2023 April CUJ

The monthly newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Oregon

BOT could vote to expunge old marijuana convictions

Tribal members who have been convicted in Tribal Court for certain drug offenses may have those convictions expunged with action expected in April from the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

The action follows last months decision by the BOT to legalize possession and production of marijuana

Go to Expungement, Page 2

Celebrating Week of the Young Child

Children were the main focus of fun and games during Week of the Young Child on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

At right, Reilly Leighton Jr. from the Waddler Room climbs colorful stairs. Kids in the tunnel include Notah Pennington, in the back, and Perregrine Rogers-Pachico in the front. Participating classes included Átaw Miyánašma Learning Center Learning Center, Head Start, Immersion and IMESD class.

Design, feasibility studies underway for wellness center

Community input to move from concept to development

The Umatilla Indian Reservation, through the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (YTHC), is working with LPA Design Studios to perform a feasibility study for a new wellness center to serve the community.

LPA is an integrated design firm specializing in planning and designing community, wellness, and recreation facilities. T hey take a research-driven, inclusive approach

to developing facilities that reflect their communities.

The study is in the beginning stages and will include a variety of opportunities for the community to provide input and guidance. The effort will involve data collection, community outreach, and workshops with stakeholders to develop concepts around the program, scale, site

Alumni basketball tournament featured on Page 2B

Antone Minthorn was among tribal members looking over design options for a planned wellness center.

Contributed photos from Keysha Ashley For more, go to Page 3

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Keeping watch

ABOUT THE CUJ

The Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) was created in 1975 as the official publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), which includes the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people. The 6,000+ circulation newspaper is based out of Pendleton, Oregon, is produced by the CTUIR’s Communications Department and is printed monthly in Lewiston, Idaho.

CONTACT US

Confederated Umatilla Journal 46411 Timine Way Pendleton, OR 97801

Phone: 541-429-7005

Fax: 541-429-7005

General inquiries via email: cuj@ctuir.org

STAFF

Publisher : Kaeleen McGuire kaeleenmcguire@ctuir.org

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Photographer: Dallas Dick dallasdick@ctuir.org

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Print subscriptions can be purchased by contacting the CTUIR Finance Department at 541-429-7150 or visiting the Finance desk at Nixyaawii Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton. Though the newspaper is free around the area, we do charge for mailing subscriptions to cover the printing and postage costs per issue. Those prices are as follows:

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NEXT DEADLINE

The CUJ prints on the first Thursday of each month.

Next publish date: December 1st

Content deadline: November 15th

Advertising deadline: November 22nd

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUIDELINES:

• Word limit: 300.

• Letters containing information found to be inaccurate/libelous will not be published.

• Letters containing profanity will not be published.

• One letter per issue will be published. Campaigning is not allowed.

• Author’s full name, address and phone number must be listed for verification purposes.

EXPUNGEMENT

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in a manner similar to the State of Oregon.

Given that certain activity is now legal on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the BOT wanted to make sure that those who have been convicted in tribal court for activity now deemed legal are able to get their prior, now legal, criminal convictions expunged.

The CTUIR Office of Legal Counsel has provided information about the expungement process, which follows.

What can be expunged?

Any convictions for Dangerous Drugs, Criminal Activity in Drugs, or Criminal Use of Drugs by a person who was 21 or older at the time can be expunged provided the underlying reason for the conviction was due to possession of up to:

CTUIR LANGUAGE LESSON

Edition: Xawit̓álxawit̓al (Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit), qeqíit̓al (weyiiletpuutímt)

Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit

English

During feasts, the First Foods are counted out in the following order:

Waykáanaš

Ɨwínat

X̣nít

Tmaanít

Čúuš

Pyax̣í

X̣áwš

Lúukš

Xawit̓álxawit̓al (Means “little ripening”, referring to plant growth)

qeqíit̓al (Refers to the roots that grow at this time of year)

Fish (Salmon)

Meat (Deer, Elk)

Roots (things that are dug)

Berries (things that are picked)

Water

Bitterroot (Lewisia Rediviva)

Desert Parsley, Cous (Lomatium cous)

Indian Potato (Lomatium canbyi)

April

a. 8 ounces of usable marijuana if on private property or in a private vehicle (dried leaves and flowers) or 1 ounces of useable marijuana if in public (dried leaves and flowers),

b. If an Oregon Marijuana Medical Marijuana Program cardholder or designated primary caregiver of someone with an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cardholder, 24 ounces of usable marijuana (dried leaves and flowers) on private property or in a private vehicle,

c. 1 ounce cannabinoid extract or concentrate that is purchased from a marijuana retailer licensed by the CTUIR or the State of Oregon,

d. 16 ounces of cannabinoid product in solid form that is purchased from a marijuana retailer licensed by the CTUIR or the State of Oregon,

e. 72 ounces of cannabinoid product in liquid form that is purchased from a marijuana retailer licensed by the CTUIR or the State of Oregon,

f. 10 marijuana seeds, or

g. 4 marijuana plants.

How do I get my conviction expunged?

Unfortunately, the CTUIR does not have a records system that would allow it to simply pull up all convictions for Dangerous Drugs, Criminal Activity in Drugs, or Criminal Use of Drugs that involve possession of marijuana in amounts now deemed legal. Any attempt to do so would be piecemeal and many people who qualify would likely be missed.

To better ensure those who now have a right to seek expungement are able to do so, the law allows a person who has such a conviction to petition the court to expunge their record for free. This is governed by Chapter 6 of the Criminal Code, which can be found on the CTUIR website, and outlines the processes and procedures.

Will someone help me file for an expungement?

The CTUIR is currently working on trying to get the Portland Community College CLEAR Project to return to the Umatilla Indian Reservation this this summer (tentatively June 27th-July 2nd) to assist people in getting their criminal convictions expunged.

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A stoic bald eagle resting on a fence post keeps a watchful eye over its territory in this photo taken in March by Marguerite Becenti near the Yakama Indian Reservation.

Army transfers thousands of acres of land to tribes, other communities

CTUIR gains portion of former Umatilla Chemical Depot

WASHINGTON – The Hon. Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, hosted a ceremony at the Pentagon on March 20 with Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations (G-9), to celebrate the transfer of more than 9,500 acres of land associated with the former Umatilla Chemical Depot, Oregon, to the local community.

On March 3rd the Army transferred the land to the Columbia Development Authority in Boardman, Oregon.

This is the fourth largest real estate transaction in the Army’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) history, and the first in nearly 20 years.

The CDA is made up of five partners through an intergovernmental agreement, including the Port of Umatilla, Port of Morrow, Umatilla County, Morrow County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Ms. Jacobson explained that the “conveyance will place part of the 9,500 acres of property into productive re-use for the community. Another part will become an important cultural site for the beneficial use of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. A third part will contribute to the historical preservation of the Oregon Trail. The proceeds the Army receives from CDA will be reinvested into environmental cleanup activities across our remaining BRAC sites.”

“It’s truly a win-win-win outcome for all parties,” she said.

“This Transfer represents what can be accomplished when partners come together for a mutually desired

outcome,” said Greg Smith Executive Director for the Columbia Development Authority. “To be authorized to execute such an agenda is a privilege.”

“The Umatilla transfer is a culmination of a 35-year effort that started with realigning the installation under BRAC 1988 and closure of the installation under the BRAC 2005 round,” Vereen said. “Umatilla has been a very complex conveyance requiring cooperation and coordination between many local, state, and federal organizations and agencies. This milestone is a tribute to the many individuals, organizations and agencies that made this day possible.”

“The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) was essential to ending a generation-long Cold War between the United States and the former Soviet Union. The Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) began the process of returning the former Umatilla Chemical Depot to the Columbia Development Authority. Necessary to this end was the incineration or safe

transfer of eleven percent of the entire chemical stockpile of the United States.”

Kim Puzey, CDA Chairman and Port of Umatilla General Manager.

“Many visionaries have worked diligently towards this goal for 30 years. This transfer is the culmination of their efforts. It is exciting to witness this historic event take place today,” says Port of Morrow Executive Director Lisa Mittelsdorf. “The Port would like to sincerely thank the Army and local leadership for their dedicated commitment to return 9,500 acres of the Umatilla Chemical Army Depot in Morrow and Umatilla County back to local authority where it can be used for the cultural and economic benefit of our region.”

Kat Brigham stated, “CTUIR is very glad the chemical weapons have been destroyed and the land transfer is completed. Now it is time to move forward with the planning. Great job everyone.”

Now that the CDA is the new owner of the property, there is renewed

interest in the development of the land, and well over 3,100 acres are already slated for industrial development.

“This is one of the most significant industrial sites in the State of Oregon,” said Greg Smith, Executive Director of the CDA.

“This is such a surreal moment. There have been many great community l eaders, including some mentors of mine, who have worked on this. To see this finally get across the finish line, and being a part of it, is very exciting.” John Shafer, Umatilla County Commissioner.

“Completion of this transfer represents new opportunity not only for Morrow County, but for the entire region with job creation for our citizens, new opportunities for our young people and enhanced income for county, schools and districts that provide services to our citizens,” David Sykes Chair Morrow Couty Commissioner.”

A local celebration is being planned for July.

Past CDA Board Members are Senator Bill Hansell, Gary Neal, Bill Elfering, Rod Skeen, Rosenda Shippentower, Dave Tovey, John Turner, Carla McClane, Carl Sheeler, Terry Tallman, Connie Caplinger, George Anderson, Larry Givens, Leann Rea, Ryan Neal, Jim Doherty, Bill Tovey, Don Russell, and past Executive Director Don Chance.

