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EPA Official Co by Mike Brown David Gray, who serves as deputy administrator of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) South Central Region 6, headquartered in
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During Visit to Discuss New Lead, Copper Rule Dallas,Texas, met with Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee members and others in an
Pictured from left in the Sac and Fox Nation Cultural Center are: EPA Project Officer Tribal Liaison Curtis Hicks, Sac and Fox Nation Second Chief Don Abney, Sac and Fox Nation Secretary Jacklyn ing, Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Justin Wood, EPA Region Deputy
Oct. 10 special meeting held in the Sac and Fox Nation Cultural Center.
Administrator David ray, Sac and Fox Nation Treasurer Jared King, EPA Tribal Drinking Water Manager Meaghan . Bresnahan, Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee Member Robert Williamson and Sac and Fox Nation Office of Environmental Services Director Jeremy Fincher. (Photo by Mike Brown)
Two Sac and Fox Elders Honored at th Ann al AA P O laho a Event by Mike Brown Sac and Fox Nation elders Henry Buck McClellan, Sr. and Wallace “Bud” McClellan were honored at the 11th Annual AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors event held Oct. 1 at the National Cowboy and Western
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At Western Heritage Museum in OKC Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Native American Elders Award is one of AARP Oklaho-
ma’s most prestigious and visible awards, given to recognize outstanding Native American elders who are making a powerful difference in their communities, and Indian Country. Principal Chief Justin F. Wood and Committee Member Robert Williamson attended the event on behalf of the Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee. “The Sac and Fox Nation standard of excellence was on display at the 11th Annual AARP Indian Elder Honors. I am thankful that AARP Oklahoma understands the importance of our American Indian culture. Our cultures are as vast as the oceans but, all of our great na(Continued on Page 11)
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Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President; Teewanna Edwards, AARP OK Executive Council member; Joe Ann Vermillion, AARP Oklahoma State President; and, Mashell Sourjohn, AARP OK Associate State Director Outreach present an AARP Indian Elder Honor medallion to Sac and Fox Nation elder Henry Buck McClellan Sr. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)
Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President; Teewanna Edwards, AARP OK Executive Council member; Joe Ann Vermillion, AARP Oklahoma State President; and, Mashell Sourjohn, AARP OK Associate State Director Outreach present an AARP Indian Elder Honor medallion to Sac and Fox Nation elder Wallace Bud’ McClellan. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)
EPA’s South Central Region 6 includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas and 66 tribal nations situated among those states. The visit was in conjunction with the EPA’s observation of ‘Children’s Health Month’ during October, in which the agency highlighted programs that state and local partners can use to protect children. Gray commended the Sac and Fox ation, and particularly Offices of Environmental Services (OES) Director Jeremy Fincher for taking part, beginning in May 2018, in a voluntary EPA pilot program titled, ‘Three T’s’ for reducing lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities. The Three T’s refers to: training, testing and taking action.
O ibrar to Open ‘Native Voices Over the Air aves’ Exhibit Nov The University of Oklahoma Libraries will open ‘Native Voices Over the Airwaves: The Indians for Indians Hour Radio Show’ Nov. 14 in Bizzell Memorial Library, 401 W. Brooks St. in Norman, Okla. Opening events include a reception at 2:30 p.m. in the library, followed by a 7 p.m. performance inspired by the radio show at Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St., as a part of the OU School of Music’s Ruggles Native American Music Series. Broadcast over OU’s WNAD radio station, the ‘Indians for Indians’ program aired from 1941 through the mid-1970s . The show was created and originally hosted by Don Whistler, chief of the Sac and Fox tribe, and continued by OU’s Sequoyah Indian Club. “The Indians for Indians Hour was a vibrant blend of Native music and speech on an incredible array of topics, including community life, military service, religion, education and advocacy for Native rights,”
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I hope you have enjoyed the change of weather as much as my family has. While the transition of seasons is uplifting, I find it appropriate to offer my prayers and heartfelt condolences to those families who have lost loved ones this past year. We are a Nation in mourning with too many lost members of the Sac And Fox Nation family. I have been able to visit with many of you and find it encouraging just how much hope is within your hearts. A great example of this hope is our own Second Chief, Don Abney. Don lost his wife, Mary, just a few days after ta ing office e is an amazing example of strength and integrity while dealing with his grief. I appreciate his willingness to serve through it all. I hope you consider taking the time to reach out to our fellow tribal members and check in to ask how they are doing and how we can help each other heal through this time. As I am sure you have heard
Upcoming Events
Nov. 1
