Dominguez Hills Pow Wow Program 2013

C A L I F O R N I A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y, D O M I N G U E Z H I L L S

3rd Annual Pow Wow Honoring Native American Indian Victims of Crime and Violence

National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 21-27 April 20 - 21, 2013

Saturday, 11:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Sunday, 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

CSU Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747

HEAD STAFF Spiritual Leader

Head Woman Dancer

JIMI CASTILLO

PATTY DAWSON

Tongva

San Carlos Apache

Master of Ceremony

Head Gourd Dancer

JOHN DAWSON

RAYMOND DEER

San Carlos Apache

Pima/Kiowa

Arena Director

Host Northern Drum

VICTOR CHAVEZ Dine

Head Man Dancer

GEORGE LONE ELK Northern Cheyenne

CHANGING SPIRITS Host Southern Drum

SOONER NATION Flute

MAC LOPEZ

CONTENTS Greetings from CSUDH President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Pow Wow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Drum & Dancers’ Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Head Staff & Pow Wow Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Welcome On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of California State University, Dominguez Hills, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome the Native American community to campus for the 3rd Annual Pow Wow, honoring Native American victims of crime and violence.

In point of fact, this is the fourth Pow Wow to be held on this campus. The first Cal State Dominguez Hills Pow Wow occurred in 1981 and prompted then-Mayor Tom Bradley to write a letter to the Native American community congratulating them on its success. Its return was 30 years in the making, but in 2011, with strong support of the Native American community, the campus brought the Pow Wow back and it is now in its third consecutive year.

Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Special Tribute to Mamie Daugomah Bohay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Native American Indian Victims of Murder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sponsors & Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Celebration Pow Wow in Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Head Staff for Oklahoma Pow Wow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

This is my first year leading Cal State Dominguez Hills – and this will be my first Pow Wow – but in learning about its history here I am most touched by something Head Gourd Dancer Earl Steen of the Muscogee Creek Nation intimated after that 2011 event; that the Native American community had never felt so welcome on our campus.

My hope for today doesn’t end with our indigenous people feeling welcome simply over the course of a Pow Wow, but rather it begins with them knowing that they are always welcome at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

Sincerely,

Dr. Willie J. Hagan Interim President

Victor Chavez and John Dawson (Image courtesy of Roxanne Haynes)

PROGRAM for April 20-21, 2013

SATURDAY 11:00 am

Gourd Dance

12:00 noon Grand Entry Invocation

Flag and Victory Song

Post Colors

Head Staff Introductions

Royalty Introductions

Welcoming Remarks, President Willie Hagan 12:30 pm

Dancing, Exhibition, Tribal, Social, and Specials Flute Player, Mac Lopez Azteca Dancers

6:45 pm

Closing Prayer Dance Out

SUNDAY 11:00 am

Gourd Dance

12:00 noon Grand Entry Invocation

Flag and Victory Song

Post Colors

Head Staff Introductions

Royalty Introductions 12:30 pm

Dancing, Exhibition, Tribal, Social, and Specials Mother’s Day Honoring Song

5:45 pm

Closing Prayer Dance Out

Spiritual Leader James (Jimi) Castillo and his lovely wife Jeanette.

* As we are on Indian Time, the program is subject to change without notice.

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THE POW WOW

THE ARENA The arena area is blessed by the Spiritual Leader at the onset of the Pow Wow. After the arena is blessed, the arena is sacred ground, and the circle area is reserved for dancers, drums, and ceremony.

Your cooperation in keeping the sacredness of the circle is greatly appreciated.

Please keep your children with you at all times (no running or playing in the arena) and keep the arena entry (the East Gate) clear.

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Pow Wows are a critical part of American Indian society. Often the glue that holds a community together helping to maintain continuity in times when increased outside pressures try to force changes that threaten Indian identity. Pow Wows help fulfill social and spiritual functions acting as an arena where people can visit friends and relatives, honor members of the community, celebrate happenings in the community, and take part in dancing, prayers, and rituals helping reinforce traditions and model the culture for the children so that “the people might live.”

While this list is by no means comprehensive, it will give you some guidance as to what you will see and experience at the Pow Wow. The thing to always bear in mind is that Pow Wow is a joyous celebration of Native American culture and tradition. All are welcomed to share in the richness and beauty.

