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Delaware Indian News
The Official Publication of the Delaware Tribe of Indians
Lënapeí Pampil October 2021 ▪ Volume 44, Issue No. IV
From the Desk of Chief Brad KillsCrow
Brad KillsCrow, Chief
G reetings, I write this article with continued sad-
ness over the loss of our late Chief Chester “Chet”
Brooks. My condolences to the Brooks family and I ask
tural preservation, and fighting Covid. Every day I draw
upon my experience from my days in the United Sates
Navy, my service as a police officer in Ponca City, my
for your continued prayers as the family and the Dela- work with the Tonkawa and Kaw Tribes, and most im-
ware people mourn our loss. When I was elected to the portantly, my dedication to the Delaware Tribe. Together
Council, Chief Brooks became my mentor. He was a with the support of my wife and our three sons, my ex-
wealth of knowledge concerning not only our tribal gov- tended family, friends, and the Delaware people, I feel I
ernment but the history of our people. The best advice he am ready to take on the challenge of being Chief. So, as
ever gave me was to have big ears and a thick skin. Al- we move forward together through this time of transi-
though he never explained exactly what he meant, I soon tion, I ask for your patience encouragement, and prayers
learned that to be a successful tribal leader first you have My goal is to continue the legacy left by Chief Brooks
to listen to ALL the people and consider their views even and past generations of our Delaware ancestors who per-
if you don’t agree with them. And second, you must be severed and kept our Tribe and its culture strong.■
able to take criticism and sometimes blame even when
you have no control over the situation.
When I ran for Tribal Council, I never thought I would
be in the position of assuming the role of Chief, espe-
cially under these circumstances. Last November, the
Tribal Council elected me Assistant Chief and I began
taking an even more active role in the day-to-day opera-
tions of the tribal government. As the Chief’s health de-
clined, I stepped in to represent him when needed as the
Tribe moved forward with economic development, cul-
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS
General Council set for
Saturday, November 13th, 2021
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville OK 74006
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From the Desk of Tribal Operations Manager Jimmie Johnson plications for funds, so an actual membership card is not
needed.
Jimmie Johnson, Tribal Operations Manager a few more we are as close to being fully staffed as we We have all been deeply saddened by the recent loss
have been in years. We are building a great team here and of Chief Chet Brooks. Chief Brooks always led our tribe
I hope this finds everyone well. This is my first DIN ar-
ticle since assuming the role of Tribal Operations Man-
ager in January of 2021. For those that do not know me I
are looking forward to making good things happen for
our people.
In recent months we have been super busy with the
with a fair and honest hand. We will greatly miss his
leadership and most of all the wealth of knowledge that
he had of our government, and our history. Although we
have been employed with the Delaware Tribe of Indians Covid-19 and Childcare Disbursements that the Tribal mourn his loss we celebrate his life and his years of ser-
since 2011. I have served as the Environmental Program Council made to the tribal members. Our Enrollment vice to our people.
Director, and I was also involved in the formation of our department has seen a massive increase in the number Over the past 10 years I have seen quite a bit of growth
Tribal 8(a) Company Tahkox e2 LLC. I have 20 years of of new tribal member applications, replacement card re- in our tribe and have seen our standing as a tribe become
experience working in City, County, and Tribal Govern- quests and questions in general. Our Enrollment Depart- increasingly elevated due to the hard work of all of our
ments. ment is currently only staffed with 2 employees so please leaders. I believe we have a bright future as a people and
But enough about me. We’ve been very busy here since bear with them as they try to serve every tribal member I appreciate being able to be a part of it.
I started this new position. Since January we have hired equally. In addition to the large increase in numbers our
29 new employees including our Controller, Environ- card printers completely went out. While we tried to or- Wanishi
mental Program Director, Childcare Director, Childcare der new card printers immediately, a product shortage Jimmie Johnson
Staff, additional maintenance staff, enrollment staff, and has caused this to be delayed and the new printers be on Tribal Operations Manager ■
additions to Family and Children Services. Although we “back-order” for several months. Our Enrollment depart-
still have a few positions open and are looking to create ment can still provide proof of membership for the ap-
I Am Bearsun Visits the Delaware Tribe
I am Bearsun came to the tribe Friday the 17th of September on his way to New York.
Cece Biggoose our Housing Director picked up Bearsun and his sidekick Kia on
Friday to visit the Delaware Tribe of Indians campus in Bartlesville OK.
He came and took photos with the kiddos at the Lenape Early Learning Center and
everyone had a great time. We extended our hospitality and put them up for the night
and fed them breakfast.
Chief KillsCrow donated to his cause which you can see on his instragram page. You
can follow him on Facebook or Instagram on his journey to New York.
The Delaware Tribe of Indians wishes to thank Bearsun for coming and blessing us
with his presence and making the kiddos smile.
Safe travels Bearsun and Kia. We love you. ■
October 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 3
Lenape Language Report What’s Newest: We continue to add to the Lenape
Names lists. The lists contain the Lenape words, images,
Jim Rementer, Lenape Language the English translations, and links back to the sound files
in the Lenape Talking Dictionary. These are found on the
Project Director
tribal website:
What’s New: The Lenape Talking Dictionary was http://delawaretribe.org/blog/2013/06/26/lan-
funded by the National Science Foundation starting on guage/.
