22nd Annual Peoria Powwow
The 22nd Annual Peoria Powwow on June 22nd – 23rd had a great turn out for all three days! Thank you to our participants and to those who came out to spend your weekend with us! See you next year!
Announcement
Special Business Committee Meeting
Date: May 15, 2019
Time: 6pm
Trading Post update
There are several new t-shirt designs for sale and a variety of silver and turquoise jewelry pieces (necklaces, earrings, rings, etc) available.
A new online store will be coming soon!
We can now take credit cards!!
Contact Lacie for more information.
Annual Meeting info
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What: 2019 Annual Council Meeting
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When: Saturday, March 2, 2019
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11:30 am – 12:45 pm Lunch will be served
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1:00 pm Meeting will begin
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Where: The Showplace at Buffalo Run Casino & Resort
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1000 Buffalo Run Blvd, Miami OK
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Entry can be from the west side of the building or thru main entrance of the Casino
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Election Update
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ANNUAL ELECTION PEORIA TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Scheduled Saturday, March 2, 2019
The Election Committee of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma announces the cancellation of the Annual Election scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019. The positions to be filled at this Election were Secretary and Third Councilman.
Tonya Mathews, incumbent, was the only candidate to file for the position of Secretary. Isabella Burrell, incumbent, was the only candidate to file for the position of Third Councilman. All candidates were declared elected by the Election Committee. Each will serve a term of four (4) years.
According to the Election Ordinance: “In the event that only one candidate files for elective office, that candidate shall be declared elected. In the event a candidate is declared elected, it will not be necessary for the Peoria Tribe to conduct an election by ballot for that elective office. Furthermore, in the event the candidate is declared elected, the candidate shall assume office immediately in the case of a vacancy, or at the next annual Peoria Council meeting upon the expiration of an elected official’s term.”
Now Hiring Tribal Interns
The Peoria Tribes Environmental Department is now hiring Interns!
Requirements:
- Must be Native American
- Between the ages of 18-25
- Must be willing/able to perform hard labor outdoors in all weather conditions
Needed to apply:
- Completed application
- Resume
- Tribal Membership card
- A short essay explaining why you would be a good candidate to work for the Tribes Environmental Department
Declaration of Candidacy – Filing Deadline
All candidates must file their Declaration of Candidacy forms and pay the filing fee, in person, with the Election Committee or Election Committee’s designated representative at the Peoria Tribal Office, 118 South Eight Tribes Trail in Miami, Oklahoma, during normal working hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). The deadline for filing is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. *Candidates may provide a typed statement in person when filing for candidacy, or email statement to lhickey@new.peoriatribe.com by the filing deadline; all statements will be printed exactly as submitted, no additions or corrections will be made.
Community Meeting
| WHEN: | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | 4:00-6:00 |
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| WHERE: | Peoria Tribal Office Conference Room | 118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK |
| The purpose of the Community Meeting is to discuss FY2018 ICDBG Grant application for the development of a Community Building. | ||
Notice of Special Meeting
Chief Craig Harper of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma announces a special meeting of the Peoria Tribal Committee will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the Tribal Headquarters, 118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, Oklahoma, convening at 6:00 p.m. The agenda will be limited to the application of ICDBG Grant Application. A complete agenda will be posted at the tribal headquarters 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Signed: Craig Harper, Chief