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Lënapeí Pampil July 2015 ▪ Volume 38, Issue No. III

Congratulations to Recent Graduates

Left to right. Delaware member Crystal Thaxton-Dombrovsky, on left, graduating with a Nursing degree; Maggie Gray from our neighboring Osage Nation, congrats on graduating from Haskell (pictured with her mother Jennifer); congrats Delaware member Lori Hasselman, who received her AA in Media Communications at Haskell (she was also awarded Haskell Student of the Year!).

Left to right. Andrew Dean Humphrey, 2015 graduate of Oologah High School; member Myckie Jacobsen graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies; congrats Bear Tompkins, Native Studies grad at Haskell; congrats Delaware member Amy Jay Wiley, graduate from the University of Miami with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Exercise Physiology and minor in Chemistry (receiving her degree from President Donna Shalala); Chance Haller, Valedictorian, Susan B. English School in Seldovia, Alaska. Page 2 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Comments from Chief Chet Brooks From the Desk of Tribal Council Secretary, Dr. Nicky Kay Michael anishi Wuli Kisku Nipan –Thanks Wfor the good Summer Day! er Part II of Constitution and Article Synonyms for the word correspon- In the first six months of 2015 most of PI of the Bylaws, the Tribal Council dence include: communication, writ- the Tribal Council and I have been very Secretary is in charge of ALL the Tribe’s ing, contact, letters, post, mail, relation, busy. During February, Assistant Chief correspondence: match, agreement, fitness, comparison, Bonnie Jo Griffith and I attended the Na- “The Council Secretary shall have harmony, coincidence, similarity, anal- tional Congress of American Indians Mid- charge of all tribal correspondence ogy, correlation, conformity, comparabil- Winter Conference. We were present at and it shall be his duty to submit ity, concurrence, congruity. all general sessions and each of us went promptly to the Superintendent of Recent events as the Secretary have led to several breakout sessions of interest. the Jurisdiction and the Bureau of In- me to prepare this information to the rest Short discussions also occurred with FBI dian Affairs copies of all minutes...” of the Tribal Council and to our member- representatives and the Office of Native ship. Unfortunately, my position has been American Affairs – Small Business Ad- The literal definition of “correspon- called into question when I have insisted ministration. dence”: that the Tribal Council be included in any At least three talks have been held with Any written or digital communica- correspondence. I feel that no one of our Cherokee Nation Chief Bill John Baker tion exchanged by two or more par- Tribal Council members should act alone and two or more meetings have been ties. Correspondences may come outside the scope of the constitution. held with the Cherokee Nation Secretary in the form of letters, emails, text Therefore, as a safety precaution to the of State and Cherokee Attorney General. messages, voicemails, notes, or Tribal Council officers and members, as The Cherokee Nation has recently opened postcards. Correspondences are im- well as to the Tribe, the Secretary should a new Medical Clinic at Ochelata, OK portant for most businesses because at the very least, be courtesy copied and which will provide convenient dental, op- 15 Elders, Cultural Preservation Commit- they serve as a paper trail of events allowed to correspond as the point of tometry and general medical care to our tee, and Veteran Committee members will from point A to point B (Read more: contact as referenced in the Delaware Washington County, OK tribal members. attend this event, most expenses paid by http://www.businessdictionary. Tribe Constitution. Thanks go out to Cherokee Nation. their respective Trust Committees. com/definition/correspondence. Wanishi ok weli sikòn.■ Delaware Child Development broke The Trust Education and Community html#ixzz3de1XqsYX). ground on a new Child Development Cen- Services Committees are functioning well ter Building on June 2nd. Construction is in providing scholarships and other need- expected to be completed in February or ed services to tribal members. March 2016. The building will more than In regard to economic development, the Thank You and Congratulations double our child care capacity and will free Tulsa Solicitors Office has been holding up Delaware Community Center space to up a Trust Land Application for the past Former Council Member Verna Crawford provide offices for several more tribal em- year or more. We recently learned that his finally made it, after missing the last always done their best. The Council must ployees. Thank you to Sherry Rackliff and review was complete and it had been sent two deadlines for the DIN. I wanted to monitor, promote and enhance all cur- all Child Care staff. to Washington, DC for final review. The I take some time and thank everyone who rent tribal functions, as well as plan for The Historic Preservation Office recent- Tribal Attorney and I traveled to Washing- voted for me in the last Tribal Council the future. The Delaware Tribe is moving ly completed a 2000-mile trip to several ton to check the status of this question June Election. I also wished to send out a spe- ahead with services to tribal members, locations arranging recovery of objects. 3rd-5th. Daniel Black, Daniel Smith and cial “thank you” to everyone that took the improved governmental functions and Thanks go to Dr. Brice Obermeyer and a Solicitor were visited at BIA and posi- time and voted. Every vote counts, so be economic development. The only way Oversight Committee Chairman Titus tive news was received. However, it may sure and vote in the 2016 elections! this may be accomplished is for all of us Frenchman for their hard work. In addi- be several months before the final ruling I congratulate the new Council mem- to work together. As they say, “United tion, this office has arranged a free 10-day is issued. While in DC we also visited the bers and give them 100% of my support. We Stand, Divided We Fall.” trip for five of our highs-school Delaware Office of Native American Affairs at the I have always, and will always support I am still Secretary of the Trust Board students and a chaperone. The trip will be Small Business Administration, and our the elected tribal officials. I ask all Dela- and will continue to serve the Delaware to Delaware Water Gap National Park with Congressman Jim Bridenstine and his leg- ware tribal members do the same. Their people. NPS covering all expenses in late July. islative representative. We also visited the job is difficult and our Tribal Council has Wanishi.■ The students will participate in confer- Delaware part of the new Treaty Exhibit at ences about archeology, natural resources the Museum of the American Indian. and other activities including a canoe trip With the continued support and diligent on the Delaware River. In late July another work of our Tribal Council, Trust Board, Check Out the Tribal Web Site cultural activity will be a five-day trip to Committees and Tribal Staff the Creator Have you visited our Tribe’s web site recently? a gathering of tribes at the Stockbridge will bless the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Munsee Reservation in Wisconsin. Over Wanishi■ www.delawaretribe.org July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 3

From the Desk of Assistant Chief From the Desk of Council Member Bonnie Jo Griffith Benita Shea o many exciting things hap- is a lot of promise now in the honor. Unfortunately the Fed- t’s been eight months since I X-ray lab, along with a dentist’s Spening in our tribe!! hydroponics arena of business. eral Court sided with the school. Ihave had the honor of joining office. I am sure many of our The Child Support Services A USDA grant has been applied We took this to court and at the the council. I am proud to serve members will have the opportu- grant has been awarded in full for and should that come through last minute were stunned by the our tribe! I believe this council nity to utilize this new facility. and progress is being made to we feel this will be a definite rev- betrayal of a tribal council mem- has the combined strengths to Economic ventures are in get that department up and run- enue generator for the Delaware ber. People who are subpoenaed overcome any adversity or dif- progress. The Child Support En- ning. Curtis Zunigha will be the Tribe of Indians. I am extremely against their will do not sit in a ferences. We speak our minds forcement grant was awarded in Director of that program and is excited about this and think that Witness Room discussing things and know that at the end of the April and is on the ground run- pushing to get it fully staffed good things will happen with our with the defense attorneys. day, our main objective is to ning with Curtis Zunigha at the and functioning. We are all ex- tribe if this comes to fruition. The groundbreaking for the strengthen our tribe. While I re- helm. Section 8a was applied for cited here as this department was The Tahkox E2 LLC is work- new Child Care facility was held alize that we can’t please all of and the USDA grant was submit- in the red for some time but we ing on its first contract and we June 2 so we should see construc- the people all of the time, I will ted. Tahkoxe2 is moving forward are able to use some of the grant think this is going to be another tion very soon on this expansion. always strive to do what is best with potential contracts in the monies to cover that deficit. great source of revenue for us. That was a fun afternoon and it for the majority. wings. Most of us were saddened by Jimmie Johnson is doubling was so much fun seeing all of the Your Council held Vision I encourage all of our members the rain washing out the Dela- up and working his EPA job little ones with their hard hats meetings in the month of April to get a new tribal membership ware Powwow but there was 40 hours a week and then extra and little shovels. with many discussions of the card if you don’t have one. I vis- a silver lining to it. So many hours getting Tahkox E2 going. Summer has arrived in full goals that each of us have for ited Leslie and Chris in the en- people have commented that This last month, my family swing and I wish nothing but the our tribe. The top three revolved rollment office and was thrilled they stayed at the grounds, spent went through a very troubling best for all of you. Please be safe around Economic Development, to receive mine. They will take much time visiting relatives and time attempting to have my as you travel this summer, go to Social Services, and Cultural your picture right then and there. just enjoyed the family time. The granddaughter’s school allow her the lake, etc. Preservation. The next goal will These cards can be used as an of- Delaware Powwow Committee to wear her gifted eagle feather Wanishi! be to identify what steps we need ficial ID. Chief Brooks and Asst works so hard and I certainly on her mortar board at her high Bonnie Jo Griffith to take to get there. We have dis- Chief Griffith used theirs at the appreciate their hard work and school graduation. This was pre- Assistant Chief■ cussed bringing in a third party airport while traveling to Wash- dedication. sented to her by our elder, Laura to help us achieve this goal. Cost ington D.C.! We have formed another LLC, Watters Maynor, and Hayden’s and timing are of essence. In the Our 51st Delaware Pow Wow Lenape Aquaculture LLC. There heart was so touched by this meantime, we will continue on was more than wet this year lim- our path towards these goals and iting dancing to only Thursday as always, we welcome input and Friday night. I still enjoyed from all of you. good family time and food. Contact Information Change Form There were many discussions Chief Brooks made personal do- Name: ______this past three months regarding nations for rations to the camp- the acceptance of the two vans ers Saturday morning. I am very Address: ______from the NFL team in Washing- proud of our Chief for walking ______ton D.C. We have tagged the ve- to the Pow Wow grounds in daily hicles free of charge with Cher- increments. His dedication to City: ______okee Nation, placed our tribal strengthen us as a profitable rec- State: ______Zip: ______seal on the sides of the vans, and ognized tribe is impressive. Telephone:______Email: ______installed steps for easier access As always, your feedback is which were anonymously do- welcome and valued. I thank you Others Affected: ______nated. for your continued support and ______I had the privilege to be one of shared interest in the future of the first drivers to take our elders the Delaware Tribe. To have a name changed on the tribal roll, send proper docu- Send completed form to: to attend the grand opening of mentation, such as a legal document, stating the change (ex- Benita Shea amples: marriage license, adoption papers, divorce papers, etc.). Delaware Tribe of Indians the new Cooweescoowee Health Be sure to include your previous name or names since that will Enrollment Department Center in Ochelata. The new fa- Tribal Council Member, be the way it is listed on the roll. Including Tribal Registra- 5100 Tuxedo Blvd cility features a pharmacy and an Treasurer■ tion number is helpful, but not required. Please include others Bartlesville, OK 74006 in your household who are affected by this contact info change, including children, so that their records can be updated. Page 4 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

The Delaware People’s Historical day and a half Each group of people had three men who would “walk” for them. THE DELAWARE INDIAN Presence in Pennsylvania The white settlers cheated though, train- NEWS ANNOUNCES ing their men how to run for miles for SECOND ESSAY WINNER By Catherine Monck many hours, cutting away underbrush Congratulations to Catherine along the way, having horses available to Monck, tribal member from any people begin the history of the had different ideas. In the beginning, the carry their supplies, and even boats to get Lexington, Kentucky on being MDelaware people around the same white settlers seemed to be relatively fair them across rivers. When the Delawares time the white settlers arrived in North in their interactions with the Delawares in protested the clearly unfair agreement, the our second winner in the es- America. The Delaware people were set- terms of land transactions. Then, the co- Iroquois were called in. The Iroquois were say contest for our youth. A tled in the area that is now made up of the lonial government began to push for even happy to be involved in the finalization of $100 gift will be in the mail states of Delaware, New York, New Jersey, more settlements and even more expan- the agreement, because they felt they had very soon to Catherine, and and Pennsylvania. They were considered sion. When the Delawares left their vil- defeated the Delawares in the 17th cen- all other youth who sent in to be one of the two most powerful Native lages to go hunting or fishing, the land was tury, and were pleased to have a title to the essays will be receiving $25 American groups in North America. They viewed as abandoned and consequently land. checks. lived in longhouses covered in grass and taken. This is where many conflicts arose, After the 1737 Walking Purchase, the bark. Their language was Algonquin with and then became violent. Delaware people slowly got pushed out Her essay is reprinted here. three different dialects which were Mun- The once semi-fair economy began to and down south in the United States. see, Unami, and Unalactigo. spiral out of control as the white settlers For more details about the The Native Americans and the white set- contest, see below. In the year 1610, Captain Samuel Argyll gained more control. Soon the Delawares tlers could not coexist, and the white set- went into the area in which the Delaware were running out of land in the original tlers had the power. The Delaware people people lived. He decided to name the area area to occupy. The colonial government slowly moved down, until many of them and the people that lived there “Delaware” consistently continued to push for more settled into what is now modern-day Okla- in honor of his commanding officer, Sir expansion. All of this led to more and homa. Many of the living descendants of Sources Cited Thomas West III Lord De la Warr, who more tensions and more clashes. the Delawares live in Oklahoma and the was also the Provincial Governor of Vir- The last straw for the Delawares and the surrounding areas. http://www.easterndelawarenations. ginia. This begins the unfortunate decline colonists was the 173 7 Walking Purchase. The Delaware people had a difficult time org/history .html of the Delaware people. The white settlers A well-thought-out fraud from the begin- in Pennsylvania. They were oppressed http://delawarein.webs.com/delaware- were not respectable or understanding of ning, the Walking Purchase was meant to and abused. They were tricked and used history.htm the lifestyle that the Delawares had. determine how much land the Penn family by the white settlers. It is unfortunate that As more white settlers moved into the (the family who helped settle Pennsylva- they were driven out of their land that they http://www.tolatsga.org/dela.html■ Delaware area, things began to change for nia) would purchase. The agreement had respected and held so dearly. Yet, despite the worse. The Delaware people had never been created while Thomas Penn was still all of these hardships, they still continue been exposed to the idea of people owning the patriarch, and was then carried out by to live on and thrive. The culture is still land. They had always believed that “the William Penn, who was Thomas’ son. The in existence, and that is incredibly respect- Creator” owned all of the land, and they original idea was that the amount of land able. simply inhabited it. Yet, the white settlers would be how far a man could walk in a ABOUT THE ESSAY CONTEST Bartlesville Tribal Offices: 5100 Tuxedo Blvd This is a four-part contest beginning with winning essayist will receive $100. All ticipants must do their own research, com- Bartlesville, OK 74006 the April edition of our Delaware Indian other youth who submit articles will re- position and typing. Parental or adult help 918-337-6590 News (DIN). ceive $25 for their participation may only be requested for direction. Re- Office Hours: Part 4. A Grand Prize winner will be search may include personal interviews, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M-F Parts 1 and 2. Research and write selected from the three quarterly winners. websites, books, etc. Participants name about the history of the Delaware Pow- Their article will be reprinted in the Janu- and tribal registration number must be on Chelsea Housing Office: wow (Part 1) and research and write about ary 2016 DIN and they will receive a $500 the BACK of the essay. 6 Northview Dr., Chelsea, OK 918-789-2525 the Delaware people’s historical presence cash prize. Please send essays to arrive no later than in Pennsylvania (Part 2). Winning articles Basic Rules the deadline to: Caney Office: were published in the April DIN and in 601 High Street, Caney, KS 67333 this issue. Participant must be a registered member [email protected] 620-879-2189 Part 3. Research and write about ANY of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, between or Tribal Web Site: Chief of the Delaware Tribe of Indians the ages of 10-18 on the date of each sub- Delaware Tribe of Indians www.delawaretribe.org (living or dead). Deadline for submission mission. All entries must be typewritten, Attn: Asst Chief Bonnie Jo of articles will be 5:00 pm on September at least one full page (8 1/2 x 11 inches), General Email: Griffith 1, 2015. Winning article will be published single spaced, 12 pt Times Roman font. [email protected] 5100 Tuxedo Blvd in the October edition of the DIN. The The deadlines will be strictly adhered to and NO late entries will be accepted. Par- Bartlesville, OK 74006■ July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 5 Obituaries

