eehiši iiyaayankwi - Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

PEORIA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OF OKLAHOMA
EEHIŠI IIYAAYANKWI
“Where we are going”
Volume 13, Issue 3
Miami, OK
August 2014
Chief’s Message
I hope this newsletter finds each and every one in good health. Fall is
just around the corner meaning school is starting, or in our case we has
already begun. I would like to wish all of our students the best of luck
this school year. I challenge each student to establish lofty goals that
keep each of you focused on successful studies. I would also remind each
of our high school seniors of the tribal scholarship program which will
allow you the opportunity to continue your education into your college
years. I would also like you to know that several tribal members have
commented to me how proud they are that our tribe invests in our youth’s
education.
A publication of:
Peoria Tribe of Indians of
Oklahoma
Special points of interest:
Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program
Description —pg. 2-4
Summary of Trust Funds & Budget
Report—pg. 5
Reimbursement Program Guidelines &
Application—pg. 6 & 7
Enrollment—pg. 8
Reimbursement Report, Request for change of Address &
In Memory Of —pg. 9
Program Reports & Toot Your Own Horn—pg. 10-11
The Bullying Circle—pg. 12-13
The Business Committee has approved a new program for our elders
and disabled tribal members. The Elder Care and Disability
Reimbursement program will start on October 1st of this year. You may
review the policies and procedures in this newsletter, on the tribal website,
or contact the office to receive a copy. All services must be received after
October 1, 2014 for this reimbursement program. If you have any
questions feel free to call the tribal office. I would like to thank Second
Chief Jason Dollarhide, and Councilman Alan Goforth for their assistance
in development of this program. They both have a level of expertise in
these areas of services.
As summer is leaving, so is Pow-Wow season. We had a great dance this
past June. It was great to see all the friendly faces again. Once again, the
Pow wow committee did an excellent job. Thank you for all of your hard
work in pulling off this event year after year. We had great weather until
time to award prizes. A nice cool breeze, followed by a shower sped
things up a bit. But overall, everyone had a great weekend.
Annette’s Retirement—pg. 16
Once again, if you are in the area please feel free to stop in for a cup of
coffee, and a visit with myself or any member of the staff that may assist
you.
Children’s Christmas Party Announcement & NAGPRA
Report——pg. 17
Sincerely,
Trading Post —pg. 14-15
Business Committee Minutes —pg. 18 & 19
Veterans Service & Tribal Committees—pg. 20
Health Insurance Q & A —pg. 21
John P. Froman, Chief
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Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program
The Business Committee has approved a new program for our elders and disabled tribal members. The Elder Care
and Disability Reimbursement program will start on October 1st of this year. Below you can find the program
description and the application to apply is on page 4. You may also review the policies and procedures on the tribal
website, or contact the office to receive a copy. All services must be received after October 1, 2014 for this
reimbursement program. If you have any questions feel free to contact Cynthia Stacy at 918-540-2535 Ext. 31 at the
Peoria Tribal office.
Program Description
The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has established a program to aid the elderly population that could benefit
from an additional funding source to supplement their households, and/or disability needs, without restricting or
interfering with other government programs.
The Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program (ECDRP) will make available up to $500 per fiscal year
(April 1st- March 31st) for eligible tribal members. Each eligible tribal member may only choose from one program
to receive reimbursement, being limited to 3 requests for services per fiscal year, not to exceed maximum total of
$500. All denied benefits will be reviewed by a 3 person Review Committee comprised of the Chief and 2
accounting staff members. Individuals will not be permitted to receive benefits as both “elderly” and “disabled.”
Applicants may only utilize one program.
Qualifications Criteria:
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Individual must be an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, evidenced by Tribal
Enrollment Card to receive benefits.
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Eligible tribal member must be 65 years or older, evidenced by a Photo I.D. to receive benefits.
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Eligible adult tribal member must provide an award letter or benefit statement from the Social Security
Administration (dated within last 90 days), to receive disability benefits. No other proof of disability will
be accepted.
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Minors or other disabled individuals already receiving Disability Social Security or SSI benefits payable
to a representative payee, will be eligible for tribal reimbursement program. All payments will be made to
the representative payee as designated on SSI records. Minors not receiving SSI benefits must have
documentation of state or federal Determination of Disability to receive reimbursement.
Eligibility for Reimbursement:
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Approved application must be on file.
Submission date of the application will be the date the application is received at the Tribal office.
Receipt must be dated within the fiscal year of application date.
All receipts must show date and amount of transaction with description of product(s) and services.
All receipts must contain the vendors contact information and a detailed summary of product(s) and
services.
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Eligible Expenses:
Insurance and Taxes:
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Life Insurance
Home Owner’s Insurance
Automotive Insurance
Healthcare Insurance
Personal Content Insurance for renters
Property Tax
Note: ALL insurance/proof of ownership of property must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to
qualify for payment.
Utilities:
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Electric
Natural gas
Propane
Water
Trash services
Telephone services
Note: ALL utilities must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to qualify for payment.
Health Care Expense:
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Prescription eye glasses
Dentures
Medical Alert Service
Prescription medication
Health care deductibles
Physician prescribed ambulatory product (wheelchair, cane, walker)
Hearing aids
Miscellaneous items prescribed by a physician
Note: ALL prescriptions and deductibles must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to qualify for
payment.
