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Follow us on Twitter #CATribalTribune CheyenneandArapaho-nsn.gov June 15, 2021 - Vol. 17, Issue 12
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune
P.O. Box 38
Concho, OK 73022
Youth Summit for Tribal Youth
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Latoya Lonelodge pandemic.
Staff Reporter “Everybody’s been kind
of secluded for the last year
Hoping to ignite a spark and we thought this would be
of hope for the future of trib- an excellent opportunity to
al youth, the Cheyenne and bring our youth together and
Arapaho Tribes Youth Sum- have them enjoy themselves
mit was held May 27 at the while also listening to a few
Frisco Conference Center in presenters who can give
Clinton, Okla. them some helpful insights,”
In collaboration with Ruiz said.
many departments and pro- Ruiz said the event would
grams within the Tribes, the also recognize some of the
youth summit was brought tribal youth in the communi-
together to target tribal youth ties that are going above and
and help promote self-advo- beyond.
cacy as the next future gen- “I think it’s important that
eration. we do anything and every-
In coordinating with thing possible to help pro-
Tradition Not Addiction, mote self advocacy for our
Culture and Language, tribal youth because they’re
R.E.Sp.E.C.T., the Educa- our future,” Ruiz said.
Francesca Washee, 18, and Katrina Curtis, 15, enjoy their goodies they received while at
tion Department and NYCP Taking from his experi-
the Youth Summit. (Photo / Latoya Lonelodge)
months in advance prior to ence as a tribal youth grow-
the event, Travis Ruiz, Arap- ing up, Ruiz said when he male co-president when he co-president. me identify as a Cheyenne
US POSTAGE PAID
aho District Legislator 3, said was a part of the Cheyenne
PERMIT NO. 823
was a junior in high school. “It not only brought a and Arapaho and that there’s
OKLA CITY, OK
PRSRT STD
they wanted to address the and Arapaho Youth Council, That was less than 10 years realization that we have a more that I can do out there,”
mental awareness aspect in they hosted a youth forum ago when Ruiz was elected as place in this town and in the Ruiz said.
youth during the COVID-19 and he ran for a position for male state, it helped See YOUTH SUMMIT pg. 9
Cheyenne and
Arapaho Tribes
Distribute $33M
in Rescue Act
Assistance to
Tribal Citizens
(CONCHO, OK) The American Rescue
Plan (ARP) approved enacted by U.S. Pres-
ident Joe Biden included $31.2 billion to be
paid to Native American tribes through-
out the U.S. Each tribe received a por-
tion of the $31.2 billion based on their
enrollment numbers and the number
of employees each tribe employed.
A breakdown of the funds distribut-
ed included: $20 billion for Tribal gov-
ernments to combat COVID-19, including
funding to assist Tribal community safe-
ty-net programs, $6 billion for the Indian
Health Services for vaccinations, mental
and behavioral health, urban health centers,
third-party medical billing reimbursements
and other needs, $900 million for Bureau of
Indian Affairs programs such as Tribal gov-
ernment services and potable water deliv-
ery, over $1.1 billion for Native education
programs, including the Bureau of Indian
Education schools, Tribal education agen-
cies and Tribal colleges and universities,
$1.2 billion for Housing and Urban Devel-
opment Tribal housing programs, $20 mil-
lion to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on
Native languages through language preser-
vation and maintenance grants and $19 mil-
lion for Tribal community efforts to combat
domestic violence.
Tribes have until Dec. 31, 2024 to spend
the funds.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
announced they had received their ini-
tial ARP disbursement in the amount of
$61,781,945.09 on Friday, May 28,
2021. The initial distribution was for-
mulated through the pro rata share of
the total certified tribal enrollment. The
second distribution will be based on the
tribes’ 2019 employment data.
In a press release, Cheyenne and Arap-
aho Tribes Gov. Reggie Wassana stated,
“Unlike the CARES funds, the ARP fund-
ing allows the Tribes greater flexibility and
planning, and with this amount we can
See MMIW AWARENESS pg. 9
PAGE 2 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Indian Relay Horse Races Championships Come to Oklahoma By Kimberly Burk, Tribal Tribune Correspondent Yukonna Henry gestures the #1 sign to the packed grandstands after crossing the finish line at the Indian Relay Horse Races held in Osage County May 27-31, 2021. (Photo / Logan Dunn) (PAWHUSKA , OK) Yukonna Henry was confi- circle the track three times and change horses for dent prior to the race and jubilant afterward, rais- each loop, leaping from each horse while it is still ing a finger in the “No. 1” gesture as she galloped galloping. past a packed grandstand at the Osage County Fair- The Pawhuska event also attracted riders by grounds. holding a women’s relay, hide races and children’s Riding Mitchell County, a thoroughbred affec- pony competitions. tionately known as Mitch, the 18-year-old from Henry, who is Lakota Sioux, said she was 2 when Little Eagle, S.D., had just won the maiden cham- she first climbed on a horse, and friends got her in- pionship, a women’s bareback event. terested in racing. She was wearing with pride a It was the final day of competition in the interna- belt buckle won last year in Casper, Wyoming, in tional championships of Indian Relay Horse Rac- the Championships of Champions event. ing, held from May 27-31. Jama Bourne, of Crow Creek, S.D., who with her Indian Relay is America’s oldest known com- parents owns Mitchell County and other racehors- petition, according to the website Native America es, said she is happy she and her father, Michael Travel. The signature event involves riders who See INDIAN RELAY HORSE RACES pg. 12
Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 3
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program Progresses
with Services, Reaching Youth Amid
COVID-19 Pandemic
Latoya Lonelodge, Staff going right now, hope-
Reporter fully we open the gyms
back up here for the
Despite the COVID-19 pan- next couple weeks,
demic holding back many of the we’re getting a curtain
proposed events and activities for put up in the Concho
the past year in tribal communities, respect gym that will
the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes divide our courts into
R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program official- four courts,” James
ly opens back up for business and said.
is hitting the ground running with The new addition
all the plans underway for the pro- of curtains in the gym
gram. will allow participants
For the past year, the to come in and use the
R.E.Sp.E.C.T. (acronym for Rec- goals during certain
reation, Exercise & Sports for the time slots, allowing for
Elders & Children of our Tribes) social distancing and
program, along with many oth- sanitizing.
er programs within the Cheyenne With the opening
and Arapaho Tribes have been of sporting events
temporarily show down due to the throughout Oklahoma,
COVID-19 pandemic. And during James said the program
that year, R.E.Sp.E.C.T. program saw an opportunity to
Director Jessi James, has been bring basketball back
working diligently by herself, until into the scene amid the
just recently. COVID-19 pandem- Cheyenne and Arapaho Youth Council held their first meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic at the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Gym
James said May 17 was the of- ic when public events in Concho, Okla. (Photo / Chris RomanNose)
ficial day that all employees under were starting to slowly
open back up. “That’s a goal for them, to try to and to add a life skills philosophy “This year I’m trying to do con-
the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. program re-
“By this time the schools have make their high school team, to try to the program. We want it to be tract workers to do activities in the
turned to work.
