Administration On Aging | Delaware Nation https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov Official Website Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:02:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Delaware-Nation-Seal-Vector-Logo-Black-Text-32x32.gif Administration On Aging | Delaware Nation https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov 32 32 Elders Valentines Celebration Brings Happiness And Love https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/elders-valentines-celebration-brings-happiness-and-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elders-valentines-celebration-brings-happiness-and-love Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:57:36 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=42154

ANADARKO, OK — Valentine’s Day is back! Loving joy filled the halls of the Administration on Aging building during a celebration for elders 60 and older. Participants arrived to sign in and were served a delicious Italian spaghetti meal with tasty treats and a chocolate fountain for dipping fruit and marshmallows. Director Wyndi Caraker and her team of Tribal coworkers catered to the guests then Wyndi hosted a game of Bingo where several winners hand-selected great prizes!

The Nation would like to thank the elders who participated, and we hope you had a safe and wonderful Valentine’s day!

View all photos at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.743132020557057&type=3

Story & Photos by Public Relations Officer Wesley Boone 2/14/2023

]]> Join Us On January 19, 2023 For Turquoise Thursday https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/join-us-on-january-19-2023-for-turquoise-thursday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-us-on-january-19-2023-for-turquoise-thursday Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:07:11 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=41064 January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are nearly twice as likely to develop cervical cancer compared to White women. Cervical cancer can be prevented and is curable if found early. Turquoise Thursday is a national cervical cancer awareness campaign created by AICAF for  AI/AN communities. The aim of Turquoise Thursday is to increase awareness about the importance of cervical cancer screening and encourage all women to stay up to date on cancer screenings. We invite people of all ages to join us in raising awareness of cervical cancer in Indian country by wearing turquoise clothing and/or jewelry and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #TurquoiseThursday. This is a national campaign on a digital platform so community members are welcome to participate from anywhere!

Wear Turquoise.

Wear turquoise clothing and/or jewelry to raise awareness about cervical cancer screening and early detection in AI/AN communities. Invite friends, family, and coworkers at your organization or business to wear turquoise.

Share.

Share a picture of yourself wearing turquoise on social media and use the hashtag #TurquoiseThursday. Tell your friends and family about Turquoise Thursday. Inspire your network to take action by sharing posts from our Turquoise Thursday Social Media Toolkit.

Get screened.

Women should start screening at 21 years. Pledge to talk to your healthcare provider about cervical cancer screening options. Schedule your next Pap test or HPV test. Tell us why you will get cervical cancer screening by sharing this sign on social media. Use hashtag #TurquoiseThursday.

Get the HPV vaccine.

People ages 9 to 26 years can prevent HPV-related cancers by getting the HPV vaccine. Melissa Buffalo (Meskwaki), AICAF CEO, shared story about how she talked with her daughter about the HPV vaccine. Learn more about the HPV vaccine at our resources page.

Learn.

Engage with us the entire month of January as we share culturally tailored cervical cancer screening resources, toolkits, and webinars. Stay informed about cervical cancer, screening, and early detection. Share our education and awareness materials with your relatives.

Share story.

Read the cervical cancer stories from the AICAF Survivor Stories Series. This collection of stories centers experiences and wisdom of AI/AN cancer survivors to inspire people to be proactive about their health. Share these stories with the people in your life to lift up the importance of cervical health, screening, and early detection.

]]> The Elders Turkey Giveaway Was A Success https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/the-elders-turkey-giveaway-was-a-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-elders-turkey-giveaway-was-a-success Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:25:05 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40928

ANADARKO, OK — Delaware Nation hosted an elder’s turkey giveaway event in the Administration on Aging building within the Tribal Complex. Social Services & Maintenance staff served all the participating Tribal elders, 60 years and older on a first come, first serve basis without holds or deliveries. Elders filled out a small survey and then were assisted in transporting their 20lb Butterball Premium turkeys to their vehicles. Participants were asked to present a copy of their tribal enrollment card. If participants were picking up for an elder, they were limited to picking up 2 turkeys and were required to have a copy of the enrollment verification for the elder(s) they were picking up for, including submitting a completed survey by the elder. A General Welfare Elder Thanksgiving Supplement Assistance Program fund also assists in the amount of $35.00 to Delaware Nation enrolled elders (60+) with the purchase of a Thanksgiving turkey or groceries. This funding made available to Delaware Nation elders Nationwide until November 30, 2022. Wanìshi to all the elders that participated in receiving their free turkey!

