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Published by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune, 2017-01-16 18:15:51

Jan. 15, 2017

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune

Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-news Jan. 15, 2017 -Volume 13, Issue 2

Hundreds turn out for
celebration of Bears Ears
National Monument

(MONUMENT VALLEY, UT) “It’s “Your strength becomes our strength. Your
a great day to celebrate,” Navajo Nation blessings become our blessings. We’re do-
President Russell Begaye told more than ing this for all the people who realize this
400 grassroots supporters and esteemed land holds our being. It holds who we are.”
tribal leaders who gathered at the Monu-
ment Valley Welcome Center to commem- “This was a grassroots effort,” stated
orate designation of the Bears Ears Nation- Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan
al Monument. Nez to cheers from the audience. “This is
your monument. This is everyone’s mon-
“This is what we all did,” Begaye went ument. Congratulations go to each and
on to say, “This is what working together is everyone of you.” he added, “We are the
all about. We are a powerful voice.” first environmentalists in the history of this
planet, so who better to be at the table?”
Elected leaders from the five Tribes of
the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition were “Each one of us has a right to stand
met by cheers from a diverse audience of proudly and say, my voice was heard,” said
Native and non-Native people of all ages, former Ute Mountain Ute Councilwom-
who traveled through the first snow of the an Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk. “We’ve
new year to celebrate the historic designa- changed history because we’ve stepped be-
tion of Bears Ears National Monument. yond consultation.”

“I am thankful from the bottom of my She also articulated, “We’ve got to pro-
heart,” grinned Navajo Nation Council tect the eloquent words of this proclama-
Delegate Davis Filfred, who represents five tion. And second, we’ve got to defend the
Utah Navajo districts. Delegate Filfred in- Antiquities Act.”
troduced legislation this week in support of
Bears Ears National Monument, which the “The fight doesn’t have to be a fight,”
entire Navajo Nation Council passed unan- stated Shaun Chapoose, Chairman of the
imously on Jan. 5, 2017. Ute Tribe of Uinta Ouray Reservation. “We
have all worked together, and we will con-
Alfred Lomaquahu, vice chairman tinue working together.”
of the Hopi Tribe, told those assembled,
Bears Ear / pg. 4

Newly established land management
office makes its way into 2017

By Latoya Lonelodge, Staff Reporter

With the start of a new year brings new possibilities and opportuni- The LMP provides outreach opportunities for landowners for ques-
ties. Of the many endeavors within the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribe, the tions or concerns pertaining to land or property. Educating people on the
newly established Land Management Program (LMP) forges ahead into Land Buy Back program serves as part of the outreach as well.
2017. Under the administration of Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor Ed-
die Hamilton, the LMP was formed primarily because there was a need “They need to have security or a sense of mind that if they are going to
for land resources within the community. sell this is how the process works, this is what they get, this is how it goes
to the tribe. They need to know all of that so they can feel comfortable
The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes have one of the largest tribal land with their decision,” James said.
bases in Oklahoma, extending throughout eight counties.
The LMP plans to work with Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS),
LMP provides resources and services for landowners, such as consoli- who will be brought in specifically for providing landowners with different
dating information for tracking leases, spot-checking properties and pro- options at no cost. James verified that the LMP makes sure that the prop-
viding landowners with outreach education. Recently through a coopera- erties and lands are in good condition.
tive agreement award, Land Management is now working with the Land
Buy Back Program. The Secretary of the Interior for Tribal Nations estab- “We try to upkeep these properties so that their land value stays good.
lished the Land Buy Back Program from the Elouise Cobell settlement, Our land is all we have, as far as allowing us to develop. So it’s really im-
which provided $1.9 billion Trust Land Consolidation funds to consolidate portant of us to keep tabs on it in a sense to promote our land steward-
fractional land interests across Indian Country. ship in a positive direction,” she said.

There are approximately 125 tribes in the U.S. that are at risk for frac- Along with the need for landowner’s resources, the LMP also provides
tionalization. Fractionated ownership is defined as more than one or two the opportunity for economic development. “We’re just looking at needs
owners on any particular land, with the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in the community, what’s the best use for the plan, how can we benefit
being number 22 in the U.S. with tribal land jurisdiction at risk for frac- the communities more.”
tionalization. With each passing generation, the number of owners grows
rapidly, resulting in high-fractionated ownership of Indian land. By examining the needs within the communities, Land Management is
able to determine valuable resources that will better benefit the commu-
“Meaning, in probably the next generation we’re really close to losing nity, such as community centers or cemetery space,” James said.
our land base in our jurisdiction. That money was set aside to help tribes
buy back land that was in their original land base from willing sellers. “In the Watonga area, the tribal cemetery there is pretty much maxed
Willing sellers are those individuals who may own less than a tenth of an out in space and so there’s a need there in the community because we
acre,” Caressa James, LMP assistant director said. have a lot of tribal members there.”

