10, Minutes of Previous Meeting to order at 4:12pm. Secretary Roger Stewart men- move away, just talk about the fu- 2015. Three dental applications Vice Chair Mary Watters gave Chairman Chet Brooks asked for tioned Rand Paul said the sky was ture in general might be a way to were approved totaling $604, one the invocation. a motion to approve the minutes. falling. Treasurer John Sumpter safeguard the Tribe’s money. The Elder RX for $900, one emer- Secretary Roger Stewart called Joe Brooks moved to approve agreed that Rand Paul declared Trust Board owes it to the Tribe gency assistance for $196.58, one the roll. Those present were Chair- the minutes with corrections if hard times for the upcoming year to do that. Treasurer John Sumpt- medical for $200, one rental assis- man Chet Brooks, Vice Chair needed. John Sumpter seconded to two years. Chairman Chet er agrees that now the balance tance for $200, two student optical Mary Watters, Treasurer John the motion. Motion carried with Brooks mentioned the national is back up to 4 million it needs totaling $372.12. Also approved Sumpter and Secretary Roger all in favor. debt sunk 17 Trillion Dollars and to stay there. Joe Brooks states up to $40 per month for fish food. Stewart. Member Joe Brooks. Ab- Treasurer’s Report the backdoor news was the De- the budget next year is going to The next meeting report will be sent were Members Verna Craw- partment of Defense lost 8 Tril- be $30-$40k slimmer than this for September 14, 2015. ford and Homer Scott. Chairman Chet Brooks mentions lion in the last 10 years. Whether year. If it stays like that some of Cultural Preservation: Chairman Chet Brooks declared that Scott Thompson with Arvest or not that is true no one knows, the committees are going to have Chet Brooks in Homer a quorum. had to miss the meeting because but it breaks down to about 55k to take some drastic measures. Guests, Tribal officials and em- he was called to St. Louis. per man, woman and child in Chairman Chet Brooks asks for a Scott’s absence ployees present included Charles Treasurer John Sumpter re- the US. So it looks imperative motion to approve the financials The Cultural Preservation Com- Randall, Mary Randall, Sasheen ported the Trust balance as of to have Scott Thompson join the pending audit. mittee met August 3, 2015. Dela- Reynolds, Johnny Barker, Jean June 30, 2015 was $4,205,868.82; next meeting, but if there is a bad Joe Brooks moved to approve ware Days are the 25th and 26th Lewis, Dana Murrell, Gilbert Wat- The July 31, 2015 balance was monetary collapse can a banker the financials pending audit. of September. The committee will ters and Allan Barnes. $4,216,181.68. That is an increase be trusted to tell you? Joe Brooks Roger Stewart seconded the be letting the Veterans Commit- of $10,312.86. said they tell you leave it alone motion. Motion carried with all in tee recommend one Veteran for a Page 28 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016

Veteran Honoree and the Elders GPA wasn’t met. Chairman Chet en, but she agreed with the com- Unfinished Business Chairman Chet Brooks declared Committee will recommend one Brooks asked Sasheen Reynolds mittee’s approval to add her. The a quorum. Mentioned that he tried Joe Brooks Announcement Elder Honoree and Joe Brooks if she has anything to add. She Honored Veteran was discussed to get ahold of Verna Crawford said that the Cultural Commit- stated that all the applications which was himself and that will His daughter got the job as RN however since this was a special tee will then approve or reaffirm have been updated on the website go to the Cultural Committee at the Cherokee Clinic and he is meeting it would be considered an whoever they recommend. Also now. for approval. The Veterans rep- proud of her. excused absence. If two regular passed resolutions on how much The next meeting report will be resented the Tribe well, did well Chairman Chet Brooks asks if meetings are missed though, she to spend on meat for Saturday for September 14, 2015. and looked good at Wisconsin no other Old Business is there any forfeits office. Night Joe Brooks said if he’s not in their fatigues, the others were New Business, and if none asks Elders Committee: Chair Guests, Tribal officials and em- mistaken it was $500 and $250 just in slacks and white shirts for a motion to set the time and ployees present included Charles Mary Watters for supplies Chet Brooks said and black vests. The Veterans up date of next meeting. Randall, Mary Randall, Sasheen also a stipend for Elaine to cover The Elders Committee met on there were welcoming and it was Joe Brooks moved to hold the Reynolds, Johnny Barker, Jean electricity Joe Brooks said due to August 3rd. Officers present were a good visit and get together al- next Trust Board meeting on Lewis, Dana Murrell, Gilbert inflation he motioned to increase Mary Watters, Bonnie Jo Griffith together. Chairman Chet Brooks September 16, 2015 at 4 p.m. in Watters, Allan Barnes, Bonnie Jo the amount from $150 to $200. and Jan Brown. Honored Elders said in his opinion the Color the Delaware Community Center Griffith and Cece Biggoose. Chet Brooks asks if a report on that were there was Bonnie Thax- Guard looked and did the best 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Vice Chair Scott Thompson and Josh from the Wisconsin trip was given at ton and Jack Tatum. Discussed out of all of them. Discussion: Mary Watters seconded the mo- Arvest Bank are acknowledged. the last meeting that he missed was their ideas that were provided John Sumpter has video and Joe tion. Motion carried with all in Chairman Chet Brooks asked due to