“I am here to congratulate the Sac and Fox Nation. You are already leading in this arena by participating in the Three T’s pilot program,” Gray said to Fincher and the Nation’s elected officials The ac and o ation was among the first tribes to partner with the EPA. All of your systems are safe for children, and you lead the way in Oklahoma and across the nation,” he added As part of the Three T’s pilot program, series of water samples were collected at the Sac and Fox Nation Juvenile Detention Center and the CTSA Head Start Yellow Earth Learning Center. After tests indicated trace amounts of lead in the water samples, measures were taken to eliminate the lead sources by removing or replacing aerators and certain plumbing fi tures. (Continued on Page 3)
The Late Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Don Whistler
ood’s Address to the Nation
by now, I have called a November 9t h Special Governing Council to approve the RAP istributions for fiscal year 2020. We will also be approving our 2019P er Capita payments. While this is later than recent years it allows us to fine tune the process for the years to come and is still more than a month prior to our December 17th deadline for processing. We are making adjustments to how we collect the revenue from our casinos which will ensure the money is on hand sooner and available for a more expedient RAP Council in 2020. From 2020 forward, it is my goal to have our revenues approved in early October and on a set and reliable schedule annually. I am aware of the necessity of these payments and services. We will not rest until our service to tribal members is exceeding all of our expectations. I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to stop in and visit over the past several
Breast Cancer Awareness Day, 11 a.m.-1p.m. Community Bldg.
exhibit curator Lina Ortega said. “It represents an incredible snapshot of U.S. history as told through Native American experience. This exhibition is a way to bring together campus and statewide communities to explore Oklahoma and U.S. history through Native voices and to (Continued on Page 3)
Nov. 9
RAP Governing Council, 10 a.m. Sac and Fox Community Bldg.
months. We have a real opportunity to grow our infrastructure and footprint within our juris(Continued on Page 5)
Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Justin Freeland Wood
Nov. 21
Great American Smokeout, Black Hawk Health Center
Dec. 7
Sac and Fox Elders Winter Dance, 2 p.m. Sac and Fox Community Bldg.
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Sac and Fox News The Sac & Fox News is the monthly publication of the Sac & Fox Nation, located on SH 99, six miles south of Stroud, OK. Mailing address: Sac and Fox Nation Administration Building 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079 Phone: 918-968-3526 Fax: 918-968-4837 The Sac & Fox News is the official publication of the Sac and Fox Nation. Our mission is to meet all tribal members information needs concerning the Nation. The Sac & Fox News is mailed free, one per address, to enrolled Sac and Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions are available for $12.00 annually. Editorial statements, guest columns, and letters to the editor published in this newspaper contain the opinions of the writers. These opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Sac and Fox News staff or any elected official or department of tribal government or administration. The Sac and Fox News reserves the right to refuse publication of letters to the editor. All editorials and letters to the editor become the property of the Sac and Fox News. Submissions for publication must be signed by the author and include an address and contact phone number. They are limited to 300 words. The staff will not edit editorials or letters to the editor to fit the 300-word limit. Deadline for the December issue is: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
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Obituaries Antowine Narcissus Warrior Antowine Narcissus Warrior was born on January 4, 1941 in Stroud, Okla. and departed this life on September 21, 2019 in Sterling, Mass. at the age of 78. Antowine was born to Andrew and Mae (Morris) Warrior. He was raised in Stroud with traditional Sac and Fox tribal heritage by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Bessie Morris. His Native American name was Ta-ko-to-ka-si, meaning Roaring Thunder. He became a Native American artist at young age and had his first e hibition at Philbrook Art Center in Tulsa at the age of 17. He attended several colleges including Bacone College, Muskogee, Okla., Kansas City, Mo. and Tucson, Ariz. to continue his art education. Warrior received multiple awards for his art exhibitions and displays across the United States. His paintings are maintained by private and public collectors. His public collections can be seen at: University of Arizona, Arizona State
Museum, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U. S. Dept. of Interior in Washington, D.C., Philbrook Art Center, Sac and Fox National Public Library and Stroud National Bank. Antowine served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an Airman Second Class. He earned two Air Force Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Air Force Longevity Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mae (Morris) Warrior, one brother Morris Warrior and one sister Barbara June Warrior. Survivors include: one brother, Thomas and wife Barbara Warrior of Ft. Cobb, Okla.; one son, Ty Barrett of Renton, Wa.; and, granddaughter Nicole Warrior; other family members, friends and fans. A wake was held Sept. 26, 2019 in the Sac and Fox Community Building. Burial followed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Sac and Fox Cemetery, Stroud,
Okla. Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Okla.