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Application
Elder Care & Disability Reimbursement Program
PO Box 1527, Miami, OK 74355
918-540-2535
Tribal Member Name:___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
(Only 3 applications will be accepted per tribal member per fiscal year)
Tribal Roll #:___________________________
(Attach copy of membership card)
Birth date: _____________________
Program Applying for: (check one)
Elder Care: ______
Disability: _____
Total of attached receipts: $_______________
MUST BE ATTACHED: (check list below)
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Copy of Tribal Membership Card
Copy of Photo I.D.
Original Receipts of Purchases for items or services (stated in guidelines)
Disability applicants will also need:
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Award Letter, Benefit Statement or Determination of Disability documentation.
Date: ______________ Signature:___________________________________
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE/OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: __________ Membership confirmed: _______Reimbursement
Requisition ____ Check mailed______
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Tribal Member Reimbursement Program
For School Supplies/School Clothes
At its regular meeting on February 5, 2013, the Peoria Tribal Business Committee took action to continue the school supplies
reimbursement program and to raise the amount per student to $500. The purpose of this program is to assist families with
expenses of getting children back to school.
The program is designed to provide reimbursement of expenses for school supplies and clothing for enrolled tribal members
attending grades K through 12. A full description of the Program and its guidelines is enclosed for your information as well as
an application.
All applications for reimbursements must be submitted to the Education Director at the Peoria Tribal Office. Only one
application will be accepted per student per period. Each student can only be reimbursed for 2 of the 3 periods not to
exceed $500. Applications will be pr ocessed in thr ee (3) per iods with
payments made on schedule, see the guidelines for the outline of periods.
Program Description
The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has established a program for reimbursement of school supplies or clothes for
members of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma who are currently enrolled in grades K through 12. This will be an
annual program subject to budget approval each year by the Peoria Tribal Business Committee.
The maximum amount per eligible student per school year is $500. Reimbursements will be made in accordance with the
following Guidelines and made payable to the parent/guardian submitting the application. Reimbursement checks will be
mailed to the address as listed on the application.
Examples of costs allowable for reimbursement under this program include paper, pencils, notebooks, backpacks, shoes,
clothes, school uniforms, lab fees, activity fees, summer school fees, or other fees charged by the school system. All costs
must be itemized on a printed receipt and submitted with the Program Application.
All applications for reimbursements must be submitted to the Education Director at the Peoria Tribal Office. Only one
application will be accepted per student per period. Each student can only be reimbursed for 2 of the 3 periods not to
exceed $500. Applications will be pr ocessed in thr ee (3) per iods with payments made on schedule outlined below: (Ex.
An application received on August 4, 2013 will be processed and payment will go out in the mail by
November 20, 2013.)
PERIOD
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PAYMENT PROCESS DATE
th
July 1 through October 30
November 1st through February 28th
March 1st through June 30th
November 20th
March 20th
July 20th
Any incomplete applications or postage due applications will not be accepted
and will be returned for your completion.
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Guidelines
Student must be an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
Must provide with application a copy of the student’s tribal membership card.
Student must be currently enrolled in grades K-12.
Must provide original letter on official letterhead from school certifying the student’s
enrollment for current school year.
Must provide original receipts for purchases showing description of items purchased,
and cost per item.
The maximum annual amount to be reimbursed per student is $500 and will be made
payable to the parent/guardian submitting the Program Application.
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Application Tribal Member Reimbursement Program
For School Supplies/School Clothes
Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
PO Box 1527, Miami, OK 74355
918-540-2535
Parent/Guardian Name:_________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip
Phone Number: ______________________________________
Student’s Name:________________________________________________________________
(Only one application will be accepted per student per period)
Student’s Tribal Roll #:_________________
(Attach copy of membership card)
Birth date: _____________________
School Attending:_______________________________________________________________
(Attach copy of certification of enrollment from school)
Grade: ______
Age: _____
Period for which you are applying:
Period 1:___Period 2:___Period 3:___
Total of attached receipts: ________________________________
MUST BE ATTACHED: (check list below)
□ Copy of Tribal Membership Card
□ Original Certification of School Enrollment
□ Original Receipts of Purchases for School Supplies/Clothes
Date: ______________ Signature:_________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE/OFFICE USE ONLY
Period Received: ______ Date Received: ________________ Membership Confirmed: ___________
Reimbursement Requisition: __________ Check Mailed: _____________
Revised 7/11/2013
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FROM THE ENROLLMENT OFFICE
Is your State Certified Birth Certificate on file in the Enrollment Office?
The Enrollment Office is continuing to update all tribal membership files. Many members have already sent in their state certified birth certificates. To comply with
Federal guidelines and be eligible for a CDIB card, issued through the BIA, a state certified birth certificate is required. Reminder; state certified birth certificates
must show, state file number, state seal, state registrars signature and parentage. If you are unsure if you have a state birth certificate on file please call the Enrollment
Office. If you need assistance in acquiring one please contact State Vital Records Department in the state you were born and they will assist you in how you can
acquire one.
Is your name updated in your membership file?
