aatotankiki myaamiaki, Vol. 7, No. 3 (2005)

Oklahoma Governor Visits Miami Nation Headquarters (Carolyn Williams, Tribal PR Coordinator) [p. 1] PHOTO: Chief Floyd Leonard and Governor Brad Henry [p. 1] PHOTO: Miami Nation represented at the historic procession of Native Nations hosted by the National Museum of the American Indian: Beth Devers, Linda Donati, Freeman Walker, Diana Steed, Kim Wade, Second Chief Tom Gamble, Nancy Steed, Lane Umbarger, Jacob Steed, Deanna Garza and Debbie English [p. 1] PHOTO: Grammy Winner Bill Miller [p. 1] History Section: NAGPRA Research Projects to be Presented During Annual National Gathering Week Events [p. 2] PHOTO: Gathering Data: at Logan Museum at Beloit College: Gloria Steed, Archives Assistant; Julie Olds, Cultural Preservation Officer; Daryl Baldwin, Myaamia Project Director; Carolyne Niles, Tribal Member and temporary project assistant [p. 2] PHOTO: Karen Baldwin photographing museum collections [p. 2] Miami-Peoria Dictionary Set to be Published [p. 2] PHOTO: Miami-Peoria Dictionary, myaamia neehi peewaalia kaloosioni mahsinaakani, by Daryl Baldwin and Dr. David Costa [p. 2] Cultural Grounds Dedicated on Labadie Allotment Land [p. 3] PHOTO: Arial photo of 585 acre farm [p. 3] PHOTO: Bald eagle [p. 3] Joe Leonard Elected to Ohio Historical Society Board of Trustees [p. 3] PHOTO: Dr. Joseph Leonard [p. 3] 10th Annual Winter Stomp Dance Held January 28-29 [p. 4] PHOTO: Evelyn Bellmyer [p. 4] PHOTO: Peggy McCord and Miami University student [p. 4] PHOTO: George Vallier, Shawnee [p. 4] PHOTO: Robert Hyatt, Shawnee-Miami [p. 4] PHOTO: Tribal Princess Diana Steed [p. 4] Tribal Member Relates Story of Raising Buffalo Near LaCygne, Kansas [p. 5] PHOTO: Buffalo that belong to tribal member Mike Rhynerson [p. 5] Guest Speaker at Children's Xmas Party Well Received [p. 5] PHOTO: Richard Lungingbear [p. 5] Paola Celebration Set, Miami Couple Part of Committee (Ken Dagenett) [p. 5] Miami Awarded Oklahoma Arts Council Master/Apprentice Grant for Ribbonwork [p. 6] PHOTO: Larry Daylight prepares ribbonwork pattern [p. 6] PHOTO: Ribbonwork from the Milwaukee Public Museum [p. 6] Special Articles By Miami University Class on Diabetes Issues and Personal Archives [p. 6] Tribe Receives Grant from Indian Land Tenure Foundation [p. 6] Miami Nation Selected to Participate in Smithsonian-NMAI Digital Imaging Workshop [p. 7] PHOTO: Miami sap tub from the National Museum of the American Indian [p. 7] PHOTO: Miami woman's overskirt from the National Museum of the American Indian [p. 7] BIA Approves Trust Application for 6.9 Acres Jurisdiction [p. 8] National Native American Youth Initiative [p. 8] Miami Nation Tribal Court Established [(Kennis Bellmard, Tribal Legal Counsel) [p. 8] Pay for Tribal Vehicle Tags with MC/VISA [p. 8] Bank2 is Number 1 in Indian Country [p. 8] Seeking Individual Indian Money (IIM) Account Holders [p. 8] New Executive Officer Hired [p. 9] PHOTO: Executive Officer Mr. John Pryor [p. 9] Library Hosts International Visitors (Karen Alexander) [p. 9] PHOTO: Chief Leonard, Librarian Karen Alexander, with guests from the National Library of Serbia in Belgrade [p. 9] Clarification Regarding IHS Benefits and Miami Elder Health Benefits [p. 9] Tribal Member Receives BIA Police Promotion- Honored by Interior Secretary Gale Norton [p. 9] PHOTO: Miami Tribal Member Darren Cruzan, promoted to National Program Coordinator for BIA Law Enforcement and Security [p. 9] New Space