June 1, 2020 for a year and a half. Several new lists were just posted and this one is Le-
Working on Language Preservation: The photo is of nape Names for Flowing Water.
a visit to the Delaware Nation to discuss language work. http://delawaretribe.org/wp-content/uploads/Le-
From here were Nora and Louise Dean, Lucy Blalock, nape-Names-for-Flowing-Water.pdf
and Jim Rementer in 1975. This list is names for water that is not flowing:
http://delawaretribe.org/wp-content/uploads/Le-
Bruce’s focus was on the Delaware Indian language and nape-Names-for-other-terms-for-water.pdf
he worked throughout his academic career on Delaware We have also added names for parts of the head:
and Shawnee, both members of the Algonquian language http://delawaretribe.org/wp-content/uploads/Le-
family. His obituary is found elsewhere in this issue of nape-Names-for-the-Head.pdf
Delaware Indian News. Another new list is about parts of hands:
http://delawaretribe.org/wp-content/uploads/Le-
nape-Names-for-the-Hand.pdf
Revived: We have again started doing the Lenape
Word-a-Day calendars. The downloadable calendar
Passing: As shown elsewhere in the Delaware Indian is posted on the Tribal website with a calendar for that
News we have lost Chief Chet Brooks. It was always month, and will continue to be posted at the beginning of
good to hear Chet when he was called upon to say a prayer each month. There are sound files for each of these words
before an event he would do so partly in Lenape. One which can be found in the Lenape Talking Dictionary:
source he used to work on the prayers was Lesson 12 in https://www.talk-lenape.org/. ■
the Lessons section of the Talking Dictionary to be found
here: https://www.talk-lenape.org/lessons?id=15.
Passing: Bruce Pearson, the linguist who worked ex-
tensively on the Lenape language, left this life on July
14, 2021. Here is Bruce (in yellow shirt) and Nora Dean
visiting with Bessie and Willie Snake speakers from Del-
aware Nation. Photo by Jim Rementer.
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Stories of Our Past—The Remarkable History of the Delaware Tribe Cultural Presentations
Delaware Tribe In The Homeland
Anita Mathis, Librarian & Archives Manager
T ribal members Curtis Zunigha (Cultural Center Director), Erica
Magee, Riley Magee, and Cayla Magee traveled to Paterson
H ere in the Archives we have
many wonderful pictures,
documents, and objects of our
and shelter. He also had the dubi-
ous honor of dancing with Belle
Starr.
Dewey. ;
Thompson claims he has never
used alcohol or tobacco except
Falls National Historic Park in New Jersey to present three public
programs on July 31 and August 1. The presentation included a sum-
mary of our tribal history, culture, language, songs, and dances while
Ancestors—from the past to the Several years later he was, in a peace pipe with neighboring wearing traditional Lenape clothing. The park staff has requested an-
present. deputized by a U. S. marshal and tribe of Indian when they were at other visit by the Delaware Tribe in the summer of 2022. ■
In this article we are going to rode in the posses to apprehend odds with the Delawares.
tell the story of. JAMES HENRY these same people. As a deputy Thompson attended the Ghi-
THOMPSON marshal, he had to go to Fort rigwikaun, a Delaware tribal
Smith to attend the trials of many church, but was later baptize into
lawbreakers and he personally the Catholic Church. His advice
witnessed many hangings. His and thoughts on his birthday are:
Delaware name is “Ohellem- His advice and thoughts on his
mitakwsi” which means “The birthday are.
One Who Can Hear From Afar” “Ndite kettemmaksitshik au
in translation. wennik kiluna elli mata kninel-
Thompson married Miss Sarah latemuwennen lenellegheokaiy
Wilson, daughter of Billy and enna ak hokkaiyenna. Kishel-:
Louise Wilson, both full-blood emmukong knihellalkuna,
Delaware Indians, on June 10, shukw wemmi auwen kwutshi a
1901. His wife’s uncle was John wul langunsu ghansennariike.”
Wilson who established the Pey- Which means when translated,
ote Church among the Delaware 1 believe that we are all pitiful
A full blooded Delaware In- Indians beings, for we own neither our
dian, Thompson was born near After their marriage, they es- lives nor our bodies. These are
Lawrence, Kan., on Oct. 20, tablished their home near Glen the Creator’s. Even so we should
1867 and came to the Indian Ter- oak on the banks of the Hog- try to do good among our fellow
ritory when he was one-year-old, shooter Creek where Thompson, men. ■
His parents died while he was (engaged in hunting and farm-
young and he went to live with an ing.
aunt and uncle, Kwetendet and Three children were born to
Charlie Barnett on the (forks) this family and they include
“Folks” of the Caney River. Lenora (Nora) Thompson, now
Thompson attended school at residing In Dewey; Edward
the “Quapaw Mission”, a gov- Thompson, Denver, Colo., and
ernment school located near Jesse Thompson who died at the
Miami, where he learned the “3- age of sixteen.
R’s” and the English language. Thompson had one grandchild
The first English words he Miss Louise Dean, daughter of
learned were “Make Fire.” Charley and Lenora Dean of
During his teens he was a jock- Dewey, and one adopted grand-
ey, and rode at famous tracks in son, James Rementer who stud-
neighboring states. ied the Delaware language under
Thompson knew many famous the tutorship of the Dewey pio-
outlaws during the early days of neer.
