Exec. Producer of Thorpe Film Dies Unexpectedly

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Crew Vows to Continue Exec. Producer of Thorpe Film Dies Unexpectedly by Mike Brown producers from Utah, Abraham Offi cials at Pictureworks Taylor and Joshua Aker and Entertainment have vowed to photographer and videographer continue working on the fea- David Wilson. While in the ture fi lm, ‘Bright Path: The Jim area, the actor and production Thorpe Story,’ following the re- crew also visited the historic cent unexpected death of exec- Jim Thorpe Home in Yale, Okla. utive producer Rick Hill. Hill and other pertinent locations. was also a former chairman of A statement released by Tay- the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin lor and other Pictureworks En- during the years of 1990-1993, tertainment producers following and 2008. Hill’s passing reads: The Hollywood production “We at Pictureworks Enter- synopsis of the fi lm, to feature tainment are mourning the loss the late Sac and Fox Nation of Rick Hill, our brother, our athlete states: A young Native colleague and our dearest friend. American struggles to hold onto Our hearts go out to Rick’s chil- his identity in the face of a na- dren, his brother and sister, the tion that attempts to strip him of entire Hill family and the Onei- Pictured are some of those in attendance Dec. 10 for the his culture. Spurred on by the da Nation during this diffi cult fi rst-ever outdoor Sac and Fox Nation Christmas Tree Light- last words his father ever spoke time. ing party hosted by the Sac and Fox Nation Employee Com- to him, “Son, you’re an Indian, “For the past three years, mittee and Business Committee. (All Photos by Mike Brown) SFN Inaugural I want you to show other rac- Rick has dedicated himself to es what an Indian can do.” Jim serving as an executive produc- ‘Christmas Tree Thorpe transcends every obsta- er on “Bright Path: The Jim Lighting’ Event cle to become a beacon of hope Thorpe Story” a major motion for his people and “The World’s picture fi lm project. Without Takes Teamwork Greatest Athlete.” his leadership, hard work and by Mike Brown In February 2019, Martin commitment to tell Jim Thor- What began as an idea for a Sensmeier, a 33-year-old actor pe’s story accurately, we would new Christmastime festivity by who is to portray Jim Thorpe not be as far along on the project Sac and Fox Nation Employ- in the movie, was accompa- as we are today. Rick strongly ee Committee Chairman Andy nied by a fi lm production crew believed in telling the true story Warrior, culminated Dec. 10 as he visited the Sac and Fox of Jim Thorpe and correcting the in an outdoor ‘Christmas Tree Nation capitol. Sensmeier dis- depiction Hollywood portrayed Lighting’ party that many hope cussed the history surrounding of Jim in the early 1950s. becomes an annual tradition at the world-famous athlete with “Pictureworks Entertainment the Sac and Fox Nation capitol. Principal Chief Kay Rhoads, is dedicated to continuing to Warrior’s concept rang a bell Treasurer Jared King and others work on this fi lm in truthful- with fellow Employee Commit- in the Sac and Fox Nation Cul- ness and integrity to honor both tee members, as well as, tribal tural Center. of these strong Indian warriors, Business Committee offi cials Sensmeier starred as Red Rick Hill and Jim Thorpe. For- and others. Through the efforts Harvest in the 2016 feature ever Rick, you will be with us in of the Land and Cattle Program, fi lm, ‘The Magnifi cent Seven.’ our hearts.” A release date for which Warrior directs, the Sac Accompanying the actor on his the Hollywood production has and Fox Nation Maintenance visit to the area were movie not been determined. One of Santa’s Helpers, Jenny Rogers, receptionist and as- Dept., directed by J. Paul Wil- sistant at the Sac and Fox Juvenile Detention Center (JDC), son, and other employee vol- helped serve spicy hot coco and cookies to attendees of all unteers, a large cedar tree was Studi Among Native American ages at the Christmas Tree Lighting festivity. harvested and erected and dec- orated between the Administra- 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees tion and Business Committee The National Native Amer- dy Kemp (Choctaw/Muscogee Buildings on the Nation’s capi- ican Hall of Fame held its sec- Creek/Euchee). The Kiowa tol campus. ond annual Induction Ceremo- Black Leggings Warrior Society Volunteers cut-out wooden ny on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the presented the colors. The Anque (Continued on Page 3) Cherokee Hard Rock Hotel and Family (Kiowa) was the drum Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group. Master of Ceremony was noted Award presenters included: multi-disciplinary artist Ran- (Continued on Page 4)

