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Sat Aug 15, 2026
Resolutions
Quapaw Nation Business Committee authorizes new signatories and delegates
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee is adopting seven resolutions at its August 15, 2026 meeting. These resolutions authorize specific individuals to conduct business with federal agencies, establish signature authority for enrollment documents, renew membership in national organizations, update bank account signatories, and amend a prior tax commissioner appointment. All resolutions passed with 6 yes votes, 0 no, 1 vacant, and 0 absent.
- Authorizes Jesse Manz McKibben II, Linda Valliere Siegmann, and CFO Eric J. Bohn as bank account signatories; removes all previous signatories
- Renews National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) membership for $12,000; designates McKibben as delegate and Valliere as alternate
- Pays $25,000 for Indian Gaming Association (IGA) 2027 membership; appoints McKibben and Valliere as representatives
- Authorizes business with Bureau of Trust Funds Administration and Bureau of Indian Affairs for six named committee members
- Establishes signature authority on BIA Form 4432 and eagle parts applications for enrollment certification
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QUAPAW NATION
Wn eli ae le in il sas i rd ll all
P.O. Box 765 (918) 542-1853
Quapaw, OK 74363-0765 FAX (918) 542-4694
RESOLUTION NO. 081526-A
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE QUAPAW NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE
MEMBERS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE BUREAU OF TRUST FUNDS
ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe (the "Nation" or the "Tribe" or
"Tribal ") and is governed by the Resolution Authorizing the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to Speak
and Act on Behalf of the Quapaw Nation of Indians, known as the "Governing Resolution" adopted by the
Quapaw Indian Council on August 19, 1956, and approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on
September 20, 1957;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation asserts its jurisdiction to the fullest extent recognized by law over the
lands within the original Quapaw Reservation, as established as a homeland for the Quapaw Nation by the
Treaty of May 13, 1833;
WHEREAS, the Governing Resolution delegates authority to the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to
speak and act on behalf of the Quapaw Nation;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is thus empowered and obligated to transact Tribal
Business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Nation in all matters;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is entrusted and obligated to transact the Nation's
business, including, but not limited to, the Quapaw Nation's economic development, the establishment of
Quapaw Nation enterprises, enacting resolutions, …
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Sat Aug 15, 2026
Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Business Committee to vote on housing, grants, and purchases
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, reports, and electronic polls, and to consider new business items including grants, contracts, and purchases. Key decisions include approving Indian Housing Plans, grant applications, and equipment purchases using federal funds.
- Approve Indian Housing Plan for FY 2025 and FY 2027
- Rural Health Transformation Program Grant
- Department of Energy Unleashing Tribal Energy submission
- Bison Surplus Resolution
- Approval of Contract Accounting Firm FY 25-26
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Agenda
Quapaw Nation BC Regular Meeting Saturday, August 15, 2026
Quapaw Nation Community Building at 9:00 AM
I.
Call to Order
II.
Invocation
III.
Installation of Officers
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Jesse Manz McKibben II, Chair
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Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer
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Shawn Ellick, Member
IV.
Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum
V.
Orders of the Day
VI.
Consent Agenda
1.
Correction and Approval of July 18, 2026, Minutes
2.
Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted
VII.
Business Committee Report
VIII.
Subcommittees Reports
IX.
Executive Director’s Report
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Eric Bohn-Chief Financial Officer, Trenton Stand-Executive Director, Resource Management, Jerri Helms-
Executive Director, Quapaw Facilities Authority, Steva Stand-Executive Director, Tribal Member Services,
George Valliere-Executive Director of Department of Public Safety, Everett Bandy, Executive Director,
Culture, Barry Linduff, Executive Director, Ogahpah Communications
X.
Reading, Correction, and Approval of Electronic Polls
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Poll56607 Approve Indian Housing Plan for FY 2025
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Poll56638 Rural Health Transformation Program Grant
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Poll56643 Submission of Department of Energy Unleashing Tribal Energy
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Poll56644 Bison Surplus Resolution
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Poll56679 Equipment Purchase Using Bureau of Indian (BIA) Funds
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Poll56686 Approval of Consulting Services
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Poll56733 Approve Indian Housing Plan for FY 2027
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Poll56734 Approval of Application for Office on Vi …
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Sat Aug 15, 2026
Electronic Polls
Quapaw Nation approves multiple grants, equipment purchases via electronic polls
This document records the results of nine electronic polls conducted by the Quapaw Nation Business Committee between July 20 and August 12, 2026. All polls were approved, covering grant applications, equipment purchases, and a consulting contract. The agenda is a record of decisions already made, not a discussion of upcoming items.
