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Moccasin-Making Class
Moccasin-Making Class
The Cultural Preservation Committee sponsored a Moccasin-Making Class from November 7 through December 18 at the Tribal Community Center. Each Tuesday evening 15 tribal students were led by instructors (and tribal members) Erica Zunigha-Magee and Luana Murphy. ■
Chief Brooks Announces $2,435,000 Federal Settlement Received December 21, 2017
Chief Brooks Announces $2,435,000 Federal Settlement Received December 21, 2017
Happy New Year Lenape, Delaware Tribal Members and Friends:
It was a great Christmas surprise to learn from our accounting office that $2.435 million of settlement funds were transferred to our account by the U.S. Treasury Dept. at mid-afternoon on December 21, 2017. These monies were originally to be paid out per capita, but by act of Congress reverted to Delaware Tribe nine years after the original intended tribal member recipients were either unfound or deceased. In 2002 the then-Delaware Tribal Council filed suit to recover these already long-overdue monies. From 2002 to 2015 five prior Tribal Councils tried to settle this out of court, and in December 2016 the current Tribal Council ramped up the settlement effort, which took one year.
My foremost Thanks for this $2,435,000 settlement go to our unfound and deceased tribal members who did not receive their individual per capita, making the settlement possible. Additional thanks are due to our attorney, Tom Peckham, Nordhaus Law Firm, LLP, for his extended work over the years. Thanks are also due to five prior Tribal Councils and of course the current Tribal Council who achieved the settlement in 13 months. And in final thanks I say “MAY THE CREATOR BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE US DEPT OF JUSTICE, THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND THE US TREASURY FOR PAYING THEIR DECADES-OLD DEBT TO THE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS.”
And “Now For the Rest of This Story.” How do we spend these monies? As a former Trust Board Chairman (1995-98 and 2012-16) I favor, and hope a majority of the Tribal Council will favor, paying our attorney as we must, then placing half of the remaining money in the long-term investment management of our Trust Board. My reasons here are that this would place a larger amount of money in our hopefully perpetual Trust Board funds to be spent on Community Services, Education Scholarships, Elders, Veterans, Tribal Operations, and Reinvestment at the percentages approved by our adult voting membership. To this end I stand ready to call a special meeting of the Tribal Council and Trust Board in late January or February 2018. The special meeting will be open to all Delaware Tribal Members, Tribal Attorneys and some Tribal Employees.
Tribal Members, Relatives and Friends, 2017 is now a banner and very successful year for our Tribe. I close by simply stating
“GOD BLESSED THE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS.” ■
Tribal Operations Manager
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Tribal Operations Manager
General Description:
The Tribal Operations Manager provides oversight to all Delaware Tribal Programs on behalf of the Chief and the Tribal Council and acts as their liaison to the tribal employees. This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Chief as well as being a political appointment of the Chief.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or other similar degree and/or five years executive management experience (tribal government experience preferred but not required)
- Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
- Requires a high level of problem solving skills
- Requires familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations
- Requires familiarity with the concepts of project management
- Requires familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets
- Requires familiarity with planning concepts and processes including but not limited to program planning
- Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
- Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as Microsoft Project
- Requires good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal vehicle to meeting or training
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Hiring and oversight of department director level employees of all tribal programs with the exception of the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Human Resources
- Provides oversight to all tribal programs in planning and budgeting for Tribal Council approval
- Communicates with the staff on behalf of the Chief and Tribal Council
- Communicates with the Chief and the Tribal Council on behalf of the staff
- Conducts regular staff meetings and compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Chief and the Tribal Council
- Ensures that all department directors are enforcing Delaware Tribal policies and procedures throughout the tribal programs
- Approves all voucher/purchase requisitions for all tribal programs between $2,000 and $7,000
- Provides program development for Tribal Council approval
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief and the Tribal Council
To Apply:
Please email resumes to spickering@delawaretribe.org or fax to 918-337-6591 or mail to 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville OK 74006, with subject line of Tribal Operations Manager. Applications and complete Job Description can be found on this page. No phone calls please. Position closes at 5:00 pm, January 26th, 2018.
Delaware Tribal/Native American preference will be observed.
Delaware Tribe Cultural Resources Department, Interest Survey
- Second Tuesday Potluck Supper & Social Gathering
- Traditional Singing Practice
- Traditional Dancing Practice
- Men’s Traditional Clothing Workshop
- Women’s Traditional Clothing Workshop
- Ribbon Work Sewing Workshop
- Moccasin Making Course
- Tulip Purse Making Course
- Delaware History Course
- Delaware Tribe Genealogy Workshop
- Lenape (Delaware) Language Beginner’s Course
- Pottery Making Workshop
- Basketry Workshop
Calling All Artists …
DELAWARE TRIBAL MEMBERS… Are you an artist? Can you draw pencil or ink sketches of this quality (below)? The Tribal Center has a portrait series of Delaware Tribe Chairmen/Chiefs during most of the 20th century (from George Bullette to Lewis B. Ketchum). The examples shown here are Joe Bartles (1922-1951) and Bruce Townsend (1970-1978). We are seeking Delaware Tribal members to submit a sample sketch of any “head shot” of any person to demonstrate the quality of their art work. If selected the artist may be commissioned to produce a six-part series of portraits from Chiefs Curtis Zunigha (1994-98) through current Chief Chet Brooks.
