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Well No. 6 construction complete

Summer Fun Run makes big splash Community members showed up for 1 mile, 5k and 10k events during the annual Yellowhawk event Aug. 16.

Board members and staff cut ribbon on Well No. 6. Well will be operational Aug. 6.

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CUJ

Confederated Umatilla Journal The monthly newspaper

The monthly newspaper of the Confederated of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Indian Reservation Pendleton, Oregon

Pendleton, Oregon

Farrow Ferman returns to DNR The former interim Executive Director resumed her role as CRPP Manager August 1

APRIL 2021

AUGUST, 2022 Volume 29, Issue 4 Volume 30, Issue 8

Federal court dates set for 3 killings UIR By the CUJ

MISSION – Three enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will soon face trial for federal charges in three killings that have taken place on the Umatilla Indian Reservation since January 2021. The three alleged crimes took place on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and were initially responded to and investigated by the Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD). UTPD was the lead investigative agency in all three deaths and was assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The US Attorney’s office later indicted Tom Redhawk Tias, Skylar Crowe, and Kawlija Scott in all three events.

By Jill-Marie Gavin of the CUJ

MISSION – After the Confederated Tribes’ Interim Executive Director (ED) stepped down in summer of 2021, the Board of Trustees (Board) appointed Teara Farrow Ferman to temporarily fill the top leadership position. Ted Wright, Tlingit, was the last full time ED for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation before the Tribes hired current ED Donald Sampson in DecemFarrow-Ferman ber of 2021. After Wright resigned, Charles Sams III, CTUIR member, took on the role of interim and left his position when he was appointed by Governor Kate Brown to the Northwest Oregon Power and Conservation Council in March of 2021. Sams went on to become the National Park Service Director. CTUIR Finance Director Paul Rabb was appointed by the Board as interim until July of last year before deciding to return to his station. Farrow Ferman was next up to bat. As Farrow Ferman heads back to her

Section Section

Dancers light up Wallowa Logan Quaempts dances during the 30th Anniversary Tamkaliks Celebration in Wallowa. The event, hosted by the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Office was held July 22-24. See page 10A. Photo contributed by Robert McLean

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TIAS: Tom Redhawk Tias, 22, was indicted on federal manslaughter charges March 16, 2021. Tias was charged by complaint for manslaughter in February of 2021 for the beating death of enrolled CTUIR member Thomas James VanPelt Jr. on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon, Public Affairs Officer Kevin Sonoff. VanPelt Jr., 46, died of injuries sustained during an altercation on Jan. 26, 2021. On Feb. 9, 2021, the FBI filed a sealed federal criminal complaint charging See UIR FEDERAL CHARGES page 18A

INSIDE THE CUJ

Veteran’s program hosts night out at the lanes Abel Matamoros goes for a strike during Veteran’s Bowling night in July. The evening was hosted by the Department of Children and Family Services.

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THE CONFEDERATED UMATILLA JOURNAL 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.

Richard V. LaCourse (1938-2001) helped found the CUJ in 1975 with the motto, “Only an informed people has its future in its own hands.” An investigative journalism award in his name is presented every year by the Native American Journalists Association.

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Interim Publisher: Jiselle Halfmoon jisellehalfmoon@ctuir.org Interim Editor: Jill-Marie Gavin jill-mariegavin@ctuir.org Reporter: Sam McCloud sammanthamccloud@ctuir.org Photographer: Dallas Dick dallasdick@ctuir.org

NEXT DEADLINE

Print subscriptions can be purchased The CUJ prints on the first Thursday by contacting the CTUIR Finance Deof each month. partment at 541-429-7150 or visiting Next publish date: September 1st the Finance desk at Nixyaawii GovContribution deadline: August 23rd ernance Center, 46411 Timine Way, Advertising deadline: August 16th Pendleton. Though the newspaper is LETTERS TO THE EDITOR free around the area, we do charge GUIDELINES: for mailing subscriptions to cover the • Word limit: 300. printing and postage costs per issue. • Letters containing information Those prices are as follows: found to be inaccurate/libelous will One year: $15, Two years: $28 not be published. ADVERTISE • Letters containing profanity will $5.50 per column inch not be published. Common sizes: • One letter per issue will be Full page: $417 published. Campaigning is not Three Quarter Page: $323 allowed. Half page: $229 • Author’s full name, address and Quarter page: $132 phone number must be listed for Business Card: $52 verification purposes.

Language Lesson Edition: Tmɨ́šit̓al (Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit), waw̓amˀayq̓áal (weyiiletpuutímt)

Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit

weyiiletpuutímt

Tmɨ́š

tímš

Wíwnu

cemíitx

C̓apxmí

táx̣cik̓ay

Huckleberry basket

Mɨnánam tmaaníx̣a

míne cemíitx

Where do you pick

Ínaš tmaaníx̣a

timaníitato cemitéexpe.

wíwnu?

timaníitato?

wíwnu wíwnuwaašpa. Laputáypanaš táaša wíwnu. Tmɨ́šit̓al

ARTIST CREDIT

Ellen Taylor lives on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She is from the Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Nez Perce, and Ojibwa Tribes. Taylor studied art at Blue Mountain Community College and at the College of Santa Fe. Her maternal great-great grandfather is the late Chief Clarence Burke who served as the Chief of the Umatilla Indians from the 1930’s until his death in 1987. She has been painting since she was in grade school, and was strongly encouraged by her Grandmother, Ellen Johnson, also of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

English Chokecherry

(Prunus virginiana)

Huckleberry

(Vaccinium membranaceum)

Huckleberries?

I pick Huckleberries at the Huckleberry patch.

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(Comes from the word tmɨ́š

(Refers to August as the month

“Chokecherry”, referring to

when the Salmon swim to the

August as when they ripen)

wáw̓am “head of the creek”)

I am canning

Huckleberries. August

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August 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal

CTUIR’s Well No. 6

construction complete MISSION - The Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long anticipated Well No. 6 project. The project was designed and managed by Anderson Perry & Associates and was pursued to provide new water supply to the Mission community while

increasing water system reliability. It includes new well structure and water storage reservoir (tank). New water pipe installation was constructed on the west side of South Market Road from Tokti Road to approximately 0.5 mile south of Lloyd Road. Construction on the pump station and water storage reservoir began in February of last year.

Board of Trustees Member at Large Toby Patrick checks out the mechanical room near the water storage reservoir after the ribbon cutting of Well No. 6 July 28. Jill-Marie Gavin photos

Health Commission makes women’s health proclamation By the CUJ

MISSION - The Health Commission for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation passed a Women’s Health Proclamation to support and reassure women served by the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk). The commission, which directly supervises the Yellowhawk CEO, began discussing the proclamation in May when a draft was sent to staff for their review prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe V. Wade. The commission discussed the Castro-Huerta decision as well and the impacts victims of violence seeking protection and justice may face in as a result in safely accessing health care. The commission hoped to come up with a way to provide reassurance for Yellowhawk patients that the health center will continue to support decisions that are made between patients and their provides.

The proclamation reads as follows: The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Health Commission is dedicated and committed to protecting and

promoting the health care rights and interests of those who receive services at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk). Towards that end, it is with the utmost importance that the backbone of our community, the women, our grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces and granddaughters have their fundamental healthcare rights protected. Since time immemorial, our people have always had the right to self-determination and to make decisions of and for themselves. This included the inherent right to make healthcare decisions that best fit our own needs. It is our responsibility to ensure that women are empowered to exercise their own individual authority to make decisions on their health care and that those decisions are safe, accessible, judgment free and equitable. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE CTUIR HEALTH COMMISSION, the governing body of Yellowhawk, do hereby proclaim that we will promote the health and well-being of women and girls, through equitable and safely accessible healthcare at Yellowhawk.

Board members, CTUIR staff, architects and contractors gather outside the large water storage tank constructed on the Umatilla Indian Reservation up South Market Road. The Tribes’ have been planning the Well No. 6 construction for the last several years.

