Winter Newsletter 2021 - Volume 20 Issue 4

Volume 20 Issue 4 (winter 2021)

EEHIŠI“Where IIYAAYANKWI We Are Going” best wishes for your holiday season ARPA Funding Update (pg.10), Special Election Results (pg.9), 2022 Call for Candidacy Inside (pg.6)!

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Table of Contents: Directory p. 4 Chief’s Welcome

p. 5 New Business + Annual Election Information p. 6 + Special Election Results p. 9 + Tribal Programs p. 12 Peoria Events & Community Engagement p. 16 + Woodland Academy Update p. 17 + Peoria Proud p. 24 + Peoria Trading Post p. 26 Natural Resources

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+ Create a Fire Escape Plan Family Activity p. 30 Financials p. 34 Forms and Information p. 36 Like Us on Facebook For the most up-todate information on our People, news, and events follow our Facebook page! @PeoriaTribe

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

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In Loving Memory Of: Darrell Lynn Ensworth Crystal Dawn Lofts Jimmie Louis Loman Jr Thomas Alvin Martin Dolores Ann Sloan Joshua Jay Smith Cheryl Lyn Ward

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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Tribal Offices Directory Fax: 918-540-2538

Tribal Administration Chief Executive Assistant Public Relations & Marketing Director of Human Resources

Chief Craig Harper April Blair Korie Payton Tyler Hasse

chiefharper@peoriatribe.com ablair@peoriatribe.com kpayton@peoriatribe.com thasse@peoriatribe.com

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Administrative Assistant & Reception Lacie Hickey

lhickey@peoriatribe.com

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Tribal Programs Manager Tribal Programs Specialist

Donna Harp Mandie Crider Tracy Anderson

dharp@peoriatribe.com mcrider@peoriatribe.com tanderson@peoriatribe.com

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Tracy Coach Kristi Walker Shelby Betsey

tcoach@peoriatribe.com kwalker@peoriatribe.com sbetsey@peoriatribe.com

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Director of Early Childhood

Jolynn Kaiser Kara Flaming

jkaiser@peoriatribe.com 918-544-6389 kflaming@peoriatribe.com

Director of Cultural Preservation Assistant Cultural Officer

Charla Echohawk Karen Stand

cechohawk@peoriatribe.com kstand@peoriatribe.com

Tribal Programs and services

Director of Health and Human Services & Indian Child Welfare Office of Victim Crimes Community Health Representative

Finance and Accounting Director of Finance & Administration Austin Kinsey Accounting Assistant Kathy Goodman

akinsey@peoriatribe.com kcherry@peoriatribe.com

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Director of Commerce Planner & Grant Writers

Crystal Wyrick Stacy Lindsly Brandy Rogers

cwyrick@peoriatribe.com slindsly@peoriatribe.com brogers@peoriatribe.com

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Erin Barnes Jamie Williams Bob King

ebarnes@peoriatribe.com jwilliams@peoriatribe.com bking@peoriatribe.com

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Natural Resources Director of Natural Resources Environmental Manager Peoria Ranch Manager

Peoria Tribal Gaming Commission Executive Director

Tonya Mathews

tmathews@peoriatribe.com

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From the Desk of Chief Harper: November 22, 2021

Aya, Each year as the leaves begin to fall, we prepare for a changing of the seasons. It is a time of reflection and thanksgiving.

As Peoria citizens, we have much to be thankful for. We are a blessed people, living in a blessed land. Each day, I am reminded of this as I walk past a recently completed U.S. map that displays how far our Peoria people reach across this nation.

Our Peoria campus project continues to move towards completion. Soon we will be planning ribbon-cutting ceremonies and tours for the new Community Center, Learning Center, and Emergency Response Center. Each of these new facilities represents a place where our people can gather together and celebrate who we are as a tribe and as a family.

The Community Center will provide a place for celebrations, fellowship, and a place to mourn with eachother as we honor loved ones that we have lost. The Learning Center is an investment in our future generations, both educationally and culturally. The Emergency Response Center provides a storehouse for our tribal nation, equipping us for future emergencies or disasters that impact our citizens. All three facilities, including the grounds themselves, will be a beautiful and safe place to come together as a people and a Tribe.