being in Durant and Joe to the Tribal Council to improve Brooks has pictures of them that favor. for a motion to amend the agenda Brooks answered yes. Discus- the Elders lunch program. Part should be archived. John Sumpter Joe Brooks adds with Scott to let them go first. sion: Delaware Days is a straight of the ideas were not accepted also spoke of videoing the visit Thompson present. Joe Brooks moved to approve pot luck on Friday night and the but she understands that the adult he had with the Seneca at Green Chairman Chet Brooks agrees amending the agenda. Culture Committee furnishes lunch price did go up to $5. Also Corn of the Stick Dance that we and said that if it’s written in the Homer Scott seconded the mo- meat for Saturday night. Which tribal members had traveled to call the Skin Dance. He said that minutes then Scott Thompson tion. Motion carried with all in will be the same as last year being Wisconsin and Bonnie Jo Griffith he listened to their story about the would most likely make it a point favor. eight pork loins and four briskets. had a report to give complete with songs that were kept for the Dela- to not have anything else to do ex- Arvest Asset Manage- Vice Chair Mary Watters con- pictures and Joe Brooks added to ware people until being asked for cept attend. Joe Brooks suggested firms the honoree process. John that. Both reports were informa- and from at least ‘69 John has a copy of the minutes should be ment Representatives Scott Sumpter said that it was voiced tive, however they invite any oth- been the only Delaware to ask for shared with him. Thompson and Josh the Cultural Committee has al- ers to speak at their next meeting those songs. He told of the rea- John Sumpter moved to ad- Chairman Chet Brooks we are ways picked in the past but there because this has been the only son they called it the Stick dance journ. Joe Brooks seconded the looking for your guidance, recom- wasn’t always a Veteran’s com- information that they have heard. and they performed it for him, he motion. Motion carried with all in mendations and anything that you mittee, Joe Brooks confirms the The next meeting report will be felt privileged. He just wanted to favor. can tell us. Cultural committee will still ap- for September 14th, 2015 because mention it even though it doesn’t Chairman Chet Brooks an- Josh stated they brought a re- prove but just wants the recom- the 7th is Labor Day. apply to the Veterans Commit- nounced the Monterey discount port. Asked if there was any spe- is still in place for the Tribe and mendations to come from each Reinvestment: Chair John tee and Mary Watters asked if cific questions or if they should committee and it will also pay for he would join their next Elders declared the meeting adjourned at Sumpter just start with what they were both blankets. Next meeting will meeting to share. Chet Brooks 5:01p.m. thinking and where things stand. be September 14, 2015. Meets quarterly. Chair John said that someone from Wiscon- Roger Stewart asks what hap- Sumpter stated no meeting so no sin will be sharing video as well Education: Co-Chair Joe pened? report. for the Elders to see. Joe Brooks Wednesday, Sept 14, 2015 Josh Gives commentary first. Brooks Tribal Operations: Chair added that they owe a big thank Community Center States the market has been very The Education Committee met you to Kay Anderson for the meal Chet Brooks Respectfully submitted by Roger volatile the last couple of weeks. July 13, 2015. Three were ap- on Saturday night in Wisconsin. Stewart, Trust Board Secretary Beginning around Aug 20th or proved for Academic Achieve- Meets quarterly. Chair Chet John Sumpter suggested a letter 21st. The general driver of that ment for a total of $300. One ap- Brooks there is no report besides of appreciation to Kay Anderson Call to Order volatility has been concern around plication for athletic assistance getting the trust money at the be- and Martina Thomas for their Chairman Chet Brooks called the Chinese market and what’s go- was denied because it wasn’t ginning of each year. contribution and hard work for September 14, 2015 Special Trust ing on in the Chinese economy. school sponsored. One Education Veterans Committee: Co- the preparation of the meal. Joe Board meeting to order at 4:07pm. Lots in the news how it’s lost a was approved for $50. Six School Chair Roger Stewart Brooks made a motion that a let- Joe Brooks gave the invocation. lot of money. Like to point out Supply Vouchers were approved ter of appreciation and thanks be Secretary Roger Stewart called that the Chinese stock market is totaling $193.87. Thirty-two full The Veterans Committee met on. send to both ladies. Chet Brooks the roll. Those present were Chair- very different than ours, it being time Trust Fund Higher Educa- John Sumpter stated that the Col- seconded it. Motion carried with man Chet Brooks, Vice Chair a communist country. Our market tion Scholarships were approved or Guard represented the Tribe at all in favor. The next meeting will Mary Watters, Treasurer John is made up of individual invest- for a total of $9,600. One part- IICOT on Saturday night. They be Wednesday, September 16, Sumpter and Secretary Roger ing. About 80 to 90 % of our stock time Higher Education Scholar- had their newest member to the 2015. Stewart. Members Homer Scott market is mutual funds, pensions, ships for a total of $150. There Color Guard Deborah Moody and Joe Brooks. Absent was endowments and funds like the were two denials because the who he thinks come out as a sev- Member Verna Crawford. Tribe’s. Larger amounts of money. January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 29

