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Museum of the American Revolution to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Weekend with performances, crafts

The Museum of the American Revolution will honor Native American history and culture with a series of events next weekend. 

Indigenous Peoples Weekend will run Saturday, Oct. 12, through Monday, Oct. 14. Each day, the museum will host traditional Native American dance performances, living history interpreters, crafts and films.

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Each day during the weekend, a group of dancers from the Delaware Tribe of Indians will perform traditional Lenape social dances. The dances, which are free and open to the public, will take place on the museum’s outdoor plaza at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the performances will move inside to the museum’s lobby.

Also during the weekend, living history interpreters Kehala Smith (Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan) and Jordan Smith (Mohawk, Bear Clan) will be in the museum’s Oneida Nation Atrium sharing stories with visitors about their culture, costuming and traditions. Visitors can check out a discovery cart, which features replica artifacts and documents linked to Tyonajanegen (Two Kettles Together), an Oneida woman who participated in the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War’s Saratoga Campaign.

In the Oneida Nation Gallery, visitors can also explore a multimedia gallery detailing the Oneida Indian Nation’s debate over whether to break away from the Six Nations Confederacy and support the Revolutionary cause. 

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can color a wampum belt craft. Wampum beads — purple and white beads made from seashells or glass —…

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WCU’s DEI Triumph: Discover What Keeps Them Winning the HEED Award Year After Year!

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University has once again been honored with the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by Insight Into Diversity magazine, marking the fifth consecutive year the institution has received this national recognition. This award acknowledges the university’s steadfast dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across its campus.

Tracey Robinson, Vice President of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at West Chester University, emphasized the significance of this accolade. “The HEED Award demonstrates engagement in a wide array of best practices, in addition to innovation and a collective commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This award is all about what we do, not just what we say,” Robinson stated. The university’s efforts to serve a diverse student body have been pivotal to this recognition.

Among the initiatives that contributed to the award are the COMPASS Program, which boasts an impressive 87% student retention rate, and the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Gordon Natural Area. The latter included new signage in both the Lenape and English languages, reflecting a collaboration with the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Additionally, the university has expanded its support services for pregnant and parenting students and launched the Moon Shot for Equity Initiative, aimed at closing equity gaps through strategic interventions.

The HEED Award process is rigorous, involving a comprehensive application that evaluates recruitment and retention strategies, leadership support for diversity, and campus culture, among other criteria. Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of Insight Into Diversity, highlighted the thoroughness required to select the award recipients, emphasizing the high standards set for institutions to achieve this honor.

West Chester University will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine alongside 113 other distinguished institutions, celebrating its ongoing commitment to…

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PM NewsBrief: Oct. 2, 2024

State Audit Reveals More Than $300,000 in Misappropriated Funds in Red Rock

A State Auditor and Inspector’s report shows hundreds of thousands of dollars were misappropriated in the Town of Red Rock.

The auditor says the office has seen an uptick in forensic audit requests for small towns.

Fewer than 300 people live in Red Rock, in Noble County.

From the beginning of 2019 to mid-2024, the state auditor and inspector’s office found about $336,000 was misappropriated from the town and the Public Works Authority.

State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd says for a small town like Red Rock, the impact of losing the funds can be felt for years.

“A lot of our small cities and towns are struggling for revenue streams to just keep basic functions in operation, and whenever you have such a large misappropriation of funds as this, it could take a decade for this small town to get back on its feet,” Byrd said.

Among the findings, the audit shows the town’s former clerk and treasurer misappropriated more than $241,000 and the clerk’s spouse also received unlawful payments.

Byrd found, the town’s board members were also overpaid and another clerk misappropriated funds.

City Leaders Discuss Litigation Options For Mold Infested Norman Library

The Norman City Council held a closed-door session Tuesday night to discuss legal options related to the ongoing mold issues at the Norman Central Library.

The library has been closed since last November.

Documents show the building has had mold problems since 2018, months after construction began.

Officials are weighing potential litigation costs which could reach $200,000 according to estimates.

No public statements were made after the meeting.

The library’s reopening date remains uncertain.

Oklahoma Tribes Receive Domestic Violence Prevention Grants

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded nine Oklahoma tribal nations $6.2 million under two programs.