As our cultural footprint grows and develops, our economy broadens and matures, our commitment to investing in our citizens remains the priority of this Administration. I want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our incredible employees here at Peoria. Their dedicated and focused efforts have been evident all year. From the increase in grant funding to expanding our fish, mussels, and cattle programs. From the continued processing of our exceptional citizen benefits to the newly approved Cares and ARPA citizen distribution dollars. From the continued consultations on our traditional homelands to the development of our new language program. From our consistent Indian Child Welfare protections to the development of new health and counseling efforts. I congratulate each of our team members for their continued efforts to provide exceptional services to our tribal citizens.

Before closing, I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to our Election Committee, candidates, and citizens for a successful Special Election. Congratulations to our newly elected Second Chief, Rosanna Dobbs.

As always, we remain PeoriaProud!

Be well, Craig Harper Chief

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2021 Special Election results Second Chief

Thank you to our citizens who were able to vote, our candidates who showed great passion for their People during this time, and to the newly elected Second Chief, Rosanna Dobbs.

#PeoriaProud

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ARPA emergency relief aid

To access: • ONLINE Application • Printable Application • Policy & Procedure • Frequently Asked Questions

peoriatribe.com/arpa

If submitting via email, please ensure all documents (application plus required documentation is all provided in 1 email. If you send an application + documentation in multiple emails, the application will be considered incomplete.

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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.

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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.

Please include with this form a valid government issued photo ID for validation of identity and verification of submission.

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Tribal ProgrAms Specialists Eldercare School Supplies Scholarships CCDF Enrollment

Mandie Crider

Tracy Anderson

mcrider@peoriatribe.com tanderson@peoriatribe.com (918) 540-2535 ext. 25 (918) 540-2535 ext. 20

Donna Harp

dharp@peoriatribe.com (918) 540-2535 ext. 18

Things our program Specialists can help you with: • Updating your information through Enrollment • Updating your information for CCDF • Receiving or Completing forms

• Questions about School Supplies Reimbusement

• Questions about eligibility of programs

• Concerns about future eligibilty for Scholarships

• Applying for Eldercare

• And MORE!

After recent updates in organization of the office, Mandie Crider, Tracy Anderson, and Donna Harp are filling the position of Tribal Program Specialists. This position was created to focus on efficiency of help to our citizens. If you have questions, concerns, or need help applying for any of our programs here at the Peoria Tribal Office, you should contact our specialists!

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peoriatribe.com/forms To make things easier for our citizens, we have added a FORMS (A-Z) Page directly to the homepage of our website. Here you can access all forms for all programs in alphabetical order!

If you need assistance with any of our Tribal Programs, please contact one of our Tribal Programs Specialists!

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Peoria Events & community engagement Early Childhood Program Hosts Fire Safety Night

October 8th, 2021 Peoria Tribe’s Early Childhood Program joined Quapaw Nation Fire Department to share the knowledge of fire safety with our youth and their families at Fire Safety Night. The Quapaw Nation Fire Department attended to demonstrate proper placement of smoke detectors, how to test your smoke detectors and when, how to use fire extinguishers, what to do if you’re caught in a fire! The children were also invited to see the firetruck and have fun while learning the importance of fire safety.

At the end of the night, each family was sent home with a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector! What a wonderful use of resources to protect our children with proper knowledge! #PeoriaProud

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Peoria Tribe Woodland Academy Learning Center of Indians of Waiting List Open Oklahoma at 4th of July The Early Childhood Program continues to make progress for anticipated opening of Woodland Academy Learning Center. Enrollment is now open to Peoria children, ages six weeks through twelve years, at both our locations. Our program offers aFirework unique menu of services, including a family engagement component tasked with the responsibility of Show 2021!!! assisting families with resources they may need. Through this component we are able to connect families with resources for tuition assistance, in an effort to combat the barrier of tuition expenses. In addition to opening enrollment to Peoria children, we have begun accepting applications for our waitlist, for the anticipated opening of Woodland Academy Learning Center. This has generated a great deal of interest in our program!

