Available Programs
| Name | Description | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal Council | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis et feugiat mi. Sed lacinia | Goverment |
| Social Services | This service provides financial assistance to those with an immediate, income-based need for essential items such as food, clothing, shelter and utilities. | Community, Residents, Resources, Social Services, programslider |
| Legislative Branch | The Legislative Branch of Government has been instrumental in this effective collaboration by conducting public hearings and monthly meetings as outlined in the Tribes Constitution. | Goverment |
| Department of Labor | The mission of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Adult Education Program is to highlight the knowledge, truth, and wisdom of the Tsistsistas and Hinono’ei people so that our citizens can grow personally and professionally while pursuing responsible, productive lives. | Community, Residents |
| Justice | Department of Justice, provides legal support and services to the Tribes’ governmental branches. | Community, Tribal |
| Judicial Branch | The Judicial Branch is comprised of one Supreme Court, one Trial Court, and other lower courts of special jurisdiction, as deemed necessary by the Legislature by lawn and other forums of special jurisdiction for traditional dispute resolution. | Goverment |
| Housing Assistance | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Department of Housing (CATDOH)’s mission is to provide affordable, safe and decent housing while promoting self-sufficiency through employment, education and economic stability to income-eligible Native American families. | Elder Services |
| Gaming Commission | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Gaming Commission's mission is to protect and regulate tribal assets. | Resources |
| Education | Empowering our People through developing skills for lifelong learning to soar to new heights in education, for their family, future, and themselves. | Resources |
| Casino | 24-hour casino offering poker, blackjack, slots, shows & an American restaurant & sports bar. | Leisure |
| Requirements For Tribal Enrollment | Enrollment | |
| Burial Program | Providing help after the loss of a loved one, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Burial Program offers financial assistance for meals and transportation, funeral services and headstones. | Enrollment |
| Funeral Application | Which funeral home to use after the death of a loved one is a decision left to the family. | Enrollment |
| Headstone Application | Enrollment | |
| Elder Home Repair | The Elder Home Repair Program is a tribally funded program doing major repairs on homes for the elders. At present the construction crews are working in El Reno. | Community, Residents, Tribal, Housing, Construction |
| HUDVASH | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Housing Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing program (HUDVASH) is a collaborative effort between the Tribes, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. | Community, Residents, Tribal, Housing, Resident Services |
| Residential Services | Home Ownership is the main function of Resident Services. Resident Services maintains the Waiting List, which is based on first come, first serve and based on three of the eligible applicant’s location preference. | Community, Residents, Services, Tribal, Housing |
| Emergency Youth Shelter | Our main goal here at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Emergency Youth Shelter is to ensure a safe, comfortable and protective environment for the children who come through our doors. | Community, Residents, Services, Tribal, Housing, Social Services |
| Food Distribution | Program Goals: To assist eligible households with receiving USDA foods. | Community, Programs, Residents, Tribal, Social Services |
| Indian Child Welfare | The Indian Child Welfare Program goal is to provide quality services in child custody proceedings, re-unify children and parents and advocate for families. | Community, Residents, Tribal, Social Services |
| Domestic Violence | The Domestic Violence Program's goal is to provide services to tribal members in the state of Oklahoma and other Native Americans that are living in the service area. | Community, Resources, Tribal, Social Services |
| Child Care | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Child Development Program strives to instill different life experiences in our youth to help them prepare for their future with the skills needed to live as productive adults. | Community, Programs, Services, Tribal, Education |
| Head Start | Providing high quality, early childhood services for children and families, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Head Start Program strives to reflect our traditional culture in all service areas. | Community, Services, Resources, Tribal, Education |
| Higher Education | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Higher Education Scholarships are available to tribal members throughout the U.S. Application deadline are June 1st for Fall term; November 1st for Spring term; and April 1st for Summer term. | Community, Resources, Tribal, Education |