The Enrollment Office will be glad to assist any member who needs to have their name changed. If your name has changed please update your file to your current
legal name. Please bring or send in your legal documentation (such as marriage license, court order, etc.) and the name change process can begin. If you are receiving
the tribal newsletter with a previous name listed on the address label, please call the Enrollment Office for assistance or send your legal documentation (i.e. marriage
license, court order, etc.) so the name change process can begin. It has been observed, the postal service has been returning newsletters and other miscellaneous
correspondence sent from the Tribe if a persons name does not match their postal record. The process to update your name is not an immediate event. Please update
your name before a need arises as the process takes the same amount of time whether there is a need or a want for a name change.
Missing or Change of Address
We still have several members (758) listed on the whereabouts unknown list. Any and all help is appreciated in finding these members. Several members have
contacted the office with an update of family members. When the Enrollment Office receives a telephonic or electronic address change, the Enrollment Office will
send a change of address form to the missing member with a request for completing the change of address form. Once the Enrollment Office receives the original,
signed, completed form, the address is updated and the form is placed in the members file for accuracy. The Enrollment Office must have written permission from the
tribal member, over the age of 18, or the legal custodial parent, for members under 18, on file for address changes. If you know someone who has moved or a tribal
member household that is not receiving a newsletter please have them contact the Enrollment Office. If you would like to send the address form to them for their
completion and return or an individual can download the form from the Peoria Tribe website www.peoriatribe.com a person should; go to Programs, then to
Enrollment. Under the Enrollment section there will be a change of address form highlighted in red, open the form, print the form out, have the individual (of over 18)
or legal custodial parent (if under 18) to sign and return to the Enrollment Office.
For your convenience, a change of address form has been placed in the newsletter. The address for returning the form is:
Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Attn: Enrollment Office
PO Box 1527
Miami OK 74355
Thank you to all who have and will assist in this ongoing endeavor. All help is valued.
Enrollment Ordinance Reminders
The Enrollment Office receives calls with requests for help or general enrollment information. To help members, listed below are a few reminders of the Enrollment
Ordinance, which was revised and approved March 23, 2002. Below are sections of the Enrollment Ordinance of which the questions or information are typically asked.
Section 2. Dual enrollment with another Federally recognized tribe is prohibited and such prohibition shall be strictly applied; an enrolled member of another tribe
shall not be eligible for membership with the Peoria Tribe. If a member of another tribe wishes to become a member of the Peoria Tribe, they must first relinquish all
membership with other Federally recognized tribes.
Section 8. Each enrollment application must be completed in its entirety and must contain sufficient information to determine the applicant’s eligibility for
enrollment. Applicants must list the following on enrollment applications: all names by which the applicant has been known, applicant’s current mailing address, name and
notarized affidavit confirming applicant is not enrolled with any other Federally recognized tribe, and signature of the applicant or signature of the person filing the application
on behalf of the applicant.
Section 9. Applications for enrollment must be accompanied with a State certified birth certificate. Applications received without a State certified birth certificate
will not be processed. The following must be visible on State certified birth certificates:
State Seal
State File number
State Registrar’s signature
State certified birth certificates must also be recorded with the State Vital Records Division of the state of birth. The following documents are not acceptable when
accompanied with enrollment applications:
Hospital birth certificates
Baptismal certificate (even when parents’ names are shown)
Heirship records
County abstracts
Approval of birth certificates issued by foreign nations or other highest-ranking governmental sub-division with jurisdiction to issue birth certificates will be at the
discretion of the Enrollment Committee.
Section 18. Changes to active membership records, such as name changes due to marriage or divorce, must be made by legal documentation (i.e. marriage license,
divorce decree, court order, etc.). Active members with change of addresses and other status information must notify the Enrollment Office at P.O. Box 1527, Miami, OK
74355 or by telephone at 918-540-2535 or 1-800-259-9987. Maintenance and accuracy of membership record data is the sole responsibility of each tribal member. Each tribal
member is personally accountable for correct membership record information (i.e. contact information and/or name changes). The Tribal Enrollment Office will review changes
to membership records to be forwarded to the Enrollment Committee; the Enrollment Committee shall certify its recommendation of approval to be approved by the Peoria
Business Committee. Changes to membership records must ultimately be passed by resolution from the Business Committee and submitted to the Miami Area Agency, Bureau
of Indian Affairs.
If I can be of any assistance please call (918) 540-2535 or (800) 259-9987.
Submitted by,
Donna Harp, Enrollment Clerk
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In Memory
Of:
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Tribal Member Reimbursement
Program For School Supplies/School
Clothes
Pamela Jean Boyer
Leonard Cecil
Brashear
I mailed out 570 applications to all Tribal
Members ages 5-19 on July 7, 2014.
Patsy Ruth Cook
Annabelle Kreiger
Mandie Ferguson
Education Director
Nancy Ann Massad
Nell Louise Runyon
Request for Change of Address
Date:
Tribal Member:
(First Name)
(Middle Name)
DOB:
________________________
(Social Security Number)
(Maiden Name/Last Name)
Roll No.
New Address:
Old Address:
Address
Address
City
State
Zip
City
Home Phone
State
Zip
E-mail
Signature of applicant
Please list all tribal members of household who will need to have address changed:
(Name)
(Date of Birth)
(SSN)
(Name)
(Date of Birth)
(SSN)
(Name)
(Date of Birth)
(SSN)
(Name)
(Date of Birth)
(SSN)
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Child Care Development Fund Program
The child care program is funded through the Administration for Children and Families
(ACF). This program is to provide childcare services and activities. The qualifications
for the program are:
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There will always be a co-pay per child per month for each family.
