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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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INSPIRE Pre-College Program

PROGRAM DATES: July 5 – 25, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2015

The INSPIRE Pre-College Program is a full scholarship open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian rising junior and senior high school students, including 2015 anticipated graduates, who want to spend 3-weeks on the George Washington University (GW) campus to learn about intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government.

The program centers on a full-day, experiential undergraduate course taught by GW faculty, Native Politics and the American Political System, which will offer opportunities for students to meet and interview influential Native advocates who work in Washington, D.C.

As an added bonus, INSPIRE students live on campus and participate in recreational programs with the community of high school students enrolled in GW Pre-College programs.

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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE and RED FORK NATIVE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL POWWOW

Saturday, February 28th

Stephen J. Jatras Student Union
Tulsa Community College – West Campus
7505 West 41st Street, Tulsa Oklahoma

Hosted by TCC Native American Student Alliance and TCC Native American Studies Program

Free Admission – Everyone Welcome

For more information, contact Keetoowah Knight (918) 955-6807 or Steven Woods (918)595-8210

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Annual Delaware calendar produced by Jim Rementer. Copyright Jim Rementer, 2015.

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AGENDA

1. Call to order by Chief
2. Prayer
3. Roll Call
4. Welcome Guests
5. Approve the Agenda
6. Approve the Previous Meeting Minutes
7. Unfinished Business
   1. Reports
   2. Tribal Operations Manager Report
   3. Director Reports
   4. Economic Development-Tim Houseberg
   5. Delaware Indian News (DIN)
8. New Business
   1. Resolution 2015-01
   2. Resolution 2015-02
   3. Resolution 2015-03
   4. Resolution 2015-04
   5. Resolution 2015-05
   6. Grand Gateway Board of Directors Vacancy
   7. Other New Business
9. Adjourn

» Agenda and Copies of Resolutions 2015-01 and 2015-02 (PDF)

» Copy of Resolution 2015-03 (PDF)

» Copy of Resolution 2015-04 (PDF)

» Copy of Resolution 2015-05 (PDF)

DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS
TRIBAL COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING

5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
December 1, 2014

1. Call to order
   1. Prayer
   2. Roll Call
   3. Welcome Guests
   4. Approve the Agenda
2. Resolution 2014-44
3. Resolution 2014-45
4. Resolution 2014-46
5. Resolution 2014-47
6. Resolution 2014-48
7. Resolution 2014-49
8. Executive Session
   1. Possible Terminations
9. Adjourned

» Agenda and Text of All Resolutions

Tribal Council Meeting

The Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Council will be conducting a special meeting.

TRIBAL COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING
Delaware Community Center 5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK. 74006
November 24, 2014
5:30 PM Forsythe Hall

1. Call to order
   1. Prayer
   2. Roll Call
   3. Approve the Agenda
2. Consideration of Reorganization – DFMS
3. Executive Session
4. Adjourned

Council Member Vacancy

The Delaware Tribe of Indians has an opening on the Tribal Council for a Councilor. Any registered tribal member interested in filling this partial term seat should attend the council meeting on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 5:30 pm. This meeting will be held in Forsythe Hall in Bartlesville. Please come prepared with a written biography. You may also be requested to address the Council as to your interest and commitment to the tribe.

Official certified results of November 1, 2014 election for Chief, Tribal Council, and Tribal Court. Winners are in bold.

Signed Election Tally Sheet (JPG)

ELECTION DAY NEWS

Please take time to vote. Make your voice count! Encourage your friends, family and Delaware neighbors near and far
to vote as well.

– What are the hours for voting on Saturday, November 1st?
From 9am until 1pm at both locations. Polls close promptly at 1:00pm.

– Where can I vote?
Delaware Tribal Community Center
5100 E. Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, Ok 74006

Delaware Tribe Caney Office
601 High St
Caney, KS 67333

– When will ballots be counted and by whom?
All ballots will be counted and certified by the League of Women Voters immediately following the poll closing and the ballot boxes have been delivered to the ballot counting room. The League of Women Voters, Election Board, and Security Guard will be the only persons in the ballot counting room. Hopefully this process will be completed by 3pm – 4pm.

GENERAL COUNCIL

On Saturday, November 8, the Community Center doors open at 10am with lunch being served at noon. Encourage your friends, family and Delaware neighbors to attend this annual meeting. A quorum of 100 adult voting tribal members need to be present to conduct tribal business.

– What are the hours of General Council on Sat, Nov 8th?
1pm to 4pm.

If you have specific questions regarding this day you may contact Curtis Zunigha at 918-337-6590.