Recent Newshttp://www.c-a-tribes.orgFri, 18 May 2012 03:27:39 GMTFri, 11 May 2012 14:54:52 GMTJune 2nd Spec Tribal Council Meetinghttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/june-2nd-spec-tribal-council-meetingFri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesJune 2 Special Tribal Counci Meeting]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/june-2nd-spec-tribal-council-meetingMotion Filed by Leslie Wandrie-Harjo to Freeze Federal and Tribal Monies!http://www.c-a-tribes.org/harjofreezeWed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesEmergency motion for Temporary injunction to freeze tribes accounts. Click for court document

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/harjofreezePress Release on Housing Improvement Program Fundshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/press-release-on-housing-improvement-program-fundsTue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesPress Release on Housing Improvement Program Funds]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/press-release-on-housing-improvement-program-fundsConsolidated Appealshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/consolidated-appealsMon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesConsolidated_appeals

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/consolidated-appeals4-23-12 Order Vacating Decision and RemandingMon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim Graves4-23-12_Order_Vacating_Decision_and_Remanding

]]>Labor Day Benefit Dance - May 26, 2012http://www.c-a-tribes.org/labor-day-benefit-dance-may-26-2012Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesLabor Day Benefit Dance Flyer

 

 LABOR DAY POW-WOW COMMITTEE
BENEFIT DANCE
MAY 26, 2012
AT THE CONCHO COMMUNITY HALL
CONCHO, OKLAHOMA
STARTS AT 2PM

CORONATION FOR
LABOR DAY POW-WOW PRINCESS

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/labor-day-benefit-dance-may-26-2012Earth Day April 22nd, 2012http://www.c-a-tribes.org/earth-day-april-22nd-2012Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesEarth Day is commemorated April 22nd each year but we can work together and assist to make everyday EarthDay! The following information is provided to assist the local communities within the C&A Tribal Jurisdiction & OKC area.

Earthday 2012 Notice

Tribal Environmental Newsletter

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/earth-day-april-22nd-2012Explore the Washita Battlefield Native Garden!http://www.c-a-tribes.org/explore-the-washita-battlefield-native-gardenTue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTTrey OglesbyClick below to view the link:

 Washita Battlefield Garden

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/explore-the-washita-battlefield-native-gardenSuicide Prevention Informational MeetingsFri, 23 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesDue to recent tragedies within the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Governor Boswell, and a group of concerned community members, tribal and non-tribal, have come together to address issues on suicide. Many tribal members, young and old, have been affected by these tragedies. The Suicide Prevention Coalition was formed to reach out into the communities to present warning signs, and provide information on suicide. Governor Boswell and the newly formed group of Tribal employees and concerned citizens want to share stories and help the healing process or to prevent suicide.

Governor Boswell has set up a series of community meetings throughout the Cheyenne and Arapaho area to raise awareness of suicide issues which our communities have been faced with. We invite our tribal members, who have been touched by suicide or who are interested in this issue to attend these meetings. Governor Boswell has provided a catered meal for these suicide prevention meetings.

The Suicide Prevention meetings are scheduled from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The schedule for the Suicide Prevention Informational Meetings is as follows:

March 26, 2012
Hammon – Community Hall
Woodward – Pioneer Hall

March 27, 2012
Elk City - Gathering Place
Seiling – Community Hall

March 28, 2012
Clinton – Frisco Center
Canton – Native American Center

March 29, 2012
Weatherford - Pioneer Center
Watonga – Multi-purpose Center

April 2, 2012
Thomas – Thomas School
Geary – Community Hall

April 3, 2012
Kingfisher – Sniders
Concho – Community Hall

April 5, 2012
Oklahoma City – Penn Avenue Church of the Nazarene


]]>C&A 4th Legislature Swearing In January 7th, 2012http://www.c-a-tribes.org/ca-4th-legislature-swearing-in-january-7th-2012Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTTrey OglesbyClick Here to View Ceremony