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Please submit your pencil or ink sketch drawing to:
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Cultural Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Or email to: czunigha@delawaretribe.org
Download a 2018 Lenape Calendar
Annual Delaware calendar produced by Jim Rementer.
Click on the link below to download the file. You may then save and/or print it.
Reburial of Delaware Ancestors on East Coast
By Susan Bachor, Delaware Tribe Historic Preservation, Pennsylvania Office
On October 23rd the remains of a minimum of 2 people were returned and laid to rest in a cemetery protected and maintained by the Stockbridge Munsee. These individuals were held in collections for many years, which is typical, as the remains being held privately are not under the jurisdiction of NAGPRA. Luckily, the Delaware Tribe’s ongoing presence in the east prompted the collectors to contact and ultimately work with the Tribe to return these ancestors.
The Kuna Collection was acquired over years by Dr. Samuel Kuna (deceased). Kuna both bought and actively hunted for Native American artifacts. Dr. Kuna’s son, Dr. Robert Kuna, contacted the Tribe regarding repatriation about a year ago after trying to donate the collection to the New Jersey State Museum. The NJ State Museum could not house the collection due to space, next he contacted Dr. Rich Veit of Monmouth University. Dr. Veit was willing to take the collection but refused to accept the human remains. The Historic Preservation Office arranged for the pick-up and re-burial of this individual.
Additional remains were given to the Delaware Tribe about a year ago by Mr. Robert O’Malia. We had helped the O’Malia’s save a portion of their original farm lands. This family had contacted us about a developer who was going to dig up a parcel of land that held not only the remnants of a fortified village but also at least two burial locations. Working with the family we were able to stop the development and restore the O’Malia family farm to its original size. Bob, a second-generation farmer of this land, had a small collection that he gathered while plowing his fields. John Thomas, Neal Cavallo, and I went to re-visit the site after saving the parcel. During our visit Bob O’Malia invited us into his home to look at his collection. One of his carefully packaged boxes held three human molars. Bob willing gave the remains to us for reburial.
The day of the burial, October 23rd, was a windy Fall day. Bonney Hartley, my son, and I met just outside the burial location which is very close to the Hudson River. We gathered the remains and the materials needed for re-burial and proceeded to find a location that would be appropriate. Bonney lovingly prepared the remains while my son and I dug careful to not disturb anyone else. Prayers and offerings were presented to the deceased and the remains were carefully reburied. Bonney noted that during the burial we were being watched by a hawk that later circled the area after the burial was completed. We took this as a good sign. After the burial we all sat, talked, and shared a light meal.
This reinternment was a success not just due to the physical act of returning ancestors to the earth but also because it is proof that an active presence by the Delaware Tribe on the East Coast is affecting change. Individual collectors or the heirs of these collections now have reliable contacts in which they can trust.
Child Support Services Case Specialist
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Child Support Services Case Specialist
General Description:
Provide comprehensive child support services to children, custodial and non¬custodial parents by performing interviews, investigations, financial negotiations, and collections. Work includes monitoring ongoing cases, conducting research and consultations, assisting preparation and modification of legal documents, negotiating stipulations, coordinating the processing of warrants and hearings.
Qualifications:
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related social service field and two years’ experience in social services work in public or private sector. Requires ability to read court orders, to assess/evaluate written legal documents, and to implement child support guidelines.
Work experience should reflect proficiency in case management and participation in court intervention cases concerning child support enforcement issues. Must demonstrate knowledge of interview methods and techniques. Must have strong computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and other data-related software programs. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must exhibit the ability to recognize and use accordingly skills related to confidentiality issues and professionalism issues. Must be able to work flexible hours. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable. Must be able to pass a background check (no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for offenses relating to children) and drug test.
To Apply:
Please email resumes to spickering@delawaretribe.org or fax to 918-337-6591 or mail to 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville OK 74006, with subject line of Child Support Services Case Specialist. Applications and complete Job Description can be found on this page. No phone calls please. Position open under filled.
Delaware Tribal/Native American preference will be observed.
Children & Family Services Administrative Assistant
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Housing Specialist
General Description:
The Children & Family Services Administrative Assistant’s main role is to provide support services to the Children & Family Services Director and staff in all aspects of the division needs and requirements. Additionally, the Children & Family Services Administrative Assistant will coordinate the Indian Child Welfare program.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma with 1-2 years of Administrative/Clerical experience.
Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related social services fields preferred.
Must have experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills, record keeping, and data collection skills.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all client matters.
Must be detailed oriented, accurate, organized and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Must be able to work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment.
Must be dependable, reliable and trustworthy.
Must possess experience in dealing with individuals in crisis and have strong customer service skills with the ability to defuse tense situations.
Must have a working knowledge of commonly used office machines and computer software including multiple line telephones, voicemail, document shredder, computer email, internet, copier, printer and fax machine.
Must have good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal vehicle to meeting or training.
To Apply:
Please email resumes to spickering@delawaretribe.org or fax to 918-337-6591 or mail to 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville OK 74006, with subject line of Children & Family Services Administrative Assistant. Applications and complete Job Description can be found on this page. No phone calls please. Position open under filled.
Delaware Tribal/Native American preference will be observed.
October 2017 Delaware Indian News is Now Online
The October issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View October 2017 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
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