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Delaware Tribe of Indians
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Receptionist
The receptionists employed by the Delaware Tribe of Indians answer inquiries and obtains information for the general public, tribal members, visitors, and other interested parties. They also provide information regarding activities conducted by the Delaware Tribe of Indians; location of satellites, departments, offices, and employees within the tribal government. High school diploma or GED required. Must become proficient in ESI phone network within thirty days of hire. Requires a high level of multi-tasking ability. Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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 “Receptionist.” Applications can be downloaded from the links on the right or at the bottom of the page. No phone calls please.
Position closes on June 15, 2015.
Delaware Tribal/Native American preference will be observed.
NARF Call to Action: Please Consider Submitting Comments Supporting New ICWA Regulations
The proposed regulations complement the revised Guidelines for State Courts and Agencies in Indian Child Custody Proceedings released this February.
Delaware Tribal Council Secretary, Dr. Nicky Michael attended the hearings in Tulsa. She gave testimony that we are in support of these guidelines and are asking for further assistance to implement them. We need our own ICWA program. She also testified about Veronica’s impact on our own community and children.
Please log onto the comments section and tell them that you approve and support these new guidelines.
A Video Guide–How to Get to the White House Tribal Youth Gathering
The UNITY Organization is please to share a tutorial on “How to get to the White House Tribal Youth Gathering.” In collaboration with UNITY Staff Jared Massey and UNITY Alumni & Indian Country’s own Christian Parrish AKA “SupaMan,” we created a four step guide to help you accomplish this task. We hope this tutorial will help you in being selected to attend the 2015 White House Tribal Youth Gathering in Washington D.C. Good luck everyone!
Tribal Member Wants to Wear Eagle Feather to Graduation
Tribal Council Secretary Michael’s letter supporting Hayden Griffith’s right to wear her eagle feather. Please distribute widely.
» Supporting letter from NARF/ACLU/OILS
Front-page image from Indian Country Today Media Network
(http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/05/14/feather-graduation-or-lawsuit-thats-caney-valley-school-district-160373).
LIHEAP Assistance Starts May 30, 2015
LIHEAP cooling assistance will be starting 5/30/2015.
Crisis Assistance is year round.
For further information please contact us at 918-337-6530 or lpuryear@delawaretribe.org
Indian Taco Dinner and Auction, Saturday, March 28
Date: Saturday March 28th at the Delaware Community Center
Time: Dinner will be opened at noon and the auction will begin at 1pm.
The Committee members are looking for ways to raise money for the purchase of a gun safe and a set of military firearms to be used in the formation of our Veterans burial detail. One of the ways that we are going to do this is to have an auction on the 28th of March at the Delaware Community Center in Bartlesville, OK.
Anyone located out of state that wish to donate money for this cause can send donations addressed to John W. Sumpter / Homer Scott at the Delaware Tribal HQ (170 NE Barbara, Bartlesville, OK 74006). Checks or money orders should be made out to the Delaware Tribal Veterans Committee.
Donations for auction items can be given to Homer Scott at 918-332-8020 or John W. Sumpter at 918-766-5592. The committee will start at 12 noon selling indian tacos for lunch and the auction will start at 1:00 pm.
ANY QUESTIONS — CALL SUE CADE VETERANS COMMITTEE SECRETARY 918 532-5428
Tribe Adopts “Tribal Seal Protection Ordinance”
Adopted at March 17, 2015 Tribal Council meeting. Text of ordinance is below:
» Tribal Seal Protection Ordinance
Essay Contest
The Delaware Tribe of Indians is hosting an essay contest for our youth, ages 10-18 years. This will be a four-part contest beginning with the April edition of our Delaware Indian News (DIN).
Part 1. Research and write about the history of the Delaware Powwow. Deadline for submission of articles will be 5:00 pm on March 1, 2015. Winning article will be published in the April edition of the DIN. The winning essayist will receive $100. All other youth who submit articles will receive $25 for their participation.
Part 2. Research and write about the Delaware people’s historical presence in Pennsylvania. Deadline for submission will be June 1, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The winning article will be published in the July edition of the DIN. The winning essayist will receive $100. All other youth who submit articles will receive $25 for their participation
Part 3. Research and write about ANY Chief of the Delaware Tribe of Indians (living or dead). Deadline for submission of articles will be 5:00 pm on September 1, 2015. Winning article will be published in the October edition of the DIN. The winning essayist will receive $100. All other youth who submit articles will receive $25 for their participation.
Part 4. A Grand Prize winner will be selected from the three quarterly winners. Their article will be reprinted in the January 2016 DIN and they will receive a $500 cash prize.
Basic Rules
Participant must be a registered member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, between the ages of 10-18 on the date of each submission. All entries must be typewritten, at least one full page (8 1/2 x 11 inches), single spaced, 12 pt Times Roman font. The deadlines will be strictly adhered to and NO late entries will be accepted. Participants must do their own research, composition and typing. Parental or adult help may only be requested for direction. Research may include personal interviews, websites, books, etc. Participants name and tribal registration number must be on the BACK of the essay.
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