For questions and further details contact our Early Childhood Program by email at earlychildhood@peoriatribe.com or by phone at 918.544.6389 or access the application online at peoriatribe.com/earlychildhood

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PEORIA TRIBE COMMUNITY & woodland academy Learning CENTER unveiling in sight

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Peoria Tribe of Indians Aquatic Facility Welcomes Upward Bound Students

Peoria Tribe of Indians Aquatic Facility welcomed Miami-Area Upward Bound Students to educate and share the knowledge of fishing, stream hydrology, and the life of mussels. The students participated in three different hands on activities throughout the Aquatic Facility and received a complimentary tackle box at the end. The students seemed to enjoy their time, had plenty of engaging and interesting questions, and left with an experience to remember. #PeoriaProud

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Drug Free Awareness at Peoria Tribe! #PeoriaProud Peoria Tribe office employees wore RED this October to raise awareness for Red Ribbon Week in Indian Country!

For help and resources, contact Lexus Williams at lwilliams@ peoriatribe.com.

Peoria Tribe Offers FREE Flu Shot by Northeastern Tribal Health System

Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Community Health Representative, in partnership with Northeastern Tribal Health System, offered a Drive-Up Flu Clinic in October 2021 to aid in protection of our Tribal elders, youth, and community. #PeoriaProud

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Veterans Day Commencement Ceremony at Peoria Tribe Cemetery

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It was a beautiful Veterans Day event held at the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Indian Cemetery on November 11, 2021.

Attendees had the chance to hear the stories from Principle Speaker Gregory “Greg” Winney (Third Class, Petty Officer, US Navy), Chief Craig Harper, and other veterans in attendance. Our deepest honor and celebrations go out to our heroes and warriors of the United States of America, on Veterans Day and everyday. #VeteransDay2021 #PeoriaProud

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Volume 20 Connor Layne Asay son of Layne and Shelley Sorensen Asay and the great grandson of Jenny Walton Roseberry, graduated from the University of Wyoming in May 2021.

Connor wants to thank the Peoria Education Committee for their continued support of his education. Connor is now attending Creighton Dental School.

Thanks again for your support.

Submitted by: Shell Asay

Art Submitted by Jonnie Lyn-Marie Carson

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peoria proud Tyler is 16 and going to be a junior at Fruitland High School in Idaho. He loves to play basketball and is a starter on his high school team. Tyler helped lead his team to a district title last year and hopes to lead them to more success this year. Tyler is proud of his Peoria heritage. His Grandma Becky Rios loves to watch him play and she is also a very proud of her tribe!

Submitted by: Kevin Capps

want featured?

Make submissions for Peoria Proud at kpayton@peoriatribe.com

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Blankets handmade and custom by Peoria citizen, Shelby Betsey. For a custom color/ size, email Lacie at lhickey@peoriatribe.com

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Email suggestions & ideas to lhickey@peoriatribe.com

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Peoria Natural Resources

The BIA invasive species program has continued to be successful during the FY21 fiscal year.

The UTV’s are about to receive some much-needed upgrades! We are always looking and searching for new locations to deploy traps within Ottawa County, Oklahoma. If any Tribal Citizens have land within Ottawa County and have feral hog issues, please get in touch with the Environmental Department!

Jamie Williams, Environmental Manager

The fish hatchery is preparing to perform specific maintenance to winterize warm weather equipment, which are items and tools that are primarily utilized in the warmer months. This is something we do to ensure optimal performance for our equipment for the upcoming spring. We are also planning and preparing to take bids to perform old-pond construction. This will be an exciting opportunity for us, by getting specific ponds in working order as well as allowing us to open several more ponds for spawning and grow-out procedures. It’s going to be a great fall/winter at the Peoria tribe aquatic facility, and we are super excited to continue making progress in preparation for the 2022 fish spawning season.

Kyle Foster, Environmental Specialist

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The Endangered Species Grant has great news this quarter. The FLUPSY was installed this quarter with the help of Dr. Chris Barnhart, his lab manager Allison Seja, their intern Derrick, and the rest of the members of our Environmental Department. In September, we welcomed a new member to our team, Ashlyn Roten, who will be assisting in freshwater mussel propagation, collection and care. We have been training her to clean, maintain, and build aquaria as well as to handle and feed the animals. Over the next few months, she will learn how to collect mussels, apply for collection permits, and inoculate various mussel species. Additionally, we designed and constructed our new Pulse Overflow (aka “Beaker”) system. The system was installed with the help of Ashyln Roten and designed with the help of Dr. Chris Barnhart and Amy Maynard—the state malacologist in Virginia. Lastly, the mussel lab has been working on the grow out of juvenile Bleufer, Fatmucket, and Neosho Mucket mussels. We will continue to grow out these species over wintertime and spring.

