Summer 2021 Newsletter

EEHIŠI IIYAAYANKWI “Where We Are Going” Volume 21 Issue 2 (Summer 2021)

Peoria tribe of indians of oklahoma

Powwow June

25-27

2021

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Table of Contents: + Directory

+ Chief’s Welcome

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p. 5

+ Peoria 2021 Election Update

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+ Peoria Powwow Information!

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+ Enrollment Information

p. 10

+ Mother’s Day Coloring Pages

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+ Peoria Proud p. 14 + Education Committee Report

p. 23

+ Annual Meeting Coloring Contest

p. 24

+ Environmental Department

p. 30

+ Financial Summary p. 34 + Eldercare & Disability Program UPDATE p. 38

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Visit peoriatribe.com for further access to information, resources, contacts, forms, and Tribal business!

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In Memory Of:

William Allen Epperson Tamara Colleen Hochhalter Gaylene Juanita Jenkins Charles Elmer Merriss John Phillip Peery Jr John Wayne Sharp

The Peoria Tribal Burial Assistance Benefit The Peoria Tribal Burial Assistance Benefit is $10,000 per citizen.

All Burial Assistance Applications must be completed and returned with an original certified death certificate no later than 180 days from the date of death. All deceased must be enrolled members of the Peoria Tribe. Payment will be made directly to the funeral home.

Please visit with the funeral home concerning this policy.

You may request a copy of the application by contacting the Tribal Enrollment Director, Donna Harp via email at dharp@peoriatribe.com, postal service at 118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, Oklahoma 74354, or by telephone at 918-540-2535 or 1-800-259-9987.

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Phone: 918-540-2535

#PeoriaProud

Fax: 918-540-2538

Business Committee Chief Second Chief Treasurer Secretary First Concilman Second Councilman Third Coucilman

Craig Harper Logan Pappenfort HanK Downum Tonya Mathews Carolyn Ritchey Kara D. North Isabella Burrell

Election Committee Chairperson Kristen Gillman Secretary Toni Potts General Courtney McCartney Bud Ellis Shelly Mitchell Kassie McCoy Education Committee

Chairperson Donna Fitzgibbon Secretary Alan Goforth General Sadie Detherage Jamie Giles Mary Davey

Historical Committee

Chairperson General

Joan Evans Roberta Lindsly

Audit Committee

Michael Lewis, Kendra Robinson, & Zach Goforth

Economic Development/finance/properties Hank Downum

Housing/Social Services M. Annette Black

Cultural and Language Committee Donna Fitzgibbon

03/2022 03/2025 03/2024 03/2023 03/2024 03/2025 03/2023

Grievance committee David Downum Mary Lembcke Davey Mark Davey Chad Harper Jessica Blalock

2022 2022 2024 2025 2025

Enrollment Committee

Jenny Rampey, Jeane Wynn, & Kay Harper

Stomp Dance Committee Chairperson Karen Stand General John Froman Ruthie Blalock Jones Donna Fitzgibbon Darlene Young Jeffery “Dude” Blalock Repatriation Committee Chairperson Jason Dollarhide General Michael Eddy John Froman Eddie Froman Cynthia Purgason LeAnne Reeves Jane Hahn Laura McCoy Cemetary Committee John Froman

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From the Desk of Chief Harper: May 24th, 2021

Aya, I hope this message finds all our people well and strong and looking forward to Summer.

Since our last newsletter here are a couple of updates and a great announcement.

First, our Annual General Council in March came together beautifully. I would like to thank all our tribal government and casino team members for preparing and hosting a well organized and informative gathering of our Citizens. We completed another election cycle, presented our Annual Report and then socially gathered that evening to meet new friends and strengthen relationships with others.

Governmentally we continue to coordinate with the Department of Treasury to participate in the American Rescue Plan Act. As information is provided by Treasury it will be shared through both our social media page and our website. We continue to be proactive in this process and look forward to the implementation of it for our citizens.

We are thankful and excited to announce that this years Annual Pow Wow will be hosted at our beautiful grounds east of Miami. Like years past, we will gather with our inter-tribal family to celebrate, compete and honor one another. Please makes plans to join us and bring the whole family.

