2023 February CUJ

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Confederated Umatilla Journal

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

Pendleton, Oregon

Marijuana, hemp legalized on Reservation

BOT amends criminal code, eyeing economic diversity

By the CUJ

MISSION – Marijuana possession and purchase, by adults 21 and older, is now legal on the Umatilla Indian Reservation following a majority vote by the Board of Trustees on Jan. 30.

Up to this point, simple possession of marijuana, even for medicinal uses, was subject to a citation from Tribal Police and subsequent fine from Tribal Court.

Under the amended criminal code, an adult can possess up to 8 ounces of marijuana if on private property

or in a private vehicle, or 1 ounce of useable marijuana in public. (The code changes, which spell out possession and purchasing rules, are listed on Page 3.)

The code changes, however, would not prohibit a landlord, including the CTUIR Housing Department, from restricting the use and growth of marijuana- and marijuana-derived products on the landlord’s property, according to an e-mail explanation issued from the CTUIR Office of Legal Counsel.

Changes to the CTUIR criminal code related to possession, purchase and sales of marijuana are now basically the same as the state of Oregon, which

See MARIJUANA, Page 3

The future of CTUIR

On January 17, 2023 CTUIR Tribal Judge Bill Johnson swears in the new members of the CTUIR Youth Council while current members of the CTUIR Board of Trustees look on. See story, Page 2

“ I believe this will reduce barriers for individual tribal members, our community, and all those who have been negatively impacted by the enforcement of marijuana-related law. ”

Corinne Sams, BOT Member-At-Large and member of the CTUIR Law & Order Commission

Photo by Lee Gavin

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

Photographer: Dallas Dick dallasdick@ctuir.org

SUBSCRIBE

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:

One year: $15, Two years: $28

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The CUJ prints on the first Thursday of each month.

CTUIR swears in Youth Council

By Summer Wildbill, CUJ Contributor

MISSION — The Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Youth Council were officially sworn in on January 17th in the rotunda of the Nixyáawii Governance Center (NGC). Judge Bill Johnson officiated the swearing-in ceremony.

There were 23 youth council members sworn in, 11 on the youth leadership council, and 12 on the junior youth leadership council. There are 13 re-elected members and ten newly elected members.

The ceremony included speeches from Kat Brigham, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lindsey-Pasena Littlesky, outgoing Youth Council Chair. Diamond Greene, Youth Council Chair. Garian McDonald, Junior Youth Council Chair, and Hiyuum Nowland Youth Council Cultural Ambassador.

“I wanted to be a role model to our younger generation to give them an example of what their future can hold,” Greene said. “This experience of becoming Chairwoman is rewarding in many ways. …it also inspires our youth to step up after completing my term.”

Along with Greene, council members promised they would support and protect the best interest of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. While also promising that they would fulfill their duties as youth council members of the CTUIR.

The council’s promise to fulfill their duties aligns with their mission statement. Their mission as a counsel is to form a collective voice for the youth while also working towards positive goals and accomplishments for their community.

Julie Taylor, director of the tribes’ department of children and family,

services children and family services (DCFS), shared her appreciation of the large turnout from community and staff members that attended the ceremony in support of the youth council.

Newly elected Senior Youth Council members are Chair Diamond Greene, Vice Chair Sunhawk Thomas, Treasurer Anthony Greene, Cultural Ambassador Weptas Brockie, Secretary Madison Munoz, and Publicist Summer Wildbill. The members-at-large are Meadow Morris, Brooklyn Jones, and Dymond Say. The Helix member-at-large is Malaeloa Malumaleumu. The AthenaWeston member-at-large is Addison Carey.

The junior council elected Chair Garian McDonald, Vice Chair Penelope Gavin-Harvey, Treasurer Ava Jackson, Cultural Ambassador Hiyuum Nowland, Secretary Eagle Edminston, and Publicist Miracle Edminston.

The members-at-large are Victoria

Sweowat, Kymani Van Pelt, Abraham Shippentower, Brees Van Pelt, and Sascha Quampts. The Athena-Weston member-at-large is Sydney Carey.

Standing ovation from Northwest tribal leaders

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Lindsey-Pasena Littlesky, outgoing Youth Council Chair, speaks at the swearing in ceremony. Photo by Lee Gavin

Members of the CTUIR Youth Council received a standing ovation from tribal leaders attending the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians (ATNI) on Tuesday, January 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon for their work and mission to save salmon. In June 2021, the young leaders sent a letter calling on elected leaders and President Biden to remove the four lower Snake River dams to save salmon from extinction. The Youth Council’s petition on Change.org has more than 24, 000 signatures and has received global attention, including support from rock band Pearl Jam who shared their support on its social media channels. CUJ photo

Youth Council members. Photo by Lee Gavin

Tribal members petition to reopen grazing bids

MISSION — On January 19, 2023, a petition with 74 signatures was presented, reviewed, and approved by the CTUIR General Council, requesting all CTUIR grazing bids be withdrawn and allowing tribal members the opportunity to rebid.

The petition stemmed from complaints from CTUIR Tribal members because of the lack of notification of the grazing bids for lease on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The notice for grazing bids was advertised in the East Oregonian newspaper, posted in the Bureau of Indian Affairs office for approximately 30 days and mailed to 66 people. One CTUIR tribal member submitted a bid, however the bid was incomplete and not accepted.

In response to the petition, the CTUIR’s Office of the Executive Director (OED), Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) staff held a listening session on Wednesday, January 26, 2023 to identify grazing needs and opportunities for CTUIR Tribal members on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and identify improved notification processes to avoid further miscommunication.

At the January 19, 2022 General Council meeting, Executive Director Donald Sampson identified the immediate need to develop a tribal preference policy, organize workshops and outreach on the grazing

MARIJUANA from Page 1

legalized medical marijuana in 1998 and recreational marijuana in July of 2015.

However, future CTUIR codes and regulations will be needed before any onreservation hemp or marijuana-related businesses are allowed, according to Tribal attorney Brent Leonhard, who fashioned the amendments.

Under the criminal code amendment, hemp, which is used in myriad ways ranging from healing agents to the creation of clothes and rope, will no longer fall under the federal definition of marijuana, but a future hemp code will need to meet USDA regulatory requirements.

“The business side of things will take time to ensure they are done right and any business venture the tribes decide to undertake is sustainable and profitable,” Leonhard wrote.

BOT members voted in favor of the amendments with an eye on diversifying the CTUIR economy, but they also agreed that the code changes will allow individuals to use medical marijuana without fear of arrest or citation.

Corinne Sams, a BOT memberat-large and a member of the CTUIR Law & Order Commission, said the amendments were needed so the CTUIR could consider hemp and cannabis-related business opportunities. (Sams noted that the Law & Order Commission in late December approved the proposed amendments with a recommendation to the BOT for adoption.)

“We know that economic diversity is important, and this is a great foundational step by opening the door to explore the economic potential of hemp- and cannibas-related businesses,” Sams said.

The alignment of state and tribal laws also ensures the CTUIR has an option to compact with the state for future businesses within the industry.

lease process, and schedule tours of the upcoming grazing and pasture leases. He stated the most of the leases would be available in late 2023 and 2025. The OED also determined that CTUIR Tribal members should be afforded proper notices on all future

grazing and pasture lease notices. DNR and BIA will post this information on the CTUIR website, in the Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ), on CTUIR social media sites, and post public notices at tribal facilities.

Changes to CTUIR Criminal Code

In the explanatory e-mail, the OLC laid out the specific criminal code changes:

For Possession:

Any 21 or older can possess up to:

• 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),

Aaron Ashley, BOT Vice-Chair, said he, too, agreed that marijuana-related businesses could benefit the CTUIR.

“In all honesty, it was the economic aspect of it,” Ashley said. “The diversification opportunities it offers.”

Ashley said the CTUIR cannot rely solely on gaming and, if such marijuana-related businesses are created, revenue generated would not only help tribal government, but “would lead to enterprise revenue allocation/distribution to the tribal membership” similar to Arrowhead and Cayuse Holdings, two other businesses owned by the CTUIR.

Sams said that by legalizing marijuana, “we are leveraging our right to self-govern by creating equitable laws for our people and establishing longoverdue economic pathways that may be able to provide significant financial resources for the CTUIR.”