Chief Justin Freeland Wood’s Address to the Nation Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee Takes First Step to Diversify I hope you have all enjoyed a spanning the entirety of Oklaho- move forward! Merry Christmas and a Happy ma. As always, please feel free to New Year celebration! We have Our dollars impact not just call or visit anytime. God bless. been busy at the Nation gearing our own tribal citizens, but all up for an exciting 2020. We are citizens and visitors of Okla- ready to push ourselves to better homa. The most successful serve our people and our com- Nations have diversifi ed their munities. I want to use this op- economies and are now doing Two of Santa’s Elves, Sac and Fox Nation Employee Commit- portunity to reassure our people, so much more than gaming. The tee Secretary Nikki Hendricks, right, and Jenny Rogers hold employees, and the communi- future is bright in Indian Coun- handmade wooden ornaments created by volunteers for the ties we serve. try and Oklahoma will continue fi rst-ever SFN outdoor Christmas Tree Lighting party. In the face of divisive and to share in our success, post Jan- destructive comments coming uary 1st. from Oklahoma’s governor of- One of my goals for our Na- fi ce, I would like you to know tion is to greatly diversify our that we will be operating our economy over the next four casinos on January 1, 2020 and years. I’m proud to announce beyond. the Business Committee has We will not back down to taken that fi rst step with the pur- a false narrative. I’m proud to chase of Shawnee Trophy effec- stand United for Oklahoma tive January 1st, 2020. It creates with the rest of our Sovereign new jobs and a base to build Leaders. We have two choices from for our future purchases in Indian Country: sit idly by or in the months to come. Our Na- boldly move forward. The Sac tion’s footprint, new jobs, better and Fox Nation will not stay services and a greater economy Sac and Fox Nation idle any longer. Indian Gaming for our people is available if you Principal Chief funds jobs, services and projects will stand with us as we boldly Justin Freeland Wood