Live within 100 miles of the Peoria Tribal Office in the states of Missouri, Kansas,
Arkansas, or Oklahoma.
There must be an Indian in the household.
Be under 13 years of age; or be under age 19 and physically or mentally incapable of
caring for themselves; or under court supervision.
Reside with a family whose income does not exceed the maximum net income level.
there will be some deductions considered. Income level does not apply to the children
that are physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.
Co-pay example: Monthly net income of $4,054.00 for a family of four, the co-pay
would be $105.00 per child per month. Every family will have a co-pay.
Reside with a parent, parents or guardian who are gainfully employed or attending a
job training or educational program; or receive, or need to receive, protective services.
Adult must be at work or in class in order for the CCDF Program to assist with child
care.
Indian Child Welfare
Indian Child Welfare services for the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma are available to all enrolled
tribal members and, in most cases, to those who are eligible for enrollment.
The Indian Child Welfare Program (ICWP) is located in the Programs Office Building. If you should
need our services, please feel free to contact us there. The office number is 918-540-2535 you can ask for
Doug Journeycake, Director (Ext. 19 or Cell 918-540-4370).
Lack of Tribal Foster Homes is still an issue for the Tribes. If you are interested in becoming a Tribal
Foster Home and want to open your heart and home to children in need contact the ICWP now. You can
give children a chance to have a new and better life. There are many rewards of being a foster parent as
well as the wonderful results for the Tribe’s children. The process is relatively simple, you fill out an application, and we will do a thorough Federal and State background check on anyone over 18 years of age
living in the home. We will require you to provide four personal references that the Indian Child
Welfare Program (ICWP) will contact, and then the Indian Child Welfare Director or his designated representative will do a home visit in your home. Once that process is completed, the Indian Child Welfare
Program will license your home as a tribal foster home. Additionally, the Department of Human Services
(DHS) has a critical need for tribal foster homes to provide homes for Indian Children in state custody.
The Tribe is fortunate that it has very few ICW cases. Tribal members should be proud of
themselves and their family members, as this sets a standard that it hard to meet by the other Tribes in the
area.
Doug Journeycake, Director
Indian Child Welfare
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EDUCATION
The education committee met August 7, 2013, 5:00pm. 3 members were in attendance, Alan Goforth and Donna Fitzgibbon and Sadie
Detherage. It was the decision of the committee to fund 67 renewal students, 28 new students, 9 part-time students, 9 graduate program students, and 2 part-time graduate program students. Letters were mailed to 37 students requesting addition
information. It was also the decision of the committee to not fund 9 students due to incomplete applications.
Financial need is not one of the criteria for the Peoria scholarship. Every Peoria college student is encouraged to apply. Please feel free to
stop by the Peoria Tribal Office for other financial aid or scholarship information. It is never too early to obtain a scholarship application.
You may do so by writing Education Director, Peoria Tribe, P.O. Box 1527, Miami, OK 74355; by phoning the Peoria office 1-918-5402535 ext 10 or 1-800-259-9987 ext 10; or check it out on the Peoria Tribal website, www.peoriatribe.com.
Application deadlines are July 31 for the Fall semester and January 7 for the Spring
semester. Incomplete or postage due applications will not be consider ed. Students who
accept scholarship funds but do not complete their obligation for that semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA forfeit their eligibility for one semester.
If you know a Peoria student who has received scholastic honors or other special recognition at his or her school, please let the Education
Director know. I can be reached at 1-800-259-9987, or 1-918-540-2535.
Mandie Ferguson, Education Director
Caden Pogue (son of former Miamian, and tribal member Jason Pogue) and his 12 & Under Majors
baseball team, the Oklahoma Ambush, recently won the Kansas City Sports Memorial Day Super NIT
Tournament. The Ambush went 7-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 55-18, while
beating teams from Missouri, Minnesota, Indiana and Tennessee. With the win, the Ambush qualified
to represent the State of Oklahoma in the Elite 32 World Series at Disney World in Orlando, FL this
August. The Ambush played in the Elite 32 last year as eleven year olds and placed 17th. The Elite 32
is considered to be the nation’s top 32 teams and is an invitation only event. This spring season the
Ambush have a 35-4 record and have placed third or better in 7 of their 9 tournaments, with 5 championships. The team is comprised of kids from Stillwater, Owasso, Claremore, Tulsa, Tahlequah and
Coweta. They have the 11th best power ranking in the United States. You can follow the team on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oklahoma-Ambush.
CALLING ALL PAST AND PRESENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: As an inspiration to the
younger generation we are asking past and present scholarship recipients to tell us your story before and after graduation. We would like to have these stories available at annual
meeting for others to read.
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The Bully:
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big;
some are small; some bright and some not so bright;
some attractive and some not so attractive; some popular and some disliked by almost everyone.
Bullying is a conscious, willful and deliberate hostile
activity, intended to harm.
Four Makers of Bullying: 1. An imbalance of
power, 2. Intent to harm, 3. Threat of further aggression, 4. When bullying escalates unabated-terror.