Sams appointed to GAO

Tribal Advisory Council

By the CUJ

MISSION - Member of the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Umatilla Journal Corinne Sams was appointed to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) Tribal Advisory Council. Senior Analyst for Tribal & Native American Issues, Natural Resources and Environment Estelle Bowman, Navajo, notified Sams her nomination to serve was accepted and offered her a position. Sams accepted the offer to join the GAO council July 20 and her term begins Aug. 20. The newly created council will help guide GAO’s future work on vital and emerging issues affecting Tribal Nations, their citizens, and Indigenous people more broadly. Among other things, this may include informing GAO of emerging topics of interest or concern, helping identify relevant stakeholders to ensure GAO work includes a diverse range of tribal and indigenous perspectives, and providing advice to GAO on its processes for working with Tribes,

according to GAO’s website. Council member terms are two-three year positions depending on initial committee meetings and deliberations. “I am humbled and honored to be selected to serve on the GAO Tribal Advisory Council. Having a seat and voice at the table will help strengthen our relationship with the federal govCorinne Sams ernment. The ultimate goal is to have the ability to work government to government ensuring we improve federal Indian programs. The opportunity for Tribes to work directly with the federal government is a tremendous step in the right direction. CTUIR must continue to advocate and remind the federal government of their trust responsibilities to tribes, tribal sovereignty, and the essential needs of our people,” Sams said of her appointment.

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Former CTUIR lead attorney heads to Tulalip for new position By the CUJ

MISSION – As Naomi Stacy leaves her job as Lead Attorney for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) she recalls wondering how she would be received at the beginning of her time with the Tribes in 1999. Stacy, who grew up in the Puget Sound area of Washington, knew from a young age that she wanted to gain her education and work for her own Tribe. Her graduation from the University of Washington in Seattle made her the first in the family to get a bachelor’s degree. She went on to attend the American Indian Law Center’s Pre-Law Summer Institute hosted by the University of New Mexico Law School. For more than 50 years each summer the Institute puts 25-30 Indigenous students through an eight-week equivalent of a “law school boot camp.” The goal is to prepare Indigenous students to successfully complete law school, become attorneys and practice law, especially Indian law. Alongside with many of her classmates. “We met Indigenous attorneys for the first time, and for me, it was the first time meeting any attorney,” Stacy said. Washburn University School of Law recruited her from the Institute. As she closed in on the end of her law school studies, Tribal leaders learned that a CTUIR member was on track to be a lawyer. “I always knew I wanted to work for

my own Tribe. What I did not know is if there was a place for me here. Atway Lou Farrow from higher education was always encouraging through undergraduate, law school and in preparing for the bar exam.” Upon Stacy’s graduation, Farrow made it known to the Education and Training Committee that the CTUIR had a law school graduate. She said the Board of Trustees requested that tribal attorney J.D. Williams reach out to Stacy to congratulate her. He did and mentioned policy analyst jobs open in the Department of Natural Resources. It wasn’t long before she got a call from atway Jughead (Michael Farrow), Audie Huber and Alanna Nanegos, who called to introduce themselves. “We connected on the hopes and goals of the tribes. They were welcoming and helped open the door to come home even when I hadn’t been here.” Stacy was hired as the first Open and Unclaimed Lands Policy Analyst for the CTUIR Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 1999. That position also included duties to work on restoring instream flows to the Walla Walla Basin. Stacy recalls working in the tribal government modular buildings and sharing office space with Brent Spencer, Rosenda Shippentower, and Janet Ebaugh. “I loved having such a great mix of professionals around who shared their expertise in water regulation, water qual-

ity and botany resources. And I learned so much from the Cultural Resources Protection folks just down the hall.” Stacy said.

were very invested in the success of the position, for the Tribes’ success overall,” she said. Growing up away from the reserva-

Naomi Stacy, former Lead Attorney for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation since 2011, listens to colleagues and Board of Trustees members wish her farewell at her Nixyaawii Governance Center reception July 27. Stacy’s last day at CTUIR was July 31. Jill-Marie Gavin photo

Early on, she received CTUIR Treaty Rights hands-on trainings and field excursions with DNR staff, Board and Commission members. “I remember Tribal members and non-Tribal members working at various levels made sure I got out into the field right away when I got here. I felt they

tion made the field work that much more important. “Bringing me in the field helped to ingrain how the CTUIR’s work made a difference, and how my work could help. It was really nice to be welcomed here in See LEAD ATTORNEY page 14A

DID YOU KNOW? From CTUIR.org

“Tribal affairs are governed by an elected body called the Board of Trustees. A chairman presides over the Board, which consists of eight other members. The Board sets policy, makes the final decisions on tribal affairs, and takes a lead role in determining priority projects and issues. The Board conducts business meetings weekly, in addition to numerous work sessions with staff and special board meetings with external individuals and organizations.”

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Wildhorse office space remodel picking up speed

The Wildhorse Resort & Casino back of house expansion project approved by the Board of Trustees is nearing completion. The increased storage and spread out office space was requested in part to allow employees more room to spread out and provide physical distance in response to Covid-19 social distancing requirements in late 2020 and early 2021. The project began Oct. 22, 2021 and is scheduled to complete Aug. 30 of this year.

Wenaha Group Project Manager and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Anthony Bonifer leads the construction site tour through out Wildhorse’s new office space.

Wildhorse Resort & Casino CEO Gary George explains the purpose of their new storage area in the “Back of House Expansion” project to the Board of Trustees during a tour at Wildhorse. He explains that increased room for employees will help ensure guidance to socially distance regarding Covid spread is adhered to.

Expanded office space was constructed for the first time at Wildhorse Resort & Casino since a 2001/2002 renovation. Wildhorse is home to 1,300 employees including employees working at Hamley Steak House, Birch Creek, Arrowhead Travel Plaza and Mission Market. Funding for the expansion was approved by the Board of Trustees within a larger funding request to renovate areas in the Family Funplex, hotel and meeting areas. Sam McCloud photo

A new storage area was constructed to accommodate for equipment used by Wildhorse staff as the resort continues to grow. The back of house expansion has been worked on by Thalden Boyd Emery Architects, Wenaha construction management firm and Chervenell. Emery Architects and Wenaha are both Native American owned businesses. Sam McCloud photo

HAPPY CANYON REHEARSALS **FRIDAY** August 26th at 6:00 pm Complete practice beginning to end **THURSDAY** September 8th at 6:00 pm NO FRIDAY REHEARSAL

Happy Birthday Mr. NPD “aka” “Boogie”Chuck Sams

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OPINION / COLUMN

In remembrance of Michael Gavin To my brother, As I write this, on July 20, I remember this time last year when you were sick. I went to the house a couple of times to check on you as we were all getting progressively more worried about you. On July 23, 2021, mom and I were able to convince you to go to the hospital. That was the last time anyone in our family would see you living. I miss you every day. You were a bright light in this world. Often, I find myself reminiscing about our lunches at Mission Market when we would sit, eat chili, and laugh about anything and everything. You were the “dog catcher” then. You went on to become a warehouse worker, maintenance man, mill worker, TERO worker, delivery driver and so on. The one position you were called to most steadfastly remained woven into your life to the end, youth pastor. That was your calling, your passion. I remember each position you went into you gave your all to, all the while ensuring you split your time with the church and your family. The patch work of memories I have from each of those seasons with you flood my mind daily. Jill-Marie Gavin There isn’t a location on this Reservation that I don’t attach to you in my mind. You were the first one to plant your roots here in our homeland. You inadvertently called us all home. Your dedication to providing for your family from a young age has instilled a stronger work ethic and desire to do better, do more, in all of us. You held each of my children in delivery rooms, you held them all each day since then, and still do. They hold you as well. They hold you in their minds, their hearts and now they hold you in their memory. Every family event beckons the phrase, “Remember when Uncle Raider….” All the memories that follow that phrase are fun, happy and sad all at once. We put your name away and you became “Uncle Raider.” Life has been hard since you left, when I think about it, I realize that life has always been hard, but you softened the trials along the way. When we were young you took it upon yourself to protect us from the harshness of reality. You started working before you were 10. Not once did you hesitate to share all that you had. Sometimes that was money, but more often it was your time. You shared your love of God with everyone you met. You shared your wit and humor with the world. One of the things you shared became most apparent during your funeral, your friendship. One by one your friends said how special their relationship was with you. They all said how when they were with you, they felt as though they were the most important person on the planet. You left such a large hole in this world. One that can only be filled by replicating the love that you freely gave and passing it on to others. Because we were so close, I know that you would want us to have joy in knowing that you are exactly where you long to be, with your Heavenly Father. Your faith and dedication have seeped into all our lives, regardless of our own religious persuasion. Though many of us are not Christians your unwavering fervency in your beliefs has breathed life into our hearts. It has called us to question how we can do better.