Ashley said that legalizing marijuana and, by extension hemp, the CTUIR is exercising its self-governance rights.

“It’s an exertion of our sovereignty to show the world we can do it. And we will do it,” Ashley said.

Both Sams and Ashley also addressed the potential benefits for tribal members.

“I believe this will reduce barriers for individual tribal members, our community, and all those who have been negatively impacted by the enforcement of marijuana-related laws,” Sams said. “Medical users of cannabis have been denied the right to

• 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,

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

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

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

• 10 marijuana seeds, or

• 4 marijuana plants.

For Purchasing from a licensed retailer, etc:

A nyone 21 or older can purchase from a marijuana retailer licensed by the CTUIR or State of Oregon at any one time or within one day (or share, give away, receive, or grow) the following products at any one time or within one day from a licensed retailer, up to:

• 2 ounces of usable marijuana (dried leaves and flowers),

• If an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cardholder or designated primary caregiver of someone with an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program cardholder, 8 ounces of usable marijuana (dried leaves and flowers) in one day or 32 ounces in one month,

• 5 grams of cannabinoid extract or concentrate,

• 16 ounces of cannabinoid product in solid form,

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

• 10 marijuana seeds, or

• 4 immature marijuana plants.

use medical marijuana as an alternative to opiods for pain management and other health needs. Equity and access to quality alternative health methods have been egnore for far too long.”

Ashley said there is a long list of benefits, not the least of which will be

the removal of pre-employment testing.

“We know there is a safety aspect, for safety sensitive positions with the CTUIR, and we have taken that into consideration,” Ashley said. “However, that pool is fairly small in comparison to the benefits legalizing would provide.”

Cattle graze on the reservation. File photo

“ We are leveraging our right to self-govern by creating equitable laws for our people. ”

Corinne Sams, BOT Member-At-Large and member of the CTUIR Law & Order Commission

Washington School fifth graders participate in honor choir

EUGENE, Ore. — Seven fifth grade students from Washington Elementary traveled to Eugene on January 13 to participated in the honor choir. Vienda Dagley, Maleah Bell, LillieAnn Lehneis, Elizabeth Bevis, Kayli Azure, Awna’ee Najera, and Isabelle Allen. Four of them are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

The students practiced their assigned choral parts on their own time and with Mrs. Dinkel, their Choir Teacher, during her prep period to learn the songs. On January 13th students checked into the honor choir rehearsal in Eugene. There they rehearsed all morning and after with the honor choir’s guest conductor. The director, Robyn Reeves Lana, was brought in from Cincinnati, Ohio. She leads the Cincinnati youth choir and is a professor at University of Cincinnati

College-Conservatory of Music. The day cumulated with a performance open to teachers and the public. This experience was able to benefit those students who wanted more in the music room. Students were able to learn part music and choral songs in different languages, which is currently not an option in our area. While students get the opportunity to sing and perform in school concerts, these students were able to sing repertoire that is more difficult and challenging then what is taught in the general music classroom. Students were excited and nervous for this activity. When they arrived they were assigned spots and mixed in with over 100 other elementary students from all around the state of Oregon. A few students were shy and nervous about meeting new people they didn’t know, but by the end of the experience they walked away with

TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE

2023 ArtWORKz

Junior Art Show & Competition

Exhibit opens Feb. 3

Opening day is free! Come in and see the amazing artwork submitted by talented youth from throughout the region. Take advantage of FREE First Friday and enjoy Indian Tacos ($10.50) and Frybread ($5) at Kinship Café from 11am-2pm!

Thank you to Nixyaawii Community Financial Services and Blick Art Materials!

Kinship Café | Weekly Specials

February 3

FREE FIRST FRIDAY: Indian Tacos and Frybread

February 7-11: Salmon Bowl

February 14-18: Elk Burger Sloppy Joe on Frybread

February 21-25: Bison Tri Tip BBQ Sandwich w/ Potato Salad

Every Friday, Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder!

Take-out is still available by calling 541.429.7702 to place your order. Or, dine in and enjoy the beautiful view of the Blue Mountains.

CULTURAL INSTITUTE

The Museum Store | 30% off!

Take advantage of 30% o all winter apparel and accessories through the end of the month. It's still chilly out there and we have some great looking winter wear. Might as well look good while staying warm!

Offer may not be combined with other offers/discounts.

Pepsi Primetime @ the Museum presents Artists Reception & Awards Ceremony

2023 ArtWORKz Junior Art Show & Competition

Saturday, Feb. 25 1pm-3pm

Join the artists and their families to see who won awards and celebrate the incredible talent of these young artists. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Thank you to Nixyaawii Community Financial Services and Blick Art Materials!

FREE First Friday! | February 3, 10am-5pm

FREE admission all day at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. Dine inside at Kinship Cafe or order take-out. Enjoy Indian Tacos ($10.50) and Frybread ($5) from 11am-2pm. Shop in in the Museum Store for 30% o all winter apparel and accessories. www.tamástslikt.org

Exhibits, Museum Store Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm Kinship Cafe Open Tues-Sat 11am-2pm First Fridays are FREE!

541.429.7700

Contributed photo

LANGUAGE LESSON

Edition: Xɨ́syamim (Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit), ˀalatam̓áal (weyiiletpuutímt)

Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit Xɨ́sya

Sɨ́may

X̣ʷɨ́n iwá áwtni úyit tkʷátat.

Čí púuy iwá aƛ̓awiyášatki.

Pinánaknuwitamataš.

Xɨ́syamim (Named for xɨ́sya “Indian celery”, which blooms at this time of the year, in February)

weyiiletpuutímt

wew̓íimn

xúlxul címey

xúlxul híiweš háawtnin̓ ˀúyitnim hípt. kíi póhoy híiweš talapoošáatki.

táˀc ˀéetx ˀimeméeqicqcix.

ˀalatam̓áal (Refers to February as the season between winter and spring)

English Indian Celery (Lomatium grayi) Suckers, Minnows

Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) Suckers are one of the sacred First Foods.

This snow is a blessing by prayer.

You all are to take care of yourselves.

February

WELLNESS OPPORTUNITY

Hosted by Yellowhawk Public Health

Are you at risk for diabetes?

45 years of age or older

Overweight

A family history of type 2 diabetes

Physically active fewer than 3 times per week

Had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds

Happy Birthday, Papa!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARI!

Love you more than that, The Boys!

Love, Your Short Mile Family!

Are you interested in learning how to:

Eat a balanced diet

Manage stress

Be active

Stay motivated

Reduce risk for chronic disease

Achieve a healthy weight

The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help! If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take charge of your health and make a change.

What to expect: PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months then meetings once a month for the second 6 months. You will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes.

CLASS DETAILS:

Start Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 12 - 1 pm

Location: Laxsimwit Conference Room

TO REGISTER:

Contact Leah Harris at 541.240.8729

leahharris@yellowhawk.org

Empower Committee congratulates Discover Program participants

MISSION — The Pamáwaluukt Empower Committee would like to extend congratulations to Cynthia Bean on her successful completion of Discover 2022. In 2022, Cynthia, Secretary II for the Public Works Office, completed the following rotations for her Supervisory Training Module: Human Resources, Department of Children and Family Services, Housing Authority, Department of Natural Resources, Finance, Public Work, Office of Information Technology, Tribal Planning, Off-campus management training – Falmouth Institute, Education Department, Department of Economic and Community Development, and Tamástslikt Cultural Institute.

While participating in Discover, Cynthia continued to make choices to enhance her career choices. She applied for, interviewed and was accepting into a nine-month Leadership Development Program for women of color called sHERO. She enrolled and completed her first term back into college. Her continued efforts and dedication has made her 2022 training opportunity a success.

When asked what she enjoyed about Discover. “I enjoyed seeing the different works of the departments, but I really enjoyed hearing on how they got there and the advice/tips they gave. It’s good to get a better understanding when you are there and see how they run their department. It’s truly teamwork to keep a good functioning department.” Cynthia Bean.

When asked if she feels her operational knowledge of management

has grown while participating in the program. “I feel that the more I learned from Program Managers/Supervisors and Directors. The tips were helpful and with the advice they gave, I have a better understanding on how to handle situations and to do the best I can.”

