RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE MIAMI, OK 74355 MIAMI NATION An Official Publication of the Sovereign Miami Nation BOX 1326 P.O. STIGLER, OK 74462 PERMIT NO 49 PERMIT PAID US POSTAGE PR SRT STD PR SRT Vol. 10, No. 2 myaamionki meeloohkamike 2011 Myaamiaki Gather To Preview New Story Book By Julie Olds Myaamia citizens and guests gathered at the Ethel Miller Tribal Traditions Committee and Cultural Resources Of- Moore Cultural Education Center (longhouse) on January fice with the wonderful assistance of our dear friend Laurie 28, 2011 to herald the publication of a new book of my- Shade and her Title VI crew. aamia winter stories and traditional narratives. Following dinner it was finally story time. George Iron- “myaamia neehi peewaalia aacimoona neehi aalhsooh- strack, Assistant Director of the Myaamia Project, hosted kaana: Myaamia and Peoria Narratives and Winter Stories” the evening of myaamia storytelling. Ironstrack, joined is a work 22 years in the making and therefore a labor of by his father George Strack, opened by giving the story love to all involved, especially the editor, and translator, of where the myaamia first came from. Ironstrack gave a Dr. David Costa. number of other stories to the audience and spoke passion- Daryl Baldwin, Director of the Myaamia Project, worked ately, and knowingly, of the characters, cultural heroes, closely with Dr. Costa throughout the translation process. and landscapes intertwined to the stories. The audience Baldwin phoned me (Cultural Resources Officer Julie listened in respectful awe. Olds) in late summer of 2010 to report that Dr. Costa had To honor the closing of the “Year of Miami Women”, two completed the editing process and that the collection was women were asked to read. Dr. Ivalah Allen, daughter of TRIBAL NEWS on its way to the design and layout phase. I discussed the Clarence and Helen Hayward, and Linda Donati, daughter Chief Reports Pg 2 need to host an event to introduce the book with Baldwin of Mildred Watson Walker and the late Freeman Walker, and THPO George Strack. It was determined that a com- McArthur Internship Pg 3 Continued on page 8 J. Baldwin, LLC Pg 3 munity gathering designed to afford Dr. Costa the oppor- tunity to discuss the magnitude of the Willard Pg 6 work involved in bringing this pub- HUD Update Pg 7 lication to the Miami people, and to Employee Spotlight Pg 7 answer questions directly from Tribal Color Code Pg 9 members was much needed. January 28 found approximately 125 people gathered, on a balmy 72 degree Community evening. Daryl Baldwin took the po- dium first and spoke personally to the Ironstrack, contrib. Pg 4 audience about the book and the life Baldwin, contrib. Pg 5 of the stories included in it within his Don Cass Pg 10 own life and the lives of his wife and Births Pg 11 children. Dr. Costa followed with a Deaths Pg 11 Power Point presentation that includ- ed historical information and linguis- Anniversary Pg 11 tic records of the materials used for the book. Dr. Costa answered ques- tions from an audience overwhelmed Culture & History by the content of the book, and, pos- Ironstrack, contrib. Pg 4 sibly more so, by the incredible work represented in the publication. Baldwin, contrib. Pg 5 Following the presentations a meal Willard, arts Pg 6 of wild rice and mushroom soup, beef Arts Pg 12 stew with sun chokes and squash, salad and drinks was furnished by the Events Right: Dr. David Costa, linguist, Event Notices Pg 6,7 addresses the crowd of Tribal mem- bers and guests gathered for the story book presentation held at the INSERTS INCLUDED Nation’s longhouse on January 28, 2011. Photo by Andrew Strack. Chief Richardville House To Be Considered For National Landmark Status By George Strack, THPO Miami Chief Jean Baptiste Richardville’s home located the government’s and his own funds, Richardville’s Fort near Fort Wayne, Indiana is being considered for National Wayne home was the equal in style and grandeur of the Historic Landmark status by the National Park Service. homes of prominent white residents of the area at that time. Chief Richardville was the principal chief of the Mi- The Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society acquired ami from 1812 until his death in 1841. Final review of the the house in 1991 with money donated by the Foellinger nomination will take place in Washington, DC at the end of Foundation and the Ropchan Foundation. May, 2011. The Richardville House is currently listed on the National Register of His- toric Places. National Land- mark status for the House is an important step forward to recognize the important con- aacimwita akima tributions that the Miami peo- ple have made to the history of The Chief Reports: pg 2 Indiana. The Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville House was built ABOUT OUR BANNER near Fort Wayne, Indiana in IMAGE: 1827. Subsidized by the U.S. Beginning with the 2010 Winter federal government through edition of aatotankiki myaamia- the 1826 Treaty of Mississin- ki, we elected to use a revolving was, it is believed to be only banner theme incorporating pho- one of three treaty houses built tos that were ecologically based east of the Mississippi River. and in keeping with the seasonal The Richardville House ar- distribution of the paper. The chitecture reflects both Greek banner selected for this Spring Revival and Federalist styles. Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville House, near Ft. Wayne, IN. Photo by Joshua edition honors the time of the When completed, using both Sutterfield. spring migration of the cecaah- kwa (Sandhill Cranes). BANNER PHOTO CREDIT: THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA GENERAL Copyright Artist: Joel Bauchat Grant, 2011 COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT 9 A.M., SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011 IN THE MY- Used under license from AAMIA COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING LOCATED AT 54401 E. 65 ROAD, Shutterstock.com MIAMI, OK. 2 aatotankiki myaamiaki, meeloohkamike 2011 aacimwita akima: The Chief Reports By Chief Tom Gamble - katakimaankwa Aya ceeki eeweemakiki – greetings to all my Myaamia relatives and fellow citi- to its members, employ- zens of the Sovereign Myaamia Nation. Once again it is my honor to come be- ees and the community fore you to report to you, the General Council, the state of this great Nation, the through our Motive Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. This has been an exciting year of new opportunities, Matters Color Code growth, and recognition of our great Tribe and our people. grant project. The Color Many positive and meaningful events for the Tribe took place over the past year. Code is about people Among the events that stand out in my mind, and gave national recognition to and the power of Mo- the Tribe, was the recognition of the Tribe and the Myaamia Project at Miami tive. Understanding hu- University by his holiness, the Dalai Lama, who visited Miami University in the man core motivations fall of 2010. Additionally, in the fall of 2010 Miami tribal leaders were invited to helps create successful attend the dedication of a new facility, The Center for the Families of the Fallen, relationships in all areas in Dover, Maryland, in a building constructed by the Miami Tribe at Dover Air of life. The Miami Tribe Force Base. Finally, it was a great honor to the Tribe last fall, for the National In- was funded to provide dian Gaming Association in Washington, D.C. to announce that it would name workshops for 600 peo- its main meeting room in their new facility, “The Miami Room.” These events ple this year. The Tribe and others demonstrate the positive relationships and contacts the Tribe has es- has already met this tar- tablished and maintains on a national level. get number and has 12 The Tribe continues to foster and maintain the outstanding relationships we have more workshops sched- with Federal, State and County personnel, and the Tribe remains active in the uled before September support of our State Representatives and Congressmen. These relationships are 2011. This important built and maintained by working closely with the agencies. The Tribe has many project, which focuses strong supporters in the Federal government including the Office of the Secre- on understanding your- tary of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of Indian En- self and those around Tom Gamble, Chief ergy and Economic Development for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the U.S. you, is offered to other Department of Interior. tribes, churches, busi- Because the Miami Tribe is supported by a strong Constitution and a stable gov- nesses, teachers, families, students, and couples. This has been an extraordinary ernment, many business opportunities come to the Tribe. This year, new and experience for those who have participated and the Tribe is so proud to have exciting business opportunities arose specifically due to our close alliance with provided this program to the community. individuals from the governmental departments named above. At this time, the In an effort to provide more information to tribal members about the history of Tribe has put in motion strategic plans for a lucrative business partnership with the Tribe, the space once occupied by the library is being transformed into an a nationally-known company which, if successful, will increase the economic de- extension of the Archives Department and will house a valuable research area velopment growth of the Tribe, and more importantly, provide significant fund- and archival display for the use and enjoyment of the Miami people. Having re- ing for our tribal programs. The continued growth of the economic development tained all books and materials related to the Miami Tribe, these materials will be arm of the tribe remains a priority and much success is taking place in this area.