rial Chapel on the University for his family and others. He was John Barton and Francis Mary Funeral Services for Marilyn of Chicago campus. They were a wonderful husband, dad, grand- (Thaxton) Hudson. Sue graduated Sue Buck were held 2:00 p.m., devoted to each other and had a father, and friend. We rejoice for from Dewey High School in 1952 Monday, June 8, 2015 at the First wonderful marriage for 67 years his new life with God but we will and moved to Nowata shortly af- Church of God, Nowata, Oklaho- which was a beautiful example miss him so much. ter that. She started her career as ma with Dr. Larry Delay officiat- for their children and grandchil- Beeson is survived by his wife a beauty operator at the Silver ing. Interment followed at Memo- dren. They made their home in Leah of the home; two daughters, Saddle for several years and then rial Park Cemetery, in Nowata. Pryor where they raised their Dr. Deborah Beeson of Tulsa and started her own beauty shop in her Services were under the direction son John, and daughters Debo- Donna Schenck and husband Tony house. Sue worked as a beauty op- of Benjamin Funeral Service of rah and Donna. Beeson was a of Pryor; grandchildren: Matthew erator for approximately 55 years. Nowata.■ respected and loved optometrist Schenck and his wife Mary of In March of 1953 she married in Pryor. His concern for people Bartlesville, Benjamin Schenck of Dewey Eugene Buck in Ben- extended beyond work; he and Pryor, and Kelly Beeson Ahern of tonville, Arkansas. Sue enjoyed his wife were both very active in St. Louis, Mo,; three great-grand- bowling and was a part of the many community clubs and or- daughters: Calista Schenck, Han- group of ladies known as the Lillie (White- ganizations over the years with nah Aldrich; great-niece Stephanie Bowling Bags. She enjoyed music many hours of service. He was Beeson Spires of South Carolina. and loved attending the Country turkey) Doubt a member of the Pryor Lions He is preceded in death by his son Jubilee Show in Nowata. She was July 27, 1915- Dr. Donald Beeson Club, and the Lions Club band John Warren Beeson. not shy about a game of chance where he played saxophone and The family rests in the promises and Bingo was one of her favorite March 17, 2015 May 24, 1922- clarinet. Don and Leah organized of God: games. Sue was a wonderful wife, illie Whiteturkey Doubt, age February 23, 2015 and participated in the Salvation “He will wipe away every tear mother, and grandmother. Each 99, passed away on March 17, Army Bell ringing in Pryor. He from their eyes, and there will be one of her children and grandchil- L 2015. She was born to Albert and onald Beeson was born May was a volunteer optometrist for no more death or sorrow or crying dren hold a special place in heart. Elizabeth Whiteturkey on their 24, 1922, in Fairland, Okla., the Whitaker Children’s Home in or pain. All these things are gone She had time for each and every D farm East of Bartlesville, Okla- to John Edward and Emma Fran- Pryor. He also was on the Pryor forever.” Revelation 21:4, please one of them. She loved cleaning homa on July 27, 1915. She was ces (Patterson) Beeson. He grew City Council as well as the Pryor visit the funeral home webpage at her home and was quite a cleaning the second of three daughters. She up and attended school in Clare- School Board. Pryor Chamber of www.stephensmemorialchapel. diva. Her friends Linda Pearsall, spent her entire life in and near more and graduated Claremore Commerce recognized both Don com■ Kay Cody and Midge Long meant Bartlesville and graduated from High School. He went on to at- and Leah as Citizens of the Year so much to her, and she enjoyed Central High School in 1932. She tend Oklahoma A&M College, for their volunteer work. He was her weekly time of eating out with met her husband, Ralph A. Doubt, the University of Cincinnati, and an active member of Oklahoma them. while working at Phillips Petro- later received his doctorate de- Optometric Association. Sue will be missed by all who leum Company, and they were gree in Optometry from Univer- He had a strong faith in God knew her. Preceding Sue in death married Christmas Eve in 1938. sity of Chicago where he was a and was an active member of are her parents, John and Francis Lillie, a devoted wife, home- member of Tomb and Key Honor First Baptist Church in Pryor for Hudson; her husband, Dewey; and maker and a wonderful mother Society. over 50 years. He taught Sunday two siblings, Jenny Hammond, was the heart of her family and He served our country in School for several years. and Kelly Jay Hudson. Survivors she thoroughly enjoyed caring for the United States Army during He enjoyed spending time with include her daughters, Jo Lynn them. She had an inner strength World War II, serving in the Pa- his family to include his grand- Buck Campbell and husband Roy and beauty about her. Reading cific Theater. He was wounded children. He also enjoyed fishing, Bruce of Nowata, Kelly Ann Buck was one of her favorite past times. twice in battle and received the gardening, and loved to cook or Marilyn Sue Krouse and husband Johnny of She not only read for pleasure but Purple Heart. He was scheduled grill for family and friends in- Nowata, Johnna Kay Buck Bridg- (Hudson) Buck she enjoyed staying current with to go in on the invasion of Japan cluding people his children would es and husband Dean of Nowata; the daily news. She was a wonder- when the Japanese surrendered. bring to their home to swim and February 4, 1948- four grandchildren, Kayse Lynn ful storyteller and recounted many He was quiet about his service enjoy both the couple’s cooking. June 5, 2015 Krouse, Brett Austin Campbell entertaining stories from her youth but was proud of his service and Their doors were always open to and wife Sophia, Joshua Wayne and early Washington County his- his love of our country remained other people. He loved animals arilyn Sue Buck, 80-year- Krouse, Paige Eryn Bridges; one tory. She was the granddaughter strong throughout his life. He was and birds. He was protective of Mold longtime Nowata resi- great-granddaughter that will be of Simone Whiteturkey, one of the a member of Disabled American the tadpoles on his pool cover and dent and business owner, passed here soon; siblings, Bonita Mc- first settlers in Washington Coun- Veterans and the American Le- the covey of quail that chose his away at her home in Nowata, Fri- Grew, and Johnny Leon Hudson; ty. She was a strong Christian, a gion in Pryor. backyard. He was a gentle, com- day June 5, 2015. many other relatives and a host of member of First Baptist Church He married Leah Johnson on passionate soul. He was an excel- She was born February 4, friends. for many years and later in life Aug. 29, 1947, at Hilton Memo- lent example of integrity and love 1935 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Page 6 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Obituaries (cont’d) became a member of Trinity Bap- 28 at Trinity Baptist Church, Ed orado; Leah Darrah, Beavercreek, Patty married Bill Williams in tist Church. She loved her Sunday Gordon officiating. Cremation ar- Ohio; Brannan Bolin, Bremerton, Terrell, Texas and they lived their school class. Her greatest joys in rangements were under the direc- Washington; and Matthew Go- life together in McKinney, Texas. her later years were her grandchil- tion of Stumpff Funeral Home & doy, Houston, Texas; sixteen great Her life was devoted to spoiling dren and great grandchildren. She Crematory. grandchildren and six great-great her grandchildren and keeping her was very proud of all of them. Friends who wish may sign the grandchildren. husband of 44 years on his toes. She is survived by son Ron- online guest book and leave con- She was fiercely independent, Patty was a loving Wife, Mother, ald Doubt and his wife, Connie; dolences at www.stumpff.org. proud of her Native American her- Sister, Mother-in-law, Friend and daughter Joan Pope and her hus- itage and dearly loved her family. most importantly a Memaw. She band, Gary; son Roger Doubt; 7 See more at: http://www. Our loss is heaven's gain. was ornery on the outside but had grandchildren (Angie Ellis and her legacy.com/obituaries/ex- Private family services will be a heart of gold husband Johnny, Paul Doubt and aminer-enterprise/obituary. held and cremation arrangements She was survived by her Hus- his wife Lan, Jennifer Coffin and aspx?pid=174462722#sthash. were under the direction of the band of Melissa, Daughters Mi- her husband Rod, Emerson Pope E2d76zDB.dpuf■ Stumpff Funeral Home & Crema- chelle Caple and Husband Chris and his wife Jennie, Elizabeth tory. of Leonard, Texas and Angie Har- Doubt, Megan Doubt, and Robert Friends who wish may sign the ris also of Leonard, Texas. Grand Doubt); and 7 great-grandchildren online guest book and leave con- Children, Blaine Davis, Hunter (Abby, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Emily, Nancy Carrol dolences at www.stumpff.org. Fox, Walker Fox, Rylee Fox and Sofie, Alexis and Griffin); and sis- Walker See more at: http://www.legacy. Caden Caple. Her mother Mary ters-in-law Kay Doubt and Ruth (Adair) Hanna, sisters, Betty Wayne Edward February 27, 1932- com/obituaries/examiner-enter- Crawford. She adored her grand- prise/obituary.aspx?n=nancy- (Hanna) Hartwig of Princeton, children and great-grandchildren. Stull June 1, 2015 carrol-walkerbrannan&pid=1750 Texas, Marilyn Wilson and Hus- She was preceded in death by her 15026&fhid=3324r■ band Dwayne of Rattan, Texas, parents, her husband of 48 years July 6, 1944- ancy Carrol Walker of Kathy (Hanna) Taylor of McKin- and her two sisters. May 4, 2015 NBartlesville moved to her ney, Texas. Uncle Bill Adair and As a teenager during the depres- heavenly home on June 1, 2015 at Wife Rosa of Chelsea, Oklahoma. sion era, Lillie fostered a strong ayne Edward Stull, 70, and the age of 83. She was born Febru- Aunt Colleen Adair of Chelsea, set of beliefs, ethics and values Wretired owner of Two Tur- ary 27, 1932, in Nowata, the third Oklahoma. Cousins Rick Adair and a love and compassion for the tles Smoke Shops, and resident of of five daughters born to Glenn C. and wife Shirley, Lisa Park and human condition. Unconditional the Coves at Grand Lake, died at and Delphia I. (Parrett) Brannan. Husband Daryl, Gina Adair all of love was reflected in all of her re- 11:57 PM, Monday May 4, 2015 She began her career in 1952 Chelsea, Oklahoma and Cousin lationships. at his home. at Phillips, working as an eleva- Michael Adair of Tulsa, Oklaho- We will forever celebrate her Mr. Stull was born on July 6, tor operator and later as a tele- ma. life with joy and deep gratitude 1944 at Escondido, California to phone operator for Cities Service Patty was preceded in death by for the sweet love and care she al- Arthur Eugene and Bonita Jane in Bartlesville. She was hired by her Great Grandfather John Red- ways gave to each of us and for (Winn) Stull. General Services Administration man Ketchum and his wife Harriet what she brought to our lives. We Mr. Stull is survived by his wife and retired as a Communications of Lightening Creek, Oklahoma, love you Mother and we will keep Joyce Ann (Curry) Stull of the Specialist Supervisor after 27 Grandmother, Fern Fay Adair, a you in our hearts forever. home on Grand Lake, and by a years of service. brother Gary Leon Hanna, Uncles The family thanks the staff at Step Son Mark Jones and his wife Nancy Carrol is preceded in Ellis (Cotton) Adair, Kenneth Medicalodges and Comforting Dawna of Owasso, Oklahoma, and death by her sister, Dixie Stand- (Whimp) Adair, and Aunt Lois Hands Hospice for their care and by his granddaughter Karis Ann eford. She is survived by her sis- Patricia (Patty) Joseph and her Husband Harold compassion. The family also ex- Jones of Owasso, and by his dog; ters Arlene Yelton, Laura Mad- and her very special Cousin Mary tends special thanks to Clarence Oreo. He was preceded in death by dux, and Wanda King. Her three Hanna Williams Katherine (Joseph) Shafer■ two brothers, Arthur “Artie” Stull daughters, Ann Bybee (Bruce) of Pasqua for his kind care and atten- July 31, 1950- tion. in 2014, and Larry Dean Stull as a Burnet, Texas, Marilyn Coffey Donations may be made to the child, and by his parents Arthur E. (James) of Dewey, Oklahoma, April 23, 2015 and Bonita Stull.■ and Christa Cobb (Stephen) of Salvation Army, 101 N. Bucy, atty Williams, age 64 of Me- Bartlesville, Okla., 74003 or Thompson Falls, Montana will miss her. "Noni" will also be Plissa, Texas, passed away Hopestone Cancer Support Cen- April 23, 2015. She was born July ter, 120B S.W. Frank Phillips missed by her six grandchildren, David Millegan, Kingsland, Tex- 31,1950 in Nowata, Oklahoma Blvd., Bartlesville, Okla., 74003. to Bill and Mary (Adair) Hanna. A memorial service was held as; Kimberly Bailey, Dallas, Tex- as; Heather Shaffer, Boulder, Col- She graduated from Chelsea High at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March School in 1968. In October 1971 July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 7