already been playing in their tour- to play for their school, so we’ve about more than just winning tour- communities, to keep youth active
“I would have certain workers
naments and basketball programs, been trying to work on that and naments and games,” Dorsett said. again, they can look forward to do-
come in once a week to help me
so we just decided that we’ll start it’s hard to help work on these and Through basketball, Dorsett said ing those, whether it’s kickball or
and it’s taken a long time for them
doing try outs and slowly being having practice, especially when they believe through this program playing basketball or volleyball,
to come back, we’re currently open
able to start practicing again,” we have eight teams and one facil- and having a continuous relation- any activity just to get them out
to the public and it’s been awhile,
James said. ity that we’re actually able to use,” ship through practices, tourna- there and get them active,” James
I’ve been working by myself main-
James said the tryouts for the James said. ments, skills development activi- said.
ly, trying to get applications and
high school was in early April, James said during that time they ties and other social activities, the James said the STEM camps
during this time we’ve been pro-
however they weren’t able to get try to help players build fundamen- program can held provide a solid are a way for the program to reach
cessing applications, so all our as-
practice in the gym until just two tals and develop them as a basket- foundation for not only success on some of the youth that don’t get to
sistance hasn’t been there,” James
weeks ago when they started doing ball player. the court, but in life. get out and participate in a program
said.
COVID testing. “As long as they stick with it and “Today’s youth, especially with all the time.
In the time of employees return-
ing and the plans underway for the In working with the COVID-19 keep them going, they’ll improve the instant gratification mentality, Other plans under for the pro-
task force and Charlene Wassana, and they’ll be able to make their try are sometimes missing the con- gram include the Cheyenne and
summer, James said they’ve been
Department of Health executive outs for the high school team, that’s cept of hard work, fundamental of Arapaho Youth Council (CAYC)
in a time crunch of trying to open
director, the program was able to a goal of ours,” James said. basketball, team work, and overall and their upcoming UNITY trip to
back up and get activities going for
determine how to best use their fa- James said the program is also good sportsmanship,” Dorsett said. Dallas, Texas in July.
the youth and communities.
Since opening, the program has cility during practices by allowing working on trying to get an athletic In recognizing that not all tribal “Right now we’re going to UNI-
testing of the players. trainer for the summer to help work youth are competitive athletes, oth- TY and we’re going to have four
undergone some changes in order
“It’s been a long road of trying with the youth that are playing on er activities are underway aimed to meetings in June, we’re trying to
to follow social distancing guide-
to figure out if we should do this, the teams. engage youth in a meaningful and take 80 youth to UNITY with us
lines amid the pandemic. James
should we not do this, I’m wait- “To help them get strengthened positive way. this year in Dallas, so we’ll be driv-
said the program still can’t do the
ing on our elder activities because and conditioned and get their agili- “This summer the program will ing down there and we’ll have four
usual activities they normal have
I don’t know if it’s fully the right ty down, that will help benefit them hold summer STEM (Science, meetings, they’ll have to at least
because all activities have to be
time to start doing our elder ac- for in school and also playing on Technology, Engineering, and participate in two to go to UNITY,”
held outside.
tivities again because I know our our team helps out in getting them Math) camps, these will be held James said.
With the youth R.E.Sp.E.C.T.
basketball league back in full numbers are dropping, but I’m also in shape,” James said. in various communities, and oth- After UNITY, James said the
not sure how many people are vac- In bringing R.E.Sp.E.C.T. bas- er sports and recreation programs they’re hoping to get back into the
swing with eight teams total for
cinated,” James said. ketball back, Teresa Dorsett, De- are currently being planned for the groove of having meetings and get-
7th and 8th graders and the school,
In trying to reach out to first time partment of Administration exec- summer months,” Dorsett said. ting youth to join more events with
James said whenever the basketball
basketball players, James said this utive director, said the program With the STEM camps, James the youth council and from over
teams have to practice inside any
year they’re letting youth come try recently reintroduced the competi- said the program was trying to do communities.
Cheyenne and Arapaho facility, all
participants will have to be COVID out and play for a team that haven’t tive basketball program with sever- an activity that leads two or three James said Jerilyn Longknife,
been able to make their high school al major goals in mind. days of the week in each communi- will be the CAYC project manager
tested every time.
team. “To be more inclusive, more fo- ty, as that’s something the program for the youth council.
“That’s how the facilities are
cused on development of athletes, hasn’t been able to do before.
See R.E.Sp.E.C.T. pg. 12
215 bodies found at residential
school in Canada
(KAMLOOPS, British release that the remains were dian Residential School.” are said to have died. epidemic rates of alcoholism tial schools and the wounds
Colombi-AP) The remains confirmed last weekend with From the 19th century The Canadian government and drug addiction on reser- from this legacy of genocide
of 215 children, some as the help of ground-penetrat- until the 1970s, more than apologized in Parliament in vations. towards Indigenous people,”
young as 3 years old, have ing radar. 150,000 First Nations chil- 2008 and admitted that phys- A report more than five Terry Teegee, Assembly of
been found buried on the site More bodies may be dren were required to at- ical and sexual abuse in the years ago by a Truth and First Nations regional chief
of what was once Canada’s found because there are more tend state-funded Christian schools was rampant. Many Reconciliation Commission for British Colombia, said
largest Indigenous residen- areas to search on the school schools as part of a program students recall being beaten said at least 3,200 children Friday.
tial school — one of the in- grounds, Casimir said Fri- to assimilate them into Ca- for speaking their native lan- had died amid abuse and British Columbia Premier
stitutions that held children day. nadian society. They were guages; they also lost touch neglect, and it said it had re- John Horgan said he was
taken from families across In an earlier release, forced to convert to Chris- with their parents and cus- ports of at least 51 deaths at “horrified and heartbroken”
the nation. she called the discovery an tianity and not allowed to toms. the Kamloops school alone to learn of the discovery,
Chief Rosanne Casimir of “unthinkable loss that was speak their native languages. Indigenous leaders have between 1915 and 1963. calling it a tragedy of “un-
the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc spoken about but never doc- Many were beaten and ver- cited that legacy of abuse and “This really resurfaces the imaginable proportions” that
First Nation said in a news umented at the Kamloops In- bally abused, and up to 6,000 isolation as the root cause of issue of residen-
See RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL pg. 13
Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief
405-422-7446 / rmstephens@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
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Cheyenne
r i b a l
and
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Arapaho
i b u n e
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405-422-7608 / llonelodge@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
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PAGE 4 Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune Tsistsistas & Hinonoei
Preliminary Listing of Candidates
In accordance with the Constitution of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and the TENTATIVE
POLLING SITES
Election Law for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes,
The Election Commission opened nominations for elective office to qualified can-
didates on May 3, 2021 and closed on June 1, 2021. 2021. Below is the list of
PRELIMINARY candidates released by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Elec- Polling Sites will Be Confirmed Prior to Elections
tion Commission. Primary Election - Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
Please keep in mind, the PRELIMINARY listing is prior to all background checks, General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021
tax records, debt records and criminal history checks. The FINAL list of candi-
dates, who clear all background check protocols will be released Aug. 15, 2021. Canton Community Center, 205/207 N Jefferson St, Canton, Okla.