- Approved Indian Housing Plan for FY 2025 (Poll 56607) and amended resolution 072026-A for corrected FY 2027 plan (Poll 56733)
- Approved applications for Rural Health Transformation Program Grant (Poll 56638) and Department of Energy Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Grant 2 (Poll 56643)
- Authorized request to Intertribal Buffalo Council for donation of surplus bison (Poll 56644)
- Approved equipment purchases using BIA funds: tractor, hay baler, freezer (Poll 56679); Marshal's 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe K9 Unit (Poll 57472); 6 patrol vehicles (Poll 57687)
- Approved consulting services contract with Associates Inc. for litigation support in JS Consultants and Associates, LLC v. Oklahoma Flint, LLP (Poll 56686)
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Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 7/20/2026 7:45 AM
POLL NUMBER: 56607
NAME OF POLL: Approve Indian Housing Plan for FY 2025
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Lexi Winder
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This requested poll is for the approval of the Indian housing plan for the FY 2025.
Submitted to a poll because the due date is the 20th of July.
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Approval Count:
6
Reject Count:
0
Abstain Count:
0
Absent Count:
1
Total Count:
7
Decision:
Approved
Lloyd Buffalo
Absent 07/20/2026 7:45:00 AM
Joey Giveswater
Approve 7/14/2026 20:57:39 PM
Linda Davis
Approve 7/14/2026 16:14:11 PM
Larry Mercer
Approve 7/16/2026 10:37:14 AM
Linda Valliere
Approve 7/14/2026 10:40:24 AM
Manz McKibben
Approve 7/13/2026 16:51:44 PM
Wena Supernaw
Approve 7/13/2026 16:18:32 PM
CERTIFIED DATE: 7/20/2026 7:45 AM
Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 7/20/2026 8:56 AM
POLL NUMBER: 56638
NAME OF POLL: Approval to apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program Grant
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Lexi Winder
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This is for approving a resolution for authorizing the submission of the rural health
transformation program grant application. This was submitted to electronic poll due to the due date
being 07/20/2026.
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
Resolutions
Quapaw Nation enacts new Wildlife Code effective September 1, 2026
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee approved a new Wildlife Code and authorized several grant applications. The body also approved a consulting agreement for the NAGPRA program.
- Enactment of the Quapaw Nation Wildlife Code, effective September 1, 2026
- Approval of NAGPRA consulting services agreement with Madelyn Enlow through October 31, 2026
- Authorization to apply for Office on Violence Against Women transitional housing assistance grants
- Authorization to apply for BIA Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant for mineral recovery at Tar Creek Superfund Site
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QQUAPAW NATION
P.O. Box 765 (918) 542-1853
Quapaw, OK 74363-0765 FAX (918) 542-4694
RE
SOLUTION NO. 062926-A
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION
AND REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA) CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe (the "Nation" or the "Tribe" or
"Tribal '') and is governed by the Resolution Authorizing the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to Speak
and Act on Behalf of the Quapaw Nation of Indians, known as the "Governing Resolution" adopted by the
Quapaw Indian Council on August 19, 1956, and approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on
September 20, 1957;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation asserts its jurisdiction to the fullest extent recognized by law over the
lands within the original Quapaw Reservation, as established as a homeland for the Quapaw Nation by the
Treaty of May 13, 1833;
WHEREAS, the Governing Resolution delegates authority to the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to
speak and act on behalf of the Quapaw Nation;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is thus empowered and obligated to transact Tribal
Business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Nation in all matters;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is entrusted and obligated to transact the Nation's
business, including, but not limited to, the Quapaw Nation's economic development, the establishment of
Quapaw Nation enterprises, enacting resolutions, laws, and policies for the best …
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
Electronic Polls
Tribal council approves five grant applications and consulting agreement via electronic poll
The Quapaw Nation Tribal Council conducted five electronic polls to approve grant applications and a consulting agreement before deadlines. All items received unanimous approval from the seven-member council, with one member absent for three polls. The decisions authorize submissions for federal and foundation grants, including tribal criminal jurisdiction reimbursement, NAGPRA consulting services, violence against women funding, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs energy program.