Obituaries (cont’d) Lenape Language Project Report Jim Rementer Zimmer (Lynda) of Springfield, Missouri, Richard Zimmer (Lo- What’s New mation page which gives more tinue to convert audiotapes of information about the word. One Lenape speakers to digital for- retta) of Coffeyville, Kansas; four The DEL grant from the National of the features we have added mat, from which we extract the grandchildren, Jim Monk (Moni- Science Foundation has enabled under the grant is Historical Lenape words. ca) of Chengdu, China, Jeff Monk us to continue making improve- Example. These are early ex- We always appreciate your (Kristy) of Houston, Texas, Heath- ments to the Lenape Talking amples of the language as writ- comments about the Lenape er Brinker (Andrew) of Spring- Dictionary. We have been adding ten in the 1600s and 1700s. An Talking Dictionary. We will con- field, Missouri, Joshua Zimmer a number of sound files for Le- example is the word for House tinue adding to the Grammar and (Bailey) of Joplin, Missouri; five nape words which until recently and the date written: Wickwmen Lessons sections so you can start step-grandchildren, seven great- have lacked sound files. Since [1648]; wigwham [1684]; and learning how to construct sen- grandchildren, nine-step-great- February, 1,500 sound files have wikquam [1760]. tences in Lenape. We hope you grandchildren, five step-great- been added. Other recent im- will find this useful as a learning great-grandchildren and numerous provements include the ability Project History tool, and will find the Lenape nieces and nephews. to search for Lenape words not In 2002 the Lenape Language stories interesting. Go to www. Memorial services were at only in the dictionary section but Preservation Project received a talk-lenape.org. 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 also in the Sentences and the Sto- grant from the National Science It is now up to you, the Lenape at Holy Name Catholic Church ries sections. This improvement Foundation to produce a diction- people who want to learn the lan- with Father Chad Arnold officiat- allows those wanting to learn the ary database of Lenape. Much guage of your ancestors, to make Betty Lou Zimmer ing. A rosary vigil was held at 6:30 language to hear the words in of the funding went to digitizing good use of this material the Le- June 22, 1927- p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015. Inter- context. ment was at the Liberty Cemetery and preserving our existing au- nape elders left for your benefit. May 21, 2015 in Liberty, Kansas at a later date. Another New Feature diotapes made in past years with native speakers of Lenape. The In lieu of flowers, the family When you look up Lenape words To view the Talking Dictionary, etty Lou Zimmer passed Dictionary officially went online has suggested memorials may be you can click on the word and go to: away, Thursday, May 21, in February 2006. B made to the Holy Name Catholic you will be taken to what is http://talk-lenape.com■ 2015. She was born June 22, 1927 The Talking Dictionary is a Church and can be left at the fu- called the Detailed Entry Infor- to Frank and Frankie (Kendall) work in progress, and we con- Heady. neral home or mailed c/o David In 1948, she married Paul Zim- W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. mer in Coffeyville. In 1967, Paul Cline Road, Coffeyville, Kansas Tribal Operations Manager Report and Betty opened LaTienda Mexi- 67337. can Restaurant, which they oper- See more at: http://dwbfh.com/ Curtis Zunigha ated until 1976. She later worked tribute/details/1485/Betty_Lou_ for the Delaware Tribe Housing Zimmer/obituary.html#sthash. Tribal Government Support • Serving on Grants Steering Committee and Authority. jWwgFkQN.dpuf■ initiating project proposal to Americorps/Na- Betty was a member of Holy • Managing daily operations of BIA Aid to Trib- tional Civilian Community Corps al Government Contract Name Catholic Church. Tribal Operations She was preceded in death by • Monitoring and awaiting BIA response to Fee- her parents, six brothers, two sis- to-Trust application for Caney, KS property • Managing and supervising staff and contrac- ters and one son, Larry Paul Zim- • Working with Housing Director and Chief Fi- tor performance on building custodial services mer. nancial Officer as Cherokee Nation conducts plus mowing and maintenance of tribal grounds She is survived by three chil- Annual Performance Review on sub-recipient and cemeteries (this also includes the building dren: Paula Whetstine (Ron) agreement for Indian Housing Block Grant on our Lawrence, KS property--mowing and of Coffeyville, Kansas, Robert upkeep on this is donated by tribal member • Providing communications support to Historic Justin Falleaf, a resident of Lawrence) Preservation Office and newly-formed -Over • Facilitating acquisition of two 2015 Chevro- If one of your relatives or close friends has passed, please send us an sight Committee on repatriation of burial arti- let passenger vans plus completion of walking obituary. We will run it in the next Delaware Indian News. Obituar- facts path on Bartlesville campus ies can be sent to [email protected] or to the Tribal Offices. • Serving on Personnel Committee to oversee • Facilitating installation of security cameras at Please also pass along any birth or death announcements to the En- three new hires and three people ending tribal Community Center■ rollment Office [email protected] . Remember that the employment (we also just closed the applica- Community Services Committee has a burial assistance program if tion period for an additional five job open- you need help.■ ings.) Page 8 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Lacounte, Director of Office for learned that other area directors Wellness Center Elder Nutrition AI/AN and Native Hawaiian have cited that $5.00 is required Programs, and Randella Blue- by this program. On a positive Mickey Morrison Allan Barnes house, Executive Director, Na- note, where else can anyone go ow that summer and its tional Indian Council on Aging. and pay only $5.00 for an Indian ello, everyone reading this course, as mentioned, we have heat are here, why not try That time did help me explain Taco Lunch? We certainly appre- N article! Thanks to all those our Birthday Celebration, usu- the Delaware Tribe’s Wellness H some of the challenges that our ciate your acceptance. that have continued to show ally on the 3rd Wednesday of the Center. There is a nice cool Delaware Tribe faces. We are short a kitchen staff great support for our Elder Nu- month, and in June we had our air conditioner on the tribe’s Our Elder Committee met person… Josephine Little Sun, trition program. We hope you pre-4th of July celebration with campus and it’s free for all on June 1st, which was the first our Salad Bar and Dining Room had a great 4th of July and Me- a Hamburger/Hot Dog cook out. Delaware and Cherokee tribal Monday of the month and is Associate, left the Title V Grand morial Day weekend as well. As One of our holidays at the Center members with their member- their regularly scheduled meet- Gateway program to take a posi- we go into the summer months is July 3rd, since the 4th fell on ship cards. Members of any ing time. During that meeting, tion with our Tribe and become we wish you safe travels and en- a Saturday. Our June birthdays other tribe pay only $10 with Chairwoman Mary Watters a Delaware Tribal employee. We joyable trips. In reviewing the were: Jean Lewis, Walt Don- their own tribal membership opened the discussion of our certainly wish her the best. Dur- past three months, I am proud nell, Mary Watters, Mary Fox, cards. For all non-Indians the Elder Lunch and how we might ing the interim period of being to report that our average daily Les Reynolds, and Jim Pratt. If cost is $20. There are free better honor our Elders. A very somewhat short staffed, my hat meals served have continued to you have had a birthday or one is weights, an elliptical, an ex- positive discussion was held and goes off to Lucy Young, our all- increase to 59 meals per day. In coming up, and you would like ercise bike, and three tread- some changes have been institut- around Kitchen Assistant, and April, we served 1,318 meals, to inquire about how to complete mills. The therapy pool is now ed. For those of you who are not Archie Elvington, our Cook, for and in May we served 1,193. As an Elder intake form, just let me closed until further notice. We familiar with our usual lunchtime continuing the excellent meals for June, there certainly has been know. also have a licensed Massage procedures, we begin by saying and salad bar that we have come no noticeable decrease, even On May 6th, I attended the Therapist, Cassie Brown, who the Pledge of Allegiance fol- to enjoy. As they strive to pro- with the start of vacation season. White House Conference on is taking new clients. The cost lowed by a prayer. One request vide a healthy, tasty and nutri- Oh, with that said, come see Aging Listening Session in Nor- is $25 for half-hour and $45 for that we have incorporated has tious lunch, they are always us! This is your Community man, OK. This program was a full hour. been to wait until after the prayer looking to add a new entrée item Center and we know many of our hosted by representatives from The Wellness Center is said before going through our or two each month, especially Delaware Tribal members reside Washington D.C. and featured hours are 8 AM–8 PM Mon- serving line and the salad bar. now that we are going into the in many states, all the way from speakers from several of the 108 day thru Friday and 9 AM to 1 Remember, I have said before summer months, to make our Washington to Florida. In fact, Native American representa- PM on Saturday. that we pride ourselves on the lunches more compatible with what about a family reunion? tives that attended. There were For more information call the fresh daily salad bar, especially the hot weather we will soon You may not know that we rent tribal leaders from as far away as main number at 918-337-6590. our fruit selection, and the elders experience. So, if your vacation Forsythe Hall, our dining room, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, felt waiting until after our pledge plans allow you to drive through Please note that there is no for occasions such as wedding and New Mexico in addition to and prayer was more in line with Bartlesville this summer and vis- medical staff on duty so use or baby showers and family re- several tribes in Oklahoma. The our tradition. Speaking of tradi- it Woolaroc or many of the other equipment at your own risk.■ unions. Certainly, there are some themes for the conference were tion, in regard to respecting our sites to see, come and experience restrictions and guidelines, but Retirement Security, Healthy Elders, the committee decided a meal with us! Our Delaware nothing unreasonable. Contact Aging, Long Term Services and that it was appropriate to ask History goes back to the begin- me at the phone number or email Support, and Elder Justice. Even that those age 80 and above go ning of this vibrant community address below and I will be glad with the interruption of our ses- first in line, then 70 and above, and its namesake Jacob Bartles. to let you know when the hall is sion by tornado warnings and and so on. Elders’ going first is Maybe we can tell you that story. available. sightings very nearby, the pro- a Delaware tradition. Jokingly, Wanishi! How quickly time flies… Have gram resumed after approxi- I have said we could even begin you noticed that? Those with mately an hour break and lasted with age 100 and above, as Lew Allan Barnes April birthdays and anniversaries until sometime around 8:00 PM. Ketchum is a daily diner! Director, Elder Nutrition sure said so. The April birthdays Yes, we were escorted by build- Finally, effective July 1st, [email protected] were: Paul Fox, Pat Donnell, ing security to their designated we changed our charge for our (918) 337-6589■ Robert Fox, Ed Trottingwolf and storm shelters. Much credit goes lunch from $3.00 to $5.00. Yes, Susan Cade. Jim and Gloria Pratt to the Washington Delegates unfortunately this does affect celebrated an April anniversary. for giving those who attended tribal members under the age of Our May birthdays were: Carol a chance to speak. Our Okla- 55, tribal staff, and those guests Gray, Annette Ketchum, Mary homa Indian Council on Aging not eligible for our Elder Nutri- Lou Dershem, Arleena Whit- (OICOA) was able to make their tion program. We are a feder- tenburg, Sandy Buck, Wayne presentation because of this con- ally funded Title VI program Brewer, Onita Little Sun, and sideration. Also, during our time and in fact, during the course of Right, Levi Randoll teaches Ruth Black. Mary and John Fox in the safe room, I was able to attending OICOA meetings, I about dance clothing celebrated a May anniversary. Of visit one-on-one with Cynthia at Lenapeowsi gathering. July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 9