Seiling Community Center, 411 N. Main, Seiling, Okla.
GOVERNOR / LT. GOVERNOR: Watonga Community Center, 1000 S. Clarence Nash Blvd., Waton-
Gov. Reggie Wassana, Incumbent / ga, Okla.
Lt. Gov. Gib Miles, Incumbent All Nations Church, North Broadway, Kingfisher, Okla.
Concho Community Center, 200 Wolf Robe Circle, Concho, Okla.
Cornell Sankey / Jeffrey Elizondo Geary Community Center, 132 E. Main, Geary, Okla.
Clinton Community Center, 2015 Dogpatch Rd., Clinton, Okla.
Betty Gould / Debra Gould
Southwestern Oklahoma State Unversity, 1121 N. 7th St., Weather-
ford, Okla.
Wilma Blackbear / Roberta Hamilton
Hammon Community Center, 801 Dunn St., Hammon, Okla.
LEGISLATURE: Elk City Indian Baptist Church, 7th St., Elk City, Okla.
Arapaho District 1
Roni Allen Villeda No Campaigning within 100 feet of the Polling Site
Diane Willis
Debra Woolworth
Kenny Williams
QUALIFICATIONS
Arapaho District 2
GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR
Kendricks Sleeper, Incumbent
The Minimum Qualifications for Governor and Lt. Governor Candidates
Juaquin Lonelodge are as follows:
Dale Hamilton Sr. The Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor shall be enrolled members
Myra Campbell of the tribe, at least 35 years of age and each must possess a minimum, bach-
elor’s degree from an accredited school;
No person convicted of a felony within the last 10 years shall serve as Gov-
Cheyenne District 2 ernor or Lt. Governor unless pardoned;
George Woods, Incumbent At the time of filing a nomination petition, the candidate shall physically
Frances White Thunder reside in a voting district and if elected, reside in a voting district for the du-
ration of their term;
Melvin Roman Nose The candidates shall submit copies of his or her Federal Income Tax re-
Clifton Ellis turns for the previous five years and provide a written list of all his or her
Chris Patton personal and real property;
Milan Roman Nose Jr. The candidates cannot owe any money or debts to the tribes;
The Governor and Lt. Governor will run as a team.
Alan Fletcher
Rollin (Eddie) Hamilton LEGISLATOR
Sequoyah Locust Each District Legislator shall be an enrolled member of the tribes, age 25
or older and shall possess, at minimum, a high school degree or its equivalent.
Cheyenne District 4 No person convicted of a felony within the last 10 years shall serve as a Dis-
trict Legislator unless pardoned.
Byron Byrd, Incumbent At time of filing a nomination petition, a candidate for District Legislator
Tiffany Bullcoming shall physically reside in such District. Each District Legislator shall reside in
Delfred White Crow the District from which they are elected for the duration of their term. Each
District Legislator shall be a registered voter in the District from which they
Francine Bullcoming
are elected.
Rosemary Armendariz A candidate for the Office of District Legislator cannot owe any money or
debts to the tribes or be employed in any governmental capacity.
ELECTION COMMISSION:
Arapaho District 3 ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Pat Smothers, Incumbent Members of the Election Commission shall be elected from their respective
Doris Thunderbull districts to serve a term of four years. Election Commissioners shall possess,
Cody Zimmer at a minimum, a high school degree or its equivalent. No person convicted of
a felony shall serve as an Election Commissioner. Each candidate for elective
office shall file a nomination petition.
Arapaho District 4
Elizabeth Birdshead, Incumbent
ELECTION COMMISSION
Cheyenne District 1 The Election Commission is located in the Education Building, Concho Campus,
Sandra Hinshaw, Incumbent Rooms 106 and 107. Currently the office is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The office number is, toll free 800-247-4612 ext. 27619 or you may call or
Janet Bullcoming message any one of the commissioners for assistance:
Frederick Blackbear
A1 Ray Mosqueda 405-306-9281
A2 Dale Hamilton 405-248-7584
Cheyenne District 3 A3 Pat Smothers 405-535-7863
A4 Elizabeth Birdshead 405-464-6043
Ramona Welch, Incumbent C1 Sandra Hinshaw 405-593-7944
Jason Hines C2 Norma Yarbrough 405-538-6664
Angeline Reynolds-Lime C3 Ramona Welch 405-464-2716
C4 Sarah Orange 405-637-6036
Tsistsistas & Hinonoei Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune PAGE 5
Meeting the Preliminary Candidates
for the 2021 Primary Election
Individuals who filed for candidacy for the 2021 Cheyenne and Arapaho who submitted information. Please take note these are the preliminary can-
Tribes 2021 elections were asked to provide a Declaration of Candidacy at didates, with the final list of candidates to be released by the Cheyenne and
time of filing. Below is an introduction to the preliminary list of candidates Arapaho Tribes’ Election Commission on Aug. 15, 2021.
GOVERNOR / LT. GOVERNOR
Additionally, we man- Another monumental ac- “Tomorrow Starts Today.” all successful tribes have, a
aged to reserve millions of complishment is purchasing As a young man I was at a continuity of leadership.
dollars to help stabilize the a building in Oklahoma City basketball tournament in the We still have dreams and
Tribes. As a result, we perse- for our Oklahoma City tribal NW United States and spoke ideas that we feel will be
vered through the crippling members and families. with one of the members beneficial for the future of
COVID-19 coronavirus pan- Future plans include es- of the Warm Springs Tribe. the Tribes and that will leave
demic in 2020. tablishing a resource cen- The success they were hav- a lasting impression and a
We guided the Tribes ter for the Denver and Al- ing and the respect they had goal for the next generations.
through the challenging buquerque tribal members built for their ‘name’ had me Growing up and going to
times with the legislators and addressing the services wishing that my Tribes had tribal political meetings with
and have accomplished a lot and needs of out of district that respect. That has been my Na-wal (grandmother)
historically and we will con- tribal members. We need to one of Reggie and mine main and my father, I came to un-
tinue these efforts until this grow our presence in Denver goals and I feel we have ac- derstand that the choices that
virus is no longer a danger where we historically lived. complished a majority of that individuals made was what
Gov. Reggie Wassana Lt. Gov. Gilbert Miles
for our People. We continue to build on goal. they could get now, no mat-
- Incumbent - Incumbent
Under my administra- our elderly programs and During our community ter how small, and not what
I, first of all, want to thank My name is Gilbert LaM-
tion’s directive, we distribut- will progressively work to meetings I stated that I was an investment in the future
you for your support and ott Miles but am known by
ed approximately 33 million achieve an all-time high lev- not simply asking for Tribal would do for them. I feel that
kind words over the past 3 ½ my friends as “Gib”.
