President Deborah Dotson with Mission Elementary School Principal Leah Bauman

ANADARKO, OK — On behalf of Delaware Nation, President Deborah Dotson was delighted to deliver a donation check for $4,800 to Mission Elementary, accepted by Principal Leah Bauman. The donation will grant Mission Elementary staff the funding needed to meet their UnFundraiser goal to provide a better learning experience by upgrading and creating more ways to increase student activity.

We appreciate the support of our community partners who help us keep our activity account flourishing so that we can provide awards, incentives, equipment, and classroom materials for our students. You’re the best! Thank you, Mission Elementary’s Facebook page posted.

Delaware Nation’s donation to Mission Elementary is another example of how the Tribe is United with Oklahoma!

Story & Photos by Wesley Boone Public Relations Officer 3/6/2023

ANADARKO, OK — Mission Elementary teams up with Delaware Nation Environmental Programs to educate students on the benefits of replacing plastic water bottles with a cleaner, reusable, alternative solution; Metal Eco Warrior water bottles!

Student Support Coordinator Cherica Eckiwaudah was concerned about the number of plastic water bottles used by students. She reached out to Delaware Nation Environmental Programs to provide this educational and informational opportunity.

Environmental Programs Director Jaclyn McCasland presented an interactive slideshow presentation for the students to view while they ate their lunch. Jackie provided reasons why plastic water bottles are less beneficial to us and the environment. Students were allowed to interact by answering questions and providing engaging responses.

Jackie reiterated the fact that stainless steel water bottles are better for you. Why? According to Jackie’s educational presentation, stainless steel water bottles help you avoid BPA, they don’t contain other harmful chemicals, keep mold and other bacteria at bay, are sustainable, require fewer resources and less energy, don’t retain flavors, and tap water tastes better than bottled, they keep your water hot or cold for longer, they’re cheaper and convenient. Environmental Programs provided enough water bottles for the students at Mission to encourage ditching plastic water bottle habits.

Delaware Nation would like to thank the Mission Elementary teaching staff that coordinated with Environmental Programs in making this event a tremendous success! Wanìshi!

*By Wesley Boone Public Relations 3/22/2022