News from Enrollment tive way to ensure prompt and Cultural Resources timely service is to make sure Enrollment Staff all requested documentation is Anita Mathis included with your applications. He` Tribal Members, Friends, and Family he Enrollment Department everyone to transition over to the However, due to the high cost of The programs under Cultural Resources are Archives, Archival Twould like to take this op- new cards because we feel it is postage and the volume of appli- Research (part of the archives), Library, Museum, and Gift Shop. portunity to encourage all of you important that we have a single cations we receive, there is now We now have on display at the Cherokee Clinic in Ochelata to obtain the new photo ID cards card style that can be recognized a $10.00 fee if you wish to have “Cooweescoowee” some of our artifacts and gift shop items. These which have been available since as belonging to our Tribe. There your documents returned to you artifacts and other items will be changed out every few months. We 2012. If you apply for services is no cost to obtain this card the through the mail. For security also have a few artifacts that are now on display in the Cultural Re- through the Tribe with an old first time and it can be obtained reasons we only send those doc- sources office, along with the display on loan to the Bartlesville Area style card you’ll be asked to visit easily. uments via certified mail with a History Museum. the enrollment office to update New and replacement ID ap- return receipt. If the fee is not re- Please check our website and watch the gift shop site. We are add- your ID, and at some point in the plications may be obtained by ceived, we will keep your docu- ing new items to the inventory, hopefully something for everyone. near future we hope to make this either downloading them from ments in the applicant’s perma- Unfortunately the gift shop booth at the Delaware Powwow this year the only card that will be accept- the tribal website or calling and nent folder. There is no charge was rained out along with the dances; this was a first in 51 years for ed for any Native American ser- requesting them from our office. if you pick the documents up in our powwow. vices. In this way we hope to get Remember that the most effec- person.■ If you have any requests or ideas for something you would like to have in the gift shop you may contact Anita Mathis. Indian Child Welfare Wanishi Sasheen Reynolds, ICWA/Social Service Coordinator Anita Mathis Director: Cultural Resources ur Indian Child Welfare you to contact me to verify that are circumstances in which se- [email protected] O(ICW) program receives a we have your information. Our vere poverty could lead to the po- Office, 918-337-6595■ variety of requests that we try primary goal is to keep our Indi- tential neglect of children, which to respond to as we continually an children from being separated in that case would apply under attempt to develop our program. from family, relatives, or Indian the Crisis Assistance Program. Delaware Child Development Breaks The first step our program takes families but also as important as If you are in need or have ques- Ground on New Center is always to establish eligibil- that is, we want to keep siblings tions, please feel free to contact ity for enrollment for the child/ together. Sasheen Reynolds, Indian Child children involved and to act as a We also have Crisis Assis- Welfare Director, at 918-337- liaison with our Enrollment De- tance Program in the Grant with 6520. I will have to observe your partment. Our second step is to the intent to prevent the break-up situation and see if there is any provide some basic assistance of Native American families in assistance that we will be able for those children’s parents, rela- which children are identified as to provide you with through our tives, or guardians. This program being at risk of abuse and/or ne- Crisis Assistance Program. is continually looking for adop- glect or to reunify families who tive/foster parents, and I am try- have been separated as a result of [email protected] ing to build a more efficient da- abuse and/or neglect. This grant Office, 918-337-6520 tabase of prospective families. I is NOT intended to be a poverty Fax, 918-337-6540■ appreciate your patience and ask assistance grant; however there Child Support Services Child Support Services will pro- vide a legal venue (Tribal Court) Curtis Zunigha to obtain child support orders to both custodial and non-custodial n April 24, 2015 the U.S. Zunigha, was hired on May 19. parents. Most importantly CSS ODepartment of Health & Two other staff positions, Case is the voice of advocacy for In- The new center will be able to serve 90 children, ages birth through Human Services/Administration Manager and Financial Special- dian children as the Delaware five years, and almost DOUBLE the capacity of the present child for Children & Families – Office ist, will be hired by mid-July. Tribe enhances family values care center, which has 47 enrolled and 151 children on the wait- of Child Support Enforcement The Director recently attended and improves the quality of life ing list. The current DCD building will be re-purposed for other awarded a grant of $361,388 two training conferences col- for Indian children. The office is needs within the Tribe, including expansion of the elder nutrition to the Delaware Tribe to oper- laborating with tribal, state, and located in the tribe’s administra- program. Congratulations and hank you to Sherry Rackliff and all ate the Office of Child Support federal officials to get the pro- tive facility at 601 High Street in Child Care staff for their hard work.■ Services. The Director, Curtis gram operational. The Office of Caney, KS.■ Page 10 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Education

Congratulations to Joey Richard Lenapeowsi Foundation oey Richard, son of Steven and Ann enrolled in GWU Pre-College programs. enapeowsi” means to live the Lenape All children are welcome to attend our J(Tipton) Richard of Glen Carbon, Il- INSPIRE is funded by a grant from Lway. The Lenapeowsi Foundation is activities regardless of tribal affiliation. linois, has received a scholarship to the AT&T Foundation. a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to While we focus on Lenape culture, we INSPIRE pre-college Native American The INSPIRE application was recently preserve, sustain, and perpetuate Lenape include other tribes as well. For instance, Political Leadership Program at George highlighted in the Delaware Indian News language, culture, and society. The orga- some of the kids know how to sing in both Washington University, located in Wash- January 2015 issue and it was instrumen- nization was founded by three Delaware Kiowa and Lenape. Cherokee culture is ington D.C., this summer. INSPIRE tal in Joey’s decision to apply. members: John Sumpter, Titus French- also strongly influential in our area. Last scholarships are awarded to students Joey is a junior at Father McGivney man, and Nicky Michael. Today, this or- week, the youth attended a stomp dance at based on evidence of academic ability, Catholic High School, Maryville, Illi- ganization mainly focusses on youth ac- the Miami Tribe complex. leadership potential, and an interest in nois. Joey carries a 3.92 GPA and is ac- tivities. Each year the foundation holds a The Cherokee Nation, Native Voices public service. tive in National Honor Society, student Christmas Party attended by nearly one Rising, and the Delaware Tribe have all The INSPIRE Pre-College Program is leadership, scholar bowl, math team, hundred people. The Foundation provides supported the organization with both cash a full scholarship open to Native Ameri- academic committee, yearbook, soccer, Christmas presents to all the children who grants and in-kind donations. Our youth can, Alaska Native, and Native Hawai- and band. He teaches kindergarten Sun- attend the party. Moreover, each Thurs- also sell t-shirts, wrist bands, and fans to ian rising junior and senior high school day School and is an active member of day evening since 2007, the Foundation raise money for their field trips and dance students, who apply and are selected to the music ministry at St. Mary’s Church holds a pot luck and cultural activity as attire. If you would like to donate to this spend three weeks on the GWU campus in Edwardsville, Illinois. Joey worked as well as language instruction at the Dela- organization or purchase items, please learning about intergovernmental rela- an intern on a recent political campaign. ware Community Center in Bartlesville, call the Chairwoman, Nicky Kay Michael, tions between tribal governments and Joey is interested in pursuing a business OK. Levi Randoll (Delaware) and Jason PhD at (918) 766-6299, or submit a check the federal government. As a scholar at or international relations degree in col- Jones (Euchee) volunteer their time and to Lenapeowsi Foundation, 927 E. Port- GWU, Joey will study the process and lege and a possibly a law degree. effort to provide this Thursday night ac- land Ave. Dewey, OK 74029.■ practice of democratic representation in tivity. Nancy Sumpter and Kay Anderson, the U.S., focusing on the interplay be- Joey is the grandson of the late Alice both Delaware Elders, attend and provide tween tribal interests and politics and and Virgil E. (Son) Tipton Jr., Spring- for the weekly activities. They assure that government at the national level. He will field, Illinois, great-grandson of Lida W. everyone is fed, clothed, and behaved ap- closely study how national politics in the (Woodall) and Virgil E. Tipton Sr., Af- propriately, as most grandmothers do. electoral and legislative arenas work. ton, Oklahoma and is proudly descended INSPIRE students live on campus and from the Woodall, Marker, and Killbuck participate in recreational programs with lines.■ the community of high school students Donations for Education Scholarships Gratefully Accepted We invite tribal members (and others) to contribute to a special fund for educational scholarships. Donors will be recognized in five levels: Brass Level up to $ 100 Silver Level $ 100-500 Gold Level $ 500-1,000 Wampum Level $ 1,000-5,000 Wampum Belt Level above $ 5,000

Send donations to Delaware Tribe of Indians Trust Board, Education Committee 5100 Tuxedo Blvd Bartlesville, OK 74006-2746 July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 11 Minutes of the Tribal Council, February-April 2015

Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 just stay in the loop until they are Questions from the audience Committee as is while including Resolution 2015-15—To Community Center ready to move forward and then about the camp and the grant. the department heads in the hiring Approve Tribal Member- we provide our input. Why would he not want to write and firing. We have made some ship determined eligible to Respectfully submitted by Nicky Councilwoman Ketchum asks: the grant for $5k rather than use progress and would like to keep be enrolled Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal Have any campers come forward tribal money? the momentum. Council Secretary. for the Water Gap? Dr. Obermeyer; I would be Councilman Young motions to Councilman Young motions to ap- Dr. Obermeyer responds: We happy to write the grant. It’s really approve maintaining the Person- prove. Called to Order: 5:42 haven’t had any so far. I’m includ- just the fact that it is regulated— nel Committee. Councilwoman Shea seconds. Prayer: Annette Ketchum ing Nicky in on the correspon- can only be used for costs of the Councilwoman Griffith sec- All in favor. Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant dence and we are hoping to have repatriation themselves—travel, onds. Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- her participate and also take it to transportations of the remains. If All in favor. National Parks Service the Cultural Preservation. We may the other two Tribes don’t apply, Heritage Grant: tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer NAGPRA: Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- want to consider giving this an we could get $15k. I am leaving Councilwoman Michael explains Previously, we had an oversight nette Ketchum, Councilman Nate age limit—high school. They are that up to the Tribal Council. This that James Rementer and Anita committee for NAGPRA and Young. planning on doing this every year. would be an entire new grant from Mathis want to write a National Tribal Historic Preservation Of- Councilman Young asks to give The dates are the last two weeks scratch. Park Service Grant for historic fice. Councilor Michelle Holley an ex- in July. Tribal Council thanks Dr. Ober- preservation. Mr. Rementer is pro- John Sumpter spoke from audi- cused absence due to icy weather. Councilwoman Michael asks: meyer for his report. posing an oral history project to ence and stated that the NAGPRA Councilwoman Griffith sec- Am I understanding correctly; interview Elders or also transcribe Councilman Young motions to re- Committee used to be under the onds. are you working on a repatriation Elders from the past. turn to the regular agenda. Trust Board. He was originally All in favor. grant as well? Councilwoman Griffith motions Councilwoman Shea seconds. second Chair. Under the last ad- Dr. Obermeyer says he is look- to approve that James Rementer to Chief Brooks welcomes guests. All in favor. ministration, the Chief took it over ing to the Tribal Council for this write the grant and be paid $3,000 to the Tribal Council and we were Councilwoman Griffith moves to answer. These grants are $15k. Approve Agenda out of Historic Preservation if the no longer involved. amend the agenda and move Na- When NAGPRA found out that grant is funded. Councilman Young moves. Councilman Young motions tive American Graves Protection it was three Tribes applying for Councilman Young seconds. Councilwoman Griffith sec- to re-activate the NAGPRA and and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) the same grant, they split it three Tribal Operations Manager rec- onds. THPO Committee—two from the up to the present. ways. In 2009, we needed 5k to ommends using the Historic Pres- All in favor. Tribal Council, two from the Trust Councilwoman Ketchum sec- get people out there because we ervation funds. Board, and two from the Elders onds. needed the money. But now, look- Minutes from January 6, Councilwoman Shea: This Committee. All in favor. ing at the actual amount of fund- 2015 would be pending whether the Councilwomen Ketchum and Dr. Brice Obermeyer is video- ing and we would be under federal Councilwoman Griffith motions grant is awarded? Michael volunteer. conferenced into meeting and guidelines and reports. It may be to approve. Councilwoman Michael: Councilwoman Griffith motions states: We are finally at the end of better to cover the costs on our Councilman Shea seconds. Doesn’t agree with the “if” state- to appoint Annette Ketchum and our Chambers site. We have been own. “My personal opinion is I All in favor. ment due to the fact that the work Nicky Michael to the Committee. trying on this site for 15 years be- would rather do the repatriation Councilwoman Michael states Is tedious and will take him likely fore I even came on board. This without the headache of the grant. she doesn’t see January 20th min- New Business 100 hours of his time. The grants summer we hope to have a joint We make that in a week in consul- utes. She submitted them but they are also competitive. repatriation in Ohio this summer. tations.” are not in the packet. Tabled until Resolution 2015-14 —To All in favor (Councilman Mi- Second thing we have this sum- Councilwoman Michael asks: later. Amend the Enrollment chael states aye, with the caveat mer is a Delaware Youth camp at Another question I have is the “To Ordinance of Section 6(a) that she doesn’t agree with not Bridge A Gap” conference. You Financial Report Delaware Water Gap, paid for by and 6(b) paying someone for the hours they the Park Service (5 participants brought it to our attention that you Councilwoman Shea moves to ap- put in). Councilwoman Griffith moves to per Delaware Tribe/Nation Stock- may only be able to go for a short prove pending audit. approve. bridge Munsee). time and possibly have somebody Councilman Young seconds. Chief Brooks states we need to Councilman Young seconds. We have been mapping sites in else attend? Is this still the case? All in favor. talk about an even bigger grant, All in favor. Kansas. We just finished the allot- We are opening this up to anyone Administration for Native Ameri- in Cultural Preservation, perhaps, Unfinished Business, Reports cans (ANA). ments and this is available to us. Councilwoman Griffith motions that want to attend would be wel- There is an Economic Develop- I’m also looking at documents for a 5 minute break at 7:15. come to attend. Personnel Committee: ment grant to discuss. trying to recreate what the reser- Councilwoman Michael sec- Dr. Obermeyer: Yes certainly. It Councilwoman Shea: We origi- Councilman Michael is asked vation would have looked like in onds. would help tremendously if there nally established the Personnel to discuss: She forwarded this Kansas. All in favor. is someone from the Tribe who Committee as temporary but we RFP–Request for Proposal—to Other projects we have been Returned at 7:29 in constant collaboration with in wants to attend these events; that would like to keep the Personnel the Tribal Council and Economic New York and Pennsylvania. We would be very helpful. Development team. She is putting Page 12 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015 it out there to discuss how we are nature. He would like to nominate Called to Order: 5:34 Resolution 2015-16: To Ap- Address Change: going to proceed. Are we going to in a form of a motion, Dr. Nicky Prayer: Bonnie Thaxton ply for the National Park Councilwoman Griffith explains put it out for bid? Are we going to Michael. Service Tribal Heritage the need for changing the official have one of our staff write it? This Councilwoman Michael ac- Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant Grant address from 170 NE Barbara to will be beneficial to the Tribe and cepts. Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Trea- the 5100 Tuxedo address. The could bring in a lot of resources if Councilwoman Griffith sec- surer Benita Shea, Councilwoman Councilwoman Griffith motions Barbara address is down at the funded. onds. Annette Ketchum, Councilman to approve. Wellness Center while the main Councilwoman Griffith asks if Five in favor. Nate Young, Councilwoman Mi- Councilman Young seconds. building is up here at Tuxedo. we have staff who could write it Councilwoman Michael ab- chelle Holley. All in favor. without it interfering with their stains. Welcome guests. Delaware Indian News NAGPRA and Historic jobs? Approve Agenda (DIN): Preservation: Councilwoman Michael: An Councilwoman Griffith states we have received demand payment Councilman Young moves to ap- Deadline for the Delaware Indian Oversight Committee is being es- ANA grant is very tedious and is tablished for the Historic Preser- the hardest ones to write. It takes letters from Jim Creed, Beau prove. News (DIN) is set for March 15th. Watt, and Nathan Scullawl’s attor- Councilwoman Shea seconds. Councilwoman Griffith states that vation. from 500 to 1000 hours (months). Tribal Manager is seeking direc- It’s due in the middle of March. If neys demanding over $100k for All in favor. Chief Brooks and she met with these 5-year signed documents. Chris Rush and the Examiner- tion regarding whether to instruct we sat down as a team and wrote Unfinished Business In her opinion, the documents are Enterprise quote will save us $2-3 the THPO to proceed with a Repa- it, we could get it in. We have all triation Grant. The Tribal Council the pieces by using Tahkox e2 but fraudulent. She would like to mo- Economic Development: thousand in printing costs. tion to take the person who signed Councilwoman Griffith motions states that he should proceed. it’s more about whether we could Tim Houseberg: Absent due to get ourselves together to write it. the documents on behalf of the that the Examiner-Enterprise re- Child Support Grant: Tribe (Chief Pechonick) to Tribal his attendance at the Reinsurance tain the printing service of the Councilwoman Griffith does We haven’t heard anything so un- Court and declare the documents Conference. He sent in a written DIN. not view this opportunity as hav- der the direction of Councilwom- null and void. All were notarized report. Councilman Young seconds. ing enough time. She feels we an Michael, contacted Carl Ridge by Kelia Kindred. Environmental Director Jimmy All in favor. need to sit down and write some Johnson provides an update on with the Administration for Chil- policies and procedures regarding Councilman Young seconds. Five in favor. Tahkox E2. He states we have Native American Women’s dren and Families. He replied af- how we are going to plan for grant confirmed that we sent an offer let- and Men’s Wellness Con- firmatively that he looked forward writing. Councilwoman Ketchum ab- stains. ter to our first employee in Guam. ference, March 22-25, 2015 to working with the Tribe. That is Councilwoman Michael states positive news. Waiting on Business License in Councilwoman Michael has been she very much agrees and has Councilwoman Griffith motions Guam, which would affect our asked to present at the conference Mary Randall is recognized. She been asking to put these out for to go into Executive Session at hire date. We have set up meet- to talk about healthy lifestyles. would like to have some direc- bid since December. But she does 7:56. ings with the Tribal Council, the They have waved her fee for reg- tion regarding whether the Elder want to encourage us to move. Councilwoman Shea seconds. 10-12th for our marketing team to istration in lieu of leading a well- Nutrition would be closed if the Every month we put this off, we All in favor. provide an update. ness class. Bartlesville Schools are closed. are missing out on another oppor- This Guam employee will be There are funds available for the Councilwoman Griffith sup- tunity. Return from Executive Ses- doing a GIS vegetative survey on travel costs. ports closing the Elder Nutri- Councilman Young is proposing Anderson Air Force Base. Our sion Jan Brown is recognized and tion program but feels the offices holding a grant-writing meeting to contract is for 6 months. discuss policies and procedures on Councilwoman Griffith motions states she feels that the conference should stay open. The rest of the March 5th. to accept recommendations from Tribal Seal Ordinance: should pay if they ask for a pre- Tribal Council is in agreement. Personnel Committee. sentation. Councilwoman Michael Tabled from last meeting; remains Other New Business Councilwoman Ketchum sec- explains that is not how it works Personnel Committee: tabled. Councilman Young: Wants to af- onds. at conferences. She is asked, on Recommends increasing the tribal firm the poll vote to send Chief All in favor. Titus Frenchman is recognized. average, four to five times a year minimum wage for the employees Brooks and Assistant Chief to the He asks again about the land pur- and often turns them down. Only to $8.50/hour. Federal is $7.25. Councilwoman Griffith motion Winter Session NCAI. Council- chase for a million dollars in Law- the keynotes are paid speakers. Councilman Young motions to adjourn. woman Ketchum states that she rence, Kansas. Asks why the tribal Conferences couldn’t exist with- Councilwoman Holley seconds Councilwoman Shea seconds. was not polled. She does not ob- members were not notified of this out people willing to present. All in favor. All in favor. ject but wants to assure it’s written purchase. Councilman Young motions to Adjourns: 8:24 Executive Session: into the minutes. pay for Dr. Michael’s per diem th Assistant Chief Griffith explains Councilwoman Griffith motions Meeting on Feb. 9 with Chief Tuesday, March 3, 2015 and travel costs. that we received two essay entries Councilwoman Holley seconds. to go into Executive Session for Baker: We discussed adding one Community Center of our Tribal Council members to to the contest and none were local. 6 in favor. personnel reasons. The winner will be printed in the Councilwoman Michael sec- the Cherokee Nation Task Force Respectfully submitted by Nicky 1 abstention (Councilwoman Delaware Indian News. onds. called OneFire, which deals with Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal Michael) 6:35 domestic violence and Indian Council Secretary. New Business Child Welfare and things of this July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 13