| Johnson O' Malley | Student must meet the following requirements, 1/4 or more Indian blood, show proof of enrollment with a copy of CDIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood). Must attend public school and reside within the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes service area. | Community, Tribal, Education |
| Language & Culture | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Language Program serves as the keeper of our languages by providing everyone the opportunity to experience and embrace a part of being Tsistsistas and Hinono’ei. | programslider |
| Education Resource | The mission of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Library is to provide effective, culturally appropriate library services to our members that will promote lifelong learning, cultural awareness, and the sharing of wisdom. | Resources, Tribal, Education |
| RESpECT | The R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program will establish and promote effective recreational, exercise, sports activities, and other related support to enhance the lives of all Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal members as well as other American Indians residing within our service area. | Tribal, Education |
| STEP Program | The State-Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Program is dedicated to increasing the role of the Tribal Education Agencies in the education of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. | Community, Services, Tribal, Education, Elder Services |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Program | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Vocational Rehabilitation Program offers a variety of programs and services designed to help American Indians with disabilities in finding employment and educational opportunities. Administered through the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation (AIVR) program. | Services, Resources, Tribal, Education, Elder Services, Labor |
| CATV | Cheyenne and Arapaho Television (CATV) is the first Native American-owned and operated broadcast TV station in the State of Oklahoma. | Tribal, Education, Elder Services |
| Emergency Management Program | The responsibility of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Emergency Management Program is to respond to emergency incidents, either natural or man-made, that occur within our tribal jurisdiction. | Tribal, Administration |
| HOPE Program | This service is designed to provide low-income tribal members with supplemental assistance during genuine crisis situations, while also increasing the understanding and significance of self-sufficiency in daily living. | Programs, Tribal, Elder Services, Administration, programslider |
| Planning & Development | The Planning and Development Program offices are located at the Economic Development Building | Business, Community, Tribal, Administration |
| Records Management | Established in 2010, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Office of Records Management (ORM) works to properly preserve and maintain the Tribe’s records. | Business, Tribal, Administration |
| Security | Security’s purpose is to patrol the lands and maintain the peace and security of persons and property within the Cheyenne and Arapaho reservation area and on other lands over which the tribe maintains ownership and control. | Resources, Tribal, Administration |
| Public Information | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Tribune (CATT) is a bi-monthly news publication for tribal members | Community, Resources, Tribal, Administration |
| Tribal Tribune | Tribal, Administration | |
| Elder Care | Must complete Yearly Application to be eligible for assistance. | Community, Tribal, Elder Services, Administration, programslider |
| Elderly Nutrition Program | The Elderly Nutrition Program's goal is to comply with our mission statement ensuring that every tribal elder 55 years and older receive a hot and nutritious meal during our serving hour 12-1 Tuesday through Friday. | Healthy life, Tribal, Elder Services, Administration |
| Communication / IT | Resources, Tribal, Administration | |
| Community Health Representation Program | The purpose of the Community Health Representative program is to be an advocate and facilitator for individuals and families to gain access to comprehensive healthcare services for members of the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes and other federally recognized tribes within the CHR service area. | Community, Healthy life, Tribal |
| Diabetes Wellness | Congress established the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) in 1997 to address the growing epidemic of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. | Healthy life, Tribal |
| Emergency Medical Service | The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes provides 24/7 emergency medical care to all eligible IHS beneficiaries as well as the general public. | Healthy life, Services, Tribal |
| Substance Abuse Treatment | The Substance Abuse Program, also referred to as the George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Center, contracts with the Indian Health Service to provide services to any tribally enrolled member eighteen years of age or older who are experiencing issues related to substance use. | Community, Healthy life, Services, Resources, Tribal |
