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Oklahoma Indian Nations CULTURE + EVENTS

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FEATURES

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NOV Cover photograph & above by Jeffery Newbury

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Oklahoma Casinos & Entertainment NOVEMBER 2009

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G AT H E R I N G S BINGER NOV 14 SATURDAY 10-5 Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Complex http://www.caddonation-nsn.gov/Fall Festival.pdf 5 miles east of Binger, OK 405-656-2344 x209, kpenrod@caddonation.org

Caddo Heritage Museum Fall Festival A day of celebration, including: Traditional Caddo Artist Demonstrations, Storytelling, Native Arts and Crafts, Food, Live Entertainment, and Raffles.

ALL NOVEMBER WEDNESDAYS 6PM Caddo Nation Cultural Building

Caddo Language Classes

EDMOND NOV 15 SUNDAY 2-10 UCO Campus, Nigh University Center, 3rd Fl http://www.uco.edu 100 N. University Dr, 405-974-2224 Information: 918-688-1740

University of Central Oklahoma Fall Gourd Dance

Native Cinema Showcase In celebration of American Indian Heritage Month, this program features new voices and new stories from Native America. Co-presented by American Indian Cultural Center & Museum.

NOV 16 MONDAY 11-2 Oklahoma State Capitol Rotunda Contact Wilson Seawright, wilson.seawright@okdhs.org

Oklahoma Native American Day Featuring exhibition booths, traditional Native American music and food. This free event commemorates the accomplishments of Oklahoma’s Native Americans.

TALEQUAH ALL NOVEMBER FRIDAYS -SATURDAYS 1-5 Showings also by appointment Cherokee Artists Association Gallery http://www.cherokeeartistsassociation.org 202 E 5th St, 918-458-0008

Cherokee Artists Association Featured Artist of the Month: Bobby Martin

All Gourd Dance Program, including: Dance Contest, Arts & Crafts, and Food.

NOV 21 SATURDAY 4- 6 Cherokee Heritage Center http://www.cherokeetourismok.com/EventCalendar 1192 S Keeler Dr, Talequah, OK 918-456-6007, 888-999-6007

OKLAHOMA CITY

Cherokee Moccasin Classes

NOV 5 - 8 Oklahoma City Museum Of Art http://www.okcmoa.com/film 415 Couch Dr, 405-974-2224

Historical perspective and the techniques of pucker toe moccasin making will be presented. $45 fee and registration required. For more info please call the Cherokee Heritage Center.

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G AT H E R I N G S OSAGE DELEGATION TO SISTER CIT Y MONTAUBAN, FR ANCE

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SUNSET/MOONRISE WATCH TALLGRASS PRARIE OSAGE RESERVATION

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P O O L AW V I S I O N I M A G E S B Y G R A N D FAT H E R A N D G R A N D S O N

See “Perspectives on Poolaw: The Art of Thomas Poolaw (Kiowa) and the Influences of Horace Poolaw” at the Jacobson House Native Art Center in Norman, through November 19.

Thomas Pooolaw found his own interpretation of his grandfather’s photographs, and now Horace Poolaw’s images have made the journey into this new medium with his grandson.

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C H E ROK E E NAT ION H E R I TAGE CE N T E R H O N O R I N G T H E PA S T

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H E C H E R O K E E Nation has always honored its past with an eye on the future. There is no better example of this commitment than the Cherokee

Heritage Center. The Cherokee National Historical Society was formed in 1963 by a group of visionary Cherokee citizens who shared a desire to establish a permanent culture keeping institution for the Cherokee people. To accomplish their goals, they secured forty-four wooded acres near Tahlequah, Oklahoma the seat of the Cherokee Nation, and established the Cherokee Heritage Center (CNHS).

The site was selected for its historical connection to the Nation, as it was once the location of the

BY LINDA MAISCH

Photographs courtesy Cherokee Nation

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Cherokee Female Seminary.

The seminary was established by the Cherokee Nation in 1850 as one of the first institutions of higher learning for women west of the Mississippi River. Trustees continue to translate their vision into programs which today encompass a reconstructed Ancient Village and the Cherokee National Museum. CNHS offers other interpretive programs and features as well, such as educational workshops and special events, which support their goal for the preservation and promulgation of the Cherokee culture.

ANCIENT VILL AGE

The Ancient Village has been and remains the oldest and most enduring attraction at the Cherokee Heritage Center. The village at Tsa-La-Gi was dedicated and opened to the public on June 27, 1967, by Society President Keeler before an audience of over 5,000 people. Starting with a work crew of twelve full-blood Cherokees, the initial effort involved selective clearing of the jungle of vines, bushes and trees which covered the entire site, and filling the sink holes that had a century before been a small basement under the old seminary building, as well as excavating and salvaging foundation rock from the old seminary for later use. The force soon grew to four crews with up to 52 Cherokees employed. With an eye on authenticity, hand labor, native materials and ancient methods were used in order to create the most authentic atmosphere possible.