Chief Brooks calls the meeting Councilwoman Ketchum sec- New Business special ordering a template from a those examples, such as Housing, back to order at 7:02. onds. company outside the Tribe. Sec- Title VI Elders Nutrition, and En- Councilwoman Griffith mo- Tribal Administrations retary Michael explains the fee vironmental. But this is only to Unfinished Business tions that if the cost is less to do Manager: Curtis Zunigha would go to the company for the maintain what we are doing now. the publishing of the DIN through Economic Development: We have placed our new Admin- fee to develop the template/pat- Ms. Nancy Sumpter: Wants to Tim Hudson, then we retain him. istrative Assistant, Dana Murrell, tern of the seal, but they would be know if there will be training for Councilman Young seconds. Tim Houseberg: Tribal Domi- doing it with our permission. the staff. cile: In January, we launched the Osage Nation. Jyme Felix, Chero- All in favor. kee, has been placed as our Recep- Councilwoman Griffith wants Answer: This a great sugges- on-line application process to to know if letters will be going tion and we will be doing that. But Councilwoman Michael asks make it easier for businesses to tionist. Mr. Zunigha explains the sup- out. Secretary Michael states this these plans are to expand into ar- when we can re-schedule the fill in the paperwork. We were a will occur immediately. eas we do not know about. Grant Writing meeting, March premiered sponsor at the Domi- port systems for each of the de- partments. All in favor. All in favor. 16th at 11 am to 1 in the Social cile Trade show and received ac- Chief Brooks asks if the Tribal Services building. colades for our program. We look forward to the release of the Delaware Indian News Grants: Business Manager, the Chief Fi- Councilwoman Griffith mo- We completed the preliminary nancial Officer, a Trust Board (DIN), on April 1. Councilwoman Michael explains tions. historical tribal for the fee to Trust member, and then recommends We recently donated a refur- that the meeting Monday was held Councilwoman Michael sec- application. Nate Young and Benita Shea serve bished riding lawn mower to the to decide how we could progress onds. The High School wishes to from the Tribal Council. Chelsea Boys and Girls Club. as a Tribe with grant writing—to All in favor. use the property in Leaven- Councilwoman Shea and Coun- They have an average monthly establish protocols. She describes worth to practice football. The cilman Young accept. Councilwoman Griffith motions membership of 175 with an aver- that many Tribes have an in-house Tribal Council will need to de- Councilwoman Shea motions to adjourn. age daily attendance of 75. They system. “While we can’t afford, cide whether to allow this. There for these four appointments. Councilwoman Michael sec- felt like we really stepped up to we discussed how our Tribe could would be no liability. Councilwoman Griffith sec- onds. the plate and he wants to encour- proceed with possible ‘bidding.’” Tahkox e2: Jimmie Johnson, is onds. Adjourns 7:17 age us to visit. Pay options could be a monthly out so Mr. Houseberg is filling in All in favor. for him. We completed our first He is excited to be a part of the retainer fee or a specific contract Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Grant Writing meeting held on for one grant. We want to go after Resolution 2015-17: To Ap- Community Center sub-lease for the office in Guam. One of the two subcontracts for Monday. all of the different types of fund- prove Tribal Membership He has obtained some bids to ing: BIA, Federal and Private. We Respectfully submitted by Nicky the vegetative biologists at Ander- Councilman Young motions to ap- provide security cameras on the need to also develop a strategic Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal son Air Force base. The second is prove. buildings. He thinks he has a good plan in tandem and aligned with Council Secretary. a survey needed to assess Ander- Councilwoman Holley seconds. idea of a low-cost solution. our April 13th, 20th, 27th from son Air Force Base in Guam. All in favor. Called to Order: 5:35 (Secretary Michael arrives.) Tribal Seal Ordinance: 11-1, to identify priorities. Prayer: Annette Ketchum The last week, members of the We concluded that we need an- Resolution 2015-18: To Ap- Councilwoman Holley filled in the Tribal Council met intensively other committee. This one, how- prove Submittal of Small description of the Tribal Seal and Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant with the Development Team as ever, would be a Steering Com- Business Administration asks for input for any revisions. Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Trea- we prepare the 8(a) application. mittee designated by the Chief. 8(a) Application for Tah- She states, “This is the first step surer Benita Shea, Councilwoman The members of the Develop- Councilman Young motions for we need to protect our Seal and kox e2. Annette Ketchum. ment Team met with Cherokee the Chief to appoint a Steering then we will apply to trademark Councilman Young motions to ap- Secretary Michael is on her Nation to consider how to obtain Committee. it.” prove. way. Cherokee TERO (Tribal Employ- Councilwoman Griffith sec- Several questions from the au- Councilwoman Holley seconds. Welcome guests. Several Kan- ment Rights) certification to be onds. dience clarified the Ordinance. All in favor. sas Delawares are in the audience. able to do business within the Na- Questions from the audience: The Tribal Council explains that it tion. Why are we not training directors? Resolutions 2015-19: To Approve Agenda stopping any misuse or mis-repre- Each of these directors in the De- approve the minimum wage Councilwoman Griffith moves to Councilwoman Griffith mo- sentation of a group or any person partments should be trained? for tribal employees. approve. tions to take a 10 minute recess. whom portrays that they are the Answer: We are not training at Councilman Young seconds. Councilwoman Shea seconds. governing body of the Delaware this point. We are just coming up Discussion: The minimum will All in favor. All in favor. Tribe. with a plan. When it comes to our always be $1.25 higher than what- Secretary Michael reads the Or- department heads. Some of these ever the federal standard is at the Councilwoman Griffith motions Reconvene at 6:43. dinance aloud. grants take 200-300 hours. Do we time. to postpone approval of minutes Approve Minutes Councilman Young motions to put that much more on their plate Councilman Young motions to until the Secretary arrives. approve the Tribal Seal Usage Or- approve. Councilwoman Griffith motions to where they cannot do their own Councilman Young seconds. dinance. Councilwoman Shea seconds. to approve minutes pending cor- work. Councilwoman Griffith sec- All in favor. Financial Report rection. Tribal Manager Curtis Zunigha onds. Councilman Young seconds. states the directors are already do- Councilwoman Shea motions to Questions came from audience Councilman Young stresses that All in favor. ing their own grants. He provides approve the financials pending regarding who would get a fee for we need to disperse the good news audit. Page 14 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015 about our Tribe. There are sites on then. She was clearly upset with Councilwoman Annette Ket- Councilwoman Ketchum states: Councilwoman Griffith states: social media fabricating stories the statements. She also feels that chum seconds. That’s not what we are talk- We therefore need a referen- about our Tribal Council mem- Councilwoman Ketchum attempts All in favor ing about. We are talking about dum then. She then motions to bers. He suggests we hire a profes- to “speaks” for all Native Ameri- whether they owe so many bills table Resolution 2015-21 for two sional to write about the progress cans, such as racism on reserva- Titus Frenchman: States that for whether they can pay their weeks. we are making. tions. Dee Ketchum has not been called rent. If they owe so much then Councilwoman Michael sec- Councilman Young motions to Councilwoman Ketchum ad- up to ask question they would possibly have to live onds. spend up to $500/month in Public dresses Ms. Vernon and “if I re- He asks if the Tribe will make with their relative or something. All in favor. Relations. member this was the day Michelle a statement against the mascot We just rent to anyone and then Other: Councilwoman Griffith sec- was the day she was evicted.” protecting our children from ie— two months later we have to evict onds. Chief Brooks asked if Ms. Ver- Redskins. The Osage and other them causes a terrible workload We received an email from Elaine All in favor. non was filing a grievance. Tribes refuse to do business with for the personnel. Clinton explaining tree removal Councilwoman Ketchum states UPS and any other businesses sup- Councilman Young motions to costs of $1500 to the Powwow LOI with Pete Dennis that at the time Michelle would porting the mascots. He wants us approve. Committee. Councilwoman Griffith motions not get rid of her dogs. to publicly pronounce our stance Councilman Shea seconds. Councilwoman Griffith motions to strike paragraph A due to advice Ms. Vernon states that service as a Tribe. 4 in favor. to donate $1500 to the Delaware from our attorney. animals are unlimited. New Business 1 opposed (Ketchum) Powwow Committee. Councilman Young seconds. Chief Brooks states we would 2 abstain (Brooks, Griffith) Councilwoman Michael sec- 5 in favor have to address pursuit of any of Resolution 2015-20: To Chief Brooks explains that the onds. 2 abstentions (Shea and Ket- your complaints for a grievances Amend the Housing Eli- current policy could exclude him All in favor. chum) in Executive Session. gibility and Occupancy from housing (Section 8 b, past Accounts Payable policy: Councilwoman Michael is ex- Policy. due tax obligations). While he’s cused. Councilwoman Griffith motions not in the current homeowner- Councilman Young motions to to adjourn. Discussion ship, but the state of Oklahoma adopt. Michelle Vernon is recognized. Councilwoman Holley seconds. Councilwoman Ketchum is con- claims I owe them $8,800 in taxes Councilwoman Griffith sec- She notes that in May of 2014, All in favor. cerned that in changing the “shall” and Chief Brooks disputes this onds. at 19.56 exactly in the video, for- to “may” and “will” to “might,” due to the compact on tobacco. I All in favor. mer Councilwoman Jan Brown Adjourns 9:00 we are making this an ambiguous have never been convicted of tax read aloud this statement: “Tribal Tribal Council Travel policy. evasion. However, our Constitu- Council members have not or Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Policy: Titus Frenchman is recognized tion states that no Tribal Council do not promote or condone any Community Center and asks that our policy be more member shall vote on a subject for Councilwoman Griffith motions negative or defamatory statements Respectfully submitted by Nicky inclusive due to the numerous ob- which they have personal interest to table this vote until May 5th. directed at tribal members.” In Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal stacles for Native people, who are in the outcome of the vote. Councilman Young seconds. the June 2, 2014 video of Tribal Council Secretary. often the lowest income bracket— All in favor. Council, shortly before the end we need to be assisting not putting Resolution 2015-21 To Al- Tribal Operations Manager of- of the meeting at 45.45 Annette Called to Order: 5:35 road blocks in front of our people. low Tribal Council Mem- fers a short report. Ketchum states, “Does it sound Prayer: Curtis Zunigha Councilman Young speaks to bers to attend meetings via like maybe she is trying to adjust the importance of revising our 1. We have officially changed our Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant Telecommunications the rules to fit her.” She said this policy. If for instance, someone is address to 5100 Tuxedo. Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- Discussion: Does this include during a Tribal Council meeting caught in one of our homes with 2. Delaware Indian News (DIN); tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer all meetings? “when I brought the question of an illegal substance, under the old he hopes this was satisfactory Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- The consensus is it should only breeches of policies and proce- policy, we could evict an innocent 3. Aid to Tribal Government nette Ketchum, Councilwoman cover cases for which a member dures to the Tribal Council against home owner who had no knowl- (ATG); we received a letter ap- Michelle Holley. simply cannot physically be there, them for not following tribal poli- edge of the substance. Moreover, proving total of $480,000 ie weather or health circumstanc- cies and procedures; not follow- Approve Agenda we shouldn’t be running credit 4. Housing Grant totaled: es. ing HUD policies and procedures; reports on low income people to $576,000 Councilwoman Shea motions to Chief Ketchum states that all and Housing not following their live in low income housing. We approve. Tribal Council meetings be con- July 22-26, Munsee Trip own procedures. In no way does want to help the poorest people in Councilman Young seconds. ducted by Roberts Rules of Order. Sign up sheet will be circulated this benefit me because I will not America. All in favor. I’m uncertain as to whether or not and available at the center. live in Delaware Housing again. Councilwoman Ketchum states: this includes telecommunications I have learned that I cannot trust Unfinished Business So you are saying low income Councilwoman Griffith motions or changing the Constitution. my own people and discrimina- people do not have good credit for Executive Session Anita Mathis asks if the Gift Shop Tribal Operations Manager Cur- tory acts take place. I understand rating. Is that what you are say- Councilwoman Ketchum sec- can sell a carving of the Tribe’s tis Zunigha affirms Roberts Rules this Tribal Council is trying to ing? onds. seal. isn’t clear yet. The way he reads rectify this fact. I would like to Councilman Young: I don’t All in favor. Councilwoman Griffith motions it, the By-Laws must specifically address Annette on this issue.” If know, but I don’t want to be a bar- Break for ten minutes at 6:45. to approve. allow for this. she had known she had said this rier to someone who doesn’t have then, I would have addressed it credit. July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 15