WELLNESS CENTER

connection to reservation lands, and appropriate fiscal approach to support the construction and operations of a new facility.

The study is intended to assess market conditions that may impact potential facility use, revenue, and operational costs, along with area demographics, inventory of similar facilities, site considerations, and potential programs. The wellness feasibility study will consider opportunities for active and passive recreation programs, community spaces, sports programming, relaxation and therapeutic spaces, and indoor and outdoor programming, drawing on the community’s needs and the cultural heritage of the CTUIR.

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The feasibility study will form the framework for moving the project from concept to development. Community members are encouraged to participate in the survey (online SMS test), focus groups, and community workshops that are forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

I f you are seeking additional information, please contact Donald Sampson, DonaldSampson@ctuir. org, or Aaron Hines, AaronHines@ yellowhawk.org.

Pictured L to R: Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, Sherri Smith, Jerry Healy, Joe Taylor, John Shafer, Lisa Mittelsdorf, David Sykes, Kat Brigham, Greg Smith. Front row L to R: The Honorable Rachel Jacobson and Kim Puzey. Contributed photo

“ CTUIR is very glad the chemical weapons have been dstroyed and the land transfer is completed. Now it is time to move forward with the planning.”

—Chair Kat Brigham

The study will draw on the community’s needs and the cultural heritage of the CTUIR.

Employees of the CTUIR and Wildhorse Resort & Casino participate in a community workshop held at Nixyaawii Governance Center.

Derrick Bingham, Patrol Administrative Sergeant, and Adam Aguilar, both officers with the Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD), grill burgers and hotdogs during the 33rd Annual Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs Basketball (BAAD) Tournament in Mission. The UTPD officers volunteered throughout the week by helping with various jobs to make the tournament a success.

Tim Addleman, UTPD Chief of Police, along with EMTs and officers volunteer during the week of the BAAD Tournament held in Mission.

Conner receives Travel Oregon’s Governor’s Award

Gov. Kotek presents award to Tamastslikt Director

PORTLAND - Bobbie Conner, Director at Tamstslikt Cultural Institute, received the Governor’s Award April 4 from the Oregon Tourism Commission.

The award was presented by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in Portland at the 2022 Oregon Travel and Tourism Industry Achievement Awards, which took place at the 2023 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

The Oregon Governor’s Tourism Award represents the culmination of our industry’s deep appreciation for the long-time commitment, accomplishment and service by an individual or individuals who have enhanced the Oregon visitor experience and elevated the travel and tourism industry.

Bobbie Conner, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is of Umatilla, Cayuse and Nez Perce decent.

Travel Oregon described Conner as a community and national leader, museum director, curator, speaker and author.

Since 1998, Conner has served as the Director of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, which preserves, protects and promotes the culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla. This facility houses an interpretive center, library, photo archive, gallery and theater.

Conner has served on boards at both the state and local level, including as vice chair of the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Board of Directors and as co-chair of its Circle

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of Tribal Advisors as well as the board of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in Oregon. She also served on the boards of the Wallowa Homeland Project and the Oregon Cultural Trust. In addition to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, she currently serves on the American Alliance of Museums board.

Another Governor’s award went to Travel Lane County , which hosted Oregon22 in July 2022, welcoming

more than 170,000 visitors from across the globe, including almost 2,000 athletes representing more than 200 nations to compete at University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. In addition to the athletes, families, friends and press from around the world were in attendance – many who experienced Oregon for the first time.

Travel Oregon recognized several others at the event.Visit the website for more about the awards.

Bobbie Conner, shown dressed in regalia, posed for a photo with other award recipients at the Oregon Tourism Conference in Portland.

Yellowhawk removes COVID mask mandate Mask requirements have been in effect since August 2021

MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, the health clinic on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, has emoved the COVID masking requirement .

Since August 2021, workers in health care settings have been required to wear masks. On March 3, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that workers, patients and visitors in health care settings will no longer be required to wear masks beginning April 3.

The decision to end the Yellowhawk mask requirement aligns with the statewide health care mask requirements and comes as a relief for many.

“Yellowhawk will continue to provide COVID testing in-house, and informational resources to our patients. The health and wellness of our patients and staff is the top priority. We encourage anyone who wishes to remain masked to feel comfortable and free to wear their masks and we will continue to provide masks for those who wish to wear one,” stated

Yellowhawk CEO, Aaron Hines. Masks remain an effective way to decrease transmission of respiratory viruses. It is recommended to wear masks when people are sick. Individuals with health conditions that may put them at high risk for severe illness from a respiratory virus exposure should continue to mask up.

Yellowhawk implemented temporary policies to meet COVID-19 needs, as of March 31, 2023 all temporary COVID-19 policies will expire. Beginning April 1, only Yellowhawk eligible patients will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Yellowhawk. Temporarily, CTUIR entity employees and family members, that were non-eligible patients, were allowed to receive their COVID-19 vaccines for free at our facility – staff provided approximately 8,200 COVID-19 vaccinations to our community. In order to protect our communities, Yellowhawk strongly encourages community members to stay up to date with vaccinations and boosters.

Brandie Weaskus, CTUIR Higher Education Manager, and student Fallyn Sampson Plume, watch a digital storytelling video presented by the After School Education Program (ASEP) during the Education Government to Government meeting in March at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. With the help of ASEP teacher, Leighton Pennington, the presentation to State of Oregon Education officials shared stories about the CTUIR students and their families in the Walla Walla language.

Photo by Aaron Worden

Kids make presentation at Education G2G

Sen. Wyden meets with tribal leaders at Nixyaawii Community School

Tovey co-chair to Housing Production Advisory Council

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has appointed J.D. Tovey, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)

built annually in Oregon. The HPAC will develop an action plan to meet those new construction targets.

“We are very pleased to see the Governor put J.D. in a position where he can use his experience to make a difference for the whole state,” said Chair Kat Brigham. “We look forward to seeing what the council can accomplish together.”

J.D. Tovey

Planning Director, as the Co-Chair of the Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC). The decision came after the January Executive Order she signed to establish a production goal of 36,000 new homes

Tovey has served as the Planning Director since 2014. During that time, he played a crucial role in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the CTUIR rollout of the vaccine distribution. He has served in several

positions in both the non-profit and forprofit sectors regionally and nationally over the past 25 years. Mr. Tovey holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Idaho and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington. He is finishing a Ph.D. in Urban Design & Planning at the University of Washington with a research focus on rural development.

The HPAC will hold a first meeting on Friday, March 10, and is will provide a framework for their action plan by April 1, 2023.

“We are on a fast track to get this work going,” said Tovey. “The council is

made up of some the most diverse and respected experts in the field of housing, and it’s an honor to work with them to carry out the ambitious and achievable goals set forth by the Governor.”

With the goal of 36,000 additional housing units annually at all levels of affordability across the state, the plan will need to keep pace with projected population growth. This represents an 80 percent increase over current construction trends and would set Oregon on a path to build 360,000 additional homes over the next decade.

Sen. Ron Wyden met with Tribal and local leaders April 3 at Nixyaawii Community School. Among topics discussed were broadband, housing and workforce, and Columbia Basin salmon recovery. Students from NCS took part in the Town Hall and asked the Senator about the Greater Idaho Movement.

Obituaries

REGINALD R. JOHNSON

March 19, 1948 - March 22, 2023

Reginald R. Johnson, 75 died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1948 in Pendleton, Oregon. Dressing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Burns Mortuary at 3:00 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of funeral arrangements. A proud Vietnam Veteran and Avid Bookworm, Reginald R Johnson passed away at age 75 in his hometown Pendleton, Oregon. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his immense courage to face life challenges with a smile on his face whenever he saw his family members who came to visit. Despite the pain, Reggie remained a hero and stayed strong until the end and was surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to their fullest and keeping their love for each other going for generations.

Reggie was born on March 19th 1948 to Amy Minthorn-Johnson and Joseph Johnson in Pendleton OR, “The Real West” town. He graduated from Pendleton High School, and he was then drafted to the Vietnam War serving in the 101st Airborne Division. After his service, he returned to Pendleton OR for a short time pursuing his college education at Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande Oregon. He then was transferred to Marylhurst University in Portland Oregon. Later on, he met his wife Margaret Johnson and settled down in Portland as a permanent resident.

Reggie’s pride was vast attaining knowledge in a variety of different areas book wise and culturally. He shared his passion for learning with many different people and children for years at NAYA (Native American Youth Association), by teaching them dancing, singing, and beadworking.

Reggie enjoyed the simple pleasures life had to

offer (Burgers and fries included). He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to travel to different states to participate at Pow-wows to sing and dance in different styles. Whenever he was home, he was often found sitting at his desk wearing his Washington Redskin T-shirt and reading glasses working on projects that involved drum making, beadworking and even crafting head-roaches that he would wear with pride. His social personality and love for knowledge was very contagious to anyone he met.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Johnson and siblings Janet Johnson-Singh and Stanley Johnson. Reggie is predeceased by his parents, Amy Minthorn-Johnson, Joseph Johnson and his siblings Mark Johnson, Gwendolyn Johnson-Klatush, and Joseph C (Little Joe) Johnson.