Bullying is not about anger, or even about conflict. It’s
about contempt—a powerful felling of dislike toward
someone considered to be worthless, inferior or
undeserving of respect. Contempt comes with three
apparent psychological advantages that allow kids to
harm others without felling empathy, compassion or
shame. These are a sense of entitlement-the right to
control, dominate, subjugate, and abuse another human
being; An intolerance toward difference; and a liberty to
exclude-to bar, isolate and segregate a person deemed
not worthy of respect or care.
Seven Steps to Stop Bullying: 1. Discipline
(including the three R’s- restitution, resolution,
reconciliation); 2. Create Opportunities to “do good”; 3.
Nurture empathy; 4. Teach friendship skills; 5. Closely
monitor TV viewing, video games and computer
activities; 7. Teach ways to “will good”
The Bullied:
The one thing that all kids who are bullied have in
common is that a bully or a bunch of bullies has
targeted them. Each one was singled out to be the
object of scorn, and thus the recipient of bullying,
merely because he or she was different in some way.
Some Warning Signs to look for:
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Shows an abrupt lack of interest in school or
refuses to go to school.
Takes an unusual route to school.
Suffers drop in grades.
Withdraws from family and school activities
Is hungry after school (What children isn’t)
Steals money from home.
Makes a beeline to the bathroom when arriving
home.
Is sad, sullen, angry, or scared after receiving a
phone call or email.
Does something out of character
Has torn or missing clothing
Uses derogatory or demeaning language when
talking about peers
Stops talking about peers and everyday activities
Has physical injuries not consistent with
explanation
Has stomachaches, headaches, panic attacks, is
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unable to sleep, sleeps too much, is exhausted
15. Plays alone, or prefers to hang with adults.
Why Children Don’t Tell:
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They are ashamed of being bullied
They are afraid or retaliation
They don’t think anyone can help them
They don’t think anyone will help them
They’ve bought into the lie that bullying is a necessary part of growing up
They might believe that adults are part of the lie—they bully too.
They have learned that “ratting” on a peer is bad, not cool.
The Bystander
Bystanders are the third group of players in this tragedy. They are the
supporting cast who aid and abet the bully, through acts of omission and
commission. They stand idly by or look away, or they can actively encourage the bully or join in and become one of a bunch of bullies.
Injustice overlooked or ignored becomes a contagion that infects even those who thought they could run away.
Standing Up and Speaking Out
Bulling is challenged when the majority stands up against the cruel acts of the minority. Since much of the bullying goes on “under the
radar of adults,” a potent force is kids themselves showing bullies that they will not be looked up to, nor will their cruel behavior be condoned or tolerated. Kids need not be bystanders. They can become active witnesses, standing up for their peers, speaking out against
injustices, and taking responsibility for what happened among themselves.
If your child is bullied don’t minimize, r ationalize, or explain away the bully’s behavior . Don’t r ush in to solve the pr oblem for
your child. Don’t tell your child to avoid the bully. Don’t tell your child to fight back. Don’t confront the bully or the bully’s parents
alone. If you child is bullied listen to them and reassure them that you are here for them, that you believe them, and that it is not their
fault.
RE-Writing the Script
The bully, the bullied, the bystander-the interactions involved in such role-playing, though commonplace in our culture, are not healthy,
not normal, certainly not necessary, and in fact are devastating to the children playing them. We as parents and educators can rewrite the
script and create for our children alternative, healthier roles that require no pretense and no violence. With care and commitment, we
can rechannel the behaviors of the bully into positive leadership activities; acknowledge the nonaggressive behaviors of the bullied child
as strengths that can be developed and are honored; and transform the role of the bystander into that of a witness, someone willing to
stand up, speak out, and act against injustice. A daunting task, but a necessary one.
Difference between Teasing and Taunting
Teasing
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Allows the teaser and person teased to swap roles.
Isn’t intended to hurt the other person.
Maintains the basic dignity of everyone involved.
Pokes fun in a lighthearted, clever, and benign way.
Is meant to get both parties to laugh.
Is only a small part of the activities shared by kids who have something in common.
Is innocent in motive.
Is discontinued when person teased becomes upset or objects to the teasing.
Taunting
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Is based on an imbalance of power and is one sided: the bully taunts, the bullied kid is taunted.
Is intended to harm.
Involves humiliating, cruel, demeaning, or bigoted comments thinly disguised as jokes.
Includes laughter directed at the target, not with the target.
Is meant to diminish the sense of self-worth of the target.
Induces fear of further taunting or can be a prelude to physical bullying.
Is sinister in motive.
Continues especially when targeted kid becomes distressed or objects to the taunt.
Excerpts from the Bully, bullies, and the bystander, by Barbara Coloroso, www.kidsareworthit.com
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Thank You
Annette Black
I have been honored to be a
member of the tribal office staff
since April 1996. I have seen so
much progress and take pride in
the role I have been able to play in
the achievements made by our
tribal leaders for the betterment of
our tribe as a whole.
Making the transition to “being
retired” should be an interesting
and exciting path. I look forward
to returning to the tribal office
occasions to help “clear out” all
those beads and craft items left by
our elder ladies. More importantly,
I will still be learning about our
tribe and some of the traditional
skills which I hope to share with
others.