Council House Tour

A three-month “villager” training program, conducted in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Northeastern Oklahoma State College, was instituted to ensure cultural accuracy. Over fifty Cherokees were trained as “villagers” and guides to demonstrate practices and share the history of a 17th century Cherokee village.

Today a new generation of villagers and guides give visitors a glimpse of what life was like in a Cherokee village before European contact. Visitors are given guided tours of the village where they can learn about Cherokee history and practices.

During a tour, a visitor could see demonstrations ranging from flint knapping to basketry; from pottery to bow making.

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MUSEUM

Stickball Demonstration

Great care was taken to ensure the building housing the Cherokee National Museum was a fitting tribute to the Cherokee people.

The structure was designed by Cherokee architect and Cherokee National Historical society board member, Charles Chief Boyd.

The design symbolizes a traditional Cherokee dwelling, built low to the ground and illuminated at both ends by natural lighting. The museum serves five main functions: it houses the permanent Trail of Tears exhibit; features a variety of temporary Exhibits; hosts two major art shows each year; and is home to the genealogy center. Also is a reconstructed Indian Territory-period town called Adams Corner.

TRAIL OF TEARS EXHIBIT

Working in conjunction with the National Parks Services, the Cherokee Heritage Center is proud to permanently house this exhibit which explores the forced removal of Cherokees from their indigenous territory to “Indian Territory�, present day Oklahoma.

The exhibit is staged in six galleries, each of which, through documentation and artifacts, concentrates on specific aspects of Cherokee history and culture.

ARCHIVES

The Cherokee Heritage Center Archives keeps valuable records of the Cherokee people and makes them available to the public. The Archives consist of mainly text-based primary source records and include collections of government and private documents, photographs, posters, maps, architectural drawings books, papers and articles focusing on Cherokee history and culture. The goal of the Archives is to provide free and full access to these

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Adams Corner Historic Village

materials, and to capture and preserve research that might otherwise be lost.

RURAL VILL AGE

Adams Corner Rural Village is a collection of seven buildings representing Cherokee life in the 1890s before Oklahoma statehood. The replicated small settlement officially opened June 15, 1979. At first glance, 1890s community life appears to be tranquil to our modern eyes. Yet, the era was actually a turbulent time as had been several other threatening decades such as the 1830s with the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and the 1860s with the Civil War as experienced by the Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S. Keeler Dr, Park Hill www.cherokeeheritage.org, 918-456-6007, 888-999-6007

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CASINOS

As an active community partner, River Spirit Casino provides a positive economic impact for Tulsa and surrounding towns. Proceeds from gaming operations help to fund a variety of Muscogee (Creek) Nation service programs such as housing, education, elderly assistance and healthcare.

R I VER SP I R I T C A S I NO P R E S E N T S C H EC K T O G I R L S I N C. O F T U L S A COUNTY

Girls Inc. of Tulsa County’s mission is “To inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.” With this mission in mind River Spirit Casino fashioned an opportunity for guests of the casino to give a donation to the Girls Inc. cause through the “Giving Power, Getting Rewards” promotion. Casino guests could donate $10 or more to Girls Inc. and receive $10 in Rewards Play on their Infinity Card, which is the name of the Players Club card at River Spirit Casino.

On October 6, River Spirit Casino presented a check for $13,721 to Girls Inc. of Tulsa County.

This presentation was a celebration of the Casino’s contribution to the organization.

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Check presentation ceremony to Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. develops research-based informal education programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. Major programs address math and science education, pregnancy and drug prevention, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention and sports participation.

Tiffany Ellis “40 Under 40”

R I VER SP I R I T’S T I FFANY E LL I S Named Nat i ve Amer ic an 4 0 UNDER 4 0

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American 40 Under 40” list. The NCAIED honored these emerging American Indian professionals at the black-tie, “Native American 40 Under 40” Recognition Reception, held at Tulsa’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on September 18.

“Native American 40 Under 40” award winners are young exceptional individuals from across the nation. These talented American Indian professionals were chosen based on their demonstration of leadership, initiative and dedication to accomplish impressive and significant goals in their businesses and communities, towards the further progression of Indian Country.