dollars in direct assistance el of services to enable our members to vote for me but has somewhat changed and
years. Along with Reggie Was-
through the American Res- elderly to live a comfortable to hire me to run the Tribe’s individuals now understand
Once again, I am asking sana we are running for re-
cue Plan Act funding. This life and not have to worry businesses. I, again, feel that that the best thing for the
for your support as Gov- election for Governor and
is by far the most individual about unmet needs. we have done an unprece- Tribes and them is to invest
ernor. We have moved the Lieutenant Governor. Our
aid that was provided to each We have many more goals dented job overseeing the in the future and the future of
Tribes in a positive direction current campaign slogan
tribal member in the Tribes this upcoming term and with Tribes businesses. our people in this generation
over the past years. One of simply explains our overall
history. your support and vote, those I am again asking my fam- and the next seven genera-
our foremost goals was to intentions “Building Today
Additionally, this is his- goals will be accomplished. ily, friends and fellow tribal tions to come.
establish financial and fiscal for Tomorrow.”
torically the first time we Again, thank you for your members to vote for us and We would appreciate your
accountability under my ad- I feel we have lived up
secured land into trust. We encouragement and I look ‘hire’ us again to have what support and your vote.
ministration. I am proud to to our last campaign slogan
continue to be aggressively forward to serving you the
report that we achieved one
purchasing land and acquir- next four years.
of the most sought after au-
ing business sites. Hohóú/Né-á›eše!
dits of “Unmodified” status.
duct a forensic audit of all an alternative to gaming. It is tirement, I can honestly state Division Chief to a staff of ty of accounting and funds
tribal programs. We need to our treaty right to have this that every job I have held, I 23, establishing priorities and distribution to Title-V Self
know where and how our land returned. have fairly competed in the delegating duties to ensure all Governance Tribes of the Al-
monies have been spent. Mental illness within our hiring process; I have recom- sections were covered while buquerque, Bemidji, Billings,
Departments must be held tribes must be addressed. We mendations for advancements responding to inquiries with- Navajo, Nashville, Oklaho-
accountable for how they must remove the stigma at- in employment opportunities. in Indian Affairs and other ma, and Phoenix areas. At
spend money that has been tached to the illness so that I attended Fort Sill Indi- outside Federal Agencies. his level, Title V Tribes en-
given to the tribes to bene- members will feel positive an School, completing 10th This required of me strong joy great autonomy of their
fit everyone. It appears that when seeking help. With grade and subsequently re- leadership skills that moti- federal funds. Through the
most families are no better the scourge of methamphet- ceiving my GED through the vated individuals to perform Tribal Self-Governance Pro-
off than they were years ago. amine abuse rampant within C&A Tribes. I received my tasks with honesty, integrity, gram (TSGP), Tribes have
It seems they are worse off. our communities, the need Associate Degree in Para- and tact, as well as strong the option to assume IHS
This is unacceptable in light for intervention is now. Such legal Studies at Rose State analytical skills and logical program funds and manage
Governor Candidate of the fact that our tribal gov- abuse causes rise to other College in Midwest City, and thinking to identify areas of them to best fit the needs of
Betty Gould ernment receives millions social illnesses and affects my Bachelor of Science from strengths and weaknesses and their tribal communities. In
My name is Betty Gould of dollars, based on census all family and community the University of Central make recommendations to my capacity, I provided fi-
and I am running for gov- numbers. Being unaccount- members. It has devastated Oklahoma. My employment upper management. nancial oversight at tribal
ernor of the Cheyenne and able to the people cannot our people and they need our history entails 20 years in the In 2009, I transferred to negotiations of a tribe’s Com-
Arapaho Tribes. My parents continue. help now. private sector, and 23 years the Indian Affairs/Office of pact Funding Agreement;
are the late Jay Gould and A major topic that needs I am a federal retiree. My in the public sector. I retired Indian Services-Division of distributed Title V funds to
Belva Naranjo Hicks. immediate attention is the professional career was spent from federal service in Feb- Self-Determination, Man- Self-Governance Tribes at
My paternal grandparents out-of-district members who working for the government ruary 2019, and although my agement/Program Analyst, the direction of OMB, in ac-
have been disenfranchised in three departments. I have federal career had led me to Washington, DC., in repre- cordance with the president’s
are George Gould and Elfre-
by not being allowed to fully experience in all administra- Oregon, N.M. and Washing- sentation of Title I Self-De- budget; participated in the
da Benton Tallbear.
participate in voting and be- tive and management func- ton, D.C., metropolitan area, termination Contracting Tribal Self-Governance An-
My maternal grandpar-
ing denied assistance in pro- tions in the areas of trust I have always maintained my Tribes to strengthen self-de- nual Conference to provide
ents are Joseph Naranjo and
ceeds that the tribes receive funds management and the presence at home. termination through contract financial presentations and
Nellie Lone Lodge. I hold
from the federal government delivery of health care ser- In 1989, I began my feder- support. In this capacity, I training to tribes, nationwide,
both a Bachelors of Art De-
and from our gaming enter- vices. I have specialized ex- al career with the HIS/Schol- provided guidance and assis- currently Self-Governance,
gree (1985) in political sci-
prises. It is their birthright to perience in the development arship Branch, Clerk-Typist, tance in the administration of or anticipating entering into
ence and a Master of Arts
Rockville, MD where I per- P.L.93-638 contracts/grants Self-Governance status. I
Degree (1987) in political receive the same amount of of regulations and imple-
formed administrative duties to serve as primary contact have been cleared in two, 10-
science from the University help and assistance as those mentation of laws as they ap-
for current IHS scholarship at the national level, provid- year federal background in-
of Central Oklahoma. residing within the service ply to tribes, Alaskan Natives
recipients and participated ed training to BIA employees vestigations, the most current
I have deep roots in my areas. and individuals.
in the review process of the and tribal contractors, provid- beinf 2018. I held an annual
community, and have long From my experience as I retired from the IHS
new-applicants cycle, fol- ed accurate and timely dis- OGE-Form 450 Financial
been dedicated to serving an OOC member, they are headquarters in Maryland
lowed by various positions tribution of contract support Disclosure required of all fed-
it. Although my educational in more need for assistance where I provided guidance
in the field of finance and funds to Tribes, compiled the eral employees with finance
and professional pursuits re- than others as there are many and assistance to high-level accounting at OST/Office of annual reconciliations report responsibilities. I have partic-
quired that I live away from services unavailable else- managers in the regulations Trust Funds Management, to the Congress of shortfall ipated on hiring select panels
my community, my ties re- where. They cannot continue function. During my tenure Control-Desk Technician, distribution of funds, and for Financial Analyst, Pro-
mained strong and I’ve al- to be overlooked and treated in IHS, there were more reg- Albuquerque, N.M., where maintained Levels I and II gram Analyst, Administrative
ways traveled home for the as second-class members. ulations developed and cod- I performed account main- Awarding Officials contract Assistant, and Accounting
important events in my fami- Most importantly, our land ified than at any other time. tenance of IIM account na- certifications. Technician vacancies. If se-
ly and community. at Ft. Reno must be returned. Tribes use these regulations tion-wide, within the Trust During my career with In- lected as your Lt. Governor,
Among my commitments, At this time, other tribes are in their daily work in provid- Funds Accounting System dian Affairs, I served as Trea- some of the more pressing
I’ve been active in support- getting land returned that ing services to native people (TFAS), and delegated work sury Officer, Field Represen- issues I intend to address are:
ing national causes that I was taken illegally. We must in the areas of self-gover- throughout the office. This tative to Southern Plains and Amend/enforce the tribal
believe in and that are im- use our voices and allies to nance, Medicare-like rates, required the highest level of Eastern Oklahoma Regions, constitution for separation of
portant to all natives as well. work together to ensure suc- and family violence and accuracy, responsiveness, and Central Region Steward powers for all tribal branches
Here at home, I see a need cess. We can utilize this land protection. My accomplish- and services in the receipt, in- of American Federation of that will lead to a stable tribal
in so many areas that need to create jobs and diversify ments were at the federal vestment, disbursement and Teachers/Federation of Indi- government and professional
attention but my focus is on our economy so we’re not level and I am confident that, tracking of judgment award, an Service Employees, Local workforce.
