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Download a 2025 Lenape Calendar
A 2025 Delaware Calendar has once again been compiled by Jim Rementer, secretary of the Culture Preservation Committee.
Click on the link below to download the file. You may then save and/or print it. To use as a wall calendar, we suggest printing at legal size (8.5″ x 14″).
Cultural Preservation Committee Song & Dance Practice to be Held December 7, 2024
Saturday December 7, 2024
6 P.M. – 8 P.M
Join the Cultural Preservation Committee in the FCS Building for our last song & dance practice of the year! We will also be welcoming SMC youth & enjoying a delicious meal cooked by Kay Anderson. So come hungry and ready to sing & dance!
UPDATE: 2024 Heating Program Closed
UPDATE: 2024 Heating Supplement Program CLOSED
Applicants should be on the lookout for an acknowledgement letter via mail. If you were approved for firewood, expect a phone call to set up a time and date for pick-up.
For any further questions or concerns call (918) 337-6590 or email enrollment@delawaretribe.org
(Original) This program is for Delaware tribal members only and is for propane, natural gas, and firewood. One application per household. Copy of Delaware Tribal ID, State-issued ID, and currently dated gas bill or propane invoice in Delaware tribal member’s name required with application. Only ONE application per household will be accepted.
Upon application approval, a one-time payment will be made directly to the utility/propane provider.
Approved firewood applicants will be contacted to schedule a date and time for pick up.
Program available until funds/firewood are expended.
Applications & supporting documents can be submitted via email to:
OR
By mail or in-person at:
Delaware Tribe of Indians
ATTN: Enrollment Department
5100 E. Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Cultural Preservation Committee Song & Dance Practice to be Held November 21, 2024
Join the Cultural Preservation Committee for a meal, followed by song & dance practice! Located in the FCS Building.
2024 Delaware Tribe of Indians General Election Results
The 2024 Delaware Tribe of Indians General Election has been completed. Listed below are the names of the winners of the following races:
Tribal Council
- Evelyn Kay Anderson
- Rusty Creed Brown
- Lindsey Nicole Harris
Trust Board Chair
- Farrell A. Burks
Trust Board
- Cray Regis Bauxmont-Flynn
Appellate Tribal Judge
- Cameron Ann Fraser
For full results, see the PDF below.
Flag Raising & Ceremony To Be Held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Wall November 11
Attention all Delaware Veterans: The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a Veterans Day event at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Wall on November 11, 2024. There will be a flag raising & ceremony at 9:00 A.M. followed by breakfast at Forsythe Hall at 9:30. We hope you will all come join us to honor our Delaware Veterans!
Housing Committee Seeking New Members Until November 1, 2024
The Delaware Tribal Council is currently accepting resumes and questionnaires for two seats on the Housing Committee. Please contact the Chief’s Executive Assistant by email at dmurrell@delawaretribe.org or by phone/text at (918) 914-3142 to obtain an Appointee Questionnaire and Verification Form to fill out and return.
Qualifications
Any enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians who is at least twenty-one (21) years old and has sufficient knowledges of housing, business, or finance is eligible to serve on the Housing Committee. No person shall be barred from serving on the Housing Committee because her or she is a tenant or homebuyer in a housing project of the Tribe, and such Committee member shall be entitle to fully participate in all meeting concerning matters that affect all of the tenants or homebuyers, even though such matters affect him or her as well.
Please return your resume and questionnaire to
Delaware Tribe of Indians
ATTN: Dana Murrell
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Barltesville OK 74006
or email to dmurrell@delawaretribe.org.
Resumes and questionnaires must be received no later than 5 P.M. Friday, November 1, 2024 for Council’s review and consideration.
UPDATE: Absentee Ballot Requests Deadline Extended to October 18
2024 Election Bulletin
Election Day is the first Saturday in November
(3) Tribal Council seats, (1) Trust Board Chair, (3) Trust Board seats, and (2) Appellate Tribal Judge seats are up for election. (Seats up for election)
All registered voters can choose either to vote in person or vote by Absentee Ballot via US Mail
All Tribal members that voted in the last three consecutive elections will automatically receive an Absentee Ballot.
Tribal members not voting in the last three consecutive elections wanting to vote by Absentee Ballot will need to ensure their request for an Absentee Ballot is received by October 4, 2024. There will be (1) polling location to cast your vote in person:
- Location to be determined within 30 days but not more than 45 days prior to the election date
Filing window for candidates to declare for a specific office is August 1 until September 1, 2024. All candidate declaration forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005 and post marked by September 1.
All requests for Absentee Ballots must be received by October 18, 2024 (UPDATED) to receive a ballot via US Mail. Request forms must be submitted by U.S. Mail ONLY to Delaware Tribe Election Board, P.O. Box 1198 Bartlesville, OK 74005.
Your tribal registration number appears with your name on the mailing label of this and all election correspondence.
Please take time to vote. Make your voice count! Encourage your Delaware Tribal friends, family and neighbors near and far to vote as well. Wanishi!
Delaware Election Board
Documents and Forms
Declaration of Candidacy Form 2024
D5 Creation