- Approved NAGPRA consulting services agreement with Madelyn Enlow
- Authorized submission of Office of Violence Against Women FY26 transitional housing assistance grants application
- Approved submission of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation learning abroad grant
- Authorized submission of Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Energy Development Capacity Program Grant
- Authorized submission of special tribal criminal jurisdiction reimbursement program notice of opportunity for 2025
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Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 6/23/2026 2:10 PM
POLL NUMBER: 55773
NAME OF POLL: Notice of Reimbursement Opportunity
REQUESTED BY: Brent Divine
PREPARED BY: Wena Supernaw
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is for authorizing the submission of a special tribal criminal jurisdiction
reimbursement program notice of opportunity to apply for Reimbursement of Expenses for the calendar
year 2025. This was sent to a poll because the due date to submit the grant is July 9th.
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DECISION SUMMARY
Approval Count: 7
Reject Count: 0
Abstain Count: 0
Absent Count: 0
Total Count: 7
Decision: Approved
Lloyd Buffalo Approve 6/23/2026 9:47:45 AM
Joey Giveswater Approve 6/23/2026 10:03:38 AM
Linda Davis Approve 6/22/2026 16:53:44 PM
Larry Mercer Approve 6/22/2026 17:00:36 PM
Linda Valliere Approve 6/23/2026 11:53:15 AM
Manz McKibben Approve 6/22/2026 20:08:14 PM
Wena Supernaw Approve 6/22/2026 17:49:25 PM
CERTIFIED DATE: 6/23/2026 2:10 PM
Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 6/29/2026 4:20 PM
POLL NUMBER: 55795
NAME OF POLL: Approve NAGPRA Consulting Services Agreement
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Brent Divine
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is for approving the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act (NAGPRA) consulting service agreement with Madelyn Enlow. This was sent to a poll to meet t …
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Business Committee to hold routine meeting with no major decisions
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2026, at the Community Building. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports, and electronic polls, with no substantive decisions listed.
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✓ Decided: Quapaw Business Committee approves 9 resolutions, wildlife code, tax commissioner appointment
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee approved all items on its agenda, including nine new resolutions, the Quapaw Nation Wildlife Code, and an amended tax commissioner appointment. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent, except the tax commissioner appointment which passed 4-2. The committee also approved the consent agenda and electronic polls.
- Approved June 20, 2026 meeting minutes and directors' reports (6-0)
- Approved electronic polls including NAGPRA consulting and grant applications (6-0)
- Removed from table and approved Resolution 062026-D appointing tax commissioner with amendments (4-2)
- Removed from table and approved Resolution 051626-I Quapaw Nation Wildlife Code (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 071826-A USDA Forest Service Programmatic Agreement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 071826-B Ottawa County RWD #7 Right-of-Way (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 071826-E Adopt Energy and Utility Ordinance (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 071826-F Establish Endowment Funds (6-0)
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Agenda
Quapaw Nation BC Regular Meeting Saturday, July 18, 2026
Quapaw Nation Community Building at 9:00 AM
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction and Approval of June 20, 2026, Minutes
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted
VI. Business Committee Report
VII. Subcommittees Reports
VIII. Executive Director’s Report
• Eric Bohn-Chief Financial Officer, Trenton Stand-Executive Director, Resource
Management,
Jerri Helms-Executive Director, Quapaw Facilities Authority, Steva Stand-Executive
Director, Tribal Member Services, George Valliere-Executive Director of Department of
Public Safety,
Everett Bandy, Executive Director, Culture, Barry Linduff, Executive Director, Ogahpah
Communications
IX. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Electronic Polls
• Poll55773 Notice of Reimbursement Opportunity
• Poll55795 Approve NAGPRA Consulting Services Agreement
• Poll55867 Approve Application for Office on Violence against Women Funding
• Poll56546 Authorize Submission of Robert Wood Johnson Grant
• Poll56547 Approval to submit to BIA TEDC program Grant
X. Old Business
• 062026-D Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Member
• 051626-I Approval of Quapaw Nation Wildlife code
XI. New Business
• 071826-A USDA Forest Service Programmatic Agreement
• 071826-B Ottawa County Rural Water District #7 Right-Of-Way
• 071826-C …
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Minutes
Quapaw Nation Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Community Building, Saturday, July 18, 2026
I.