Please know that I will make
myself available to assist the tribe
whenever needed. Thank you for
being a part of my life over the past
sixteen years. I have enjoyed my
job and all the friendships made.
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Special Projects/ NAGPRA
Special Projects/ NAGPRA
Hello Tribal Members,
Fall is coming whether we’re ready for it or not. I hope you’ve all thoroughly enjoyed the warm season and all its blessings.
The National Park Service has not yet announced grant awards for 2014 Tribal Heritage Grant applications. It seems like we’re
so close to completion, yet so far. A long-term maintenance plan is being developed, and issues are being addressed to ensure the
work being done on it will last for years to come. The windows will be made more efficient so that the schoolhouse can have a
more controlled climate, and the openings behind the louvers on the cupola will be covered with expanded metal to make a
more sufficient barrier to keep critters out. Once those items are complete, the exterior will be painted. Then, when Phase V is
complete, we will be ready to finish it completely out with furniture, etc. It will be wonderful to see it finally complete, though it
will take probably another year.
The US Forest Service is looking for information any of you might have on plants that have been important to the Tribe in the
past or are important now. If any of you have any information on this subject, please contact me at the Tribal Office. I would
really like to share any information any of you might have with the Forest Service as they may be able to help preserve the
species or educate visitors to their Forest on these plants. They’re also going to hold ethno-botanical classes at the next To
Bridge A Gap meeting in the spring of 2015.
The Forest Service has put a lot of effort into building a relationship with tribes whose ancestral lands are located within their
National Forests. They have made procedural changes to their permitting processes in an effort to make sure that those groups
who are not federally
recognized tribes aren’t given the opportunity to give the public education on tribal customs and
culture. The Forest Service also puts forth a great effort to consult with Tribes regarding projects that may include ground
disturbance on ancestral lands.
Respectfully,
Cynthia Stacy
Christmas Party 2014
All Peoria Tribal members are invited to attend the 2014 Peoria Children’s Christmas Party. The party will be
held at the OTTAWA/PEORIA CULTURAL CENTER on Saturday, December 13, 2014
between 1:00pm – 3:00pm
We will have entertainment and refreshments. Santa will arrive at 2:00 to distribute gifts to pre-registered
Peoria children. In October registration letters will be mailed to parents of Peoria children under the age of
thirteen, residing within a 90 mile radius of Miami, OK. If you live outside this area and are planning to
attend the party, please call the office and let Mandie know.
The invites will go out on October 8, 2014, if you do not receive a registration letter and your child plans to
attend the Christmas party, please notify me as soon as possible at the Peoria Tribal office at 1-918-540-2535
or 1-800-259-9987, I can be reached at extension 10. There will be door prizes for our tribal elders, so bring
your ENTIRE family.
Please plan to attend the Peoria Children’s Christmas Party!
Financial donations to the Christmas Party fund are always appreciated.
Mandie Ferguson – Christmas Party Coordinator
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Business Committee Meeting Minutes Summary
REGULAR MEETING- May 6, 2014
Chief John Froman called the meeting to order. Carolyn Ritchey gave the invocation. Secretary Don Giles declared a quorum, Alan Goforth
called ahead and was unable to attend. Motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Craig Harper and seconded by Wayne Blalock to approve the minutes of April
1, 2014, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Carolyn Ritchey and seconded by Wayne Blalock to approve the
financial reports for March 2014 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Craig Harper and seconded by Jason
Dollarhide to appropriate funds for Ottawa County 9-1-1 program in the amount of $3000.00 for one year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Don E. Giles and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to approve a five year free membership at Peoria Ridge membership
for John Heyburn for construction work done at Peoria Ridge. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Don E. Giles and
seconded by Wayne Blalock to remove from the table item R-03-04-14-A, “Approval of Revised Gaming Ordinance of November 4,
2003.” Tonya Gr ayson pr ovided a r evised copy for appr oval and signatur e. Motion was made by Cr aig Har per and seconded by
Carolyn Ritchey to approve Resolution R-03-04-14-A,” Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded
by Craig Harper to approve the new members as recommended by the Enrollment Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Three
resolutions were presented for consideration, and upon motions duly made and seconded, each were unanimously approved: (1) Resolution
R-05-06-14-A, “Approval for Changes to the Peoria Tribal Membership Roll”: Motion was made by Don E. Giles and seconded by
Jason Dollarhide to approve Resolution R-05-06-14-A. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Resolution R-05-06-14-B, “Authorization and
Signatures with IBC Bank of Miami, Oklahoma for New Accounts Entitled BIA Funds Account and Grant Funds Account”: Motion
was made by Craig Harper and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve Resolution R-05-06-14-B as presented. Motion carried
unanimously. (3) Resolution R-05-06-14-C, “Resolution Authorizing the Lease of Trust Land From the Peoria Tribe of Indians of
Oklahoma to House the Modoc Tribal Office Headquarters”: Motion was made by Don E. Giles and seconded by J ason Dollar hide
to approve Resolution R-05-06-14-C. Motion carried unanimously. Public comments were received from tribal member John Meyers, asked
if any consideration had been given to reserve the new Peoria Ridge Clubhouse for next year’s Peoria Tribal Council meeting. Chief Froman
acknowledged that this question was brought up in the March 2014, Peoria Tribal Council Meeting. Business Committee members agreed
this was a good suggestion and will discuss in more detail to determine if use of the clubhouse for that purpose is feasible. Motion was made
by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to go into Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Craig Harper and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to adjourn was made by
Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING- JUNE 3, 2014
Chief John Froman called the meeting to order. Carolyn Ritchey gave the invocation. Secretary Don Giles declared a quorum with all
members present. Motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Wayne Blalock and seconded by Alan Goforth to approve the minutes of May 6, 2014, as
presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Alan Goforth and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to approve the minutes of
Special Meeting on May 22, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Craig Harper and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to
approve capital expenditures out of Tribal Enterprise Account for $10,000.00 for additional sod completion for Peoria Ridge. Motion was
carried unanimously. Motion was made by Alan Goforth and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the financial reports for April 2014.