It’s not necessarily like an indi- rates. They are meeting today and rection whether it be just normal my of Greece is smaller than most dropped about a % then 1/2%. My vidual going out and buying 100 tomorrow. We don’t really expect growth or volatility in the market. of our states. Even though Greece fear is it just keeps going down. shares of Phillips. It’s driven by a that they will raise rates this time, Our markets see that hey they are was having trouble they are just What you are saying makes since lot of larger dollars that tend to be but probably do it later in year probably going to step in and try financially a speck on economic to me. Just worried about losing more longer thinking. because of concern over what’s to do anything they can and we scale of the globe. It was really our peoples’ money. We lost 160k The Chinese stock market is happened the last month or so in know they have a lot of cash and more of an issue for Germany and in August, I’m wondering if we very different in that almost 80 to the market. When they do, when surplus and a lot is invested in our the UK than us. It got lots of press could get back half of it. 90% is driven by individual in- the fed feels it’s the time. They treasuries. So they have the abil- but doesn’t affect our growth in Josh Jump to the back page of vestors who are very strict with it. feel the economy is growing ity to do stimulus and try to keep your portfolio. 80% of the stocks the report that has the larger ac- They put a lot of controls on who enough. So that’s not necessarily their economy moving the right are US large company stocks. count. Page 14 thru the end of can buy and sell in their country. a bad sign, it’s not an inflation- direction. Our belief, is that will Roger Stewart The adjustments August the performance of the Earlier in the year in an attempt ary time like the 70s or 80s. It’s be things that they continue to do that the stock market makes account. At the end of August we to get Chinese investors out of a sign that the economy is mov- to keep their economy moving seems like the same time every were at 3.664k. Look at the center putting so much money in real es- ing well enough that we can move forward. year. of page YTD the account includes tate causing a bubble in the real on. They will still do it at a slow Roger Stewart when referring Josh Historically September our fee was down 2.95%. Look at estate market they loosened up measure pace. That’s got markets to 2008 is that when we propped and October are the worst months the market down at that week 10 their requirements on how much concerned since there hasn’t been up the auto companies? for the market. You look at the to 12 % and have the portfolio money they could borrow to go any meaningful pullback since Josh Yes. Two big things that seasonality and those seem to be only down 3% in essence shows invest in the Chinese stock mar- 2011, although when we see the happened. The Federal Reserve the worst months going back the the type of design you can have ket. So what happened is when market do this we don’t enjoy it put a lot of money into the system last 100 years. Since 3 - 4 years to weather this kind of volatil- they made a lot of money easily but sometimes it’s necessary to to provide equity because they of market running. People worry- ity. Look at the chart right above. a lot of investors started buying reset the bar a little bit. People feared banks were going to fail. ing about what the feds are going Think back to the dip in 2008 – Chinese stocks. It drove them get frothy in their expectations so Second the government actually to do and that seasonality again 2009. That dip was painful. Sub- straight up and in about 2 or 3 anytime they see a pullback that stepped in and bailed out Gen- to say that it’s a really a big sur- sequently look at where the funds months. Then the Chinese gov- just provides a little bit of sanity. eral Motors and other things like prise that the market finally had are now from that point and time. ernment figured it’s not a good Those being my general com- that. Right or wrong it kept things that pullback really isn’t the case. After that time we want to be thing so they tightened down ments to start with. Last thing. from collapsing. It’d be nice to know exactly when mindful at the moment and want on the lending requirements to We’ve been getting lots of ques- John Sumpter Just how does that would happen, but it’s not to mitigate the risk and that’s a les- buy stocks and it brought it right tions if this is another 2008 - the Chinese market affect ours? out of the ordinary. At the hype son in volatility. What we look at back down. So while that ended 2009 a big pullback. We don’t Josh The Chinese market and the stock market was at 12% his- is for it to be there for the life of up in the news and while their see that at all because of all the also Russia and some of the other torically that happens every year the tribe and we want it moving economy slowed down a certain fundamental things that are hap- emerging markets are all in one and a half. We haven’t had that in in a Northeasterly direction on the degree, it isn’t a direct correla- pening in our economy, growth, with this deal and some are strug- about 4 years. Generally it hap- chart so it has the opportunity to tion of what’s happening in the payroll, constructions and hous- gling too because commodities pens more often. A good thing to grow and be available. We don’t US economy. Last quarter the ing. When we think back to 2009 are down. Their number one ex- point out is what we see on the see something major in the cards US measure