Before the formation of the LMP there had not been an office devoted Although the Land Management Office is still within its beginning stag-
to landowner issues. es, James said their biggest accomplishment was receiving the coopera-
tive agreement for Land Buy Back,
“We handle issues anywhere from land owner education and outreach
education. We want our landowners to know their rights as a landowner “For us to get it as quickly as we did we worked really hard on it all last
and to know the tribe’s role in land and tribal land ownership. We want year to get this cooperative agreement, they accepted it and gave us the
to help educate them on the role of BIA as well, to give them resources to award money that the tribe deserves.”
make better informed decisions.” James said.
The award money for the cooperative agreement comes from the
Other issues relating to land management is encroachment and envi- Land Buy Back Program, Department of Interior. James stated the award
ronmental issues that are hazardous to the property and leasing issues. money is held in the Department of Interior to buy property.

“Sometimes landowners aren’t fully informed of what they’re signing “We do the outreach, the face to face with landowners, but when it
so they’re not making informed decisions. We’ve been coming across that comes to sending offer letters out and cutting checks, the tribe does not
type of issue. We’re also trying to educate people to get wills because of do that, the Department of Interior does that.”
the current probate process a lot of people aren’t knowledgeable of it,”
James said. For more information on land ownership and tribal land contact the
Land Management Office at 405-422-7403. For information on the Land
Buy Back Program, visit www.doi.gov/buybackprogram.

Photos by Rosemary Stephens



Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3

2017 marks another election year in the Latoya Lonelodge, Reporter/Advertising Sales
Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes government 405-422-7608 / [email protected]

General information about the Election process

(CONCHO, OK) Janu- Legislator shall not be eligible to serve and shall publish a preliminary list of
ary marks the beginning of on the Legislature until a period of two qualified candidates no later than Jun
another new year, 2017. An years has elapsed. A partial term shall 15. Any member of the Tribes may chal-
election year for the Chey- be considered a term. lenge a name on, or the omission of, a
enne and Arapaho Tribes name from the preliminary list of candi-
governor and lieutenant gov- Section 4. Qualifications. dates by filing a written protest with the
ernor seats, as well as four Each District Legislator shall be an Election Commission by July 15. The
legislative seats, whose terms enrolled member of the Tribes, age 25 Election Commission shall decide all
all expire as of Dec. 31, 2017. or older and shall possess a high school written protests to the preliminary list
degree or its equivalent. of candidates no later than August 1.
The following informa- B. No person convicted of a felony The Election Commission shall publish
tion is taken directly from the within the last ten years shall serve as a final list of candidates no later than
Cheyenne & Arapaho Consti- a District Legislator unless pardoned. August 15.
tution, outlining qualification C. At time of filing a nomination peti-
requirements and upcoming tion, a candidate for District Legislator The Election Commission shall pub-
election process timelines. shall physically reside in such District. lish a preliminary list of eligible voters
Beginning with the gover- Each District Legislator shall reside in no later than June 15 of an election
nor and lieutenant governor the District from which they are elect- year. The Enrollment Department and
seats: ed for the duration of their term. Each the Election Commission shall cooper-
District legislator shall be a registered ate in the development of the prelimi-
Article VII – Executive voter in the District from which they are nary list of eligible voters. Any member
Branch (pg. 12) elected. of the Tribes may challenge a name on,
D. A candidate for the Office of Dis- or the omission of name from the pre-
Section 2. Terms. The trict Legislator cannot owe any money liminary list of eligible voters by filing
Governor and Lieutenant or owe any debts to the Tribes. a written protest with the Election Com-
Governor shall serve four E. No Legislator shall be otherwise mission by July 15. The Election Com-
year terms or until a suc- employed in any governmental capac- mission shall decide all written protests
cessor has been sworn into ity. to the preliminary list of eligible voters
office. The Governor and Lieutenant Legislative districts being opened no later than August 1. The Election
Governor may serve as many terms in for candidates in 2017 are Cheyenne commission shall publish a final list of
succession or otherwise as decided by District 2, Cheyenne District 4, Arapa- eligible voters by August 15.
the voters. ho District 1 and Arapaho District 2.
Timeline for election procedures, as Primary election will be held on the
Section 3. Qualifications. laid out in the constitution reads, first Tuesday following the first Monday
a. The Governor and Lieutenant Article IX – Elections in October in odd numbered years. The
Governor shall be at least thirty-five Section 8. Procedures. candidates receiving the two highest
years old, enrolled members of the Beginning on May 1 of an election number of votes in the Primary Election
Tribes, and each possess at least a year, nominations for elective office shall proceed to the General Election.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited shall be open to qualified candidates.
school. Nominations shall close on June 1. The The General Election will be held
b. No person convicted of a felony Election Commission shall make all on the first Tuesday following the first
within the last ten years shall serve as determinations regarding the eligibili- Monday in November in odd numbered
Governor or Lieutenant Governor un- ty of candidates to seek elective office years. The candidates receiving the
less pardoned. highest number of votes in the General
c. At time of filing a nomination peti- Election shall be seated.
tion, a candidate for Governor or Lieu-
tenant Governor shall physically reside
in a voting district. The Governor and
Lieutenant Governor shall be residents
of a voting District for the duration of
their terms.
d. A candidate for the Office of the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
shall submit copies of his or her Fed-
eral income tax returns for the previous
five years and provide a written list of
all of his or her personal and real prop-
erty.
e. A candidate for the Office of Gov-
ernor and Lieutenant Governor cannot
owe any money or owe any debts to the
Tribes.
Article VI – Legislative Branch (pg.
6)
Section 3. Terms. District Legisla-
tors shall serve four year staggered
terms of office. A Legislator shall be el-
igible to serve three consecutive terms
under this constitution. Upon the com-
pletion of the third consecutive term, the