Motion carried unanimously. There was no unfinished business brought before the Committee. Four resolutions were presented for
consideration, and upon duly made and seconded, each were unanimously approved: (1) Resolution R-06-03-14-A, “Placement of
Property Surrounding Peoria Cemetery Into Trust Status”: Motion was made by Don Giles and seconded by J ason Dollar hide to
approve Resolution R-06-03-14-A. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Resolution R-06-03-14-B, “Authorization and Signatures with
Liberty Bankers Life for New Investment Account”: Motion was made by J ason Dollar hide and seconded by Car olyn Ritchey to
approve Resolution R-06-03-14-B. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Resolution R-06-03-14-C, “Authorization and Signatures Liberty
Bakers Life for New Investment Account”: Motion was made by J ason Dollar hide and seconded by Alan Gofor th to appr ove
Resolution R-06-03-14-C as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R-06-03-14-D, “Authorization and Signature with
Bankers Life Insurance Company for New Annuity Accounts”: Motion was made by Cr aig Har per and seconded by J ason
Dollarhide to approve Resolution R-06-03-14-D. Motion carried unanimously. There were no public comments. There was no call for
Executive Session. Motion to adjourn was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey. Motion carried unanimously and the
meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING –JULY 1, 2014
Chief John Froman called the meeting to order. Carolyn Ritchey gave the invocation. Secretary Don Giles declared a quorum with all
members present. Motion was made by Craig Harper and Seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to amend the agenda to add Resolution R-07-01-14
-F, “Resolution Requesting a Waiver of the Requirement for the Peoria Tribe of Indians Oklahoma to be Named on Insurance Policies
Associated with the Modoc Tribal Office Headquarters.” Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Wayne Blalock and seconded
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by Craig Harper to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Alan Goforth and seconded by
Jason Dollarhide to approve the minutes of June 3, 2014, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Alan Goforth
and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the financial reports for May 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Craig
Harper and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to offer Direct Development payment of $157,000 for property currently housing Gaming
Commission and Human Resources staff. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Craig Harper and seconded by Jason
Dollarhide to amend the land acquisition budget and Tribal Enterprises for purpose of acquisition of said property. Motion carried
unanimously. Chief reported that ninety day employee performance evaluations were given to Kyle Foster and Cassie Harper. Chief and
supervisors recommended both employees receive a merit increase of $1000.00. Motion passed with a vote of 5 for, Craig Harper abstained.
There was no unfinished business brought before the Committee. Motion was made by Carolyn Ritchey and seconded by Alan Goforth to
approve the new members as recommended by the Enrollment Committee. Motion carried unanimously. Six resolutions were presented for
consideration, and upon motions duly made and seconded, each were unanimously approved: (1) Resolution R-07-01-14-A, “Approval for
Changes to the Peoria Tribal Membership Roll”: Motion was made by Wayne Blalock and seconded by Cr aig Har per to appr ove
Resolution R-07-01-14-A. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Resolution R-07-01-14-B, “Request Planning Funds for Indian Reservation
Roads Program”: Motion was made by Car olyn Ritchey and seconded by Alan Gofor th to appr ove Resolution R -07-01-14-B.
Motion carried unanimously. (3) Resolution R-07-01-14-C, “Authorization and Signatures with First National Bank and Trust
Company of Miami, Oklahoma for Accounts Entitled Buffalo Run Hotel”: Motion was made by Alan Gofor th and seconded by
Craig Harper to approve Resolution R-07-01-14-C as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (4) Resolution R-07-01-14-D,
Authorization and Signatures with First National Bank and Trust Company of Miami, Oklahoma for Accounts Entitled Buffalo
Run Casino”: Motion was made by Cr aig Har per and seconded by Alan Gofor th to appr ove Resolution R -07-01-14-D. Motion
carried unanimously. (5) Resolution R-07-01-14-E, “Authorization and Signatures with Security Bank and Trust Company of Miami,
Oklahoma for Accounts Entitled Buffalo Run Casino”: Motion was made by Car olyn Ritchey and seconded by Alan Gofor th to
approve Resolution R-07-01-14-E. Motion carried unanimously. (6) Resolution R-07-01-14-F, “Resolution Requesting a Waiver of the
Requirement for the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to be Named on Insurance Policies Associated with the Modoc Tribal
Office Headquarters”: Motion was made by Alan Gofor th and seconded by Cr aig Har per to appr ove R -07-01-14-F. Motion carried
unanimously. Public comments were received from Chief Froman, and Annette Black. Chief Froman announced that he accepted his
Administrative Assistant, Annette Black’s resignation. Chief praised Annette for her years of service, and thanked her for a wonderful job.