I look forward to seeing each and every one there.

As always, we remain PeoriaProud!

Be Well,

Craig Harper Chief

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Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Election Results

Second Chief Logan Pappenfort

Second Councilman Kara North

Congratulations to Logan Pappenfort - Second Chief, and Kara North Second Councilman for your re-election to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee! The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma thanks you for your continued work and dedication to the Tribe. Thank you to all of those who ran for candidacy, as well. Your commitment and pride for your Tribe, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, does not go unnoticed. We appreciate your time and effort in the 2021 election!

#PeoriaProud

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NOW OFFERING IN-STORE PICK UP! Place your order at peoriatradingpost.com and select pick up as your delivery method! Wait for us to get your order ready and then pick it up!!!

NEW ITEMS COMING SOON! www.peoriatradingpost.com

Email suggestions & ideas to LHICKEY@PEORIATRIBE.COM

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Powwow 2021

Arena Director:

head staff: Head Singer: Head Man: Head Lady: Host Gourd Dancer: Head Northern Drum:

M.C.:

AARON ADSON Color Guard: PAT PACHECO LILLY TYNER HENRY ELLICK SONS OF THE DRUM

$50,000

DUDE BLALOCK CHRISTIAN RANGEL BRUCE MARTIN NEIL LAWHEAD LENAPE COLOR GUARD

in prize money

Registration: 6pm June 25, 2021

grand Entry: fri 8pm, sat 2pm & 7pm, sun 1pm

saturday specials:

Women’s Fancy Shawl Contest Men’s grass contest larry tsosie & rob blalock old style fancy dance contest

for vendor information: po BOx 1527 Miami, Ok 74355 or contact kstand@peoriatribe.com it is illegal to display for sale any art that falsey suggests it is native produced

food & concessions free admission + free camping everyone is welcome

60610 E 90 Road - county rd 137 & E 90 RD Miami, Oklahoma not responsible for accident/loss or damage. no drugs, alcohol, firearms. event or schedule changes will be at the discretion of the powwow committee.

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2021 Powwow Details **Must make 2 grand entries ** Tiny tots 0-6, jr boys & girls 7-12, teen boys & girls 13-17, jr adult men & women 18-30, sr adult men & women 31-54, golden age men & women 55+ Cloth, Buckskin, Jingle, and Fancy Shawl Straight, Grass, Traditional, and Fancy (No combined categories in any age group) Fancy Dance Specials In Memory of Larry Tsosie and Rob Blalock, Adult 18+ and 0-17. Both Age groups will have 1 winner and 2 consolidation winners.

Womens 18+ Fancy Shawl and Mens 18+ Grass Special, $1000 winner and 2 consolidation winners Gourd dance: Friday 7pm, Saturday 6pm & Sunday 12pm

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information spotlight!

3590

Number of Peoria Citizens

by U.S. Region

NUMBER

OF CURRENT

ENROLLED

CITIZENS

25% have no Address on file twenty-five percent

of Peoria Tribe of indians of oklahoma Citizens

Without an address on file we are unable to share opportunities and growth happening within our Tribe! Even if you have an address on file, keep your information up to date! you should keep your records up-to-date to avoid mail being sent to the wrong address. complete our address & release form!

Submitted by Enrollment Director, Donna Harp For any additional information or forms see peoriatribe.com or email Donna at dharp@peoriatribe.com

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Enrollment Office | p.o. box 1527 miami, oklahoma 74355 | 918.540.2535

RELEASE OF INFORMATION By checking yes, this allows Peoria Tribal Programs to send updates, correspondence, and information relevant to Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma citizens.

Yes

No

How would you like to receive the Peoria Tribe’s Newsletter?

ADDRESS VERIFICATION

Please provide the most current information for you and your household as the Enrollment Office will use this form to update your contact information. If any citizen is over the age of 18, they must sign their own release of information and address verification form.