Some of the various components of the Pow Wow include: The Spiritual Leader It is customary to invite the Spiritual Leader from the tribe to which the land belongs. In Los Angeles, this would be the Tongva (also known as the Gabrielino). The Spiritual Leader blesses the arena and helps fill the spiritual needs of the people.

The Master of Ceremonies The Master of Ceremonies (MC) acts as the “host” or voice that presides over the timing of the Pow Wow. The MC is responsible for keeping the Pow Wow moving in an orderly and timely manner.

He notifies the dancers, directs the drums in the order and type of song they will play, and makes announcements of general interest to all present.

Historically, the MC was the camp crier that would gather the people to inform them of ceremonies or other events taking place.

The Arena Director The Arena Director directs activities in the arena and helps ensure appropriate behavior. Sometimes the Arena Director is accompanied by a Whip Man who sees that the arena is treated with respect.

The Arena Director is equivalent to a SergeantAt-Arms maintaining order in the arena, ensuring protocol is followed, and assisting the dancers, the MC, Pow Wow officials, and the Head Staff in carrying out the Pow Wow. Head Man/Woman Dancer These dancers are chosen to lead the Pow Wow proceedings based on his or her knowledge of dances, protocol, and traditions. Generally, no one else dances until one or both of the Head Dancers begin the particular dance or set of dances.

Host Southern Drum, Sooner Nation

THE DRUM “The Drum” consists of a group of singers surrounding the Pow Wow drum with a lead singer. Most Pow Wows have a Northern Drum and Southern Drum who perform different songs and styles depending on what is happening in the arena. Other drums are invited to join around the arena. The drum is considered sacred as it is “The Heartbeat of the People,” and it is the central feature to the Pow Wow or any other Native American gathering. At the Pow Wow, each drum comes prepared with a repertoire of as many as 200 songs. The singers must know the appropriate song for the various Pow Wow events and dances.

Divided into Southern and Northern styles, the listener will notice singing which differs in tempo, pitch, song configuration, and style.

The Southern Drum Southern Drum is style of singing and drumming from the Southern Plains, especially Oklahoma. Songs may have breaks or pauses, the cadence is generally slower, and the pitch is lower than Northern Style.

The Northern Drum Northern Drum is the Northern Plains style of singing and drumming. Songs are generally in four parts with a tailing end, with no breaks or pauses, and uses higher pitch singing.

The Head Singer Head Singer is the lead singer, most often from the Host Southern Drum. He holds the honorary position, and chooses the appropriate song(s) and leads the drum.

Sooner Nation (Southern Drum) The Sooner Nation Southern Drum is comprised of a group of young men that are accomplished singers in their own right. Now living in the Southern California area, most of these singers are originally from Oklahoma and their songs are of the southern style. This drum group consists of singers from the Kiowa, Kickapoo, Creek, Navajo & Comanche tribes. They have been chosen as Host Drum and Head Singers at many powwows throughout California and the United States.

DANCERS’ REGALIA The dancers’ clothing is called “regalia.” Please do not refer to the clothing of the dancer as a “costume.” Doing so could be taken as an offense, though the dancer may not voice it.

Among traditional dancers it is thought that only clowns and actors wear costumes.

A dancer’s regalia is a unique expression of spirit, often comprised of heirlooms and other articles handmade by family and friends handed down from generation to generation.

Please do not touch a dancer’s regalia or photograph without first asking permission.

These men have the expertise of knowing the various styles of songs and do not hesitate when asked to sing such. They come from a long line of distinguished and well known singers who have passed on their knowledge and traditions to their sons and grandsons.

The lead singer Steve Bohay, Kiowa, has sung with various drum groups such as Red Tepee, Red Buffalo, Roubideaux Singers, Rainy Mountain, Hale & Company, Cozad Singers, Southern Thunder and is a member of the World Champion Southern Singers, Bad Medicine. Steve has also been Head Singer for the prestigious Kiowa Gourd Clan Celebration, Gourd Dance portion and War Dance, in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Changing Spirits (Northern Drum) The Changing Spirits Southern Drum is comprised of supporters of American Indian Changing Spirits Residential Recovery Center in Long Beach, California. Friends of Changing Spirits are community members, relatives, and/or alumni. American Indian Changing Spirits Recovery Center is a culturally relevant program that includes drumming, silver smithing, and sweat lodge and is run for and by the American Indian community.