Oklahoma Democratic party announces
new Native American liaison, Cheyenne &
Arapaho citizen Larenda Morgan
(OKLAHOMA CITY) The Oklahoma Democratic Party lationships between the
announced that LaRenda Morgan is the new Native Amer- Native American com-
ican Liaison. As the Native American Liaison Morgan will munity and the Oklaho-
communicate and coordinate outreach efforts with Oklahoma ma Democratic Party. I
Tribes and the Oklahoma Democratic Party. hope to encourage trib-
al members to become
Morgan, a resident of Oklahoma City and an enrolled more active in the Par-
member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, received her ty as well as their tribal
Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Human Relations from government, as both are
the University of Oklahoma. She is an Alumni member of equally important for our
Gamma Delta Pi Sorority at the University of Oklahoma and future and the future of
served as Cultural Affairs Chair for the American Indian Stu- our children. Every voice
dent Association while attending OU. and every vote counts!
Thank you, Ha’hou!”
Morgan ran for House District 93 in 2016 and previously
worked with Indian Health Services Oklahoma City Area Of- The mission of the
fice, and the State of Oklahoma. She served as Executive Di- Oklahoma Democrat-
rector for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and is a ic Party is to represent
strong advocate for Social Welfare issues primarily on Indian working people in Oklahoma and the best way to accomplish
Child Welfare/Foster Care. She also served as a consultant for that is to elect Democrats to all areas of government. Oklaho-
families, individuals, and legal agencies regarding the Indian ma Democrats are progressive and sensible. We are optimis-
Child Welfare Act. tic about the future, and we are determined to see Oklahoma’s
traditional values upheld. More information about the Okla-
Morgan said, “I am very humbled and honored to serve homa Democratic Party can be found at www.okdemocrats.
the Oklahoma Democratic Party as the Native American Li- org or by calling (405) 427-3366.
aison. I am also very happy to be representing all Tribes in
Oklahoma as well. I look forward to building stronger re-

Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief Cheyenne and Arapaho
405-422-7446 / [email protected] Tribal Tribune

P. O. Box 38, Concho, OK 73022 Fax: 405-422-8204

Society of Professional Journalists members Oklahoma Press Association member Native American Journalist Association member

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2010-2016 NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION MEDIA AWARD WINNER & 2012-2016 AWARD WINNER OF THE OPA BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST



Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5

Native American photography
exhibition opens Jan. 26 at OU
(NORMAN, OK) Noted early 20th-centu- Indigenous Photographic Exchange, which
ry photographer Edward Curtis (1868-1952) Wilson began in 2012. Wilson’s CIPX pro- A new exhibition of photography by contemporary Navajo photographer Will Wilson opens
once referred to Native Americans as a “van- gram reimagines photography for Indigenous at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, such as this photo of Chey-
ishing race.” A new exhibition at the Fred people by posing a single question: what if enne Chief Gordon L. Yellowman, (2016) Archival pigment print from wet plate collodion
Jones Jr. Museum of Art proves that Native Indigenous people had invented photogra- scan, 8 x 10 in. (Image courtesy of the artist)
American communities are not vanishing at phy?
all ... they’re thriving. talk at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, will give vis- More information about PHOTO/SYN-
By using a Civil War-era lens and a wet itors an opportunity to follow ahtone on an THESIS and the Abbreviated Portrait Series,
PHOTO/SYNTHESIS, an exhibition of plate collodion process, Wilson produces informal tour of the exhibition. as well as related programs, is available on
contemporary photography by Navajo artist photographs similar in appearance to those the museum’s website at www.ou.edu/fjjma.
Will Wilson (b. 1969), offers a glimpse of liv- of Curtis. Wilson travels with a portable dark Additionally, the museum will open a
ing Oklahomans representing seven Native room, so he is able to take and develop the small exhibition of works by Native Okla- The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is lo-
tribal communities, while also showing some photograph within about 15 minutes. In ad- homa artist Poteet Victory in the adjoining cated in the OU Arts District on the corner
of Curtis’s historic works. dition to talking with sitters about how they Ellen and Richard L. Sandor Gallery on the of Elm Avenue and Boyd Street, at 555 Elm
wish to be portrayed before photographing evening of Jan. 26. Victory’s Abbreviated Ave., on the OU Norman campus. Admis-
The exhibition opens with a compli- them, he often invites subjects to watch the Portrait Series distills portraits of celebrities sion to the museum is complimentary to all
mentary public lecture by Wilson at 7 p.m. development process in the dark room. and other iconic figures to the most minimal visitors, thanks to the generosity of the OU
Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Fred Jones Jr. Mu- forms and associated colors. A public guest Office of the President and the OU Athletics
seum of Art on the University of Oklahoma “Wilson’s resulting series is composed lecture by Victory, followed by a reception, is Department. The museum is closed on Mon-
Norman campus. A reception follows the lec- of stunning portraits, full of aesthetic value scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. days. Information and accommodations on
ture at 8 p.m. and individual personality, that also include the basis of disability are available by calling
the voice of the subject as part of the im- These events are complimentary and open 405-325-4938 or visiting www.ou.edu/fjjma.
Whereas Curtis is remembered for shap- age,” said ahtone. “As a curator, I found the to the public.
ing modern views of historic Native Amer- photographs intriguing and the project an in-
icans by depicting his subjects in specific credibly astute challenge to the issues of rep-
poses, backgrounds and clothing, often of resentation that persist for Indigenous com-
his choosing, Wilson invited his subjects to munities. As a Native curator, though, CIPX
choose how they wanted to be photographed. begged another question: what if Indigenous
Wilson and heather ahtone, the museum’s people had invented museum curating? From
James T. Bialac Associate Curator of Native this shared point of professional and cultural
American and Non-Western Art, spent the inquiry, and a visit over coffee with Wilson in
summer of 2016 working with tribal leaders 2013, PHOTO/SYNTHESIS was born.”
in Oklahoma to photograph selected com-
munity members, some of whom were dis- The result is a suite of 53 new photographs
tant relatives of those originally included in by Wilson, plus 33 works by Curtis from the
Curtis’s 1930 Indians of Oklahoma portfo- museum’s permanent collection. Addition-
lio from his famous publication, The North ally, Wilson made video recordings of some
American Indian. of the leaders speaking to the contemporary
issues they face. These first-person accounts
This difference in approach is significant are provided within the gallery through the
because it empowers the sitters to determine augmented reality software Layar. Wilson’s
their own portrayal, ahtone said. “Talking Tintypes” will be the first use of this
software in a museum and with his photog-
“Wilson and I are both interested in the raphy.
relationship between identity and representa-
tion, especially as it is visually materialized Participating tribal communities include
for Native people through art,” ahtone said. the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Coman-
“Recognizing that photography is an im- che Nation, Osage Nation, Otoe-Missouria
portant tool for representation and express- Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca
ing agency, we committed to a methodology Tribe of Oklahoma and Wichita and Affiliat-
for PHOTO/SYNTHESIS that positioned the ed Tribes.
tribes as agents in the creation of the imag-
es. We hoped that this unique collaboration The exhibition is accompanied by a cat-
might cause a rift, breaking away from the alog authored by exhibition curator ahtone
historicizing effect of Curtis’s images. and Janet Berlo, professor of art history and
visual and cultural studies at the University
“Through co-authorship in the production of Rochester.
of the photography by the tribal communities
and Wilson, tribes were asked to consider The exhibition remains on display through
how they wanted their communities to be April 2 in the Nancy Johnston Records Gal-
represented through the image. In sharing lery and is made possible, in part, by grants
authorship, an act of incredible generosity from the National Endowment for the Arts
on the part of the artist, Wilson fostered reci- and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Vi-
procity and respect, affirming that collabora- sual Arts.
tion serves a powerful role in working with
Native peoples.” An educational space within the exhibi-
tion provides hands-on art activities and a
PHOTO/SYNTHESIS serves as an exten- photo booth encouraging visitors to consider
sion of a greater body of work, the Critical portrayal in their own photographs. A gallery