List all other Tribal Citizens of your household, under 18, who will need to have their address updated:

I hereby understand by signing below that I am giving permission for the Peoria Tribe Enrollment Office to release my contact information for use solely by the departments of the Tribe in order to receive updates, correspondence, and information.

I further understand that my contact information will not be released to any party outside of the Tribal Administration Office.

signature______________________________________________________ DATE:____________________ Complete this form and return to P.O. Box 1527 Miami, Oklahoma 74355 ATTN: Enrollment Office or via email to Donna Harp at dharp@peoriatribe.com | Any incomplete form will not be processed.

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Mother’s Day 2021

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May is the month of Mother’s Day! On this day we celebrate the mothers.

Those who unconditionally love and cherish the children of the world with open and understanding arms. Those who carry our children into the world, the bones of our historical matriarchal society.

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Peoria Proud

Congratulations to Emily Padgham on her year as Mistress of Ceremonies on the Oklahoma Grand Cross of Color Degree Team with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Even with an unusual year, due to Covid restrictions, Emily shined while completing the duties of her office. Mistress of Ceremonies is the 4th highest position in the state plus the highest non-elected office.

Emily also lead her local Rainbow assembly as Worthy Advisor multiple times, including stepping in when the position became vacant. During Memorial weekend, Emily will receive her Majority award as she ages out of Rainbow at 20 years old. She plans to continue to mentor her local assembly and assist as needed with state Rainbow. (Pictured Emily and her mom, Sherri Padgham)

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My youngest boy Logan had his preschool graduation tonight! So proud of his hard work. Kindergarten is just around the corner!

Submitted by: Cheyenne Sixkiller-Lasiter

Elementary Star Student - March Camara Hardman is in Ms. Moncada’s class.

Camara is an extremely hardworking student. She takes pride in her schoolwork and dedicates herself to always go above and beyond. She leads by example. She is also very caring an dconsiderate of her fellow classmates.

Camara’s favorite food to eat is salad. Her favorite subject in school is Social Studies. Camara loves to be outdoors. She enjoys swinging, riding her skateboard and swimming when it is warm outside. When Camara grows up, she wants to be a doctor!

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Peoria Proud Congratulations Nikki!!! I want you to know how very proud of you I am for your determination to go back to school in the face of all that has transpired. Your strength to achieve a 4.0-grade point average throughout your Associate of Applied Science in Web Development degree, graduating with Honors from Mesa Community College, and being accepted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society are fantastic achievements.

The perseverance you have shown to not only finish your program but to decide to continue and strive for your Bachelor of Applied Science in Web Development at Arizona State University in the fall is a shining example of your fortitude. These have not been easy tasks, yet you have accomplished them all with minimal (-ish) stress and complaint. You are an inspiration to our children and me, and I thank you for following your dreams and fulfilling your goals. Great things are in store for you, and I am happy to take the journey with you.

Nikki, we are so proud of you, and we love you.

Submitted by: Nicole Peterson

I don’t know where to begin with how extremely proud I am of my sweet baby girl who has grown into not just a beautiful kind hearted, caring, compassionate young lady, but also a well rounded, smart, ambitious, tenacious extraordinary one at that!

She has maintained Deans honor roll all through college and just finished her 3rd year! Now she’s already a big senior in college!

Just 3 more years and she will earn her masters degree!

I Thank the good Lord for blessing me w you my sweet Kiyah Jane! I love you X infinity & beyond the moon, the sun, and the stars!

Submitted by: Katy Fitzgibbon Sisco

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Please send my deepest gratitude to the maker of my graduation stole and the rest of the tribal council for allowing me to represent my tribe with great pride and honor. I’m blessed to be rooted in a heritage like ours! Attached below are photos of me in my regalia. My stole is worn with my other academic honors! On my cap is a feather hand beaded by me. The beads represent the four colors of the four tribes that make up the Peoria Tribe of Indians! Thank you again for getting me a stole and letting me be Peoria Proud!