Antowine Narcissus Warrior
Mary Elizabeth Abney Mary Elizabeth Abney was born on November 22, 1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma and, departed this life on September 30, 2019i n Tulsa, Oklahoma at age 72. Mary was born to John and Helena (Brady) Grass. She was a resident of Davenport and, a Sac and Fox Nation tribal member. She worked multiple local jobs throughout her life but, her most important job was as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, watching old movies, going to the casino and above all, her family. Mary was married to Don Abney for 53 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include: husband Don Ab-
ney of the home; two sons, Thomas Abney of Stroud, Robert and wife, Gail Abney of Shawnee; one daughter, La-
Mary Elizabeth Abney
vonda and husband, Brent Youngman of Cushing; three brothers, John Grass Jr. of Shawnee, Richard Grass of Wewoka, Jeffery Grass of Shawnee; three sisters, Sharon Poodry of Nevada, Shalah Grass of Seminole, Latricia “Lee Lee” Switch of Oklahoma City; twelve grandchildren, Dereck, Dion, Casey, Brittany, Randal, Destiny, Alyssa, Kylar, Che, Austin, Tamrin, Thiwa; six great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Wake Service was October 2, 2019 at the Sac and Fox Nation Community Building, with Ben Little and Mike Grass officiating urial was Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Sac & Fox Nation Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews: Nelson Switch, Silas Guerrero, Tyrone Grass, Mike Grass, Larry Grass and Jason Grass. Honorary pallbearers were Dereck Abney, Dion Abney, Casey Youngman, Randall Abney. Services were under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Services in Stroud, Oklahoma.
Managing Editor Mike Brown For information: 918-968-3526 x1060 newspaper@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Publisher: Sac and Fox Nation Member of Native American Journalists Assn - Since 1988 Member OPA ~~~~~~~ Tribal Officers: 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 Principal Chief: Justin Freeland Wood Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1004 chief@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Second Chief: Don Abney Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1008 secondchief@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Secretary: Jacklyn K. King Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1007 secretary@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Treasurer: Jared King Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1006 treasurer@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Committee Member: Robert Williamson Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1005 cmember@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Business Committee Mailing Address: Sac and Fox Nation Administration Building 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079 Visit us on the webb @ sacandfoxnation.com
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Margaret Denise McKinney
Margaret Denise McKinney Margaret Denise McKinney was born on January 15, 1956 to the late Wilson McKinney and Etta Marie Brown McKinney in Pawnee, Okla. She died Sept. 30., 2019a t the age of 63 years. She had worked for several years as a LPN; she enjoyed reading and doing her Bible study; enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Jason Finley and his wife Brigitte of West Liberty, Ky. and Thomas Pollard and his wife Desiree of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister Toni c inney of Cushing, O la five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Graveside services were held October 4, 2019 at the Sac & Fox Cemetery, south of Stroud, Okla.