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HEAD STAFF Head Man Dancer, George Lone Elk George Lone Elk from the Northern Cheyenne Nation dances in the Men’s Northern Traditional style. This is the second year he has been Head Man Dancer for Dominguez Hills, and this year he is helping us honor American Indian Victims of Crime.

Head Woman Dancer, Patty Dawson, San Carlos Apache On June 14, 2011. Patty Dawson, a Native American health care worker, was chased by a car for over two miles, with one male passenger and a driver who were screaming and threatening her. She pulled into a gas station to seek help and someone struck her knocking her to the pavement. She suffered a broken nose, crushed nasal passages, a broken bone under her eye, and was rendered unconscious. She had a small child in the back seat.

POW WOW ETIQUETTE ARRIVE AT THE START OF THE DAY The MC will often explain many of the events before they start. If a printed program is available use it to follow the day’s activities. The program may also include special rules of conduct.

STAND DURING SPECIAL SONGS Including the Grand Entry, Flag Song, Veteran’s Song, Memorial Song, as well as any Prayer Songs the MC indicates. Men and women should remove hats during these songs to show respect.

BRING YOUR OWN SEATING Unless you are a family member of the dancers, singers, drums, or Head Staff, please provide you own seating. Public seating/stands are often provided. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Please do not move chairs or blanket already set to make room for yours.

RESPECT REGALIA Never pick up or handle another person’s regalia without permission.

Besides regalia being expensive, many of the symbols represent families or nations, and some articles are sacred.

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Prosecutors refused to press hate crime charges although witnesses stated the perpetrators had swastika tattoos and were unknown to the victim. The jury finally convicted Jennifer Frazer of Battery with Serious Bodily injury.

Patty Dawson, although deeply affected by the memory of the violent attack can now begin to move on with a new sense of confidence and celebration. She thanked members of the community who travelled from near and far and sat through months of proceedings to support her through this ordeal.

Unfortunately, there may be another chapter to this story. As a family member of Jennifer Frazer was leaving the court, he paused to threaten her life in front of several witnesses.

DANCES Men’s Fancy Dance

Men’s Northern Traditional Dance

The Men’s Fancy Dance is characterized by copious beadwork, brilliant colors, double bustles and sometimes bustles at the arms. This dance takes grace, strength, and incredible coordination.

Created and developed in White Eagle, Oklahoma among the Ponca tribe.

The Men’s Northern Traditional Dancers wear elaborate bustles with eagle feathers. Headpieces or “roaches” are made of porcupine hair or the hair from the deer’s tail. Usually two eagle feathers adorn the center of the roach and are often placed in “spinners” to allow the feathers to twirl during the movement of the dance.

Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance Long-fringed shawls with colorful designs coordinate with beaded moccasins, leggings, capes, and hairties. Another spirited high-energy dance, this dance from the north country and has become more popular in recent years.The Lakota women introduced this dance into the pow wow arena.

Grass Dance The Grass Dancer can be identified by the lack of bustles, long fringe or ribbons hanging gracefully from the regalia, and elaborately decorated pants, shirt, cuffs, apron and moccasins. Usually a “roach” with one feather adorns the head of the grass

dancer. Dancers often wear bells at the ankle that make for an auditory accompanyment to the fast and energetic movements of the grass dancer.

Ladies’ Cloth Dance The Ladies’ Cloth Dance is characterized by the slow, graceful walk and gentle sway in exact time to the music contribute to the stateliness of the dance. The gentle swaying motion of the shawl folded over the arm and motion of the body match the drumbeat. Much of the beaded work contain important symbols to the tribe or dancer. This dance is about control and stateliness.

The Jingle Dance This dance is characterized by the numerous jingle cones that “sing” with the dancer like the sound of many tiny bells. The story goes that an old Ojibwa man dreamed of the dance and made the dress for his daughter. The spirits were so pleased, the man made a miraculous recovery.

Ladies’ Traditional Buckskin Dance This dance is the epitome of stateliness and regality, and the dancer carries herself with dignity and absolute control. The buckskin dress decorated with elaborate beadwork is finely made and a thing of beauty. During the song, the Northern-style dancer will salute the drum with her feather fan. The Southern-style dancer witll gently bow the head.