Submitted by: Reagan Conrad

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Dominic Conrad sitting in front of the Peoria Feather in the Centinneal Monument at NEO A&M. Submitted by: Rachel Conrad

Peoria Proud

Oakley Haze Born February 22, 2021 Submitted by: Cassie Corntassel

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Seth Padgham is the 18-year-old son of Jason and Sherri Padgham. He graduated in May 2021 from Piedmont High School in Oklahoma with a Diploma of Distinction.

He is a 3rd-time inductee of the Oklahoma Indian Honor Society and an Eagle Scout. Seth will continue to attend Oklahoma City Community College where he is working towards an Associates Degree in Digital Cinema Productions. His future goal is to become a film director.

Lyric Kahalewai received 3rd place in the Cherokee Nation Challenge Bowls and in Technical Writing!

Submitted by: Lexus Williams

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Peoria Proud My son Ethan (LEFT) graduated over the weekend from Wyandotte High School! Thank you to the Tribe for all the help and support throughout his High School Days! #PeoriaProud Submitted by: Torie McLaughlin

We are extremely proud of our son (RIGHT) who graduates Magna Cum Laude from Crown Point High School soon!! He will be attending Purdue Northwest in the fall majoring in Computer Science and running for the Cross Country team! Thank you to the tribe for all of the support throughout his years of schooling!! #PeoriaProud Submitted by: Becca Brock

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I am beyond excited to graduate with my masters in math, thank you Peoria Tribe!!

SUBMITTED BY: CASSIE S

This section is a space for our citizens to show their pride in their lives as Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma citizens!

Submit your accomplishments, pride, and life updates to Peoria Proud today to Korie Payton at kpayton@peoriatribe.com!

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OLIVIA RENEE LINDSLY is the daughter of Ben Forrest Lindsly who is the son of Roberta Hedges Lindsly, who is the daughter of Forrest Finley Hedges, who is the son of Estelle Stayton Hedges, who is the daughter of Elizabeth “PaHaTah” Finley Stayton. BENJAMIN JOEL LINDSLY is the son of Stacy Mignette Lindsly who is the daughter of Roberta Hedges Lindsly, who is the daughter of Forrest Finley Hedges who is the son of Estelle Stayton Hedges who is the daughter of Elizabeth “PaHaTah” Finley Stayton.

OLIVIA graduated summa cum laude from Southern Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and hopes to take a job with Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City. BENJAMIN also graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multi-Disciplinary Studies of Pastoral Ministry and Business. He plans to pursue a Master of Business Administration while working in admissions for the college. We are extremely proud of both of them and are thankful beyond words for the scholarships the Tribe gave them throughout their journeys.

Submitted by : Stacy Lindsly

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Education Department Newsletter College-Level Graduation Stole

Scan this square with your phone camera to access the CollegeLevel Graduation Stole Applicaton!

High School Graduation Stole

Scan this square with your phone camera to access the High School Graduation Stole Applicaton!

Peoria Tribe Higher Education Scholarship Report for Spring 2021 Semester The Education Committee met on January 21, 2021, to review the applications received by the January 7th, 2021 deadline for the Spring 2021 semester. The committee made the decision to fund:

119 Undergraduate students 10 Graduate students 4 NEW Undergraduate students 2 NEW Graduate students

135 total students funded Thank you to the Education Committee: Sadie Detherage Alan Goforth Jamie Giles Mary Davey Donna Fitzgibbon

Lacie Hickey Education Director

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COLORING CONTEST

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR YOUTH ARTISTS WHO TOOK THE TIME AND INTEREST TO SHOWCASE THEIR ART! #PEORIAPROUD

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A Message from the Grant Writing Department I hope this newsletter finds you and yours well.

The Grant Writing Department has been very busy. I stay swamped researching new funding opportunities and writing grants. The Oklahoma Historical Society notified me on January 28th that they awarded the Peoria Tribe through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program that I wrote for last fall. The Peoria Tribe will use these grant funds to purchase museum-quality display cases to safely rotate its priceless collections of cultural and archaeological objects while maintaining the utmost preservation and care. New cases would allow an increase in the ability to display at tribal headquarters more sensitive items currently housed in the Illinois State Museum. This will enrich not only the lives of Tribal Citizens but also community members.