| Tribal Family Advocate and Prevention Social Worker | Working with our social service programs, the social worker provides court advocacy and has the ability to respond and prevent domestic violence and child maltreatment. | Healthy life, Services, Resources, Tribal |
| Adult Education (AED) | Designed to help to expand opportunities for personal growth, the Adult Education Program encourages participants to strive for success and soar to new heights through education for their family, their future and themselves. | Tribal, Education |
| Employment & Training Administration | The goal of the Employment and Training Administration Program is to develop career pathways through employment opportunities while providing training services to promote self-sufficiency. | Tribal, Education, Labor |
| Office Of Veteran Affairs (OVA) | The Office of Veterans Affairs works to help facilitate and assist individuals and their families in their pursuit to improve the quality of life and their futures. | Tribal, Labor |
| Monthly Food Check | The monthly food check service provides a monthly $150 check for food expenses. | Elder Services |
| Utility Assistance | The utility assistance program provides financial aid for electricity, gas, propane, water or food every 90 days, up to a max amount of $200. | Elder Services |
| Native American Caregivers Program | The 8-week Native American Caregiver Program benefits tribal elders (55 and older) who are in need of home care. | Resources, Elder Services |
| Rental/Mortgage Assistance | The rental/mortgage assistance program can provide financial assistance for rent or mortgages every 90 days, up to a maximum amount of $200 for current charges. | Elder Services |
| Medical Assistance | The medical assistance service provides financial aid for current medical needs such as lab work, urgent care visits or small procedures. | Healthy life, Elder Services |
| Office & Hospital Visits Assistance | This program offers financial assistance of up to $200, twice a year, for doctors’ office and hospital visits. | Elder Services |
| Prescription Assistance | Offering help paying for prescription medications, the prescription assistance service provides up to $200, four times a year, for current, valid prescriptions. | Elder Services |
| Supplies & Equipment Assistance | This service provides financial assistance of up to $200, four times a year, for supplies and equipment required with a medically necessary diagnosis for a current valid prescription. | Elder Services |
| Dental Assistance | The dental assistance service provides financial help of up to $200, twice a year, for routine dental visits. | Healthy life, Elder Services |
| Transportation | A one-time stipend of $500.00 is allocated to the next-of-kin* of an enrolled tribal member for transportation expenses. | Elder Services |
| Glasses Assistance | Financial assistance of up to $200, every two years from last assistance, is available for one (1) complete pair of eyeglasses (purchasing lenses or frames separately counts as a complete purchase). | Elder Services |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Eligibility is determined by household size and the entire household’s income. Amount of assistance provided is based on multiple factors, household size, household income, type of utility, and if applicant an is disabled/or elder. | Tribal, Elder Services |
| Supervised IIM Accounts Assistance | Supervised IIM Accounts Assistance is offered to help tribal members that have been determined unable to handle their own financial affairs. | Elder Services |
| Family Violence Program / APS | Strives to assist and support tribal members experiencing trauma due to violence. | Elder Services |
| Prevention | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Prevention Program provides Native American youths age 12 to 24 with the knowledge and skills to avoid or overcome substance and alcohol abuse, as well as the non-medical use of prescription drugs that can result in death by overdose or suicide. | Elder Services |
| Per Capita Office | The Per Capita Office was established as part of the gaming revenue allocation plan set forth by law for the distribution of money or other items of value to all members of the tribe, or to identified groups of tribal members. | Elder Services, programslider |
| IHS Services By Area | Currently, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have approximately 10,000 citizens in urgent need of healthcare services which cannot be met by current IHS staff and building. | Elder Services |
| CDIB Membership Enrollment | The Enrollment Department provides the following services: Process enrollment applications for tribal membership with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Tribal Identification Cards, Paper CDIBs (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood), CDIB II (descendancy letters), Issue employee badges, Change of Address Forms for tribal members, BIA-4432 Forms (Verification of Indian Preference for Employment ) and Free Notary Service. | Enrollment |
| Gaming Compact | Casinos | |
| Public Affairs | ||
| Press Inquiries | For any information regarding the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes please contact Christopher Roman Nose. | Public Affairs, CATV |
