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Notice To Candidates For Upcoming Tribal Election
All candidates will be allowed one (1) poll watcher for the upcoming tribal election on Saturday, November 3rd. Each candidate must submit the name of their poll watcher, in writing, to the Election Board no later than Thursday, November 1st. Names should be mailed to:
Election Board
Delaware Tribe of Indians
P.O. Box 1198
Bartlesville, OK 74005
Please put Poll Watcher on the envelope so that the Board will know that it contains the name of a poll watcher. The poll watcher does not have to be a member of the Delaware Tribe.
Poll watchers may bring paper and pen into the count room if they wish. The vote count will start as soon as the polls close at 1 P.M. Poll watchers must be in the room when the count begins and they may not leave until it is finished. They may not interact in any way with the Election Board during the count. If they interfere with or disrupt the count, they will be asked to leave the room immediately.
Official Statement From the Delaware Tribe of Indians Re: Elizabeth Warren
The Delaware Tribe of Indians’ position on Senator Warren’s claim of being part Delaware is that she does not meet the criteria for membership in our Tribe and therefore is not an enrolled member.
Indian Taco Dinner To Be Served On November 3, 2018
The Delaware Powwow Committee is serving an Indian Taco Dinner on November 3, 2018 from 11 A.M. until 5 P.M. at the Lions Club Community Building in Bartlesville, OK 74006. They will make deliveries for orders of 4 or more orders for an extra $1.00 per plate. There will be Vendors available however space is limited so if you are interested in volunteering to help or setting up a booth please call or message 918-902-7750 for information. The Powwow Committee is also accepting dessert donations.
So after you VOTE in the Tribal Election, come have an Indian Taco and support the Delaware Powwow Committee.
Halloween Party To Be Held Saturday, October 27
The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold its annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 27 from 1-3 P.M. at Forsythe Hall. Delaware Tribal families and families of DTI employees welcome. Enjoy the fun!
Information For Tribal Members Affected By Hurricane Michael
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Delaware Tribe of Indians members living in the path of Hurricane Michael. We have members in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The following links have helpful information for preparation and safety before and after the hurricane makes landfall.
https://www.floridadisaster.org
https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-michael
UPDATE: Youth Fishing Tournament Cancelled
UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the threat of inclement weather the Youth Fishing Tournament has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this time.
The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a Youth Fishing Tournament on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The event will be open to all Native families’ youth and Delaware Tribe of Indians Family & Children Services clients. Registration will begin at 10 A.M., and the first lines will be cast at 10:30 A.M. If the tournament is postponed due to rain it will be held on October 13th, 2018. More information can be found below:
>>>Youth Fishing Tournament Flyer
October 2018 Delaware Indian News is Now Available
The October issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View October 2018 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
FEMA Information for Tribal Members Affected By Hurricane Florence
To all Delaware tribal members affected by Hurricane Florence, the Delaware Tribe Emergency Management Director is monitoring the flow of information from FEMA and the Red Cross and would like to provide you with links to their informational websites and phone numbers. Due to our geographical location our ability to respond to individual needs is extremely limited but we would like to provide you with information regarding available resources in your area.
The following link can be utilized to get information from FEMA, South Carolina Emergency Management, North Carolina Emergency Management, and Virginia Emergency Management:
https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-florence
The American Red Cross also has valuable information listed at the following link:
https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html
FEMA Media page:
https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/FEMA
If you have an emergency please contact your local authorities first, otherwise feel free to contact the Tribal Emergency Management office for guidance.
Jimmie Johnson
Environmental Programs/Emergency Mgmt Director
Delaware Tribe of Indians
PH-918-337-6590
2018 Delaware Days Are Almost Here! September 28-29, 2018
The 2018 Delaware Days will be held on September 28 and 29 at the Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Powwow Grounds. All Natives and their families are invited! We will have social dances, stomp dances, and other activities, so bring your shawls and your lawn chairs and celebrate with your fellow Delawares!
The Potluck Dinner will take place on Friday evening at 6 P.M., and on Saturday the Cultural Preservation Committee will be providing meat for the evening’s dinner at 6 P.M. We request that everyone coming to either dinner bring a side dish to share with the community.
UPDATE: Candidate Forums Will Be Held September 22, 2018
The Election Commission will be hosting Candidate Forums for Chief, Tribal Council, Trust Board and Tribal Judge on September 22, 2018 beginning at 1 P.M. in Forsythe Hall. There will be a forum for each of the following: Chief, Tribal Council, and Trust Board candidates. All candidates should try to attend.
Any Delaware Tribal member who would like to submit a question for the Candidate forum on 9/22/18 can send them to Elaine Clinton at clintonj88@yahoo.com. She will then forward to the League of Women Voters to present to the candidates. The deadline for submission of questions is 12 P.M. September 19, 2018.
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