Regina Sapp, Mussel Biologist

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Draw a map of your home. Show all doors and windows.

Visit each room. Find two ways out.

All windows and doors should open easily. You should be able to use them to get outside.

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Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home. Everyone will meet at the meeting place.

Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.

Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.

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LaShell Thomas, Environmental Specialist

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Financial Summary PEORIATribe TRIBE Peoria SUMMARY OF TRUST FUNDS Summary of Trust Funds September 2021 September 30, 30, 2021 ACTIVITY

TOTAL

114 ACRES AT WYANDOTTE PEORIA DESCENDANTS

PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST

10803.12 93.88 0.39 12,419.37

EDUCATION (Transfer)

$10,897.00 12,419.76 853.84

EDUCATION

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

176,880.91 138,398.59

315,279.50

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

172,179.26 128,531.29

300,710.55

LAND ACQUISITION

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

172,177.80 128,178.17

300,355.97

BURIAL

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

57,393.64 45,470.62

102,864.26

TRIBAL GOV'T

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

LEGAL

PRINCIPAL INTEREST

TOTAL

572,057.33 507,402.22 57,394.33 46,773.01

1,079,459.55 104,167.34

2,227,007.77 OVERNIGHTER (U.S. TREASURY) INVESTMENTS TOTAL

SUMMARY 327,367.77 1,899,640.00 2,227,007.77

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Unaudited Summary Expenditure Budget Report As of 10/31/2021

Unaudited Summary Expenditure Budget Report as of 10/31/21 (In Whole Dollars) (In Whole Dollars)

Account Title ICW Title VI Library Indirect Cost Pool Cultural Preservation-Education Department of Commerce 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

Open FY 2022 Programs Currently Budgeted 97,193 144,100 7,000 721,520 402,184 496,800 1,233,074 52,387 94,150 509,084 74,930 63,767 535,000 25,808 63,759 89,295 400,000 1,690,000 250,000 501,623 290,000 2,301,803 750,000

Totals FY 2022

10,793,477 Open FY 2021 Programs

Account Title

Currently Budgeted 257,997 24,200,015 101,043 62,251 497,262 112,659 148,156 60,000 7,766 47,564 12,530 71,500 291,050 88,000 497,262 10,229 1,891,339 3,814,301 4,882,761 248,688 82,609 305,272 205,705 365,192 126,563 900,000 15,360 39,303,074 Open FY 2020 Programs

ATG Covid Treasury ICW Higher Ed Historic Preservation Grant Tribal Transportation CRRSAA HIP Opiod Overdose Prevention Project IRR Tribal Youth Noxious Weeds Invasive Species Fish Hatchery Maintenance Endangered Species National Park Service Title IVB CCDF-CRRSA CCDF CCDF ARPA Stabilization CHR ANA Language Grant TOR Grant-Opioid Response Child Abuse Prevention Grant PPG EPA ASARCO Settlement ICDBG-Cares Imminent Threat Promoting Safe & Stable Families Totals FY 2021 Account Title

ATG ATG Covid Covid Treasury Energy & Mineral Development Program Opiod Overdose Prevention Tribal Youth Development Fish Hatchery Maintenance Endangered Species CCDF Construction Family 1st PSSF DOJ Totals FY 2020 Account Title Aid to Tribal Government Invasive Species ICDBG Community Building Totals FY 2019 Account Title Cultural Resource Fund Totals FY 2015

Currently Budgeted 254,435.00 1,136,615.75 7,700,864.63 73,218.00 60,000.00 38,192.00 105,000.00 79,000.00 1,500,000.00 21,672.00 524,290.00 11,493,287 Open FY 2019 Programs Currently Budgeted 261,446.00 92,000.00 1,050,000.00 1,403,446 Open FY 2015 Programs Currently Budgeted 15,000.00 15,000