Jan. 3 Jan. 8 Feb. 1 Upcoming Sac and Fox Elders Sac and Fox Elders Sac and Fox Honor Indian Taco Sale Monthly Meeting Guard Veteran Stomp Events Shawnee Multi- Shawnee Multi- Dance, 6 p.m. Purpose Bldg. Purpose, 10 a.m. Community Bldg. Page 2 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 Sac and Fox News The Sac & Fox News is the monthly Obituaries publication of the Sac & Fox Nation, located on SH 99, six miles south of Joseph Celestino Lucero Stroud, OK. Joseph Celestino Lucero was born on his kids. He was a very loving father to my Lucero, Nicholas Lucero, and Ale Mailing address: April 1, 1 in Las Cruces, New Me- all of them and also a great son. Lucero, along with many other family Sac and Fox Nation ico and departed this life on November Joseph was preceded in death by his members and friends. Administration Building 1, 201 in Tulsa, Okla. at the age of 2. grandfather and his cousins. A wake was held November 22, 201 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Joseph was born to Joseph Ronnie Survivors include his mother Cynthia in the Sac and Fo Chapel. Burial fol- Stroud, OK 74079 Lucero and Cynthia Roubidou. He was Roubidou his father Joseph Ronnie Lu- lowed on Saturday, November 2, 201 Phone: 918-968-3526 raised in Sedalia, and completed high cero his children, Aidan Lucero, Joseph at the Sac and Fo Cemetery, Stroud, Fax: 918-968-4837 school at Shawnee High School in 200. Lucero Jr., Aidiana Lucero, and Mary Okla. Services were under the direction The Sac & Fox News is the official Joseph loved art, especially the art of tat- Whiteshirt his only sister, Christina N. of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in tooing. He also loved spending time with Roubidou three half-brothers, Tom- Stroud, Okla. publication of the Sac and Fox Nation. Our mission is to meet all tribal members information needs concerning the Nation. The Sac & Fox News is mailed free, Dona Gene Smith Gregory one per address, to enrolled Sac and Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions ona ene Smith regory H- MH-KW, Princess), knowing her are available for $12.00 annually. Lord Jesus Christ, went in love, peace, Editorial statements, guest columns, gladness, and faith to Him in the early and letters to the editor published in morning hours, at her appointed time, on this newspaper contain the opinions October 11, 201. of the writers. These opinions do not Born October 1, 1 to Charlie and necessarily reflect the opinions of elma Peters Smith, at Pawnee, Okla., the Sac and Fox News staff or any ona was a member of the Sac and Fo elected official or department of tribal Nation, and of Pawnee and Otoe descent. Preceded by many family members and government or administration. friends, grandparents Jim and Minnie The Sac and Fox News reserves the Peters, Mom and ad, brother Kenneth, right to refuse publication of letters to sister Berdina, all her uncles, all her the editor. All editorials and letters to aunties, save one, and many other loved the editor become the property of the ones. Sac and Fox News. Yet to follow: husband Kenneth, Submissions for publication must daughters Margaret McIntosh and Kelly Aaron Scott Gashwazra Rice sons, James and avid regory be signed by the author and include grandchildren, wen Piccolella, Jamie an address and contact phone number. Joshua, Camie McIntosh, Sunny Harms, They are limited to 300 words. The Aaron Scott achary Rice, Tamie Jean McIntosh, staff will not edit editorials or letters Gashwazra Kayla regory, Kali Ann regory and to the editor to fit the 300-word limit. Matthew regory and, 1 great-grand- Deadline for the February issue is: Aaron Scott ashwazra, age children sisters, June, irginia, Nena, Friday, January 17 at 4:30 p.m. , passed away on Nov. 1, 201 and brother Tommy many beloved at St. Anthony Hospital, Tulsa, Reprint permission is granted, with nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and Okla. He was born July 1, 1 to ever-faithful, Aunt Jo. proper credit to the Sac and Fox News, Tracey L. Ellis and Howard M. ash- Dona Gene Smith Gregory unless other copyrights are shown. wazra at Carl Albert Indian Hospital, Articles and letters may be submitted Ada, Okla. to the newspaper either by mail or Fax Aaron grew up in the avis-Sulphur, to the address provided above, - or by Okla. area, and attended and graduated e-mail:newspaper@sacandfoxnation- from Sulphur Public Schools. He was nsn.gov. active in wrestling and football. He was also active in the powwow world and Address corrections & changes are Happy January Birthday Elders! gourd dancing. Aaron attended the Na- accepted by The Business Committee tive American Church. V al ar ie F . P at t ers on R os a D . H aw z ipt a at the address listed below. He was preceded in death by his grand- E ddi e L ee Bl anc har d T am m y D ian W ood Managing Editor parents, Leroy Ellis and Mabel Smith) Ellis one brother, William Shawn ash- Sandr a D ` ann B rue hl K eit h E dw ar d F rank l in Mike Brown wazra great-grandparents Howard L. T am m y R enee Mc Mahan C he ryl E l ai ne T ige r For information: Springer and Ruth McClellan) Springer. D el phi ne E l ai ne H am il t on D av id K eit h B ut l er 918-968-3526 x1060 He is survived by his parents, Tracey G l oria J ean G ra nt T hom as Morris W ar rior Ellis) ashwazra, of Pauls alley, Okla., [email protected] and Howard M. ashwazra, of Tryon, J ef f rey Spe nc er St roebel J ac que l ine H el f er Publisher: Sac and Fox Nation Okla. half-brother, James Ellis, of Pauls C he ryl A nn C ar t er L a D onna R enee Brown Member of alley, Okla. grandparents, Marvin L. R obert L ewis T yner T oni C ol l ine Mc K inney Native American Journalists ashwazra and Katherine Springer) C har l es A rt hur H ol l and D ee A nn Manat owa Assn - Since 1988 ashwazra, both of Tryon, Okla. aunt, D onal d L ee F ix ic o C ynt hi a I na C rane Shelley ashwazra, of enver, Colo. Member OPA J ani s G ai l F l em ing W al t er A ndr ew N ul l ak e ~~~~~~~ and, uncles, errick Williams and Merle Ellis, both of Sulphur, Okla. A l phue s C hr is t j ohn W il s on G l enn K . M ort on Tribal Officers: Following a noon feast and nightly J es s e W . B al dw in R os it a V . Q ui nt ana 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 wake, services were held Nov. 21, 201 C ar l a K . J am es Bobby R eed at Sulphur Baptist Church, Sulphur, G eorge L . T hur m an W anda M ar ie W ol f Principal Chief: Okla. Interment followed at Sulphur Justin Freeland Wood Cemetery under the direction of Rob- F ores t C . N el s on Minnie F rank l in Telephone (918) 968-3526 erts-Myers Funeral Home. Pall bearers T rum an A ndr ew C ar t er E m il V . N el s on Ext. 1004 were: James Ellis, errick Williams, C ec el ia L . Snod gr as s H ar ol d J am es K as ec a [email protected] Merle Ellis, Shawn Stevens, Matthew G l oria M . C as t il l o K ar ol yn K ay e H eus t on avis and Luke Evans. Honorary pall C at hy L ynn T am m inga H ar ry Bens on W al ker bearers were: Marvin ashwazra, How- Second Chief: ard ashwazra, Tyrone Springer, Josh C hr is t ina L oui s e R oan T y A us t in D aw s on Don Abney Allen, Jim ouglas, Blake Horton, Seth G l enn Mit c he l l L ogan Sam ue l F . M orris Telephone (918) 968-3526 Horton and arrod Blenden. Mar k K ent Meg ehe e Shar on E l ai ne F rank l in Ext. 1008 P am el a A nn L ongs hor e R oge r K eit h J am es [email protected] L ana J o D unc an C ar ol J oyc e L eade rc har ge W ay ne A l l en R il ey G regor y Sc ot t A v ans Secretary: G ay l on R andal l F rank l in A rt hur Mar ez Jacklyn K. King Bobby D uane L ongs hor e D onal d V inc ent Mc C oy Telephone (918) 968-3526 Thank You A nnet t e H unt er R ic e A rnol d R ay T erry Ext. 1007 [email protected] e family of Dona Gregory C har l es L ar ry R yan L ana L ade an B ar nes thank Dr. Robert Howard and all A nit a L ynn H ool ey K el l y Y v et t e W al ker Treasurer: the sta at Pawnee IHS for their Si m on C ar t er R et he rf ord Bar ry D ean I rons Jared King loving kindness and thorough F rank G okey Mar y F ranc es Mc C orm ic k Telephone (918) 968-3526 and gentle care they provided for C ar ol R os e L it t l ehe ad D ol ores L ur l ene K ahr ahr ah Ext. 1006 Dona; and to her nurse, Angela D ino R ay R il ey C he ree C oyl e [email protected] Adson, along with the entire team E l v is E dgar E l l is R onal d D ean L ope z from Physicians Choice Hospice J ohn B il l C rol ey T he l m a D ol ores R oge rs Committee Member: for their wonderful, compassion- P aul a K ay e Bea n V ic t or J am es Bar nes Robert Williamson T hadde us Brown Brenda Sue F l oyd Telephone (918) 968-3526 ate services; and to our relatives and friends, both near and far, C he ryl A nn Bar ker J ohn St ev ens on E as on Ext. 1005 Sar ah R hode s Sandr a L ee R ay [email protected] who oered their kind words, love and prayers. God bless each of D onna D iane G ort on She rri A . V ande rv ort A nna M ar ie F ra nkl in J ef f rey W ay ne G ras s Business Committee you. Mam ie L ong P at ric ia R oubi doux Mailing Address: ank you to the Pawnee Ser- F rank E . R hodd Mar il yn J ean Spoon Sac and Fox Nation vice Club, e Travelers, and to Administration Building Pastor Bruce Pratt for inviting D ougl as E dw ar d H ol l y A ndr ew Maur ic e H am bl in 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A our family to share lunch with the K erry C hr is t oph er P oit ras J am es H owar d R oubi doux Stroud, OK 74079 Tennessee Ministry Team; and to A l m a L oui s e D a v is Mar y C hr is t ine H ar j oe Visit us on the webb @ our Sac & Fox Nation: Kewahwi- Sandr a K ay P at t on J ohanna M yers sacandfoxnation.com yamen. D ani el R . T yner D av id E ric Sc he x nide r click news e Gregory Family J ohn L . 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With ‘Skirts and Shirts, Rock Your Mocs, Native Bling, Heritage Potluck, Sauk T-Shirt Day’ and More! The Sac and Fox Nation Employee Committee celebrated Native American Heritage Month’ in November with a slate of fun participation activities. Those activities included Skirts and Shirts, Rock our Mocs, Native Bling, Sauk T-Shirt Day, Skush vs ishko Cornhole ame, a Heritage Foods Potluck Meal and a Sauk Language Dept. ord of the Day.’ n the top photo, tribal employees are wearing Native skirts and shirts. n the side photo, tribal employees rock their mocs.’ (Photos courtesy of Nikki Hendricks)