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Several Northern Oklahoma tribes awarded domestic violence assistance grants

The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program allocated funding to tribes to decrease domestic violence incidents within the reservation and to provide support to tribes exercising sovereign authority over these crimes and the perpetrators.

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma received the largest amount under this fund, totaling at $1,169,642. Following that was the Eastern Shawnee Tribe at $793,463; the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at $792,148; the Quapaw Nation at $600,000 and the Delaware Tribe of Indians at $282,632.

In addition to this, the 2024 Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Victim Services Program awarded funds to support victims’ needs through traditional and cultural services as identified by the tribes.

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and the Osage Nation each received $441,989. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma also received $394,653; the Seneca Cayuga Tribe $254,413 and the Shawnee Tribe $229,973 respectively.

According to the DOJ, four out of five Native people have been or will be the victim of domestic violence in their lifetime.

A 2023 report from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office shows Oklahoma has seen a steady increase in intimate partner related offenses and homicide. In the past four years, there have been over 100 victims of domestic violence related murders.

Oklahoma currently ranks third in the nation for intimate partner homicide, and number one for domestic violence offenses.

This report was produced by the Oklahoma Public Media Exchange, a collaboration of public media organizations. Help support collaborative journalism by donating at the link at the top of this webpage.

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U.S. Attorney Johnson Announces $6.2 Million in Justice Department Grants to Address Domestic Violence within Tribal Communities

TULSA, Okla. – Today, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the award of more than  $6.2 million in Department of Justice grants to assist tribal governments within the Northern District of Oklahoma. The grants were awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs.

“This funding allows Tribal Governments with the Northern District of Oklahoma to build, support, and advance the citizens within their tribe,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.  “In return, Tribal organizations, crisis centers, and law enforcement agencies benefit from these investments and make our communities safer.”

The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program assists Tribal governments and authorized designees of Tribal governments to:

  • Decrease the incidence of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities;
  • strengthen the capacity of Tribes to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to these violent crimes; and
  • ensure that perpetrators of these violent crimes are held accountable for their criminal behavior.

The following organizations received funding from the Grants to Indian Tribal Government Program:

  • Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma received $1,169,642
  • Eastern Shawnee Tribe received $793,463
  • Miami Tribe of Oklahoma received $792,148
  • Quapaw Nation received $600,000
  • Delaware Tribe of Indians received $282,632

 

The 2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Program is for implementing services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions. The following organizations received funding from the 2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Program:

  • The Eastern Shawnee Tribe, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and the Osage Nation each received $441,989.
  • The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma received $394,653
  • The Seneca Cayuga Tribe Oklahoma received $254,413
  • The Shawnee Tribe received $229,973

The awards announced above are part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle. The Office of Justice Programs grant page has more information about these and other funding opportunities.

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Blue Whale Materials Picked For $55 Million DOE Award

Blue Whale Materials (BWM) – a leader in advanced lithium-ion battery recycling – announced it 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 state-of-the-art facility in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to process up to 50,000 tons of battery feedstock annually and produce enough valuable critical minerals to power 100,000+ electric vehicles annually.

These 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 the conventional black mass. And this state-of-the-art process recovers up to 98% of the cobalt and nickel in lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. It significantly reduces contaminants such as aluminum, copper, and fluorine, leading to 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, which is a global private equity firm that is decarbonizing the industrial economy. And 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, increasing local employment in Bartlesville and contributing to the state’s sustainable growth.

About $3 million 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.

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Dept. of Justice awards more than $6.2 million in grants to Tribal governments in the Northern District of Oklahoma

TULSA, Okla. — U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced the award of more than $6.2 million in Department of Justice grants to help tribal governments within the Northern District of Oklahoma on Wednesday. 

The grants were awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs. 

“This funding allows Tribal Governments with the Northern District of Oklahoma to build, support, and advance the citizens within their tribe,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “In return, Tribal organizations, crisis centers, and law enforcement agencies benefit from these investments and make our communities safer.” 

The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program assists Tribal governments and authorized designees of Tribal governments to decrease the incidence of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities; strengthen the capacity if Tribes to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to these violent crimes; and ensure that perpetrators of these violent crimes are held accountable for their criminal behavior. 

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma received $1,169,642; the Eastern Shawnee Tribe received $793,463; the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma received $792,148; the Quapaw Nation received $600,000; and the Delaware Tribe of Indians received $282,632.