Lorene Broncheau, Pamáwaluukt Staffing and Recruitment Specialist, stated, “The Pamáwaluukt Empower Program and Discover training module is available to tribal members and tribal member employees to assist and guide with their continued educational and career goals. The exemplary growth that Cynthia has shown over the course of the year has been phenomenal. It has been a pleasure watching her step out of her comfort zone to really learn more about herself and to assist her while she made leaps forward in her career goals.”

The Pamáwaluukt Empower Committee also announces the participation of Andrea Hall in the Discover Program for 2023. She has

been selected for the Program Manager training module.

Andrea is currently an Office Assistant for the CTUIR Planning Office and has also been learning the responsibilities of the Environmental Health Program while the Environmental Health Officer position has been vacant. While working in the Environmental Health Program, Andrea has found this is where she would like to focus her career.

Andrea earned a double major with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies –both completed at Washington State University in 2007 She has over 26 years of experience working for the CTUIR Government and related entities, including the Department of Economic and Community Development, Tribal Planning Office, Department of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Wildhorse Resort and Casino.

The Pamáwaluukt Empower Committee is excited to have Andrea’s participation in the Program Manager Level training module. Her dedication and passion for work with CTUIR in combination to her drive to keep rising herself up makes her an ideal candidate.

In past years, two tribal member staff persons have been selected to participate in the Discover Program but due to a lack of applicants, Andrea is the sole participant for this year. So, if you are tribal member employed by one of the CTUIR government’s departments or offices, please consider applying in next year in order to further your career development.

Cynthia Bean 2022 Andrea Hall 2023

Showtime® Documentary Films announces “Murder in Big Horn”

Three-part docuseries highlights epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

LOS ANGELES – Showtime Documentary Films announces that Murder In Big Horn will make its Showtime debut on demand and on streaming Friday, February 3 and onair on Sunday, February 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 22.

Directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin craft a powerful portrait of tribal members and their communities within Big Horn County, Montana battling an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) that has been prevalent since colonization. The three-part docuseries examines the circumstances surrounding many of these cases, told solely through the perspectives of those involved: Native families, Native journalists, and local law enforcement officers. All three episodes will also release on demand and on streaming platforms for SHOWTIME subscribers on February 3. To watch and share the trailer, visit https://youtu.be/FxdY-KRQaa0.

Within the past decade, dozens of young Indigenous women and girls from the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Nations have disappeared from Montana’s Big Horn County and its surrounding areas. Grieving Native

families who fear the worst press local law enforcement for answers, but their pleas are most often met with silence or indifference. Arrests in these cases are rare, and convictions are virtually nonexistent. Elsewhere in America, similar stories of disappearances and death shock communities and become nationwide news, but when they occur on Native land, a circle of bereft family members, friends, and activists are left to fight for justice on their own. Murder In Big Horn intimately embeds with these families and this community in an effort to shine a light on the unanswered mysteries of this land.

Oglala Lakota/Diné filmmaker Razelle Benally wrote for the noir Navajo Tribal Police investigation drama series Dark Winds. Benally was a Sundance Native Lab fellow, a Creative Producers fellow, and a Screenwriters Intensive fellow and is pursuing an MFA in film production at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is currently in development on her directorial feature film debut.

Matthew Galkin’s recent directing work includes the Showtime limited series Murder In The Bayou, Kevorkian, the award-winning documentary I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA, and loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies.

The series is produced for Showtime by Fairhaven. Producers are Benally, Ivan MacDonald and Ivy MacDonald. Galkin executive produces.

Obituary

WAYNE FORREST BARNES

Wayne Forrest Barnes, age 90, passed away at his home on December 12, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Garthwaite Barnes and his two children: Anita Barnes Powell and Jeffrey McMillan Barnes. Wayne also had four loving grandchildren: Ryan Wayne Dobies, Joseph Leonard Dobies, Donovan McMillan Barnes, and Bryce Levi Barnes.

Wayne attended Hollywood High School where he excelled in sports. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Wayne’s experience in the Marines played a very important role in his life. In his later years he became a Veterans Advocate assisting fellow veterans with their benefits.

Wayne was a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Wayne Forrest Barnes is the son of Anita Mae Forest, and grandson of Edgar Lamont Forest and Selina Mary Remillard.

Thank You

Human Resources would like to take the opportunity to thank the following local Pendleton Merchants who donatedion to our Annual Employee Holiday Banquet: Barhyte Specialty Foods, StarbBucks, Moe Pho Noodles & Café, Big John Pizza, Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery, Big John’s Hometown Pizza, Pendleton Bottling Company, Les Schwabs Tires, Great Pacific, Wildhorse Resort and Casino (Blazer tickets), Wildhorse Cineplex (movie passes), Joe’s Fiesta, Safeway, Arrowhead/Mission Market (gift cards), Mission Inflatables (gift certificates), Tri-City American (CTUIR Board of Trustees

(Tri-City Americans tickets), TERO, Ellen Taylor, and Catherine Barkley Therapeutics Gift Baskets. We would also like to thank the wonderful Wildhorse Staff: Andrea Decker, Jake_____and Kim Crown, for helping with the Rivers Event Center and Cineplex tickets. Banquet, Vicente Romero and his team Ozzy Ross, Misty Ross, William Kaup and Leiloni Estaquio. Nathan Garton, AV Manager and his team Nick Foster and David Dudek. Our entertainers Chance Rush and Rudy Indigenous for making this a fun event and our own CTUIR Department of Finance for always being so helpful during this time of year!! Last, but not least, our we want to thank the employee volunteers who helped during the event: Lori Templin, Brad Spencer, Liz Bill, Kristi Yunker, Matt Campbell, Julie Taylor, Katrina Burnside, Ethel Hogge, Lee Gavin, Shannon Blood, Mark Blood, Louisa Allman and Cindy Freston. Thank you all for all the hard work you put into making this event a huge success and we look forward to next year!!

THE FAMILY OF ETHEL ‘TESSIE’ WILLIAMS would like to express our Love & Gratitude to all that were there to support us during our Mother’s illness and assisting with her journey home. To all the friends and family that stopped in to sit with her and visit with her, it was so nice to hear the stories and most of all to hear her laughter and giggles. Qieceyewyew for all the Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences. The Cards & Flowers we received from; Happy Canyon Board of Directors, Round Up Board of Directors, Mort Bishop, Mac & Jan Levy, Brian & Jennifer Carra, Cheryl & Vicki Stillman, Lindsey Watchman, Sam Spino, CTUIR Board of Trustees & all of CTUIR Staff, CTUIR Tribal Health Commission, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Staff, CTUIR Housing Department Staff, Nicht-Yow-Way Senior Program Staff, American Legion Post 440 & Auxiliary, Ida Senator, Dorothy Cyr, Gladys Mendenhall, Eugena ‘Sugar Bear’ Stacona & Family, Suzanne ‘Miss Purple’ Barnette, Roberta Kipp & Family, Rita Campbell, Beth Condon, Gary C. Chamberlin, Katrina “Kintch” Burnside & Odie Minthorn, Dorothy O’Rourke. The beautiful flowers that were delivered to our home from Jesse Walker, Willa Wallace and Randall Melton and family. The following assisted in her care with compassion and professionalism for which we are grateful; CTUIR EMT/Fire Department, St. Anthony Hospital Emergency Room Staff, City of Pendleton EMT Department, St. Mary’s Hospital Staff & The Compassionate staff of Burn’s Mortuary. Our Loving Nixyaawii Community opened their hearts by cooking & delivering food to our home; Kay & Chaz Webb, Daniel Red Elk, Julie Taylor, Terri Carnes, Daisy Minthorn, Shawndine Jones, Kathleen & Tim Elliott, Sandy Craig, Tara Craig, Rene & Richard Kaizer, Cara Green & Melissa Bobb, Cece Whitewolf & Her Loving Companion Ron. Washat Services were held at our home thanks to; Armand Minthorn, Andrew Wildbill, Kellen Joseph, Josh Spencer, Tommy Pierre, Jr., Clayton ‘Clutch’ Johnson, Randy Minthorn, Irma Totus, Debbie Craig, Ernestine & Thomas Morning Owl, Lela Buck, Paul Carral, Richard Sam & William Showaway. Our thanks to the following for their support and contributions; Mort Bishop for his warm