for Myaamia Heritage Archive Under Construction [p. 10] Continued Growth Brings Building Expansion and Improvement Needs [p. 10] PHOTO: Installation of new elevator in 125 N. Main building [p. 10] PHOTO: Melissa Davis, new store manager for Miami Trader Gift Shop [p. 10] PHOTO: Miami Nation headquarters undergoing remodeling and construction [p. 10] About the American Indian Chamber of Commerce (Scott Harrell) [p. 11] Partners in Preservation: Myaamia Collection at Miami University and the Myaamia Heritage Archive, Miami, OK [p. 11] PHOTO: Myaamia Collection Bibliography- Janet Stuckey, Head of Special Collections and Archives at Miami University with copy of research guide [p. 11] Scholarships Available to Tribal Students [p. 11] Social Services and Housing Program Move to New Office Space in 123 N. Main Building [p. 12] Miami Tribe Supports Local Ambulance Service [p. 12] PHOTO: New Ambulance: new ambulance purchased for Quapaw Ambulance Service: Chief Floyd Leonard, First Councilperson Judy Davis, Secretary Julie Olds, Second Chief Tom Gamble, Second Councilperson James Battese, Quapaw Mayor Neil Watson and two Quapaw Ambulance Service Employees [p. 12] ANA Grant Funds Installation of New Network/Phone System [p. 13] PHOTO: New network and phone system equipment [p. 13] Miami University Workshop to Support Tribal Environmental Project [p. 13] PHOTO: First Councilperson and past Tribal Chief Judy Davis greets Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry [p. 13] Update on Elder Housing Complex [p. 13] Constitution Revision Update [p. 13] Annual National Gathering Week Events Being Planned [p. 14] Grammy Award Winner Bill Miller Scheduled for June 2nd Concert at Coleman Theatre [p. 15] PHOTO: Bill Miller [p. 15] Renowned Native American Chef to Give Presentation at Family Day Gathering, Loretta Barret Oden [p. 15] LITEFOOT- Reach the Rez Tour Coming to Miami in June [p. 15] PHOTO: LITEFOOT [p. 15] Miami Tribal Members The Davis Brothers in Concert [p. 16] PHOTO: The Davis Brothers [p. 16] First Annual Miami Youth Language and Cultural Camp Set for June 6-10, 2005 [p. 17] Deaths: waanantakh$inka...lying quietly: Paul Thomas Watson [p. 18] PHOTO: Paul Thomas Watson [p. 18] Deaths: waanantakh$inka...lying quietly: Alex Jensen [p. 18] PHOTO: Alex Jensen [p. 18] Deaths: waanantakh$inka...lying quietly: Emma Moore Beatty [p. 18] Deaths: waanantakh$inka...lying quietly: Norman Jean 'Jay' Been [p. 18] Deaths: waanantakh$inka...lying quietly: Randolph (Randy) Lee Smith [p. 18] PHOTO: Randolph (Randy) Lee Smith [p. 18] Births: peenaalinta... one who is born: Ella Mae Alseth [p. 19] PHOTO: Ella Mae Alseth [p. 19] Births: peenaalinta... one who is born: Simon Hawk Johnston [p. 19] PHOTO: Simon Hawk Johnston [p. 19] Births: peenaalinta... one who is born: Taylor Patricia Vickrey [p. 19] PHOTO: Taylor Patricia Vickrey [p. 19] Births: peenaalinta... one who is born: Robert Bryan Antczak, II [p. 19] PHOTO: Robert Bryan Antczak, II [p. 19] Reminder of Benefits Available to Tribal Members [p. 19] Miami Nation Represented in Historic DC Event [p. 19] PHOTO: Miami Grads- Five members received their bachelors: Annie Petit, Julia Wagner, Corrie Ritenour, Amy Ratzloff, and Michelle Ritenour, with Joe Leonard [p. 20] PHOTO: Chief Floyd Leonard addresses crowd for dedication of cultural area on Labadie allotment [p. 20] Tribal Member Wins Missouri State Wrestling Championship [p. 20] PHOTO: Kolby Lankford [p. 20].