Oklahoma, such as the Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
Boys, Belle Starr, Cherokee Bill lived on their homestead until
and Kate Bender. They often her death, and then he made his
stopped by his home for a visit home with his daughter, Nora at
October 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 5
Updates from the Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation Office
Introduction (ESU). Additionally, on September 8 at the Columns Museum, followed by eral management of all refuges within THPO recommended for consider-
per our agreement with ESU, EMILY a reception. the complex and refuge managers are ation the policy and protocols devel-
The mission of the Delaware Tribe SERPICO began her internship with The Lenape Exhibit is composed responsible for operations at specific oped by the DTHPO and adopted by
Historic Preservation Office (DTH- the DTHPO. Emily will be handling of interpretive panels designed by refuges. Supporting staff, composed TRIBAL COUNCIL RESOLUTION
PO) is to protect and preserve the the majority of our Section 106 FCC THPO LARRY HEADY and his of administrative, law enforcement, 2019-24.
cultural heritage of the DELAWARE Tower Construction Notification Sys- nephew MICHAEL FRANDY and refuge manager, biological, fire, visi-
TRIBE OF INDIANS, i.e., to pre- tem (TCNS) workload. tells the story of the Indigenous peo- tor services, and maintenance profes- Metroparks Fore Site Repatriation
serve all historic evidence of the On August 31, 2021, THPO LAR- ples of Eastern Pennsylvania and the sionals, are centrally located and sup-
culture, migration, settlement, and RY HEADY submitted a comprehen- Delaware Water Gap from ancient port all refuges within the complex. Representatives of the DTHPO are
occupation in North America of the sive draft organizational plan for the times to now. The Lenape National Wildlife participating in the METROPARKS
Lenape people, including the diaspo- DTHPO to CHIEF KILLSCROW Refuge Complex is located entirely repatriation consultation of the FORE
ra of the Delaware tribal nation, from and Tribal Operations Manager JIM- Ethnographic Study at Delaware within the Lënapehòkink homelands SITE Ancestors, an inadvertent dis-
prehistoric times to the present. This MIE JOHNSON for review. Brad and Water Gap National Recreation and is comprised of the CHERRY covery in Central Ohio. The MAN-
includes the protection and repatria- Jimmie will be meeting with Larry Area VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE NIK & SMITH GROUP, INC. is
tion of our Ancestors. and Susan later this month to review REFUGE (PA), the GREAT SWAMP representing the Metroparks and is
The principal duties of the DTHPO the organizational plan. On September 8, 2021, the DELA- NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE involving all of the Greenville Treaty
are the review of undertakings by WARE TRIBE OF INDIANS ex- (NJ), the SHAWANGUNK GRASS- tribes in this consultation, which in-
federal and state agencies and institu- Postponement of Abbot Farm ecuted a sole source contract with LANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE cludes the development of an Inad-
tions and engaging in government-to- Reburial the National Park Service, Delaware REFUGE (NY), and the WALLKILL vertent Discovery Protocol for the
government consultation with such Water Gap NRA (NPS-DEWA) in the RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE participants and a permanently estab-
agencies and institutions, pursuant to On August 24, tribal leadership of the amount of $119,922.44 to support an REFUGE (NY). lished secure reburial location. The
the National Environmental Policy five Lenape descendant tribes (DEL- ethnographic study at Delaware Water Miami Nation of Oklahoma is taking
Act (NEPA), the National Historic AWARE NATION, DELAWARE Gap National Recreation Area. This New Nagpra Consultations the lead on this repatriation and re-
Preservation Act (NHPA), the Ar- TRIBE OF INDIANS, STOCK- will involve all three U.S. Lenape burial of the Ancestors. The DTHPO
chaeological Resources Protection BRIDGE MUNSEE COMMUNITY, descendant tribes ((DELAWARE Representatives of the DTHPO began is participating in a supportive role.
Act (ARPA), the Native American DELAWARE NATION at MORAVI- NATION, DELAWARE TRIBE OF consulting with TYLER SWINNEY
Graves Protection and Repatriation ANTOWN, and MUNSEE-DELA- INDIANS, STOCKBRIDGE MUN- of the CINCINNATI MUSEUM DTHPO Grants
Act (NAGPRA), and the protection WARE NATION of Ontario) elected SEE COMMUNITY). The three CENTER (CMC) regarding the in-
of our sacred sites and landscapes to temporarily postpone our “Abbott tribes met and decided that the Dela- ventory, identification and repatria- Our 2018 NAGPRA grant is being
pursuant to the American Indian Re- Farm” Ancestor reburial at Pennsbury ware Tribe will serve as the contractor tion of approximately 100 Delaware extended for any year because of
ligious Freedom Act (AIRFA) and Manor in the Delaware River Valley for the study and the other two tribes cultural items or “objects of cultural COVID and the change in person-
Executive Order 13007. The DTHPO due to the COVID-19 Delta variant will serve as principal consultants. patrimony,” including textiles. Ob- nel. This postponement will give the
reviews all federal undertakings that resurgence across the country. The A scope of work was drafted and re- jects of cultural patrimony are items Historic Preservation Office time to
occur within the tribe’s current juris- DTHPO, in partnership with the other viewed by our Office, accepted by the having ongoing historical, traditional, ensure all obligations have been com-
diction and acknowledged aboriginal sister tribes, have secured the Ances- NPS and the contract is now signed. or cultural importance central to the pleted and to prepare the final report.
lands, and any other locations that tors in their current storage institu- Indian tribe rather than property This repatriation grant was for travel
may have religious, cultural, or his- tions until tribal leadership declares Reburial MOU with the U.S. Fish owned by an individual tribal or or- for the three U.S. Lenape descen-
toric significance to the DELAWARE it safe to proceed with the reburial. & Wildlife Service ganization member. These objects dant tribes ((DELAWARE NATION,
TRIBE OF INDIANS. This Ancestor reburial was originally are of such central importance that DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS,
This report is intended to provide scheduled for early October 2021 and On August 11, representatives of they may not be alienated, appropri- STOCKBRIDGE MUNSEE COM-
CHIEF and COUNCIL with a brief would have been the largest Ancestor the DTHPO met with the US Fish ated, or conveyed by any individual MUNITY) to visit 8 museums.