Christmas Tree Lighting (Continued From Page 1) er Jared King and Principal Chief Justin ornaments that were made available pri- Wood expressed appreciation to those or to the event to any and all tribal em- who helped make the event possible, and ployees to personalize and hang on the welcomed employees, their family mem- Christmas Tree. The tree was also dec- bers and friends to the Christmas Tree orated with numerous strands of lights, Lighting that was conducted at sunset. garland and other ornaments. Hot, spicy coco and cookies were served Warrior, and Sac and Fox Nation of- to everyone in attendance. ﬁ cials, Secretary Jacklyn King, Treasur-

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Sac and Fox Nation Education Department News by Edwina Butler-Wolfe

H ello Sac & Fox Tribal People: Public schools in the area who receives For our high school seniors, we would the monthly Sac and Fox Newsletter, as I would like to introduce myself, Edwi- Indian Education Funds are required to like to plan a banquet in their honor for May 2020 will soon be approaching. na Butler-Wolfe, to you as the Education have consultations with tribal nations their achievement as Sac and Fox Trib- Staff and I in the Education Depart- Director of the Sac & Fox Nation. I was and tribes as to where federal funds are al Graduating Seniors of 2020. With the ment are ready to make a change and born and raised in the Shawnee area. My being spent. banquet, each senior student will be al- we are always wanting to hear from you father was Roland Butler a veteran and My first day on the job was ecember lowed to bring 2 guests for a meal and as tribal members of any ideas. The Ed- Sac & Fox Tribal Member, and mother 3, 2019, and that was used to get famil- students will be given their Sac and, ucation Department staff include Jean was Beverly Jean Longhorn Butler, tribal iarized with staff and the surroundings. Fox Stoles by the Chief and the Busi- Lynam, Education Specialist and, Mary member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The education staff and I will sit down ness Committee, with the Chief giving a Brown, Learning Center Receptionist. I am the eighth daughter. My husband, and go over what we see and how we can speech to our future leaders. As of now, Leonard Wolfe and I, live in Shawnee. best service our students. We are looki ng we have 33 Sac and Fox Seniors in the Edwina Butler-Wolfe, I have one son, Joshua Gibson, of Nor- at May graduation for our ki ndergarten JOM service area. Education Director man, Okl a. and high school seniors. We would like Staff and I will be worki ng out more 1-918-968- 3526, E xt: 2046 My backgr ound in worki ng in educa- to honor our Sac and Fox Students with details each month and updates will be in 1-405 328-0402 cell number tion is in the public school system for 15 graduation stoles. years as the Title VII Coordinator. I also We see that our ki ndergarten students coached baske tball, softball and track for are getting ready to start their journey to 2 years. I was elected as the Governor of a very exciting learning experience and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, and served we feel by honoring our young students Black Hawk Health Center for 6 ye ars. that it will be sign of tribal support for Education has been a passion to me. I them. That will consist of an outdoor (if have seen some change, but not much in weather is good) recognition of present- Straight Talk About Depression the Indian Education. Since the act Every ing stoles and certificate to each Sac and Student Succeed Act (ESSA) passed, we Fox ki ndergartener that will be graduat- by C l inic al St af f W rit er, and things once enjoyed. as tribal nations and staff have a respon- ing in the spring of 2020. E d A buy og , L C SW Depression is never a, “normal” part sibility to see that the public schools are We will be honored to have all Busi- Depression is the one of the most of life. It is a serious condition and can giving our American Indian students the ness Committee to be present on stage, common mental health issues experi- lead to suicide. While there is no sin- full opportunity of a good education and with Chief Wood giving a speech to our enced today. It impacts 6.7% of Amer- gle cause for depression, it is can be a a safe environment. We need to make honored students. As of this date, we ican Adults each year. Most people at part of a medical condition, side effect sure the public school administration car- have 11 Sac and Fox ki ndergarten stu- some point in their life will experience medication, difficult life stressors or re- ries out the ESSA. dents just in our JOM service area. Depression. The symptoms include lational problem or other factors. We feeling sad, anxious or an empty mood. do know women, as a whole, are slight- Depression impacts sleep, either sleeping ly more vulnerable to depression. The too much, disrupted or too little sleep, as most important fact is that Depression is Native American Hall of Fame well as restlessness or irritability. treatable, and no one needs to suffer un- (Continued From Page 1) Oren Lyons, Onondaga; Richard Oake s epression also leads to difficulty con- necessarily. H ester Dillon (Cheroke e Nation of Okl a- (d. 1972) , Mohawk; Elizabeth Peratro- centrating and poor memory. Occasion- What Y ou Can Do: homa), program officer for Indigenous vich (d. 1958), Tlingit; Pascal Poolaw ally in depression, physical symptoms do (1) Be aware of the symptoms of de- communities, Novo Foundation; James (d. 1967) , Kiowa; Mary Golda Ross (d. not respond or treatment, or such pain or pression Pepper H enry (Kaw/Muscogee Creek) , 2008), Cheroke e Nation of Okl ahoma; as digestive problems. It can occur with (2) Consider that depression is treat- director and CEO, American Indian Cul- and Wes Studi, Cheroke e Nation of Okl a- anyone, at any age, of any race. able and not a normal part of life tural Center and Museum, Okl ahoma homa. Depression also robs one of the basic (3) Act. Encourage your loved one City; Walter Lamar (Blackf eet/Wichita), “Our Class of 2019 Inductees includes pleasures that one normally enjoys, such to get help. National Native American H all of Fame a number of names that are familiar to as hobbies, the taste of food that one We are here to help. For more infor- Board of Directors; Ayla Medrano (Kio- many. Some of them have gone on to the normally enjoys or even sexual intima- mation, contact the Behavioral H ealth wa/Comanche/Muscogee Creek) , exec- other side and we honor their memory cy. Fatigue, loss of energy, and feeling Department, educational and counseling utive director, American Indian Cham- tonight,” said Walter Lamar (Blackf eet/ worthless are also routine parts of a de- services are available to assist in preven- ber of Commerce of Okl ahoma; Joyce Wichita), National Native American H all pression robbing one of the zest for life tion and treatment. Oberly (Comanche/Osage/Chippewa), of Fame board of directors. “We have in- commander, Public