Marion A. Kipp, 73 died on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1949 in Pendleton, Oregon. Dressing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Agency Longhouse at 2:00 p.m. Services start at 6:00 p.m. at the Longhouse with Washat Service at 7:00 p.m. Final Seven at 7:00 a.m. at the Longhouse on Friday, March 24, 2023 with burial at Tutuilla Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of funeral arrangements. Please visit our online guestbook and share a memory at www.burnsmortuary.com

DR. RON J. POND

Dec. 6, 1929 - March 23, 2023

Dr. Ron J. Pond died on the evening of March 23, 2023. His first Indian Name was Qwai it suum and his adult name was It qwai twiin He was named after the late Chief Willie Wocatsie. His birth was delivered by an Indian mid-wife in the upper McKay creek area, on December 6, 1929. He was a Pendleton Buckaroo graduate. He played the saxophone and graduated from Haskell Indian Junior College of Lawrence, KS. His endeavors included Teaching Certificate from Eastern Oregon State College in LaGrande, OR. He took his education further to Oregon State University of Corvallis, Or, where he excelled in Anthropology and Native Studies with a focus

on preservation of the Eagle when it was going into extinction. He hoped to continue his studies and earned the Dawly Award and was called to Washington State University, in Pullman, WA. Through the years he earned two Life Time Achievement A wards from Eastern Oregon University and Washington State University. In 1988, he spearheaded a Memorandum of Understanding between 9 Indian tribes and 15 colleges and University here in the Northwest. He believed in Indian Culture and in the pursuit of excellence in Higher Education. His graduated from WSU with a PHD in Interdisciplinary Studies; Anthropology, Archeology and Music.

He was a member of the big drum, both the Umatilla Studs and Pah-loots-pu.

He married his high school sweetheart, Anna Jane Wilkinson, the whip woman of this confederated tribes. His sons were Amos, Punky, Ross and Mitch and one daughter, Lona Pond. He was preceded in death by a daughter and a son, his wife, Punky and Mitchell. His parents were Inez Wocatsie and Walter Gene Pond. He descends from the late; Tom Pond, Chief Amos Pond, Chief Poker Jim, Chief Willie Wocatsie, Chief Raymond Burke and now Chief Gary Burke who is the current Chief of the Confederated tribes. His grandchildren are; Monica Paradise, Chrystal Pond-Kirkie, Boots Pond and his wife Alexa and Wacody Pond. His grandson James Teller Pond preceded him in death.

He was an only son and could not enlist into the armed services, thereafter he went on to become the first Indian Smokejumper of McCall, ID. His first smoke jump was in the Seven Devils of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

He was proud to be a participant in the Pendleton Round-up and Happy Canyon and camped yearly in the Indian Village, for 82 yrs. In the !960’s and 70’s, both him, his wife and the late John Williams were instrumental in bringing forth the Tribal Police Department, the Indian Health Service and the Indian Market Place to promote Indian Awareness during the Height of the Civil Rights Movement. He became only the second Tribal Policeman among the tribes following the late uncle Isaac Patrick, who was a Sheriff.

He was an exceptional Fisherman and Hunter, Root gatherer and sought out Indian medicinal herbs. He fought numerous battles in court for Fishing and Hunting Rights. His most notable case was the Sohappy case of Washington, a stand for Indian Treaty Rights. He believed that if you sell the Fish, Deer, Roots and Berries, it is and no longer will be, Sacred.

Roxanne T. Woodruff July 14, 1948 – January 5, 2023, Memorial Mass held February 18, 2023 at the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon. Graveside Service to be held in July, 2023 – date to be determined at Sacred Heart/St. Louis Parrish in Gervais, Oregon.

Thank You

BMCC Powwow

Kʷałanáwašamataš: We would like to thank everyone who supported and attended the BMCC Powwow. Special thanks to Fred Hill Táwtalikš for being MC; including CTUIR Education Department, CTUIR DCFS, BMCC Arts and Culture Committee, BMCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Special thanks to BMCC President--Mark Browning, BMCC IT Technician --Mark Saunders, BMCC Athletic Director--Brad Baker, and our judges: Brandie Weaskus, Annie Kirk, Buffy Hines, Cece Stanger, Lawanda Bronson, Lori Templin, Josephine Penney, Boots Pond, Ron Smith, Sky Smith, Wind Eagleheart, and Charles Wood III. Special thanks to our flag bearers Jim Roberts and Elijah Jamison-Bauer. Thank you to our powwow volunteers Kim Minthorn, Mollee Minthorn, Dallas Dick, Randy Dick, Terry Dick, and Daniel Dick, Tony Greene, Diamond Greene, and Sandra Craig. Thank you to all our dancers and drummers. We especially would like to thank all tiny tot dancers, youth dancers, and youth singers: ƛáax̣ʷ miyánašma pawá átaw “Every Child Matters.”

Thank you to all door prize donors: CTUIR DCFS, CTUIR Voc. Rehab, CTUIR HR, CTUIR General Council, BMCC athletics, Kym Browning, Ki Russell, Shaindel Beers, The Saddle, Round Up Athletic Club, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Ruby’s Indian Crafts and Supplies, Waterlily Botanicals, Ellen Taylor, DG Gifts, Cayuse Holdings, Moe Pho, Mission Inflatables, Roosters, Hines Meat, Bluehawk Beads, Dionne Bronson/Aunties/Uncles, Charles Wood III, Great Pacific, and many others. Thank you to the powwow vendors for setting up. Thank you!

Sincerely, BMCC Native Club

Thank you for supporting Diego Romo

Thank you to all who were able to donate for the fundraiser we had on 1/16/23 for our nephew’s travel to Spain this spring for his soccer abilities. He appreciates the support. His name is Diego Romo, he is an enrolled member of the Tohono O’odham Nation. He has recently been accepted into a ROTC program in Florida. We are just so proud! Again, thank you.

Adolph Laso, Wenona Scott

Nicole Willis named Director of Cayuse Civil Services

PENDLETON, OR – Nicole Willis joins the Commercial Services Leadership Team as Company Managing Director (CMD) for Cayuse Civil Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cayuse Holdings, LLC which is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Nicole, an enrolled CTUIR member, will oversee the company’s strategy and operations sector, which is focused on providing professional services and information technology solutions to State & Local Governments.

“I am very excited to have Nicole joining our leadership team for our State, Local and Education business. The experience, dedication, and drive that she exudes align perfectly with the values and goals

that define Cayuse. Nicole will be pivotal in building long-standing and valuable relationships with state and local affiliates while serving as an advocate for diversity and Tribal relations,” said Robert Kovach, Executive Managing Director Cayuse Commercial Services.

Nicole has been recognized throughout the nation as a leading voice on Native American and US Government policies and campaigns seeking to reach Native communities. She is an experienced executive with tenure of over fifteen years in key government postings and management consulting positions. She has expertise in federal, state, municipal and tribal governments, providing mission critical services to key decision makers.

She comes to Cayuse after spending nine years with the City of Seattle as both the Office of Intergovernmental Relations’ Tribal Relations

Director, and most recently as a Project Manager with the City’s Department of Transportation. Through her work in Government campaigns, she is an expert in legal (tribal) policy and diversity. In 2016, Nicole was awarded the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development 40 Under 40 Award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the Columbia University School of Law.

“I am excited to have joined the family of Cayuse businesses in helping to stand up Cayuse Civil Services,” says Nicole. “My years of experience in federal, state, and local government offers a fresh perspective on presenting innovative solutions and ideas to state and local agencies across the US. I am proud to represent my tribe in this way and fortunate to work with a diverse team drawn from many fields and a variety of backgrounds.”

CTUIR Weather Report

MARCH 2023

Weather information summarizes data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station Lat 45 40 N and Lon -118 51 W from March 1 to March 27. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacific Standard Time.

The average daily temperature was 79.4 degrees, with a high of 90 degrees on March 8. With a low of 25 degrees on March 25th. With a departure from normal of +1.5 degrees

Total precipitation to date in March was 0.64, with the greatest 24hr average of 0.17 on March 13. Nine days out of the month had precipitation levels greater than .01 inches, with three days greater than 0.10 inches and with 0 days greater than 0.50”. There was a departure of -0.47” from average for the month of September.

The average wind speed was 9.3 mph, with a sustained max speed of 37.0 mph from the West on March 23. A peak speed of 48 mph occurred from the West on March 23. The dominant wind direction was from the West.

There were 0 Thunder storms, nine days out of 30 in which some rain fell, 0 Haze events/days, and 0 Fog/Mist. Air Quality Index values remained Green/ Healthy. Temperatures have fluctuated with both High and Low-pressure systems driving high-altitude snow storms.

Nicole Willis

PWE’RE HIRING at CTUIR!

Biden pledges support for salmon recovery

Brigham, Hall attend White House Conservation in Action Summit

By Eric Barker/Lewiston Tribune

President Joe Biden pledged March 23 to work with Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho and Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell of Washington to restore Snake and Columbia river salmon runs.

Biden was speaking at a White House Conservation in Action Summit attended by leaders of the Nez Perce Tribe in which he announced several high-level conservation initiatives including his use of the Antiquities Act to establish national monuments in Nevada and Texas and an ocean preserve near Hawaii.

Kat Brigham, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Confederaed Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Brent Hall, attorney under CTUIR contract, attended the Summit.

The president didn’t provide specifics on how he hopes to help recovery of the runs.

Salmon fishing is central to the culture and economy of Northwest tribes. Its 1855 treaty with the U.S. government reserves the right of its members to fish for salmon in “usual and accustomed places.”