of growth came in at the economy was slowing down, ports are commodities but China news with your portfolio being right now. We feel like the stock 3.7%. Our economy is growing we overbuilt, a lot of borrowing. is more than just commodities. a blend of stocks and bonds and market is in the bull market, but quite healthful. Jobs around 230k That’s not happening now. In the We don’t have as much direct we see the market is down 5% or in the 7th or 8th inning. Still some which is considered a healthy next month or two we’ll probably trade with China as some might 10% just know that that’s only room to go, but we don’t think growth number for a month. Then see some more market volatility think. More so with Europe, Rus- about 1/2 of your portfolio the that we are at the point that the other measures consumer confi- like this, but we don’t think we sia and other countries in the Eu- rest is in fixed income or bonds ball game is over. We think that dence have been very positive, will see a heavy down slide in the ropean continent. A slowdown in but typically when the stock mar- we are returning to a more normal housing prices are up. There’s a market from here. Any questions? their economy really doesn’t have ket is down those bonds are up volatility that we haven’t seen in fairly big disconnect when you Roger Stewart Taking into ac- as much effect. It’s not as large because they are seen as a safe quite some time. And know that if get into the data between our count the way China reacts to as you would think. Our growth haven. That really helps balance we see something that is structur- economy and things like China’s those things you said. Is there came in at 3.7 some commentary the volatility in the portfolio. ally changing in the market, that economy or Greece’s economy. a danger that they can do this from oil managers said you’re Chairman Chet Brooks Josh our job to you is that we need to That’s one of the reasons why we again? looking at .5 off of that if China I’m no stock market follower come to you and say we need to are not overly concerned about Josh The one thing about the really did go into a recession. It is but August 20th I added up S & adjust, but we don’t see any rea- a spillover effect from that area, Chinese government is that they a factor yes, but they are not one P, NASDAQ the Dow Jones av- son for that right now. but it’s something we need to be want to prop up their economy of our major trading partners. We erage and the Russell 2000 and Long term 2003 just shy of 6%. mindful of and make sure that it and keep it rolling. Think back don’t believe that it would cause by the following Monday it was That’s been annual net of fee an- doesn’t affect us in a big way. The to what some of the things our us to go into a recession. It’s more down 11.47%. Then in the next nual return for these funds. Ques- other thing that’s got the markets Federal Reserve did in 2009 to of a sentiment when you see that four days by Friday of the same tions or just want to hit highlights a little bit concerned is the Fed- stabilize. Our expectation is if on the news that gets people con- week it came back up and was first? Page 1 of 14 a couple of eral Reserve and when are they the Chinese government sees cerned. Greece was in the news only down about 3.58% in a week comments. End of August just at going to finally raise interest things heading in the wrong di- for quite a while again the econo- and a day. By the next week it 59% equities or stocks, 38% in Page 30 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 bonds so the mix is pretty bal- that time, because we want to be Chairman Chet Brooks Are cash or bonds that are very low commodities. I’ve had financial anced not too aggressive either able to provide long term growth. there any further questions. Josh volatility so that’s why we have advisors say you really ought to way. Long term unrealized gains Yes we have to take some time to any comments? those in there. take 2% of your money and put it in portfolio stocks or bonds that see a loss of 100k, 200k in order to Josh If you look there is some Roger Stewart Question on in the riskiest thing you can watch haven’t harvested any gains. Even see that long time growth of 500k, commentary from our team as to penny stock oil co in Colorado day and night. I finally figured out with the slight pullback shows 600k. If the funds were needed what we are thinking and why and BLKG would you research that in a trust board meeting that we’d growth. Even if the portfolio dips soon we wouldn’t want to take this what’s happening with lots of data and send an email? never do that it’s too risky. So I up and down the interest is over kind of risk and that’s why we’ve and stats summarized. If anyone Josh happy to on a personal decided I’d play with it with my 100k that’s coming off of your got the sub account, but for funds individually have market ques- level. One thing about this port- $1,200.00 in savings and started 3%. We design a portfolio that’s that are meant to stay long term, tions feel free to contact us and we folio we are bound by our policy day trading and 52 weeks later kicking up as much income for taking that kind of modest risk in are always available to you. and yours as well that we only in- 61296 then in the last 10 weeks your use, but want a little reason- order to get the better gains is pru- Joe Brooks I’ll be truthful. vest in what is considered invest- turned it into right at 8500. I’ve able growth so we can utilize that dent. What I’m worried about is we ment grade stocks and bonds that had people tell me before if you too. So we feel like that’s a very John Sumpter I can understand have 4 million, 63 thousand fair aren’t speculative. ever take large risks don’t risk any good blend for what you’re trying that and all in all we’ve done well. market value. 