H ealth Corps; and cluded some who may not be so familiar Bailey Walke r (Chicka saw), president, but should be better know n for their he- American Indian Chamber of Commerce roic accomplishments.” of Okl ahoma. “Living or deceased, well know n or SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION The mission of the National Native not so well kn own, all of our Inductees American H all of Fame is to recognize this year absolutely deserve to have their REVENUE and honor the inspirational achievements names and stories etched into our collec- September 2019 of Native Americans in contemporary tive memory,” said Lamar. “Our stories Beer and Liquor...... $244.53 history. Twelve individuals were recog- are many, our stories are strong, our sto- nized this year for their accomplishments ries are of resilience, our stories are hero- State Tobacco Rebate...... $277,055.43 and what they have meant to Indigenous ic, our stories are of persistence, our sto- Motor Vehicle...... $8,964.90 peoples across the globe. ries need to be told, and that we will do.” Sales Tax...... $16,980.89 The 12 Inductees are: Lucy Covington “The Indian Movement of the 1960s (d. 1982), Colville; Ada Deer, Menom- and 1970s , in particular, gave our nation Treasury...... $215.30 inee; Louise Erdrich, Turtle Mountain many iconic Native rights leaders and Oil and Gas...... $30.33 Chippewa; Billy Frank Jr. (d. 2014), activists but, Native activism really goes Gaming...... $109,398.96 Nisqually; Forrest Gerard (d. 2013), back much farther than those decades Blackf eet; H attie Kauffman, Nez Perce; and we have recognized that activism to- TOTAL...... $412,890.34 night,” said James Parke r Shield (Little Shell Chippewa), National Native Amer- Business Committee Meeting Minutes ican H all of Fame founder and CEO. “Our 2019 Inductees have all achieved are now accessible on the Website ATTENTION sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov and Facebook greatness and bring honor to their nations and communities.” HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION APPLICANTS Application Updates: Applicants shall update their applications and supporting documents SAC AND FOX NATION INDIAN and maintain current contact information on le on an annual basis. is is the responsibility of the Applicant and not the HASFN. 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URGENT NOTICE TO VETERANS Men and Women especially WW1, WW2 and Korean The Sac and Fox National Public Library is asking for your DD 214’s for their records and e r al n ent r e See Cathrine Walker 1-918-968-3526 Ext. 2022 Page 5 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 Quail Survey Sac & Fox Honor Guard Shows 23.6% Increase Veteran Winter Stomp Dance This year’s Q uail Roadside Surveys across Okl ahoma show a statewide population index of observed birds that is up 23.6 pe rcent over 2018. Date: February 1, 2020 H eavy spring rains led to a delayed start to the nesting season for Okl aho- Time: 6 p.m. - Midnight ma’s upland game birds but brought on an excellent forb and insect crop. Over summer, the southwestern part of the Location: Sac and Fox Community Building state was hit by drought, which had a negative effect on brood survival. Stroud, Okla. Overall, the surveys show some en- couraging results with the northeast, southeast and southwest regions show- ing higher numbers than those in 2018. Slight decreases were observed in the northwestern and central parts of the state. Hunters should fi nd conditions in most areas slightly improved over what they encountered last year. The actual number of quail on the ground could easily be higher than these surveys indicate, due to poor conditions for observing in most regions. Wet conditions in most regions since May created unseasonably thick vegetation, which make s seeing quail much harder for surveyors. Tell Judki ns, Upland Game Biologist for the Okl ahoma Department of Wild- life Conservation, said hunters should fi nd similar conditions as last year in the northwest and west. “We had a delayed hatch this year, but signs are pointing to multiple later hatches. The later hatches Emcee: Chebon Kernell should provide improved numbers statewide as we head into season.” All Grounds, Shell Shakers and Public are Welcome During the August and October surveys, observers note the growth status of Supper: 6 p.m. Dance: 7 p.m. birds they see. In August, 10.8 percent of observed quail were half grown, 25.6 Ra es, 50/50 and Much More! percent were three-fourths grown; and 63.6 percent were full grown. None of Concessions Available and Vendors Welcome the birds seen during August were one- fourth grown. In the October survey, 43 (405) 275-6587 percent were three-fourths grown, and 57 percent were full grown. Q uail populations are historically cy- clical; bird numbers often boom for sev- eral years then decline. A more accurate assessment of the health of quail populations is not based on year-to-year com- parisons, but rather on longer-term av- JANUARY AT SAC & FOX CASINO erages that better account for the natural boom-and-bust cycles. H opefully 2019 is the start of another increase in our quail populations, biologists said. $ “Ultimately, if we want to see these drawings for 350 numbers improve, it’s going to take two things: great weather and suitable habi- tat. While we can’t control the weather, every 30 minutes properties around the state can be improved for quail. Then, when we have great weather, the quail will also have a Saturdays • 7pm-10pm great year,” Judki ns said. The take -away from the 2018 quail 20 points per entry surveys for hunters is that harvest success will be affected by where they choose to 2x points on Thursdays hunt. “It will defi nitely be worth going out. We’ve got a lot of great public ar- KINGKING eas to go quail hunting,” he said. “Work some ground, trust your dog, and make a memory! ” Biologists will get a better idea of the real population numbers after hearing re- ports from quail hunters during this hunt- FRIDAYS ing season. And despite what the annual 3PM - 8PM surveys indicate, hunters are urged to get out in the fi elds and learn for themselves how the quail hunting stacks up this year. EARN 2 POINTS FOR Q uail hunting season in Okl ahoma will run from Nov. 9 to Feb. 15, 2020. The Wildlife Department has conduct- $20 FREEPLAY ed annual roadside surveys in August and October since 1990 to track quail populations across Okl ahoma. The surveys provide an index of annual quail population uctuations. Surveyors report the PM PM number of quail observed to create an in- SUNDAYS • 2 – 7 dex of quail abundance (number of quail HOT SEAT DRAWINGS EVERY 30 MINUTES seen per 20-mile route) and an indication of reproductive success in each of six FOR A CHANCE TO SPIN THE WHEEL regions of the state. Surveyors drive 83 CHANCE TO WIN CASH OR FREEPLAY routes in 75 of Okl ahoma’s 77 counties. Some larger counties have two routes. SUPREME BLOODY Pabst MARY BURRITO Blue Ribbon $ 00 $ 00 $400 2. 4.