the following: dependent on gaming. For if elected, I can affect change special acts, and income from #4524, in representation of Implement all passed res-
My first priority is to con- example, hemp production is at our tribal level. trust resources belonging to approximately 10,000 bar- olutions of the tribal council,
Native Americans and Alas- gaining unit employees lo- specifically to audits of gam-
My father is the late Jay During those early years, I ka Indians; BIA/Office of cated across Indian Country. ing revenue and expenses.
Gould, of Colony, Okla. recall her struggles, but she Chief Financial Officer-Divi- This required of me working Inclusion/involvement of
My mother, the late Belva always managed to provide sion of Fiscal Services, Staff knowledge/experience in all tribally enrolled citizens
Hicks from Canton, Okla. everything we needed, and Accountant, Reston, Virgin- areas of Finance and Bud- of the C&A Tribes, local and
resided in Weatherford until most times wanted. By her ia, where I processed tribal get Planning and Reporting, out-of-district, through the
drawn-down requests, under- Equal Employment Oppor- budget.
her death May 2020. I have own career history, my moth-
took special projects deemed tunities (EEO), Labor Laws Raise the professional
three sons, one daughter, er instilled an honest work
to be problematic with out- and regulations, grievance standards of elected officials
eight grandchildren, two ethic in us. She always said
side federal agencies for re- handling, and counseling and and workforce through a per-
great-granddaughters, and “work for what you want,
search and reconciliation of mediation processes. formance management sys-
I hope to be your next Lt. that way no one can take it
invoices, updated month-end In 2013, I joined IHS/ tem.
Governor of the Cheyenne away from you. It’s okay if
reconciliation reports of all Office of the Director-Office Address lineal descent,
and Arapaho Tribes. you need help sometimes,
financial transactions pro- of Tribal Self-Governance, but will support a 1/8th blood
With only a 10th grade ed- but don’t be dependent.” I
cessed through BIA’s Feder- Financial Analyst, Rock- amendment.
Lt. Governor Candi- ucation as a single parent, my applied that same work ethic al Financial System (FFS). ville, Maryland, where I per-
date Debra Gould mother raised nine children. to my own career. In my re- I routinely served as Acting formed all financial activi-
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Hammon, Weatherford, Can- a valuable lesson from my ate of Arts Degree in liberal Society, and to this day I am
ton, Watonga, and El Reno grandmother, I too place a arts in 2009 and a Bachelor an active participant at both
communities by my moth- great value on education. of Arts Degree in American our Cheyenne Annual Cere-
er, Ima Jean Whiteskunk. I I am, Tsistsistas and Hi- Indian studies in 2011, both monies in Seiling, Okla., and
thank my mother everyday nono’ei. Both tribes are held degrees obtained at Haskell Cheyenne Chapter 1 of our
for the sacrifices she made to in high regard and mutually Indian Nations University. I Native American Church.
work as a single mother for respected. My background plan on pursuing a master’s I have been employed by
myself and for my brothers. with each tribal nation gives degree in Native American the tribes for nine years and
My mother instilled in me a me the perspective to under- studies in the near future. am currently the Director/
strong work ethic in educa- stand the individual needs of I was fortunate to have Fire Management Officer
tion and work. I graduated each. respectable and educated for the Tribe’s Fire Manage-
from El Reno High School, I also strongly believe in Native American teachers ment Program. I also raised
received an AA Degree in public service. My maternal that turned into mentors that my right hand and enlisted
Governor Candidate business administration from grandfather, Edward White- helped guide me through as an 11B (Infantryman) in
Lt. Governor Candi-
Cornell Sankey Redlands Community Col- skunk, served in the army in both high school and uni- the Oklahoma Army Nation-
date Jeffrey Elizondo
Our ancestors were resil- lege and a Bachelor of Busi- WWII; Uncle Warren San- versity levels, and one thing al Guard in 2018. I served
My name is Jeffery James
ient. Our people have been ness Administration Finance key was a marine in Korea; they all shared with me was as an enlisted 11B for two
Elizondo, I was born in Okla-
tested and survived since Degree from Southwestern my paternal uncle, David to go back to your tribal gov- years before deciding to seek
homa City and I am from El
time immemorial. This land Oklahoma State University. Sankey is a USMC Vietnam ernment and help any way a commission through Offi-
Reno, Okla., which is where
is part of us, and we are part Continually learning, I am veteran; and I am a proud possible through leadership. cer Candidate School. I have
I make my home and raise
of it. Our land, values and currently struggling to get an marine having followed in My Cheyenne name is graduated both leadership
my children. I am declaring
culture are dependent on de- MBA degree. their footsteps by serving Haa’ese Oxhaseste meaning courses, Officer Candidate
candidacy for Lt. Governor
cisions we make today and My grandmother Mark in Desert Storm and Desert Walks Long Ways. I was School and Infantry Basic
of the Cheyenne and Arapa-
tomorrow. Elk River Whiteskunk was Shield. I also had the privi- named by my grandmother Officer Leadership course in
ho Tribes in order to provide
I am Cornell Sankey and I instrumental in my early re- lege of serving the tribes as Patricia Mousetrail Russell Ft. Benning, Ga., qualifying
leadership for our people on
have declared for the gover- ligious background and iden- Lieutenant Governor. from Seiling, Okla., and my me as an 11A 2nd Lieutenant,
behalf of our ancestors that
norship of the Cheyenne and tity. I attended church with My strong belief is that grandfather is Lee Roy Chou- and first military commis-
gave their lives and paid the
Arapaho Tribes. My life has her, and we were also a part tribal governments purpose teau from El Reno, Okla. My sioned officer on both sides
ultimate sacrifice to ensure
been dedicated to the service of the Cheyenne ceremonies. is to loyally serve the Chey- father is Michael Elizondo, of my family.