Michael Gavin, at age 12, stands in front Whitefish Lake in Montana during a break from his job at a firework stand. Gavin passed away August 7, 2021 from complications associated with Covid-19. He was 39 years old and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Courtesy photos

How we can give more than what we have become complacent in offering this lifetime. Even in your last days you sought to bring comfort to us. The last time the kids saw you I could tell you were incredibly ill. At the time we did not know that you had COVID, but it was clear that you had never been as sick as you were that day sitting in your chair. Still, you gathered all four of my children and piled them on your lap. You gave them each a piece of the precious energy you had left. They don’t understand why you had to leave, none of us do. It has been so terrible to try to cope with your absence. To comfort your nieces and nephews especially. Just like your friends, each one of them had the most special connection with you. You made sure to carve out a piece of your personality in a different form for each one of them. Knowing that you won’t be there with us to watch any more graduations, walks down the aisle or share in moments of joy, has made all these occasions bittersweet. We are preparing to bring back your Indian name and honor your time on this earth August 13. I do not feel ready to close this chapter of grief. As much as I don’t want to live in a dark cloud of sadness, I don’t want to walk away from it or be relieved from it because that means we all must accept that you are no more. When you passed away mom started planning for your memorial immediately; I have never wanted to plan for such a thing. I have forced myself to do what I can to prepare for your big day because I know you would do everything in your power to honor us in the most regal manner imaginable. Even though we all lost you Big Brother, I know that you are not lost or wandering. I know you found your way home on your journey. You visit me from time to time in my dreams. I pray that I continue to honor you with my actions and raise my children with the same love and joy you provided to them. Mikey, Biko, Kool-aid, Pastor, Brother, Uncle and Friend. You had so many names Michael Gavin. With every name you had you lived a different lifetime and with each one you brought joy, laughter, and love to all. You lived your life to the fullest. Thank you for all you have done for us, we miss you dearly. Please watch over us all, until we meet again.

Siblings Derek Gavin, left, and Michael Gavin, right, stand together at the 1991 Kootenai River Days Pow Wow in Bonners Ferry, ID.

Siblings, from left, Michael Gavin, Lee Gavin, Derek Gavin and Jill-Marie Gavin pose for a photo during Lee’s 2018 wedding in Portland, OR.

Your sister, Jill-Marie

Jill-Marie Gavin (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) is the Interim Editor of the CUJ. Contact her at jillmarie-gavin@ctuir.org.

Michael Gavin, left, and Jill-Marie Gavin pose for a photo during Michael’s 39th birthday dinner in 2021 at Elvis Bar & Grill in Pendleton, OR.

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OPINION / COLUMN

Coyote story reaches its end: Cary Rosenbaum

I was at a crossroads in mid-2020: I moved to Tri-Cities intending to maintain my job back home as editor of the Colville Tribal Tribune, 2 1/2 hours away. Maybe that meant staying away from my family until something new came up in the short term. The potential of not being there to tuck my kids in at night was a scary thought. But it was a gamble that paid off. The housing market was in the early stages of going bonkers and an opportunity arose to stay in Native American journalism. A vacancy at The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation was listed and I was offered a chance to work closer to my new home — under a couple journalists I respected — Wil Phinney and Chuck Sams — to boot. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, reporting was difficult. But I enjoyed the challenge. In leadership positions, I used to illustrate the importance of in-person reporting, pen and paper, and criticize digital communications. That standard changed overnight in the pandemic with Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings helping safeguard the collective health of humanity and people suddenly becoming harder to reach. Journalism was at a distance. Digital was the

fastest way in: Email, Facebook, cell phones. Help was of the utmost importance, I found, after single-handedly maintaining the CUJ. The more immediate, the better. But shockingly, I hardly found any full-time potential out there. Along the way, though, some important — and familiar — faces emerged. Miranda Vega-Rector rejoined the staff and Jill-Marie Gavin continued contributing while serving as a tribal leader until officially joining the staff. Within a year and a half, I had worked with all the fine folks from here I had met on the national Native journalism trail. That old news team was scattered and I witnessed the changing of the guard: Phinney retired in December of 2020 after a quarter century; I was hired as editor thereafter; Sams inspired Indian country with a rise to national office in mid-2021; Vega-Rector’s temp contract expired a few months after that; and we didn’t land Gavin, who has risen to interim editor in my absence, until after elections ended. To you all, it was a pleasure working for you and with you. To the Tribal members the newspaper serves, it was a pleasure writing your stories and chronicling your history — especially given the tumultuous times. Several people with Colville tribal blood made it known we have ancestral ties, which was comforting. Small things like that let you know Indian country is one. I also sincerely appreciate the professionalism and communication of the many leaders and administrators I came across. Being the editor gave me a glance into tribal operations that many outside the tribe do not receive. I learned so much about tribal leadership and tribal business just watching and listening. I’d like to give a special shout out to the jan-

itorial staff who always brightened my day. To Jane Hill and Mugga Alexander for their copy editing on CUJ deadlines. To Matt Johnson for his leadership during our coinciding tenures in the Communications Department, as well as the many interim head honchos in tribal administration and Communications. We’ll all remember where we were at this point in world history, and it was an honor to do my part for the CTUIR. Thank you as well to my freelancers and artists who helped improve every aspect of the CUJ. I dreamt big, and the challenges of achieving that with such a small staff required adding that diversity and those unique skillsets to amplify our product’s offerings. I hope the tribal members enjoyed what we produced. For me, I am at yet another crossroads. I completed an MBA at Gonzaga, and have been accepted into Washington State University’s Doctoral Program for Education. I also have a newborn at home and a hard-working wife. I started in journalism 16 years ago without much stoppage. But in Business School they teach you the importance of pivoting. Looking at where life stands right now, that moment for me has come. I wholeheartedly believe I have left the CUJ in great hands. The current staff and potential for the tribal newspaper is enormous. I wish you all well in the years to come. To everyone (especially those cousins of mine I met here): I will see you down the road. Lem lempt (Thank you). sin-ka-lip (Coyote) Cary Rosenbaum is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and former editor of the Confederated Umatilla Journal and Tribal Tribune.

Board Chair encourages continued progress for CTUIR I write today to encourage everyone to keep working through the obstacles placed before us and remind you we are always better together. Whether it is the recent heat wave we endured, or the day-to-day struggle to keep up with our workload, now is a good time to stop and look around. Our employees are doing important work. We are getting a lot done. Our Board of Trustees is working to make decisions that will benefit future generations. It is great to see our Tribal departments collaborate with Kat Brigham each other because we cannot look at any of our issues from only one angle. When we look for solutions we need to take into account how any possible short term or long term solution will impact our People, the land and all the other various aspects of our government. We now use a wraparound approach to help our CTUIR Tribal members because one single program cannot address all the issues alone.

So, whether we are working with an individual or working together on a complex issue, coordination and communication are very important within our internal departments.

“The Tribes’ have achieved

so much in the last few difficult years and it was because everyone stepped up and supported each other,

”

-N. Kathryn Brigham CTUIR Board of Trustees Chair

When we look in the mirror we must be aware of how our words and expectations impact the people around us. To really be successful and collaborate in or our work, we have to think like a team and figure out the best way to each person can contribute in a professional way.

Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the habit of worrying about who is in charge or who is getting credit, but we do our best work when we all pitch in and don’t let that be our main concern. The Tribes’ have achieved so much in the last few difficult years and it was because everyone stepped up and supported each other. Everyone supported leadership whether there was an “interim” in front of a title of their supervisor or a person was brand new to their job. Now that things are beginning to get back to normal we need to remember to think like a team and communicate in the best way possible. So to everyone who works within the Tribal government and entities and all of our Tribal members, please be positive and look at what we have versus what we don’t have. Our days aren’t easy. But we have a lot to be thankful for. Hoping each of you have a great rest of the summer. Please be safe and be kind to each other. Kat Brigham is the Board of Trustees Chair for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Contact her at katbrigham@ctuir.org.

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Obituaries

Channing Conner, all of Mission. He is preceded in death by sister Elena Terese Gonsalez; grandparents Cecil and Virginia Conner; uncles John Macy, James Cameron, and Matthew Kenton Conner; aunt Verna Dee Conner; and nephew Elijah Suppah. He passed away July 16, 2022 in Mesa Arizona with his brother Marcus at his bedside.