overview of the activities and accom- reburial to date, reinterring over 200 & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to tribal or organization member. Such Historic Preservation was awarded
plishments of the DTHPO over the individuals. complete negotiations on a bilat- objects must have been considered the 2021 NAGPRA Grant - Repatria-
last month. Additionally, the Princeton Uni- eral Memorandum of Understanding inalienable by the culturally affiliated tion of the Field Museum’s and R.S.
versity Reburial also scheduled for which will secure to the DELAWARE Indian tribe at the time the object was Peabody’s Abbott Farm Collection
DTHPO Organization and October 2021, has been temporarily TRIBE OF INDIANS several secure separated from the group. Objects of ($15,000). These funds are to be used
Personnel Changes postponed. reburial sites within the Lenape Na- cultural patrimony include items such for travel associated with the Abbott
tional Wildlife Refuge Complex. A as Zuni War Gods, the Confederacy Farm reburial.
As of August 16, 2021, LARRY Borough of Milford PA Exhibit National Wildlife Refuge Complex is Wampum Belts of the Iroquois, and Our 2018 HPF THG - DELA-
HEADY was appointed the new Trib- Opening Still On! an administrative grouping of two or other objects of similar character and WARE TRIBE OF INDIANS, COL-
al Historic Preservation Officer for more refuges, wildlife management significance to the Indian tribe as a LABORATIVE ARCHAEOLOGI-
the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Larry The Borough of Milford Pennsylva- areas or other refuge conservation ar- whole. CAL SURVEY OF DELAWARE
is a tribal member who previously nia is still planning the opening of its eas that are primarily managed from SACRED SITES IN NORTHEAST-
served the DTHPO in a part-time ca- Lenape museum exhibit on Wednes- a central office location. Refuges are Ohio Consultation Protocols ERN OKLAHOMA grant has been
pacity since 2017, specializing in fed- day, October 6, 2021. This event will grouped into a complex structure extended for another year because of
eral Indian Law and policy, aboriginal begin with a symposium panel of because they occur in a similar eco- Representatives of the DTHPO are COVID. Our last step for this grant
rights and trust doctrine. representatives of all three Lenape logical region, such as a watershed participating in the development of is to provide cemetery use maps and
SUSAN BACHOR now serves as descendant tribes (DELAWARE NA- or specific habitat type, and have a standard consultation protocols for collecting histories from elders and
Deputy THPO and Tribal Archaeolo- TION, DELAWARE TRIBE OF IN- related purpose and management the State of Ohio. After reviewing the community. ■
gist from our office at East Strouds- DIANS, STOCKBRIDGE MUNSEE needs. Typically, a project leader or work products of the tribal delegates
burg University of Pennsylvania COMMUNITY), the exhibit opening complex manager oversees the gen- to this effort, the Delaware Tribe
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Community Services Programs vendors or reimburse applicants
with proper documents and re-
Funds are to be used for emer-
gency situations as requested
dental services including tooth
repair, fillings, dentures or emer-
If you have questions, please Tribal members. The family may ceipts. by Tribal member. Applicants gency services. Income verifica-
contact the Tribal Office at apply for the funds to be used for Medical Assistance: Assis- must utilized other community tion required.
918-337-6590. expenses that are most beneficial tance to pay medical bills, in- resources if available. Emer- Elder Optical: Provides assis-
to the family (i.e., funeral ser- cluding but not limited to out of gency Assistance up to $240.00 tance for optical services to Del-
T he Community Services
committee has reinstated
programs previously suspended
vices, family meals, wake, grave
markers, etc.) Documentation re-
quired to establish membership
pocket medical expenses, medi-
cal equipment(purchase or rent-
al), Home health care, pharmacy,
and Emergency Transportation
up to $200.00 Funds will be de-
termined and disbursed by the
aware Elders age 60 and over.
Funds may be used for services,
including glasses, exams or re-
and revised or kept the same, and proof of death. etc. not to exceed $240.00 Pay- Community Service committee lated costs.
dollar amount of benefits that Elder Prescriptions: Pre- ment for services will be made on a case-by-case basis. Student Optical: Provides
were previously reduced. Based scription medication assistance to provider or Tribal member if Rental Assistance: Available assistance to students enrolled
on the anticipated availability of to Delaware Elders age 60 and paid receipts are included with up to $240 based on same crite- in grades K-12, colleges or uni-
funding, applications for the fol- over for Pharmacy and related other required documentation. ria as emergency application and versities or vocational technical
lowing programs are being ac- costs. Elders may receive assis- Emergency Assistance & determined on a case-by-case schools. Based on age of appli-
cepted. tance up to $75.00 per month not Emergency Travel Assis- basis. cant, proof of enrollment may be
Burial Program: $750.00 to exceed $900.00 per calendar tance: Emergency assistance Dental Assistance: Reinstated required. ■
Burial assistance for Delaware year. Funds may be disbursed to to Delaware Tribal members. to $300. Provides assistance for
Recycling Update Education Committee Assistance/Programs
W ith Tulsa Recycling still down due to a fire they suffered earlier this year, our recy-
cling is still shut down for the time being. We reached out to several other facilities.