the legacy of the Cheyenne
of the Cheyenne and Arapa- She always held education enne and Arapaho tribal cit- Sr., from the Santa Ynez I believe in the purpose
and Arapaho Tribes is sus-
ho Tribes. My goals for the in high regard. As a young izens. To make the tribes Band of Chumash Reserva- of tribal government, and in
tained and preserved for fu-
future of the tribes are to man I can remember her sit- stronger through making our tion in Santa Ynez, Calif. My order that purpose to suc-
ture generations to come.
pay homage to our legacy ting on my bed and looking people stronger and to create mother is Lou Ann Chouteau ceed we need leadership that
I received my high school
and build a secure, stronger at my eighth grade biolo- opportunities through strong from El Reno, Okla., who will provide honesty, selfless
education at Sequoyah In-
nation for tribal citizens and gy book. She laughed and fiscal management, innova- introduced me to our cere- service, integrity and trans-
dian School in Tahlequah,
our cultural identity. Tribal said she only went to school tive programs, a supportive monial and Native American parency for the benefit of all
Okla., where I graduated in
citizens opportunity will be through the eighth grade and family social structure and Church circles as an infant. tribal citizens as a whole, no
2005. I furthered my educa-
improved for not only those that her parents hid her from to balance the realities of the I am an initiated member matter where they live.
tion and earned an Associ-
residing within the service people that were gathering 21st century with our histor- of our Cheyenne Bowstring
area or out. school age Cheyenne chil- ical cultural heritage. A se-
Born in Oakland, Ca- dren and taking them off to cure, strong home place for
lif., I lost my father, Milton boarding school. My grand- all tribal citizens and their
Clarence Sankey, when I mother knew the importance descendants wherever they
was five. I was raised in the of education. Having learned may live.
Lt. Governor Candidate Roberta Hamilton
Greetings, I am Roberta (Bobbie) Hamilton. I reside in El
Governor Candidate Wilma Joyce Blackbear
Reno, Okla. but grew up in Watonga, Okla. I am filing for
Lt. Governor along with Wilma Blackbear who is filing for
My name is Wilma Joyce Blackbear from Watonga, Okla. Governor.
I have lived in Watonga most of my life and have six children and 19 grandchildren. As a team, we will address a platform of issues important
I graduated from high school in 1977 and received my bachelor’s degree from Southwestern to our tribal members. This past year has been a critical time
Oklahoma State University in 1981. for our tribal members. COVID-19 has had many victims and
I have been involved with tribal politics from the tribal member stand point and would like this has affected all our tribal members/families. Our losses
to serve the Cheyenne and Arapaho people as their Governor. have been ten-fold. As we emerge from this pandemic, we
Thank you. have many areas in our lives, which need attention. We want
to hear your voices and we want to listen to each and everyone
of you to help direct our tribe on issues. Each tribal member
is important to us. May Maheo be with each and everyone of
you. Thank You
LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 1 Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Debra
Woolworth
Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Roni Sue Allen Villeda My parents were Ruth (Clark) & Lavern Woolworth origi-
My name is Roni Sue Allen Villeda. I am the daughter Wilda Sutton and Granddaughter nally from Geary, Greenfield, Watonga area. I have lived in El
to the late Arapaho Chief Arthur Sutton and Sally Blackbear Sutton. I will represent you, Reno most of my life until 2016 when I moved to Greenfield/
the voting community in district and those out of state members of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Watonga area on property inherited from my Grandmother
tribes individually and on personal levels. I aim to treat everyone with great respect and treat Susie (Brooks) Woolworth. I am at home in Blaine County
you all the same. I would like to move Arapaho District 1 and the Cheyenne and Arapaho and would love to represent this areas tribal members to the
tribes forward into a good, positive brighter future. I welcome you all, I will always be avail- best of my ability. I have worked for the tribes in many dif-
able and open to suggestions, AND I am not opposed to constructive criticism. We all need to ferent capacities and I feel like I would be a great advocate for
move forward and we could all learn from each other. Thank you for this opportunity. all tribal members if given the opportunity.
Arapaho Chief Bill Williams aho District 1 to make a dif-
and Amanda Hoof Williams. ference and to add to some LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 2
My maternal grandparents of the good that has already
were the late Cheyenne Chief been done.
ly the Speaker of the Eighth with help from community
Richard Nibbs and Anna My goals included
Legislature of the Cheyenne members and our staff. Ev-
‘ToughFeather’ Nibbs. Work on getting a marina
and Arapaho Tribe. I am also eryone has gone above and
For most of my life I have and restoring the Canton-
the incumbent for the Arapa- beyond to help each other
worked in the dominate so- ment area.
ho District 2 office. I would out through one of the most
ciety’s world which meant Provide more activities
like to ask for your support challenging times in history.
leaving home in Canton. I for the youth.
as I run for re-election this However, it is not yet over,
know how hard it is to make Create an elder’s nutrition
year. I am well acquainted and for that, we thank you.
it out there. I worked for the center.
with most of our district cit- We especially want to thank
state of Oklahoma for nine Improve substance abuse
izens, however, please allow all those programs and de-
Arapaho District years before coming to work outreach.
me to re-introduce myself to partments that worked long
for the Cheyenne and Arap- Re-entry program for
1 Candidate: Kenny aho Tribes. I currently work those being released from
those of you who may not nights through the pandemic,
Williams know me. My name is Ken- the ice storms, and any other
for the Transit Program, and prison and
Hello – my name is Kenny Incumbent Arap- dricks Angelo Sleeper. I am situations that came about. It
I enjoy the job because I’m Support our veterans.
a proud enrolled member of was hard to go through quar-
Williams, and I am running always helping our tribal I would like the opportu- aho District 2 Can- our Cheyenne and Arapa- antine, social distancing, our
for legislator for Arapaho members with rides for busi- nity to represent our A1 com- didate: Kendricks ho Tribe. I live in El Reno, children having to do virtu-
District 1. I am from and was ness or medical purposes. munity in a good respectful
raised in the Canton com- Sleeper Oklahoma, with my wife and al schooling, loved ones in
I believe in equal treat- way and to make a positive
munity. My parents were the Hello family, friends, and six children. We are from the hospital with no visitors
ment to everyone I know no change for the betterment of
late Kenneth and Ida ‘Nibbs’ relatives. Once again, I hope the Greasy Leggings Clan. allowed, the passing of our
one is above or below any- the A1 community. Thank
Williams. My paternal this correspondence finds My father is the late Angelo loved ones from the virus,
one else. you.
grandparents were the late you and your loved ones in Sleeper, Sr. and my mother is vaccinations, testing, and all
I am running for the Arap-
good health. I would like to Susan Nimsey-Sleeper. My the hardships that came with
give the creator all the praise paternal grandparents are this pandemic. Some are still
and glory for all the wonder- the late Stanley Sleeper and struggling with these things.