| Radio Station | There are over 200 radio stations operating in Oklahoma. The Oklahoman Almanac 2011-2012 indicated a total of eleven (11) radio stations that operate within the tribal jurisdiction. | Tribal, Public Affairs, CATV, Press Inquiries |
| TEST ME | Casinos | |
| Finance Office | Goverment | |
| Office of Internal Audit | Goverment | |
| Payroll/Travel | Goverment | |
| Tax Commission | Goverment | |
| SORNA | Goverment | |
| Healing to Wellness | Goverment | |
| Trial Court | Goverment | |
| Career Opportunities | Applications must be received in the Personnel Department by the closing date. | |
| Casinos | 24-hour casino offering poker, blackjack, slots, shows & an American restaurant & sports bar. | |
| Buffalo Program | Beginning in December 2006, the program collaborated with the tribal Farm and Ranch program to provide buffalo meat for tribal elders and diagnosed diabetes with the service area, in an effort to highlight the nutritional and cultural benefits of a traditional diet. | Tribal, Business Development, Agriculture |
| Farming & Ranch | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Farm and Ranch Program provides operation and management of over $1 million in farming assets which include more than 250 head of buffalo, cattle, crops and faming equipment. | Tribal, Business Development, Agriculture |
| Department of Transportation | Tribal members who reside within the tribal jurisdiction live in small communities that are located long distances from public transportation systems. | Tribal |
| Tribal Transit Program (TTP) | Tribal, Transportation | |
| Fleet Management Program (FMP) | Tribal, Transportation | |
| Bridge Program (BR) | Tribal, Transportation, Road Construction | |
| Child Protection Safety Program (CPS) | Tribal, Transportation, Safety Transportation | |
| Safe Drivers Program (SDP) | Tribal, Transportation, Safety Transportation | |
| Department of Administration | The Department of Administration provides a variety of services to support the tribal government and tribal membership and has the responsibility to ensure that all tribal programs are in compliance with federal, state, local, and tribal regulations, both financially and administratively. | Tribal, Administration |
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| Executive Office | Goverment | |
| Department of Treasury | With a goal of promoting greater prosperity and security, the Treasury Department of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes focuses on the Tribes’ financial and economic systems. | Goverment |
| Election Commission | Goverment | |
| Elder Care Program Services | To qualify for Elder Care Program services, an elder must be an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and age 55 or over. | Elder Services, Elder Care Program Services |
| Elder Health Services | Elder Services | |
| Elder Family & Community Services | Elder Services, Elder Family & Community Services | |
| Health Education | The goal of the Health Education Program is to improve the quality of health of tribal members through the promotion of healthier behaviors and lifestyles. | Healthy life, Tribal |
| Personnel | It is the mission of the human resources department to develop, implement, and support programs and processes that add value to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and its employees, leading to improved employee welfare, empowerment, growth, and retention, with commitment to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, its employees and prosperity for tribal members. | Tribal, Administration |
| Government | ||
| Tribal Enrollment | ||
| Elder Services | Our elders provide direction and wisdom for the Cheyenne and Arapaho people. Every day, the values, history and way of life they teach us serve as our guide into the future. | Elder Services |
| Elder's Day Out | Hosted by the RESpECT Program staff and supporting programs, the Elder’s Day Out is a monthly event focusing on recreational, social and culturally related activities. | Elder Services |
| Elder's Conference - Annual Elder's Trip | The goal of the annual Elder’s Conference is to share knowledge, resources, and updates for elders. | Elder Services |
| Tribal Court | Goverment | |
| Casino Locations | Casinos | |
| Job Opportunities | Public Affairs | |
| Operations & Maintenance | The Operations & Maintenance program serves and maintains tribally-owned facilities and grounds in Concho, Canton, Clinton, Watonga, Hammon, Seiling, and Geary. Operations & Maintenance also oversees the operation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Water Treatment Plant. | Tribal |
| Communications/IT | The goal of the Information Technology Department is to provide the highest quality technology-based services to every office and service of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. | Tribal |
| Department of Education | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Department of Education (CADOE) strives to address the educational and cultural needs of tribal members of all ages. | Tribal, programslider |
| School Clothing | The School Clothing Program is a program that was established to provide Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal students, between the ages of 3-18, with funds to purchase clothes for school. | |