With no luck unfortunately.
Take advantage of these programs;
they are here for you! If you have any
questions, please contact the Tribal
Educational Assistance.
This edition of the DIN includes appli-
cations for a new Education Assistance
We are able to recycle E-waste (Electrical Waste). E-Waste is defined as televisions, Office at 918-337-6590. Program for tribal members. Please not
computers, laptops, printers, cables, VCRs, cell phones, copiers, fax machines, stereos, Trust Fund Higher Education that there is one application for chil-
and electronic games. If this goes into a landfill, its toxic components go into our water School Scholarship: Delaware Tribal dren Pre-K through 5th grade (found on
table. members attending college are eligible page 10) and another for children in 6th
You can recycle E-waste at the Enrollment/Wellness Building while we are shut down to apply. Currently, full-time students through 12th grade (found on page 11).
to the public due to Covid-19. Please leave E-waste in the marked area by the front door. may apply for $600 per semester for up These applications may also be found
Once were back open. There is a designated area in the building for E-Waste. Please do to eight semesters, and part-time stu- online at http://delawaretribe.org/ser-
your part to protect our environment. dents may apply for $300 per semester vices-and-programs/educational-assis-
For more information regarding recycling. Please contact our EPA Director, Denny up to 16 semesters. Semesters do not tance. On Thursday and Friday, October
Fisher. He can be reached at efisher@delawaretribe.org. ■ have to be consecutive. Applicants must 7th and 8th Education Committee Chair
submit all required documentation, in- Sherri Choteau will be in person at the
cluding official transcripts and enroll- tribal campus handing out gift cards for
ment verification from the college or completed applications only. Applica-
university. Students must maintain a 2.7 tions can also be turned in by mailing to
GPA (grade point average) in the last the tribal offices at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd.,
semester attended (high school, college, Bartlesville, OK 74006 ■
etc.) Students must reapply at the end of
each semester. Award is made directly
to student to insure that it does not in-
terfere with their financial aid package
from the institution. Scholarships will
not be awarded for the summer semes-
To Contact Us Chelsea Housing Office: Tribal Web Site: ter. Scholarships are subject to funding
6 Northview Dr. www.delawaretribe.org availability.
Chelsea, OK General Email: Fall scholarship applications will be
Bartlesville Tribal Offices:
918-789-2525 tribe@delawaretribe. accepted from June 1 through July 31,
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006 Caney Office: org spring from December 1 through Febru-
918-337-6590 601 High Street ary 15.
Caney, KS 67333 You can download the applications
Office Hours: directly from our web site www.dela-
620-879-2189
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M-F waretribe.org. Just go the Services/
Programs tab, and then scroll down to
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Obituaries
Janice Elizabeth beauties of the world around us. Betty was born in Coffeyville, to pursue a doctoral degree at the Christian A.
Janice was married to Jack Lee Kansas and passed away in Okla- University of California at Berke-
Leneaux Alexander Alexander for 67 years and theirs homa City, Okla. ley. While there he began research Zunigha
was a remarkable union. Jack was She is survived by her daugh- on the Delaware language. On
the perfect partner for her creative ters Mitzi McAllister and husband completing his degree in 1972, he
side. His own sensibility and tal- Gary, Darla Rissler and husband accepted a faculty position at the
ent were the perfect complement Paul, sons Kimmett Israel, Stan- University of South Carolina to
to her own. If she put on the col- ley Israel , and daughter Jacklyn teach linguistics and other anthro-
ors, he provided the canvas; if she Israel. She was also survived by pology courses, retiring in 1997
was the architect, he was the en- her sister Delores Reid and broth- as professor emeritus. He worked
gineer. er Buddy Wood and wife Karen. throughout his academic career
on Delaware and Shawnee, both
Janice was predeceased by her She left behind 8 grandchildren, 7
members of the Algonquian lan-
December 11, 1956 –
son Jack Robert Alexander and great grandchildren, and numer- September 8, 2021
is survived by her husband, Jack ous nieces and nephews. guage family. He also did some
C
Lee Alexander. Delaware family Those wishing to make memo- work on the Wyandot language.
hristian Andrew Zunigha of
survivors are her brother, Grant rial gifts may do so to the Ameri- Bruce worked primarily with
Allyn, WA, loving husband
Francis Leneaux, her niece Ju- can Cancer Society. ■ Nora Dean and Lucy Blalock as
January 29, 1938 – and father, passed away on Sep-
liette Michelle Leneaux, and her the main resource people, and he
June 20, 2021 tember 8, 2021 at the age of 64
nephew Grant Marc Leneaux. She also worked with Fred Fallleaf,
after a courageous battle with
Annie Parks, Ollie Anderson, and
J anice Elizabeth Leneaux Al- is furthermore survived by numer- pancreatic cancer. Christian will
ous nephews and nieces, cousins, Fred Washington, as well as some
exander died in Tulsa, OK be remembered by his love and
on 6/20/21, surrounded, as she and countless friends. Janice will Bruce Leonard Delaware elders at Delaware Na-
tion. Bruce first came to Okla-
commitment to family, his global
be remembered at a private cer- influence as an educator, and the
was through life, by family and
friends. Janice was born in Tulsa emony to be announced later. ■ Pearson homa in 1968 and worked for a
deep human connections he made
month and a half, and the follow-
on Jan. 29, 1938 and she is the with all those he encountered.