TO FIND OUR MORE ABOUT THE CURRENT PROJECTS OF THE GRANT WRITING DEPARTMENT: CHECK THE WEBSITE NEWS AT PEORIATRIBE.COM

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The other ladies in the grant department dove full force into gathering data for the Community Assessment after the Annual Meeting. In between gathering data and research, we each have other duties we are working on. I had begun researching and gathering information to write a Child Abuse Prevention grant when presented with a Tribal Opioid Response grant that was due the following week. Laura and I worked hard all week, and then some, to write the entire grant and submit it on time! The basis of the grant is to utilize TOR funding to conduct assessments and the planning necessary to develop a stimulant misuse program. The project goals are to develop a successful Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) program as well as to develop and implement community-based prevention services using evidence-based practices and culturally informed preventive services. Concentrated efforts will be placed on prevention, workforce development, and treatment and recovery. Preventative initiatives will include but are not limited to outreach to children and youth, elder education, strategic messaging, and community prevention activities using culturally driven prevention services. Workforce development and training will include but is not limited to providing professional education and training for staff and stakeholders on culturally-based recovery and prevention services as well as cultural competency and ensuring the staff and stakeholders are well versed in strategies related to prevention, treatment, and recovery of opioid and stimulant misuse. Many Native American communities have devastating obstacles to overcome. To overcome these obstacles, the Peoria Tribe will use its greatest strengths: its cultural teachings. Teachings will include but will not be limited to: practicing, teaching, and participating in traditional ceremonies such as talking circles, powwows, beadwork, and cultural meal preparation, to name a few. The program will incorporate traditional familial and community dynamics to keep participants accountable for their sober and recovered family roles. By encouraging community service, community connectivity, and engagement of elders with children and youth, the focus is on long-term recovery for Native American families. We are very proud of this grant and the tremendous impact on Peoria Citizens, the community, and the Peoria culture.

After I submitted the TOR grant, my work and attention, along with the rest of the grant writers, have turned back to writing the Child Abuse Prevention grant. This grant is exceptionally competitive; only three awards will be given nationwide; however, the impact, if awarded, will be immeasurable for our youth and families. In this proposed project, Peoria Advantage, community stakeholders, frontline providers, parents, and caregivers will be trained to recognize the signs and stressors that can lead to abuse and neglect in the home, as well as to train parents, caregivers, and families on how to work as a whole unit to realize what is available within the community to reduce the stress that leads to these issues. Utilizing cultural knowledge and teachings as well as cultural practices, the Tribe will teach Native American Citizens how to turn to historically crucial cultural knowledge and ways to improve family connections within the home and the community. The hopes and desires are that this program will strengthen families and reduce child neglect and abuse cases while strengthening the local Native American community.

Stay well, stay healthy, and enjoy life!

Sincerely,

Erin Barnes

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Environmental Newsletter Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration As a Trustee representative of the Peoria Tribe working with the Tar Creek Trustee Council, the Peoria Environmental Department representative has succeeded in writing and getting approved a Mussel Reintroduction Restoration Proposal for reintroducing three mussel species into non-contaminated tributaries that feed into the Spring and Neosho Rivers. Those mussel species include one endangered mussel species, one threatened species, and one culturally significant species. The duration of this project will be six to ten years. The initial phase of the project is mussel reconnaissance and mussel habitat evaluation for three years.

The second phase will be reintroduction of those three species for three years, and the third phase will be monitoring for mussel survival, growth, and reproduction for an additional four years. All costs for this project will be provided from NRDA settlements recovered by the Tar Creek Trustee Council from mining entities responsible for the contamination and loss or injury to mussel populations in those rivers.

We have also succeeded in getting a Tribal Restoration Apprenticeship Pilot Program approved for two years to enlist Tribal youth in activities involved in restoring natural resources injured or lost by past mining activities.

The purpose of this program is to educate Tribal youth in preservation, use, and cultural significance of those natural resources.

