DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES & REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) 4 - 5 28 - 29 VISION/MISSION & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CULTURAL PRESERVATION 6 - 7 30 - 31 TREASURER’S REPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 8 - 9 32 - 33 DELAWARE NATION TRAILBLAZERS HISTORIC PRESERVATION 10 - 13 34 - 35 ADMINISTRATION ENROLLMENT 14 - 16 36 FINANCE FAMILY & SOCIAL SERVICES 17 37 - 39 FINANCIAL REPORTS GAMING COMMISSION 18 - 19 40 - 41 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & BOARDS HOUSING AND COMMITTEES 42 - 43 20 - 22 AOA & CHR TAX COMMISSION 44 - 45 23 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DELAWARE NATION INDUSTRIES 46 - 47 24 - 25 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS PRINCESS PROGRAM 48 - 49 26 - 27 FACILITIES 50 - 51 Cover photo displays the Delaware Water Gap located on the border of the U.S. states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania where the Delaware River cuts through a large ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 President - Deborah Dotson A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT He’ Delaware Nation Citizens! WOW!!! It has been a great year! I would like to take this opportunity to share with every tribal citizen our yearly progress and my excitement for the future of Delaware Nation. I am pleased the Nation has taken the steps to ensure the sustainability of the Tribe by eliminating blood quantum requirements. By taking the Bureau Indian Affairs (BIA) out of our Constitution, Delaware Nation is truly a Self- This year’s General Council theme is Survivor, the Governing Tribe. During this year, Delaware survival spirit of our great ancestors has seen them Nation signed a Memorandum Of Agreement through the removal from our homeland. Ninety (MOA) with BIA which allows us to cross-deputize (90) of our citizens left the larger group of our officers. Delaware and went south into Arkansas and Texas to live with the Caddos at the Brazos Reserve. Then survived being moved into Indian Territory to live among the Caddos and Wichitas. They survived many adversities during this removal and because of their strength, we are now flourishing as a Nation. Delaware Nation citizens are Survivors! DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 4 Delaware Nation is making history and leading the Looking ahead, I am confident we are progressing way in western Oklahoma with our progression. in the right direction. As your President, I want to thank you for your support as we continue to grow, I want to say a BIG Thank You to Delaware expand and strengthen our tribe in the years to Nation Industries, Delaware Nation was presented come. with a $1,000,000.00 check on March 16, 2019. Frank Keechi (DNEDA Chairman) stated “this I have enjoyed my second year as President. It has check is the first of many.” been an honor to be a part of Delaware Nation making history. The Executive Committee has taken steps to improve the line of communication with tribal I look forward to another history making year. citizens. From announcements in the newspaper, our Facebook, on the webpage and now the new text alert, we want as many citizens as possible to be Wanishi, informed. The Executive Committee wants to hear your opinions and I have maintained an open door policy to those who want to schedule an appointment to discuss tribal issues or for citizens that want to drop by to have a cup of coffee and Deborah Dotson, President discuss tribal issues or just to say hello. DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 5 DELAWARE NATION VISION To promote the economic, moral, cultural, and health status of all our citizens. DELAWARE NATION MISSION STATEMENT Through united effort and determination we promote the education and well-being of our citizens and secure unto our Nation and our Nation’s descendants the rights, powers and privileges provided by the laws of the Delaware Nation. DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 6 From Left to Right: Vice President - Michael McLane, Committee Member - Bruce Gonzales, Secretary - Sue Stone, President - Deborah Dotson, Committee Member - Terry Williams & Treasurer - Matthew Watkins A MESSAGE FROM THE D ELAWARE NATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019 Annual Report mail-out continue with more Vision: details of our tribe’s events and services To promote the economic, moral, cultural and available. health status of all our citizens. • Updated/Improved Social Service Policies Mission Statement: that, unless restricted by specific grants, are inclusive of all tribal citizens, not just those Through united effort and determination, we who live locally, to assist with education, promote the education and well being of our training, and financial needs in conjunction citizens and secure unto our Nation and our with the citizen’s goals for success. Nation’s descendants the rights, powers and privileges provided by the laws of the Delaware • Additional revenue streams with income from Nation. our Economic Development group that will provide another resource for giving back to our citizens that is not