Reconvened at 8:02 pm Councilman Young seconds. they are doing with the pond. not standard practice. Councilwoman Griffith motions All in favor. Tribal Council consensus is to Nancy Sumpter asks if we get Nancy Sumpter reads a statement to reinstate Leslie Falleaf into her wait until after the building is an upgrade with technology up- from Sue Cade and Kenny Brown, Financial Report position, beginning in the morn- constructed. grades in the industry. on behalf of the Veterans Commit- ing, with no back pay, for 90-day Councilwoman Shea moves to ap- 7. Sasheen Reynolds is at the Short answer is yes, the service tee, in support of using the pond probation. prove pending audit. National Indian Child Welfare is similar to a warranty. for recreational services for Dela- Reason: Her appeal was past the Councilwoman Griffith sec- Association conference. All in favor. ware families. She recommends 10 day policy deadline. onds. 8. We have some disenrollment an ad hoc committee be formed. New Business Councilwoman Ketchum sec- All in favor. concerns to address with Titus Frenchman reports on the onds. codes. NAGPRA Oversight Committee. Unfinished Business Resolution 2015-22: To The committee met this day and All in favor. Etc. Amend Approve Tribal Resolution 2015-21: Tele- Councilwoman Griffith motions addressed the following issues: Motions to adjourn. Membership. 058458-058476 1. Mr. Frenchman was elected communications to appoint Nate Young and An- Chief Brooks adjourns. nette Ketchum to the enrollment Councilwoman Griffith motions Chairman. Councilwoman Michael reminds 2. Section 106 Consultations: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 workshop committee. to approve. everyone that this was tabled to do Councilwoman Shea seconds. Councilman Young seconds. Stockbridge Munsee, Dela- Community Center some research. To her knowledge, Chief Brooks asks if whether All in favor. ware Nation, all share the no one has followed through with same historical areas. Sherry Respectfully submitted by Nicky we have illegally enrolled mem- Resolution 2015-23 To Au- that research. She motions to table bers prior to 1982. Mr. Zunigha from Stockbridge Munsee is Kay Michael, Ph.D, Tribal it again. thorize Contribution of ready to charge $400. Dela- Council Secretary. says that he is choosing his words Councilwoman Ketchum sec- carefully saying that we may have funds to Tahkox e2 LLC; ware Nation charges $500/per onds. Called to Order: 5:37 some members who were ineli- $10k for the growth of consultation and $1000/new All in favor. Prayer: Titus Frenchman gible to be enrolled but were en- the company. construction. Our Tribe charg- rolled anyway. That is why we es $300. Chief Chet Brooks, Assistant Travel Policy: Councilwoman Griffith motions. need the workshop to pull out all Councilman Young motions to Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith, Secre- Councilwoman Ketchum motions Councilman Young seconds. of their documentation and pair approve $500/per consultation tary Nicky Michael, Treasurer to table. Discussion: Councilwoman that with the enrollment act. None and $1000/new construction. Benita Shea, Councilwoman An- Councilwoman Griffith sec- Ketchum wants to assure we have of them, as far as he knows, were Councilwoman Griffith sec- nette Ketchum, Councilwoman onds. the money to cover these costs. enrolled prior to 1982. onds. Michelle Holley. All In favor. Nancy Sumpter: Wants to assure Councilwoman Michael wants that this is a one-time draw down. All in favor. Councilwoman Griffith mo- Reports to clarify: These were done prior She doesn’t want the same situ- Mr. Frenchman has been doing tions to amend the agenda so the to November 2014, correct? ation as DFMS where they kept research on mainstream Ameri- Tribal Operations Man- Tribal Council can hear from Tami Mr. Zunigha: That is correct. draining money from the Tribe. cans using Native American McKeon, from Grand Gateway. ager: All in favor. Councilwoman Ketchum said that caricatures. The American Psy- Councilman Young seconds. 1. We are getting underway with this is the second draw down for chological association has stud- All in favor. our Cherokee Housing audit. Limited waiver of Sov- $10,000 totaling $20,000. ies verifying the negative affects Judge Barnes introduces her. 2. The Tribal Historic Preser- ereign Immunity for the Other: mascots on children. Fifty Sena- She has been with Grand Gateway vation/NAGPRA Oversight copier contract tors wrote to the NBA last year. for 16 years, particularly in Eco- Indian Arts and Craft Act of 1990 Committee met today and that We have a good contract and will They are now doing this same to nomic Development. letter of Certification to Christo- is well underway to doing what pay less than the previous con- the NFL calling for them to re- She explains their programs in- pher Sears. it was enacted to do, including tract. scind the Redskins. He is asking cluding CDBG (Community De- Councilwoman Griffith motions the culture camp. Councilman Young motions to for a public statement or a resolu- velopment Block Grants), aging, to approve. 3. We had a professional service approve a limited waiver of sov- tion of sorts. rural fire, rural transit, capital im- Councilman Young seconds. come in and clean the floors. ereign immunity for this contract. Anna Pechonick approaches provement and hazard mitigation. All in favor. 4. The additional security camer- Councilwoman Shea seconds. the Tribal Council asking about ED (Economic Development) is a as will be put in tomorrow and Councilwoman Michael asks Councilwoman Shea states that the Powwow rations and voicing program you are eligible that the cover all the doorways. for the language. the Personnel Committee recom- her support of the “Redskins,” as Tribe could apply. Through the 5. Mowing contracts were put Zunigha states: Basically it’s mends developing a permanent a child. state, there is Economic Develop- out to bid and being done by a asking us if there was a dispute for part-time position for the Janito- ment Infrastructure Financing—to Councilwoman Griffith an- tribal member. them to be able to handle it in state rial services as a tribal employee. build infrastructure for businesses nounces there will be a Special 6. He is asking for direction on court rather than tribal court. Councilwoman Griffith moves to locate within jurisdiction. an offer to stock the pond if Meeting to address several resolu- Councilwoman Michael is con- to approve developing a perma- tions on the proceeding Monday, Minutes we put in a strict catch and re- cerned that a five-year contract nent part-time position. lease policy. However, the new April 27. Councilwoman Griffith motions puts us in state court a long time Councilwoman Ketchum sec- Councilman Young motions to Child Care building is being when we could develop our tribal onds. to table the minutes for the last built and we don’t know what adjourn. meeting. court. She wants to assure that it’s All in favor. Adjourns.■ Page 16 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015 Minutes of the Trust Board, March-April 2015

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015 Committee Reports co-chair. The Trust Board must Tribal Operations: Chair a Grant Writing Steering Com- Community Center confirm the election. Chet Brooks mittee. Benita Shea and Nathan Community Services: Joe Brooks made the motion to Young will represent the Council. Meets quarterly. Chet Brooks Respectfully submitted by Verna Chair Verna Crawford accept athletic assistance applica- Jean Lewis, Chief Financial Of- stated that the Tribe has been paid Crawford, Trust Board Secretary tions for students in Pre-K through ficer and Tribal Manager Curtis The Community Services Com- $20,0047.80. The funds for Tribal sixth grade, provided the activity Zunigha will also be on the Com- Call to Order mittee met on Monday, March 9, Operations are paid to the Tribe to 2015. Verna Crawford reported is school sponsored and proof is mittee. A representative is needed Chairman Chet Brooks called cover the cost of administering the that six applications were re- included. from the Trust Board. March 18, 2015 Trust Board Trust funds. viewed. Five were approved for a The next meeting will be on Joe Brooks moved to have Ver- meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. total of $1,260.34, one was denied April 13. 2015. Veterans Committee: na Crawford represent the Trust Assistant Chairperson Mary (2 Elder Prescription, 1 Emergen- Verna Crawford moved to Chair Kenny Brown, Vice Board on the Grant Writing Steer- Watters gave the invocation. cy, and 1 Emergency denied). The confirm the Education Commit- Chair Roger Stewart ing Committee. Homer Scott sec- Secretary called the roll. Those tees election of Darrell Glenn as onded the motion. next meeting will be on April 15. The Veterans Committee met on present were Chairman Chet chair and Joe Brooks as co-chair. Discussion: Joe Brooks stated 2015. February 18, 2015. Roger Stewart Brooks, Assistant Chair Mary Homer Scott seconded the mo- that elected officials should not reported the committee worked on Watters, Secretary Verna Craw- Cultural Preservation: tion. Motion carried with seven be paid to write grants. The Tribal the details for the March 28, 2015 ford, Treasurer John Sumpter, Chair Roger Stewart yes votes. Council receives payment for fundraising auction. He noted Members Joe Brooks, and Homer serving on the Council. Roger Stewart stated the Cultural Elders Committee: Chair more items need and requested Scott. John Sumpter said there should Preservation Committee reviewed donations for the auction. A Taco Chairman Chet Brooks wel- Mary Watters be sealed bidding on grant writ- the success of the stomp dance dinner will be held at noon and comed guests. He asked if any The Elders Committee met on ing. As long as the position is pub- held on February 14, 2015 that the Auction will begin at 1p.m. guest would like to address the March 2, 2015. Mary Watters re- licly advertised there should be no they co-hosted with Elders and Joe Brooks stated he will be in Board at this time. ported there was a good turnout. problem with an elected official Veterans Committees. a personnel committee meeting Guests, Tribal officials and Bonnie Thaxton gave the prayer. submitting a bid. Stewart said more people at the same time as the Veterans employees present included Mary The meeting opened with Elder The Steering Committee will should to be involved in the lan- Committee meeting. Joe will be Randall, Charles Randall, Curtis Jack Tatum led a bean dance. He set up guidelines to prevent con- guage, drumming and singing ses- designing a flyer for the event and Zunigha, Jean Lewis, Gilbert Wat- has been leading a dance for the flict of interest. sions held every month. This will asked Roger to get him the in- ters, Michelle Holley, Dana Mur- last several months. Motion carried with all in favor. help save our heritage. formation and the flyer would be rell, Johnny Barker, and Bonnie Jan Brown gave treasurer’s re- Joe Brooks moved to hold the There are activities are held done tomorrow. Jo Griffith. port. April Trust Board meeting on every Monday. The 1st and 3rd The proceeds will go toward the Roger Stewart moved to ap- The Stomp Dance the Commit- April 15, 2015 at 4 p.m. in the Mondays are for traditional sing- purchase of a gun safe and rifles prove the agenda. Joe Brooks sec- tee helped with was a success. Delaware Community Center ing and drumming in the Com- for the Color Guard to use at buri- onded the motion. Motion carried Activities for April were dis- 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Joe Brooks munity Center. The 2nd and 4th al details. The next meeting will with all in favor. cussed. A card game tournament seconded the motion. Motion car- Mondays Jim Rementer holds be Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Minutes of Previous Meeting language classes in the Social Ser- was suggested. No plans have ried with all in favor. vices building. been made yet. Unfinished Business Roger Stewart moved to ad- Joe Brooks moved to approve the It was noted that the Elder Com- journ. Homer Scott seconded the The next meeting will be on Joe Brooks asked if there had February 18, 2015 minutes with mittee would elect officers every motion. All approved. Chairman April 6, at 6 p.m. in the Social ser- been a representative selected to corrections if need. Homer Scott two years starting in 2014. Chet Brooks declared the meeting vices building. represent the Trust Board on the seconded the motion. Motion car- It has been agreed to sell the adjourned at 4:58 p.m. NAGPRA/Historical Preservation ried with all in favor. Education: Chair Joe brown couch. There have been Oversight Committee? Brooks no takers yet, but it will be adver- Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015 Treasurer’s Report Chairman Chet Brooks stated tised. The Committee regularly meets that the selection of representa- Community Center Treasurer John Sumpter report- Jim Rementer is writing a grant on the second Monday of each tives for that Committee had been Respectfully submitted by Verna ed the Trust balance as of February to interview Elders talking about month. The Committee met March turned over to the Cultural Preser- Crawford, Trust Board Secretary 28, 2015 was $4,277,245.39. This their lives and Delaware history. 18, 2015. Joe Brooks reported ten vation Committee. John Sumpter was an increase of $61,598.26 The next meeting will be on applications were reviewed (6 full and Anita Mathis have been se- Call to Order from the January 31, 2015 balance April 6, 2015. of $4,215,647.13. time and 1 part-time scholarships lected. The Elders Committee Chairman Chet Brooks called Joe Brooks moved to approve and 3 athletic assistance). Seven Reinvestment: Chair John needs to select someone to repre- April 15, 2015 Trust Board meet- the February 2015 financials scholarships approved for a total Sumpter sent the Elders on the Committee. ing to order at 4:13 p.m. of $1,950. Two Athletic Assis- pending audit. Homer Scott sec- Meets quarterly. No report was New Business Allan Barnes gave the invoca- onded the motion. Motion carried tance applications were denied. tion. The Committee elected Darrell given due to no meeting being Chairman Brooks announced that with all in favor. held. Secretary called the roll. Those Glenn as chair and Joe Brooks as the Tribal Council has formed present were Chairman Chet July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 17