Jobs Gari-Owen Elliot Conner 12/18/1979 – 07/16/2022 Gari-Owen Elliot Conner was born December 18, 1979, to Kit Allison Conner-Gonsalez. He grew up in Madras, Oregon. He was an active bull rider in high school rodeo for the White Buffaloes. After a particularly bad mount, he lost his spleen and rodeoing was over. He joined the ROTC and was active for a few years. He was a very talented and determined skateboarder and BMX rider. He helped build the jumps used by him and his fellow bikers. He competed in war dancing during the Pi-Ume-Sha Powwow and took honors multiple times. To know Gary was to be laughing a lot because he was such a jokester. He made friends easily wherever he went and the fun-seeking camaraderie was often at his own expense. He was very impressed by magic and enjoyed practicing it. He has a daughter in Arizona, Josephine “Joey” Conner. He is survived by his mother and his siblings: Marcus Anthony Conner, Augustus Marshall Conner, and Appollonia Saenz of Pendleton; Benjamin Gonsalez, Portland; and Rico Antonio Saenz, Culver, Oregon; and his aunts and an uncle: Cheryl Janice Conner, Pendleton; Jody Lynn Conner, Imnaha; Elaine Miller, Madras; Carla Conner, Warm Springs; Carol Merrilee, Kristin Gayle, and Thomas

Job Announcements COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION IS HIRING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Office of the Executive Director Deputy Director Salary: $125,000 - $142,000 (DOQ) CRITFC is looking for an experienced and dependable individual to serve as Deputy Director of the organization. S/ he will be responsible for both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from policy analyses to administrative oversight. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to accomplish CRITFC’s goals and priorities as set by the Commission acting in accordance with its constitution and bylaws. The Deputy Director is a highly visible management position that assists the Executive Director in the development and execution of operational policies for the organization and the development and monitoring of progress towards strategic and department goals. S/he should be a high-level strategic thinker, work well under pressure, and be an experienced manager of people and processes. The Deputy Director must be very familiar with tribal culture, leadership and governance. S/he should be comfortable working at the executive level, preferably bringing previous experience working with a board. Experience working in fisheries, natural resources, or tribal governance is important; a commitment to restoring

salmon and protecting tribal treaty fishing rights is a must. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing date: May 31, 2022. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/ jobs Office of Executive Director Public Information Specialist Salary Range: $65,137 – $71,651 (DOQ) This position works to forward the culture, goals and aspirations of the Commission and its member tribes to the broader public through media and outreach activities. The position will write press releases, news stories, website and social media posts, and other creative writing to share the work, priorities, and views of CRITFC and its member tribes. The potential of performing some job duties via telework, particularly from or near the CRITFC member tribes’ reservations and ceded lands, could be considered. The position also executes CRITFC’s media strategy, occasionally serves as a CRITFC spokesperson, and is a liaison between CRITFC and national, regional, local, and tribal press. The position works closely with Commissioners, CRITFC staff and tribal staff to ensure that the programs’ outreach needs are met and the Commission’s goals are accomplished. The position will require regular interaction with the public, representation of CRITFC to groups and audiences, and being called upon to speak extemporaneously on a variety of topics relating to CRITFC and its member tribes’ work. Tribal preference will be followed, with the ideal candidate possessing a broad knowledge of fisheries or natural resource, Columbia Plateau tribal culture, and Native American issues in general. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs Enforcement Department Hood River Office CRITPD-Police Officer Multiple Vacancies Salary: $53,061 - $57,948 (DOQ) The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD) is based in Hood River Oregon. The CRITFC Police Department provides 24-hour policing focused on the 150 mile stretch of the Columbia River from Bonneville to McNary Dams and adjacent lands by vehicle and boat. CRITPD has commissions from all four CRITFC member tribes (Yakama,

Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce), the Bureau of Indian Affairs, some Washington counties, and are Oregon-certified officers. The department enforces treaty fishing regulations and criminal laws, responds to search and rescue emergencies, and provides archeological resource protection. CRITPD also provides full police services on tribal lands along the Columbia River. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Location: Hood River or Boardman, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs Enforcement Department Hood River Office CRITPD-Dispatcher/Communications Officer Multiple Vacancies Salary: $41,135 - $44,971 (DOQ) Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police dispatchers are based in Hood River, Oregon and are the communication link for all incoming communications to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD). Dispatchers are directly responsible for the operation of all office radio communications and telephone equipment, they monitor patrol officer activities, and answer incoming emergency calls for service, business, and assistance calls. The position works rotating shifts to support the round the clock police service provided by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Location: Hood River, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs

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Weather CTUIR Weather Report July 2022 Weather information summarize data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station Lat 45 40 N and Lon -118 51 W from July 1 to July 31. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacific Standard Time. The average daily temperature was 94 degrees with a high of 110 degrees on July 31 and a low of 54 degrees on July 1. With a departure from normal of +4.1 degrees

Total precipitation to date in July was 0.31 with greatest 24hr average 0.56” on July 2. 6 days out of the month had precipitation level greater than .01 inches with 1 days greater than 0.10 inches and with 1 day greater than 0.50”. There was a departure of -.04” from average for the month of March. The average wind speed was 7.9 mph with a sustained max speed of 39.0 mph from the West on July 2. A peak speed of 51 mph occurred from the West on July 2. The dominant wind direction was from the West. There were 3 Thunder storms, 6 days out of 31 in which some rain fell but not much, 5 Haze events/days, 0 Fog/ Mist. Air Quality Index values remained Green/Healthy. Air Quality indexes remained Green/Healthy throughout the month of July.

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Board of Trustees

General Council

Chair Kathryn Brigham

Chair Lindsey X. Watchman

Vice Chair Aaron Ashley

Vice Chair Michael Ray Johnson

Treasurer Sandra Sampson

Secretary Shawna Gavin

Secretary Sally Kosey

Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl

At-large BOT Members: Boots Pond Corinne Sams Lisa Ganuelas Toby Patrick

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

General Council Draft Agenda August 18, 2022 – 2:00 PM Hybrid: In-person & Virtual via Zoom Note: 1. Call to Order For zoom meeting ID or 2. Invocation call-in phone access, email 3. Ascertainment of Quorum General Council Secretary a. General Council Officers Shawna Gavin at b. Board of Trustees shawnagavin@ctuir.org c. General Council Members Please include your CTUIR 4. Approval of Agenda tribal enrollment # for 5. Approval of Executive Summary – verification. May 19, 2022; June 16, 2022 6. Old Business a. CTUIR Organizational Assessment, Moss Adams – Annie Rose Favreau, Project Manager b. BOT 2022-23 Priorities: - Executive Management Team Strategic Planning Retreat Update

Don Sampson, Executive Director New Business c. Treasurer’s Report – BOT Treasurer Sandra Sampson d. Annual Audit Report - Shane Cox, Stauffer and Associates e. Investment Annual Report – Jim Sizemore, Ulrich Investment Consultants 7. Open Mic 8. Announcements/Notes 9. Adjournment

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TamkaliksCele WALLOWA - Native community members from across the region flocked to Wallowa July 22-24 fo the 30th Anniversary Tamkaliks Celebration. Administrator and Fundraising Manager for the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Sara Averbeck said the celebration was a huge success and several months in the making. “The 30th Anniversary was one of the biggest Tamkaliks Celebration we've had yet. We had the highest number of registered dancers (150),

Alaya Bevis dances fancy shawl during the Tamkaliks Celebration in Wallowa at the end of July. Bevis placed first in the girls fancy and jingle category. Photos contributed by Robert McLean

Josiah Cree Medicine Minthorn, left, sits with father Caleb Minthorn, center, alongside Hiyuum Nowland, right, at the big drum awaiting contest at the Tamkaliks Arbor. Photo Contributed by Aaron Worden

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Tamkaliks Emcee Fred Hill announcing the 2022 Chief Joseph Days Royalty, fr Maggie Zacharias, and Princess Mia Salerno.

Sunhawk Thomas dances in the all age traditional category Tamkaliks Celebration.

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Tamkaliks 30th Celebration contest and specials results: Temiketset Memorial Slickstyle Dance: 1. Sam Slickpoo 2. Jeremy Wolf 3. Atish Williams 4. Levi Blackwolf. Missing Children Memorial Orange Dress Special: 1. Sonnie Altaha 2. Lydia Skahan 3. Denae Smith. Missing and Murder Indigenous Women/People Special (sponsored by Mildred Quempts) winners unknown Men’s Traditional & Chicken Specials (sponsored by Mike Badwarrior and Teata Ellenwood in honor of sons Thunder Badwarrior & Timinah Ellenwood) winners unknown Mens Traditional: 1. Marquis Leighton 2. Nathan Bob 3. Eric Broncheau. Mens Traditional Sr.: 1. Syd John 2. Terry Heemsak Sr. 3. Phil Allen. Fast and Fancy: 1. Redhorse Wesley 2. Gary Smith 3.Garrett Begay. Boys 7-12: 1. Seton Powaukee 2. Dustin Hart 3. Tiger Lilley. Boys Teen: 1. Atish Williams 2. Elijah Gauer 3. Sky Smith. Women’s Traditional: 1. Tyera Pete 2. Lidia Skaham 3. Katrina Miller. Women’s Traditional Sr.: 1. Pat Heemshah 2. Marge Calame 3. Sophie Hunt. Grass Dance: 1. Dalton Madera 2. Sequoia Roubideaux. Jingle Dance: 1. Alayna Bevis 2. Wetalu Henry 3. Teata Ellenwood. Fancy Shawl: 1. Alayna Bevis 2. Kenyen Singer 3. Julia Gould. Girls 7-12: 1. Cavell Sammuels 2. Abigayle Kordatsky 3. Raven Lloyd. Girls Teen: 1. Breezy Appeney 2. Lauren Gould 3. Layla Sohappy. Drums: Wakpala, Big River, Morning Star, Shasta Lake, Sweat Rockz, Lightning Creek, Waaph qahqun, Umatilla Intertribal, Cayuse Boyz, Enhal li men, Bad Canyon, Nimi pu trail, Tomopin, White Wolf, Southern Plains Singers, Spirit of Renegade

Jesse Bevis Sr. dances during a special a the Tamkaliks celebration in Wallow, OR July 23.