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/ca-4th-legislature-swearing-in-january-7th-2012IBIA Fax - Order placing interim recognition decision into Immediate Effecthttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/ibia-fax-order-placing-interim-recognition-decision-into-immediate-effectThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesIBIA_FAX - Order placing Interim Recognition Decision into Immediate Effect

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/ibia-fax-order-placing-interim-recognition-decision-into-immediate-effectGovernor Boswell succeeds in immediately bringing home housing improvement program fundshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/governor-boswell-succeeds-in-immediately-bringing-home-housing-improvement-program-fundsThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesHousing_improvement_funds press release

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/governor-boswell-succeeds-in-immediately-bringing-home-housing-improvement-program-fundsIBA Pre-Docketing Notice for Interim Recognition Decision Appealshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/iba-pre-docketing-notice-for-interim-recognition-decision-appealsFri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTJim Graves IBA Pre-Docketing Notice for Interim Recognition Decision Appeals

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/iba-pre-docketing-notice-for-interim-recognition-decision-appealsLabor Day Pow-wow Contesthttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/labor-day-pow-wow-contest-formFri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesLABOR DAY POW-WOW PRINCESS CONTEST
PENNY A VOTE
Sponsored By
Labor Day Pow-Wow Committee

Contest Schedule
Kick off – Saturday, January 28, 2012
Deadline – Friday, May 4, 2012
Announce Winner – Friday, May 11, 2012
Coronation – Saturday, May 26, 2012

CONTEST RULES

· Competition Open to all Enrolled Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Members
· Age 16 to 22 years old
· Single, no children, no marriage
· Proof of Age
· Proof of Enrolled Tribal Member
· Submit Contest Form and Penny Vote by Deadline Date of May 4, 2012
· Submit Photo in Tribal Regalia
· Submit Essay on “Why I want to be Miss Labor Day Pow-wow Princess”

CHEYENNE-ARAPAHO LABOR DAY
POW-WOW COMMITTEE
CALLING ALL YOUNG LADIES TO RUN FOR THE 2012-2013 LABOR DAY PRINCESS

Contest Form

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/labor-day-pow-wow-contest-formPublic Notice for Regular February Sessionhttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/public-notice1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesPUBLIC NOTICE Link

The Constitution of the Tribes permits the Legislature to convene in Concho for Regular Sessions. Specifically, Article VI, Section 6{a) of the Constitution states:

"The Legislature shall convene in Concho for twelve Regular Sessions of up to two consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 am ....

In addition, the Legislature shall have the power to make laws and resolutions in accordance with the Constitution which are necessary and proper for the good of the Tribes. Regarding Bills to be heard at the Regular January 2012 Legislation Session, the Constitution states in Article VI, Section 7{a){ii):

"All Bills shall be published in a Legislative Calendar for at least thirty days prior to action on the Bill."

The Legislative Procedures adopted October 2008 state that the Legislative Calendar shall be published for at least 30 days before the Legislature votes on the Bills or Resolutions.

At this time, these Bills or Resolutions are published for public and Legislative review on the main website for the Tribes'. They are also publicly posted at the Tribal Annex Building, north of the Tribal Complex, near the offices of Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf and Legislator Bruce Whiteman.

FY 2012 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT

FY 2012 CASINO APPROPRIATIONS ACT

FY 2012 TAX COMMISSION APPROPRIATIONS ACT

A BILL TO ADOPT A TRIBAL SAFETY ACTION PLAN

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO ANA FOR NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/public-notice1Department of Education Phrase of the Week!http://www.c-a-tribes.org/department-of-education-phrase-of-the-weekThu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTTrey Oglesby 

Learn to speak the language....