The 2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Tribal Victim Services Program is for implementing services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions.

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and the Osage Nation each received $441,989; the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma received $394,653; the Seneca Cayuga Tribe Oklahoma received $254,413; and the Shawnee Tribe received $229,973.

The awards announced are part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle. 

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides federal leadership, grants, training, technical assistance, and other resources to improve the nation’s ability to prevent and reduce crime. 

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“Warrior Up to Vote” Tribal voter Registration Tour in Oklahoma – Newstalk KZRG

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma Warrior Up to Vote Tour will be making stops at tribal complexes and headquarters across the state starting September 23rd running through October 5th.  

Monday, Warrior Up to Vote will be in Miami and Tuesday in Vinita.  

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This is the second bi-annual “Warrior Up to Vote” event to increase voter registration among Native Americans in Oklahoma.  

Currently, Native Americans represent 13% of Oklahoma’s population but have been historically underrepresented in voter registration and turnout.

Below are upcoming locations and dates for Warrior Up to Vote

  • 9/23 Monday – Miami, OK – Shawnee, Miami, Peoria, Seneca Cayuga, Eastern Shawnee, Quapaw, Wyandotte, Ottawa and Modoc Tribal Nations
  • 9/24 Tuesday – Vinita and Tahlequah, OK – Cherokee Nation and UKB Tribal Nations
  • 9/25 Wednesday –Bartlesville & Pawhuska- Delaware Tribe of Indians and Osage Nation Tribal Nations
  • 9/26 Thursday – Kaw City, Ponca City, Tonkawa – Kaw, Ponca and Tonkawa Tribal Nations
  • 9/27 Friday – Redrock & Pawnee, OK – Otoe Missouria and Pawnee Tribal Nations
  • 10/1 Tuesday – Perkins, Stroud, McCloud, OK – Iowa, Sac & Fox, Kickapoo Tribal Nations
  • 10/2 Wednesday – Shawnee, Seminole, OK – Citizen Potawatomi, Absentee Shawnee, Seminole, Thlopthlocco-Tribal Nations
  • 10/3 Thursday – OKC Event will include Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe and all Natives in OKC and surrounding
    areas with Special Guests
  • 10/4 Friday – Anadarko, Lawton, Binger OK -Kiowa, Wichita, Delaware, Comanche, Caddo, Apache, and Fort Sill Apache Tribal Nations
  • 10/5 Saturday – Chickasaw Festival – Tishomingo

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FERC to Consider Special Interconnection Rules for Tribal Energy Projects

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Sep 19, 2024 | James Downing []FERC announced it is going to work with federally recognized tribes on whether it needs to issue a new rulemaking to address the issues they have interconnecting renewable resources to the grid. 

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The Ohio Country Episode 11: Pretendians

Ohio is home to relatively few citizens of federally recognized tribes, especially citizens from the nations removed from the state in the 19th century, like the Shawnee, Miami, and Wyandotte.

That absence has led to dozens of so-called “remnant tribes” popping up in the state whose members claim to have American Indian ancestry.

Some Indigenous people and academics have called the people in these unrecognized groups “pretendians.” While to some it may seem innocuous, pretendians in Ohio have, based on their unverified or non-existent identity, made money, accessed ancestral funerary objects and remains, and spread false and harmful information about American Indian people.

In this episode, we define tribal citizenship, look at some of the damage done by pretendians in Ohio, and highlight the work of the citizens of federally recognized tribes correcting those situations.

Serpent Mound

To learn more about the 2021 Summer Solstice at Serpent Mound (the first year the site was managed by the Ohio History Connection), read this report from Indian Country Today’s Mary Annette Pember.

Chief Ben Barnes of The Shawnee Tribe and Ohio History Connection Archaeology Curator Dr. Brad Lepper also co-published an article about the history of Serpent Mound in 2021.

“No Indian Policing or Politics” sign at the 2023 Friends of the Serpent Mound festival

(Un)settling Genealogies Conference

Click on the video below to watch Chief Barnes’ entire presentation. The other presentations from the conference are also available on the Michigan State University English Department’s YouTube channel.

Several academics have written about pretendianism, including Dr. Circe Sturm and Dr. Kim TallBear.

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