78k that’s office of John Sumpter I guess it could more than what it could lose. If to accomplish. The sub account I feel that way any way. I knew trust fund management that we’ve have been worse. the trust board would have taken is mostly cash and fixed income we were going to take a hit, I just agreed to never touch. We’ve got Josh Sometimes you see in the the reinvestment 2 years ago and which is safe and low volatility. didn’t know how big of one. We it in our trust document that we’ll news, you see what’s happening had a commodity trader do with Questions? take one eventually it’s not a mat- never go below 3.8 million dol- then you look and see what’s hap- our money what my playing with Chairman Chet Brooks Asks if ter of what if it’s when. lars. So what I’m worried about is, pening on yours hopefully you re- it did, we’d have 61,000 in one there are any questions? If none Josh Exactly and that’s the thing are we going to have a budget at alize it’s not anywhere near what year. Maybe 200k the 2nd year. how about the audience. we have to remember. We tell a all next year? That would be cut- the news is portraying or what I’m not suggesting we do that but Charles Randall This is really a lot of individual customers this. ting off all services. Some tribal the market in general is happen- I am suggesting we keep our eye period of opportunity but there’s What’s your risk tolerance and members may be upset. We can- ing you all own large solid stable on the stock market if not daily always risks. how much of a hit are willing to not go below 3.8 million dollars. companies and those companies then weekly. Josh That’s right some of this take and still be able to sleep at Of course that’s counting the of- can be volatile as well but those Joe Brooks Instead of putting commentary our portfolio team night. If it’s my 401k and I’m not fice of trust fund management, if are companies that are going to be the reinvestment money back in says if someone is heavy in cash able to see it go down then it should you take that off of there you’re around and still paying dividends, the principal every year, I think we that they don’t need for expenses be put it in cash or CDs. I know to looking at less than 4 mil dollars healthy companies. should be doing something differ- and in your case we segregate the get retired someday, I need to take right now. I’m wondering what John Sumpter Following on the ent with it. For instance what if we income that it can be saved and some volatility. It’s how much of the market is going to do the next news seemed worse that it really took this year’s budget $13,365. spent, but if someone has cash or that can I take and still sleep at 4 months? Doesn’t look good was which makes me feel better. What if you bought a cattle con- under their target for ex, our target night. It’s not worth it to be sick at the next 4 months, you probably Like what Joe says we have peo- tract with it a year ago. That would is 60% equity and you’re right at night if one cannot take it. Person- agree. ple looking to us. probably be worth 30k today. Beef that target right now. If for some ally and how these funds are set up Josh We see the next several Chairman Chet Brooks anyone has gone up at least 200%. reason you were at 55% or lower, is meant to be as low volatility as months to be kind of being around in the audience have any com- Chairman Chet Brooks It would we actually view that as a time to possible but knowing that there is this range, I don’t see us getting ments? Comments of the Trust be 50k. Of course you have to take advantage of the volatility to going to be some. Our job to you out of this quickly. The market Board? When you drop 160k for watch that type of investment get up to that part. In some accts is we see something that looks to hates uncertainty, even if the all I know it happened in 4 days. hourly or at least when the market if under the equity target or they cause a large hit that’s when we news is not that great, if the mar- Then the market came back up is open. have cash for whatever reason. call you and say this just changed ket knows what the story is then more than half of what it lost in Joe Brooks Well we sure aren’t We’ve been using it to take ad- from normal volatility correction it can digest it. When Greece was that 4 days and then it takes a earning much with it by putting it vantage of the volatility, not as a to we need to change our objec- up in the air that caused the mar- week to go down ¾ of 1% one back into the principal and only time to get more conservative, but tive and we don’t see that right ket consternation once that was week and 1% one week, maybe earning 3, 31/2 %. Not saying with to take advantage. now and also dollar wise that is settled now it’s kind of forgotten. the worst is over. You can go all of our trust fund money but the John Sumpter where do you a large amount but we want to If we know what the feds finally a long time losing 1% a week, reinvestment we need to be doing think we stand (your personal look at that as a percentage. It’s going to do that will get people about 2 years. That still won’t something different with it, we opinion) because 160k to some is the same thing if we saw it go up off of that so we just need some solve our budget problem next need to reinvest it somewhere dif- chump change, but it’s pretty big 100k that’s great but it’s only 2 or of these new airlines to get behind year if it does