Actual Cumulative 34,515 126,155 159 457,249 94,726 117,028 999,435 13,870 * 36,001 305,497 2,019 215,925 58,862 43,635 245,440 131,148 174,894 679,257 171,816 1,032,541 597,600 5,537,771 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 0 745,600 101,043 57,910 0 11,840 0 0 5,564

3,120 45 549,525 986,265 62,651 87,210 1,128 317,684 31,260 451,067 0 3,411,914 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 61164.69 292,922 3,204,900 0 23,123 29,177 102,588 77,477 631,757 599 257,778 4,681,485 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 249,611 81,954 1,697,440 2,029,004 Actual Cumulative Expenditures 13,957 13,957

Total Budget 62,678 17,945 264,271 233,639 38,517 58,149 203,587 72,911 63,767 319,075 25,808 4,897 45,660 154,560 1,558,852 75,106 (177,635) 118,184 1,269,262 152,400 4,561,633 Total Budget Remaining 257,997 23,454,415 4,341 497,262 100,819 148,156 60,000 2,202 47,564 12,530 71,500 291,050 84,880 497,262 10,184 1,341,814 2,828,036 4,820,110 161,478 82,609 305,272 204,577 47,508 95,304 448,933 15,360 35,891,161 Total Budget Remaining 193,270 843,694 4,495,965 73,218 36,877 9,015 2,412 1,523 868,243 21,073 266,512 6,811,802 Total Budget Remaining 11,835 10,046 (647,440) (625,558) Total Budget Remaining 1,043 1,043

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Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has established a program to aid the elderly and disabled population that could benefit from an additional funding source to supplement their households, and/or 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 citizens.

Qualifications Criteria: • Individual must be a current enrolled living member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, 65 years of age or older.

• For Disability only, Tribal citizen must provide an award letter or benefit statement from the Social Security Administration (dated within last 90 days). 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.

• An approved application (submitted by you each Fiscal year) signed by applicant or legal representative must be on file.

• 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.

Insurance and Taxes: • • • • • •

Life Insurance Home Owner’s Insurance Automotive Insurance Healthcare Insurance Personal Content Insurance for renters Property Tax

Note: ALL insurance/proof of ownership of property must be in the name of the eligible tribal citizen to qualify for payment.

Utilities: • • • • • • •

Electric Natural gas Propane Water Rent/Mortgage Trash services Telephone services

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Health Care Expense: • • • • • •

Prescription eye glasses Dentures Medical Alert Service Prescription medication Health care deductibles Physician prescribed ambulatory product (wheelchair, cane, walker) • Hearing aids • Miscellaneous items prescribed by a physician

Note: ALL prescriptions and deductibles must be in the name of the eligible tribal citizen to qualify for payment

Note: ALL utilities must be in the name of the eligible tribal citizen to qualify for reimbursement.

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.” Each eligible citizens is limited to 3 requests for services per fiscal year, not to exceed maximum total of $2,500. Applicants may only utilize one program, Elder care or Disability. Eligibility for both programs cease upon tribal citizen’s death.

You may also review the full policies and procedures on the tribal website, or contact the office to receive a copy. If you have any questions feel free to contact a Tribal Programs Specialist at 918-540-2535. See page 14!

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Tribal Citizen School Supply Reimbursment Program PAPER, PENCILS, NOTEBOOKS, BACKPACKS, CLOTHES, SHOES, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, LAB FEES, ACTIVITY FEES, SUMMER SCHOOL FEES, OR ANY OTHER FEES CHARGED BY THE SCHOOL SYSTEM What You Need to Know • Student must be enrolled in grades K-12 • Receipts must be original (no copies will be accepted) dated between May 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022 with date, amount of transaction, and item descriptions • Reimbursement will be made payable to the parent/gaurdian which submitted the application • You can apply three times a year for a total maximum amount of $500 • Reimbursements will begin processing after the 1st of each ea 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.)

To view full policy and information on Tribal Citizen School Supply Reimbursement Program visit

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

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Christmas shop with peoria!

Find the perfect gift for family at peoriatradingpost.com - see page 24

2022 Election Notice Page 6 November 20, 2021 Special Election Results for Second Chief of the Peoria Tribe of Indians Page 9 ARPA Emergency Relief Aid Application & Information Page 10 Reminder: Education Scholarship Applications due January 7!