But wild Snake River salmon and steelhead are protected under the Endangered Species Act. For more than two decades the tribe has advocated breaching the four lower Snake River dams that impede the migration of juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead as they move between spawning grounds in Idaho, Washington and Oregon and the Pacific Ocean.

The tribes have also been key players in a long-running court case pitting it, Oregon and fishing and conservation groups against the federal government over its efforts to balance the needs of the fish with operation of dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers.

For more than a year, the parties to that litigation have participated in closed-door mediation in an attempt to forge a durable solution to the problems facing salmon and steelhead. The Biden administration has not

backed dam breaching, but under its leadership, the federal government has been more open to the idea that was once ridiculed. Breaching would help the fish but it would end tug-andbarge transportation of crops like wheat between Lewiston and downriver ports and eliminate hydroelectric generation at the dams, complicating the region’s effort to decarbonize its energy system.

Two years ago, Rep. Simpson, of Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District, released a $33.5 billion plan that would breach the dams and invest in affected communities and industries across the Northwest. The concept, that is not legislation, has not gained traction with other members of Congress and some, like Reps. Russ Fulcher of Idaho and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of eastern Washington are bitterly opposed to the idea. But it was endorsed by the Nez Perce and other tribes, who continued to lobby for it.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray spent more than a year studying breaching before saying it would help the fish but is not feasible until services provided by the dams — transportation and hydroelectric power generation — are replaced.

Last year, a draft report from NOAA Fisheries said wild Snake River salmon and steelhead cannot be recovered to harvestable levels without dam breaching.

Biden highlighted several conservation initiatives at the summit, including those aimed at fighting climate change, protecting wildlife migration corridors and modernizing public land management.

“This matters because when we conserve our country’s natural gifts, we’re not just protecting the livelihoods of people who depend on them, like the family farms, outdoor recreation businesses and rural communities welcoming visitors from all across the country and around the world for that matter. We’re protecting the heart and the soul of our national pride. We are protecting pieces of history, telling our story that will be told for generations upon generations to come.”

The Biden administration has not backed dam breaching, but under its leadership, the federal government has been more open to the idea of dam breaching.

Tribes, agencies to share $500K in settlement to restore Seattle’s Lower Duwamish River

SEATTLE - A logistics company and several of its affiliates agreed to pay more than a half-million dollars to two Washington tribes and several government entities as part of a consent decree lodged by the Department of Justice earlier this year.

Lyden Inc. and its affiliates will pay $556,250 to a group of trustees that includes the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Suquamish Indian Tribe, the state of Washington and the U.S. government. The settlement funds will be used to restore the habitat along Seattle’s Lower Duwamish River, which was “injured” by releases of hazardous substances and oil, according to a legal filing in federal court in Seattle. Bottom of Form

“The Lower Duwamish River, which flows into Elliott Bay, has been subject to considerable levels of industrial and other uses by numerous parties throughout its history and into the present,” the filing says. “These contaminants have had serious impacts on the aquatic organisms and other natural resources that inhabit, or come into contact with, contaminated sediments or eat contaminated prey.”

A ccording to the court filing, the defendants’ business operations resulted in releases of hazardous substances, including but not limited to, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

(PAHs), tributyltin, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, and phenol to the Duwamish River. PAHs are a class of chemicals that occur naturally in coal, crude oil, and gasoline, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The most significant endpoint of PAH toxicity is cancer, according to the A gency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

The plaintiffs in the legal action include the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Department of Interior, the state of Washington’s Department of Ecology, and the two tribes.

The defendants in the legal action include Lynden, Knik Construction Co., Douglas Management Co., Alaska Marine Lines Inc., Swan Bay Holdings Inc., Bering Marine Corp., LTI, Inc., Lynden Transport, Inc. and three limited liability companies.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared the Lower Duwamish Waterway a “Superfund” site in 2001. Known by the agency as the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site, it’s eligible for a special federal cleanup program funded by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) because of the identified severity of contamination. Superfund sites are polluted locations that require a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations.

From Native News Online

CTUIR Youth Council looking at Spring options

Young leaders planning trip to Washington, D.C.

By Summer Wildbill for the CUJ

MISSON OREGON — Spring is approaching, and the CTUIR Youth Council is continuously working together through innovative ideas, community service, and goals. With the new season, comes several opportunities for the council from traveling to Washington D.C to international exchange zoom calls with Japan.

The CTUIR Youth Council’s favorite part about these travel opportunities is that there is a purpose behind them. Miracle Edminston, publicist for the Junior Youth Council shared that, “we’re making a change while going on a fun trip.”

CTUIR Youth Council is not only connecting across the globe, but they’re also staying active and committed in serving their community. The CTUIR Youth Council volunteering and participating in events such as the basketball against alcohol and drugs tournament (BAAD) and the upcoming children’s mental health pow wow.

During the youth council’s bimonthly meeting on March 19th, members also shared a few of their aspirations for improvements they

would like to see throughout the community. Members shared ideas of a skate park for recreation, and also the idea of light posts on trails so they’re safer and accessible at night.

Earth Day Saturday April 22 Clean Up!

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Yakama tribal member Donella Miller to lead CRITFC’s Fishery Science

Portland, OR - Donella Miller, a member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, was selected to lead the Fishery Science Department of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC). She is also a descendent of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Blackfeet Nation. Miller began on March 1, 2023.

Aja DeCoteau, CRITFC’s Executive Director warmly remarked, “CRITFC is thrilled to have Donella Miller as a member of our management team. Her experience and passion for fisheries will be a great asset in our mission to restore healthy salmon ecosystems.”

Miller will manage CRITFC’s largest department, consisting of 35 scientists and support staff located in three locations: Portland headquarters; the Hagerman Genetics Lab in Hagerman, Idaho; and a research cooperative with the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.

Collaboration between Yellowhawk & CTUIR Programs

The department Miller will lead is tasked with increasing the scientific knowledge about Columbia Basin fish and the habitats upon which those fish rely. Her team will continue to provide valuable research that informs tribal, state, and federal management agencies while increasing the visibility of tribal scientific accomplishments.

“I am excited to be a part of such an amazing team and to help build upon the great foundation which they’ve built,” said Miller. “My goal is to continue to work toward comprehensive solutions for fisheries recovery throughout the

Columbia River Basin.”

Miller is well prepared for her new position. She started working for Yakama Fisheries when she turned 18 years old and brings over 29 years of Columbia River fisheries work experience. Her most recent role was serving as the Yakama Nation Fisheries Program Manager. She is recognized for her significant contributions to sturgeon protection and conservation including many years working with white sturgeon production.

Miller’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Resources from the University of Idaho, but her knowledge and love of the salmon was instilled long before she ever attended college. Her life has been dedicated to taking care of the traditional foods and cultural resources passed down through teachings from her elders.

She succeeds Nez Perce tribal member Dr. Zach Penney, who was selected by the Biden Administration to be a NOAA Senior Advisor, with a focus on fisheries and tribal engagement.

The Portland-based Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission is the technical support and coordinating agency for fishery management policies of the Columbia River Basin’s four treaty tribes: the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and the Nez Perce Tribe. CRITFC, formed in 1977, employs biologists, other scientists, public information specialists, policy analysts and administrators who work in fisheries research and analyses, advocacy, planning and coordination, harvest control and law enforcement.

March 28, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Uma-Birch Floodplain Reconnection Project Public Meeting

The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking your opinion on a draft environmental assessment evaluating a fish and wildlife habitat enhancement project in Umatilla County Attend an Open House meeting on May 2 to learn more about this project.

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is proposing to provide funding to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to enhance fish and wildlife habitat on a 241-acre area along a one-mile stretch of the Umatilla River (between river miles 48.7 and 49.7) and along Birch Creek (river mile 0.0 to 0.3) at its confluence with the Umatilla River, near Rieth, in Umatilla County, Oregon.

Project activities would include restoring the Umatilla River and Birch Creek to their historic channels, adding wood material for fish habitat, decommissioning a livestock feeding operation, installing a new bridge, setting back a portion of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ certified Pendleton 2a levee, as well as artificial berms to restore natural hydrology and reconnect the historic floodplain. The project would maintain the current level of flood protection provided by the existing levee through construction of a new set-back levee along Birch Creek Road.

Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities would include realigning Birch Creek’s main channel to its historic meander, realigning the Umatilla River into the floodplain areas previously restricted by the levee, and constructing wetland and side channel habitat along both Birch Creek and the Umatilla River to improve floodplain interactions to benefit fish and wildlife.

Open House Public Meeting

Vert Community Building (next to City Hall)

• May 2, 2023 5:00 – 7:00PM

• 480 SW Dorion Ave Pendleton, OR 97801

Information on the upcoming release of the draft environmental assessment and how to comment, as well as the project description and a map of the project area, are available at www.bpa.gov/nepa/uma-birch

Information describing BPA’s environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act is available at https://www.bpa.gov/learnand-participate/public-involvement-decisions/laws-and-requirements

For more information, contact BPA project manager Tim Ludington at (503) 308-0551 or tsludington@bpa.gov You can also call BPA’s Communications team at 800-622-4519 toll free Please refer to the “Uma-Birch Floodplain Reconnection Project.”

Mark Trahant among six named to National Native American Hall of Fame

FORT HALL (Idaho Capital Sun) —

Two Shoshone-Bannock Tribes members have joined four other inductees as part of the 2023 National Native American Hall of Fame.