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‘Native Voices’ Exhibit to Open (Continued From Page 1) promote this collection as a resource for scholarship and cultural revitalization.” The reception at 2:30 p.m. will include remarks by Sac and Fox Principal Chief Justin F. Wood as well as by Donna Williams, who is a granddaughter of Chief Whistler. The 7 p.m. performance will be an inter-tribal tribute to the Indians for Indians show, with most of the performers being descendants of participants on the radio show. “The diversity of music and tribes represented ties in well with the OU School of Music’s Ruggles Native American Music series, which highlights Native American music and dance,” Ortega said. The exhibition’s opening events are co-sponsored by OU Libraries, the School of Music in the OU Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts, the Native American Studies Department in the OU College of Arts and Sciences and the Native Nations Center. OU Libraries received a grant from the
Council on Library and Information Resources to digitize 200 hours of the radio program on 152 open-reel tapes held in their Western History Collections. The CLIR Recordings at Risk preservation grant enables the University Libraries to preserve these important recordings and to make them available online, with much improved audio quality through the expert digitization by the Northeast Document Conservation Center. These files will be accessible through the libraries website at: repository.ou.edu by Nov. 14. A related exhibition, The Indians for Indians Radio Show: Sports and Recreation, is on display now through Jan. 30, 2020, in the Western History Collections Reading Room, room 300 of Monnet Hall, 630 Parrington Oval. Native Voices over the Airwaves will remain on display in Bizzell through Aug. 3, 2020. More information about both exhibits, as well as information regarding exhibition programming, can be found at exhibits.libraries.ou.edu
EPA Officials Visit SFN
(Continued From Page 1) In May of this year, Fincher spoke on the experience with the Three T’s program at the EPA’s Office of Research and Development Small Water System meeting in Dallas, Texas. He continues to work with the EPA on developing best practices, educating other tribes about the program, and other lead reduction research. Gray noted significant lead contamination in water supplies in Flint, Mich. and other locations that prompted a nationwide EPA effort to eliminate lead and copper in school drinking water. While celebrating the successful Three T’s pilot project, Gray highlighted key elements of an EPA new, revised lead and copper rule pertaining to drinking water. Those key elements include: Identifying impacted areas and making the public information available to communities; Requiring the replacement of lead service lines to the water meter and to the home; a notification system and required testing at all day care facilities and schools. Gray said EPA is implementing the new, revised lead and copper rule to better ensure “lead-free and safe drinking water for children.” During his over-30-year career at
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Youngman Appointed to Sauk Enterprises Board Sac and Fox Nation tribal member Lavonda Youngman, left, is administered the oath of office by Principal Chief Justin Freeland Wood on Sept. 27 to serve an unexpired term of Position #1 on the Sauk Business Enterprises Board. Holding the Holy Bible is her husband, Brent Youngman. The Business Committee approved her appointment to the post on Sept. 25. (Photo by Pam Patterson)
EPA, Gray has gained extensive experience in overseeing crisis communication programs during the EPA response to Hurricane Katrina, Deep Water Horizon and most recently, Hurricane Harvey. Accompanying him to the meeting were Meaghan K. Bresnahan, who serves as Region 6 tribal drinking water manager of the Safe Drinking Water Branch in Dallas Texas; and, Curtis Hicks, who serves as project officer and tribal liaison, at Robert S. Kerr Research Center in Ada, Okla. “It was an honor to host EPA Deputy Administrator David Gray and his team at our Capitol Complex. During our press conference the Sac and Fox Nation was again highlighted for going above and beyond expectations. Protecting our people is our greatest priority and it was again affirmed,” stated Principal Chief Justin F. Wood.
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Update on RAP applications: There are a few changes set out as follows: Hardship applications will have a W-9 attached that needs to be filled out and turned in with the application. Tribal Energy applications will need the bill to be attached to the application. Emergency Appliance applications need to include three (3) quotes and the quotes can come from Lowe’s. T.E.H.R. (Tribal Emergency Housing Repair) applications need to include three (3) estimates from a contractor, copy of your house deed and an electric bill attached to the application.
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Tobacco Cessation by Clinical St af f Writer, Ed Abuy og, LCSW Did You Know? Cigarette smoking is more common among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults than most other racial/ ethnic groups in the United States. Although cigarette smoking prevalence in the general population has declined in recent years, prevalence among the AI/AN population remains high. In 2017, almost 1 in 4 (24.0%) AI/AN adults in the United States smoked cigarettes, compared with about 1 in 7 (14%) U.S. adults overall. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Most smokers want to quit. They don’t want to suffer or be a burden on their families,” said Corinne Graffunder, DrPH, MPH, director of CDC’s Office on mo ing and ealth ost of us know the common impacts of smoking, from heart disease, COPD, asthma, cancers and much more, including anxiety and depression. However, much of the time we don’t think about the impact. For more information about the Tips campaign and resources for quitting smoking, visit CDC.gov/tips. For help quitting, call
SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION REVENUE August 2019 Beer and Liquor....................................................................$75.96 State Tobacco Rebate.................................................$313,775.55 Motor Vehicle...................................................................$8,472.19 Sales Tax........................................................................$17,918.37 Treasury...............................................................................$120.45 Oil and Gas...........................................................................$00.00 Gaming..........................................................................$102,388.74 TOTAL..............$442,751.26
URGENT NOTICE TO VETERANS Men and Women especially WW1, WW2 and Korean The Sac and Fox National Public Library is asking for your DD 214’s for their records and Memorial Monument Purposes See Cathrine Walker 1-918-968-3526 Ext. 2022
1-800- QUIT-NOW (1-800- 784- 8669) . What You Can Do: (1) Be aware of the impacts of smoking (2) Consider that help is available, we do have groups and counseling available. (3) Act. We encourage you and for you to encourage your loved one to get help. We are here to help. For more information, contact the Behavioral Health Department, educational and counseling services are available to assist in prevention and treatment.