and loving friendship he had with our mother over the years and his generosity he has for our . Bobbie Conner for the beautiful obituary she wrote on behalf of the family, Shawndine Jones for creating the beautiful memorial cards, Sadie Mildenberger for providing the Rose Water, Latis Nowland & Layla Sohappy for cleaning and attending to all that visited our home, Chris Williams & Charles Jones for bringing Grandma home from Burns Mortuary to the Longhouse. The Yakama Nation Warriors Association & the beautiful Geronimo flag that was presented to the family. Ron & Kathy Fuller have sponsored 3 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in February at St. Andrews Mission in Honor of Our Mother. Qieceyewyew to Jacy Sohappy for stepping up and offering to create the beautiful wing dresses and ribbon shirts that were worn by family members. The Hunters; Andrew Wildbill, Sam Spino & Tyson Minthorn. Appreciation to the Enrollment Office and the Public Works Department for their professionalism. We appreciate the following for the beautiful Ceremony at The Longhouse; The Dressing Ceremony was lovingly performed by Ernestine Morning Owl & Irma Totus, the tule mat and dishes were taken care of by Latis Nowland & Auralia Heay. Father Mike & Brother Thomas of St. Andrews Mission for the Recitation of the Rosary. Qieceyewyew to Dylan Abrahamson and the Nixyaawii Boys Basketball Team that shared a video for Gramma, their #1 Fan. The Washat Services were officiated by Armand Minthorn & Mike Squeochs along with the singers; Randy Minthorn, Sam Spino, Robert Wilson, Ian Sampson, William Showaway, Wilson Wewa, Mike, Brother Bear, Boots Pond, Josh Spencer, Jr., Fred Hill, Sr., Thomas Morning Owl, Jason, Aaron Hines Kellen Joseph, Logan Quaempts, Kelsey Burns, Isaiah Welch & Caleb Minthorn. The Songs, the dancers and the testimonies that were shared warmed our hearts and assured that her journey was filled with love. We also whole heartedly appreciate the following for all of their work. The Cooks; Trish McMichael, Beth Looney, LeAnn Alexander, Lynn Sue Jones, Gail & Brenda Shippentower, Ashlynn Looney, Susie Patrick, Shawna Gavin, Jolie Wendt, Jill-Marie Gavin & Daughters. We appreciate the food donations by; Aaron Hines, Althea Wolf, Sandy Sampson, Darlene Foster, Camille Williams, Lorna, Beatrice Kiona. Thank you to the Grave Diggers (Public Works), Richard Lyons, Tim Elliott, Jim Bill, Burke Farrow & Tyler Simmons. Thank you to the Pall Bearers; Christopher “Ish” Williams, Charles Jones, Andrew Williams, Alex “Mutt” Williams, Kellen Joseph and Clifford Stanger. Darcy Johnson, we thank you so very much for coming out of retirement to play the piano at St. Andrews Church, the music was beautiful. During our time of grief, although Cece Whitewolf was also in mourning, she came and assisted us in the care of Mother, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Qieceyewyew to Celeste Whitewolf & Randy Minthorn for your kind and loving words at the Gravesite.

Mother loved her sports teams especially the local NCS Eagles. She loved to travel, meet new people but Nixyaawii was where her heart was and she just knew this was the most beautiful place in the world.

Mother loved her Catholic Faith along with our

own Washat Religion. Worship is a lifelong learning journey; we appreciate everyone that corrected and taught us during this process. We respect as did Mother the different ways of Worship and Praise of our Creator.

If we forgot someone, it was not intentional, please know that you all are in our prayers.

Qieceyewyew, Teresa Parker (Gary), Nancy Minthorn (Randy), Roberta Williams, Laura Allen (Larry), Kathleen Elliott (Tim), The Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Granddaughters

On behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation we would like to express our gratitude for Benthe Jansen-Jones and Lawrence Jones’s gift of 80 acres of land. Your gift supports our Tribe’s efforts to gain ownership of our reservation and more importantly the land will benefit our Tribal members.

Many Thanks, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Department Economic Community Development Land Acquisition Staff

The Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, New Year’s Eve Pow Wow Committee would like to thank these generous businesses and individuals for their contributions to our event. Without these donations and volunteers we could not have made it such a successful event. There were over 150 attendee’s and we are looking forward to the next one!

THANK YOU:

• Community and family attendees

• Dancers

• Drummers

• Emcee, Boots Pond

• Local AA Chapter, meeting hosts

• Community members for numerous cake donations

• CTUIR Celebration Committee for helping set up

• Safeway - donation

Raffle donations:

o Moe Pho

o The Saddle

o Walmart

o OMG Burger

o Glavis Wagner

o Martina Gordon

o Waterlilly Botanicals, LLC

o Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention program

• William Shawaway/Yakama Nation - apples and potatoes

• CTUIR Public Works and Longhouse

• Yellowhawk Tribal Tobacco Prevention Programfunding event and raffle item

• Yellowhawk Public Health Department and Behavioral Health, Family Strength program

• Big John’s and Dominos- Yellowhawk purchased 50 pizzas from these vendors

• AJ’s Apparel – Yellowhawk purchased custom beanies for event

Thank you to all who donated and volunteered for this amazing event, participants in the Sobriety Countdown totaled 503 ½ years sober! Congratulations to all!

ALMANAC: To place an advertisement, public notice, announcement, or obituary in the CUJ email: cuj@ctuir.org

Jobs

Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Organization seeking Community Engagement Director and Development Director. Each part time. Can be combined to full time. Remote work with some travel an option. Details at www.wallowanezperce.org. Submit cover letter and resume to mary@wallowanezperce. org. Questions welcome, (541)886-3101.

Join the Cayuse Holdings team! We have dozens of jobs open each month. Work on the Reservation, remotely from your home, across the US or overseas. Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the complete list of job openings at www.cayuseholdings.com. To sign up for our Talent Network (be the first to learn about career opps that fit your interests and skill sets and get access to our weekly hot jobs list) go to https://www.cayusetalentsolutions. com/talent-network

Current Cayuse Holdings job opportunities include Accounts Payable clerk (Pendleton office based but remote work), Business Support Manager, Contracts Administrator Customer Service Rep., Designated Executive Assistant, Help Desk Technician, Procurement Manager, Public Outreach specialist, Service Desk Technician, and Desktop IT Technician on or near Indian Reservations across the US.

WE’RE HIRING!

For more information and to apply visit: https://ctuir.org/career-opportunities

GOVERNMENT

Board of Trustees

Chair

N. Kathryn Brigham

Vice Chair

Aaron Ashley Treasurer

Sandra Sampson Secretary

Sally Kosey

At-large BOT Members: Boots Pond

Corinne Sams

Lisa Ganuelas

Toby Patrick

General Council

Chair

Lindsey X. Watchman

Vice Chair

Michael Ray Johnson Secretary

Shawna Gavin Interpreter

Thomas Morning Owl

General Council contact Info Office: 541-429-7378

Email: GeneralCouncil@ctuir.org

Meeting updates and information on: www.ctuir.org/government/ general-council

Executive Director: Donald G. Sampson

Deputy Executive Directors: Jonetta Herrera & Shana McConville Radford

Pendleton, OR —Native owned businesses may now receive free marketing support to help develop and grow their companies through a new offering at Nixyaawii Community Financial Services (NCFS).

NCFS has hired Cayuse Native Solutions (CNS) to provide digital marketing and related services to NCFS business development clients. These services include websites, logos, graphic design, social media training and management and other business support.

Clients participating in the business development program at NCFS may

be eligible for this offering, including tribal members, their families, and tribal employees and their families. Those interested should contact Business Services Manager Jacob Wallis at NCFS for more details on how to access this service (phone 541-310-2145 or email JacobWallis@ nixyaawii-cdfi.org ).

Additional services provided by NCFS business development program include individual business consultation, business classes and workshops, office equipment usage, reference library, and financial coaching.

“We’re excited to partner with Cayuse Native Solutions to offer these essential support services for our clients,” said Dave Tovey, NCFS Executive Director. “CNS has done some great work for other clients and we’re confident they can help our business community up its game when it comes to websites, graphics and social media effectiveness.”