Abigayle Kordatsky Ford dances traditional at the Tamkaliks 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Aiden Wolf raises his fan while dancing traditional at the 30th Anniversary Tamkaliks Celebration held in Wallowa July 22-24.

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Two moose poke around the golf course before heading to the Wilhorse RV Park July 8.

Moose stroll in from the north wheat field onto Wildhorse Resort & Casino Golf Course July 8. Photos by Sean Hoolehan

Moose roamed from Wildhorse Golf Course over to the RV Park but got spooked by people before heading east towards the foothills July 8, according to Certified Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Grounds for Wildhorse Resort & Casino Sean Hoolehan. Hoolehan captured the photos of the moose while on the job.

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position as Cultural Resource Protection Program Manager she looks back fondly at the last 13 months spent working in the CTUIR Office of the Executive Director (OED). Farrow Ferman has worked for the Tribes for nearly 27 years, more than half of those years as a program manager in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). She describes her staff in the CRPP as family, so when she decided to accept a position as Interim ED in July of 2021, it took some convincing. “I was approached three times, twice by two different Board members, to serve as Interim ED. I said no twice. When I was approached the third time, I asked for time to think it over,” she said. Farrow Ferman spoke with her family about what to do next. “I spoke with my mom, my husband, sister, dad, son and talked with other family and they kept saying that the Board must be asking me for a reason and maybe it was my time to step up. I let them know I would need their help and for them to provide support. The hours are long and there are many issues, they all said they would be there for me and encouraged me,” Farrow Ferman said. One message had an impression on Farrow Ferman in her final decision to take on the role. “I think you should give it a shot mom. A lot of people look up to you and know you can do great things for this tribe. Look at all the amazing things you’ve done for the tribe so far in natural resources. I believe in you and know you’ll be great at anything you do. Whatever decision you choose you have my support,” Farrow Ferman’s son Tiyapo Farrow texted his mother. With her mind made up she decided to take on the task. Farrow Ferman was notified that her name, along with a few others, had been sent to the Board for consideration to replace Rabb and serve as Interim ED. The Board decided, unanimously, to offer the position to Farrow Ferman. “I got a phone call and was asked to join a meeting, they offered me the position and salary, then discussed their expectations during my tenure. They also discussed some of the things they had concerns about that were happening at the time that they wanted looked into,” she said. Most Board members told Farrow Ferman, she said, that they wanted to focus on dismantling the CTUIR systems that had been in place for several years that served staff primarily rather than Tribal members. They also said they wanted to improve communication to and from the OED and from the Board to the General Council membership. The last area of focus they had was employment. The Board wanted to see a tiered system be put in place to ensure barriers were removed from job descriptions and openings had a variety of minimum qualifications. The Board told Farrow Ferman, she said, they wanted to see supervisory positions honor years of experience in lieu of Associates and Bachelor’s degrees. Farrow Ferman attended Mt. Hood

Community College before going on to Portland State University and Eastern Oregon University in pursuit of her Bachelor’s degree. Although she has nearly completed her studies, she has not obtained a degree. The Board took into consideration her years of service in selecting her. The Board’s focus on inclusive hiring practices in their selection of Farrow Ferman has had a ripple effect and job descriptions have reflected that. College credits are now considered a minimum qualification in CTUIR supervisory positions even when a degree has not been completed. This has long been considered a barrier to employment for Tribal members along with the minimum qualification of possessing an Oregon Driver’s License. To meet that minimum qualification a prospective employee must also be insurable on the Tribes’ insurance. “I talked with Donald Samson when he came on board and we began to question different positions. When looking at position descriptions we asked does this really require a high school diploma or a GED or can years of service be considered? Does it really require a driver’s license?” she said. In 2019, the Tribes contracted consultant Moss Adams to investigate organization excellence, which included Tribal member employment. In the Moss Adams assessment, a recommendation for a centralized CTUIR Workforce Development Department was suggested.

“We are one big

team. There are smaller teams within it, but working together is the key to success,” -Teara Farrow Ferman CTUIR Cultural Resource Protection Program Manager

“The Moss Adams assessment suggested the creation of a Workforce Development Department that will better serve Tribal members and employees. This department will identify and help the Board remove barriers to Tribal members in their job search and will pull together different programs into one department which will improve accessibility,” Farrow Ferman said. The Board will hear recommendations for creating the new department in coming months, according to Farrow Ferman. While working on the areas of need identified by the Board, Farrow Ferman had to stay up to date on all the 16 departments’ annual work plans along with navigating the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This required a steep learning curve and long hours away from home. Beyond that, Farrow Ferman was responsible for leading the CTUIR during

The Board of Trustees honored Teara Farrow Ferman for her time in the Office of the Executive Director with a Pendleton blanket July 29, her last day before returning the Department of Natural Resources. Picture from left in the back is Board Vice Chair Aaron Ashley, General Council Chair Lindsey Watchman, Member Boots Pond and Member Toby Patrick. In front, from left, is Executive Director Donald Sampson, Board Member Lisa Ganuelas, Farrow Ferman, Treasurer Sandra Sampson, Member Corinne Sams and Board Chair Kat Brigham. CTUIR photo

the 2021 negotiation of its largest budget process in history. Nearly half a billion dollars was allocated to fund the 2022 operations of CTUIR and all its entities. She had served previously as interim DNR Director for 8.5 months before Wright was hired. At the time of Wright’s hiring, current DNR Director Eric Quaempts served as interim ED. This helped prepare her for year in the OED. The Board hired CTUIR Tribal member, and Walla Walla Chief, Donald Sampson in the fall of 2021 and he officially started his job as ED Jan. 16 of this year. Sampson attended the newly designed Board orientation and retreat after they were sworn in Dec. 1, 2021. Farrow Ferman designed for the Board a new orientation that provides a comprehensive introduction to the complex inner workings of the CTUIR departments and entities. The two-week orientation was expanded to include the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Cayuse Holdings, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, and Nixyaawii Community Financial Services. “The new process was created and was received with a lot of good communication and feedback from staff. The expanded orientation covered concerns and issues of the Tribes and all its entities. It made more time for new Board members to better understand their roles and responsibilities and provided a briefing and update for returning Board members. The department directors were able to share their top policy issues,” she said. At the time of Farrow Ferman’s appointment, the Deputy Executive Director (DED) positions, two were open at the time, were funded by the Board, but not yet filled. Matt Johnson, now the Tribal Court Director and Judicial Assistant, was still working in the OED as an interim DED while Sampson began the search for two permanent DEDs. Sampson eventually selected CTUIR members Shana McConville Radford and Jonetta Herrera to fill those roles but Sampson, and the Board, expressed their desire for Farrow Ferman to stay on board to help with the transition.

The Board approved funding for her to stay on for another month initially, then extended it to two, then three. Farrow Ferman decided not to apply for either of the DED positions and was clear about her intentions to return to CRPP. Bambi Rodriguez, CRPP Assistant Program Manager, served as Interim CRPP Manager in Farrow Ferman’s absence. “When I did leave to work in the OED I felt a loss. We all feel like family in Cultural Resources. It has felt like a different family in the OED, but I have worked with my (CRPP) staff for years. The work I do in Cultural Resources, protecting our history, providing new burial sites for our Ancestors, and identifying new archaeological sites for our Tribe, provides good feelings in my heart. This is the job I love, and I am happy to be back,” Farrow Ferman said. Kat Brigham, Chair of the CTUIR Board of Trustees, said much of Farrow Ferman’s work set the standard for how to follow CTUIR policies and procedures. Brigham also said her leadership in that office provided needed structure for getting back on track. “Teara did a great job as both the Interim Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. She worked well with the Board and all the departments; she will definitely be missed,” Brigham said. Farrow Ferman said she has some OED projects left to finish before fully returning her entire focus to CRPP. As for her time in the OED, she hopes CTUIR will continue to focus on Tribal members first. “The Board and OED does, and should, rely on the expertise of staff and continue to learn how best to facilitate that relationship. We have to remind staff at times that we are here first and foremost to serve the Tribal members and community. The Tribe has grown tremendously, and the three OED positions will continue to grow along with the needs of the Tribe. The Tribe hasn’t had consistent leadership and it’s up to the OED and Board to provide that example to staff; we are one big team. There are smaller teams within it, but working together is the key to success,” she said.