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Application Updates: Applicants shall update their applications and supporting documents and maintain current contact information on file on an annual basis. This is the responsibility of the Applicant and not the HASFN. Applicants who have not updated their application within one (1) year of the original application date will be removed from the waiting list and will have to re-apply to be placed back on the waiting list. These Applicants will receive a new approval date. Inactive applications and supporting documents will be discarded after three (3) years.
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Chief Wood Visits Construction Site as Progress Continues Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Justin Wood, left, recently visited the Transportation, Elders and Veterans facility construction site in Stroud. Tribal Project Manager Randle Carter is shown providing information on the structure’s features. The facility is taking shape as the concrete oors have been poured and the two above-ground storm shelters are in place. The shelter walls are encased in solid concrete blocks. The structural skeleton walls and roof trusses are being erected,” Carter noted. (Photos courtesy of Truman Carter)
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ood’s Address to the Nation (Cont. From Page 1)
diction and beyond because of the willingness of individuals to get involved and commit to excellence. We are getting closer to filling all of our open positions with men and women dedicated to our people and the future of the ac And o Nation. e on the loo out for updates on ace-
book and our website. You can be expecting our first installment of the au Talk - a weekly discussion highlighting a program or event in ac and o country Please do not hesitate to reach out with your concerns or suggestions y office is always open can be reached at justinwood@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov.
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November Menu Monday - Thursday: Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday: Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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SAUK LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY Indians are born speaking our languages. For some of us, they lie dormant within our bodies. They are looking for a way out. God gave us these beautiful languages. All of us hold them in a sacred manner within. There is no such thing as an Indian person who cannot speak Indian. Our language programs ďŹ nd these languages within our bodies. They bring them out through our mouths and deliver them to their rightful resting places within our hearts.
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Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Francis Grant Jr. Appointed to Grievance Committee Seat 3 Francis rant Jr., left, is administered the oath of office by Principal Chief Justin Wood on Oct. 1 after rant was appointed by the Business Committee to fill a vacancy in Position #3 on the Sac and Fox Nation rievance Committee. (Photo courtesy of Pam Patterson)
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SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION REVENUE July 2019 Beer and Liquor..................................................................$219.13 State Tobacco Rebate.................................................$264,247.16 Motor Vehicle....................................................................$8,252.74 Sales Tax........................................................................$16,371.90 Treasury...............................................................................$950.00 Oil and Gas.............................................................................$0.00 Gaming...........................................................................$99,632.94 TOTAL..............$389,673.87
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Sac and Fox Nation is now accepting applications/resumes for the position of Tribal Attorney. The Tribal Attorney shall represent the Nation on all legal matters excluding the prosecution of criminal and juvenile matters. Applications with resumes must be mailed to the Tribal Secretary, 920883 South Highway 99, Building A, Stroud, Oklahoma 74079. Deadline for receiving applications is November 6, 2019 by 4:00 p.m..