Cayuse Native Solutions hired Jiselle Halfmoon in November 2022

as its Digital Marketing Specialist. In addition to leading CNS’ own marketing strategy, she also works on client projects providing website development, graphics design and related services. CNS has provided digital marketing services since it started in 2021, and prior to that performed similar services through its Cayuse Shared Services division under the leadership of Debra Croswell. CNS has a similar contract with Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) based in Portland, Oregon and has provided websites and graphics design for their Native business owner clients.

Nixyaawii Community Financial Services (NCFS) is a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Native CDFIs build equitable economies in Native communities by opening doors to loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, generating good jobs, and expanding access to new opportunities.

Cayuse Native Solutions was created in 2021 as part of the Cayuse Holdings family of companies. It serves Tribes, tribal entities, Native owned businesses, and other organizations throughout Indian Country. Cayuse and its subsidiaries are wholly owned by the CTUIR.

Jacob Wallis

Jiselle Halfmoon

Nixyaawii Community School students begin CAT simulator training

By John Barkley, TERO Program Manager

MISSION — Students from the Nixyáawii Community School’s construction class began training January 25th on a CAT simulator that does both front end loader and motor grader. The simulator was purchased with a Career Technical Education (CTE) grant from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), who’s representatives were on hand to see the training first hand.

The CTE grant purchased the simulator but due to the pandemic the past two years, training was not available until recently.

“This training will be valuable to the students to learn how to operate heavy equipment and hopefully pique their interest in pursuing viable construction careers in the area,” said John Barkley, program manager of the Tribal Employment Rights Office who is coordinating the training.

The CAT simulator is located in the Food Distribution Center at South Coyote Business Park. TERO is leasing space for the simulator and shop area from the Tribes’ Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) department

“We intend to offer a preapprenticeship construction training program once we get the curriculum and scheduled outlined,” Barkley added, citing a grant from the Ready For Oregon program under the Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI).

TERO is working with various resources for this effort which includes Indian Owned Businesses certified by TERO, several tribal departments and programs, contractors and representatives of the building trade unions who’ve agreed to support the training by offering in-kind services.

NCS Construction Class Instructor Zack Brandsen said the training “was a real cool experience and something that the students really were excited to try out.”

The students will undergo training 3 days per week, led by TERO staff including Michelle Bratlie, TERO Dispatch Officer who is already certified

for traffic control (flagging), OSHA 10/30 and Hazwoper.

“The students were responsive and super excited about this training,” said Bratlie, “Landen (Picard) already taught me something about the simulator. This is the best part of my week!”

On the second day of training, staff from ODE were present after meeting with the CTUIR Department of Education staff earlier, including director Modesta Minthorn, who said “the CAT simulator is an awesome tool for students to learn here and earn credit for the class. I hope the students take advantage of this opportunity and learn all they can.”

ODE staff included Renee Roman Nose, Native American Student Success Coordinator; Susan Samek, Tribal Liaison; and Jeremy Ahola, Youth Program and Strategic Analyst, Oregon Youth Corps Grants, Office of Workforce Investments, Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

They were very impressed with the CAT simulator and training done by TERO for the NCS students, and intend to develop a relationship with TERO and explore other potential training programs complimenting this effort.

TERO has worked with the Office of Public Works who has CAT heavy equipment. Once students are trained adequately, they will operate actual heavy equipment as follow up to their simulator training.

TERO also acquired a welding simulator, cargo tool trailer, and power and hand tools for training via a grant from the Marathon Petroleum Foundation, who had been very supportive of training tribal youth for construction careers.

“This is just a start,” said Barkley, “we need TERO construction workers on our projects, and if we build another hotel tower, water treatment plant, or other economic growth projects – besides our ODOT projects - we need tribal members, descendants and spouses trained to gain valuable experience and skills to support their livelihoods.”

TERO Dispatch Officer Michelle Bratlie instructs NCS students Aftin Ruckman, Thearose Larson, Myalyn Mills, and John Boyd on the CAT simulator motor grader. Photo courtesy of TERO.

Púuyay | snow bird

Dark Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)

Did you know the Umatilla Homeland is home to more than 60 species of song birds? Unfortunately, our feline friends both domestic and feral put song birds at greater risk from changing climate conditions.

Proactive community members can help song birds!

 Place bird houses up and away from our cat friends’ leaping capabilities

 Bring domestic cats inside from dusk past dawn

 Engage domestic cats in play often; cats getting enough stimulation are less likely to attack birds

 Use a colorful high visibility collar to alert birds

the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Department of Natural Resources (DNR): First Foods Policy Program invites you to share your voice!

 Spay or neuter domestic and feral cats as much as possible to manage future generations

 Plant native plants for song bird food and habitat

We can all do our part! Join us to learn more about what our Tribal government is doing and what you can do as a community member to protect our First Foods and sister foragers like song birds.

 Learn more about CTUIR Plans and Policies, and engage with CTUIR staff and partners

 Share your experiences with us! Events will be held throughout 2023 , and offered in many interactive formats:

 Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) implementation survey



Umatilla Basin Water Rights Settlement hybrid events and tours

 Policy in Action workshops and youth activities

Outreach events scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning in February 2023, and additional events to be advertised monthly in CUJ.

First kick-off virtual event: CAP Review Feb 8th 9:30 11 AM

Want to stay informed ? Email FirstFoods@ctuir.org to register for events and announcements.

February 2023

Youth Hoops

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

Pendleton, Oregon

Pendletons and Ph.D.s

How one single mom uses her sewing machine to support her family, business and doctoral degree

By Jarrette Werk, Underscore News / Report for America

When Sydelle Harrison was just two years old, her mother made her a handcrafted jacket from Pendleton blankets. The next year, Harrison’s mother passed away. That jacket was one of the final gifts she ever received from her mother.

Years later, a new mom herself, Harrison began sewing as a hobby to keep busy. She learned through watching videos on YouTube how to create purses and jackets using Pendleton blankets, fabric and leather fringe.

Then Harrison’s father surprised her with the jacket made by her mother all those years earlier. Holding the toddler-sized garment in her hands, she felt a renewed connection with her mother. She resolved to carry on the tradition by teaching her three young daughters how to sew.

The jacket and its connection to motherhood inspired Harrison’s clothing business, Kanaine. She set out to create unique heirloom pieces that families can cherish forever.

Named after the ridge she grew up on in the foothills of the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon that honors Walla Walla Chief Jim Kanine, Kanaine blends western influences from Harrison’s childhood with modern streetwear designs.

“It’s not just clothes,’” Harrison said. “It’s not just bags. These are a piece of me

and people need to know my story. They need to know where I came from.”

As an only child growing up on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Harrison reflects on her childhood as a time of creativity and hard work. That experience helped her balance becoming a single mother, business owner and Ph.D. candidate – all at the same time.

Harrison has turned her hobby into a thriving business. Through her creations, she is honoring her family, her people and her culture. And with her academic research, she’s providing accurate Indigenous representation in higher education and data collection.

Balancing business with school

Harrison is finishing up her Ph.D. at Oregon State University with a research focus on murders among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) in Oregon. Her dissertation project analyzes data in the Oregon Violent Death Reporting System to understand the factors behind the high rates of violent deaths among AI/AN people in the Pacific Northwest.

She also examines data in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The system combines data from death certificates, medical examiners, law enforcement and toxicology reports into a single anonymous database.

Undercounts of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) are common. Police and healthcare workers routinely fail to record tribal affiliation on death certificates. Also, family members and loved ones often do not reveal their tribal

Kanaine owner and designer Sydelle Harrison walks the runway at the fashion show during the 17th Annual Oregon Native American Chamber Fall Gathering held on October 13, 2022. Photo by Jarrette Werk / Underscore News / Report For America

Defense! Gabriella Calvillo, a fifth grader at Washington Elementary, guards her opponent during a Pendleton Youth Basketball game in January.