In addition, a third restoration proposal of a Conservation Habitat Restoration is in the development phase for 80 acres of Peoria property. This will consist of restoring around 20 acres of native tall grass prairie, and the remaining 60 or so acres of woodland and riparian habitat. The purpose is to provide for bobwhite quail reintroduction, enhancement of native habitat for migratory songbird species, and mammalian species such as rabbits, squirrel, raccoon, whitetail deer, and a host of other “critters.” This proposal will be a duration of five to ten years, consisting of five years of restoration activities and five years of monitoring that restoration for successes and or failures. The Tar Creek Trustee Council conducted a site visit of this prospective project April 5, 2021 and were all heartly in favor.

Larry Tippit

Environmental Specialist Water Quality and Aquatics Facility The 106-program specialist collected Tar Creek Initiative samples for the 2nd quarter, maintained our monthly water parameters along with preparation for early summer pore water samples.

In the Invasive Species program, we are continuing to have great success trapping wild hogs at one of our trap sites. This site has produced 47 hogs over the period of 2.5 months. We will continue to bait and monitor this site until activity slows down. Our second trap is set to be deployed the last week of April at a new location.

This program is a great help to landowners and the local community.

The Peoria Aquatic Facility. It is a busy time of year at the fish hatchery! We recently filled our spawning and grow out ponds to max capacity to prepare for the brood fish sorting. We were able to work with a USFWS biologist to help us physically sex our brood fish and determine accurate numbers of fish to put into ponds. This was a great way to collaborate with our neighboring federal agencies and provide beneficial information to hatchery staff. Smallmouth have been placed into appropriate ponds and are awaiting the water temps to stay consistent to lay their eggs. We recently had a new clay liner installed into one of our grow out ponds. This pond will greatly benefit us by warehousing our young fish over the fall and winter during the growout stage.

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Mussel Lab This year our mussel lab has successfully reared 4,670 Fatmucket and 632 Neosho mucket. Over the last few months, many of these mussels have grown from the size of a needlepoint to the size of a human fingernail.

As they have grown, we’ve created new systems to store them in, including raceway dogdishes and raceway buckets. Additionally, we added new water filtration processes to our facility which have decreased mussel pets, competitors, and predators.

This summer the mussel lab will be growing out and inoculating fish with Neosho Mucket, Fatmucket, and Pocketbook. We will also be collecting new mussel species for future propagation, which are expected to include: Mapleleaf, Pistolgrip, and Giant Floater. Our endangered species program will continue to participate in field surveys and propagation work to increase native populations of Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot mussels.

We have many new goals for the upcoming year. We plan to increase our production capacity by installing a new docking system and by placing more dogdishes into our raceways. We plan to increase mussel production and develop at least one strain of mussel which can be consumed and used by tribal citizens.

Regina Sapp

Air Quality The 105-program specialist continues to receive and review air quality permits from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. By receiving permits from all 4 states, we are able to provide a comprehensive picture of what air pollution sources are close to Peoria tribal lands. This program enforces our tribal sovereignty, practices environmental safeguarding, and strengthens our partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency.

This past month the air specialist has made several attempts to create and participate in opportunities for environmental outreach. Therefore, I am happy to announce that during the 4th and 6th of May the Peoria Environmental Department and the Aquatic Facility will be hosting the Miami Public School 4th and 5th graders while they learn about Fish, Mussels, Air Quality, Water Quality and Biomagnification and work through 3 separate stations. It is our plan that the Environmental Department will continue to offer education and outreach to all local school systems and help educate the growing minds of our children and citizens.