NOVEMBER 2019 SAC AND FOX NATION FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM STROUD WAREHOUSE 918-968-3030 • 1-800-256-3398 SHAWNEE OFFICE 405-395-0063 • 1-886-622-2310
HELP WANTED! SAC & FOX NATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following is a list of job vacancies with the Sac & Fox Nation:
Education Director Self-Governance Director Juvenile Detention Center Director Resident Advisor (Juvenile Detention Center) Environmental Specialist Human Resources Director NAGPRA Director
Applicants must successfully pass an OSBI/National background check and drug screen Preference in hiring is given to qualified ative Americans Applicants claiming Indian Preference must provide a copy of their CDIB. For more information and to learn how to apply please visit our website at: www.sacandfoxnation.com or contact Human Resources, Sac and Fox Nation, 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A Stroud, OK 74079 or by phone (918) 968-3526
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Growing Demand in China Dominates Global Beef Trade by Donal dSt otts Agr icul tur al Communi cat ions Se rvices Oklahom aSt ta e University America’s trade war with China has been of concern to many agricultural producers, agribusiness operators and economic analysts, and that includes those with the U.S. beef industry, where increasing U.S. market share in China has been a goal. “Simply put, China has replaced the United States as the leading beef importer in the world,” said Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension livestock marketing specialist. “Chinese beef imports in 2018 exceeded total U.S. beef imports. If the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong is included along with mainland China, their total imports were larger beginning in 2017.” Total world beef imports have increased by percent in the five years from 2015 to projected 2019 totals. During that period, beef imports in China increased 153.4 percent along with a 62.2 percent increase in beef imports into Hong Kong, leading to a 122.6 percent increase in beef imports in the region. In contrast, total beef imports into the United States decreased by an estimated 12.3 percent for the 2015-2019pe riod. Peel said increased beef imports into China alone accounted for more than 75 percent of the net increase in total world imports for this period. China accounted for 8.7 percent of world beef imports in 2015. Including Hong Kong brought the 2015 share to 13.1 percent. Total U.S. beef imports in 2015 accounted for 20 percent of global beef imports. “Projections for 2019 show China importing 18.7 percent of global beef imports along with another 6.1 percent of imports into Hong Kong,” Peel said. “This means the region currently accounts for a 24.8 percent share of world beef imports. U.S. beef imports are projected to account for 14.9 percent of world beef imports in 2019.” The rapid growth in Chinese beef imports has dramatically altered global beef ows with several countries now e porting a significant share of total e ports to China. A majority of beef imports from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Australia
CDC Investigating Lung Illnesses E-cigarettes have been touted as a safer alternative to smoking, but that claim is under fire as vaping has been directly linked to an epidemic of unexplained lung illness cases across the country. As of Oct. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed more than 800 instances of lung illness and 14 deaths nationwide. Every case has been linked to a history of vaping. “What makes this particularly frightening is that this lung illness is new,” said Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation immunologist al cofield, e know very little about this respiratory illness or exactly what is causing it. It has never been seen from cigarette use, ever.” Patients have reported symptoms such as coughing, chest pains, shortness of breath, fever and nausea, among others. In some, symptoms developed over several weeks. In others, they manifested in a matter of days. Last month, an 18- yearold male in Illinois was hospitalized and doctors told him his lungs were similar to those of a person in their 70s. The exact cause of the mystery illness has yet to be identified The CDC activated its emergency operations center to investigate, while the Food and Drug Administration has launched a criminal investigation into the matter. The Trump administration has also announced plans for a major vaping crackdown. Several states have now banned sales of fruit- avored vape products. “For years, people have thought vaping is safer than smoking because there are no known consequences. But the unknown is part of the problem, because we do not know the long-term effects,” said cofield According to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, one in four high school seniors report having vaped within the past month, and e-cigarette use across all middle and high-school aged teens is on the rise. The CDC recommends stopping e-cigarette use until it learns more about the recent health problems, but particularly to stay away from black market or homemade vapes that have no regulations or testing. “People need to remember that ‘safer’ doesn’t mean ‘safe,’” said Chakravarty. “For all we know, 50 years from now we may look at vaping the same way we do smoking. What we don’t know really can hurt us.”
and New Zealand go to China. “Number one beef exporter Brazil currently ships about 22 percent of total exports to China and accounts for 31 percent of total Chinese beef imports,” Peel said. “Brazil sends another 17 percent of beef exports to Hong Kong.” Uruguay is the world’s eighth-largest beef exporting country but sends about 70 of its exports to China and accounts for 21 percent of Chinese beef imports. Argentina, the world’s sixth-largest beef exporting country sends about 65 percent of total beef exports to the China and Hong Kong. Argentina accounts for 17 percent of Chinese beef imports. The world’s second-largest beef exporter, Australia, ships 16 percent of its total beef exports to China, accounting for 17 percent of Chinese beef imports. ew ealand, the world’s fifth-leading beef exporter, sends 26 percent of total exports to China and accounts for 11 percent of total beef imports into the country. “Notably absent are North American beef exporters,” Peel said. “About 2 percent of Canadian beef exports move to China while China accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. and Mexican beef exports. Hong Kong is an important export market for Canada, 6 percent; the United States, 10 percent; and Mexico, 4 percent. Numerous factors account for the lack of U.S. market share in China. Despite receiving access to the Chinese market in 2017, U.S. beef exports have shown almost no growth. This has been partly caused by the need to develop markets in China for higher quality, more expensive U.S. beef. Peel said beef market analysts recognized this was always going to be a lengthy endeavor, even before the process was interrupted by the current trade war between the United States and China, with the additional tariffs on American beef put in place by the Chinese government. “Chinese restrictions on production technology allowed in beef exported to
China – the use of implants, beta agonists and such – mean the supply of U.S. beef available for the Chinese market is limited,” Peel said. “The United States is currently caught in a chicken-andegg situation of not having much supply for the Chinese market and not having enough market potential to warrant increased U.S. production to meet Chinese
demand.” Still, Peel contends it is important for the United States to participate in the growing Chinese beef market. At current levels, if the United States could achieve a 10 percent market share of Chinese beef imports, it would add more than 11 percent to total U.S. beef exports, which would be good news for America’s beef industry.