Phrase of the Week

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/department-of-education-phrase-of-the-weekPublic Notice from the Legislaturehttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/public-notice-from-the-legislatureThu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim Graves 

 

Public notice link


3 rd Legislature
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Constitution of the Tribes permits the Legislature to convene in Concho for Regular Sessions. Specifically, Article VI, Section 6{a) of the Constitution states:

"The Legislature shall convene in Concho for twelve Regular Sessions of up to two consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 am .... "


In addition, the Legislature shall have the power to make laws and resolutions in accordance with the Constitution which are necessary and proper for the good of the Tribes. Regarding Bills to be heard at the Regular January 2012 Legislation Session, the Constitution states in Article VI, Section 7{a){ii):

"All Bills shall be published in a Legislative Calendar for at least thirty days prior to action on the Bill."

 The Legislative Procedures adopted October 2008 state that the Legislative Calendar shall be published for at least 30 days before the Legislature votes on the Bills or Resolutions.

At this time, these Bills or Resolutions are published for public and Legislative review on the main website for the Tribes' under - Government / Legislative Branch (Article VI) / Legislation Links / Proposed Bills. They are also publicly posted at the Tribal Annex Building, north of the Tribal Complex, near the offices of Legislator Patrick Spottedwolf and Legislator Bruce Whiteman.

 

• AN ACT TO ADOPT A METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE TRIBES' UNIFORM POLICY OF TRANSPARENCY

• AN ACT TO ADOPT THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES MEMBERSHIP ORDINANCE

• AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS

• FY 2012 OFFICE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

• AN ACT TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON JUDICIAL AUTHORITY

• AN ACT TO ADOPT A METHOD TO CALCULATE GAMING REVENUES FOR ALLOCATION TO THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES

• A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2011 PERCAPITA PAYMENT

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/public-notice-from-the-legislatureLetters from DOI to Leslie Harjo on returning fundshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/letters-from-doi-to-leslie-harjo-on-returning-fundsThu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim Graves

Letter to Leslie Harjo on returning funds


]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/letters-from-doi-to-leslie-harjo-on-returning-fundsSpecial Tribal Council PublicationThu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesTribal Council Publication]]>Housing Authority updatehttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/housing-authority-updateMon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMTJim GravesWe are trying to inform all the tribal members of some revisions that were made to a few of our policies which will take effect January 1, 2012. 

 The new polices and forms are linked below.

Policy Update Letter

Housing Policy

Housing 2011 Update Form

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/housing-authority-updateCheyenne District 3 Polling PlacesWed, 02 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMTJim GravesNovember 8, 2011

 

Weatherford-  Banc 1st
                         122 N. Broadway
                         Weatherford, OK

Thomas-         Thomas Senior Citizens Center
                        101 N. Missouri Street
                        Thomas, OK

Clinton-          Cheyenne-Arapaho Elderly Nutrition Center
                        10331 N. 2274 Road
                        Clinton, OK

]]>ElderCare Thanksgiving Assistancehttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/eldercare-thanksgiving-assistanceMon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrey OglesbyTo apply for ElderCare Thanksgiving Assistance,

click the link below:

 Thanksgiving Assistance

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/eldercare-thanksgiving-assistanceCourt Addresshttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/court-addressThu, 27 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTJim Graves 

 

P U B L I C  N O T I C E

 

There is only one Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ Tribal Court. It is located at:

700 Black Kettle Boulevard

Concho, OK 73022

There is only one Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’Election Commission.

It is also located at that above referenced address. To ensure you are participating in an official election activity of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, please consult the Tribal Tribune, the Tribes’ official website at

www.c-a-tribes.org,

or call (405) 422-7619.

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/court-addressTribal Environmental Quarterly News - July - Sept 2011http://www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-environmental-quarterly-news-july-sept-2011Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsAttached is a newsletter developed by the C&A Tribal Environmental Program–Solid Waste. This newsletter is a new venture for educating & informing Tribal members about the topic of Solid Waste and other environmental issues. The newsletter will be produced and distributed quarterly with an environmental topic each issue.
This first edition covers the topic of Composting and has a range of information relating to the subject matter from what compost is -what is for -to how to build a compost bin. Compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium to grow plants. Composting offers the environmental benefits of resource efficiency and creating a useful product from organic waste that would otherwise have been placed in a land fill. Finished compost can be applied to lawns and gardens to help condition the soil and replenish nutrients.