All six Native Americans come from various backgrounds, including law, journalism, advocacy, writing and entertainment. The induction ceremony for the new members will take place this fall.

From the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Mark Trahant is the editorat-large at Indian Country Today. A Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and former president of the Native American Journalists Association, the hall of fame is honoring Trahant for his work reporting in Native American communities.

Trahant was the co-author of a series on federal Indian policy, and he has written multiple books.

The five other 2023 inductees include Shoshone-Bannock Tribes member LaNada Means War Jack, a writer, activist and the first Native American student admitted to the University of California at Berkeley in 1968; Richard Trudell, a Santee Dakota and the founder of the American Indian Lawyer Training program; Joe DeLaCruz, the long-serving president of the Quinault Indian Nation; Will Sampson, a film and television actor from the Muscogee Creek Tribes; and Leslie Marmon Silko, an award-winning writer from the Laguna Pueblo Tribe.

Diabetes Support Group US

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Gain support. Share knowledge. Open to all.

Chelsey Minthorn: chelseyminthorn@yellowhawk.org or 541.240.8443

APRIL YELLOWHAWK PHYSICAL WELLNESS CALENDAR

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

APPROPRIATE WORKOUT ATTIRE IS RECOMMENDED.

Water Aerobics: Workout in the water! This low-impact class is great for all abilities and fitness levels. Water resistance equipment used for toning and building muscle strength. For more information contact Leah Harris, 541.240.8729.

Fitness is Fun: Fitness classes include a combination of strength training and high-intensity interval training. For more information contact Chelsey Minthorn, 541.240.8443.

Sr. Center Group Fitness: Group Fitness at Nicht-Yow-Way Senior Center includes strength and resistance training primarily achieved while seated. For more information contact Chelsey Minthorn, 541.240.8443.

Pickleball Nights: Indoor racket sport where individuals or pairs play against opponents. Pickleball equipment will be provided. For more information contact Ken Mayfield, 541.240.8723.

Fusion Fitness with Willa and Chris: The first half is a 30-minute Tabata class, which is a form of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) where the individual performs as many reps as possible (AMRAP) using various weighted items. The last half is guided postures and Yoga Nidra for a total body relaxation. For more information contact Leah Harris, 541.240.8729.

Kettlebell with Ken: Fitness class includes a full body workout with movements such as squats, lunges, press push, and pull. For more information contact Ken Mayfield, 541.240.8723.

Healthy Hobbies Incentive 2023: Yellowhawk is providing a unique experience for Yellowhawk eligible patients to utilize either the RAC or 1910 CrossFit program in their wellness journey. Contact Shayne Arndt, CD Program Manager, 541.240.8680 at our Behavioral Health Department for more information. Programming offered while funding is available.

All participants must sign our wellness waiver. Scan the QR code to complete!

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Tru Allen leads NW Nazarene to NCAA

tourney

Tru Allen, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, led Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks to the championship of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in March.

Allen, who grew up in Lapwai, played point guard for the Nighthawks and finished the season with averages of 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.8 steals a game.

Allen was nominated as Freshman of the Year in 2022, as well as All-GNAC Honorable Mention for both last year and this year.

Northwest Nazarene men’s basketball saw their season end in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to top seed and fourth ranked Point Loma 78-64.

The Nighthawks finished their season at 1515 overall, earning the final seed in the GNAC Championships and running through the top three seeds to claim the first GNAC title in program history. In their second NCAA appearance, the NNU hung tough with the powerhouse Sea Lions, but a second half run gave PLNU the victory.

Allen had 11 points and five assists.

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The monthly newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Pendleton, Oregon

James retires after 40 years at Fisheries Program

Gary James, the first manager of the CTUIR Fisheries Program, retired in March after 40 years of salmon-recovery progress in the Umatilla, Grande Ronde and Walla Walla rivers, as well as several tributaries.

James was feted by Tribal leaders, staff and friends, Oregon

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Bonifer named Fisheries Program manager

Jerimiah Bonifer has been hired to succeed Gary James as Fisheries Program manager in the Department of Natural Resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Eric Quaempts announced the hiring April 5. Bonifer will begin his new duties on April 17.

In announcing the development, Director Quaempts

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Fisheries Program Manager Gary James makes closing remarks at his retirement celebration at Hamley’s March 10, 2023.

Tru Allen, flanked by his parents, shows off the GNAC triophy won by Northwwest Nazarene University.

Gary James speaks during a tour at Three Mile Falls fish facility on the lower Umatilla River. James retired after 40 years as the manager of the Fisheries Program. He was the first manager hired in the 1980s.

Gary James, shown here early in his career, was the first manager of the CTUIR Fisheries Program.

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said, “Jerimiah has 15 years of dedicated and progressive work history with DNR Fisheries, and takes seriously our responsibility to serve the CTUIR community. Jeremiah’s hard work, dedication to Fisheries resources, and perseverance have guided him throughout his career, and I look forward to his energy and continued success as the DNR Fisheries Program Manager.”

Bonifer, a member of the CTUIR, has been a Fisheries Biologist and an active tribal hunter and fisherman. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Science from Oregon State University as well as a Master’s Certificate in Fisheries Management. He has worked within the Fisheries Program, primarily monitoring salmon and steelhead populations for the past 15 years through a variety of techniques. Bonifer also participates in a variety of collaborative working groups involving local, state, federal, and tribal entities.

Bonifer and his wife of 15 years, Mindy, and children Hayden, 15, and Abi, 12 often find themselves on a seasonal rotation of camping, fishing, hunting, and gathering First Foods. When not in the outdoors, it’s likely they can be found traveling for family vacations to somewhere tropical. Both Hayden and Abi are active in sports, so the baseball diamond and volleyball courts are familiar spots to see his family.

Having grown up fishing on the Umatilla River and its tributaries, Bonifer says “I’m fortunate to be in a career field I wanted my whole life. I have a family history tied to the lands of the CTUIR, where my family and I have hunted, fished, and gathered First Foods for generations.”

Bonifer expressed his gratitude to the Department of Natural Resources and the Fisheries program for this opportunity.

“I could not be in the position that I am today, without the leadership of those surrounding me. I look forward to the opportunity to continue the success of the CTUIR DNR Fisheries Program towards the protection, restoration, and resiliency of tribal First Foods for generations to come,” he said.

The CTUIR DNR Fisheries Program includes about 75 full time employees, an annual budget of about $27 million dollars, and harvest, monitoring, habitat acquisition and restoration projects, and fish propagation and rearing facilities throughout the CTUIR’s extensive areas of rights and interest in the Columbia Basin. The Mission of the Fisheries Program is “To provide sustainable harvest opportunities for aquatic species of the first food order by protecting, conserving, and restoring native aquatic populations and their habitats.”

Alumni games raise funds for Nixyaawii basketball teams

Submitted by Mariah Watchman

Photos by Dallas Dick

This year the Nixyaawii Alumni Fundraiser Basketball games were held Monday February 20th, 2023 at the Nixyaawii Community High School. Two men’s games and one women’s game were played and comprised of players from near the beginning of Nixyaawii ball history.

Fundraising activities included a PopShot, a Half Court 50/50, a donation jar in place of admission fee at the front doors, and Little Caesars pizza & pop concessions. The Alumni games raised $901.74, which was donated to the current Nixyaawii Basketball Teams travel fund for state! The name drawn for the half-court shot was Sarah Picard, who designated Landan Picard to shoot her shot, and to the whole gyms delight, he made it! Instead of taking the funds earned, Sarah donated the money back to the teams.

Boots Pond donated two duffle bag awards to individuals with the “Most Points” and for 2023 that was Clinton Case with 29 points in his game, and Lark Moses who scored 22 points for the alumni ladies! We gave away 3 “Super Fan” awards to Arleta Sampson, Dean Fouquette, who both received custom t-shirts, and a basketball trophy signed by many of the players was given to Sally Kosey.

Organizers recognized there are so many individuals in the community who are Nixyaawii Super Fans and your support over all these years is beyond appreciated.

Many thanks go out to JJ Bell, Lindsey Watchman, and Nick Eastwood for volunteering to referee the ball games. Thank you to Anson Crane, Kelsey Burns and KCUW who live streamed the games, which can be found on YouTube under the KCUW subscription page. Thank you to the current boys & girls high school players who helped with activities throughout the games. Thank you to Boots Pond for the collaboration on another great ball event. Thanks to Jacintha Stanley and helpers for running concessions. Thank you to Dallas Dick for capturing images. Thank you to all the men and women alumni who played, had some laughs, and showed some hustle! Thank you to our community members who showed up to watch and support our past and present players and to all those who donated.

Until next year Alumni!

Driving to the hoop, Mary Stewart with Tristalynn Melton defending in the Nixyaawii Community School Alumni women’s game, February 20, 2023.

Ashton Picard goers up for a three-point shot.

Men’s Teams Top L/R: Elijah Bevis, Quannah Picard, Mick Schimmel, Andre Rodreguez, Clinton Case, Magi Moses, Tyasin Abrahamson, Ashton Picard, Moses X. Moses, Sean Simpson, Josh Barkley. Bottom L/R: Joe Crawford, Isaiah Case, Johnny Sampson, Ian Sampson and Wilbur Oatman.

(Left) “Most Points” award for the Men & Women’s teams went to Lark Moses (22pts) & Clinton Case (29 pts). Duffle bags were donated by Boots Pond.