ing year he returned for the same
granddaughter of Grant Leno Christian was born in St. Louis,
length of time. He returned a
(Delaware Roll #600). She was MO and moved to Izmir, Turkey
number of times after that and he
honored to have come to know the at a young age. This experience
revered Lenape elder and name Betty Louise had Nora come to his linguistics
fostered a passion for learning
class at the University of South
giver Nora Thompson Dean, Israel Carolina in 1975 to work with him
new cultures and languages and
a desire to explore the world. He
Touching Leaves Lady. Through and his students.
this friendship, she was able to was an enrolled member of the
In 1994 Bruce produced a basic
receive her Lenape name at a cer- Delaware Tribe of Indians from
grammar and dictionary of Le-
emony conducted by the former his father’s side and a proud Sicil-
nape which was available at the
Chief, Dee Ketchum in 2014. Her ian from his mother’s side. Chris-
tribal gift shop. He also served as
name is Wichipahkinao, which tian was a natural linguist and
the linguistics advisor for the Le-
translates as “She who appears studied Anthropology at Northern
nape Talking Dictionary.
with the Leaves.” Thus, when the Arizona University, where he met
Throughout his life, Bruce was
leaves show forth each spring, we April 30, 1932 – a member of the Religious Soci-
his future wife Cathi. It was love
will feel her presence. July 14, 2021 at first sight and he and Cathi soon
ety of Friends (Quakers). Bruce is
Janice went to Will Rogers started a life of world travel in
survived by his wife of 32 years,
High in Tulsa and later attended
art classes at Tulsa University.
Whatever Janice put her hand to
B ruce Pearson, the linguist
who worked extensively on
the Lenape language, died at St.
Julia, and several children. ■
1984 when they joined the Peace
Corps in the Central African Re-
public. They spent over 30 years
was touched by the mark of an Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, overseas, raising their girls Katie
artistic imagination. Her Lenape February 11, 1937 – Minnesota on July 14, 2021. He and Connie while teaching in in-
name, Wichipahkinao, expresses June 21, 2021 was born on April 30, 1932, in In- ternational schools in Saudi Ara-
her deep-rooted ties to the creative dianapolis, Indiana. Bruce gradu- bia, Bahrain, and the United Arab
forces of nature and imbued her
artistic sensibility, whether it be in B etty Louise Wood Israel
passed away with her family
by her side on June 21, 2021. She
ated from Earlham College with a
B.A. in 1953 and the college was
Emirates.
Christian was a modern renais-
sance man with a deep apprecia-
the serving of a meal, the arrange- developing the Conner Prairie Pi-
ment of her home and garden, or was preceded in death by her par- oneer Settlement. tion for art, history, philosophy,
on one of her lovely canvases. Her ents Jack & Mildred Wood, one Bruce focused on his interest in religion, and the exploration of the
sense of shape and color opened brother, Jimmy G. Wood, and her the Delaware Indians. With his human condition. He shared his
the eyes and hearts of many to the spouse Stansell Israel. study of languages Bruce decided love of Dalí, Impressionism, the
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Obituaries (cont.)
Dutch masters, and Hemingway gian, and any other language he Cornell Zunigha; two daughters, of pancreatic cancer and support
with his family by taking them all spent time around. Catherine JoAnn and Constance the Pancreatic Cancer Action Net-
over the world to experience their Christian retired from Saudi Grace Zunigha; brother, Curtis A. work in his honor to continue ef-
works and inspirations. He played Aramco to Allyn, WA in 2016. He Zunigha (Cultural Director for the forts for early detection and better
the Beatles on his guitar, singing had seen the world and knew the Delaware Tribe); and sisters Toni treatment. ■
love songs to Cathi and his daugh- Pacific Northwest was a special Smith and Cynthia Zunigha Carr.
ters. At one point or another he place. He enjoyed his retirement He was preceded in death by his If one of your relatives or close friends has passed, please send us an
spoke German, Navajo, Turkish, by continuing to visit new places, parents, Curtis P. and Catherine L. obituary. We will run it in the next Delaware Indian News. Obituar-
French, Sango, Greek, and Ara- enjoying his golf game, watch- Zunigha. ies can be sent to din@delawaretribe.org or to the Tribal Offices.
bic... though he would be quick to ing Mariners baseball, tending his A private Memorial Service was
Please also pass along any birth or death announcements to the
deny his fluency right after having garden, and bird watching with his held on September 25, 2021 at
Enrollment Office at enrollment@delawaretribe.org. The Com-
a conversation in said language. miniature schnauzer Lucy. Christ Lutheran Church in Belfair,
munity Services Committee has a burial assistance program if you
He also had a suspiciously strong Christian will be deeply missed WA. His family encourages every-
need help. ■
grasp of Italian, Spanish, Norwe- by his wife of 37 years, Catherine one to recognize the subtle signs
Delaware: The Faces of the Lenape
T he new exhibit DELAWARE: THE FACES OF THE LENAPE is on view at the
Bartlesville Area History Museum.
Attending the opening on September 16 is (l-r): Chief Brad Killscrow, Language
Director Jim Rementer, Betty Keim (BAHM), Housing Director Cece Biggoose,
Tribal Archivist Anita Mathis, Tribal Intern Morgan Messimore, and Delaney Wil-
liams (BAHM).
On exhibit through the last week of November. The BAHM is on 5th floor of City
Hall, 401 S. Johnstone. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:00. For more informa-
tion go to www.bartlesvillehistory.com
October 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 9
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Delaware Tribe Gift Shop Update
O ur Gift Shop now has satin jackets with the tribal seal and a quilted liner.
They come in red or black and are available in sizes Large, X-Large and 2-XL.