continue down. ferent besides Arvest Bank. Gold to us. 3%. Same thing on the downside us but that will be more down the Joe Brooks Right now we’ve whatever something different, a Josh You never want to see any as far as a percentage seeing the road. There’s still a lot of income got roughly 180k over and above little bit of a risk. That little bit of loss from one statement to the market go down 12% and only be- spinning off of here that provides the money of office of trust fund a risk might earn a lot of money. other or one quarter to the other, ing down 3% here, that’s what we some ongoing equity and we just management. If we lose another Chairman Chet Brooks You are and that is significant, and this is a want, to be able to be positioned don’t see something that will cre- 160k we’d have no budget next talking about our annual reinvest- significant account to you and us that way to walk through that kind ate that big of flop, but I certainly year. ment money. Which of course is a as well. That’s why we highlight of volatility without being down understand the concern. Also Chairman Chet Brooks Back lot less than 1% of our total assets. those long term numbers of how as much. there’s 1.8 mil of the total portfo- about 2 years ago one of my play Joe Brooks When did the stock much growth has happened over lio just shy of half, that is in either money hobbies, paper trading market fall before 2008? Williams January 2016 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 31

Co fell plum off the NY stock ex- August 31, 2015 balance dropped 3) Final recommendation the Joe Brooks accepts and states Council for help for the Educa- change. Their shares went to .03 to $4,063,058.29. That is a loss of Elders Committee approved a do- he will be at the meetings. tion Committee with some of the per share. I told BOK I want 10k $153,608.04. nation toward the purchase of a The next meeting report will be Tribal education funds. Chair- worth of Williams stock. They Discussion: Could have been new ice cream machine. for October 12, 2015. man Chet Brooks said that he thought I was an idiot because worse the way the stock market The Elders Committee ap- will mention voting on that to the Cultural Preservation: they figured Williams would file went. After hearing the report proved $3k towards the ice cream Tribal Council at the meeting the bankruptcy. Within 4 weeks it from Arvest Asset Management machine purchase. The commu- Homer Scott following night. He believes that went back up to .07. I made 11k that’s not too bad as opposed to nity services committee had a rec- Chairman Chet Brooks reminds there are still funds available to with my 10k investment. If I’d what we could have had. ommendation for the trust board everyone about Delaware Days do so. The next meeting report hung on to that Williams stock Chairman Chet Brooks stated for an additional $1,500 to put that are a week from this com- will be for October 12, 2015. it’s 43.64 per share today. And he just hopes they are right and towards the purchase. Discussion ing weekend the 25th and 26th of Elders Committee: Chair I paid .03. We need to take the don’t have any long term worries. was made that the funds were September. reinvestment money, take some Joe Brooks stated banks aren’t available to bring this request to Homer Scott states the Cultural Mary Watters risk and buy some low priced always right per his example he the trust board. Preservation Committee meets The Elders Committee met today stock on our own. Not through spoke about. Discussion: Chairman Chet tonight September 14, 2015. They at 12:50 September 14, 2015. Arvest Asset Management, we Joe Brooks moved to approve Brooks states for everybody’s will be discussing the food and Curtis Zunigha gave the invoca- need to do something different the treasurer’s report. information it must be approved the meat that they have agreed tion in Delaware and English. with it. Homer Scott seconded the mo- by the trust board any expendi- on and supplies. Mary Watters re- Mary Watters read the minutes. tion. Motion carried with all in ture over $500. He asks Mary minds him the Elder Committee Jan Brown gave the treasurer’s Minutes of Previous favor. Watters if the Elders Committee has the names to turn in for the report assisted by Mary Randall. Meeting actually made a commitment to honorees. Next meeting will be We made recommendations for Committee Reports Chairman Chet Brooks asked if that $3k. Mary Watters said that October 5, 2015. selecting Elder of the Year for there were any corrections or ad- Community Services: Delaware Days as follows: Mary the Elders Committee was asked Education: Co-Chair Joe ditions to the minutes. Allan Barnes in Verna if they could pay half of the $3k Watters recommended Charles Brooks Joe Brooks moved to approve Crawford’s absence and Bonnie Jo Griffith suggested Randall, Roger Stewart recom- the minutes with corrections if that the other half could be raised The Education Committee met mended Joe Brooks, Jack Tatum Chairman Chet Brooks states that needed. John Sumpter seconded through fundraisers or other today September 14, 2015. One Recommended Nancy Sumpter. the Community Services Chair the motion. committees pitch in to help. Joe was approved for Academic as- The names will be presented to hasn’t been to the last 3 meetings. Discussion: Brooks reminded her that it was sistance for $100. One athletic as- the Cultural Preservation Com- Joe Brooks said that Allan Barnes Secretary Roger Stewart states voted on 7 yes to 1 no. Mary sistance for $50. Six Educational mittee this evening. Discussion the Assistant Chairman will pres- to Chairman