Applications for Native American Environmental Awareness

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) is accepting applications for the National Native American Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum (SYP), designed to provide Native American students (incoming 10th – 12th grade) an opportunity to gain hands-on and in-lecture experience in the interdisciplinary components of natural resource management and Indigenous knowledge.

This free, week-long practicum will take place from July 15 - July 22, 2023 at Colorado State University Mountain Campus, Colorado.

Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to Ashley Mueller, Education Coordinator, at amueller@nafws. org or call 303-466-1725 ext. 4.

and Washington agency representatives along with Umatilla and Walla Walla river irrigators at the Slickfork Saloon in Pendleton March 10.

It was a list of who’s who when Eric Quaempts, director of the CTUIR Depatment of Natural Resources, talked about the people James worked with over the years. Among those that were involved with the fisheries program were Kat Brigham, Jay Minthorn, Kenneth Bill, Bob Williams, Percy Brigham, Rod Cowapoo, Elsie Farrow, and Frenchie Halfmoon.

James led an often-times uphill battle in the CTUIR’s efforts to restore salmon and their habitat back to the Umatilla.

“He always supported collaboration and built relationships that are necessary to address the long-term and complex issues that have led over time to the over-appropriations of rivers, diminishments of in-stream flows and fish, loss of habitat quality, and consequent losses of Treaty fishing, that require collaborative solutions.”

Salmon smolts were reintroduced to the Umatilla River in 1983 and the first return of adult salmon came in 1985, nearly 70 years after they had been extripated.

Three Chinook salmon reutrned to

the Umtilla in 1986 and two years later the first coho returned.

James was also involved in the CTUIR’s progressive restoration of Pacific lamprey throughout the Columbia Basin, including the Umatilla, Walla Walla and Grande Ronde rivers. Lamprey were harvested by tribal fishers in the Umatilla River in 2018.

In 2021, the Tribes’ Walla Walla Hatchery was completed with the first release of chinook salmon in 2022.

During James tenure the Fisheries Program grew to some 70 employees, providing career development for many tribal members.

James, Quaempts said, “always supported opportunities for young professionals to grow in their responsibilities and work skills, and that changes lives too.”

Several others made remarks during James’ retirement celebration.

Said Quaempts, “The impact on generations of tribal members is significant, and Gary’s career arc spans a time when community members experienced an absence of salmon, those who saw recovery of fishing opportunity, and those who have always known fishing opportunities in their young lives.”

Halfmoon, Malcom Toastmaster Winners at Area Speech Contest

Press Release

Toastmasters International, Region 1, District 9, is happy to announce Mary Halfmoon as the Second Place Winner in the International Speech contest held March 18, 2023. Mary is a resident of Pendleton OR. She is retired, and a member of the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters Club, where she has held several offices. Her interests include basket weaving, making necklaces, writing, and family time. Her winning speech is entitled “A Tale of Two Wolves”

We are pleased to recognize Mary’s achievement as the result of hard work and perseverance. And this success is just a steppingstone, as it makes her eligible to compete in advanced contests

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to be held later this spring. Please join us in wishing her well in her continued efforts.

Toastmasters International, Region 1, District 9, is happy to announce Karen Malcom as the Second Place Winner in the Speech Evaluation contest held March 18, 2023. Karen is a resident of Pendleton OR. She is a member of the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters Club and has held a number of offices for Toastmasters in the District. Her other interests include Steven King novels and Emperor Penguins.

We are pleased to recognize Karen’s achievement as the result of hard work and perseverance. And this success is just a steppingstone, as it makes her eligible to compete in advanced contests to be held later this spring.

Each winner receives $20,000 to fund their business.

To qualify: You must have at least $10,000 available to you to invest in your new business.

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Summer

Jobs

Available at Nez Perce National Historical Park

LAPWAI, ID – Are you interested in a summer position with the National Park Service? Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting up to three individuals for its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The eight-week program runs June 20 through August 11, 2023. Enrollees work 40 hours per week at $10.00 per hour. Applications must be submitted by Monday, May 29, 2023.

The Youth Conservation Corps is a federal program employing youth ages 15 to 18 in conservation work on public lands. Participants develop a better understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, park maintenance needs, and park interpretation during

their participation in the program. For information and/or an application please contact Nez Perce National Historical Park by phone at (208) 8437001 or email Russ_Cash@nps.gov. YCC applicants must be at least 15 years of age by June 20, 2023, but not turn 19 until after August 11, 2023. The parental consent portion of the application must be completed and signed by the applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, May 29, 2023.

Applicants must have a Social Security number or have placed an application for one and be willing to work hard and participate in most work projects.

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What’s happening at Crow’s Shadow

Natalie Ball Prints

Prints by Natalie Ball have been on the press at Crow’s Shadow this month. Pictured below are new works that began during her residency in May 2022. We are looking forward to releasing new editions by Ball within the coming months.

Natalie Ball was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She has a Bachelor’s degree with a double

major in Indigenous, Race & Ethnic Studies & Art from the University of Oregon. She furthered her education in Aotearoa (NZ) at Massey University where she attained her Master’s degree with a focus on Indigenous contemporary art. Ball then relocated to her ancestral Homelands in Southern Oregon/ Northern California to raise her three children. In 2018, Natalie earned her M.F.A. degree in Painting & Printmaking at Yale School of Art. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation’s Oregon Native Arts Fellowship 2021, the Ford Family Foundation’s Hallie Ford Foundation Fellow 2020, the Joan Mitchell Painters & Sculptors Grant 2020, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant 2019, and the Seattle Art Museum’s Betty Bowen Award 2018. Natalie Ball is now an elected official serving on the Klamath Tribes Tribal Council.

document. We are looking forward to a larger story to air this coming fall. Thank you to our facilitator Terri Carnes and our workshop participants.

Our next Traditional Arts Workshop takes place March 11-12 with Peyton La Mere, followed by a Round Basket Weaving Workshop with Walla Walla tribal member Joey Lavadour on April 21-23, 2023.

Thank you Karl Davis

Our Executive Director of the last 8.5 years, Karl Davis, served his last day at Crow’s Shadow at the end of February. We are so grateful for Karl’s knowledge, patience, and joy for the arts that he shared with us. To learn more about his departure from Crow’s Shadow - and our transition during this time you can visit our or website or view the Press Release.

Traditional Arts Workshop

Last month, we completed a buckskin dress workshop that spanned multiple weekends throughout February. Our last weekend of the class, we had a few special guests from Oregon Art Beat join us to

Michelle Burke

We are in the process of reflecting on our current needs and hopes for a new Executive Director to steward the organization into its next chapter. We are eager to find an inspiring leader who can lead us into our next thirty years and fulfill our vision to illuminate and elevate the genius of Indigenous creativity. We will share the position announcement soon and hope that you will help us spread the word.

Sydelle Harrison

CTUIR DNR First Foods Policy Program presents

WED April 12th

9—11 AM PST

CTUIR CAP Ch 3B First Foods Availability & Access Review

Policy in Action: Women’s First Foods Monitoring Project

Virtual with in-person participation in the NGC Walla Walla Conference Room

WED April 26th

1:30—3 PM PST

DNR RAF First Foods & Pollinator Monitoring Workshop

NGC Rotunda | Cayuse & Umatilla Conference Room

In—Person hands-on workshop

Post-event Virtual broadcast of field activities at 4 PM

What is Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)?

An overview of Carbon Capture and Storage Technology and Opportunities

Virtual presentation by Global Ocean Health Program: Building Tribal Leadership in Carbon Removal

Thursday April 13th

1:30—3 PM PST

In Person: Nixyaawii Governance Center (NGC)

Walla Walla | N’Chi’wana Conference Room

Virtual: Follow the QR to find meeting link

For more information or to get on the email list, and to receive virtual meeting links, contact FirstFoods@CTUIR.org or (541) 429—7247

BAAD Tournament Results

15-18 Girls: 1st Lady Shockers, 2nd HoopHers, 3rd Nation All-Stars: Nevaeh Parrish (Lady Shockers), K.K. Bass (Lady Shockers), Sophie Bronson (HoopHer), Lele Sohappy Ms. Hustle: Jalaya “J.T” Burns (HoopHers) Most Valuable Player: Trinity Wheeler (Lady Shockers) 15-18 Boys: 1st Place: Chi 2nd Place: Cayuse 3rd Place: Shadow Wolves All-Stars: Ty William (Shadow Wolves), Seneca Ball (Chi), Andre Niko (Chi) Shane Rivera (Cayuse), Symon Picard (Cayuse) Mr. Hustle: Brave Johnson (Cayuse) Most Valuable Player: Yanni Fassilis (Chi)

12-14 Girls: 1st Place: NW Heat 2nd Place: Himyuume 3rd Place: Wapato

All-Stars: Jazybyl Espinoza (Wapato), Erilynn GreyBull (Wapato), Ella Payne (Himyuume), Cilla Thomas (Himyuume), Bella Valadez (NW Heat) Ms. Hustle: Cilla Thomas (Himyuume) Most Valuable Player: June Fiander (NW Heat)

12-14 Boys: 1st Place: Shadow Wolves 2nd Place: Zugwuts 3rd Place: Tigerz

All-Stars: Keillan Allen (Tigerz), Maliki Fong (Tigerz), Payton Brown (Zugwuts), Ryzen Nunez (Zugwuts), Clifford Eneas (Shadow Wolves) Mr. Hustle: Kayman Jordan (Zugwuts)