| Department of Social Services | These programs strive to promote family unity through economic and social stability and help preserve and maintain the family unit while providing guidance toward self-sufficiency. | Tribal |
| Department of Health | The overall mission of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Department of Health is to enhance health and wellness of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Native American communities by providing compassionate, comprehensive, and holistic approaches to healthcare through advocacy, education an awareness. | Tribal |
| Department of Housing | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Department of Housing (CATDOH)’s mission is to provide affordable, safe, and decent housing to income-eligible Native American families, while promoting self-sufficiency through employment, education and economic stability. | Tribal, programslider |
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| Procurements, Grants & Contracts | The Planning and Development Program now currently has two full-time grant writers who have proven to be successful in securing several necessary grants for Tribes. | Administration |
| Department of Enrollment | The Enrollment Department provides many different services for the Cheyenne and Arapaho community. | programslider |
| Driveway Assistance Program | Through collaboration with the Economic Development Program, the Department of Transportation continues to provide safe access to Tribal members homes through driveway improvements. | |
| Road Construction Program | The Road Construction Program's (RCP) goal is to ensure the safe mobility of tribal member through improvements and/or reconstructing roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructures and facilities. | |
| Transportation Planning Division | The mission of the Transportation Planning division is to address the long term transportation, economic development, land use, traffic demand, public safety, health, and social needs of Tribal members through effective planning. | |
| Transportation Safety Program | The mission of the Transportation Safety Program (TSP) is to educate tribal members on the importance of motorist, bicycle and pedestrian safety. | |
| Department of Business | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Economic Development program transitioned to The Department of Business upon the recommendation of the Executive Office and action by the Legislature and Tribal Council. | Programs, Tribal |
| Office of Tribal Attorney | OTA provides timely and efficient legal services to the Executive Office, Directors, tribal programs, and staff of tribal government and tribal business enterprises, including subordinate tribal entities. | Goverment, Tribal |
| Tribal History | Today, the Cheyenne and Arapaho are federally recognized as one tribe and known as the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. | Tribal, Language & Culture |
| Current Grants | Through a reorganization of the Community Development and Planning and Development programs, where two programs merged as one, a strong grant writing component was formed. The Planning and Development Program now currently has two full-time grant writers who have proven to be successful in securing several necessary grants for Tribes. | |
| Job Listings | ||
| Foster Care Program | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Foster Care Program strives to recruit foster parents to provide our tribal children a loving home and positive environment. | Social Services |
| Prevention Needs | ||
| Partnership for Success (Tradition Not Addiction) | Prevention | |
| Native Connection Alliance | Healthy life, Elder Health Services, Prevention | |
| Opioid Response (ChATor) | Services, Elder Health Services, Prevention | |
| Down Payment Assistance Program | Housing, Administration Housing | |
| Emergency Home Repair Program | Construction | |
| Home Ownership Housing Program | Housing, Resident Services | |
| Mutual Help Housing Program | Housing, Resident Services | |
| Administration | Administration - Housing is responsible for greeting Tribal members and assisting them with their needs. | Housing, Administration |
| Construction | Construction Services works to repair, maintain, and renovate housing inventory for tribal members that have been awarded homes. | Housing |
| Inspection | Inspection Services inspects all the homes in the Department of Housing inventory annually. Inspectors ensure that the homes are maintained in a safe and healthy condition for the homebuyers. | Housing |
| Independent Living Center | The Independent Living Center is an apartment complex set up to accommodate elders age 55 and up. | Housing |
| Safe Drivers Program | Transportation | |
| Agriculture | ||
| Construction - Business | Business, Business Development | |
| Fire Management | Business, Business Development | |
| Telecommunications | Business, Business Development | |
| Grant Programs | ||
| Elder Lawn Care Service | The Cheyenne and Arapaho Elder Lawn Service Program provides lawn mowers or lawn mowing services to tribal elders, age 65 or older. | Housing, Elder Services, Elder Care Program Services, Administration Housing |