when he got the bad stated she remembered and it was assistance were approved for a on the new ice cream machine for ent the report. news and called special meeting for $3k. Chairman Chet Brooks total of $293.54. One denied. Elder Nutrition. Charles Randall Allan states that Verna Craw- which took five days seems to states the trust board would have One Vo-tech for $200. Twenty checked the price for a new one ford has not been at the last few me there was time wasted what if to approve both expenditures. Joe School Supplies totaling $773.96. which is $6k. The Elder Com- meetings. The Community Ser- something else happened. There Brooks makes the motion to ap- Five full time Trust Fund Higher mittee was asked to help and vices Committee is met earlier in ought to be something that we prove the Elders committee for Education Scholarships were it was suggested by Bonnie Jo the day Monday, September 14, could do about it that first day. $3k toward the purchase of an approved for a total of $1,500. that we give half of the cost and 2015. Two Elder RX for $555.55, Chairman Chet Brooks said ice cream machine and Commu- Two part-time Higher Education have some fundraisers or projects four emergency assistance for that he didn’t know anything nity Services for $1,500 toward Scholarships for a total of $300. to help pay for the rest. Bonnie $200.00 each totaling $800.00, about it till Tuesday after it al- the purchase of the ice cream All together totaling $3,217.50. Thaxton will be the AARP Hon- one dental application for $250, ready fell eleven and a half machine. John Sumpter seconds. That pretty much depletes the oree at OKC National Cowboy one medical for $200, one rental twelve % and as I mentioned it Chairman Chet Brooks asks if education budget for the year. So and Western Heritage Museum. assistance for $200, one appli- came back almost 8% of what there is any discussion and that as assistant chairman of the edu- On October 6th. Planning on tak- cation denied that was student we’d lost in the next four days. the total purchase price is $6k so cation committee I am coming to ing two vans as needed for those optical. Total approved amount Really don’t know what we could it is still $1,500 short which will you as the Chief of the tribe and wanting to attend. Curtis Zunigha $2,005.55. have done other than just call be raised by fundraisers. Motion asking for assistance through the and Arleata Snell gave a presen- 1) During the meeting there Scott Thompson immediately to carried all in favor. Tribe on education. Our balance tation on the services available at was a motion to recommend see if he could get here. Chairman Chet Brooks asks for before what was approved to- their office. Mary Randall and Jan to the Trust Board Joe Brooks Question has been called for the motion to appoint Joe Brooks day on education was $5,522.85 Brown expressed interest in a de- to serve as the Chairman of the the minutes to serve as Chairman of the Com- and we spent $3,217.00 so there fense class let by Steven Donnell Community Services Committee Motion carried with all in fa- munity Services Committee in is roughly 2k left on education more later on this. The next meet- and that Verna be removed. vor. To approve minutes as writ- place of Verna Crawford. John which most of that will go to ing report will be October 5th, 2) Another recommendation ten. Sumpter makes the motion. Mary common cost over the next four 2015 at which time we will se- is to increase the amount of fish Watters seconds. Motion carried months. You’ve got September, lect new officers for the next two Treasurer’s Report food from 80 to 120lbs. Which 4 yes and 2 abstentions being October, November, December. years. The meeting adjourned at increases the cost from $40 to Treasurer John Sumpter reported Chairman Chet Brooks and Joe I’m asking you as the Chief of 1:26pm. Discussion: Mary Wat- $60. the Trust balance as of July 31, Brooks. the Tribe to take this to the Tribal ters asks if new officers are elect- 2015 was $4,216,666.33; The Page 32 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2016 ed. Since she is listed as Chairman bered by the ladies, he stated he Special Trust Board Meeting Cultural Preservation Committee Reinvestment: Chair John of the Elders, will she still give would serve again since there was October 19, 2015 Agenda voted from nominees and John Sumpter a report or will she be listed as a another man on the committee. Sumpter was the Veteran hon- John Sumpter moved to approve Chair John Sumpter stated no member. Chairman Chet Brooks Roger Stewart motioned to ored and Nancy Sumpter was the the agenda. meeting so no report. states that the trust document says nominate Joe Brooks to replace Elder honored. Lots of meat was Homer Scott seconded the mo- that two members of the Trust Verna Crawford on the Person- left over so next year needs to cut Tribal Operations: Chair tion. Board are on each committee. Joe nel Committee. Homer Scott sec- back. Levi had another job to do Motion carried with all in favor. Chet Brooks Brooks corrects the statement say- onded. Motion carried 4 in favor so thanks was extended to every- No report. ing it says one, either the Chair or and 2 abstentions which were Previous Meeting September one in general who stepped up and Vice Chair. It is verified that she Joe Brooks and Chairman Chet 14, 2015 Minutes helped out. Regarding the Stomp Veterans Committee: Co- will either serve as Chair or Vice Brooks. Grounds, looking at prices. Pos- Joe Brooks moved to approve the Chair Roger Stewart Chair. Joe Brooks states he will serve sible Stomp Dance in February or minutes with any