Changes in Elder Care amidst
budget cuts in 2017
cember. Lori Penner, Cheyenne & medical assistance will be
By Rosemary Stephens In addition to food assis- Arapaho Elder Care Program offered twice a year, instead
Editor-in-Chief director said. of quarterly with the amount
tance, the Elder Care Pro- of $200 remaining the
The Cheyenne & Arapa- gram has always assisted Penner, who has worked same. Dental assistance was
ho tribes are one of the few with areas of medical, dental all over the country, knows changed to twice a year, in-
tribes in Oklahoma who pro- and cooling/heating assis- when there is a budget cut stead of quarterly, again the
vide regular monthly assis- tance. However, due to bud- the first cuts come with staff. amount of $200 remaining
tance to all their elders with- get cuts across the board for the same. There will no lon-
in the tribe. the year 2017, the frequency “And in our case instead ger be assistance for dentures
of assistance in these areas of taking $483,000 away and hearing aids.
Currently there are ap- have changed. from our elders, we started
proximately 2,210 elders and with the staff and then made Another change now in
there are 1,928 who have “We have reduced our other cuts in areas that would place is winter heating and
completed applications to staff by five individuals not take away from our el- summer cooling assistance
receive a $150 a month food when we were given this ders. That’s my primary con- will now be one month’s as-
check. In January the Elder budget reduction. We looked cern … we are here to serve sistance.
Care Program distributed at each employee’s ability our people, our elders and
$289,200 in food payments to come to work, what posi- my primary focus is and will “On some of these areas,
alone. And as an added bo- tions we could combine and be on the elders,” she said. we really took a look at and
nus, elders receive holiday where we could be more ef- found that most had access to
checks in November and De- ficient in our work habits,” Some of the changes that
took affect Jan. 1, 2017 were Elder Care / pg. 5

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Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 7

January 30th January 21st Gone but not forgotten You left us without warning,
Wishing my beautiful baby, Happy Birthday Angeline Pedro, Shannon Duke Blackwolf Not even a good-bye,
Mary Ella Mowatt, her very mom! Thank you for being such
1st Happy  Birthday! Also, a great mother and grandma. Rip son 1/23/2007 And I can’t seem to stop,
to my wonderful husband Wishing you many more blessed It is 10 years since you left us. Asking the question why?
and baby’s father, Ronnie birthdays. We all love you mom. Love you, from all of your loved I didn’t see this coming,

Mowatt. I cherish every ones. It hit us by surprise,
And when you left for Heaven,

A small part of me died.
Your smile could brighten

anyone’s day,
No matter what they were going

through,
And everyday for the rest of my

life,
I’ll be missing you.

January 19th January 9th Happy 2017
Happy 1st Birthday Happy 4th Birthday,
Genevieve Dorothy
Matthew Kendric
Goodblanket Kauley!! We love you.
Love, mom, grandma From all of your family!!
Dani and papa Goat

moment that we spend
together. Wishing many
more happy birthdays to Preparing now for ceremonies
come. You both are my
world. I love you two so ‘Respectfully submitted’ by Max Bear, Director
very much, Anne Pedro - Culture & Heritage Program

momma I hope everyone had can be dried out and stored
wonderful holidays. As we away for later use as well as
In Loving Memory begin this calendar new year buffalo.
we are coming closer to the
Amos Malcolm Barbara Hill Edward Harrison Jr. Gilbert Richard Arapaho and Cheyenne cer- This has been a practice
Beaver Jr. Jan. 1, 1938 Aug. 23, 1964 Curtis emonies and they will be of our tribes for many gen-
Dec. 26, 2016 Jan. 1, 2017 here before you know it. erations and is still practical
June 16, 1952 April 11, 1954 today. The Culture & Heri-
Jan. 8, 2017 Wake services were held Wake services were held Jan. 5, 2017 I would like to ask that tage program will continue
for Barbara Hill on Dec. 29, for Edward Harrison Jr. on everyone prepare and take to host an open invite to
Wake services were held 2016 at the El Reno Indian Jan. 5 at the Smith Funeral Wake services were held inventory of what you may the annual buffalo butch-
for Amos Malcolm Beaver Baptist Church in El Reno, Home Chapel in Anadarko, for Gilbert Richard Curtis on need and start saving mon- ers as much as three to four
Jr. Jan. 11 at the Clinton In- Okla. Okla. Jan. 10 at the Clinton Indian ey. times this year for all people
dian Baptist Church in Clin- Baptist Church in Clinton, to obtain meat needed for
ton, Okla. Funeral services were Funeral services were Okla. Start working out or ceremonies. Remember to
held Dec. 30 at the Canton held Jan. 6 at the same ven- walking, eating healthy and pray throughout the process
Funeral services were Gym in Canton, Okla., fol- ue, followed by an Interment Funeral services were drinking water because it and include your helpers as
held Jan. 12 at the same ven- lowed by an Interment at the at the Family Cemetery in Ft. held Jan. 11 at the Clinton takes discipline to be cere- needed.
ue, followed by an Interment Redbird Cemetery in Long- Cobb, Okla. Community Center, fol- monial, not only one time of
at the Clinton Indian Ceme- dale, Okla. lowed by an Interment at the the year but throughout the These are the ways of
tery. Colony Cemetery. year. our folks and it stems from
the original teachings. It is
Do not depend on others up to us as Cheyenne and
or wait until the last minute Arapaho people to carry on
to get what you need. Part those traditions that have
of the sacrifice is to use kept our culture and identity
your own resources and rely as it is today.
on your loved ones to com-
plete your vow. There is We are truly blessed to
still time in hunting season still have our ceremonial
to acquire meat and the deer ways and culture and we
are abundant on our tribal must live together to pre-
lands within our Cheyenne serve these ways because
and Arapaho territories. they are worth our total care
The meat from wild game and attention.