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Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President; Teewanna Edwards, AARP OK Executive Council member; Joe Ann Vermillion, AARP Oklahoma State President; and, Mashell Sourjohn, AARP OK Associate State Director Outreach present an AARP Indian Elder Honor medallion to Kathryn Josie Gashwazra, center. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography) Gashwazra Among Those Receiving AARP Indian Elder Honors in OKC Kathryn Josie Gashwazra was among nize outstanding Native American elders those honored Oct. 1, 2019 at the 11th who are maki ng a powerful difference in Annual AARP Okl ahoma Indian Elder their communities and Indian Country. H onors event held at the National Cow- boy and Western H eritage Museum in Ms. Gashwazra and her husband are Okl ahoma City. long-standing members of the Native Kathryn Josie Gashwazra was born American Church. She is know n as an to the late H oward Leroy Springer, a excellent cook and loves to prepare spe- full-blooded Iowa, and the late Ruth Mc- cial dishes for family and friends. In Clellan of the Sac & Fox and Otoe Tribes. 2018, Ms. Gashwazra was honored as the She was born in the Perki ns, Okl a. area. Iowa Tribe ‘Elder of the Y ear.’ In her early youth, the family moved RAP Application Form Provided Here to Arka nsas City, Kan., where she attended school. She make s her home in Tryon, Okl a. with her husband, Marvin. She is Business Committee Meeting employed with the Iowa Tribe at the Ci- Minutes are now marron Casino, and was previously em- accessible on the Website ployed with Okl ahoma State University. The Native American Elders Award is sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov one of AARP Okl ahoma’s most presti- and Facebook gious and visible awards, given to recog-