Arapaho District 1 Candidate: Diane ful blessings bestowed upon Pearl Tallbull-Sleeper. My However, our tribe was and
Lime-Willis every one of us. As I heard maternal grandparents are is still blessed to accommo-
I, Diane Lime-Willis am running for the Arapaho 1 District it mentioned today, I, too, am the late Gerald Nimsey, Sr. date and help our people
legislative seat. thankful to be alive, walking, and Rosemary Hunt-Nimsey. through these times.
In my 25+ years of working for our Cheyenne and Arap- talking, and breathing. But, As I reflect on the past At the beginning of my
aho Tribes, it has been my desire to serve our Cheyenne and unfortunately, it is not that three and a half years of my term, it was either sink or
Arapaho people. way for many of our rela- term, I am satisfied with all swim. I am thankful to the
In recent years I have felt a calling to directly serve the tives, and I would personally of our four branches of gov- Creator for the mindful-
needs of our people from the youngest to our most honorable like to offer my condolences ernment’s teamwork in the ness to put prayer first in all
elders. I feel that I may fulfill this calling by representing our to those in mourning at this progression of our tribe and that we do and have good
people as A-1 District Legislator. time. the decisions we have made mentors, guidance, and en-
I write to you today to thus far for future genera- couragement along the way.
announce my candidacy for tions. Even through a global I have been watching, lis-
the Arapaho District 2 Leg- pandemic, we contin-
islative office. I am current- ue to move forward CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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LEGISLATURE: ARAPAHO DISTRICT 2
Incumbent Arapaho District 2 Candidate Kendricks Sleeper - continued from pg. 6 Incumbent Cheyenne District 2 Candi-
tening, and learning from the other language speakers. get along and work together. date: George Woods
all those around me. Even We also were able to erect an If presented with resolutions I, George Woods would like to run again to help our peo-
those who might not have Emergency Response Center that will benefit our tribe, ple move forward. There is so much I didn’t get to accomplish
known that I was trying my (ERC) in Kingfisher. That they will pass through our yet in my first four years and I feel we can do more in the next
best to pay attention to how particular community has legislative process more than four years. We passed a lot of resolutions for the betterment
they conduct themselves, the been in need of a building likely. of the tribes and we opened our own community center for
way they talk, the questions for a long time. These cen- I am proud of all of our Kingfisher. I would appreciate your vote to continue to serve
asked, and how they answer ters are a reality for many leaders, especially our elect- as your Cheyenne District 2 legislator.
and treat people. I was even communities today. We are ed officials, Executive Direc-
able to find the good when also working on purchasing tors, Directors, Coordinators,
some would choose to be land in Geary to have a new staff, and incredibly proud of
discouraging. In some weird Emergency Response Center our leaders and helpers on Cheyenne District and Bachelor of Science in tions, well depth, location by
way, I know those that decid- built there in the very near our traditional side of our
ed to act like that had some future. We have a lot to look tribal ways of life. Your work
2 Candidate: Fran- Business. section, township, range, be
I worked 14 years in able to read maps and well
kind of good intentions in forward to. does not go unnoticed. These ces White Thunder I.H.S. and BIA, altogether meters, to know where the
their words and actions. Ev- I have heard it said before are tough jobs and, as they I’m running for Cheyenne
at Clinton Indian Hospital in gas was sold after it left the
ery day has been on-the-job that we are not in this for say, some require thick skin, District 2 legislator and my
Medical Records and Osage reservation and how much
training for me. I will contin- recognition and feel as long but I believe we all under- name is Frances White Thun-
Agency in Pawhuska, Okla. was received after sale, then
ue to move forward with the as we accomplish what we stand once chosen for these der. By doing so I’ll strive to
I also worked for the Chey- after 2000 to know Index
intent to represent our tribe set out to get done together jobs, we become servants address concerns of tribal
enne and Arapaho Tribes and Zone prices, and to be able to
the best I can. I am not per- is all that matters. During my to our people. Along with members, provide informa-
was able to set up the Tax calculate the correct royalty
fect but I do my best to try term working with the Sev- these seats come good and tion regarding the state of
Commission and get it oper- due and the amount of roy-
to set a good example and enth and Eighth Legislature, bad opinions and comments. the Cheyenne and Arapaho
ational in eight months. alty received by the Southern
encourage our younger gen- we as a team have accom- They are all good. Tribes and work diligently
I worked for five years for Ute Tribes for all producing
erations. plished many resolutions, It is an honor to serve as to help move our tribes for-
the Southern Ute Tribe as a gas wells of companies being
We have completed many passed many bills, made your Legislator. I hope to ward.
Severance Tax Administra- audited.
projects and currently have many laws, and appropriated continue serving our Arap- My paternal grandfather
tor, which included collect- I believe that my educa-
many more in the works. a lot of funds to help our peo- aho District 2 Community. was the late Edward White
ing severance tax on oil and tion and work experience
I am especially happy that ple and our tribe as a whole. I would like to ask for your Thunder Sr., who was a full
gas removed from the South- will be of use to the Chey-
we were able to appropri- Never in the history of our support when you cast your blood Cheyenne Chief. My
ern Ute reservation, which is enne and Arapaho Tribes,
ate funds into our language tribe has our government vote in this upcoming elec- paternal grandmother was
almost 1 million acres, and and I fully intend to work
program. We look forward worked alongside each other tion for the Arapaho District the late Jane Little Hawk
audit oil and gas companies with other elected officials,
to the program producing and made as much progress 2 office. God bless you and White thunder Blackburn
doing business with the tribe. tribal employees and other
many more speakers with as we have in these past few everyone and everything you and she, too, was full blood
When we transitioned our individuals and entities to
the help from our elders and years. We all try our best to love and care about. Cheyenne. My father was the
information to computers, the advantage of our tribes.
late Robert White Thunder,
I transferred all of our ac- My goal is to help take our
who was a full blook Chey-
ments? Was it significant? me through out my career counting records to a data- tribes into the 21st century
enne Kit Fox Headsman.
Was it something that will endeavors to never settle base, including all well infor- and away from the old way
My maternal grandfather
better our people for years for bare minimum. I have mation, production data and of conducting business. One
was the late John Black-
to come? Our leaders should worked for the Cheyenne severance taxes collected. I of the first steps necessary is
man, who was a full blook
be held accountable for their and Arapaho Tribes in differ- also worked for the Southern to make sure that all entities
Arapaho Chief. My maternal
actions. ent facets from IT Technician Ute Tribes as a Royalty Au- of the tribes, including all
grandmother was the late Es-
It is with great honor to Gaming Commissioner. ditor for 15 years. That work federal programs as well as
ther Howling Crane Black-
and pride that I, Juaquin I understand how our tribal consisted of auding oil and tribal programs, casinos and
man, who was full blood
Lonelodge fully accept these government is supposed to gas companies with leases on any other sources of revenue
Cheyenne. My mother was
challenges whole-heartedly. operate. I have had many dif- the reservation who removed are audited. This is the only
the late Ida Blackman White
I know there are many prob- ferent careers outside of the and sold gas. As an auditor way we can find out exactly
thunder, who was half Arap-
lems that affect our people tribes where I have excelled. I was required to be knowl- where the tribes are finan-
aho and half Cheyenne.
from the recent pandemic I understand how business edgeable in the chemistry of cially and hopefully where
I have been blessed with
and our people need stabili- should work both operation- gas in order to determine the and how tribal revenue was
Arapaho District 2 four children, 20 grandchil-
ty … immediately. As I live al and financial. I believe our different components that spent.