Annette Black then addressed the Business Committee and Chief, expressing her gratitude for the past 16 years, and for the opportunity to
serve her tribe. There was no call for Executive Session. Motion to adjourn was made by Carolyn Ritchey and seconded by Jason
Dollarhide. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 5, 2014
Chief John Froman called the meeting to order. Carolyn Ritchey gave the invocation. Secretary Don Giles declared a quorum with all
members present. Motion was made by Alan Goforth and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously. Motion was made by Wayne Blalock and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to approve the minutes of July 1, 2014, as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Don Giles and seconded by Jason Dollarhide to approve $180,000 expenditure for new
computer hardware. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to approve the
financial reports for June 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Craig Harper to give
$5,000 to Dare Program Officer out of Public Relations Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Alan Goforth and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey to give $10,000 out of Public Relations Fund for Premium Sale. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion, a
motion was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Craig Harper to fund Environmental Pilot Project in the amount of $150,000 for the
remainder of the fiscal year out of the Grant Matching Account. Motion carried with a vote of 5 for and 1 opposed. Business Committee
will revisit this proposal in March at the end of the fiscal year. There was no unfinished business brought before the Committee. Motion
was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Alan Goforth to approve the new members as recommended by the Enrollment Committee.
Motion carried unanimously. Three resolutions were presented for consideration, and upon motions duly made and seconded, each were
unanimously approved: (1) Resolution R-08-05-14-A, “Approval for Changes to the Peoria Tribal Membership Roll”: Motion was
made by Wayne Blalock and seconded by Craig Harper to approve Resolution R-08-05-14-A. Motion carried unanimously. (2) Resolution
R-08-05-14-B, “Authorization for Signatures with Security Bank and Trust Company of Miami, Oklahoma for Accounts
Entitled Buffalo Run Casino”: Motion was made by Cr aig Har per and seconded by Car olyn Ritchey to appr ove Resolution R -0805-14-B. Motion carried unanimously. (3) Resolution R-08-05-14-C, “Amendment to Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma”: Motion was made by J ason Dollar hide and seconded by Alan Gofor th to appr ove
Resolution R-08-05-14-C. Motion carried unanimously. Public comments were received from Tonya Grayson asking if the Committee
would consider changing the School Reimbursement Program payment schedule so that tribal members could be reimbursed in 30 day.
Chief commented that he would review request with School Reimbursement Program Director, Mandie Ferguson. Motion was made to go
into executive session by Alan Goforth and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to return to open session
was made by Jason Dollarhide and seconded by Carolyn Ritchey. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to adjourn was made by Carolyn
Ritchey and seconded by Alan Goforth. Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.
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Editor: Mandie Ferguson
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Tribal Committees
Business Committee
Chief
John P. Froman
Second Chief
Jason Dollarhide
Treasurer
Aaron Wayne Blalock
Secretary
Don Giles
First Councilman
Carolyn Ritchey
Second Councilman Craig Harper
Third Councilman
Alan Goforth
03/2014
03/2017
03/2016
03/2015
03/2016
03/2017
03/2015
Grievance Committee
Lela Stand.………….………….………….………..2014
Annette Black….…………………….……..………2017
Katy Sisco…...….………………….……….…….. 2017
Tabitha Sixkiller…...………….…………………....2014
Mark Davey.…….…..…………..…………….……2016
Election Committee
Tonya Grayson, Chairperson; Courtney McCartney,
Secretary; Bud Ellis, Toni Potts, Kristen Gillman
Enrollment Committee
Jenny Rampey, Jeane Wynn, & Kay Harper
Economic Development/Finance/Properties
Don E. Giles, Hank Downum
Housing/Social Services
Beebe Mitchell, M. Annette Black
Veteran’s Day Service
The Peoria Tribe will hold its annual Veteran’s
Day Memorial Service at the Peoria Tribal
Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11, 2014
beginning at 11 a.m. Please join us for a day of
honoring our past, present and future Veteran’s.
For additional information please call the tribal
office at 918-540-2535.
Education Committee
Donna Fitzgibbon, Chairperson; Alan Goforth,
Secretary; Sadie Detherage
Audit Committee
Michael Lewis, Kendra Pogue, Meredith Purgason
Culture and Language Committee
Donna Fitzgibbon, Kevin Dawes
Stomp Dance Committee
Rob Blalock, Chairperson; John Froman, Rick Landers,
Terry Kinder, Ruthie Jones, Donna Fitzgibbon, Karen
Stand, David Tyner, Darlene Young, Jeffery “Dude”
Blalock, Bill Blalock
Repatriation Committee
Jason Dollarhide, Chairperson; Michael Eddy, John
Froman, Eddie Froman, Don Giles, Cynthia
Purgason, LeAnne Reeves, Jane Hahn, Laura McCoy
Cemetery Committee
Bill Blalock, John Froman
Historical Committee
Joann Evans, Chairperson; Roberta Lindsly, Rick Landers
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