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Benefit Gourd Dance To Be Held Saturday, May 3 at 2025 Delaware Pow Wow

There will be a Benefit Gourd Dance held at the 2025 Delaware Pow Wow on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. For more information, see the flyer below or contact Kilan Jacobs at (918) 397-5495.

Flyer for Benefit Gourd Dance on May 3, 2025

April 2025 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available

The April 2025 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:

» View April 2025 Delaware Indian News

For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.

April 2025 Lenape Word-a-Day-Calendar

April 2025 Lenape Word-a-Day Calendar

Cultural Preservation Committee to Hold Dance Practice March 27

Join the Cultural Preservation Committee in the FCS building for a meal followed by song & dance practice!

Thursday March 27, 6-8:30 P.M.

Flyer for Dance Practice to be held by Cultural Preservation Committee 6-8:30 P.M. Thursday March 27

Wampum Bracelet Class to be Held April 11

Wampum Bracelet Class

Friday, Arpil 11
6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

The Cultural Preservation Committee is hosting another Wampum Bracelet Class. (New students only)

Open to 15 in-person students and 15 Zoom students.

For registration/questions, email: lenape.cpc@gmail.com

Please leave your name and if you would like to attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom participants will need to supply their own materials. (Supplies list provided upon registration.)

Located in the FCS Conference Room on DTI Tribal Campus

A meal will be provided before class begins.

*This class is for Enrolled Delaware Tribal Members*

Flyer for Wampum Bracelet Class on Friday April 11 from 6-8:30 P.M.

Archaeological Field School & Tribal Specialist Training Offered at West Chester University

Join us at West Chester University for a 4-week cultural resources training and certification course!

This accredited course is based upon the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) recommendations and will prepare participants for Secretary of Interior Certification.

Participants will learn about:

  • Historic preservation laws
  • Tribal consultation policies
  • Cultural research techniques
  • Archaeological field methods

Program Details:

  • 10 seats available
  • 4 week accelerated course (2 weeks virtual, 2 weeks in person)
    • May 19 to 30 online
    • June 2 to 13 on site
  • Travel costs and all other expenses paid!
  • All participants will earn 4 college credits

There is NO cost to tribal participants. Per Diem will be provided for the in-person session. All costs are funded through the National Park Service and National Park Foundation.

For more information, contact any of the following:

Katelyn Lucas, Delaware Nation Historic Preservation Officer, at 405-544-8115 or klucas@delawarenation-nsn.gov

Martina Thomas, Delaware Tribe of Indians Historic Preservation Director, at 918-883-0004 or mthomas@delawaretribe.org

Flyer for Archaeological Field School and Tribal Specialist Training at West Chester University

Tribal Opioid Response Director

Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Social Services: Tribal Opioid Response
Employment Status: Regular
Class: Full-Time
Location: Bartlesville, OK
Immediate Supervisor: Tribal Council

General Description
The Tribal Opioid Response Project Director oversees and implements the Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) program, designed to address opioid use and its impact within the tribal community. This role involves strategic planning, program development, and coordination of culturally relevant prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The Project Director is responsible for ensuring program alignment with federal and tribal requirements, managing budgets, and supervising staff and outreach efforts to enhance community engagement and resource accessibility. Additionally, the Project Director collaborates with tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and community organizations to create sustainable, holistic solutions to combat opioid addiction and promote community health. This position must maintain a high level of confidentiality. This is a Salary position and sometimes may require travel, or occasional overtime on evenings and/or weekends.

Qualifications:

  • Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in field related to Social Services or at least 5 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Be willing to attend in-state and out-of-state training relevant to job position.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including after 5:00 pm.
  • Possess communication skills, written and oral, and be able to relate to Indian and Non-Indian communicates, other agencies, and the general public.
  • Must be computer literate, possess good writing skills, and be able to communicate effectively.
  • Must have the ability to maintain a favorable rapport with the general public, tribal members, program team members, tribal employees and vendors.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality on all client matters and other matters protected by the Privacy act as well as other confidentiality regulations.
  • OBSI and Criminal Background check required and be adjudicated appropriately.
  • Must possess a current Oklahoma Driver’s License to operate a government-owned vehicle as well as have reliable transportation.
  • Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
  • Requires a high level of problem solving, organization skills, and¬ must be a self-starter
  • Prefer knowledge of Delaware Tribe/Native American cultures and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans implements & evaluates grant funded program and submits the necessary reports as required by SAMSHA.
  • Supervises all opiate response grant staff, including temporary assigned personnel.
  • Orientate and assess training needs, arrange for in-service training to staff on a regularly scheduled basis to cover crisis counseling techniques, etc.
  • Evaluate job performances of the staff on an annual basis, during probationary periods, and as needed.
  • Coordinates staff training with other agencies and within Grant time frames.
  • Participates in tribal community activities.
  • Assists with and approves all staff work schedules as well as all supportive counseling activities.
  • Develops, reviews, and modifies as needed, all budgets that pertain to the Opiate Response Grant.
  • Researches, prepares and submits program proposals for funding to the Tribal Council.
  • Identifies and utilizes available training and technical assistance resources.
  • Facilitates community awareness of the Opiate Response Grant by providing educational programs and publicity.
  • Works with other tribal departments to collaborate on projects and keep open communication.
  • Approves all necessary documents/requests related to payroll and travel, i.e. requisitions and check requests.
  • Interview prospective clients and develops individual treatment plans, as needed.
  • Reviews client files to maintain quality assurance.
  • Assists in planning weekly group sessions, implements weekly educational sessions, and counsels individually. Counsel out-patient clients individually and conduct home visits.
  • Determines program needs for additional staff, and materials and supplies. Works cooperatively with other departments & supportive resource agencies.
  • Attends all staff meetings, planning meetings, professional meetings, and workshops. Increases professional knowledge through self-study.
  • Obtains and maintains certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor from the State Board for Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors Inc.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:
In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will be observed in hiring.

TO APPLY

Fill out application with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.

Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

» VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

Operation Clean House to be Held April 12

The Delaware Tribe of Indians will be a sponsor of this year’s Operation Clean House, to be held on April 12 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. For more details, please see the flyer below.

Flyer for Operation Clean House recycling event to be held April 12 from 8-2

MMIP 5K Race and Fun Run to be Held May 3 in Bartlesville ,OK

The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a 5K race and Fun Run in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People on May 3, 2025 in Bartlesville, OK.

The Fun Run will begin at 7:30 A.M. with a registration fee of $15
The 5K will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a registration fee of $25

All registrations come with a t-shirt!

Contact Shelby Kesler at skesler@delawaretribe.org or (918) 914-3118 for more information.

Flyer for MMIP 5K and Fun Run to be held May 3 in Bartlesville, OK.

Cultural Preservation Committee To Hold Wild Onion Harvest March 22

Digging For Tekënei Ulèpënàk (Wild Onions)

Saturday, March 22

The Cultural Preservation Committee invites you to join us in harvesting tekënei ulèpënàk (wild onions) in Copan, OK. We will meet at the Delaware Tribal Complex at 8:30 A.M. and carpool to our destination. This will be an approximately 3-hour trip. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a small shovel and a bag/bucket.

We will be serving a tekënei ulèpënàk òk òòla (wild onions & eggs) dinner at dance practice on Thursday, March 27th.

Flyer for Wild Onion Harvest Class on March 22