Brooks, Assistant Chair Mary 2015. Verna Crawford reported was received for 2015, $8,812.00 Tribal Operations: Chair his letter of intent noted that the Watters, Secretary Verna Craw- that nineteen Community Service carried over from 2014 giv- Chet Brooks previous $6,000 has been reduced ford, Treasurer John Sumpter, applications were reviewed and 17 ing the Committee a balance of to $5,000. She thanked Mr. Turner Meets quarterly. Chet Brooks stat- Members Joe Brooks, Roger approved for a total of $3,675.08. $14,997.00. for his help. ed there had been no meeting. The Stewart and Homer Scott. (3 Burial, 1 Dental, 2 Elder Opti- The Committee discussed the Jean Lewis presented the new Tribe has received their annual Chairman Chet Brooks wel- cal, 2 Elder Prescription, 5 Emer- election of officers being every Accounting Department Policy funds. The funds for Tribal Opera- comed guests. He asked if any gency approved [2 denied], 2 two years. Next election October for Payables. (Copy attached). tions are paid to the Tribe to cover guest would like to address the Medical, and 2 Rentals). The next 2015. Joe Brooks stated he wanted the cost of administering the Trust Board at this time. meeting will be on May 11, 2015. Jim Rementer reported on a to see an addendum for the Trust funds. Guests, Tribal officials and grant to interview Delaware El- Board in the Policy. Cultural Preservation: employees present included Mary ders. Veterans Committee: Chair Homer Scott Resolution 2015-01 Randall, Charles Randall, Jyme Committee entertainment was Chair Kenny Brown, Co- Office of Trust Fund Man- Felix, Curtis Zunigha, Jean Lew- Chair Homer Scott reported the discussed. Suggestions included Chair Roger Stewart is, Alan Barnes, Nancy Sumpter, Cultural Preservation Committee seeing a movie. Nancy Sumpter agement The Veterans Committee met on Gilbert Watters, Michelle Holley, discussed the Historical Preserva- will report on possible movies to A Resolution of the Trust Board March 18, 2015. The Taco Din- Johnny Barker, and Bonnie Jo tion/NAGPRA Oversight Com- see. of the Delaware Tribe of Indians ner and Auction held on March Griffith. mittee. Anita Mathis and John The trip to Wisconsin July 22- to Identify designated officials ap- 28, 2015 was a success. After ex- Joe Brooks moved to approve Sumpter were selected to sit on 26, 2015 was discussed. Bonnie Jo proved to conduct business with penses of $120, $980 was cleared. the agenda with corrections. Hom- that committee. Griffith stated she is on the com- the Office of The Special Trustee Another Auction is planned to be er Scott seconded the motion. Verna Crawford was appointed mittee to find out more informa- for American Indians. (See at- held during the Powwow. Discussion: Joe Brooks pointed for the Grant Oversight commit- tion and will give a report at the tached). The next meeting will be out that Homer Scott not Chet tee. Mary Watters was added as a next meeting. Joe Brooks moved to approve Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Brooks is Cultural Preservation check signer. A pitch and dominoes tourna- Resolution 2015-01. John Sumpt- Committee and Darryl Glenn is He reminded everyone inter- ments were considered. Unfinished Business er seconded the motion. Motion Education Committee and Joe ested in attending the Wisconsin Anita Mathis gave a report on carried with all in favor Brooks is Co-Chair. gathering in July should sign up. the Delaware display at the new Donation to Delaware Other Business Motion carried with all in favor. The Committee is looking for Cherokee Health Care Center in Powwow Committee money to pay expenses up and Ochelata. She presented pictures Verna Crawford moved to hold Minutes of Previous Meeting Joe Brooks moved to approve a back. the next Trust Board meeting on of the artifacts to be displayed. $1,500 donation to the Delaware Homer Scott moved to approve There are activities are held May 20, 2015 at 4 p.m. in the Del- Chief Brooks requested the El- Powwow Committee as approved the minutes with corrections if every Monday. The 1st and 3rd aware Community Center 5100 ders to pick an Elder for the AARP by the Cultural Preservation Com- needed. Joe Brooks seconded the Mondays are for traditional sing- Tuxedo Blvd. Homer Scott sec- award coming up. Bonnie Thaxton mittee. Homer Scott seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in ing and drumming in the Com- onded the motion. Motion carried was selected as our honored Elder. motion. Motion carried with all in favor. munity Center. The 2nd and 4th with all in favor. The Elders Committee select- favor. Treasurer’s Report Mondays Jim Rementer holds ed Titus Frenchman and Nancy Homer Scott moved to adjourn. language classes in the Social Ser- Sumpter as their representatives Personnel Committee Roger Stewart seconded the mo- Treasurer John Sumpter report- vices building. on the Historical Preservation/ Representative tion. Motion carried with all in ed the Trust balance as of the end favor. Education: Chair NAGPRA Oversight Committee Due to the resignation of Joe of February 28 was $4,277,245.39. Chairman Chet Brooks declared The next meeting will be on Brooks from the Personnel Com- The March 31, 2015 balance was Darryl Glenn, Co-Chair the meeting adjourned at 5:15 May 4, 2015. mittee, a new representative need- $4,251,811.57. That is a decrease Joe Brooks p.m.■ Reinvestment: Chair John ed to be appointed. of $25,433.82. John stated that on The Committee regularly meets December 31, 2014 our balance Sumpter Joe Brooks moved to appoint on the second Monday of each Roger Stewart to the Personnel was $4,243,276.08 to date we month. The Committee met April Meets quarterly. Chair John have $8,535.49 to the good. Committee. Verna Crawford sec- 13, 2015. Two applications were Sumpter stated no meeting no re- onded the motion. Verna Crawford moved accept reviewed and approved for a to- port. the March financials pending au- tal of $150 (2 Drivers Education). Joe Brooks suggested that we New Business dit. Roger Stewart seconded the The next meeting will be on May may want to take more risks with motion. Motion carried with all in 11, 2015. our re-investment moneys. We Accounting favor. need to make more money for our Chairman Brooks called on Dela- Elders Committee: Chair Committee Reports Committees. Following discus- ware CFO Jean Lewis to present Mary Watters sion John Sumpter stated he will information from the Accounting Community Services: The Elders Committee met on contact Arvest Management and Department. Chair Verna Crawford April 6, 2015. Bonnie Thaxton request they attend the May meet- Jean introduced the Trust Board gave the invocation. Jan Brown ing and give some recommenda- Auditor, Bill Turner. He was there The Community Services Com- gave treasurer’s report. $6,185.00 tions. to answer questions and met the mittee met on Monday, April 13, Trust Board. Jean stated that in Page 18 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Community Services Committee Update Delaware Indian News The Delaware Indian News is the official publication of the Delaware Tribe of In- Committee Chair Verna Crawford dians. It is published quarterly by the Delaware Tribe of Indians and is mailed free to members. reetings Delaware people. The Community ample: if someone collects aluminum cans for a Subscriptions to non-tribal members are available at $20 per year. To order a sub- GServices Committee has several programs living provide copies of payment receipts). scription, contact 918-337-6590 or [email protected]. that Delaware Tribal members may apply for. Forms and guidelines may be found at the We invite contributions, but reserve the right to limit printing based upon available Current programs are the Elder Optical, Elder tribal web site (www.delawaretribe.org). space. The deadline for articles, letters, ads and calendar of events is September 15, Prescriptions, Medical, Dental, Student Optical, The Committee is researching fund raising 2015 for the October 2015 issue. Submissions may be mailed, faxed or hand deliv- Emergency and Burial Assistance. possibilities, such as sending letters to com- ered to the tribal office or emailed to [email protected]. Paid advertisements In the 2014 fiscal year Community Services panies and other organizations that may make are available; for rates, please contact the editor. Committee ran out of money and the Tribal donations to worthwhile causes. Ideas and sug- Editorials, guest columns, and reader’s letters reflect the opinion of the author and Council provided the money to fund the applica- gestions are always welcome. Send information, do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DIN, its staff, or the tribal government. tions for the last two months. Because of this, ideas or questions to Community Services Com- Editorials that are intended to be published in the DIN must concern tribal issues and the Committee revised some of the program mittee Chair Verna Crawford at 5100 Tuxedo should not be statements of general political beliefs. They must be signed by the au- requirements. First, eligible applicants may Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006. I look forward to thor and include the author’s address. The DIN does not guarantee publication upon apply for only two programs per year. Second hearing from you. submission of comments. would be income limits, which coincide with Individual donations may be sent to Com- Published July 2015. Reprint permission is granted with credit to the Delaware HUD guidelines. Lastly, proof of income is now munity Services Committee 5100 Tuxedo Blvd., Indian News, unless otherwise noted. required for all programs, except for Burial As- Bartlesville, OK 74006. When sending a dona- The mission of the DIN is to serve, empower and inform the Lenape people, while sistance. Proof may include pay stub, Social Se- tion indicate where it should be applied (such as adhering to the policy of unbiased reporting in an ethical and professional manner. curity or other income award letter or any other Community Services, Education or other). form of proof that shows regular income (for ex- Wanishi.■ Editor: Gregory Brown [email protected]■

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Student Optical Assistance: Assistance to students fillings, dentures or emergency services. Routine which may include rentals, small equipment ware elders age 60 and over for pharmacy and relat- enrolled in grades K-12, colleges, universities or dental exams or cleaning are not covered. purchases or related costs up to $200. ed cost. Elders may receive assistance not to exceed $900 per calendar year. Elders may apply more than vocational technology schools. Funds can be desig- Medical Assistance: Assistance to pay medical Emergency Assistance: Emergency assistance to once per calendar year until $900 is reached. Funds nated to pay for glasses, contacts, physician visits bills, including but not limited to medical equipment Delaware tribal members. Funds are to be used for may be disbursed to vendors on a monthly basis not or related costs. Each request may not exceed $200. (purchase or rental), home health care, pharmacy, emergency situations. Assistance includes, but is not to exceed $75 per month for long term recurring etc. not to exceed $200. limited to, groceries or related assistance. Applicants Burial Program: Burial assistance for Delaware medication. must utilize all other community resources prior to tribal members. The family may apply for up to Emergency Travel: Medical transportation services application. Funds are allocated up to $200 and will $500. The funds may be applied to expenses as is for Delaware tribal members to include, but not lim- PLEASE NOTE: The Community Services Commit- be disbursed as determined by the Community Ser- most beneficial. ited to, health transportation costs, assistance and/ tee has adopted income guidelines for all assistance vice Committee on a case-by-case basis. Rental Assistance: Assistance in emergency situa- or other related costs. One-time assistance not to programs with the exception of Burial Assistance. tions on a one-month, one-time, once-a-year basis. exceed $200. Elder Programs, Optical Assistance: Assistance The income guidelines went into effect on January for optical services to elders age 55 and over. Funds 1, 2014. The Guidelines are based on the guidelines Amount of assistance that can be approved is limited Hospital Equipment Assistance: Assistance with may be used for services, including glasses, physi- used by the Delaware Tribe Housing Program, and up to $200. hospital equipment for Delaware tribal members cian’s visits or related costs up to $200 annually. are intended to insure that these services remain who are hospitalized during the year and some costs Dental Assistance: Assistance for dental services up available to those in need.■ to $250. Services may include tooth repair, dental of hospital equipment is not paid by third parties. Elder Programs, Prescription Medication Assis- Funds will be used to pay for hospital equipment, tance: Prescription medication assistance to Dela- Education Committee Assistance and Programs Take advantage of these programs; they are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Sasheen Reynolds at 918-337-6520.