If you know a gardener or you & your family would like to start a garden; now would be a great time to start on a compost heap that will be ready in the spring just in time for gardening or lawn care. Learn how to create your own compost pile with this newsletter and feel free to pass the information along. For questions or comments please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

C&A Tribal Environmental Program - Quarterly Newsletter


]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/tribal-environmental-quarterly-news-july-sept-2011Special Tribal Council Meeting Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 – 10 A.M.http://www.c-a-tribes.org/special-tribal-council-meeting-saturday-nov-5-2011-10-amMon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsSpecial Tribal Council Meeting
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 – 10 A.M.
Click for announcement

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/special-tribal-council-meeting-saturday-nov-5-2011-10-amLetter to Honorable Judge Kistler - UPDATEDhttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/letter-to-the-judgeTue, 04 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsDownloadable Copy

October __, 2011
Honorable Stephen Kistler
Payne County Courthouse
606 S. Husband St.
Stillwater, OK 74074-4076

RE: State of Oklahoma v. Amy L. Holder
Case No. CF-2010-11 (Criminal Felony)

Dear Honorable Judge Kistler:
I am writing to request consideration of imposing prison time up to the maximum allowed to be imposed on Amy L. Holder for her conviction of felony child abuse resulting in the death of two-year-old Naomi Whitecrow.
Naomi does not get to go home and live out her life. She is gone. Naomi was a baby who was loved by many but did not get the chance to grow into a beautiful young lady. She was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and as such was to be honored as a child of the Tribes, as is customary.
A sentence imposing incarceration on Amy L. Holder could serve as a deterrent to other child abusers who are or will be caring for innocent children. It could convey the message that when they undertake such a serious duty to care for an innocent child, the State of Oklahoma will hold them accountable, especially if a child in their care dies as a result of the abuse.

Respectfully submitted,

_____________________________________________


]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/letter-to-the-judgeThe Circular Movement in Cheyenne and Arapaho Culturehttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/the-circular-movement-in-cheyenne-and-arapaho-cultureTue, 13 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsThe Circular Movement in Cheyenne and Arapaho Culture
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Exhibition: September 12th - October 6th
Place: Art Gallery, Art Building
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK


Click here for more info.

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/the-circular-movement-in-cheyenne-and-arapaho-cultureAnnual Tribal Council Meetinghttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/annual-tribal-council-meetingMon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsClick here for the PDF flyer for the Annual Tribal Council Meeting.

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/annual-tribal-council-meetingWRITING CONTESThttp://www.c-a-tribes.org/writing-contestWed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrever JenningsWRITING CONTEST SPONSORED BY
THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBAL TRIBUNE

Opened to all Cheyenne and Arapaho students.
Group 1 Students 5th-8th grades
Group 2 Students 9th-12th grades

Categories of topics (choose one):
Family
Education
Heritage
Language
Sports

Submit stories (with title) of 500 words or less in Microsoft Word format to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune by email to rmstephens@c-a-tribes.org or rlyman@c-a-tribes.org or by mail to C&A Tribal Tribune, PO Box 167, Concho, Okla. 73022-0167 no later than Oct. 15, 2011. Please include your name, grade, age, address and a good contact phone number.

First place winners in groups one and two will have their stories and photo published in the Nov. 1, 2011 issue of the Tribal Tribune and receive a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart.

Second place winners in groups one and two will have their names/title of stories published in the Nov. 1 issue and receive a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart.

Judges will be employees from the WIA Program, Dept. of Administration, Procurement office and Dept. of Education.

]]>http://www.c-a-tribes.org/writing-contestCOLONY POWWOW (SEPT 3-5)http://www.c-a-tribes.org/colony-powwow-sept-3-5Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTTrey OglesbyClick here for the Powwow Flyer.

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