Photo by Aaron Worden

Fifth grader Abigayle Ford drives the ball during her Pendleton Youth Basketball game. Photo by Aaron Worden

nápt (second, two)

Pilot Rock honors 1978 state champion basketball team

NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL SENIORS

Boys Basketball

Dylan Abrahamson

Aaron Barkley

Kaiwin Clements

Saint Schimmel

Girls Basketball

Mersayus Hart

Sistine Moses

Grace Moses

Kyella Picard

Sophia Bronson

Izabelle Sigo

Diamond Greene

Layla Sohappy

Alayna Bevis

On January 20, 2020, Pilot Rock High School inducted the 1977-78 girls state champion basketball team into their Hall of Fame. All ten players were in attendance, including CTUIR tribal member Jue Jue Withers, team manager Melsue Barkley, and tribal employee Cindy Hamilton. The Lady Rockets were a basketball powerhouse from the mid-70s to the early 80s, first entering the state tournament scene in 1976, when they won the consolation title. In 1977, they placed third, and the following year they won the 1978 Class A title. From 1979-81, they placed second.

DID YOU KNOW?

From Wiyaxayxt / Wiyaakaa’awn / As Days Go By: Our History, Our Land, Our People -- The Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla

Wiyaxayxt (Columbia River Sahaptin) and Wiyaakaa’awn (Nez Perce) can be interpreted to mean “as the days go by,” “day by day,” or “daily living.” They represent the meaning of the English term “history” in two of the common languages still spoken on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

PLAYER HIGHLIGHT Luka Worden

Luka has been playing Pendleton Youth Basketball since the second grade where she immediately showed natural skill, determination and passion for the game. Her overall sportsmanship and competitive spirit have caught the eye of the Pendleton and Mission communities and she appreciates the support of all that come to watch her play. Besides Basketball, Luka is a triple threat athlete with a bright future keeping up with softball, soccer and volleyball. She’s even started tennis lessons. She’s a team player and enjoys learning new things and striving to improve her game in whatever sport she plays. Luka is planning on joining AAU sports as soon as her schedule allows. She will soon be on stage for the BMCC Theater production of The Wizard of Oz this season, where she will be playing dual roles.

Do you know a student athlete who deserves recognition? Email us at cuj@ctuir.org.

KANAINE: Harrison juggles school, family and business

affiliation when identifying the bodies of victims. That creates inaccurate data and prevents better understanding of violent deaths among AI/AN.

“There is no standard for how to go about identifying American Indian Alaska Natives,” Harrison said.

Two decades ago, NVDRS began collecting data on violent deaths from Oregon and five other states. Harrison is using this data to create a system that she hopes will one day expand to a national level.

While attending the Summer Research Institute at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), Harrison learned about the IDEA-NW Project and how it works to reduce AI/AN misclassification in public health data systems.

The project uses accurate ancestry information to correct public health records and compares different sets of records, correcting inconsistencies for people who appear more than once.

Harrison hopes her research can help find ways to reduce and prevent violent deaths among Indigenous people in the future. She says her own life experience guided her focus.

“When you grow up on the reservation, you see what’s going on,” Harrison said. “You grow up knowing these people and thinking how I could have easily been one of them.”

After she defends her dissertation this spring, Harrison will have earned her fourth degree from Oregon State University. In 2016, she graduated with two Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Biocultural Anthropology and Public Health Management & Policy. In 2018, she added a Master’s of Public Health.

“I’m just excited to get [the data] out there for other people to see my methodology and why it’s important,” Harrison said. “To the average American public [data collection] may not be that important, but when you’re Indigenous from a federally recognized tribe with reservation lands, it’s very important.”

Having access to more accurate data provides vital statistics which ultimately influence how the tribe identifies and allocates resources to the areas of greatest need for their citizens.

A family of entrepreneurs

Harrison credits being a business owner with the flexibility to pursue her studies full-time while raising three young children.

“I probably wouldn’t be this far in my degree without [Kanaine],” Harrison said. “I don’t know what other job I could have done without being my own boss, that would have gotten me the funds needed to be a full-time Ph.D. student with three kids on my own.”

A citizen of the Yakama Nation, Harrison is Cayuse and Walla Walla on her mother’s side and Korean American on her father’s. Growing up, she remembers the overflowing sewing rooms of the women in her family.

Harrison’s mother, Pam, was an artist. Her father, Jimmy, was a businessman. The two met in the late 1970s at Chief Joseph Days in Walla Walla, Wash. Before the birth of their only child, the two ran their own construction business together. They built houses, cabins and motels across the Pacific Northwest.

After the tragic passing of his young wife, Harrison’s father raised his toddler daughter the only way he knew how: on the job site.

Harrison recalls spending countless weekends and summers learning to run a successful business. She balanced checkbooks, worked with her father on numerous projects and watched him make meaningful relationships with his clients.

“I grew up my whole life building houses,” Harrison said. “Understanding how things go together and how to construct something came super easily to me.”

Those skills helped prepare Harrison for the future she would build.

As a little girl, Harrison and her father attended rodeos across Canada and Montana, as well as the Pendleton Round-Up in Oregon. While he was visiting with friends and family, she would admire the fashion.

Anytime she left her home on Kanine ridge was special because she had the rare opportunity to dress

up, and she wanted to make sure she did it right. She saw her clothing as a representation of herself.

“I’ve always had sort of a unique style,” Harrison said. “I’m not afraid of colors.”

After she graduated from high school she attended Oregon State University until her junior year, when she accepted an internship as a cultural resource manager and consultant at the Hanford Site in Washington. She loved the work and eventually went full time.

At the age of 30, Harrison borrowed a sewing machine, and began developing designs for purses, wallets, shorts and jackets. She experimented with different Pendleton blankets and fabrics.

Soon, Harrison was debuting pieces at the Pendleton Round-Up. Then one year she scored a major hit: shorts made with Pendleton fabric and leather fringe. She knew she was on to something.

Halfway through her pregnancy with her second daughter, Harrison decided to quit her job as a cultural resource manager and consultant, and go back to

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college full time. She turned to her sewing machine and a local bootmaker’s leather working machine to support herself through that major change. Putting on the business hat

Harrison launched Kanaine after returning to Oregon State University in 2013, selling her pieces on Etsy and building her platform on Instagram, which now has over 25,000 followers.

In 2017, Harrison launched Buckaroo Cowls, her best-selling piece to date. She said the design originated from the desire to keep her kids warm when they refused to keep their coats and hoods on.

“I was like, ‘You know what? I’m gonna make something that has buttons that snaps on it, and you can’t get it off with your little hands,’’’ she said with a chuckle. “I made those for them and then I was like, ‘Oh, I have a couple of scraps, maybe I’ll make some bigger ones.’”

These pieces, like all of Harrison’s other handmade goods, are unique. Because of the way she cuts the Pendleton blankets, no two pieces are alike.

Like her tribe, Harrison has forged a relationship with Pendleton Woolen Mill. She says the company calls her when they have extra limited or specialty blankets.

“I get blankets that no one else sees,” Harrison said.

Popular as apparel and eventually as a standard of value for trading among numerous tribal nations, Pendleton Woolen Mills blankets have become synonymous with Native Americans even though Pendleton isn’t Native-owned.

However, Harrison’s preference to use Pendleton fabrics comes from a long lasting personal connection to the blankets and the history they hold to her people. With its original mill located less than five miles from the Umatilla tribal headquarters, the blankets have been a part of her tribe’s cultural landscape since the early 1900’s.

“If you look at the history of the local tribes here, the blankets were made to trade with the Indians,” Harrison said.

Raini Deerinwater, Mvskoke, traveled from Tulsa, Oklahoma to walk for Kanaine in the 17th Annual Gathering event, “Shifting Economic Power in the Northwest” at The Redd on Salmon St on October 13, 2022. She wore the Nicolette Cape and matching Felina skirt.

Photo by Jarrette Werk / Underscore News / Report For America

Hair stylist, model and creative director Bentley poses for a picture outside The Redd on Salmon Street building In Portland, Oregon before the 2022 ONAC Gathering Fashion Show. Photo by Jarrette Werk / Underscore News / Report For America

17 years, February 11th HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Indigenous communities and Pendelton have a complex relationship. For more than 100 years, Pendelton has profited off of tribal designs and names. That has sparked debate over the widespread problem of cultural appropriation and how it intersects with cultural appreciation.