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R ACI N G

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T YPES O F WAG E RS

H O RS E R ACI N G TE RMS

WIN

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The sum of all wagers bet on a race or a card or during some period of time

You win if your horse finishes 1st

PL ACE

You win if your horse finishes 1st or 2nd

JUVENILE

SHOW

LENGTH

DAILY DOUB LE

MAIDEN

2 yr-old horses

Measure of distance based on the average length of a horse

You win if your horse finishes 1st, 2nd or 3rd

A horse that has not won a race

You win if you choose the winners of 2 races

PARIMUTUELS

EX ACTA

You win if you choose the 2 horses finishing 1st and 2nd in exact order.

TRIFECTA

You win if you choose the first 3 finishers in their exact order.

PICK 6

You win if you choose the winner of 6 consecutive races. Wagers must be placed before the 1st of the 6 races.

OKL AHOMA CITY

REMINGTON PARK 1 Remington Pl http://www.okindiangaming.org, 800-456-9000 Live Racing in August: 21, 28, 29,31 Stakes Races: 22, 23, 30 Simulcasts Daily

SALLISAW

BACKSTRETCH

BLUE RIBON DOWNS 3700 W Cherokee St http://www.blueribbondowns.net, 918-775-7771 Live Racing in August: every Fri-Sun Stakes Races: 15, 29, 30 Simulcasts Daily

DARK DAY

CL AREMORE

H O RS E R AC I N G TE RMS

ACROSS THE BOARD

A bet made on 1 horse to Win, Place or Show

The straightaway of the track away from the grandstand

Day at a racetrack when there is no racing

DERBY

Stakes race for 3 yr-olds

DISTAFF

A race for female horses

FURLONG

A distance measuring 1/8th of a mi

WILL ROGERS DOWNS Hwy 20, 3 mi E of Claremore http://www.cherokeecasino.com, 918-283-8800 Live Racing in August: every Fri-Sun Stakes Races: 15, 29, 30 Simulcasts Daily

Bettors collect on the total money wagered after deduction of the house percentage

ROUTE

[in Thoroughbred racing] Any distance greater than 1 mi

SCR ATCH

A horse that has been withdrawn from a race

SPRINT

[in Thoroughbred racing] Any distance less than 1 mi

CO LO RS O F H O RS ES

BAY

Brownish body coat with black points

B L ACK- B L ACK No brown or tan patches

DARK BAY or B ROWN - B ROWN Coat with areas of tan

CHESTNUT

Reddish brown color varying from a dark liver color to coppery-gold

GR AY or ROAN

Combination of white with any one or several of the colors listed above

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FRESH MARKET BUFFET

Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino – Bartlesville Reviewed by Likes-to-be-Late Traveling in the Osage in fall is always a pleasure: good weather, wide open skies and prairie, trees turning colors. But what is one to do when hunger strikes on the road less traveled? One option is to head to the Osage Bartlesville MDE Casino to hit the Fresh Market Buffet. It’s an event in itself, and with gaming, Karoke on Thursday and live bands on Friday and Saturday nights—Wah Numbre (Osage for “Let’s Eat”) at MDE! Monday is Country Cooking from 4:30 to 9 PM. If you are in the area for hunting and fishing—skip the gunfire, and still get the game. There’s quail, game hen, ribs, briskit, frog legs, catfish—all prepared fresh in-house.

The price is certainly right—all you can eat for $12.

Friday is Surf and Turf—with emphasis on seafood. For $18.95 and from 4:30 -10 PM you can help yourself to chilled or fried jumbo shrimp, fried catfish fillets and calamari, and a favorite not often seen in these parts: alligator. Manager Vann Labadie almost got giddy telling me about this specialty, and he was so right, it was hot and tender and as much a taste treat as I remember. Also a welcome sight was grilled mahi-mahi and baked salmon. Both tasted really fresh and had just the right seasoning.

The highlight for me was the crab legs—they kept coming, and I kept eating. Same for my dining partner with the fresh oysters on the half shell. Still missing something? There’s also mussels, clams, and frog legs, and for meat eaters, a large Prime Rib. If there is any room left on your plate, you can close the gap with scalloped or mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, a ton of fresh fruit, and a salad and soup bar that stretches half the link of the restaurant. And don’t forget dessert-an entire display case to choose from- including what is reported to be the best homemade bread pudding on the reservation!

I didn’t think I was a fan, but this bread pudding was truly delicious.

What makes this buffet work is its “from scratch” approach, which is readily apparent in the taste of the food. The only thing missing for me that night was rice—and possibly something Cajun like crawfish etoufee or jambalaya. The attentive wait staff assured me there are variations, so I’ll be back to try my luck and to eat at Fresh Market Buffet in the Million Dollar Elm in Bartlesville.

Wah Numbre!

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Turn South, and drive 9 miles to County Road 2145.

Turn North and drive 3.5 miles to the Casino.

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