Other sizes are available by special order.
All gift shop items can be purchased online at www.delawaretribe.org/shop/.
Major credit cards accepted and your purchase can be picked up or mailed.
You may shop in person however you must first make an appointment to enter
the building due to COVID-19 protocols set by the Tribal Council.
Just call Anita Mathis at 918-337-6595 or 918-338-9919. Wanishi ■
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DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS
Education Service Committee
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918-337-6590
DELAWARE TRIBE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
For students aged Pre-K thru 5th grade
Application Guidelines:
The purpose of the school supply assistance program is to help registered members of the Delaware Tribe of
Indians with the cost of purchasing required school supplies for their children. Assistance is based on a first come first
serve basis and funding availability. Each applicant will receive a $20 gift card. (A separate application must be submitted
for each eligible child in the family)
Applications will be accepted until funds are depleted.
Eligibility:
1. A registered tribal member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians
2. Enrolled in grades Pre-K thru Fifth
Application Procedure:
1. Complete Application
2. Return application to the Education Department with the following documents:
* * Copy of child’s Delaware registration card (no exceptions). Cannot use parents’ registration card.
Cards may be obtained from the Delaware Tribe Registration Department.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Last First MI. (Maiden)
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone: ___________________________Email Address (please print legibly): _________________________________
2nd Phone: ___________________________
Delaware Tribal Registration Number: ____________________
Date of Birth: _________________ Age: _________ Male: ________Female: ______
School: ___________________________________________________ Grade: ______________
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Any funds received under false
pretenses will be repaid to the education account within 30 days.
Signature of Applicant (parent or guardian) Date
• ANY applicant purposely attempting to defraud the Education Committee will not be eligible for any Education
Programs for a period of one (1) year.
• Registered Delaware Tribal member as defined in the Trust Document, Article 1-membership. Trust Board
Education ordinances, Purpose 100, Requirements. Trust Funds Master Plan III)
Community Service Committee Use Only:
Approved By: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Total Amount: $ ____________
Denied by: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________
Reason for Denial: ______________________________________________________________
Revised: Sept 2021-dmOctober 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 11
DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS
Education Service Committee
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918-337-6590
DELAWARE TRIBE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
For students in 6TH thru 12th grade
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a registered member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. *A copy of the applicants Tribal Registration
Card and number MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. (If card is not available, a replacement
may be obtained from the Delaware Tribe Registration Department).
• This Assistance is to assist students with items required for classes, but not provided by the school (such as school
supplies, graduation expenses, ACT exams, summer school if required, band, choir, etc.).
• One application per student per fiscal year may be funded. Each applicant will receive a $50 gift card.
• Awards are based on the availability of funds.
Directions:
1. Complete application and return with a copy of your Delaware Registration Card, to the attention of the Education
Department to the address listed above.
2. A separate application must be submitted for each eligible child in the family.
3. Mail in applicants will be notified by email or phone call if assistance is approved.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Last First MI. (Maiden)
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone: (_______)_____________________ Email Address (please print legibly) ______________________________
2nd Phone: (_______)_____________________
Delaware Tribal Registration Number: ___________
Date of Birth: _________________ Age: _________ Male: ________Female: ______
School: ___________________________________________________ Grade: ______________
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Any funds received under false
pretenses will be repaid to the education account within 30 days.
Signature of Applicant (parent or guardian) Date
• ANY applicant purposely attempting to defraud the Education Committee will not be eligible for any Education
Programs for a period of one (1) year.
• Registered Delaware Tribal member as defined in the Trust Document, Article 1-membership. Trust Board
Education ordinances, Purpose 100, Requirements. Trust Funds Master Plan III)
Community Service Committee Use Only:
Approved By: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Total Amount: $ ____________
Denied by: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________
Reason for Denial: ______________________________________________________________
Revised: Sept 2021-dmPage 12 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) October 2021
DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS www.delawaretribe.org Delaware Indian News
Enrollment Department 918-337-6570 or 918-337-6583
5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Email: enrollment@delawaretribe.org
The Delaware Indian News is the official publication of the Delaware Tribe of Indi-
Bartlesville, OK 74006 Fax: 918-337-6540 ans. It is published quarterly by the Delaware Tribe of Indians and is mailed free to
members. Subscriptions to non-tribal members are available at $20 per year. To order
Brad KillsCrow Jeremy Johnson
Chief Assistant Chief a subscription, contact (918) 337-6590 or din@delawaretribe.org.
MEMBER REQUEST TO UPDATE INFORMATION
We invite contributions, but reserve the right to limit printing based upon available
Please complete with information currently on file in the Enrollment Office. space. The deadline for articles, letters, ads and calendar of events is December 15,
Last Name First Name Middle Initial 2021 for the January 2022 issue. Submissions may be mailed, faxed or hand deliv-
Only complete boxes for which ered to the tribal office or emailed to din@delawaretribe.org. Paid advertisements
you are requesting a change. are available; for rates, please contact the editor.
Other Name(s) – indicate maiden Date of Birth Phone # Name Editorials, guest columns, and reader’s letters reflect the opinion of the author and
do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DIN, its staff, or the tribal government.
Address City State Zip Phone # Editorials that are intended to be published in the DIN must concern tribal issues and
should not be statements of general political beliefs. They must be signed by the au-
Email Roll # Address
thor and include the author’s address. The DIN does not guarantee publication upon
submission of comments.
City State Zip
Other Member(s) Affected by Change(s):
Name Date of Birth Published October 2021. Reprint permission is granted with credit to the Dela-
Email ware Indian News, unless otherwise noted.