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HELP WANTED! SAC AT EMP ME T PP T T ES The following is a list of job vacancies with the Sac & Fox Nation: Self-Governance Director Juvenile Detention Center Director Resident Advisor (Juvenile Detention Center) Human Resources Director Land and Cattle Laborer Licensed Clinical Social Worker Physical Therapist Applicants must successfully pass an OSBI/National back ground check and drug screen. Preference in hiring is given to ualiﬁed Native Americans. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must provide a copy of their CDIB. For more information and to learn how to apply please visit our website at: sacandfo nation com or contact H uman Resources, Sac and Fox Nation, 92096 3 S. H wy. 99, Bldg. A Stroud, OK 7 407 9 or by phone (918) 96 8-3526 Page 9 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 Business Committee Meeting Minutes Business Committee Meeting Minutes (Continued From Page 8)

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SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION REVENUE October 2019 Beer and Liquor...... $202.12 State Tobacco Rebate...... $271,658.54 Motor Vehicle...... $5,129.40 Sales Tax...... $15,437.25 Treasury...... $90.00 Oil and Gas...... $15.98 Gaming...... $97,757.94 TOTAL...... $390,318.23 Page 10 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 RAP Assistance Application Forms Provided Here NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications

NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications

NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications Page 11 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 2019 Sac and Fox Nation Elders Winter Dance Highlights

A cake walk, door prie drawings and rafes were conducted during the 2019 Sac and Fox Nation El- ders inter Dance held Dec. in the Sac and Fox Nation Com- munity Building. Head Staff listed included Master of Ceremonies - Frank Carson Head Singer - Herb Adson Head Man Dancer - Rusty Tiger Head Lady Dancer - Dottie Tiger and Arena Directors - Ran- dy Tiger and Teresa LeClair. The festivities included gourd dancing, inter-tribal dancing and supper.