It wasn’t until the 1990s, over one hundred years after Pendleton began operations, that the company began hiring Native artists and compensating them for their authentic artwork and designs.

But Harrison says there is more to it than that.

Over the generations, Pendleton blankets have become prized posses sions for many Indigenous families. The blankets are used as gifts during giveaways, at graduations or when giv en to swaddle a newborn. The blankets also hold meaning during various cer emonies such as being wrapped around a new couple during their wedding or used during burials.

Harrison recalls many markers of her life being established on a Pendleton blanket.

“You can just see that history of reci procity a little better when you’re from here,” she said. “I can definitely also see the other side of the coin, where people say they take these names and designs without consulting the tribes or without that money going back to the tribes.”

Harrison thinks there is always room for improvement, but said she has seen the company shift in recent years toward increased cultural competency.

Today, Pendleton’s partnerships include the American Indian College Fund, the Native American Rehabilita tion Association and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American In dian. And the company hires Indigenous artists to create new designs.

When asked why she uses majority Pendleton fabrics, Harrison said the qual

ity of the materials has a big influence.

“I have used other blankets,” Harrison said. “But the quality of the blankets and the tightness of the weave that comes from a Pendleton blanket lends itself much better to being cut.”

Harrison creates heritage products that hold value, show history and tell stories, said Amber Faist, Coquille tribal citizen and technical assistance program manager at Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC).

the team in 2017. The organization provides Native entrepreneurs access to tax professionals and training on digital marketing and newsletter automation, among other things.

“We have so much richness and vibrancy in our communities,” Faist said. “Sydelle is a positive representation of who we are as Native entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest region.”

Over the years, Harrison has worn a construction hard hat, vintage Navajo

Happy Birthday to the two best kids in the whole world! We love you so much Kiya & Grey!

Love, Mom, Dad & Simon

represent Sydelle’s work through Kanaine, with all the beauty and connection inherent in it, was an honor

and a privilege not to be taken lightly,”

said Sinéad Talley, Karuk and Yurok Nations model. “The care she puts into each of her designs is evident, right down to the fine details, and that feeling comes through when wearing her pieces.” Talley modeled the limited edition Johnny Denim Jacket during the October fashion show.

Photo by Jarrette Werk / Underscore News / Report For America

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The CTUIR Education Department set forth to create a project with the objective to recognize, encourage and support the Indigenous men, young men and boys with long hair of this community. With the hopes of also fostering a sense of pride and empowerment throughout the community, neighboring communities and schools. On January 12, 2023 that objective came to reality. The young children of the community wore T-shirts to support the cause. Children from the ages 0 to 8 years and Education staff wore their t-shirt in honor of our men, young men and boys that wear long hair. This is one of the many projects that the Education Department has planned to promote cultural identity and to make those important cultural connections within our own community, schools, and neighboring communities.

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Eight-year-old Tipiyelehne Wildbill said, “ Mom, I got the coolest shirt today!” The t-shirt reads, “Inmí Tútanik, Inmí wáqišwit,” “My hair, My life.”

AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ENDS, STATES HAVE EMERGENCY ENDS, STATES HAVE TO REDETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF TO REDETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES. ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.

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CTUIR Education staff wear T-shirts in honor of men and boys with long hair. Contributed photo

Eight-year-old Tipiyelehne Wildbill says his new T-shirt is “the coolest.” Contributed photo

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urgently seeks high school baseball and softball

WILSONVILLE – The Oregon Athletic Officials Association and the Oregon School Activities Association are recruiting officials for the high school spring sports seasons. There is an immediate need for umpires in baseball and softball. Becoming a high school official has several benefits including staying involved in athletics, maintaining good physical condition and earning money, according to OAOA Executive Director Jack Folliard. “Oregon has an urgent need for officials in all sports,” Folliard said. “Officials provide valuable service to high schools and students, make a positive impact in the community and build relationships.” Those interested in becoming a baseball or softball umpire should visit www. newofficials.org.

CTUIR Notice to Purchase

In the Matter of the Estate of: Michael Carden

In the Matter of the Estate of: Maynard S. Wilson Jr.

This publication is to serve as the Official CTUIR Notice of Option to Purchase for the above referenced estate - that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (“CTUIR”) of Oregon will exercise its Option to Purchase under the authority of the CTUIR Inheritance Code* in any and all interest(s) of the above referenced trust or restricted allotments at fair market value pursuant to Section 1.05(C)(4)

CTUIR Inheritance Code Section 1.05(E) – Tribal Member Right to Purchase

This publication is to serve as the Official CTUIR Notice of Option to Purchase for the above referenced estate - that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (“CTUIR”) of Oregon will exercise its Option to Purchase under the authority of the CTUIR Inheritance Code* in any and all interest(s) of the above referenced trust or restricted allotments at fair market value pursuant to Section 1.05(C)(4).

Eligibility Requirements: Any member of the Confederated Tribes owning an interest in a trust land parcel where the Confederated Tribes has filed a Notice of Purchase pursuant to Sections 1.05(D)(2), (3) and/or (5) of this code may purchase such lands in the place of the Confederated Tribes if:

a. The member of the Confederated Tribes owns an interest in the subject trust parcel on the date of death of the decedent;

CTUIR Inheritance Code Section 1.05(E) – Tribal Member Right to Purchase Eligibility Requirements: Any member of the Confederated Tribes owning an interest in a trust land parcel where the Confederated Tribes has filed a Notice of Purchase pursuant to Sections 1.05(D)(2), (3) and/or (5) of this code may purchase such lands in the place of the Confederated Tribes if:

b. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes files his/her notice of intent to purchase the interest in the subject trust parcel with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees within 30 days after publication of the purchase by the Confederated Tribes in the Tribal newspaper; and

a. The member of the Confederated Tribes owns an interest in the subject trust parcel on the date of death of the decedent;

c. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes’ right to purchase under this subsection shall be subject to the requirements that the fair market value of the interest in trust lands as determined by the Secretary [of the Interior] must be paid as set forth in section 1.05(C)(4) of this code, and shall be subject to the rights of the surviving spouse and Indian lineal descendant set forth in section 1.05(C)(2), (3) and (7).

b. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes files his/her notice of intent to purchase the interest in the subject trust parcel with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees within 30 days after publication of the purchase by the Confederated Tribes in the Tribal newspaper; and

d. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes deposits payment in the amount equal to the fair market value of the subject trust parcel, of interest therein, with the BIA Umatilla Agency Superintendent which payment shall be accompanied by the identification of the decedent, the probate case number and trust parcel in question. The eligible member must make the full payment for the subject trust parcel, or interest therein, within 60 days of filing its notice of intent to purchase. In such an event, the eligible member shall be authorized to acquire the interest in the subject parcel in the place of the Confederated Tribes.

* The CTUIR Inheritance Code was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) per Resolution No. 08-028 (April 7, 2008) and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs on May 16, 2008 (effective 180 after approval = November 12, 2008) in accordance with the Indian Land Consolidation Act, [P.L. 97-459, 25 U.S.C. Ch. 24 §2201-2221].

c. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes’ right to purchase under this subsection shall be subject to the requirements that the fair market value of the interest in trust lands as determined by the Secretary [of the Interior] must be paid as set forth in section 1.05(C)(4) of this code, and shall be subject to the rights of the surviving spouse and Indian lineal descendant set forth in section 1.05(C)(2), (3) and (7).