La Shell Thomas Environmental Specialist

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Financial Information & Summary PEORIA TRIBE SUMMARY OF TRUST FUNDS December 31, 2020 ACTIVITY

TOTAL

114 ACRES AT WYANDOTTE PEORIA DESCENDANTS

PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST

10803.12 90.6 12,415.60

EDUCATION (Transfer)

$10,893.72 12,415.60 853.57

EDUCATION

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

176,850.16 134,959.83

311,809.99

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

172,150.95 124,449.00

296,599.95

LAND ACQUISITION

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

172,150.95 124,397.88

296,548.83

BURIAL

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

57,386.81 43,920.10

101,306.91

TRIBAL GOV'T

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

LEGAL

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

TOTAL

571,941.85 493,180.90 57,386.81 45,237.69

1,065,122.75 102,624.50

2,198,175.82 OVERNIGHTER (U.S. TREASURY) INVESTMENTS TOTAL

SUMMARY 984,103.32 1,214,072.50 2,198,175.82

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Unaudited Summary Expenditure Budget Report As of 3/31/2021

Unaudited Summary Expenditure Budget Report for Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma as of 3/31/2021 (In Whole Dollars) (In Whole Dollars) Open FY Programs Open FY2021 2021 Programs Actual Currently Budgeted

Account Title ATG ICW CCDF CHR Title VI USDA Rural Development-Bus. Plan Woodland Library PPG EPA ICDBG-Cares Imminent Threat Indirect Cost Pool Tribal Properties Trading Post Building Lease Cattle Farm Operating Children's Christmas Special Revenue Fund Tribal Tags Gaming Commission Cemetery Special Revenue Fund Pow Wow Fund* Tribal Fish Hatchery Elder Care/Disability Program Education/Activity 2617 Economic Development / Activity 2614 Land Acquisition/Activity Burial / Activity 2617 Tribal Government / Activity 2621 Legal Fees / Activity 2627 Totals FY 2020 Account Title ATG ATG Covid Covid Treasury Higher Ed COVID 19 Emergency Response IRR 2% Planning Tribal Youth Development Noxious Weeds Fish Hatchery Maintenance Endangered Species Title IV B Child Care Program CCDF Construction PSSF Family 1st PSSF DOJ Totals FY 2020

Account Title Aid to Tribal Government IRR 2% Planning Invasive Species Fish Hatchery Maintenance CCDF Construction ICDBG Community Building Totals FY 2019

Account Title IRR 2% Planning

Totals FY 2018 Account Title

IRR 2% Planning

187,454 98,307 3,814,301 54,297 142,360 46,431 6,000 365,192 900,000 635,704 2,236,280 52,438 105,302 242,788 65,416 61,713 525,000 26,756 64,209 59,559 300,000 1,645,000 250,000 2,031,460 290,000 2,545,636 850,000

17,601,603 Open FY 2020 Programs Currently Budgeted 254,435.00 1,045,143.75 7,700,864.63 62,251.00 44,999.31 7,963.60 38,192.00 12,530.00 105,000.00 79,000.00 10,171.00 1,789,650.00 1,500,000.00 15,410.00 21,672.00 524,290.00 13,211,572 Open FY 2019 Programs Currently Budgeted 261,446.00 7,830.99 92,000.00 231,650.00 1,500,000.00 1,050,000.00 3,142,927 Open FY 2018 Programs Currently Budgeted 7,815.65 7,816 Open FY 2017 Programs Currently Budgeted

Cumulative Expenditures

78,927 17,211 142,360 0 975 196,925 36,058 659,059 788,273 20,082 * 68,358 239,596 68,142 434,527 65,582 301,934 1,477,865 29,262 1,981,460 273,636 2,520,459 754,750 10,155,440 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 0 104,290 7,598,295 60,161 35,000 0 16,899 440 77,494 41,233 5,565 1,541,499 0 235 0 192,822 9,673,934 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 180816.21 0 52,938 231,646 236,448 709,364 1,411,213 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 0 Actual Cumulative

7,782.68 Totals FY 2017 Account Title

Cultural Resource Fund Totals FY 2015

7,783 Open FY 2015 Programs Currently Budgeted 15,000.00 15,000

Total Budget Remaining

19,381 46,431 5,025 168,267 863,942 (23,355) 1,448,007 32,356 36,945 3,192 (2,726) 61,713 90,473 26,756 64,209 (6,023) (1,934) 167,135 220,738 50,000 16,364 25,177 95,250 3,407,322 Total Budget Remaining 254,435 940,853 102,569 2,090 9,999 7,964 21,293 12,090 27,506 37,767 4,606 248,151 1,500,000 15,175 21,672 331,468 3,537,639 Total Budget Remaining 80,630 7,831 39,062 4 1,263,552 340,636 1,731,714 Total Budget Remaining 7,816 7,816 Total Budget Remaining

0 Actual Cumulative 12,915 12,915

7,783 7,783 Total Budget Remaining 2,085 2,085

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Tribal Citizen school supply Reimbursment Program The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has an established program for reimbursement of school supplies or clothes for citizens of the Tribe who are currently enrolled in grades K through 12.