By Wesley Boone Public Relations 11/10/2022 | Photos by Wesley Boone

Tribal Elders: Clinton Cobb Jr., Patricia Schoenmaker, & Stephanie Keller

Ivy Smith – Grant Manager, Nicole Jones – Social Services Administrative Assistant & Keli Ballou – Enrollment Assistant

]]> MIPPA Fall Fest Outreach & Health Walk Event Invokes Healthy Lifestyles https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/mippa-fall-fest-outreach-health-walk-event-invokes-healthy-lifestyles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mippa-fall-fest-outreach-health-walk-event-invokes-healthy-lifestyles Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:12:00 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40867
ANADARKO, OK — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Delaware Nation Administration on Aging (AOA) & the Community Health Representative (CHR) joined forces to host a successful Health event for the Fall season, in the AOA building within the Tribal complex, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST).

The purpose of the event was to inform citizens about the benefits available through Medicare Part D, Low Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Program & Medicare prevention benefits, and screenings.

Participants were welcome to come and go as they pleased & there were lots of prizes and snacks available to them! Those that completed the 1K Health Walk received a goodies bag and t-shirt! Wanìshi to Wichita & Affiliated Tribes, Lawton IHS, Navigating through Medicare, Cheyenne & Arapaho CHR Program, and everyone who arrived in the name of good health for a fun and educational community event!

By Wesley Boone Public Relations 10/14/2022 | Photos by Wesley Boone

1K Health Walk participants making their lap around the Gold River Casino Parking lot.

CHR Assistant – Seretta Gonzales, AOA Director – Wyndi Caraker, & CHR Director – Ambrea Marshall

Participants receiving health information from the Cheyenne & Arapaho CHR Program

]]> Elders Thanksgiving Dinner https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/events/elders-thanksgiving-dinner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elders-thanksgiving-dinner Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:16:20 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40580 Delaware Nation Invites You To The…

Elders Thanksgiving Dinner

Come give thanks with us, celebrate, eat, visit and let AOA serve you!

November 17, 2022 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Delaware Nation AOA Building | Let Abbie know if need a ride!

]]> Community Health Representative Health Fair https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/events/community-health-representative-health-fair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-health-representative-health-fair Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:45:34 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40421 Delaware Nation CHR is hosting a health fair event this FRIDAY, October 14, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Administration on Aging building within the Delaware Nation tribal complex.

Event Includes:

  • 1 Mile Health Walk
  • AOA MIPPA
  • Presentation
  • Flu Shots
  • DOOR PRIZES
  • VENDORS
]]> MIPPA Fall Fest Outreach & Health Walk https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/events/mippa-fall-fest-outreach-health-walk-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mippa-fall-fest-outreach-health-walk Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:29:36 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40415 DELAWARE NATION

Two (2) Miles North of Anadarko, OK

On US Highway 281

In the AOA/CHR Building

WHEN: October 14, 2022 from

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)

WHERE: Delaware Nation AOA

WHY: To inform you about the benefits available to you through Medicare Part D, Low Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Program and Medicare Prevention benefits and screenings.

You are welcome to come & go!

Snacks and prizes will be available.

]]> Delaware Nation Drum & Native Song Classes START TONIGHT! https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/delaware-nation-drum-native-song-classes-start-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delaware-nation-drum-native-song-classes-start-today Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:46:48 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=40405 ATTENTION:
CLASSES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO 103 West Broadway at the cultural preservation building for tonight’s meeting!

Delaware Nation Drum & Native Song Class

Instructors: Michael Meeks II & Jimmy Reeder

October 11, 18, 25 – November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2022.
Tuesday evenings – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
The Delaware Nation AOA Building (at the Tribal Complex)
31064 U.S. Highway 281 – Anadarko, OK

The Delaware Nation Cultural Preservation office encourages everyone to come learn and share in Delaware/Caddo drumming, singing and other local tribal song and dance.

For more information: contact Evelyn G. Kionute, Event Coordinator, Inga Burkhardt, Events Assistant, or Sonnie Allen, Director at 405-247-1024.

]]> Delaware Nation Receives Congressional Art Competition Winning Painting From Tribal Citizen https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/delaware-nation-receives-congressional-art-competition-winning-painting-from-tribal-citizen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delaware-nation-receives-congressional-art-competition-winning-painting-from-tribal-citizen Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:21:33 +0000 https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/?p=37625
ANADARKO, OK — Just before President Deborah Dotson made a motion to adjourn the 2021 General Council meeting, she praised tribal citizen Lilyanna Rangel for donating her congressional art competition winning and best 46th Annual Native American Art Show competition-winning painting titled, “Maya Angelou’s Words,” to the Nation. This painting was displayed in the halls of congress and was featured on News 9 in Oklahoma City, OK. It is an incredible honor to receive such a powerful work of art from one of the very own citizens of Delaware Nation!

By Wesley Boone Public Relations 6/19/2021

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