Call to Order: 9:01 AM.
II. Invocation: Trenton Stand.
III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer:
•
Wena Supernaw, Chair
Present
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Manz McKibben, Vice-Chair
Present
•
Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer
Present
•
Larry Mercer, Member
Present
•
Linda Davis, Member
Present
•
Lloyd Buffalo, Member
Absent
•
Joey Giveswater, Member
Present
•
Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer, declared Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day: by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer.
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction & Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2026, BC Meeting minutes were presented for
approval.
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted: The Directors'
and Subcommittees' Reports for the period ending June 20, 2026, were submitted to the Quapaw
Nation Business Committee.
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No corrections noted.
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Vote: 6 yes, 0 no, 0 vacant, and 1 absent.
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Adopted the meeting minutes of June 20, 2026, and approved the Director’s and Subcommittees'
reports as submitted.
VI. Business Committee Report:
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Vice-Chair, Manz McKibben, discussed the Economic Development conference that he and
secretary-Treasurer, Linda Valliere attended.
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Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Valliere provided a financial update for Quapaw Casino for the month
ending May 31st, Downstream Casino for the month ending June 30t …
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Sat Jul 4, 2026
General Council
Quapaw Nation council to vote on 2027 budget and elect new Business Committee members
The Quapaw Nation General Council will meet on July 4, 2026, to approve minutes from past meetings, receive the Treasurer’s Report, conduct elections for leadership roles, and discuss old and new business including the 2027 draft budget and NAGPRA updates. The meeting will also include a candidate forum for Business Committee elections.
- Approval of July 4, 2025, and March 21, 2026, General Council Minutes
- Elections for Tribal Princess, Junior Tribal Princess, Powwow Committee Chairman, Grievance Committee (3 terms), and Ethics Commission (2 terms)
- Candidate forum for Business Committee Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and Member elections
- Quapaw Nation 2027 Draft Budget discussion
- NAGPRA Update & 2027 Budget presentation
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QUAPAW NATION
GENERAL COUNCIL AGENDA
DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT PAVILION
July 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. DECLARATION OF QUORUM
IV. ORDERS OF THE DAY
V. WELCOME
VI. READING/CORRECTION/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
o July 4, 2025, General Council Minutes.
o March 21, 2026, Special General Council Minutes.
VII. TREASURER’S REPORT
VIII. ELECTIONS
o Tribal Princess
o Junior Tribal Princess
o Powwow Committee Chairman
o Fill three (3) Grievance Committee Even-year Terms Ending 2028
o Fill two (2) Ethics Commission Even-year Terms Ending 2028
IX. OLD BUSINESS
o Quapaw Nation Prosecutor Update
o Bear Legislation Memo
X. NEW BUSINESS
o Ogahpah Wisdom Keepers
o Grievance Committee Policies & Procedures Draft
o Ethics Commission
o Election Committee
o Constitution Committee
o Downstream Development Authority & Quapaw Casino Authority.
o Quapaw Nation 2027 Draft Budget
o Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Update & 2027 Budget
o Business Committee Compensation
XI. CANDIDATE FORUM (All candidates will have 5 minutes each)
o Business Committee Chair Annual Election;
• Jesse Manz McKibben II
• Amy Panther-Kvistad
o Business Committee Secretary-Treasurer Election;
• Linda Valliere
• Virginia Mouse
o Business Committee Member Election;
• Shawn Ellick
• Mary “Heather” Dismuke
• James E Gilmore
• Geraldine “Jerri” Montgomery
• William “Bill” Griffin
XII. OPEN FORUM
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Sat Jun 20, 2026
Electronic Polls
Quapaw approves three grants and delegation of authority in electronic polls
The Quapaw government conducted three electronic polls to approve funding applications and organizational authority. All three polls passed unanimously with 7 approvals and no rejections or abstentions. The votes were certified between May 20 and May 29, 2026.