This is an annual program subject to budget approval each year by the Peoria Tribal Business Committee.

PAPER, PENCILS, NOTEBOOKS, BACKPACKS, CLOTHES, SHOES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, LAB FEES, ACTIVITY FEES, SUMMER SCHOOL FEES, OR ANY OTHER FEES CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REIMBURSEMENTS: • Student must be an enrolled Citizen of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma • You must provide a copy of your student’s Tribal ID • Student must be enrolled in grades K-12 • Must provide official enrollment certification from the school for the current year • Must provide original receipts (copies will not be accepted) • Receipts must be dated between May 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021 • Receipts must show date, amount of transaction, and item descriptions • The maximum reibursement amount is $500 annually • Reimbursement will be made payable to the parent/gaurdian which submitted the application • You can apply three times a year for a total amount of $500. You may only submit one application per month • No imcomplete or postage due application will be processed • Reimbursements will begin processing after the 1st of each month ((for example: if you submit an application on October 11th, 2021, reimbursement will not occur for up to four weeks after November 1st, 2021.)

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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

Please Print: Parent/Guardian Name:_________________________________________________________ First Last Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Phone Number: ______________________________________

Please Print: Student’s Name:________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

(Only one application will be accepted per student per month) Student’s Tribal Roll #:_________________ (Attach copy of students membership card)

Birth date: ____/_____/_____

School Attending:_______________________________________________________________ (Attach original certification of enrollment from school) Grade: ______

Age: _____

Total of attached receipts: $__________

MUST BE ATTACHED: (check list below)

Copy of Tribal Membership Card

Original Certification of School Enrollment

Original Receipts (not copies) of Purchases for School Supplies/Clothes All receipts must show date and amount of transaction with description of item purchased. Receipts submitted must be dated between May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021

Date: ______________ Signature:_________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE/OFFICE USE ONLY Period Received: ______ Date Received: ________________ Membership Confirmed: ______

Check Mailed: _________

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Last month, our Business Committee voted to increase the eligible reimbursement amount for the Eldercare and Disability Reimbursement Program. Last year, there was a vote to increase the reimbursement amount to $1,500. Brought to the Business Committee again in 2021, the amount to be reimbursed per citizen per year has now increased to $2,500! This is a $1,500 increase over the last two years! #PeoriaProud

Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program 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 $2,500 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 $1500.

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: • • • • • •

Individual must be a current enrolled living member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, evidenced by Tribal Enrollment Card to receive benefits.

Eligible tribal member must be 65 years or older, evidenced by a Photo I.D. to receive benefits.

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.\ 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: • • • • •

An approved application signed by applicant or legal representative must be on file. A new application is to be submitted each Fiscal year.

Submission date of the application will be the date the application is received at the Tribal office.

ORIGINAL RECEIPT(s) (not copies) must be sent to the tribal office, and be dated within the fiscal year of application date.

All receipts must come from the vendor or service provider, contain the vendor’s contact information, and a detailed summary of product(s) and services.

Eligibility for both programs cease upon Tribal citizens death.

Eligible expenses can be found on the Eldercare & Disability Reimbusement Program website page at www.peoriatribe.com

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Application for 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) Program Applying for: (check one) Elder Care: ______ Disability: _____

Birth date: ____/____/_______

Total of attached receipts: $_______________ MUST BE ATTACHED: (check list below) 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: Award Letter, Benefit Statement or Determination of Disability documentation.

Date: ______________ Signture:___________________________________ DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE/OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: __________ Membership confirmed: _______ Reimbursement Requisition ____ Check mailed______

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