Participants stand during the blessing and honoring songs. Men remove their hats in respect, and women wear or carry their shawls during this time or when entering the arena.

A Message from Head Man Dancer, George Lone Elk I’m of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, I am a father, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a son, a teacher, a student, a nephew, a protector, a friend to all, and I love all that is good. My Cheyenne name is High Back Wolf. My government name is George Lone Elk. Both my parents, may they rest in peace, are of the Cheyenne Tribe as well as their Fathers and Mothers before them. My Father, George Lone Elk, was taken away from our family when we needed him the most, through an act violence and murder. . . The way I heard the story about how my father was killed, was that the Denver Police beat him with their billy clubs, he became hospitalized, and died from a massive brain hemorrhage. My Grandmother Virginia Lost Leg was also taken from our family through an act of violence and murder; she was beaten and robbed.

She layed there all night and in the morning they found her, and she died about one in the afternoon. There was never any investigations for my Father or my Grandmother.

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SPECIAL TRIBUTE Mamie Daugomah Bohay Mamie Daugomah Bohay, Kiowa, moved to California from Oklahoma in 1953 along with her husband, Phil R. Bohay, Sr. Although the government relocation program was in progress at that time, they were not “relocation Indians.” They lived in California from 1953-1983. While living in California, Mamie was instrumental in the formation of LA’s first powwow club, The Drum and Feather Club and served as one of their first secretaries. She was also involved in the formation of the Golden State Gourd Society.

Mamie Daugomah Bohay was the coordinator for the LA Bi-centennial powwow that was held at CSUDH in 1981. She worked very hard to raise the funds needed to hold the event, the Princess Pageant, and dinner that was held as well. People came from as far away as Oklahoma to attend and participate.

She received recognition from Mayor Tom Bradley for her outstanding achievements in making this a wonderful event for the Native community and City of Los Angeles.

Mamie attended Riverside Indian School and the Haskell Institute graduating from Carnegie High School.

She attended CSU Los Angeles and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. She served as the Chair of the National Congress of American Indians Rules and Credentials Committee for many years in honor of her father James Daugomah who was a founding member of the NCAI. She served on the Board of Directors of the LA Indian Center, Treasurer of the American Indian Exposition Board, Kiowa Housing Authority Commissioner, two terms as Secretary of the Kiowa Business Committee, NCAI Tribal Delegate to the White House Conference on the National Indian Education Association and was a member of the American War Mother’s Kiowa Chapter 18.

Mamie received many recognitions and honors for her community involvement. She was selected for the Native American/Alaskan Women’s Resource Guide, received the Outstanding CETA participant National Award, Title II, Anadarko Agency Employee Award, State of Oklahoma Award of Recognition, Women in Tribal Government, and Women in Indian Country 2006.

Throughout all of these wonderful accomplishment, Mamie raised a family of 9 children and was also a working woman. She was a woman of many accomplishments and her family is extremely proud to call her “mom”.

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The Star Quilt Project

Native American Indian Parents, Family, and Friends of Victims of Murder What We Do Our many tribal traditions, culture, ceremonies, and beliefs can differ greatly; however when a murder occurs, we as Native American Indians have in common the heartbreak and overwhelming grief of the loss of a loved one. We tribal people have been taught from generation to generation to help one another. Our hope is that this organization will act as an arena for mutual support. Tribal governments and programs have attorneys and it is important that tribal members contact your tribal governments and tribal councils in regards to hiring attorneys to assist and work with families in their time of need and crisis. It is only by using our voice, we will be heard.

My name is Ben Lucero Wolf, and as a member of the Kiowa Nation and the father of two murder victims I am reaching out to you on behalf of my sons and nephews whom I raised, Benjamin Keith Wagner Zotigh, (Dec 8, 1987—Jan 4, 2011) and Shane Dean Zotigh (June 29, 1982—Aug 7, 2002). I love them both and miss them dearly.

We have formed this organization to give support to American Indian people who have lost love ones through violence or murder.

Currently, we are seeking support for the Star Quilt Project to help with dealing with our shared grief and to help act as our voice to the world. The Star Quilt will include the names, photos, tribal affiliations, and dates of the loved ones we have lost.