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Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Justin Wood and Sac and Fox Nation Business Committee Member Robert Williamson are pictured presenting a Pendleton blanket to David Gray, who serves as deputy regional administrator for the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region office in Dallas, Texas. Gray made a special visit to the Sac and Fox Nation Cultural Center on Oct. 10 to discuss a new EPA lead and copper rule pertaining to drinking water. (Photo by Mike Brown)
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RAP Assistance Application Forms Provided Here NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications
NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications
NOTICE: A W-9 Form (Available on Page 12) is Required With Certain Applications
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Two Tribal Members Receive AARP Elder Honors (Continued From Page 1) tions share a belief in the importance of our elders,” said Chief Wood. “They are our leaders and warriors, historians, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Our elders hold the key to our past and the solutions to our future. I’m so proud of our two new Sac and Fox honorees. They join a prestigious list of past Sauk honorees that, I’m sure, will only grow in the years ahead,” Chief Wood added. Honorees were presented medallions by Joe Ann Vermillion, AARP State President; Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP National Volunteer President; and, Mashell Sourjohn, AARP Oklahoma Associate State Director of Outreach. Past Indian Elder Honorees from the Sac and Fox Nation include: Peggy Acoya, Judy Crain Baggett, Mary Ellis, Emerson Falls, Keith Franklin, Mary F. McCormick, Stella M. Nullake-Nanaeto, Lena (Ellis) Pennock Clark, Elizabeth Kay Rhoads, John R. (Jack) Thorpe, William Thorpe, Stella Wilson, and Freeland Wood. Henry Buck McClellan Sr. is a twotime world champion Fancy Dancer. He travels throughout the country representing the Sac and Fox nation in the Golden Age Fancy Dance category. He is also considered a master bustle maker, and loves sharing his expertise with younger dancers. He encourages them by telling the history of the Fancy Dance, as well as, the significance and meaning of each piece of the regalia. McClellan makes sets of bustles and gifts them to young dancers to encourage the next generation to keep the tradition alive. He is a member of the Native American Church, where he can be found praying for and with others, and singing Sac and Fox Native American church songs. Through his actions, McClellan preserves native culture and traditions he holds dear. Wallace ‘Bud’ McClellan is a direct descendant of Black Hawk of the Thunder Clan, and he carries the name, ‘Muk a to Me cli Ka Kaak,’ which is Black Sparrow Hawk. McClellan’s desire to serve led him to enlist in the U.S. Army, where he would remain for nine years. He was stationed in Korea, France, Germany, Japan and Taiwan as a microwave radio technician. Upon returning to civilian life, McClellan attended night school for six years, and earned a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. After six years of postgraduate study, McClellan earned a master’s degree. Throughout his studies, he continued working and served as a volunteer teacher of GED classes at the San Jose Indian Center. Upon graduation, he was a high school teacher, and later returned to a career in electronics. In 198, McClellan moved back to his homeland in Oklahoma. Initially, he used his skills s a historical researcher and archivist in the Sac and Fox National Public Library. He also became familiar with the ceremonial life and cycles of the Nation. He learned to be a ‘memicli,’ or a ceremonial helper The first rule of having a Sac and Fox name, or carrying its tribal tobacco has always been: hen they ma e the fire, you be there to help.” McClellan is faithful to this ancient axiom. He is always present, willing to take his place an learn more duties and responsibilities. He is also a charter member and officer of the ac and o Color Guard, and has served as secretary and treasurer for more than a decade. For the past fifteen years, cClellan has been seated in the position of the Thunder Clan Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation. He presides over all activities of the Thunder Clan, including funerals, the naming of children and spring ceremonies. More than 900 people were in attendance as 52 distinguished elders were honored at the AARP Oklahoma 11th annual Indian Elder Honors celebration. “AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder honorees represent what is best about Native American people - a love of family, dedication to culture and respect for all people. The 2019 group of esteemed elders joined an impressive fraternity of 550 past honorees from 39 tribal nations,” said AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl. “This event celebrates a lifetime of service from these distinguished elders who have positively impacted their community, family, tribe and nation. For some, their service is well-known and well-documented, but others shy away from recognition as they quietly exhibit devotion to their communities,” Voskuhl added. Voskuhl also noted that AARP Oklahoma continues to expand its work