Most Valuable Player: Budda Aranda (Shadow Wolves)

9-11 Girls: 1st Place: Cougs 2nd Place: Shadow Wolves 3rd Place: Lady Tigers

All-Stars: Eva Smith (Lady Tigers), Aiyana Suppah (Lady Tigers), Aisley Kiehn (Shadow Wolves), Elise Montes (Shadow Wolves), Shynee Hamilton (Cougs) Ms. Hustle: Tiana Craven (Shadow Wolves)

Most Valuable Player: Ariella Moran (Cougs) 9-11 Boys:1st Place: Autobots 2nd Place: Shadow Wolves 3rd Place: Warriors All-Stars: Seldon Miller (Warriors), Ray Jackson Jr. (Warriors), AJ Arroyo (Shadow Wolves), Elijah Palomarez (Shadow Wolves), Cooper Rittenbach (Autobots) Mr. Hustle: Nate Abrams (Shadow Wolves) Most Valuable Player: Quincy Sams (Autobots)

6-8 Co-Ed: 1st Place: Little Springers 2nd Place: Sacred Circle 3rd Place: Shadow Wolves All-Stars: Razor Benson (Cougs), Nani Tulee (Cougs), Wade (Shadow Wolves) Tree (Shadow Wolves)Mr. & Ms. Hustle: Jayce Reuben & Sawyer Johnson (Sacred Circle) Most Valuable Players: Koa Greene & Aria Thurby (Little Springers)

FrontlineEmployeeoftheMonth

Brent Erickson

“I have worked with Brent for 10 months and never has he once failed to answer a call for help, called in or has had any issues. Brent’swillingnesstohelpeveryone isverycontagious.Hisdiligenceto completetasksatworkshouldtobe recognized.Brentsavesthecasino thousandsofdollarsayeardueto his job knowledge and effort by makingelectricalrepairsandtroubleshooting. I could write a book abouthowBrent’sworkethicisthat of every supervisor’s dream.”

Nominated by: Edgar Simpson

Supervisor of the Month

Marina Simrell

“Marina helps out in any area that she is neededat.In2019thebanquetcrew,Marina and I were among the few that worked at Birch Creek when CTUIR first bought it, and boy did we clean and clean for 2 days straighttogetitreadyforaprivateparty,we didthesamewhenwetookoverHamley’s. We bartended at Birch Creek for over a yearuntilaManagerwashired,anddidthe same at Hamley’s for all events until just lastAugust2022.Marinaalsobartendedfor our1stEpsontourandI’msureshewilldo itagainthisyear.Marinaisveryeasygoing andatrueTeamPlayer,andIappreciateher help always! “ Nominated by: Patty Haid

SupportEmployeeoftheMonth

Jennifer Manson

“… she is very dedicated to h er job. She wants to make sure that everything is done right.Sheishereeverydayshe hardly ever calls in sick. She bringsjoytotheofficeandhas agreatpersonality.Sheisvery focusedonherworktriesvery hard to do the right thing. She hasdifferentideasabouthowto make things easier in her line of work. Very patient with people when sometimes it is very hard.“

Nominated by: Tami Hoepfner

Confederated Umatilla Journal

DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2023

BOT PRESENT: BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Boot Pond, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Full quorum present.

Old Business: a. Official Polled Action:

No. 23-006 Topic: Tribal Consultation Comments to Dept. of Treasury regarding the GWA. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to approve Official Polled Action No. 23-006. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

No. 23-008 Topic: Authorize BOT Chair letter of support for the Umatilla Co, 2022 Oregon Community Paths Application. MOTION: Corrine Sams moves to approve Official Polled Action 23-008. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

No. 23-009 Authorize BOT Chair to sign CTUIR letter submitting CTUIR comment on proposed Amendment to Part 151 Fee to Trust Regulations. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve Official Polled Action 23-009. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

Commission/Committee Update:

MOTION: Lindsey Watchman moves to approve General Council Appointments of Roberta Kipp and Liz Bill for Election Commission for a 3-year term, ending on February 2026. Lisa Ganuelas seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

New Business: Resolution 23-017 Topic : DOA Hanford HCRC #2020-600-003a Transmission Line

Construction/Rebuild MOA: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Confederated Tribes to participate as an invited signatory to the “Memorandum of Agreement Among the United States Department of Energy Richland Operations Office, and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, in consultation with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Nez Perce Tribe, and the Wanapum Regarding the Rebuild and Installation of 13.8kV Distribution Lines (C8-L8 and C8-L15) from the A8 Substation to the Central Fire Station in the 600 Area of the Hanford Site, Benton County, Washington (HCRC#2020-600-003A)”, attached as Exhibit 1, and authorizes its Chair to execute it on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and to take such further action and execute other documents, if any, that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this agreement and this Resolution. MOTION: Corrine Sams moves to approve DOA Hanford HCRC #2020-600-003a Transmission Line Construction/Rebuild MOA. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

FAMILY

Open to individuals and families in the community. Additional ingredients will be available to participants to take home.

Resolution 23-018

Topic: Amends the funding provisions for the $2 million Credit Line to NCFS to include lending from, RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes 1) a line of credit as an internal loan from available Tribal resources at a fixed annual interest rate of 4.5% in addition to, or in lieu of, the existing funding from the margin loan to NCFS in an aggregate limit not to exceed $2,000,000; 2) these revolving lines of credit are authorized through December 31, 2030, unless extended further by official action of the Board of Trustees; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that NCFS’s repayment terms and reporting requirements on the existing line of credit remain unchanged; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director are authorized to take all MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve Amends the funding provisions for the $2 million Credit Line to NCFS to include lending from CTUIR. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 (Boots Pond, Lindsey Watchman, Aaron Ashley, Sally Kosey, Toby Patrick)-0-3 Sandra Sampson, Corinne Sams, Lisa Ganuelas)

Resolution 23-019 Topic: Pendleton School District

Memo of Understanding RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit 1) between the CTUIR and the Pendleton School District; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair, the Chair of the Education and Training Committee, and the Tribal Education Director to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the CTUIR; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby expresses its support for the constructive working relationship between the Education and Training Committee and the Tribal Education Department with the Pendleton School District as reflected in the Memorandum Of Understanding and hereby directs both the Education and Training Committee and the Tribal Education Department to dedicate the time, personnel and resources to work with the Pendleton School District representatives to develop and implement the programs needed to achieve objectives set forth in

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the Memorandum Of Understanding. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to approve the Memo of Understanding with the Pendleton School District. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0 Resolution 23-020 Topic: Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (OST) RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chair, Treasurer, Executive Director, Director of Finance and Accounting Manager or any individual acting in an interim capacity for these positions, to correspond directly with Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) and to execute all documents that are necessary to request disbursements of Tribal funds which are on deposit with the BTFA to be deposited directly into another Tribal account, to request access to Tribal records held by the BTFA, to request information regarding Tribal accounts and to set Tribal Investment and liquidity objectives; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Director of Economic and Community Development, Land Project Manager and the Range Ag & Forestry Program Manager to request information regarding Tribal accounts as needed from time to time for the conduct of routine business; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs authorized Finance staff to annually provide BTFA with an updated list of authorized individuals to account for personnel changes with the Confederated Tribes; AND, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby instructs BTFA to distribute from the Tribes account PL7076703 to the Tribes General Fund Account currently held at U.S. Bank, Pendleton, Oregon, quarterly on the first business day of every January, April, July and October, the entire account balance if the balance is in excess of $1,000; If the balance is less than $1000 hold until the next quarter. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes 1) a line of credit as an internal loan from available Tribal resources at a fixed annual interest rate of 4.5% in addition to, or in lieu of, the existing funding from the margin loan to NCFS in an aggregate limit not to exceed $2,000,000; 2) these revolving lines of credit are authorized through December 31, 2030, unless extended further by official action of the Board of Trustees; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that NCFS’s repayment terms and reporting requirements on the existing line of credit remain unchanged; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution; MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve Amends the funding provisions for the $2 million Credit Line to NCFS to include lending from CTUIR. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 (Boots Pond, Lindsey Watchman, Aaron Ashley, Sally Kosey, Toby Patrick)-0-3 Sandra Sampson, Corinne Sams, Lisa Ganuelas)

Resolution 23-021 Topic: Pendleton School District Memo of Understanding; RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit 1) between the CTUIR and the Pendleton School District; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair, the Chair of the Education and Training Committee, and the Tribal Education Director to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the CTUIR; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby expresses its support for the constructive working relationship between the Education and Training Committee and the Tribal Education Department with the Pendleton School District as reflected in the Memorandum Of Understanding and hereby directs both the Education and Training Committee and the Tribal Education Department to dedicate the time, personnel and resources to work with the Pendleton School District representatives to develop and implement the programs needed to achieve objectives set forth in the Memorandum Of Understanding. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to approve the Memo of Understanding with the Pendleton School District. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

Resolution 23-022 Topic: Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (OST), RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chair, Treasurer, Executive Director, Director of Finance and Accounting Manager or any individual acting in an interim capacity for these positions, to correspond directly with Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) and to execute all documents that are necessary to request disbursements of Tribal funds which are on deposit with the BTFA to be deposited directly into another Tribal account, to request access to Tribal records held by the BTFA, to request information regarding Tribal accounts and to set Tribal Investment and liquidity objectives; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Director of Economic and Community Development, Land Project Manager and the Range Ag & Forestry Program Manager to request information regarding Tribal accounts as needed from time to time for the conduct of routine business; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs authorized Finance staff to annually provide BTFA with an updated list of authorized individuals to account for personnel changes with the Confederated Tribes; AND, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the