- Approved Community Forestry and Food Sovereignty Grant from Arbor Day Foundation
- Approved application for BIA Energy and Mineral Development Program Grant
- Delegated authority to DDA to hire and set compensation for Primary Management officials
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Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 5/20/2026 11:21 AM
POLL NUMBER: 55166
NAME OF POLL: Applying for Forestry & Food Sovereignty Grant
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Brent Divine
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is to approve the acceptance of the Community Forestry and Food
Sovereignty Grant, community roots program, funded by the Arbor Day Foundation. This was sent to a
poll because the Arbor Day Foundation asked for this to be expedited so that they can distribute the
federal funds as soon as possible.
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DECISION SUMMARY
Approval Count: 7
Reject Count: 0
Abstain Count: 0
Absent Count: 0
Total Count: 7
Decision: Approved
Lloyd Buffalo Approve 5/19/2026 8:39:45 AM
Joey Giveswater Approve 5/20/2026 7:04:00 AM
Linda Davis Approve 5/19/2026 8:54:51 AM
Larry Mercer Approve 5/19/2026 8:31:15 AM
Linda Valliere Approve 5/20/2026 6:55:54 AM
Manz McKibben Approve 5/19/2026 7:44:28 AM
Wena Supernaw Approve 5/19/2026 11:47:10 AM
CERTIFIED DATE: 5/20/2026 11:21 AM
Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 5/22/2026 10:25 AM
POLL NUMBER: 55248
NAME OF POLL: Approval to Submit BIA Energy & Mineral Development Program Grant
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Brent Divine
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is for authorizing a request to apply for the BIA Energy and Mineral
Development Program Grant. This w …
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Sat Jun 20, 2026
Business Committee
Business Committee to vote on grants, purchases, and land-use decisions
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee will meet to review routine reports, approve electronic polls on grants and agreements, and act on new business including land-use authorizations, ordinance amendments, and equipment purchases. The meeting is procedural with multiple approvals and appointments.
- Approve Arbor Day Foundation Agreement via Poll55166
- Authorize submission of BIA Energy & Mineral Development Program Grant via Poll55248
- Purchase Request: QFSA Blast Freezer Electrical Upgrades
- Amend Quapaw Casino Authority Charter (062026-G)
- Approve Business Site Leasing Ordinance (062026-I)
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✓ Decided: Business Committee approves multiple grants, land use, and equipment purchases
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee approved several resolutions including grant submissions, land use authorizations, and equipment purchases. The committee also approved four $500 donations and amended charters for casino authorities. One appointment for Tax Commissioner-Vice-Chair was denied.
- Approved Resolution 062026-B: Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Chairman (7-0)
- Denied Resolution 062026-C: Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Vice-Chair (3-3)
- Approved Resolution 062026-G and 062026-H: Amending Quapaw Casino and Downstream Development Authority Charters (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 062026-L and 062026-M: Use of Trust-Restricted Land S 22 Lot 2 and Lot 3 (7-0)
- Approved purchase requests for blast freezer electrical upgrades, admin fence, 2027 Ford Transit Van, 4650 Tractor, and Vermeer Hay Mower (7-0)
- Approved grant submissions for Kinship Navigator, Robert Wood Johnson, and HHS funding (7-0)
- Approved four $500 donations for FBLA-Jack, McCormick dance, Benjamin golf, and Koda golf (7-0)
- Tabled Business Site Leasing Ordinance and Ka-Ni Holding Ventures Inc. Budget Extension until July 18, 2026 (7-0)
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Agenda
Quapaw Nation BC Regular Meeting Saturday, June 20, 2026,
Quapaw Nation Community Building at 9:00 AM
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction and Approval of May 16, 2026, Minutes
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted
VI. Business Committee Report
VII. Subcommittees Reports
VIII. Executive Director’s Report
Eric Bohn-Chief Financial Officer, Trenton Stand-Executive Director, Resource Management,
Jerri Helms-Executive Director, Quapaw Facilities Authority, Steva Stand-Executive Director, Tribal Member
Services, George Valliere-Executive Director of Department of Public Safety,
Everett Bandy-Executive Director, Culture, Barry Linduff-Executive Director, Ogahpah Communications
IX. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Electronic Polls
Poll55166 Approve Arbor Day Foundation Agreement
Poll55248 Approval to Submit BIA Energy & Mineral Development Program Grant
Poll55475 Delegation of Authority to DDA to Negotiate, Hire, and Discharge Primary Management Officials
and Set Compensation
X. New Business
062026-A Authorize Submission of Relevant Grant
062026-B Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Chairman
062026-C Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Vice-Chair
062026-D Appointment of Quapaw Nation Tax Commissioner-Member
062026-E Authorize Submission of Kinship Navigator Grant
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Minutes
Quapaw Nation Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Community Building, Saturday, June 20, 2026