on issues affecting Native Americans, particularly working to address health disparities, transportation needs and cultural preservation. AARP National Volunteer President Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges said, “We look with great respect at the way the Native American community views and treats elders, the deep appreciation you have their experience and wisdom, your reverence for tradition, and the strong and enduring connections you build among different generations.” Also at the event, well-known actor Wes Studi, was awarded the Dr. John Edwards Memorial Leadership Award. Studi starred in “Dances With Wolves” and went on to appear in more than films
A Sincere Thank You Tribal Members, In the recent passing of my mate after 53 years, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our Nation and every individual in it for their concern and help. Our children were a tremendous help. All of the prayers offered were a tremendous blessing to me and my children. Thank you again, and may God bless each member and all of her friends for their efforts to help. The Abney Family
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2 0 1 9 P E R C A P I TA PAY M E N T I N F O R M AT I O N • Indivi dual must be enrolled by September 30, 2019 to be eligible for the 2019 per capita payment. • Tribal members will need to submit a W9 to the Finance Department for the upcoming 2019 Per Capita Payment. • Once a W-9 form is receive d, it will be updated into our system and all payments due will be made at a time of disbursement. • If an indivi dual is a NEW tribal member, or has had a NAME CHANGE, a copy of Social Security card is needed for our records. • There is NO deadline on submitting a W9. All checks will be mailed, no exceptions. • The IRS 1099 form will be mailed by Ja nuary 31, 2020. NEW MINORS . . . PLEASE SEND COPY OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARD SO WE CAN GET TRUST ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED
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Sac and Fox Nation Finance Department 920963 S. Hwy 99, Bldg. A Stroud, Oklahoma 74079 Direct fax: 918-968-4528 If you hav e any questions, please contact the Finance Department staff by phone at 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 ext. 1033, 1038 or 1027.
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Why does a W-9 needed to be submitted yearly? If a tribal member receives income that is taxable, a 1099 must be issued for Tax Purposes. The W-9 also serves as a yearly address update. Can the allotted minor payment be refused in order to have the entire per capita payment be deposited in trust? Yes, but in order to do so we must still receive a W-9 for the same reasons stated above. We would also need a written statement to that effect to be included with the W-9.
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distributions to tribal members are taxable. Which funds get reported on Form 1099-Misc? Distributions could be derived from many ness other than a Class II or Class III gaming operation, interest income on investments, or rental payments from tribal lands. All these payments require a tribe to prepare a Form 1099-MISC When does a person receive a Form 1099-Misc, Statement for Recipients of Miscellaneous Income? If a person receives $600 or more in 1 calendar year from the same source, that amount must be reported on a Form 1099, and that Form 1099-Misc. must be provided to the individual.
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It is only the amount distributed from NET GAMING REVENUE that is subject to withholding. The Internal Revenue Code provides that “Every person, including an Indian tribe, making a payment to a member of an Indian tribe from the net revenues of any Class II or Class III gaming activity conducted or licensed by such tribe, shall deduct and withhold from such payment a tax in an amount equal to such payment’s proportionate share of the annualized tax.” The amount to withhold is provided in Withholding Tables found in IRS Publication 15-A, Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide. If the Indian tribe anticipates making a distribution of any kind, the Indian tribe needs the tribal members’ Social Security number before the distribution is made. If an Indian tribe does not know a tribal member’s Social Security number at the time of distribution, the distribution is subject to “backup withholding” (at 28% in 2009). (Source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Indian Tribal Governments Frequently Asked Questions, Last Reviewed or Updated: April 22, 2013) Per capita payments could affect any Tribal, receive or programs in which you participate. The Sac and Fox Nation encourage you to cialist.
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Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Business Committee Meeting Minutes are now accessible on the Website and Facebook sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
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Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Business Committee Meeting Minutes The Sac and Fox National Public Library has used paperbacks (and a few hardbacks) for sale. Paperbacks are three for $1, or 35 cents each. Hardbacks are $1 each. The Sac and Fox National Public Library has used paperbacks (and a few hardbacks) for sale.