William Kacey Sankey was born Feb. 2, 1985 in Clinton, Bonnie Classen Day, Tommie TERO Job Bank
Okla. to Winslow and Tonita (Fingernail) Sankey and passed Sampson, Jordon Whiteskunk Recruitment & Contractor
away Jan. 6, 2017. Kacey, as we all knew him, graduated and Keva White. Nephews
from Canton High School with the class of 2004. He enjoyed Jeremy, Blake, Nick, Bri- Certification
and loved being around his children, going to the casinos and an, Keith and Craig Phillips,
being around his brothers. Frank and Nelson White and ATTENTION:
Jaden Sankey, 11 grandchil- General Laborers
Kacey was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers dren and one great-grand son;
Milton Sankey and Crawford Sankey, and one sister Lorenda numerous cousins and other Contractors
Fay Sankey. extended family. Construction Tradesmen

He is survived by his sons Milton Kacey Sankey and Jaco- Traditional wake services ONLY SERIOUS APPLICANTS NEED APPLY
by Andrew Sankey, brothers Winslow (Chubby) Sankey Jr. were held Jan. 12, 2017 at Hosted by the Employment and Training Administra-
and Robert Sankey of the home in Hammon, Okla. Sisters the Canton Native American tion (ETA) Program that administers the Tribal Employ-
Carol Phillips of Hammon, Okla., Hattie White of Ethete, Gymnasium in Canton, Okla. ment Rights Office (TERO). Lunch Provided
WY and Corliss Black of Canton, Okla., aunts Christine Starr Funeral services were held
and Louise Whiteeagle of Hammon, Okla., Gloria St. Claire Jan. 13 at the same venue with Rev. Donnie Ahhaitty, Rev. WHERE: Native American Church (NAC)
of Fort Washakie, WY, Flora Swallow of Riverton, WY and George Akeen Jr., Elvin Kenrick and Alexander Sankey offi- WHEN: Jan. 23, 2017, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Frances Swallow of Busby, MT, sister-in-law Rhonda San- ciating. An Interment followed at the Canton Cemetery under
key of Lamedeer, MT, uncles John David Whiteeagle of the direction of Pierce Funeral Home. CONTACT: Thomas Fasthorse, Adm. Asst.-TERO
Hammon, Okla., Clyde Wallowingbull of Ethete, WY, nieces Officer (405) 422-7490