The mission of the DIN is to serve, empower and inform the Lenape people, while
adhering to the policy of unbiased reporting in an ethical and professional manner.
Editorial Board:
Joe Brown, Gregory Brown, Dana Murrell
Requests for name changes, must include Marriage License, Divorce Decree, or Adoption Order. Technical Editor: Joe Brown
(din@delawaretribe.org) ■
__________________________________________________________ ________________
Member Signature Date
Dec 2020
Donations for Education Scholarships Gratefully Accepted
We invite tribal members and others to contribute to a Send donations to
special fund for educational scholarships. Donors are rec-
ognized in five levels: Delaware Tribe of Indians
Brass Level up to $ 100 Trust Board, Education Committee
Silver Level $ 100-500 5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Gold Level $ 500-1,000 Bartlesville, OK 74006-2746
Wampum Level $ 1,000-5,000
Wampum Belt Level above $ 5,000
Check Out the Tribal Web Site
Have you visited our Tribe’s web site recently? Additional material that we were
unable to include in the DIN can often be found there.
Go to: www.delawaretribe.org ■October 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 13
Chet Brooks Memorial Scholarship Announced—Application Deadline February 15, 2022
T he family of Chief Brooks wishes to make a one-time scholarship for two students in his honor. Amount will be unknown until the deadline date. The mission of the scholarship
is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate or postgraduate study in community colleges, junior colleges, and universities. The Scholarship prin-
cipally targets two- and four-year academic programs. The application may be found below this announcement, as well as online at http://delawaretribe.org/blog/2021/09/24/
chet-brooks-memorial-scholarship-announced/. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at (918)-337-6590. ■Page 14 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) October 2021
October 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 15
U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) tance may include deposit and/or paint requirements. In no such
monthly rent, temporary lodging, case shall the term of the assis-
T he U.S. Treasury Emergency
Rental Assistance (ERA)
Program is designed to assist
an urgent basis to eligible appli-
cants. This assistance can only
be provided to those families
or experienced other financial
hardship, directly or indirectly
due to COVID-19; one (1) or
lot/site rental for manufactured
housing, and may also include
utility charges, but DOES NOT
tance or lodging provided exceed
100 days regardless of whether or
not the entire $1,000 award has
low-income Native American who have not yet received any more household members can include repairs or installation of been exhausted. The Delaware
households/families with emer- similar assistance from the Del- demonstrate a risk of experienc- items for the unit. Current resi- Tribe reserves the right to recap-
gency rental and housing related aware Tribe or other source. ing homelessness or housing in- dent of DTI affordable housing ture or award a lesser amount in
assistance. Assistance may in- stability; and the household has are not eligible for this assis- such cases.
clude deposit and/or monthly After the period of three an annual income at or below tance. Incomplete applications will
rent, rent arrearage, rent for months from the date of award, 80% of the area median income. not be processed.
manufactured housing, utilities the applicant may re-apply for The Delaware Tribe reserves the This program is limited to
and utility arrearage. Current additional assistance subject to right to make a determination of one-time assistance and is only Applications with the complete
residents of DTI housing may funding availability and time an applicant’s eligibility based to be provided during the CO- instructions are available in the
be eligible for this assistance. constraints. The Delaware Tribe upon the application and docu- VID-19 pandemic emergency lobby or can be printed/down-
The ERA program is available reserves the right to recapture or mentation provided. and is provided on an urgent loaded from the Delaware Tribe
nationwide to Delaware Tribal award a lesser amount in such basis and is temporary in nature of Indians website.
members. This program DOES cases. COVID-19 EMERGENCY and must be used in prevention, There are two types of appli-
NOT include mortgage assis- RENTAL ASSISTANCE PRO- preparation and/or response to cations available. Applicants are
tance, repairs or installation of The household/applicant must GRAM the COVID-19 pandemic. This not eligible for both. ■
items for the unit. be obligated to pay rent on a resi- assistance can only be provided
dential dwelling unit. The DTI The DTIs’ COVID-19 Emer- to those families who have not
This program is limited to must determine that: one (1) or gency Rental Housing Assistance yet received any similar assis-
three months of assistance and more household members has Program is designed to assist tance from the Delaware Tribe or
is only to be provided during qualified for unemployment ben- low income Native American other source. Special exclusions
the COVID-19 pandemic emer- efits or experienced a reduced in- families with emergency rental or restrictions on units built prior
gency. This is only provided on come, incurred significant costs housing related assistance. Assis- to 1978 apply, due to lead-based
Lenape Early Learning Center News
T he Lenape Early Learning Center is now open in
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This LELC is a 3 star rated
childcare center located in the Delaware Tribal complex.
Here is Delaware tribal member and infant teacher
Shelby Kessler with one of our Delaware babies, Elise
Reith (12 months) enjoying cuddles and looking out of
Here is one of our Delaware pre-schoolers, Axel
Schueler (3 years old) showcasing his magnetic block
tower for us! ■
The LELC cares for children 0-5 years old and is open the window.
Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. The
LELC opened its doors officially in June 2021 and is cur-
rently looking to enroll more Delaware families into the
program. If you or someone you know is looking for high
quality child care, please reach out! We have spots open.
You can reach the LELC by phone 918-337-6580
Email: mfisher@delawaretribe.org
or you can fill out a waitlist application on line using
the following link: https://www.childplus.net/apply/
en-us/68D5221F89928051AAA1CF67A074AF5F/382FC
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