corrections. Roger Stewart said the committee and he will attend the meetings. March, more discussion later. Reinvestment: Chair John Homer Scott seconded the mo- is meeting Wednesday, October Chairman Chet Brooks said that Next meeting will be November tion. 21, 2015 so the report will be late. Sumpter since this evenings meeting was a 2, 2015. Discussion: Joe Brooks asks cut Meets quarterly. Chair John special meeting there is no reason Discussion: John Sumpter adds Unfinished Business down the detail. Sumpter stated no meeting so no to meet again on the scheduled process changed in selection of Motion carried with all in favor. None report other than what we had to- meeting date of Wednesday, Sep- honorees. Having Elders and Vet- day. tember 16th. Treasurer’s Report erans Committees selecting their New Business Tribal Operations: Chair Homer Scott moved to hold Treasurer John Sumpter reported own and purchasing blankets Committee Budgets the next Trust Board meeting on without the Cultural Preservation Chet Brooks the Trust balance as of August Joe Brooks made a motion to ta- October 21, 2015 at 4 p.m. in 31, 2015 was $4,063,058.27; Committee having input. Meets quarterly. Chair Chet ble making any budgets till after the Delaware Community Center The September 30, 2015 balance Brooks there is no report besides Education: Co-Chair Joe receiving November financials at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Joe Brooks dropped to $3,989,172.64. That is what was discussed today. seconded the motion. Motion car- Brooks the December 16, 2015 meeting, a loss of $73,885.63. and asking the committees to do Veterans Committee: Co- ried with all in favor. Discussion: If below 3.8 mil- The Education Committee met Homer Scott motioned to ad- October 12, 2015. the same. Wants to see what the Chair Roger Stewart lion, no budget next year. Maybe stock market is going to do. journ. Roger Stewart seconded. should have another meeting for Two school sponsored Athletic The Veterans Committee met this John Sumpter seconded the mo- Motion carried with all in favor. brainstorming. totaling $96.10; Two Education month. No report to give. tion. Meeting adjourned at 5:35pm Joe Brooks moved to approve totaling $89.35; Four School Sup- plies totaling $123.69. Total all Motion carried all in favor. Unfinished Business Special Meeting the treasurer’s report pending au- Joe Brooks makes a motion for dit. together is $309.14. Education Martina Thomas and Kay Trust Board to ask Tribal Council Monday, Oct 19, 2015 Homer Scott seconded the mo- Committee funds minus common Anderson letters of ap- cost is almost depleted. The Tribal if they will consider moving the Community Center tion. DIN deadline to after the Decem- preciation Motion carried with all in favor. Council voted if it’s needed they Respectfully submitted by Roger will help out. ber 16, 2015 meeting. Roger Stewart asks if the thank Stewart, Trust Board Secretary Committee Reports The next meeting report will be Homer Scott seconds the mo- you letters were sent out to Marti- for November 9, 2015. tion. na Thomas and Kay Anderson for Call to Order Community Services: Motion carried all in favor. their help. Chairman Chet Brooks Vice Chair Mary Watters called Chair Joe Brooks Elders Committee: Chair said the letters had not been writ- Other New Business October 19, 2015 Trust Board The Community Services Com- Mary Watters ten yet but will be completed by Discussion: Roger Stewart be- meeting to order at 4:00pm. mittee met Monday October 12, The Elders Committee met Octo- Wednesday. Appreciation for gins discussion regarding home- Joe Brooks gave the invocation. 2015. ber 5, 2015. spending the whole day making less Delaware and steps to follow Secretary Roger Stewart called Joe Brooks reports one Burial Meeting was to have an elec- the best frybread for 200 people regarding assistance. Sasheen the roll. Those present were, Vice for $359.13. One Dental for $250. tion of the officers for 2015-2017 that he has ever eaten. Reynolds confirms Emergency Chair Mary Watters, Treasurer Two Elders Prescriptions totaling but lacked elders so there was no Assistance and Rental Assistance New Business John Sumpter and Secretary Rog- $126.86. Two Emergency Assis- quorum. Postponed till next meet- amounts and limitations regarding er Stewart. Members Homer Scott tance totaling 342.78. Total ap- ing. John Sumpter showed a video community services. Replacing Verna Craw- and Joe Brooks. Absent were proved amount $1,078.77. of the Delaware Color Guard and Joe Brooks moved to hold the ford on the Personnel Chairman Chet Brooks and Mem- The next meeting report will be others at Wisconsin and one of the next Trust Board meeting on No- Committee ber Verna Crawford. for November 9, 2015. keepers of old Delaware Songs Vice Chair Mary Watters de- vember 18, 2015 at 4 p.m. in the Discussion: Chairman Chet Cultural Preservation: and Skin Drum. He plans on clared a quorum. Guests, Tribal Delaware Community Center, Brooks asks who on the trust Chair Homer Scott showing more later. officials and employees present 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. board would be able to serve on The next meeting report will be included Mary Randall, Sasheen The Cultural Preservation Com- Homer Scott seconded the mo- the Personnel Committee? Joe November 2, 2015 Reynolds, Johnny Barker, Jean mittee met October 5, 2015. tion. Brooks had served once before Lewis, Dana Murrell, Gilbert Wat- Homer Scott reported Dela- Motion carried with all in favor. and resigned due to being outnum- ters and Allan Barnes. ware Days was a success. The Meeting adjourned at 4:27pm■