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Cooling Assistance Program

The Delaware Tribe received $3.4 million from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to respond to and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this effort, the Tribe is committed to supporting the health and safety of its citizens by helping them manage extreme heat during the summer months. The Cooling Assistance Program is designed to provide Delaware Tribal citizens with resources to maintain safe indoor temperatures, whether through access to air conditioning units, utility support, or other cooling-related assistance.

Many Native American communities face unique challenges due to geographic isolation and infrastructure limitations, making it difficult to cope with extreme weather. Excessive heat can pose serious health risks, particularly for elders, young children, and individuals with preexisting medical conditions. The Cooling Assistance Program seeks to address these risks by ensuring Tribal members can stay safe, cool, and healthy during high-temperature events.

The Delaware Tribe of Indians has set aside $100,000 to introduce the Heating & Cooling Assistance Program to assist Tribal members access and afford heating and cooling assistance. Eligible applicants will receive up to $400 in heating & cooling assistance funding.

Applications will be received on a rolling basis, and approved applications will be notified until program funds are depleted.

Return applications in person to the Delaware Tribal Campus in Bartlesville, OK, via email to enrollment@delawaretribe.org, or by mailing the completed form to 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Please see the flyer below for more details, including a listing of required documentation.

>>>Cooling Assistance Program Application

The Delaware Tribe of Indians has received a $100,000 grant from Cedar Tree Foundation to assist Delaware Tribal Youth access to higher education. Eligible full-time applicants will receive up to $1,400 in scholarship funding, and part-time applicants will receive up to $500 in scholarship funding.

This program is intended to provide financial assistance for Delaware Tribal members who are enrolled in higher education, The Scholarship Program is meant to provide Delaware Tribal members with financial support for affording tuition to College/University.

Applications will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Approved applications will be notified until program funds are depleted. Scholarship funds are not available for individual living expenses but must be used to cover tuition costs for educational programs.

Delaware Tribe applicant understands that receipt of scholarship assistance, may affect FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you’ve reached your maximum amount for which you are eligible. If you have questions about getting additional aid, talk to the financial aid staff at your school prior to applying.

Applications may be submitted via mail or in person at:

Delaware Tribe of Indians
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville OK, 74006

OR

via email at enrollment@delawaretribe.org

>>>Application

The Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Council is seeking applicants to fill an open seat on the Tribal Council. This appointment will be until the November 2026 election cycle. Resumes will be accepted until the close of business on February 9, 2024. Please submit resumes to Dana Murrell at dmurrell@delawaretribe.org.

The Delaware Tribe of Indians is seeking applicants for two open positions. Please see the job descriptions below, or click over to the Careers page on the top banner to see further details.

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) reviews all federal undertakings that occur within the tribe’s current jurisdiction. As well as within the areas the Delaware Tribe of Indians had a historic presence, which includes properties that may have religious, cultural, or historic significance to Indian tribes.

» VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

Staff Accountant I

The Staff Accountant I serves as support staff for the Accounting/Finance Controller

» VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply for either position, fill out an application (APPLICATION) with resume attached and turn in to the Human Resources Department by walk-in, email, or regular mail. Contact Human Resources at jobs@delawaretribe.org or use the address below.

Human Resources Department
5100 Tuxedo Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006

The Delaware Tribe of Indians Tribal Council is seeking Resumes to fill an open seat on the Tribal Council. This appointment will be until the November 2024 election cycle. Resumes will be accepted until the close of business on March 3, 2023. Please submit resumes and qualifications to Dana Murrell at dmurrell@delawaretribe.org.

The Delaware Tribe wants to reach out to the tribal members in a safe environment without the hassle and toxicity of public social media platforms. The Tribe has certainly wanted to reach everyone including out of state members but there hasn’t been a way to allow cultural activities to be shared without using public platforms. All that should change now that we are working with an app that we regulate membership of.

Let’s all celebrate a new way of communication for our tribal community.

Welcome to Lenape Connect!

You are steps away from downloading and experiencing the new digital communication app created exclusively for the Delaware Tribe of Indians.

Here’s how to sign up.

Scan the QR code in the Lenape Connect ad below or click here to reach a google form to fill out.

Please fill out this form only once. We will add you to the Lenape Talk system and then you will receive an email with further instructions. This may take a few days to process, so please be patient and allow for weekends too.

In the instructions you receive there will be links to the app stores to download to your phone as well as a link to the web experience.

Please follow all instructions. There have been some hiccups while signing in, so if you happen to experience any please reach out to us for troubleshooting. Email any questions or feedback to lenapetalk@delawaretribe.org.

I hope you have success in signing up. We are excited to provide this exclusive experience for the members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians.

Thanks!

Please be aware that a final COVID relief payment check will be coming to the persons who applied and was approved for either of the payments offered between June and November of this year.

The envelope is plain as it is being mailed out by a third party. Please keep an eye out.

DELAWARE TRIBAL ELDERS TRIP!! Leaving from the Delaware Tribal Center Wednesday, July 21 PROMPTLY at 1 o’clock pm to go to Indigo Sky Casino. All meals will be group meals provided by the Elders Committee. Any attendee not attending any group meal will be responsible for their own meal cost for that particular meal. On Thursday, July 22, we will do a day trip after breakfast but the details are to be determined. The group lunch will be during the day trip. Evenings are reserved for individuals gambling, swimming, or just enjoying their rooms. We will depart to come home at checkout time on the 23rd enjoying a late group lunch and Braums during our return to Bartlesville. This trip is available to any Delaware Tribal Elder and one guest. All guests must be 55 years or older.

You must make your reservation NO LATER than 5 o’clock pm on Friday, July 16 with the Elders Committee Secretary, Bonnie Jo Griffith. Contact her via phone call or text at 918-331-3805 or by email at bonniejogriffith@gmail.com

Please specify when you make your reservation if you wish a smoking or non-smoking room and if you need a handicap accessible room.

ATTENTION PLEASE!

January 4, 2021

All Delaware Tribal offices have again been temporarily closed until further notice.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
Elder Services 918 397-4232
Housing – Bartlesville 918 214-5376
Housing – Chelsea 918 637-6046
LIHEAP 918 337-6573
Violence Crisis Line 918 331-7349
Tribal Court 918 337-6571

MAIN OFFICE NUMBER:
(For Non-Emergency Messages)
918-337-6590

The Trust Board of the Delaware Tribe of Indians is seeking applicants to appoint a new member to serve on the Trust Board. Please submit a letter of intent stating your qualifications and why you want to serve on the Trust Board along with your resume to

Delaware Tribe Trust Board
Attn: Michelle Holley
5100 Tuxedo Blvd Bartlesville, OK 74006.

All applications must be received by close of business December 8, 2020.