Board of Trustees hereby instructs BTFA to distribute from the Tribes account PL7076703 to the Tribes General Fund Account currently held at U.S. Bank, Pendleton, Oregon, quarterly on the first business day of every January, April, July and October, the entire account balance if the balance is in excess of $1,000; If the balance is less than $1000 hold until the next quarter. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve Amends the funding provisions for the $2 million Credit Line to NCFS to include lending from CTUIR. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0

Other Board Action Items: NONE

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports:

Corinne Trip Report – Meet with Port of Hood River Executive Director Kevin Greenwood. Attend Port of Hood River Commission Meeting; Corrine Trip Report – Attend US v OR Tribal caucus and Regular US v OR Meeting; Kat Brigham – Get TSA PreCheck; Sandra Sampson – PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee propose the following subparts of 24 CFR Part 1000 Title IV regulations as the topics to commence negotiations with Interior Department Committee Members and FMCS facilitators; Sandra Sampson – ISDEAA Negotiation Rulemaking

Progressive Act Meeting; Sandra Sampson – Oregon Health Policy Board Monthly Meeting; Toby Patrick – Researching the Cayuse Five; Toby Patrick –Honoring Bear Paw Battlefield and the Memory of those buried there MOTION: Boots Pond moves to accept BOT Travel and External Meeting Reports. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

BOT LEAVE AND TRAVEL OR OUTSIDE MEETING REQUESTS.

Polled Requests: Aaron Ashley – Polled Personal Leave 2/3/23 2 hours; Corinne Sams – Polled Personal Leave 2/20/23 3 hours;Corinne Sams – Polled

Travel Request: CRITFC SPOD Virtual Meeting

2/9/23; Kat Brigham – Polled Travel Request: Kennewick to get TSA 2/7/23;Lindsey Watchman – Polled Personal Leave 2/3/23 2 hours; Lindsey Watchman

– Polled Travel Tulalip Resort Casino, WA Attend the Elected Tribal Official Academy 2/7-9/23; Lisa Ganuelas – Polled Personal Leave 2/2/23 3 hours, 2/3/23 3 hours; Lisa Ganuelas – Polled Personal Leave 2/7/23

7.5 hours; Sandra Sampson – Polled Personal Leave

2/6/23 1 hour; Toby Patrick – Polled Personal Leave 2/3/23 3 hours; Toby Patrick – Polled Personal Leave 2/6-8/23 22.5 hours

Regular Requests: Boots Pond – Travel Request: Pullman Washington WSU NAAB Meeting and MOU Signing 4/27/23; Corinne Sams – Travel Request: Portland CRITFC Monthly Meeting 2/23-24/23; Kat Brigham – Personal Leave Request 2/8/23 4.5 hours; Kat Brigham – Travel Request: Hood River, OR, Sense of Place Conversations 3/8-9/23; Kat Brigham – Travel Request: Pullman, Washington Sign revised MOU 4/27-28/23; Lisa Ganuelas – Travel Request: Olympia, WA Tribal Priorities meeting with the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus 3/22-24/23; Lisa Ganuelas – Travel Request: Olympia, WA, Tribal Priorities meeting with the Washington Democratic Caucus 2/8-10/23 ; Lisa Ganuelas – Travel Request: Chico, CA Soil Health Academy: Regenerative Farming and Ranching 3/13-17/23; Sandra Sampson – Travel Request: Virtual meeting Oregon Health Policy Board 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/12, 10/3, 11/7/23; Toby Patrick – Personal Leave: Request 2/17/23 3.5 hours; Toby Patrick – Travel Request: Portland, OR, Willamette Falls Trust Board Meeting 2/26-27/23

MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify and approve the leave and travel requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

DATE: FEBRUARY 27TH, 2023

BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Boots Pond, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Sandra Sampson, Treasure on Travel, Toby Patrick, Member, on travel. Quorum present.

Old Business: Official Polled Resolution: No. 23021 Topic: Agreement with FNS USDA for the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project. MOTION: Corrine Sams moves to approve Official Polled Resolution. Resolution No. 23-021. Aaron Ashley seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion 6-0-0 Official Polled Action(s) No. 23-010 Topic: Authorize BOT chair to sign request from Jeff and Paula Wagner- Bellingham for a Revocable Use Permit Application. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to ratify Official Polled Action No. 23-010. Boots Pond seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries. 4-0-2 Lisa Ganuelas and Lindsey Watchman abstained. No. 23-011 Topic: BOT Supports using up to $1,500.00 out of the Contingency Fund to Support live streams for the girl’s and boys’ basketball games during the state tournament.

MOTION: Aaron Ashley moves to approve Official Polled Action No. 23-011. Corrine Sams seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries. 6-0-0.

New Business: Resolution 23-022 Topic: Adopts

Confederated Umatilla Journal

BOARD

Economic Ventures Revolving Fund Authorization Policy and appropriates $5 million to the seed the Fund Land Acquisition, RESOLVED, that the Economic Diversification Fund Authorization Policy attached hereto as Exhibit 1, is hereby adopted and approved; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees establishes an internal team to evaluate opportunities made up of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Department of Economic and Community Development Director Finance Director and Planning Director; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated $5 million of available General Funds from the Contingency Fund to the Economic Diversification Fund to provide resources for ventures approved by the Board of Trustees; AND BE IT FINALLY RE SOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the policy adopted by this resolution; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to approve Adopts Economic Ventures Revolving Fund Authorization Policy and appropriates $5 million to the seed the Fund Land Acquisition. No.23-022. Corrine Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries

6-0-0

Resolution No. 23-023 Topic: Nash Real Estate Contract of Sale, RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Real Estate Contract of Sale between the Confederated Tribes and Nathan Robert Nash and Gina Laverne Nash, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize its Chair, or her designee, to execute the above referenced Real Estate Contract of Sale, or a contract containing substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appropriates from the Land Acquisition account (130-000) the amount of the Pur chase Price for the Nash Property as set forth in the attached Real Estate Contract of Sale to be paid on the Closing Date; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees further directs that:

a. the Department Economic Community Director, Land Manager and Tribal Farm Manager shall develop and submit to the Office of the Executive Director a man agement plan for the agricultural land on the Nash Property which includes regenerative agriculture proj ects, and recommendations on the use of the house, bunkhouse and outbuildings on the Nash Property, and that the Office of Executive Director shall provide a management plan for the Nash Property to the Board of Trustees within 90 days after the closing of the purchase of the Nash Property;

b. all revenues generated on the Nash Property shall be deposited in the Land Acquisition account (130-000) to be used by the Land Manager to pay operation and maintenance costs, property tax and expenses associated with the fee to trust transfer of the Property;

c. the Executive Director shall review, revise as ap propriate and implement the management plan for the Nash Property and shall have the authority to approve any lease associated with the approved management plan or related to the use of the Nash Property; and

d. upon receipt of title to the Nash Property, the Land Manager shall expeditiously pursue the conversion of the Nash Property from fee to trust status; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair and Executive Director to take such further action and to execute documents that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; MOTION: Aaron Ashley moves to approve Nash Real Estate Contract of Sale No. 23-023 Corrine Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0

Resolution No. 23-024 Topic: Challenge to December 2022 Oregon Fish Passage Rule Revisions RESOLVED, that the Office of Legal Counsel is authorized to file a legal challenge to the December 2022 adoption by Oregon of revisions to the fish passage rules that did not go through public notice and comment if Oregon does not voluntarily rescind the adoption of the offending rules; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of Legal Counsel coordinate any legal challenge with other Treaty Tribes that may challenge the fish passage rules; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Office of Legal Counsel shall report back to the Board of Trustees regularly. MOTION: Corrine Sams moves to approve No. 23-024 Challenge to December 2022 Oregon Fish Passage Rule Revisions. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0

Resolution No. 23-025 Topic: Second Amendment to Wells Fargo Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (Amended Loan Agreement) the Certificate Regarding Amendment to Loan Agreement, the Supplemental Tax Certificate No. 2 and the Wildhorse Family Entertainment Center Loan Summary attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C, 2C, 3C and 4C, respectively; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair to execute the attached Amended Loan Agreement, the Certificate Regarding Amendment to Loan Agreement and the Supplemental Tax Certificate No. 2, or documents containing substantially similar terms, and to take such further action

and to execute documents that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby confirms its approval of the limited waiver of Tribal sovereign immunity, the choice of law and the dispute resolution provisions contained in the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, and further confirms that the Uniform Commercial Code and Arbitration Code approved by Resolution 10-069 shall govern the Amended Loan Agreement; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs its legal counsel and tax counsel to prepare the legal opinions necessary for the closing of the Amended

approve No. 23-025

Second Amended to Wells Fargo Third Amended and Restarted Loan Agreement. Sally Kosey seconds. 5-0-1 Lindsey Watchman abstained.

Resolution No. 23-026 Topic: CTUIR - City of Umatilla Water Infrastructure Development Project Tax-Exempt, RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby reconfirms its approval of the Confederated Tribes – City of Umatilla Water Infrastructure Develop ment Project to construct and operate temporary and new facilities to divert, pump and deliver Columbia River water to the Wanaket Wildlife Area and City of Umatilla customers as shown in the map attached as Exhibit 7 to this Resolution; AND BE IT FURTHER

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