Please contact the CTUIR Land Acquisition Program at (541) 429-7485 if you have any questions, concerns, and/or to request a copy of the Inheritance Code.

d. The eligible member of the Confederated Tribes deposits payment in the amount equal to the fair market value of the subject trust parcel, of interest therein, with the BIA Umatilla Agency Superintendent which payment shall be accompanied by

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Board of Trustee Minutes

Date: December 19, 2022

BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer (via Zoom); Boots Pond, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Sally Kosey, Secretary and Toby Patrick, Member on personal leave. Quorum present.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 22-100 Topic: CTUIR Climate Adaptation Plan Adoption Department: Natural Resources RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the Confederated Tribes’ Climate Adaptation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Executive Director to implement the Climate Adaptation Plan where appropriate in CTUIR Department and Program work plans, funding proposals, and progress reports, as well as coordinating its implementation with CTUIR entities including Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Wildhorse Foundation, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, and future enterprises. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt amended Resolution 22-100. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Resolution 22-101: Topic: Nancy Oden Luce Trust Transfer. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the transfer of the Nancy Oden Luce Trust (Luce Trust) from Bank of America, N.A. to the Blue Mountain Community Foundation, which shall serve as the new trustee of the Luce Trust, and authorizes the Chair to execute the Nonjudicial Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, or an agreement with substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees

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directs the Office of the Executive Director and appropriate staff to take such actions as are necessary to carry out the purpose of the Nonjudicial Agreement and effectuate the transfer of the Luce Trust to the Blue Mountain Community Foundation; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution 22-101. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Resolution 22-102: Topic: Rangeland Management Plan RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees selects the Preferred Alternative C from the Rangeland Management Plan Environmental Assessment as developed jointly by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Confederated Tribes through the Interdisciplinary Team and hereby adopts the associated Rangeland Management Plan and directs appropriate staff to implement the Rangeland Management Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 2; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at least every 10 years, staff of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Confederated Tribes shall review the Rangeland Management Plan with the Board of Trustees to determine whether it remains consistent with the Confederated Tribes’ goals for rangeland management on the Umatilla Indian Reservation; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair to sign the necessary documents for the Confederated Tribes and Bureau of Indian Affairs to adopt and implement the Rangeland Management Plan; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution 22-102. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 22-103: Topic: CTUIR Climate Adaptation Plan. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the Confederated Tribes’ Climate Adaptation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Executive Director to implement the Climate Adaptation Plan where appropriate in CTUIR Department and Program work plans, funding proposals, and progress reports, as well as coordinating its implementation with CTUIR entities including Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Wildhorse Foundation, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, and future enterprises. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt amended Resolution 22-103. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

Other Board Action Items: None.

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests:

Aaron Ashley, travel to ATNI from 1/23-26 at Portland.

Kat Brigham, travel to Olympia, WA on ¼-5 for Bill Frank Jr. National Statutory event. Kat Brigham, travel to Phoenix, AZ from 1/12-14 for two tribal consultations.

Lisa Ganuelas, travel to ATNI from 1/22-26 for ATNI at Portland. Lisa Ganuelas, polled PL on 12/13 from 10 am to 4 pm. Lisa Ganuelas, polled PL 12/15 from 1 to 4 pm

Sandra Sampson, travel to Phoenix, AZ 1/1-14 for tribal consultation. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve leave requests. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Land Protection Planning Commission (LPPC) of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will hold the following public hearings:

Conditional Use File #CU-23-001 – Applicant, CTUIR Department of Natural Resources – Range, Agricultural and Forestry Program seeks approval from the Land Protection Planning Commission to complete a timber harvest on multiple lots owned by the CTUIR in fee and trust. The subject properties are identified as tax lots 110, 133, 140, 4660, 4670, 4690, 4800, 4900, 5000, 6300, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800, 6900, and 7000 within Umatilla County Tax Map 2N35 in sections 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, and 32 along with trust lots 513, 514, 547, 548, 550, 694, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 808, 890, 892, 893, 896, 898, 912, 916, 956, 1021, 1178, 1191, 1278, 1043-A, 1057-A, 766-A, T1017, T1018, T1125, T2110, T2111, T2121, T546, T844-C, T844-D, and T897. All tax lots are within the external boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The proposed harvest would be a commercial thinning and timber harvest within the taxlots to reduce fire danger and improve forest health. The subject properties are zoned G-1, Big Game Grazing, where a timber harvest to remove more than 5,000 board foot gross is listed as a Conditional Use. Conditional Use approvals are subject to the CTUIR Land Development Code Chapters 6 and 13.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Individuals may attend the meeting in the Walúula and Wanaqit conference rooms at the Nixyáawii Governance Center, virtually, or by phone. Information on joining the meeting online is available at https://ctuir.org/events/lppc-public-hearing-cu-23-001/. Participation in the hearing will also be available by phone at 321-754-9526 starting at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. The meeting ID will be 946 606 106#. Staff reports and other materials pertaining to the hearing are available for review at the link above, or can be requested from the Tribal Planning Office by calling 541-276-3099.

The public is entitled and encouraged to participate in the hearing and submit testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be sent to tpo@ ctuir.org or to the Tribal Planning Office at 46411 Timíne Way Pendleton, OR 97801 for receipt by 4:00 p.m. February 27, 2023.

TRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commissions/Committees listed below Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes have been approved on CTUIR paydays. Will advertise for the following:

1 position for Cultural Resources Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00PM.

• 1 position for Education & Training Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:30PM.

• 5 positions for Election Commission, to fill 3 year staggered terms, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2:30-4PM.

• 1 position for Farm Committee, to fill a 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 4:30PM.

• 1 position for Health Commission to fill a 3 year staggered term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 3:30PM.

• 1 position for Land Acquisition Committee, to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 9:00AM.

Public Notices

• 1 position for Law & Order Committee to fill a 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00PM.

• 1 position, Alt. Member for Land Protection Planning Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 AM.

• 2 positions for Science & Technology Committee, to fill a term ending April 1, 2023, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:00PM.

• 1 position for Tiicham Conservation District, to fill a 2 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1-2:30PM at NGC.

All applications will be due Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM to review applications. Appointments will be made on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Applications are available at the Nixyáawii Governance Center or online at www.ctuir.org/government/ committees- commissions Completed applications should be submitted to the Nixyáawii Governance switchboard desk. For more information, call Cami Lewis 541-429-7377. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary 541429-7372. Should you notice any errors or changes, please let us know so we can make corrections.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CTUIR would like to recognize the importance of deer and elk populations during the winter/spring months as well as the importance of maintaining digging/gathering areas around the reservation. Natural surface roads and trails are great for access to gatherers and hunters, but our resources need a break from human pressure. Deer and elk are especially vulnerable to human disturbance during the winter and early spring because of the animals’ high caloric needs and the limited forage available during this time.

To protect deer and elk from disturbance, and to protect native surface roads from damage, all roads listed will be closed to motor vehicle use from February 1st through April 30th 2023. From 2024 onward, the seasonal road closure will be from January 1st through April 30th.

Non-motorized access is still permitted on all roads, and gatherers are still permitted to use motor vehicles on the roads when needed.

Signs will be placed at seasonally closed roads in February for 2023.

RESERVATION SEASONAL ROADS:

• Iskuulpa

• Light Ridge

• Telephone Ridge Road

• Little Beaver Creek Rd

• Tower Ridge

• All roads off Indian Lake Road

• Kanine Ridge Road at gate

• Hansel/Bell Road

• Burke/Pipeline Rd at gate

• Indian Grade

• Doe Canyon/Moonshine Ck Roads

• Ryan Grade

• Radio Tower Roads on top of Cabbage

• SAS Road/Mission Ridge Road

Fisher Road- underpass to Tias Road

Gibbon Ridge Road

Dry Canyon Road

Kash Kash Road (Deadmans Area)

Showaway Trail Road to Stumbough Ridge

Table Rock Roads (Shumac/RedHawk/Coyote Creek)

• Buckaroo/Stage Gulch/Red Elk (Telephone Ridge Access)

2023 WINTER SEASON TRIBAL FISHERY ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday January 24, 2023

The Four Columbia River Tribes set the following fishery plan and the Columbia River Compact concurred:

COMMERCIAL GILLNET FISHERY

Area: The Dalles Pool only

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Saturday February 4 through 6:00 PM Monday February 6

Area: The John Day Pool only

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Wednesday February 1 through 6:00 PM Monday February 13

Gear: Gillnets with no mesh size restriction.

Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length, salmon (any species), steelhead, walleye, bass, carp, catfish, shad, and yellow perch may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.

Sanctuaries: River mouth and dam closed areas applicable to gillnet gear are in effect.

Additional commercial gillnet fishing time in these pools is possible depending on the catch in these openings. A fishery in Bonneville Pool will be sched-

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uled at a later date.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines: Bonneville = 675, The Dalles = 560, John Day = 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook and Line Fishery

Area: All of Zone 6

Dates/Times: 6:00 AM Wednesday February 1 through 6:00 PM Saturday March 18

Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.

Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.

Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.