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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
October 2024 Delaware Indian News Is Now Available
The October 2024 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:
» View October 2024 Delaware Indian News
For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.
Blue Whale Materials Selected for Grant to Expand Bartlesville Facility
Blue Whale Materials Selected for $55 Million DOE Award Negotiation to Expand Bartlesville, OK Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facility
Investment Will Expand Operations to Process up to 50,000 Tons of Li-ion Feedstock Annually. Approximately $3M to Go Towards Workforce Development and Community Outreach
Bartlesville, OK – September 20, 2024 – Blue Whale Materials (BWM), a leader in advanced lithium-ion battery recycling, has been selected for negotiation of an award of over $55 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Program.
The selection is part of BWM’s larger $110 million expansion initiative, which will enable BWM’s Bartlesville, Oklahoma state-of-the-art facility to process up to 50,000 tons of battery feedstock annually and produce enough valuable critical minerals to power over 100,000 electric vehicles annually.
The expanded operations will convert 3.5 times more end-of-life batteries and production scrap into Blacksand™, a high-purity, dry, mixed-metal precursor that stands apart from conventional black mass. This state-of-the-art process recovers up to 98% of the cobalt and nickel in lithium-ion batteries and production scrap and significantly reduces contaminants such as aluminum, copper, and fluorine – resulting in a high metal recovery rate and creating an optimized input for downstream metal refiners and battery material manufacturers.
BWM is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity firm that is decarbonizing the industrial economy. By scaling up operations, BWM will further establish itself as a leading supplier of critical minerals for electric vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, and energy storage companies. The expansion is another meaningful step toward creating a closed loop and sustainable feedstock solutions for spent lithium-ion batteries.
The expansion is expected to create 150 permanent jobs and 180 construction jobs, boosting local employment in Bartlesville and will help contribute to the state’s sustainable growth.
Approximately $3M of the grant would go towards workforce development and community outreach through expanded partnership programs with The Delaware Tribe of Indians, Blue Star Recyclers, Tri County Tech, and James Emmett and Company.
“The DOE’s backing underscores the importance of building a sustainable and resilient supply chain for critical minerals right here in the U.S.,” said BWM CEO Robert Kang. “This expansion not only supports our mission but also fuels economic growth in Bartlesville, a historic energy community.”
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his support for the project: “The State of Oklahoma welcomes this additional investment to expand the Blue Whale Materials li-ion battery recycling plant in Bartlesville. This investment aligns with our state’s focus on self-sufficiency in critical materials production and will bring quality jobs and investment to Oklahoma.”
“This selection for award by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is further validation of BWM’s pioneering battery recycling process, and Ara Partners is proud to have partnered with Blue Whale Materials to submit the proposal for award. Government partnerships are essential to decarbonize the industrial economy and increase U.S. manufacturing capabilities,” said Reese Goldsmith, Head of Government Affairs for Ara Partners.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Elizabeth Norton
Brunswick Group
(202) 290-6408
For more information about Blue Whale Materials, please visit www.bluewhalematerials.com
2024 Delaware Tribe Election Candidate Forum to be Held October 19
Save the Date
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Forsythe Hall
Delaware Tribal Complex
Here is your opportunity to hear the views and plans of the candidates for Tribal Council, Trust Board Chair, Trust Board and Appellate Judge. Hosted by the League of Women Voters.
Questions may be submitted beforehand to tribe@delawaretribe.org by October 11, 2024.
NOTICE: For Delaware Korean War Veterans (UPDATED CRITERIA)
UPDATE: Change in Criteria
Any veteran deceased or alive that served in Korea from 1950-55 in-country or in Naval operations supporting NATO are eligible for the award. Veterans or Family members may fill out the application with proof (DD214). Applications must be turned in to the Lenape Veterans Office by October 11. The Awardees will be notified of date and location of the awards ceremony. The next date will be November 2 in Tulsa. Please send all applications to:
Steven Donnell c/o Lenape Veterans Center
Delaware Tribe of Indians
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville OK 74006
Are You A Korean War Veteran?
If you’re a Korean War Veteran that served in Korea in 1950-53, the South Korean government would like to thank you for your service with the Ambassador for Peace Medal presented by the Emissary of the South Korean government.
Please contact American Legion Adjutant Kim Vincent at
(405) 282-2589 (Office) or (619) 807-8431 (Cell)
Or contact Steven Donnell, Service Officer, at (760) 401-2056 (Cell).
Delaware Days 2024 To Be Held September 27-28
Join us Friday and Saturday, at the Falleaf Grounds, as we gather for our 32nd annual Delaware Days celebration! Evening meals at Ford Griggs camp, followed by social dance/stomp dance.
This year, we are hosting our very first 10k Messenger Race on Saturday morning. (More info coming soon)
We hope to see you there!
For more details, see the flyer below or email Cultural Preservation Committee Chairman Levi Randoll at lenape75@gmail.com.
Blue Hawaii Health Fair To Be Held Wednesday, October 9
The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a Blue Hawaii Health Fair at the Dewey Fair Grounds located at 1109 N. Delaware St. in Dewey, OK on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Entertainment will be provided by Duke Mason, and there will be games, a free lunch, incentives, and much more! Please see the links below for more information about the event and set-up, as well as a form to take part as a vendor. For any further information, please email Trudy Kerby at tkerby@delawaretribe.org. A bug Tidal Wave thank you to everyone!
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