endors with ewelry, arts and crafts took part in the inter Dance held in the Sac and Fox tribal elder Thomas Morris was among those taking part in the Sac and Fox Nation Community Building. inter Dance held Dec. . (All Photos by Mike Brown)

Kids and Grandkids NOTICE! Update on RAP applications: There are a few changes set out Are G-R-E-A-T!! as follows: Hardship applications will have a W-9 attached that needs to be ﬁlled out and turned in with the application. Tribal We want to feature the scholastic, academic and Energy applications will need the bill to be attached to the appli- athletic awards or achievements of your child or cation. Emergency Appliance applications need to include three () uotes and the uotes can come from Lowe’s. T.E.H.R. (Tribal grandchild of the Sac and Fox Nation! Emergency Housing Repair) applications need to include three () Send all pertinent information, such as name of estimates from a contractor, copy of your house deed and an elec- student, town, school and grade attending, tric bill attached to the application. explanation of award or achievement, and names of parents and/or grandparents, along with a current photo of the student to: [email protected] or: Sac and Fox News, 920963 S. Hwy. 99 Stroud, OK 74079 Page 12 - Sac and Fox News - January 2020 ER CA ITA A ENT IN OR ATION • ndii dual must be enrolled by September , 2 1 to be eligible for the 2 1 per capita payment S. Hwy. , Building A Stroud, O () - FA () - • Tribal members ill need to submit a W to the Finance Department for the upcoming 2 1 Per apita Payment • nce a W form is receie d, it ill be updated into our system and all payments due ill be made at a time of disbursement • f an indii dual is a N W tribal member, or has had a N M N , a copy of Social Security card is needed for our records • There is N deadline on submitting a W ll checks ill be mailed, no exceptions • The S 1 form ill be mailed by a nuary 1, 2 2 N W M N S PL S S ND P F S L S T D S W N T T ST NTS ST L S D

t is critical that the W Form be completed correctly and thoroughly - N DD SS, S L S T N M , and then S N and D T your form

R f you hae had a name change due to marriage, dio rce, adoption, etc , it is important the Finance Department has a copy of your social security card ll othere legal documents should be sent to the nroll ment Department so their records can be updated ny guardianship Department

Parents or guardians are responsible for proi ding a W for minor children not doing so could result in the minor’s payment not being deposited into the minor’s trust fund account in a timely manner

C For identity security purposes, a W form ill not be accepted by e mail ompleted forms may be hand delie red, mailed, or faxed NOTICE Why does a W needed to be submitted yearly C f a tribal member recei es income that is taxable, a 1 Sac and Fox Nation must be issued for Tax Purposes The W also ser es as Finance Department 2 S y , ldg a yearly address update Stroud, klahoma 4 Direct fax 1 4 2 an the allotted minor payment be refused in order to f you hae any uestions, please contact the Finance Department staff ha e the entire per capita payment be deposited in trust by phone at 1 2 or 2 ext 1 , 1 or 1 2 es, but in order to do so e must still recei e a W for Tax Liability Notiﬁ cation the same reasons stated abo e We ould also need a

What are the ithholding re uirements for distributions that are made ritten statement to that effect to be included ith the W

source of funds used for the distribution nless the source of funds W F M M ST T N D TT D L N F M L N distributions to tribal members are taxable

Which funds get reported on Form 1 Misc Distributions could be deri ed from many - ness other than a lass or lass gaming operation, interest income on in estments, or rental payments from tribal lands ll these payments re uire a tribe to prepare a Form 1 M S

When does a person recei e a Form 1 Misc, Statement for ecipients of Miscellaneous n come f a person recei es from the same source, that amount must be reported on a Form 1 , and that Form 1 Misc must be pro ided to the S ND F N T N 2 S W LD indi idual ST D, KL M , 4 I NET A IN REVEN E The nternal e enue ode pro ides that ery person, including an ndian tribe, making a payment to a member of an ndian tribe from the net re enues of any lass or lass gaming acti ity conducted or licensed by such tribe, shall deduct and ithhold from such payment a tax in an amount e ual to such payment’s proportionate share of the annual i ed tax The amount to ithhold is pro ided in Withholding Tables found in S Publication 1 , mployer’s Supplemental Tax uide

f the ndian tribe anticipates making a distri bution of any kind, the ndian tribe needs the tribal members’ Social Security number before the distribution is made f an ndian tribe does not kno a tribal member’s Social Security number at the time of distribution, the distribu tion is sub ect to backup ithholding at 2 in 2 Source nternal e enue Ser ice S ndian Tribal o ernments Fre uently sked uestions, Last e ie ed or pdated pril 22, 2 1

Per capita payments could affect any Tribal, recei e or programs in hich you participate The Sac and Fox Nation encourage you to - cialist