I. Call to Order: 9:00 AM.
II. Invocation: George Valliere.
III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer:
• Wena Supernaw, Chair Present
• Manz McKibben, Vice-Chair Present
• Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer Present
• Larry Mercer, Member Present
• Linda Davis, Member Present
• Lloyd Buffalo, Member Present
• Joey Giveswater, Member Present
• Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer, declared Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day: by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer.
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction & Approval of Minutes: May 16, 2026, BC Meeting minutes were presented for
approval.
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted: The Directors'
and Subcommittees' Reports for the period ending May 16, 2026, were submitted to the Quapaw
Nation Business Committee.
• No corrections noted.
• Vote: 7 yes, 0 no, 0 vacant, and 0 absent.
• Adopted the meeting minutes of May 16, 2026, and approved the Director’s and Subcommittees'
reports as submitted.
VI. Business Committee Report:
• A moment of silence was given for tribal members who have perished.
• Member Manz McKibben discussed the Sovereignty Symposium and Joplin Third Thursday.
• Secretary-Treasurer Linda Valliere provided an update for Quapaw Casino for the month ending
April 30th, Downstream Casino for the month ending May 31St, and …
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Sat Jun 20, 2026
Resolutions
Quapaw Nation approves $345,959 forestry grant and mineral research request
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee adopted three resolutions: one approving a $345,959 Community Forestry and Food Sovereignty Grant to address canopy loss and food insecurity, another authorizing a grant application to assess rare earth minerals at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, and a third delegating hiring authority for the Downstream Development Authority.
- Approves $345,959 Community Forestry and Food Sovereignty Grant from Arbor Day Foundation
- Authorizes application for BIA Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant to assess rare earth/critical minerals at Tar Creek Superfund Site
- Delegates authority to Downstream Development Authority (DDA) to hire, fire, and set compensation for Primary Management Officials without prior Business Committee approval
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QUAPAW NATION
P.O. Box 765 (918) 542-1853
Quapaw, OK 74363-0765 FAX (918) 542-4694
RE
SOLUTION NO. 052026-A
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY
FORESTRY AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY GRANT, COMMUNITY ROOTS PROGRAM
FUNDED BY THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe (the "Nation" or the "Tribe" or
"Tribal '') and is governed by the Resolution Authorizing the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to Speak
and Act on Behalf of the Quapaw Nation of Indians, known as the "Governing Resolution" adopted by the
Quapaw Indian Council on August 19, 1956, and approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on
September 20, 1957;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation asserts its jurisdiction to the fullest extent recognized by law over the
lands within the original Quapaw Reservation, as established as a homeland for the Quapaw Nation by the
Treaty of May 13, 1833;
WHEREAS, the Governing Resolution delegates authority to the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to
speak and act on behalf of the Quapaw Nation;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is thus empowered and obligated to transact Tribal
Business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Nation in all matters;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation Business Committee is entrusted and obligated to transact the Nation's
business, including, but not limited to, the Quapaw Nation's economic development, the establishment of
Quapaw Nation enterprises, enacting resolutions, l …
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Sat May 16, 2026
Electronic Polls
Quapaw Nation approves tribal clean energy agreement and recruiting services
This document records two electronic polls that were already approved by the Quapaw Nation. The first poll authorized a scope of work for an Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Agreement to use DOE Grid Deployment funds. The second poll approved a recruiting services agreement to hire a Project Manager for the Environmental Department.