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that way and be able to contribute pretty quickly,” Stacy said. One of the early outcomes was to recommend CTUIR support for three Walla Walla basin irrigation districts to leave water flows in stream for endangered fish. “Up until that agreement, irrigation diversions in the Walla Walla River would de-water the river in summer months. Fish would become stranded in the riverbed. The CTUIR Fisheries Program would collect the stranded fish and haul them downstream so they would survive. The agreement is an example of technical expertise of the Fisheries Program, legal support, and Commission support coming together to advance CTUIR goals,” Stacy said. “The agreement itself built upon the CTUIR previous restoration work in the basin and demonstrated CTUIR leadership in negotiated solutions.” “I have been lucky enough to work with Naomi in all her different hats since 2009. She’s found the right balance between aggressive litigation and working collaborative. She uses proactive litigation to force that better collaboration. She’s always been a long-term problem solver. I have always been able to have

a conversation with Naomi when my emotions are too high and she always calls me back and helps me get through the emotion and find a viable solution to move forward,” Chris Marks, First Foods Policy Manager, said of his time working with Stacy. Stacy stayed in her position with DNR a few years before transferring to the CTUIR Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) to work as a Tribal Attorney. The highlights of that attorney work included defending against improper state regulation of Treaty right hunting, taxation, and failure to consult on water rights impacting CTUIR interest in the Tri-Cities region. “One of the lasting agreements that Lisa Ganuelas and I got to work on was the Accord with Washington State, which recognized CTUIR Treaty reserved rights in the state, and signed by Governor Locke. We still reference that agreement on a routine basis,” Stacy said. In 2006, Quinault Indian Nation in Washington recruited her to become their lead attorney. “After 30 seconds of listening to Fawn Sharp (current Vice President of the Quinault Nation and President of the National Congress of American Indians) I knew I wanted to work with

her,” Stacy said. At Quinault, Stacy worked on tribal treaty rights under US v. Washington, tax compacts, gaming, financing, and self-governance matters until 2011. In 2011, Stacy accepted a position working for CTUIR again as a lobbyist before the Washington State legislature in Olympia. That year the CTUIR was successful in securing state legislative funding for its interests the Walla Walla Basin. By the end of 2011, Stacy accepted the position of Lead Attorney for the Tribes’ OLC and remained there until July 31 of this year. “Since 2011 this has been a big time of growth. So much work has been done by people who came before us. In the earlier days we focused on protecting ourselves from outside intrusions on tribal governance. Learning from that time, we are able to be proactive,” she said. In 2018, Stacy recommended the CTUIR file against Purdue Pharma and other companies for improperly promoting the distributions of opioids on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Purdue Pharma and other larger companies have agreed to pay tribes directly for drug prevention and treatment programs, like those at Yellowhawk. Stacy pushed for this tribe to file the case and ensure that tribes would receive those funds directly. “In the late 1990’s similar litigation against the tobacco industry lacked payments to tribes and were instead funneled through the states. This time it was important that the CTUIR be represented at the table for direct payments funding drug prevention and treatment,” Stacy said. Looking back over the last decade, Stacy said tribal attorneys have been very successful in defending the CTUIR’s interests before the courts and advancing agreements to benefit the Tribes. Their work has defended the CTUIR Treaty rights for fisheries, to hunt bison near Yellowstone, to protect sacred sites near Hanford, and instream flows in Walla Walla Basin.

“I remember past and present Board of Trustees leaders taught us negotiate before you litigate. That is something we can do through law-making at the legislative level. The CTUIR has been very successful in its legislative efforts with the states to accomplish the Tribes’ goals.” she said. Among her most favored accomplishments, Stacy noted the success of passing the full faith and credit bill in Oregon. This bill ensures that if a judge from a federally recognized tribe requires child support or grants a restraining order, those decisions will be better enforced off reservation as well. She credits her colleagues and the work of CTUIR staff for accomplishing these goals, saying “It’s one of the strongest models in the nation recognizing tribal sovereignty on a government-to-government level.” “I am proud to be from a Tribe that comes with solutions. That is why Umatilla is such a strong leader. We have inner critiques, and that’s not a bad thing to have expectations. We can and should have the expectation that things will get done,” she said. As she prepares to move into her role as a Tribal attorney with the Tulalip Tribes, Stacy has a lot of attachment to one ongoing project. “The East Boundary, how do you walk away from that? My heart will always be open to help the CTUIR goal to restore the boundaries as described in the Treaty of 1855,” Stacy said. Joe Pitt will serve as Interim Lead Attorney for OLC while CTUIR searches for Stacy’s replacement. Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham shared the Board’s well wishes for Stacy in her next steps. “Naomi has been here for more than 20 years. She started in DNR and worked her way up to OLC Lead Attorney. She did a lot of work for the Tribes as has become a good friend of mine. She will be missed by this Board, and we are looking forward to the good work she will do in the future,” Brigham said.

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Discover Program participant selected for sHero program By the CUJ

MISSION – Discover Supervisory Program trainee and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cynthia Bean, has made it past the halfway point of her training program. Bean was selected as the 2022 Discover Supervisory trainee and is currently seven months into her training. She has completed rotations through the Office Cynthia Bean of Human Resources, Department of Children and Family Services, Housing, Department of Natural Resources, Finance, Public Works and Office of Information Technology. She applied for the third time in December of 2022 and was notified in January that her application was selected. “I applied because I needed learn more about supervisors and management, I also needed the experience. I was excited when I was selected,” Bean said. Bean is currently preparing for a Supervision and Management Training

that will be held in Las Vegas August Thursday and also do a little group of 14 as well as preparing her return to meetings to get to know each other for college in the fall. After hearing about a ten months. After the first meeting, I program from Department of Ecohonestly didn’t feel intimidated by all nomic and Community Development the women in this cohort. They make Business Recruitment Specialist Leona you feel welcome and like you’ve been Enright, Bean applied. After being with them before,” she said. interviewed she learned she had been Bean has been a Secretary II for the accepted into the sHERO Program. Public Works Department at CTUIR for sHERO is a Leadership Developeight years this coming October. She ment Program applied for the for women of Discover ProI feel Cynthia is doing gram in 2021 and color with a focus on into branch a wonderful job so far decided creasing particout and submitted this year and hope the an application to ipant’s level of self-confidence She said program is helping her sHERO. and ability to the program is inmake conscious terested in having map her future, choices about more Indigenous their personal women particiand profession-Lorene Broncheau pate. al life. “The President Pamawaluukt Staffing and Recruitment Specialist It also aims and CEO Sue to make a posAnn Hong is a itive social impact around racism as a wonderful and amazing person who collective cohort. runs this cohort. She is the one who “sHERO is a program I joined conducts the interviews. I got accepted because the opportunity will help build even though I was beyond their remy confidence and that is something quirements. She said that how I’m dothat I feel that I need a lot of work on. ing things are backwards so-to-speak, Also, the experience to be in a program because most females go to college first is for women of color and I get to meet then go to work and look for leaderwomen from all over the world and ship-type jobs. My path is doing the all 50 states. We meet every other Discover Program, I enrolled in college

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for fall and I am now participating in sHERO. She liked that and accepted my application. Plus, she would like more Native American women to join this program. I hope that in the future there are more Native women that do this,” Bean said. Pamawaluukt Staffing and Recruitment Specialist for the CTUIR Office of Human Resources Lorene Broncheau oversees the Discover Program. She has been working with Bean since January and is looking forward to what Bean will accomplish as she moves forward in the program. “Cynthia Bean has been flexible with challenges that have happened this year. She has worked hard on her communication skills and the Discover Program has contributed to new opportunities for her as an individual and an employee. She has applied to attend Blue Mountain Community College in the fall and that will help her success and growth as an employee in the future. The Discover program and its rotations can be a challenging adjustment for an employee. In the end, it is a complex learning experience for the employees and they will take knowledge and skills away from those challenges. I feel Cynthia is doing a wonderful job so far this year and hope the program is helping her map her future,” Broncheau said.