Reversing Obama’s last-minute land grab
By Alexandra Desanctis

The GOP plans to restore con- puts vast pieces of land into the months, but it’s unclear whether the that have already been made. This ready gathered to express disapprov-
trol of more than a million acres to hands of the federal government president’s decision is reversible. would suggest that President Trump al over the Gold Butte monument,
the people of Utah and Nevada. In alone, removing power from state In designating these monuments, will not be able to stop these latest even as environmental-protection
the waning hours of his presidency, lawmakers and thus removing con- Obama acted under the authority designations in Utah and Nevada. groups and the state’s Democratic
Barack Obama has designated more trol from the people of Utah and Ne- granted to him by the Antiquities lawmakers laud the new designa-
than 1.5 million acres for two new vada. These new monuments aren’t Act of 1906. He has used the An- Even so, Senator Mike Lee of tion. For his part, Nevada governor
national monuments, Bears Ears in the first occasion for such concerns tiquities Act 29 times during his Utah is dedicated to limiting the Brian Sandoval lamented the fact
Utah and Gold Butte in Nevada. to surface, especially in the western presidency to enact similar execu- scope of this decision, whether or that the president “bypassed Con-
State lawmakers in the region have part of the country. tive decisions about land. Franklin not it can be fully undone. For ex- gress and the public” in making this
for years debated creating these Roosevelt is the only president to ample, it might be possible to nar- decision.
monuments and had yet to reach a The federal government controls have acted under the authority of row the Bears Ears monument to
conclusion before Obama made his 25 percent of all land in the U.S., 50 this measure more frequently. a few hundred acres, which would The state’s attorney general,
controversial move. percent of land west of the Rocky protect the actual site from destruc- Adam Laxalt, called the designa-
Mountains and 85 percent of the When the Act was first created tion but wouldn’t take up the vast tion a “unilateral land grab,” say-
The Bears Ears monument will land in Nevada. Several Utah politi- in the early 20th century, it allowed expanse of 1.35 million acres. But ing that Obama’s decision made a
take up an astounding 1.35 mil- cians have outspokenly opposed the the president to keep historical or Lee doesn’t plan to stop there. In a “last-minute attempt to cement his
lion acres, a region bigger than the Bears Ears designation, both before prominent archeological sites from recent op-ed, he promised to fight environmental legacy by undermin-
state of Delaware, and the Gold the White House made the decision being immediately destroyed, in to repeal the Antiquities Act to pre- ing local control of Nevada’s com-
Butte monument will cover nearly official and after the president an- times when such destruction might vent future presidential overreach. munities, and damaging our jobs
300,000 acres in an area often re- nounced the move. In a Fox News come too quickly for Congress to Utah’s senior senator, Orrin Hatch, and economy.”
ferred to as Nevada’s portion of the interview last week, Utah repre- prevent. Monument designations also criticized the decision, calling
Grand Canyon. In a statement, the sentative Jason Chaffetz said he is such as those made by President it an “attack on an entire way of We will soon learn whether the
president asserted that these mon- firmly opposed to the Bears Ears Obama present no emergency and life” and an “astonishing and egre- incoming administration can com-
uments “will protect places that a designation. thus ought to fall under Congress’s gious abuse of executive power.” pletely reverse President Obama’s
wide range of stakeholders all agree purview. As GOP lawmakers have Like Lee, Hatch plans to work with overreach. Whatever ensues, Re-
are worthy of protection.” He also “It’s one of the biggest land grabs argued, the Act was never meant to the new administration to reverse publican lawmakers intend to re-
claimed that his administration in the history of the United States, authorize this type of presidential the decision. move both this power and this land
“worked to ensure that tribes and and it was done as this midnight overreach. Supreme Court deci- from the federal government in
local communities can continue to monument in the waning hours of sions outlining the power granted Meanwhile, Utah’s attorney gen- order to restore it to the people of
access and benefit from these lands the Obama administration,” he said. to the president under this Act sug- eral, Sean Reyes, has already an- Utah and Nevada.
for generations to come.” Chaffetz expressed the hope that gest that a president can designate nounced his intention to file a law-
President Donald Trump and his land, but he might not have the au- suit against the federal government Alexandra DeSanctis is a Na-
But many state lawmakers dis- administration will reverse course thority to reverse land designations over the Bears Ears designation. tional Review Institute William F.
agree, arguing that this decision on these monuments in the coming Buckley Fellow in Political Jour-
In Nevada, protestors have al- nalism



Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 9

AARP Oklahoma
opens nominations
for 2017 Indian
Elder Honors

Ninth annual celebration to recognize
impact on Tribes, family and community

(OKLAHOMA CITY) Some of the Cheyenne and Arapaho elders who have been
AARP Oklahoma is accept- honored in the past for their contributions include Robert
ing nominations for its ninth Wilson (2012), Irene Williams (2013), Bill Tallbear (2013),
annual Indian Elder Hon- Dr. Ralph Dru (2014), Chief Moses Starr Jr. (2014), Ray-
ors to celebrate 50 Native mond ‘Red’ Stonecalf (2014), Chief Allen Sutton (2015) and
American elders who have Viola Hatch (2016).
positively impacted their
community, family, tribe and email [email protected]. Repealing Obamacare taxes
nation. Since its inception in The deadline for submitting gives the super wealthy $7
2009 AARP Oklahoma has nominations is May 1, 2017. million more a year
recognized 400 elders from
all 39-federally recognized Some of the Cheyenne for individuals in the market- Should President-elect icans derive from capital tal gains, which frequently
tribes and nations in Okla- and Arapaho elders who have place by selecting products Donald Trump and congres- gains, dividends and royal- accounted for a significant
homa. been honored in the past for and services of high quality sional Republicans make ties. share of their total income.
their contributions include and value to carry the AARP good on their pledge to dis-
“The AARP Indian Elder Robert Wilson (2012), Irene name.  As a trusted source for mantle the Affordable Care The top 400 highest-in- “Repealing the two ACA
Honors recognizes the ex- Williams (2013), Bill Tall- news and information, AARP Act, the repeal of a handful come taxpayers with average Medicare taxes, particularly
traordinary contribution of bear (2013), Dr. Ralph Dru produces the world’s largest of tax increases on individ- annual incomes of more than the 3.8 percent tax on in-
Indian elders, many of whom (2014), Chief Moses Starr circulation magazine, AARP uals and businesses and the $300 million each, would re- vestment and other unearned
have never been recognized Jr. (2014), Raymond ‘Red’ The Magazine and AARP elimination of a federal tax ceive an estimated average income, delivers tax cuts
before,” AARP Oklahoma Stonecalf (2014), Chief Al- Bulletin. AARP does not en- credit that subsidizes health annual tax cut of $7 million that are extremely tilted to
Volunteer State President Joe len Sutton (2015) and Viola dorse candidates for public insurance premiums likely as part of the repeal, accord- the top,” the report states.
Ann Vermillion said. Hatch (2016). office or make contributions would result in a massive ing to the study of Internal “In fact, the 0.4 percent of
to political campaigns or windfall for wealthy house- Revenue Service data.That households with income of
Last year’s honorees in- About AARP candidates. To learn more, holds and a financial setback would result in a $2.8 billion over $1million a year would
cluded teachers, veterans, AARP is a nonprofit, non- visit www.aarp.org or fol- for low and moderate-in- a year loss in tax revenue to reap 80 percent of the ben-
nurses, artists, tribal leaders, partisan organization, with low @aarp and our CEO @ come people, according to a the Treasury. efits of repealing these two
language and culture preser- a membership of nearly 38 JoAnn_Jenkins on Twitter. new study. provisions in 2017.
vationists and even a Pulitzer million that helps people Roughly 160 million
Prize-winning author. AARP turn their goals and dreams Indeed, the 400 high- households with incomes Similarly, the Urban Insti-
State Director Sean Voskuhl into ‘Real Possibilities’ by est income taxpayers in the below $200,000 would get tute last December published
said, “This event celebrates changing the way America country could receive mil- nothing from the repeal of an analysis of the effects of
a lifetime of service from defines aging. With staffed lions of dollars in tax relief these two taxes, according to Obamacare repeal suggest-
these distinguished elders. offices in all 50 states, the next year while middle and the report. ing that doing away with the
The common thread between District of Columbia, Puer- lower income Americans law would be a de facto tax
the honorees, regardless of to Rico, and the U.S. Vir- would come up empty or in Meanwhile, the repeal of cut in and of itself, with the
the contributions, is the com- gin Islands, AARP works to the hole, according to the Obamacare would effective- benefits disproportionate-
mitment to community and strengthen communities and report by the liberal-leaning ly raise taxes on about seven ly going to the wealthy and
service.” promote the issues that mat- Center on Budget and Policy million low-and-moderate very wealthy.
ter most to families such as Priorities. income families that cur-
This year’s Indian Elder healthcare security, financial rently qualify for health in- “Repealing the Afford-
Honors will be held Oct.3, security and personal fulfill- Obamacare is financed surance premium tax credits able Care Act would cut
2017 in Oklahoma City. ment. AARP also advocates by a combination of tax in- under the federal tax code. taxes significantly for the
Nomination applications are creases on individuals and Those credits, which can highest income one percent
online at www.aarp.org/ND- businesses, Medicare tax be used to purchase private of US households,” wrote
NElders. Nominations may increases and cost savings health insurance policies Howard Gleckman of the
be emailed to msourjohn@ measures, among others. through government-run Urban-Brookings Tax Pol-
aarp.org or mailed to AARP Those taxes, which have marketplaces, will be worth icy Center in Washington.
Oklahoma, 126 N. Bryant, long been criticized by Re- on average $4,800 this year. “At the same time, it would
Edmond, OK, 73034. Nom- publican lawmakers and spe- raise taxes on average for
inees must be an enrolled cial interest groups, poten- “The $2.8 billion a year low- and moderate-income
member of a federally-rec- tially could be wiped away total tax cut for the top households.”
ognized Oklahoma tribe or if the Republican-controlled 400, is roughly the value
nation, age 50+, and must Congress moves ahead with of premium tax credits that The reports are specu-
be living. Nominees do not plans to repeal Obamacare 813,000 people in the 20 lative in part because there
have to be AARP members. in the coming month or two, smallest states and Washing- is no way of knowing at
without a clear replacement ton, D.C. would lose com- this point the fate of these
For more information, plan. bined if the ACA is repealed tax increases which have
please contact Mashell Sour- without a replacement,” the been vital in operating the
john at 405-715-4474 or The study released on study notes. Obamacare program and
Thursday, Jan. 12 focused providing subsidies to many
on two Obamacare taxes Before the advent of the of the 20 million people who
that target the wealthiest 2010 health reform law, take part in the program.
households in the country Medicare taxes applied
but have virtually no effect only to wage and salary and As The Fiscal Times has
on middle and lower-income self-employment income, reported, it is now dawn-
Americans. One is a 0.9 and not to unearned income ing on GOP leaders that
percent federal Hospital In- from wealth, according to repealing the dozen or so
surance tax increase on indi- the study. That meant that major Obamacare tax in-
viduals with incomes above low and moderate income creases along with the pre-
$200,000 and couples with families with little if any un- mium subsidies for low and
incomes above $250,000. earned income felt the brunt middle-income Americans
The other is a 3.8 percent of the tax on practically all would seriously crimp their
Medicare tax on “unearned of their income, while the effort to devise and finance
income” that wealthy Amer- wealthiest taxpayers owed a substitute health insurance
no Medicare taxes on their program down the road.
hefty dividends and capi-


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