- Authorized execution of scope of work for Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Agreement (approved 7-0)
- Approved recruiting services agreement for a Project Manager position in the Environmental Department (approved 7-0)
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Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 4/23/2026 7:06 AM
POLL NUMBER: 53968
NAME OF POLL: Authorizing The Execution of Scope of Work
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Brent Divine
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is for authorizing the execution of the scope of work for the Alliance for
Tribal Clean Energy Agreement. This was sent to a poll because we need to utilize our currently
approved and available DOE Grid Deployment funds before the larger grant opens.
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DECISION SUMMARY
Approval Count: 7
Reject Count: 0
Abstain Count: 0
Absent Count: 0
Total Count: 7
Decision: Approved
Lloyd Buffalo Approve 4/21/2026 15:43:21 PM
Joey Giveswater Approve 4/22/2026 13:11:43 PM
Linda Davis Approve 4/21/2026 13:30:38 PM
Larry Mercer Approve 4/21/2026 15:35:01 PM
Linda Valliere Approve 4/22/2026 7:46:04 AM
Manz McKibben Approve 4/22/2026 7:15:48 AM
Wena Supernaw Approve 4/21/2026 15:14:02 PM
CERTIFIED DATE: 4/23/2026 7:06 AM
Documentation of an Electronic Poll
DATE: 4/30/2026 6:55 AM
POLL NUMBER: 53983
NAME OF POLL: Approval of Recruiting Services Agreement
REQUESTED BY: Wena Supernaw
PREPARED BY: Brent Divine
BRIEF EXPLANATION: This poll is to approve an agreement between the Quapaw Nation and a
Recruiting Service company. This company will identify and contact potential candidates and present
qualified candidat …
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Sat May 16, 2026
Resolutions
Quapaw Nation authorizes microgrid project and land use for farming
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee approved resolutions regarding clean energy infrastructure, professional recruiting for environmental projects, and the use of trust lands for agriculture. These actions aim to support economic development and environmental remediation.
- Authorization of a scope of work for a proposed microgrid between Highway 137 and Whitebird Street
- Agreement with a recruiting service to hire a Project Manager for Superfund remediation and environmental projects
- Authorization of a lease assignment for farming and grazing on trust/restricted land
- Execution of an agreement with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and MW Strategies
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QUAPAW NATION
P.O. Box 765 (918) 542-1853
Quapaw, OK 74363-0765 FAX (918) 542-4694
RESOLUTION NO. 042326-A
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR
THE ALLIAN
CE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
QUAPAW NATION AND STRATEGIES.
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe (the "Nation" or the "Tribe" or "Tribal
'') and is governed by the Resolution Authorizing the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to Speak and Act on
Behalf of the Quapaw Nation of Indians, known as the "Governing Resolution" adopted by the Quapaw Indian
Council on August 19, 1956, and approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on September 20, 1957;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw Nation asserts its jurisdiction to the fullest extent recognized by law over the lands
within the original Quapaw Reservation, as established as a homeland for the Quapaw Nation by the Treaty of
May 13, 1833;
WHEREAS, the Gove rning Resolution delegates authority to the Quapaw Nation Business Committee to speak
and act on behalf of the Quapaw Nation;
WHEREAS, the Quapaw N ation Business Committee is thus empowered and obligated to transact Tribal
Business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Nation in all matters;
WHEREAS, the Qua paw Nation Business Committee is entrusted and obligated to transact the Nation's
business, including, but not limited to, the Quapaw Nation's economic development, the establishment of
Quapaw Nation enterprises, enacting resolutions …
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Sat May 16, 2026
Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Business Committee to vote on land actions and grants
The Quapaw Nation Business Committee will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2026, at the Community Building. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, reports from directors, and votes on electronic polls. New business covers land trust actions, grants, internal agreements, and purchases.