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THANK YOU Memorial Horse Parade help appreciated Qeci yew yew. Thank you to those who helped mark the historic July Grounds Encampment, at the end of June for the Memorial Horse Parade held on July 4. There were volunteers who helped in various ways and I wanted to express my gratitude to them. There were people who cut out the miniature tipis, people who printed out on individual labels, the family names and the CTUIR logo for each flag, and people who helped place each tipi in the round. We shared with each other stories about

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the July Grounds Celebration, we identified who we are related to, and we acknowledged what used to be. Much gratitude to Jacy Sohappy, Sierra Quaempts, Zelda Bronson, Fabian Spencer, Lindsey Watchman, J’Shon Thompson, and Kateara Chavez. Warm regards, Wenona Scott, CADCI Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Behavioral Health Department

Behavioral Health thanks Dorothy Cyr A huge thanks to Dorothy Cyr! We recently had a Ribbon Skirt Sewing Class and wanted to express our appreciation to Dorothy for volunteering her valuable time and expertise. She was able to show us some applique and designs that could be accomplished, she gave us the cour-

age to create, and just enjoy each other’s company. Much gratitude for helping us provide this Culturally Specific Recovery Service to our community. We look forward to many more projects together. Kind wishes, Wenona Scott, CADCI Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Behavioral Health Department

Fun Run big hit thanks to dedicated volunteers The morning was brisk as runners and volunteers gathered on Saturday, July 16th for Yellowhawk’s 40th Annual Fun Run. Along with the run, staff and collaborating partners put together a Summer Safety Fair at the July Grounds

with various resources, activities, and bountiful raffles. The event drew 132 runners’ who were able to participate in a 1 mile, 5k or 10k run. There was a wonderful turnout of community members who came to support and enjoy the Summer Safety Fair. Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center offers warm thanks and acknowledgements to: CTUIR Housing, Public Works, Public Safety, DCFS and Youth Council, Wellness Coordinator, Umatilla Tribal Police Department, Wildhorse Resort and Casino, the NW Portland Area Indian Health Board, the Round-Up Athletic Club, Pendleton Parks and Recreation, Arne’s Sewer and Septic Service, Smokey the Bear, DJ Big Whisper, Kathleen Elliott (our breakfast burrito extraordinaire), and all our staff and volunteers who worked together and donated their time

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Closes August 27 Every day thrift stores across America receive donations of objects that display racial imagery— antique advertising cards, vintage children’s books, and mugs with sports team mascots. Sorting Out Race, our current featured exhibit, arose out of a desire to divert these artifacts from thrift stores to an exhibit that would generate a healthy community conversation about our continuing struggles with race. Stop by and view this compelling exhibition. The exhibit ends on August 27!

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August 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal and energy to making this event possible. The Fun Run and Safety Fair committee’s want to express our greatest appreciation for the many hands and hearts that went into organizing; we could not have done it without the dedicated efforts of all involved.

Yellowhawk thankful for Women’s GONA Thanks for the thoughtful contributions to the Women’s GONA, the event was fabulous and we wish to thank the participants for joining us. We appreciate the generous donation from Waterlilly Botanicals LLC, the ladies loved the relaxation tea blend, sweetgrass braid, sweetgrass shea butter, sunstone and moonstone bracelets. We are also grateful for the Family Strength program donation of essential oils and diffusers. Collectively it was a great way to encourage intentional self- care. Qeci yew yew, Wenona Scott and Fabian Spencer Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Chemical Dependency Program.

Head Start summer session staff help appreciated Cay-Uma-Wa Summer Session and Family Engagement 2021-2022 Cay-Uma-Wa Head Start finished our last day today for our Summer Session. This strengthened the skills of those students that will attend kindergarten at the Pendleton Early Learning Center in the fall. The following children attended our summer session. The Bear/ Wolf Classes included Swatas Spencer, Talon Watchman, Marilyn Spencer, Maliki BigLeggings-Rodriguez, Jonathan Clark, Elwood Wildbill-Harper, Sehra Pierre-Najera, Laykin Thorne, Roman Frank, Cleo Stiedl, Xalish Taula, River Brom, Lyla Welch, Jevon Thompson, Aurora Sohappy, Chris Selam, Archer Hays, Himiin Halfmoon, Charlie Rosa-

rio, Karsen Boise, Sequoia Tias, Alaina Thompson, Jedi Schimmel, Messiah Abraham, Hayze Louis, and Sis Moses. We thank the parents for sending their children to our program for the summer session. We are very grateful that 14 parents came to bowling to watch their kids bowl. They also helped out too. A special thanks to Mission Inflatables for setting up the bouncy house and water slide for our littles. The rest of the photos are of our water day on the last day of class July 28, 2022.

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Tias with voluntary manslaughter, according to a press release published by FBI in February of last year. Tias was lodged by UTPD on Tribal charges of assault, violation of a protection order, and domestic abuse Jan. 27, 2021, before being indicted federally. U.S. Magistrate Judge John V. Acosta signed an order on Jan. 21 of this year granting Tias pre-trial release with conditions. Modifications to the release conditions allow Tias to leave his home. “It is ordered that the defendant’s location restriction program be modified to curfew as noted below with all the other conditions of release remaining in place,”

the order says. The order mandates Tias’s pre-trial release be subject to alcohol and drug detection under a “Special Needs Finding.” Tias is represented by a private federally funded attorney, Lisa Ludwig, and is scheduled to begin trial for the federal charges Sept. 20 before Chief U.S. District Judge Marko A. Hernandez, Sonoff said.

CROWE: Skylar Faith Crowe, 22, was charged with homicide by complaint Sept. 30 in 2021 for the stabbing death a day earlier of Richard Higheagle, 38, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Crowe was lodged on a federal hold for murder by the UTPD Sept. 30, 2021, and an arrest warrant was issued later that day. Crowe was lodged initially in the Umatilla County Jail and ultimately was transported to Portland, Oregon Deadlines: on a federal warrant for appearance in U.S. District July 26, 2022 Court, according to Lead August 30th, 2022 Criminal Investigator Tony September 27th,2022 Barnett. Applications will be reviewed by the Cultural Crowe was indicted on Coalition Committee the last Tuesday of every federal charges of first-demonth. gree homicide Oct. 19, 2021. Crowe’s trial has For grant application, turning in grant application or more information, been rescheduled for a please, contact Sally Kosey 541-429-7372 or email sallykosey@ctuir.org third time since July 18 of this year and is scheduled

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to begin Nov. 29 after a motion to delay filed by Crowe’s public defender and trial attorney Conor Huseby was granted, according to Sonoff. Crowe is currently on pre-trial release and confined house arrest on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Crowe’s trial is scheduled to go before US Magistrate Judge Michael H. Simon. SCOTT: Kawlija Nicoah Scott, 25, was federally indicted on one count of second-degree murder June 14. Scott was arrested and charged originally with a CTUIR Tribal charge of criminal homicide on the day of the May 25, 2022, stabbing death of CTUIR descendant Gabriel Freeman, 27. Scott was subsequently charged federally by criminal complaint June 6 and appeared by video before Magistrate Judge Michael W. Mosman. The court recommended Scott be placed in an appropriate detention facility to address any mental health conditions, according to court documents. “Our superseding indictment was returned on July 13, 2022, adding the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. The original charge (second-degree murder) was also included in the superseding indictment,” Sonoff said. Scott is represented by court-appointed public defender and attorney Susan Russel. Scott’s jury trial was scheduled to begin Aug. 16, but was delayed, at Russel’s request, until Nov. 29. “It takes a while to litigate these cases and sometimes they get rescheduled. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw another rescheduling or two even, it’s pretty common with our cases that there’s a lot of rescheduling of trial dates, especially in a murder case,” Sonoff said.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Land Protection Planning Commission of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will hold the following public hearing:

8 WEEK FITNESS SERIES STARTS JULY 18, 2022

Conditional Use File #CU-22-002 – Applicant, Thomas Smith, 55221 Bingham Road, Pendleton, OR 97810 seeks approval from the Land Protection Planning Commission to complete a timber harvest on 18.4 acres of Umatilla County tax lot 2N35 3600 00700, located at 55221 Bingham Road. The proposed harvest would be a commercial thinning within the taxlot to reduce fire danger to the home on the property, and improve forest health. The subject property is zoned Ag-2, Farm Pasture Zone, 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, August 9, 2022 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-22-002/. 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 conference ID will be 172 271 264#. 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. August 8, 2022.