Anything you can contribute, no matter how small will help make this a reality. You can submit photos and information and any contributions you care to make to: Ben Lucero Wolf, PO Box 1764, Long Beach, CA, 90801. www.csudh.edu/csl/aii/ socialjustice.asp For tax deductible donations, please make checks payable to CSUDH Foundation, American Indian Initiative #8283

We’re making a difference. www.csudh.edu/csl/aii/socialjustice.asp

Protecting and Healing our Indian People For Native American Indians, murder is as much of a reality today as it was centuries past. The difference today is we are citizens just like all Americans. Issues we deal with are legal, social, emotional, and spiritual along with financial, federal, or local urban laws, as well as other issues that are placed upon us unexpectedly. Many laws differ from state to state, county to county, region, or city. Understanding the issues surrounding these laws and differences among jurisdictions can be a problem. c/o American Indian Institute (AII) at www.csudh.edu/csl/aii

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SPONSORS

SPECIALS Special for all Adult Women 50 years and older, Northern and Southern – in honor of all GLBT Victims of Violent Crimes. Sponsored by the CATSS, City Of Angels Two Spirit Society.

Tiny Tots – The family of Jazmin and Jorlena Jimenez, Kiowa Fancy Dance – Our Children are Sacred, Inc. of Santa Barbara County honoring Benjamin Wagner Zotigh and Shane Dean Zotigh Tiny Tots – American Indian Education Program of Santa Barbara County honoring all tiny tots victims of crime Dinner in honor of Kahlid Flimban, Powhattan/Blackfeet

CSU Dominguez Hills Foundation

American Indian Changing Spirits

The California State University, Dominguez Hills Foundation was incorporated in 1968 as a partner of the university to provide services and to develop and enhance programs that are an integral part of the educational mission of California State University, Dominguez Hills.

CSUDH Anthropology Department

For tax deductible donations, please make checks payable to Foundation AII # 8283 Phone (310) 243-3306 Center for Service Learning, Internships, & Civic Engagement The CSUDH Center for Service Learning, Internships & Civic Engagement (SLICE) is committed to facilitating and fostering quality experiential learning opportunities for students. www.csudh.edu/csl CSUDH American Indian Institute (AII) Our American Indian Insitute promotes education, health, culture, and social justice in the American Indian Community. Also, the Insitute aims to provide an arena to engage and promote current and future American Indian-related opportunities to the campus community. www.csudh.edu/csl/aii The family of Jazmin and Jorlena Jimenez

Jazmin and Jorlena Jimenez, with their mother Amanda Campos.

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The family of Jazmin and Jorlena Jimenez, Kiowa, are sponsoring a tiny tot contest on Sunday, in their honor as victims of crime. Two years ago, Jazmin was involved in a hostage situation with her father. Thankfully she was unharmed and has grown into a beautiful, happy girl. She lives with her mother Amanda Campos and baby sister Jorgie, who was in utero at the time, and enjoys attending preschool and playing softball. The Bohay and Campos family thank God for saving and blessing us with these beautiful babies!

CSUDH Behavioral Health Services CSUDH Center for Urban Environmental Research CSUDH University Library Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum Native American Indian Parents, Family, and Friends of Victims of Murder CSU Office of the Chancellor External Relations Petersen Automotive Museum The Ice House Comedy Club and Restaurant The Comedy and Magic Club Skirball Cultural Center Natural History Museum/ La Brea Tar Pits Angels Baseball Heard Museum Warner Grand Theatre Sequoia National Park The Museum of Tolerance Golf N’ Stuff Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Go Kart World The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Palm Springs Aerial Training Speedzone Knott’s Berry Farm Tribal Law & Policy

SPECIAL THANKS To CSU Dominguez Hills

To Jorge Haynes

Native American Indian Parents Families and Friends wishes to thank California State University, Dominguez Hills for all the support that has been given to our program and project and especially our pow wow celebrations here and in Oklahoma. Everyday there are many families throughout our country that fall victim to murder and crime. Efforts in building support are greatly needed to help families heal in times or crises.

Native traditions are sacred and a gift from our Creator God. Many blessings to all.

We wish to acknowledge and thank Jorge B. Haynes, senior director of external relations for the California State University Office of the Chancellor, for his steadfast commitment to Native American communities and his support of the Pow Wow and American Indian Institute at CSU Dominguez Hills.

