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Delaware War Mothers Garage and Bake Sale, February 13, 2016
Saturday, February 13, 2016
8:00 – 2:00 pm
Delaware Tribe Community Center
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Sloppy Joe lunch $5
Includes drink & chips
Now is the opportunity to reserve a table for $10 and make some extra pocket money.
To reserve a table call 918-533-8035 or 918-397-3359 or email delawarewarmothers@yahoo.com
Champions for Change Deadline Extended to January 14, 2016
The Center for Native American Youth created the Champions for Change (CFC) program as an effort to shine a spotlight on inspirational stories and promote hope in Indian Country.
Please note that the deadline for applications has been extended to January 14, 2016.
To apply, go to cnay.org, click on Champions for Change, and Apply Online.
“Cultural Sundays” Postponed
Please note: “Cultural Sundays” mentioned in the latest issue of the Delaware Indian News have been postponed, at least for the time being. Originally these activities, sponsored by the Cultural Preservation Committee, were scheduled for the following dates: JANUARY 10, JANUARY 24, FEBRUARY 7, FEBRUARY 21, MARCH 6, MARCH 20, and APRIL 3.
Please check the website and the Tribe’s Facebook page for any further announcements. Wanishi!
January 2016 Delaware Indian News is Now Online
The January issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View January 2016 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
Request for Public Comments, Lenape Cultural Center
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
DELAWARE TRIBE GRANT PROPOSAL TO TIDES FOUNDATION
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LENAPE CULTURAL CENTER
The Delaware Tribe of Indians is currently administering Phase 1 of a Cultural Resources Grant from the Tides Foundation. Current activities include planning and consultation on the mission and purpose of a Lenape Cultural Center. The Delaware Tribe is seeking comments from the tribal membership on elements of design and operation of such a proposed center. Thus far the plan includes
- Curation facility for Delaware/Lenape artifacts and sacred objects.
- Tribal library and archive, reading room, and research area dedicated to housing a comprehensive collection on Lenape history and culture.
- Tribal gift shop.
- Classrooms and conference space for cultural activities and language classes.
- Public display areas for Lenape art and artifacts.
- Video display showing the performance of traditional Lenape song and dance
- Establishment of an online virtual presence using the latest digital technology to provide space for all federally recognized and First Nations Lenape tribes to tell their own stories as well as provide online language and culture classes for all tribal members.
- Reception area
- Staff offices for the Lenape Language Preservation Project, Tribal Archives and related programs and activities
Public comments will be received between January 8 and February 5, 2016.
Please submit in writing to Cultural Resources Director, Delaware Tribe of Indians, 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 or by email to amathis@delawaretribe.org.
Silent Night in Lenape
First sung in Lucy Parks Blalock’s Lenape Language Class in 1993. This was Lucy’s translation working with Jim Rementer. It is found in the Lenape Talking Dictionary http://talk-lenape.org/.
To listen go here and click on the red speaker icons. Click them one at a time to listen to each part individually.
» http://talk-lenape.org/story.php?story=54
Download a 2016 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.
Housing Financial Clerk
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Employment Opportunity
Housing Financial Clerk
General Description:
The Housing Financial Clerk assumes the responsibility for the accuracy of the Housing Data System (housing activity tracking software) and the performance of reconciliations of all activity associated with the records contained in the Housing Data System software.
Qualifications:
- Must have 2 years experience in the bookkeeping field
- Proficiency in 10-key preferred but not required
- Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
- Requires a moderate level of problem solving skills
- Must have the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions
- Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
- Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
- 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
Please email resumes to mtaylor@delawaretribe.org or fax to 918-337-6591 or mail to 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville OK 74006, with subject line of Housing Financial Clerk. Applications and complete Job Description can be found on this page. No phone calls please. Position closes on December 18, 2015.
Delaware Tribal/Native American preference will be observed.
Opening Available on Delaware Tribe Trust Board
The interested candidate should submit a resume and letter of interest to the Chief’s office:
Delaware Tribe of Indians
ATTN: Chief Chet Brooks
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
The candidate should also be present at the next meeting on December 16, 2015, 4:00 pm, at the Delaware Community Center.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Q&A, Tuesday, Nov 17, 12:45 pm
Elders Committee Event!
Tuesday, November 17 at 12:45 pm
Forsyth Hall, 5100 E Tuxedo Blvd., Bartlesville
Speaker is Cathy Sullins, Education Coordinator of the OK Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association
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