Candidate: Juaquin here in Arapaho District 2, Legislature Leaders should
dren and 30 great-grandchil-
comprise natural gas, since I feel being open and
Lonelodge everyday, I see what our peo- have this understanding and
dren.
all of the components were honest with our tribal mem-
It is time for our Arapaho I graduated from Geary
ple have to endure. I know it should reflect from their sold, to understand gas mar- bers will establish trust and
people to decide the future of High School and attended
that the changes that need to own personal finances. If keting in order to determine eventually make us the pro-
our community. With what is college and graduated from
be made to better our people an individual cannot handle if the price received by the gressive tribes that we once
going on in our present time, the university of Science and
will not come overnight. I their own personal budget company was the correct were. I ask for your vote on
it is paramount to choose Arts of Oklahoma as a dou-
am confident that I can move than how are they to handle price, to know lease data your ballot for Cheyenne
wisely and to have full con- ble major, Bachelor of Arts
our community into a more a budget for an entire com- such as acreage, well loca- District 2.
fidence in our leaders. Our in American Indian Studies,
positive direction. munity?
Arapaho people need integri- I have always had great I want to thank everyone
ty, trust and full transparency pride knowing where I come for their support and urge our a tribal member, then train cho ground water. Which is
in the people we appoint for from. This pride has always people to vote this election. them. Make them employ- to blend Concho water with
our Tribal Government. This inspired me to push myself. If I am given the honor to able. If the administration their water to reduce the fer-
is no easy matter, we need to When I became of age, there represent our people, I want can’t take care of one tribal tilizer level in their drinking
do our due diligence. I ask was no hesitation to enlist our Arapaho people to know member, how can you ex- water. It will take an engi-
of our people to think of our in the United States Marine we do not stand alone, we pect administration to take neering report to determine
current legislators, what was Corps, where I served honor- stand together. care of the Cheyenne-Arap- if it would be feasible to sell
their greatest accomplish- ably. This drive has pushed aho tribes. This tribal gov- Concho water to a near by
ernment was made to benefit city.
great-grandparents are the tribes hire another criminal all Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal Housing
late Albert, Sr., and Susie Be- lawyer for our tribal people citizens. The existing housing at
arrobe Red Nose and my pa- because we only have one Education Concho needs to be replaced.
ternal great-grandparents are criminal lawyer an she is The tribes shall provide These houses at Concho do
the late Charles and Singing very busy. I would at least Cheyenne District more funds into Higher Ed., not meet safe housing stan-
After Campbell. My paternal like to see her have an assis- Vocational training and Job dards. Some of these houses
2 Candidate: Melvin
great-great grandparents are tant or a law clerk. It would training. More C&A kids are have standing water in the
the late Swappingback and be a big help to her and our
RomanNose graduating from high school. basements, this is breeding
C2 Descendants, Head- Health ground for legionaries dis-
Lice. My clan is the Greasy tribal people.
men and Chiefs of the Chey- The El Reno IHS Clinic ease. Tribal members with
Leggings. I have three sons Also as an elder of the
enne Nation, what I have to should have been completed children live in these unsafe
and three grandsons and four tribe, I would like to see
offer is integrity. 5 years ago, because there houses. Gaming money was
granddaughters. I have three more activities for our tribal
My name is Melvin Ro- was and still is a great and ur- approved by a tribal coun-
brothers and three sisters. I elders. I would like to hear
grew up in Kingfisher, Okla., from elders about what they
manNose, I have lived in El gent need for dental care for cil resolution to benefit all
Arapaho District 2 Reno since 1977 and worked
and I moved to El Reno 29 would like to do. I would like the kids, babies and elders. Cheyenne-Arapaho tribal
Candidate: Myra L. years ago and I bought my to see more jobs available for for the Cheyenne and Arap- What was the advantage members. It will take a res-
Campbell house from the Department our tribal people. aho Tribes for approximate- for waiting so long to start olution to construct housing
Greetings, my name is of Housing. I have been an I also would like to have ly 40 years which involved constructions? The cost for funded by gaming money.
Myra L. Campbell and I employee of the tribes for some place for our homeless mostly construction projects health care is increasing. In a What I ask for is equal
would appreciate your vote seven years, with six of those tribal people to live. Espe- for the tribes’ direct service few years the new 16,000 sq. treatment. Easily given by
for the Arapaho District 2 years with the Department cially after this pandemic programs and departments. ft. clinic will be too small to a democratic administra-
Legislator. My parents are of Treasury as an Accounts that left many people home- Which included developing serve the tribes health needs tion than a fascist adminis-
Douglas Campbell and the Payable Technician. less and jobless. the need and purpose. These in this area. HIS has already tration. Fascists hire their
late Elvena Starr Campbell, I am running for the po- It will be a great honor to projects were completed on estimated El Reno will need wives, girlfriends, cronies
my maternal grandparents sition of Arapaho District 2 be elected Arapaho District 2 time within budget. Over- at least a 50,000 sq. ft. clinic and relatives, which makes
are the late Roy H. and Esther because I think that there are Legislator and I will do my spending on a construction in the next few years. Plan- everyone else a 2nd class
Red Nose Starr and my pa- changes that need to be made best to make sure that all of project has negative impact ning a 50,000-100,000 sq. ft. tribal member. These hired
ternal are the late Eaglebird for the good of our people. our tribal people will benefit on the tribal budget and di- should start the day after the fascists think they are above
“Bert” and Myra Whitebuf- One of the changes that I from my being in office. rect services. All Change 16,000 sq. ft. clinic is ded- the law and know they will
falo Campbell. My maternal would like to see is that the Orders (C.O.) should be ap- icated. If it’s determined a not be punished because the
proved by the legislators to 50,000 SF clinic will make a governor is their uncle. This
control spending. profit, the C&A tribes should is why I say equal treatment
Our tribes weren’t meant contract the 50k SF clinic. for tribal members living
to be controlled by one fam- Child Care within and outside the tribes
ily, we’re not a kingdom in Increase funds service area.
Europe. Who really makes Natural Resources Elder, Army vet, 4/4
all decisions now? Manag- Ground water on the Cheyenne, Sand Creek De-
ers should be expected to Concho Reserve is hard, scendant, and I live within
Arapaho District 2 Candidate: Dale Ham- make all decisions for their which is common in Okla- the Cheyenne-2 district.
ilton Sr. program, more than jus say- homa. The main differences I have lived in this area a
ing “yes.” It’s also very hard are the cities around Concho long time and my relatives
to believe the tribal judges have fertilizer in their water are buried here and I do not
make their own decisions. systems. This is why these plan to move.
If you can’t or don’t hire cities want to purchase Con- CANDIDATES pg. 8
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