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Internship Opportunities Available

Two new internships are available from the National Forest Service. Please see the listings below for more information.

  • This six-month resource assistant (RA) position closes on November 17th. The fellowship involves working with the Forest Service National Heritage Team to develop internal and external communications about the Heritage program and associated cultural resources laws, policies, and programs. The work is remote, and currently the Washington Office is not allowing RAs to travel, but we hope to offer an opportunity for a short-term field assignment when policies change. Successful completion of an RA fellowship provides direct hire eligibility for jobs in the Forest Service and other land managing agencies for two years after completion. Please share with potential candidates who might benefit from this opportunity. Please see the announcement here http://www.manoproject.org/internships?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f75e27c3b017619e013676460

  • In cooperation with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station is excited to announce a post-Masters’ ORISE fellowship opportunity focused on the past, present and future of Tribal Relations with American Chestnut in the Southeast. Application Link: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-USFS-2022-0007

November 2021 Lenape Word-a-Day Calendar

November 2021 Lenape Word-a-Day Calendar

From the Pike County Courier: Lenape Tribes Visit Their Homeland in Pike County to Launch Permanent Exhibit

From Pike County Courier:

By Linda Fields

“Our ancestors are still here, their footsteps are still here, their voices are still here, and I want to thank you for being here for us and for them.”

During a reception to mark the opening of a new permanent exhibit at the Pike County Historical Society, Larry Heady of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, addressed local residents gathered on the steps of the Columns Museum on the evening of Oct. 6.

The exhibit, “The Lënape, Original People Reconciling The Past, Embracing The Future,” tells the story of the Indians native to our region and the diaspora that took them far from their homelands in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It includes the obelisk for Tom Quick that once stood in Milford Borough and explains the story and controversy behind it.

Larry Heady at the Columns Museum. Photo by Linda Fields
Photo by Linda Fields

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COVID-19 Response Director

Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Operations
Employment Status: Regular
Immediate Supervisor: Tribal Operations Manager
Bartlesville, OK

General Description
The COVID-19 Response Director will provide project management support to The Delaware Tribe of Indians broadly in coordinating responses to the COVID-19 pandemic during the funding period. The Delaware Tribe of Indians is managing a substantial federally-funded initiative for which specific projects and expenditures are related to COVID-19.

In addition to supporting The Delaware Tribe of Indians in accessing and expending these funds to support the community, the COVID-19 Response Director will be responsible for helping to coordinate resources for tribal members, internal efforts on the initiative across the TRIBE’S department and entities.

This position will also be responsible for information sharing and collaboration with finance, and serving as a liaison between Tribal Operations Manager, the Tribal Council, internal team members, and external partners. As the COVID-19 projects and funding wind down, the COVID-19 Response Director would serve as a pivotal role in supporting programmatic reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors/master’s degree in health, human resources, or business; or equivalent experience
  • Ability to quickly tap into connections with public health expertise and resources
  • Experience with federal funding

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serves as the point-of-contact for all proposed programs and services to be paid for by the COVID-19 funding and oversees approved projects.
  • Provides project management support to program staff and tribal entities with cross-functional projects.
  • In coordination with compliance and legal, advises where source of funding is best used or how to combine multiple sources of funding for proposed projects and services.
  • Ensure all programmatic reports to funding agencies are completed and submitted by program directors on time.
  • Provides monthly status reports to Tribal Council and Tribal Operations Manager on the progress, budget vs. actual, and other relevant information on a monthly basis.
  • Assist with the management of preventative planning actions with emergency operations and planning team for preventative actions, such as testing events..
  • Makes recommendations to Tribal Operations Manager on evolving social distancing practices to mitigate potential spread of the virus. As information is changing continuously regarding COVID-19 locally, weekly reports will be required to leadership.
  • Remain knowledgeable on relevant federal, state, and other tribal-specific funding resources including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act and secondary funding opportunities.
  • Leads peer learning and training opportunities on COVID-19 news and updates

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 Resource Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Jordan Percy at jpercy@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.

Jordan Percy
Human Resource Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

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Receptionist

Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Department: Administration
Employment Status: Regular
Immediate Supervisor: Tribal Operations Manager
Bartlesville, OK

General Description
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within the tribe.

Required Qualifications

  • High school degree
  • Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 10
  • Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Customer service attitude

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Provide information about establishment such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
  • Collect, sort, log, distribute and prepare mail, messages and courier deliveries.
  • File and maintain records.
  • Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, phone or facsimile machine.
  • Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
  • Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Perform administrative support tasks such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, and operating calculators or computers.
  • Create payables for services rendered.
  • Other duties assigned by Tribal Operations Manager.

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 Resource Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Jordan Percy at jpercy@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.

Jordan Percy
Human Resource Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

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October 2021 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available

The October 2021 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:

» View October 2021 Delaware Indian News

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

October 2021 Lenape Word-a-Day Calendar

October 2021 Lenape Word-a-Day Calendar

Chet Brooks Memorial Scholarship Announced

The 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 principally targets two and four year academic programs. The deadline to submit completed applications is February 15, 2022 (NO EXCEPTIONS). Please mail OR submit application to:

Delaware Tribe of Indians
Chet Brooks Memorial Scholarship
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

Click on the link below for the full application and instructions.

>>>APPLICATION

UPDATE: Delaware Tribal Princess 2021 Applications Now Due September 15, 2021

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Princess Contest. The application deadline has been extended until September 15, 2021 and crowning will take place in November. For more information contact Anita Mathis by phone at (918)-337-6595 [Office] or (918)-338-9919 [Cell], or by email at amathis@delawaretribe.org Please see the flyer and application below for more details.

>>>APPLICATION
Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Princess Applications Due September 1, 2021
Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Princess Applications Due September 1, 2021

Delaware Days 2021 event is cancelled

The Delaware Tribe Cultural Preservation Committee announces the cancellation of Delaware Days 2021. The event was scheduled for September 24-25 but due to the continuing significant presence of Covid-19 closing our campus to the public, the CPC regrets having to take this action.

The Committee also regrets to announce the passing of Chief Chet Brooks on August 22. There will be a memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Chief Brooks on Saturday September 11 at 5:00pm on the north lawn of the Tribal Community Center. Tribal and community members may attend this event which will include food and traditional music. For more information contact the Cultural Center at (918) 337-6541.

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