The Education Assistance programs provide der the Services/Programs tab, then scroll down to July 15th to August 31st or until vouchers are ex- Academic Achievement Award: Available on a financial aid to Tribal members of all ages from Educational Assistance. hausted. Deadline is September 30 of every year. one-time basis to registered tribal members that Up to $40 per child with receipt of purchase. have graduated in the current fiscal year/academic Pre-School to Adult Vocational Technology Higher Education Scholarship: Up to $2,400 in school year from high school, college, or Vo-Tech training. Programs available to our members are scholarship funding. Full-time students may apply Education Assistance: Help for registered Dela- with a current 3.5 GPA. listed below. We just finished up the Spring 2015 for $300 per semester for up to eight semesters. ware students who need some type of assistance for semester applications that were approved for the Part-time students will receive $200 per semester students ages 6th thru 12th grade while enrolled in Driver’s Education Assistance: Help to defray Trust Fund of Higher Education Scholarship award, up to 16 semesters. Fall scholarship applications school, such as graduation expenses, ACT exams, costs of driver’s education classes through an ac- which is provided on a semester basis for full and will be accepted from June 1 through July 31, summer school, band, choir, etc. credited training facility. This program has a maxi- part-time students. The Spring scholarship program spring from Dec 1 to Jan 31. Students must main- mum of $75 per applicant per fiscal year. This program has a maximum payment of $50 per awarded a total of $16,200 to 56 applicants (52 full- tain a 2.7 GPA (grade point average) in the last se- applicant per fiscal year. Adult Vocational Training Assistance: Help with time students in the amount of $15,600 and four mester attended. costs of short-term vocational training classes. part-time in the amount of $600). We will begin Athletic Assistance: Help for registered Delaware School Supply Vouchers: Help with the cost of Limited to out of school students who wish to learn accepting applications for the Fall from June 1 thru students involved in school sponsored athletic pro- purchasing the needed school supplies for their new or upgrade current skills. Maximum of $200 July 31. You can get the applications on the Dela- grams. Students may be reimbursed up to $50 per children ages Pre-K to 5th Grade. Available from per applicant per fiscal year.■ ware Tribe website (www.delawaretribe.org) un- application per fiscal year. July 2015 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 19

White House Conference on Aging Listening Session Opening the Cooweescoowee Clinic Tim Hudson Tim Hudson

klahoma weather and tornados weren’t enough He says that the safe rooms the attendees were delegation of Delaware Tribal officials was re- He says that the clinic’s location is better for Oto deter the Delaware Tribe of Indians delega- divided into were fairly spacious so there was no Acently on hand for an open house for the new tribal members, in that it’s about 10 miles closer tion from a recent conference on Aging. crowding and he got the opportunity to visit with Cherokee Nation Health Center in Ochelata, Okla- than the existing clinic and “will have additional According to Delaware Elder Nutrition Program several people. homa. services.” Leader Allan Barnes, “We did get interrupted by “One lady from Albuquerque said when they had On May 5, Delaware Chief Chet Brooks, As- Assistant Tribal Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith agrees, the tornado sirens and were escorted to the desig- storms they were more concerned about lightning sistant Tribal Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith , and tribal saying, “We appreciate it being so close and mod- nated Storm Shelter safe rooms until the all clear strikes and flash flooding” he said. member Benita Shea were among those in atten- ern.” was given.” “Another elderly Indian lady I sat down and vis- dance for an open house held at the new $10 mil- “As tribal council members, we are happy the The scare happened on May 11, during the 2015 ited with said she was from southern Oklahoma and lion Cooweescoowee (pronounced coo-WEE-scoo- Delaware tribe will be able to use it” she said. American Indian and Alaska Native White House they would just sit out on the front porch and watch WEE) Health Center, which will serve Natives in The facility carries historic Cherokee Na- Conference on Aging Listening Session held in them because she was too old to be worried!” northeastern Oklahoma. tion Principal Chief John Ross’s Cherokee name, Norman, Oklahoma. After the threat had been lifted, Assistant Sec- The 28,000-square-foot facility is five times Cooweescoowee, which is a type of bird. Ross is the According to the OICOA (Oklahoma Indian retary Greenlee and Director LaCounte graciously larger than the existing Bartlesville Health Center longest serving chief of the Cherokee Nation, lead- Council on Aging), the event was held in conjunc- resumed the session and listened to every person which it will replace, and also offers a much wider ing the Cherokees from 1828 to 1866 and across the tion with the Department of Health and Human presenting testimony until the session’s conclusion variety of services. It is the first of four new health Trail of Tears. Cooweescoowee is also the name of Services Region VI & VII Tribal Consultation Ses- at 8:00 PM. facilities that will be completed under a $100 mil- the northwestern historic district of the Cherokee sion and included attendees from thirty-one Tribal “All of these sessions, meetings, and conferences lion health care improvement plan using Cherokee Nation. Nations from Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico, and are very worthwhile and are a benefit to our tribe,” casino profits. “The health center, and this is true of all our Washington. Barnes said. The new health center has 10 exam rooms and health centers, is open to any member of any Feder- Attendees traveled from far and wide to voice “Our Delaware Tribe’s history and our origins offers family medicine, full lab services, optometry, ally recognized tribe,” Cherokee Secretary of State their concerns about aging in Indian Country. from the East Coast is a very interesting story to dental, behavioral health, pharmacy with drive-thru, Chuck Hoskin Jr said. During a session with Assistant Secretary for Ag- most that don’t know we were one of the tribe’s to radiology, disease prevention, and more. “And any member of the Delaware Tribe may ing, Kathy Greenlee and Cynthia LaCounte, Direc- greet the first Europeans who came to America.” “You’ve been a part of us for so long” Principal certainly use the health center.” tor of American Indian/Alaska Native and Native He said that he feels like the seminar, even with Chief Bill John Baker said of the Delaware group as He says that some of the programs however are Hawaiian Programs, Oklahoma weather reared its the storm troubles, was very worthwhile. he addressed the crowd. limited to the Cherokee Nation’s citizens. ugly head in the form of a severe tornado warning “What I took away from the sessions for the “And we are happy to have you here.” “Some of those programs will only be available in the area, sending attendees to seek shelter in the Delaware people would be the influential contacts Delaware Tribe of Indians Chief Chet Brooks to Delaware members who have dual citizenship…. lower levels of the building. and their offers of assistance to our Tribe, whenever says the facility is wonderful. if a Delaware is carrying both cards they are eligible “We were down there for 45 minutes to an hour,” a need existed” he said.■ “It’s a fine looking facility and it will provide all for any service. Barnes said. kinds of care,” he said. He says that more information on which services “No one seemed too ruffled by the idea of a tor- “Medical, dental, and optometry assistance to are available may be obtained by calling the clinic nado. If anything, there might have been a sense of our tribal members … I’m very pleased with the at 918-453-5000. ■ claustrophobia.” new clinic.”

putes and enter tribal judgments in a tribal court.” and without fear of arrest or prosecution off tribal About the Tribal Court A judgment is recognized as meaning “any final Hunting and Fishing Rights land. The compact is the result of several months of Tim Hudson written judgment, decree or order of a tribal court Tim Hudson careful negotiation to ensure Cherokee Nation citi- duly signed by a judicial officer and filed in a Tribal zens’ rights were not only preserved, but strength- elaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Council mem- Court.” recent compact between Cherokee Nation ened.” Dber Nate Young says he wants to talk to tribal “We will recognize the state’s court orders and APrincipal Chief Bill John Baker and the state of Delaware Tribe of Indians Council Member Nate members on the matter of the tribal court’s standing they will recognize ours” Young says. Oklahoma should have Delaware tribal sportsmen Young says the compact is a reflection of tribal sov- with the state district courts. “Whether an order or a judgement, this and this very happy. ereignty. “I think this is an area that a lot of people are fog- also means temporary injunctions….as long as there The agreement, which takes effect January “To have the ability to enter into this type of gy on, and I think it’s worthwhile to discuss where is a valid order and by that the proper due process.” 1, will expand hunting and fishing rights for the compact is all about tribal sovereignty,” he said. we are and where we stand with the courts,” he said. He says that tribal court has jurisdiction of “any- Cherokee Nation, and in turn, Delawares with dual “And it’s safer for both the Delaware citizen and According to Oklahoma state records, the tribe thing dealing with our members and dealing with the membership, to all 77 Oklahoma counties. for everybody else to not have to worry about be- was granted “Full faith and credit of tribal courts” tribe itself. “ “By creating and signing this compact, we have ing apprehended and having to go through the court on April 6, 1995. “The tribal court has jurisdiction over that. There reaffirmed our tribal sovereignty,” Cherokee Prin- system.” Young says that this means that an order issued is also the scenario that a matter be dealt with in trib- cipal Chief Baker said. “I am proud the Cherokee He calls the agreement “win-win.” by the Delaware Tribal Court will be recognized by al court and taken to state court to get it enforced” Nation is the first tribe to compact with the state in “It was the smart and safe thing to do, it’s good the Courts of Oklahoma. The only event that would he said. proper recognition of our long-held treaty rights to for the state and it’s good for us,” he said. negate the recognition is if the losing party can show “It’s really no different than Texas or Kansas rec- hunt and fish the lands within not only our jurisdic- According to Cherokee Nation Secretary of State that the tribal judgement or order was obtained by ognizing Oklahoma court orders, so we the Tribe are tional boundaries, but all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Chuck Hoskin Jr., Delaware tribal citizens with lack of jurisdiction or fraud. standing on the same level as a state.” No Cherokee will ever be fearful of arrest or pros- dual membership over the age of 16 will receive The Delaware tribe was one of dozens of tribes In criminal matters the tribal court does not exer- ecution for exercising their inherent rights to hunt a hunting and fishing license annually and free of included in the agreement. cise any criminal jurisdiction. and fish.” charge, along with one deer tag and one turkey tag. According to the State of Oklahoma’s standards “But we do exercise civil matters and tribal child “It’s a great thing that they are doing this,” Dela- Two dollars from each license issued will go to the for recognition of judicial proceedings in Tribal welfare matters. The Delaware tribal court has a ware Tribe of Indians Chief Chet Brooks said. state in obtaining federal grants to help preserve the Courts, the term "Tribal Court" means “any court or right to hear any cases involving Delaware children Overlapping state and tribal jurisdiction are often state’s wildlife and natural habitats. constitutionally established tribunal of any federally in the case of foster care or guardianship.” confusing when it comes to native citizens’ rights “The license will be issued to all of our Delaware recognized Indian nation or tribe duly established “We really want our people to have an idea of to fish and hunt the land without facing unneces- that have dual citizenship, whether they request it or under federal law or tribal law.” The standards how the Tribal Court system works” he says. ■ sary and unlawful prosecution from state wildlife not” he said. recognize an officer of the court as “any judge, enforcement officers. According to the Cherokee, “The only thing that will hold that back is a bad justice, magistrate or other officer duly seated and under the new compact, citizens will “now be able address, so everyone needs to make sure that their authorized under federal or tribal law to resolve dis- to freely exercise their treaty rights across the state information is kept up to date.” ■ Page 20 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) July 2015

Community

Congratulations to Katelyn Delaware Tribal Member Elizabeth McDonald Graduates from Caney Valley atelyn Elizabeth Mc- Her outside interests High KDonald 2015 Sar- are working with special coxie High School Prom education students, zool- ayden Layne Griffith, a member of the Dela- Queen is the daughter of ogy, photography, reading Hware Tribe of Indians, recently graduated from Jacque Moody-McDonald and making jewelry. Katie Caney Valley High School in Ramona, Oklahoma. and Richard M. McDon- will be attending Missouri She has been listed on the Superintendent’s Honor ald of Reeds, Missouri Southern State University Roll and was a four-year starter on the Caney Val- and granddaughter of the in the fall where she will ley High School softball team. Hayden was recently late Patricia L. Bullette- be pursuing a degree in awarded an athletic scholarship to play softball at Moody. Katie is involved Photojournalism and plans Coffeyville Community College. She is the daughter in DECA, FBLA, Student to further her education of Lisa Griffith and the granddaughter of Assistant Council, Baseball man- with a Masters degree. Chief Bonnie Jo Griffith.■ ager, lettered in Volleyball She also looks forward four years, Cheerleader to studying abroad in the and past Basketball queen International Program in attendant her sophomore Photography through Mis- year. souri Southern as well.■

Delaware War Mothers Congratulations to Amy Wiley he Delaware War Mothers paraded Armed Services have been purchased and Tin at the Delaware Powwow in sup- were going to be brought in during parade port of all veterans. A raffle was held for in. We are hoping for this to happen at a Pendleton blanket and was won by Cap Oklahoma Indian Summer. Ulrey of Quapaw. Unfortunately, the rain The address of the Delaware War prevented the parade in on Saturday and Mothers is P.O. Box 3062, Bartlesville, Sunday, so the tribute to the veterans that Oklahoma 74006.■ this group was hoping to have did not happen. Flags of all branches of the U.S.

elaware citizen Amy Jay Wiley, re- The University of Miami Athletic De- Dcently graduated from the University partment honors a student athlete who of Miami in Coral Gables, FL with a de- demonstrates outstanding leadership and gree in Exercise Physiology and a minor character by awarding them the Evelyn in Chemistry. Amy is the great-grand- Schwartz Award. Amy was the 2015 win- daughter of Maudie “Bullette” Hough. ner. Amy is only the second swimmer to Earlier this year Amy wrapped up her win this award. The award is for those collegiate swimming career with lifetime student athletes whose commitment and best times in the 100 and 200 yard breast- leadership to the University of Miami is stroke at the Atlantic Coast Conference both on and off the playing field. Championship meet in Atlanta, GA. Amy Amy is the daughter of Bill and Jay Wi- was one of the top individual point scor- ley of Vaughn, Washington.■ ers for Miami at the meet. Amy was also very involved with community service events during her senior year, more than any other University of Miami student athlete.