The Newsletter of Kaw Nation Kaw City, Oklahoma Headquarters Vol. 5 · No. 1 Spring 2011 Wherever we live in the world, we are… The first Kansans Page 17 Kanza warrior to be deployed Tax news for you Grants help library spread the word Kanza Reader available NAGPRA historic preservation Ultimate Eagle Watch Skyler Mathews will be deployed Kanza warrior to Afghanistan with the Army National Guard. Hón ba yáli (Good day). Oklahoma. As to be deployed This past December, I had the some of us honor of representing Kaw Na- remember, A young Kanza warrior, “I am very proud of tion in Washington, D.C., at the E.W. Marland soon to be leaving for active Skyler; he has grown into a second White House Tribal Na- also had his duty, Skyler Aaron Mathews fine young man and loving tions Conference. This is the sec- inaugural ball will be leaving his employ- father before my eyes. I have ond such meeting the president back in 1934. ment with Kaw Nation EPA learned, watching his work has convened since taking office Kaw Nation Department to serve his ethic, that he will be the kind in 2009. There were 565 members presented Gov. country. of soldier who would do his from the federally recognized Fallin with a He is scheduled to be de- best to protect his fellow sol- tribes in attendance. red shawl. ployed to Afghanistan with diers and country to the best The conference agenda included On Jan. 28, the Army National Guard. of his ability. discussions about social, economic 2011, the He is the son of Rima “His family supports his and political challenges that were State of Kan- Bellmard-Mathews and dedication to service. He has specific to the Native American sas Sesquicen- grandson of Kennis M. chosen to give up life as he Tribes. tennial (150th Bellmard I. has known it, to follow in The President said, “For a long anniversary) Skyler is enrolled with the the footsteps of many family Skyler Mathews, time, Native Americans were im- was held at Kaw Tribe. He has been em- warriors before him. seated lower left, ployed with his tribe for the “May the Creator watch with his co-workers plicitly told they had a choice to the State at KNED. make… either abandon your heri- Capitol. A last six years. Skyler also over you and keep you safe. tage or accept a lesser lot in life, special invita- served as a member of the We will all miss you here at that there was no way to be a tion to be the Honored Guest at Kaw Nation presented Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, center, Kaw Cultural Committee. work and at home; your with a red shawl at her Preinaugural Ball at the Marland Skyler is proud of his heritage, mother will burn the fire successful part of America and a this event was very overwhelm- Mansion Jan. 7 in Ponca City, Okla. proud Native American. To accept ing. Kansas Gov. Sam has danced for the last 15 years bright and await your swift it is to believe that we can’t and Brownback was presented a and has passed that under- return back home to us.” won’t do better, and I don’t accept Pendleton blanket embedded standing on to his daughter, Article submitted by that.” with the logo of Kaw Nation. As Kimber Ryan Mathews. Rima Bellmard-Mathews He went on to say, “Ultimately, many of you know, the state of this is not just a matter of legis- Kansas was named after the lation — not just a matter of Kansa tribe, where our ancestors policy. It’s a matter of whether inhabited the area. The tribe’s we’re going to live up to our name is often said to mean “peo- CORRECTION basic values. It’s a matter of up- ple of the south wind.” It was an NOTICE TO ALL holding an ideal that has always honor to represent Kaw Nation defined who we are as Ameri- at this special event. cans.” Please remember that my door TRIBAL MEMBERS Another historical first was to is always open to share your con- help sponsor the newly elected cerns, ask questions, request help, Mary Fallin Preinaugural Ball at and to share your family news the Marland Mansion on Jan. 7 in and achievements with us. QUARTERLY GENERAL Ponca City, Okla. Gov. Fallin is Wíblaha (Thank you). Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO Guy Munroe presents Kansas also pioneering a new trail, as the — Guy Munroe Gov. Sam Brownback a Pendleton blanket embedded with first woman governor of Chairman/CEO the Kaw Nation logo. COUNCIL MEETING R E L A T E D S T O R Y Sunday, April 10, 2011 • 10 a.m. to noon ‘The Voices of Kansas’ Community Building • Kaw Nation Powwow Grounds Lunch will be served for those in attendance Years after Native American tribes lived in Kansas, the influence of The photo identified as White those tribes still remains. Turn to page 17. Visit www.kawnation.com for future notices Plume on page 11 of the December 2010 issue was If you have questions, contact Carolyn Delaney, incorrect. The correct information Sac & Fox, Kaw Delegation in Washington, D.C., 1867. Photo courtesy Kanza Museum. Executive Secretary, Kaw Nation, at 580-269-2552 is “The Wolf,” a Kansa Chief painted by George Catlin in 1832. 2 KANZA NEWS Spring 2011 Spring 2011 KANZA NEWS 3 Skyler Mathews will be deployed Kanza warrior to Afghanistan with the Army National Guard. Hón ba yáli (Good day). Oklahoma. As to be deployed This past December, I had the some of us honor of representing Kaw Na- remember, A young Kanza warrior, “I am very proud of tion in Washington, D.C., at the E.W. Marland soon to be leaving for active Skyler; he has grown into a second White House Tribal Na- also had his duty, Skyler Aaron Mathews fine young man and loving tions Conference. This is the sec- inaugural ball will be leaving his employ- father before my eyes. I have ond such meeting the president back in 1934. ment with Kaw Nation EPA learned, watching his work has convened since taking office Kaw Nation Department to serve his ethic, that he will be the kind in 2009. There were 565 members presented Gov. country. of soldier who would do his from the federally recognized Fallin with a He is scheduled to be de- best to protect his fellow sol- tribes in attendance. red shawl. ployed to Afghanistan with diers and country to the best The conference agenda included On Jan. 28, the Army National Guard. of his ability. discussions about social, economic 2011, the He is the son of Rima “His family supports his and political challenges that were State of Kan- Bellmard-Mathews and dedication to service. He has specific to the Native American sas Sesquicen- grandson of Kennis M. chosen to give up life as he Tribes. tennial (150th Bellmard I. has known it, to follow in The President said, “For a long anniversary) Skyler is enrolled with the the footsteps of many family Skyler Mathews, time, Native Americans were im- was held at Kaw Tribe. He has been em- warriors before him. seated lower left, ployed with his tribe for the “May the Creator watch with his co-workers plicitly told they had a choice to the State at KNED. make… either abandon your heri- Capitol. A last six years. Skyler also over you and keep you safe. tage or accept a lesser lot in life, special invita- served as a member of the We will all miss you here at that there was no way to be a tion to be the Honored Guest at Kaw Nation presented Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, center, Kaw Cultural Committee. work and at home; your with a red shawl at her Preinaugural Ball at the Marland Skyler is proud of his heritage, mother will burn the fire successful part of America and a this event was very overwhelm- Mansion Jan. 7 in Ponca City, Okla. proud Native American. To accept ing. Kansas Gov. Sam has danced for the last 15 years bright and await your swift it is to believe that we can’t and Brownback was presented a and has passed that under- return back home to us.” won’t do better, and I don’t accept Pendleton blanket embedded standing on to his daughter, Article submitted by that.” with the logo of Kaw Nation. As Kimber Ryan Mathews. Rima Bellmard-Mathews He went on to say, “Ultimately, many of you know, the state of this is not just a matter of legis- Kansas was named after the lation — not just a matter of Kansa tribe, where our ancestors policy. It’s a matter of whether inhabited the area. The tribe’s we’re going to live up to our name is often said to mean “peo- CORRECTION basic values. It’s a matter of up- ple of the south wind.” It was an NOTICE TO ALL holding an ideal that has always honor to represent Kaw Nation defined who we are as Ameri- at this special event. cans.” Please remember that my door TRIBAL MEMBERS Another historical first was to is always open to share your con- help sponsor the newly elected cerns, ask questions, request help, Mary Fallin Preinaugural Ball at and to share your family news the Marland Mansion on Jan. 7 in and achievements with us. QUARTERLY GENERAL Ponca City, Okla. Gov. Fallin is Wíblaha (Thank you). Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO Guy Munroe presents Kansas also pioneering a new trail, as the — Guy Munroe Gov.