dependent on the ups He’ Lenape Citizens, and downs of the Gaming industry in an increasingly saturated market. With the development of the above Vision and Mission Statements, we are focused on providing • Strategic planning that identifies resources for the most effective programs and communication training and employment for opportunities to that will help our citizens to be their best selves and enhance the overall quality of life for our the Executive Committee to be the best leaders. citizens to build pride through independence. This year has been one of Progress with the • Increased citizen participation through following actions to be proud of: committee involvement for changes to Blood Quantum, the Constitution document and an BIA Secretarial Election that successfully • additional revenue allocation plan, RAED changed our Constitution to remove BIA and (Revenue Allocation Economic the specific blood quantum requirement in Development). order to go to Lineal Descendancy for citizenship enrollment and self-governance. We, as your elected leaders, are dedicated to serve you, our citizens, in the best interest of our great Expanded Communication through our • Delaware Nation. Website, Facebook, designated EC email address [email protected] and a new texting news update service for those who opt Respectfully, in. The bi-monthly tribal newspaper and Executive Committee DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 7 Treasurer - Matthew Watkins A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER Shiki-Hech? Welcome Citizens of the Delaware Nation to our Annual General Council Meeting! FY 2019 Financial Highlights include the We are glad you are here and hope you enjoy our following: fellowship, meal and meeting today! • October-December, 2018, Ford Roofing In my second year, as your elected Treasurer, I Company was selected to remove and replace have continued to gain experience and train in the all existing roofing on three of the Nation’s Tribal Finance and Accounting Fields. structures, Administration, Tamanend, In November, 2018, President Dotson and myself A.O.A. (Bob Lawrence Center) in the amount both attended and completed the first ever, of $212,175.00, of which $94,029.94 was paid “Introductory Tribal Finance and Accounting through the Nation’s insurance company. Certificate Program” at Oklahoma State University, in conjunction with Oklahoma State University’s, • Our Finance department has recently Spears School of Business, Native American implemented the “Square Nine” computer Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) and the software, for a paper-less tracking of all Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium. purchase orders, purchase back-up information, checks and approvals. Having an Twenty-Eight (28) Hours of instruction over a three accurate accounting of all transaction and half day period to complete certification over information limits bulky paper usage and such subjects as Federal Indian Law, Tribal increases productivity for all of our Government Accounting and Finance, Auditing departments and programs. Processes and Regulations, Ethics for Accounting Professionals, Indirect Calculation and Negotiation Process and various other topics. DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 8 January 18th, 2019 I was nominated and voted in to serve a one-year term, by members in attendance to our annual winter meeting held at the Choctaw Casino and Hotel and at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma, to serve on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium. The Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium focuses on business opportunities, education topics and financial goals specific to Oklahoma Native Tribes. I hope to • April 16th, 2019, The Delaware Nation was acquire more training and financial experience, by presented a check for $1,000,000.00 from our networking with other Tribal and Corporate Delaware Nation Economic Development or Finance Professionals. D.N.I (Delaware Nation Industries) by board If you have any questions, comments or Chairman, Frank Keechi. The revenue suggestions, please feel free to contact me at me generated comes from our 8(a) companies who anytime, my service is to the Citizens of the provide technical and consulting services to Delaware Nation, Wanishi! government, military and private contractors. th • April 8 , 2019, The Delaware Nation Tribal Sincerely, Administrator, Janice Maddox, applied for and successfully received a $300,000.00 grant from the Shakopee Nation to supplement the cost of our developing child care facility. We are forever grateful for the Shakopee Nation for Matthew T. Watkins, Treasurer assisting us with this grant, Wanishi!!! [email protected] (405) 247-2448 X1129 DELAWARE NATION 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Page 9 MAKING A DIFFERENCE DELAWARE NATION TRAILBLAZERS Myrtle Parton Holder (February 26, 1905 - September 8, 1984) Myrtle is the daughter of Grayson Parton and Stella Ellis Parton. In the 1920’s, she married James Holder and they had five children. Myrtle Parton Holder was appointed president in February, 1947, after the death of Belo Ellis.