– Ben Lucero Wolf

Jorge has served as the primary liaison between the CSU Chancellor’s Office and underrepresented communities in California and nationally. The CSU’s partnerships with African American churches, Latino organizations, Asian Pacific Islander representatives and Native American communities have created new pathways and support for academic preparation leading to a university education for traditionally underrepresented communities.

Jorge is retiring this year, but the effects of his work on behalf of the CSU will be felt for generations to come. We wish him the best!

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The CSUDH Anthropology Club is a community dedicated to enriching the lives of our Anthropology majors, minors and friends. Each of us has such varying interests, yet we are linked by our fascination and passion for the study of humanity: past societies, the development of our species, cultural issues, language structure and use, and social group interaction.

We are committed to helping each other succeed in our program, not only by holding each other accountable, but by creating a delightful and engaging atmosphere. Feel free to stop by and check out everything we have to offer!

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In Observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week 2013

“Honoring Victims of Crime” Celebration Pow Wow Saturday • April 27, 2013 Carnegie, OK • Red Buffalo Hall

A dance to honor the lives of loved ones and the victims, survivors, and families they left behind. We have invited several guest speakers and encourage family members of any Tribe to come and speak on their experiences with the criminal justice system in Indian Country during this event. We will also have a “Wall of Remembrance” for families that want to display photos, articles, or other memorabilia regarding their family member. We ask that you assemble these on a poster board for easy display and transport.

HEAD STAFF MC MC Head Singer Head Gourd Singer Head Man Dancer Head Lady Dancer Arena Director Honorable Elders

Eddie Masseet Martha Koomsa Perez Daniel Cozad Ruben Watan Cortney Yarahola Raven DeAnn Marshall Chiefy Butler Bill and Geneva Foote

SCHEDULE Guest Speakers, Information Booths 12:00–1:00 pm • Gourd Dancing 1:00–5:00 pm Supper Served at 5:30 pm • Social Dancing 7:00–11:30 pm Public Welcome • Arts & Crafts Vendors SPECIAL GUESTS: Suzanne Breedlove, State of OK/Director of Victims Services Jennifer Cole, Victims Specialist for the BIA Brian Hendrix, State of OK/Tribal Victims Witness Liaison CO HOST: Comanche Indian Veterans Association, Hub City Pow Wow Club Evening Dinner is dedicated to Bradley Jaylon Wahnee SPECIAL INVITATION: To all Tribal Organizations and Tribal Princesses.

SPECIAL THANKS TO Michelle Emmerson, Kiowa Tribal Social Services and SEUI Local 721, SEJC, and NAC. FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Ben Wolf at 405.532.2625 or or email Benwolf11kiowa@yahoo.com or contact Mrs. Sophia Cordova at 580.699.3387 Please visit www.csudh.edu/csl/AII/socialjustice.asp Not responsible for accidents, thefts, or injuries. No drugs or alcohol allowed.

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Head Staff

Pow Wow in Carnegie, OK on April 27, 2013

Head Man Dancer, Cortney Yarholar My name is Cortney Yarholar, I am an enrolled member of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma as well as descendent of the Creek, Pawnee and Otoe Tribes. I have a wonderful wife Courtney Tsotigh-Yarholar of the Kiowa Tribe and we are proud parents of Jude Scout Yarholar. My parents are Clarence and Patricia Yarholar. I also come from a long line of fancy dancers representing the Moore/Bravescout family.

I also sing with our family drum group, the Blackbird singers. I have been blessed to travel across Indian country to many powwows making friends and family along the way. In 2003 I attained my B.A. from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Native American Studies. In 2006 attained my Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Since then I have also been blessed to travel to many tribal communities and assist in developing multiple community health development projects and empowering youth. I am honored to have been asked to serve as head man dancer for this organization and to support their mission of outreach and support. MVTO !