- Amend resolution to take 282.99 acres into trust
- Submit QNMS Highway Safety Grant
- Authorize sale of lots
- Purchase request for Fire & EMS Ambulance Conversion
- Approve Wildlife Code enactment
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✓ Decided: Business Committee approves land trust and various tribal resolutions
The Business Committee approved multiple resolutions concerning land trust, land exchanges, and a highway safety grant. The committee also authorized several community donations and tabled the enactment of a wildlife code. Electronic polls regarding recruiting services and scope of work were also approved.
- Approved Resolution 051626-A to take 282.99 acres into trust (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 051626-B for QNMS Highway Safety Grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 051626-F to authorize land exchange (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 051626-H for Fire & EMS ambulance conversion purchase (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 051626-I regarding the Wildlife Code until July 18, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 051626-J for Child Welfare Respite Care (6-1)
- Approved $5,000 donation to Quapaw Native American Church (7-0)
- Approved $500 donations to NEO Dirtbags 18U and Wyandotte Youth Football Camp (7-0)
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Agenda
Quapaw Nation BC Regular Meeting Saturday, May 16, 2026,
Quapaw Nation Community Building at 9:00 AM
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction and Approval of April 18, 2026, Minutes
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted
VI. Business Committee Report
VII. Subcommittees Reports
VIII. Executive Director’s Report
• Eric Bohn-Chief Financial Officer
• Trenton Stand-Executive Director, Resource Management
• Jerri Helms-Executive Director, Quapaw Facilities Authority
• Steva Stand-Executive Director, Tribal Member Services
• George Valliere-Executive Director of Department of Public Safety
• Everett Bandy-Executive Director, Culture
• Barry Linduff-Executive Director, Ogahpah Communications
IX. Reading, Correction, and Approval of Electronic Polls
• Poll53968 Authorizing The Execution of Scope of Work
• Poll53983 Approval of Recruiting Services Agreement
X. New Business
• 051626-A Amend Resolution 022126-E SOI take 282.99 Acres Into Trust
• 051626-B Submission of QNMS Highway Safety Grant
• 051626-C Amend Internal Memorandums of Understanding
• 051626-D Authorize the Advertisement & Sale of Lots
• 051626-E Approve Probate Initiative Support Agreement
• 051626-F Authorize Land Exchange
• 051626-G Authorize Use of Trust Restricted Land 920 S 1025
• 051626-H Purchase Request-Fire &EMS-Ambulance Conversion
• 051 …
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Minutes
Quapaw Nation Business Committee
Quapaw Nation Community Building, Saturday, May 16, 2026
I. Call to Order: 9:00 AM.
II. Invocation: George Valliere.
III. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer:
Wena Supernaw, Chair Present
Manz McKibben, Vice-Chair Present
Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer Present
Larry Mercer, Member Present
Linda Davis, Member Present
Lloyd Buffalo, Member Present
Joey Giveswater, Member Present
Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer, declared Quorum
IV. Orders of the Day: by Linda Valliere, Secretary-Treasurer.
V. Consent Agenda
1. Correction & Approval of Minutes: April 18, 2026, BC Meeting minutes were presented for
approval.
2. Approval/Disapproval of Directors' and Subcommittees' Reports submitted: The Directors'
and Subcommittees' Reports for the period ending April 18, 2026, were submitted to the Quapaw
Nation Business Committee.
No corrections noted.
Vote: 7 yes, 0 no, 0 vacant, and 0 absent.
Adopted the meeting minutes of April 18, 2026, and approved the Director’s and Subcommittees'
reports as submitted.
VI. Business Committee Report:
A moment of silence was given for tribal members who have perished.
Member Larry Mercer gave an update and thanked all who assisted in completing the O-ga-xpa Ti-
kde Homes project.
Member Manz McKibben thanked all who assisted in the Community Trash Pickup on May 8th.
Secretary-Treasurer Linda Vallier …
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💰 Federal awards (top 3 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $228,375 | 3M TECHNICAL CERAMICS QUAPAW, LLC Department of Defense · POTASSIUM TETRABORA |
| $8,400 | TOWN OF QUAPAW Department of the Interior · 14 CALLS PER FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL |
| $800 | TOWN OF QUAPAW Department of the Interior · 1 CALL PER FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 @ $800 PER |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.