Head Woman Dancer, Raven DeAnn Marshall Hello! My name is Raven DeAnn Marshall. I am the daughter of CW and JoAnn Springwater. I am of the Ponca, Navajo, and Keetoowah Tribes. My Ponca name is Glay-Dah-Way-Honga, meaning Lead Hawk. I am a descendent of the Yellowberry, Whitetail, and McDonald families of the Ponca Tribe. In 2007 I was crowned Tulsa Powwow Princess which began an amazing journey throughout Indian Country. The next year I was crowned Ponca Tribal Princess. As a part of my princess duties I traveled to Anadarko, OK to compete in the Miss American Indian Exposition Pageant. I competed against 12 other Tribal Princesses on tribal knowledge, language, and talent. At the end of the week I had the honor of representing my tribe as the 2010 Miss American Indian Exposition Princess.

I am a 2008 graduate of Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, OK. After I finished high school I went on to the University of Oklahoma to pursue a degree in Neo Natal Nursing. It has always been my goal to work in the medical field. After about a year into college I made the decision to become a United States Marine. I left for boot camp on November 29, 2010. The Corps decided that I would train to be an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. I graduated the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy on August 8, 2011 and was sent to Cherry Point, NC. I have made a home away from home here with my husband Justin Marshall and our son Enzo King Marshall.

Through all this I have not forgotten where I came from. I am very proud and fortunate to have the support of my family and my Native People back home. My parents and grandparents have instilled good morals in me and I will continue to do my part to pass it on to younger generations. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve as Head Lady. God has blessed myself and my family.

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In Memory

Jerome Joseph Muniz Wanda Whitefox with her husband

Shelleigh Tiger with her children

Jessica Jan Kaulay

Shane Zotigh

I'm not sure where to begin or what to tell you about the most loving person I have ever known. My mother, Angela Biggers. I could say that she is caring, beautiful, sassy, big hearted, funny, etc.

But the truth is we all remember her in different ways. She meant something different to all of us. She was someones friend, co-worker, aunt, niece, cousin, daughter, grand-daughter, sister, but the best thing I remember about her is that she is OUR MOTHER. She raised four children on her own. Our mother taught us to be who we wanted to be, to not take nothing from no one, and to stand together. She loved us unconditionally. She always gave us a kiss when we parted.

She always smelt like vanilla, she snorted sometimes when she laughed, she always sent quirky text messages.

Our memories of her are all we have because of the action of one man. Angela was stolen from her family the 6th of December, 2010. All we could do for months was ask questions. Why did he take her from us? How could you take someone else's life? Who gives you that right? As we sat across for the person who stole our mother, looking him in the eyes, we asked him these questions. He had no answer.

We miss and love our mother very much, no day goes by where she doesn't cross our minds. Because of her, we have grown closer, we cherish the big moments and celebrate the little moments. We make each day count because our mother is a constant reminder that anything can be stolen.

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In Memory Bradley Hilton Wahnee March 21, 1990 to September 22, 2009 At 19 years of age Bradley became an innocent victim of gang related violence when he was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. He was a Sophomore at Oklahoma City University at the time of his death, attending college on a four year academic scholarship. Bradley had dreams of becoming a doctor and was planning to go on to medical school after graduating from OCU. Bradley is the great-grandson of Joel and Carrie Sahmaunt, his maternal grandparents are Rev. Bill and Geneva Foote, paternal grandparents are the late Myers and Maggie Wahnee. He is the son of Kari and Ernest Wahnee and brother to Melissa Wahnee. He has one niece Juliana Wahnee and one nephew, Jaylon Wahnee. Bradley was an outstanding young man with great potential. He was very close to his family and loved them dearly. Brad’s family loves him more than words can say. Our hearts are forever broken. One day we will see him again! and be with him for all of eternity.

Margarita Ramirez Jerome Christopher Coleman Tiger

Angela Maynahonah

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Monte Roubideaux

Darryl "DJ" Davis Jr. was born Aug. 30th 1989 to Darryl Davis Sr. and Kim Davis (AHBOAH).

He was raised by his dad and stepmom Sharon Davis. He had 2 sisters Kelly and Carnisha and 2 brothers Bobby and Jeremy. He loved fishing, wrestling, and playing his guitar. Before DJ passed he was expecting a child with his girlfriend Courtney. His son Dakota was born August 10, 2012. DJ graduated from Capitol Hill high school and had just completed Job Corps for plumbing before his unexpected passing.

He was loved by anyone who knew or met him because he would help anybody. We miss and think about him every day. Now we focus on justice in memory of DJ.

Jessica Jan Kaulay

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