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Quaempts-Gibson joins Cayuse Commercial as director CTUIR member announced as director of Business Development and Operations Story contributed by Cayuse Holdings

PENDLETON – A Cayuse Technologies founding employee and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) joins the Cayuse Holdings (Cayuse) Commercial Services Leadership Team in a newly developed role. Janelle Quaempts-Gibson is responsible for achieving sales and operations goals of the Commercial Services Business Unit in Delivery, Sales, and Business Development. In addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, she will also spend time in a Leadership Training Program with direct leadership mentoring by all members of the Commercial Services’ Leadership Team. This program will include deal shaping, relationship development, and overall strategy with expectations to move to a broader leadership role within Cayuse. “We are very excited to have Janelle return to Cayuse as part of our leadership team. Her prior role at Cayuse combined with her external experience will provide an excellent opportunity for Janelle to grow in her career as a leader and Managing Director for Cayuse Commercial Services. As part of the

Leadership Training Program, Janelle will have the unique opportunity to learn from several, successful industry leaders with a focus on positioning her for senior leadership roles within the company,” Robert Kovach, Executive

Team Lead, and Training Coordinator. She received the company’s inaugural Core Value Award of Integrity and founded the Community Outreach Committee. Over the next ten years, Quaempts-Gibson expanded her ca-

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reer in Human Resources specializing in Learning and Development, Administration, and Management. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication from Oregon State University. Quaempts-Gibson served

as President of the Nixyáawii Chamber of Commerce Board and worked as Membership Marketing Coordinator for the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce. “I am honored to return to Cayuse in my new role as Director. It feels rewarding to witness the growth and nationwide presence that Cayuse has established over fifteen years, and I look forward to engaging in all areas of learning with a dedicated workforce and leadership team. I am passionate about the promotion of CTUIR resources and representing our community to the best of my abilities,” Quaempts-Gibson said. In 2018, Cayuse Technologies morphed into a flexible corporate structure under Cayuse Holdings, LLC, which holds nine subsidiaries. Including Cayuse Commercial Services, LLC. Cayuse Holdings is headquartered on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and has offices across the United States. Cayuse Holdings and its subsidiaries continue to be 100% Native American-Owned Economic Enterprise and is a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for both commercial and government clients.

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Oren Elwell smiling as he slides across the slip n slide into the pool. The Fun Run was hosted by Yellowhawk Tribal Health Clinic.

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The 10K Race was won by Zachary Rock, left, with a time of 48:25, Joshua Walker placing second (not pictured) with a time of 49:15 and placing third Lorasa Joseph, right, with a time of 53:59.

Soaked summer Fun Run big hit 5K race winners include first place Sammantha McCloud, center, with a time of 29:04, second place Easton Powaukee, left, with a time of 30:10, and third place Lindsey Watchman, right, with a time of 30:29.

MISSION - The Yellowhawk Tribal Health Clinic hosted its annual Fun Run event at the July Grounds July 16. The annual prevention activity included a one mile, 5k and 10k race. After the event lunch was provided and Yellowhawk hosted games for Mission community children and family.

1 mile race winners include first place Jace Marchand, center, with a time of 10:18, second place Emmarie Lozano, right, with a time of 10:25, and third place with a time of 11:35.

Luka Worden participates in the potato sack race part of the obstacle course which then led to a slip n slide during the Soaked Summer Fun Run hosted by Yellowhawk July 16.

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From left are Sam Spino, Veteran’s Services Representative for DCFS, Toni Cordell, Lindsey Watchman, Abel Matamoros, Leo Crawford, Calista Winnett and Jeff Winnett. The group partake sin bowling and pizza. Not pictured Victor Barkley.

Jackie Thompson, left, Juko Spino, center, and Sam Spino, right, are all smiles as they participate in the Veteran’s bowling night as a family.

Toni Cordell laughs after her turn bowling on July 20.

Veterans hit Aspen Veteran Leo Stewart, left, and his granddaughter Jordan Stewart, right, await their turn to bowl at Quaking Aspens during Veteran’s bowling night July 20.

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Pendleton Linebacker’s Club Hall of Fame Night August 12, 2022 ~ Pendleton Convention Center Cocktails/Dinner Buffet and Auction 5-7 p.m.

Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductees and Scholarship Winners 7 p.m. 2022 Inductees from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatillla Indian Reservation

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Julie Taylor

Ryan Sams

Other 2022 inductees: Miles Hancock ~ David Michael ~ Kathie Schubert Nooy ~ Harold Delamarter ~ Eric Holeman ~ Tim Cary ~ Dan Svetich ~ Mike Tague ~ Trevor Smith ~ Michael (Miki Derrick) Hull ~ Lee Temple ~ Kelly Patrick ~ KUMA (Ted Smith ~ Greg Smith) ~ 1969-1970 PHS Football Team For more information call Dean Fouquette at 541-310-9084

Birthdays: 1st: Nikki Minthorn and Cristina Ferea 3rd: Nika Kash Kash 5th: Melissa Van Pelt 6th: Loretta Cook 7th: Avary McKay 10th: Tracy Viegener 16th: Jordan Barrett 18th: Reannon Jones 22nd: Robert Brigham and Sara Jones 24th: Aggie Kash Kash and Soren Anderson 25th: Nate Anderson 27th: Jon Morrison, Andrew Van Pelt, Symon Picard, and Raina Nelson 28th: Shirley Harrison, Tiff Rodriguez, and Fabby Jones 29th: Mika Asher and Eric Kash Kash 30th: Ryan McLaughlin 31st: Alyssa Anderson and Mitzi Rodriguez Anniversaries: 4th: Reannon Jones & Dan Morris 12th: Tiona & Jon Morrison 14th: Nita & Mike Hussey and Phyllis and Alan Simmons, Jr.

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Filkins team makes African hunting trek By the CUJ

MISSION – For five years David Filkins has been planning a trip to Africa with his father, Steve Filkins, and they finally made the journey in June of this year. The trip, David said, was inspired by a trip Steve took with his own father, Elgin Filkins, 20 years ago. The pair booked their stay in the same farm that his father and grandfather stayed at in the early 2000’s. The Makalaan Safari is a farm that specializes in big game hunting on privately owned land. The farm is 35,000 acres in Namibia, a country in southern Africa. David and Steve started their trek June 6 and within 24 hours of being on the farm were already heading out to hunt. The hunts are highly regulated, according to David, and all of their bullets were accounted for coming in and out of the country. A guide is also required to ensure that the game being hunted is identified correctly. While there David and Steve hunted Elan, Gemsbok, Impala and Kudu Antelope. They also hunted Red Hartebeeste and Warthog but were unsuccessful in harvesting any. David said the pair was unable to bring any of the meat home they harvested because of strict guidelines while leaving the country. He collected a rock and attempted to bring it home with him but because it had blood on it he had to leave it behind. The 35k acre plot is home to local villagers and they were able to make use of the meat. The villages are home to churches, orphanages and families of the small south African country. Steve and David also went on a two-day guided photo safari and were able to see elephants, crocodiles, baboons and hippopotamuses up close. “Everyone was so friendly and wanted to know more about us, they had never heard of Native Americans before. We were able to teach them about our culture and sing a song and tell them our story. Everyone was so genuine and had a smile on their face the whole time,” David said.

Above Steve Filkins, left, poses with David, right, after a fresh kill. The father and son duo traveled to Africa after planning the trip for five years. Steve went on a similar trip to the same farm with his father, Elgin Filkins, 20 years ago and wanted to make the same trip with his son below are photos taken by the pair during their two-day photo safari near the 35k acre plot of land they stayed and hunted on.

David Filkins shared that he was a little apprehensive about being so close to the hippopotamuses on their photo safari but couldn’t resist getting a photo during the rare experience.

From left is David Filkins with a guide during his trip to Africa with father Steve Filkins, center. The pair has been planning their trip for five years and were able to make it happen in June of this year. The father and son pair hunted several types of antelope, warthog and hartebeeste during their trip. They were able to harvest all the antelope they were after.Courtesy photos

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Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds Story by the Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time. The International Olympic Committee announced the change Friday on the 110th anniversary of Thorpe winning the decathlon and later being proclaimed by King Gustav V of Sweden as “the greatest athlete in the world.” Thorpe, a Native American, returned to a ticker-tape parade in New York, but months later it was discovered he had been paid to play minor league baseball over two summers, an infringement of the Olympic amateurism rules. He was stripped of his gold medals in what was described as the first major international sports scandal. To some, Thorpe remains the greatest all-around athlete ever. He was voted as the Associated Press’ Athlete of the Half Century in a poll in 1950. In 1982 — 29 years after Thorpe's death — the IOC gave duplicate gold medals to his family but his Olympic records were not reinstated, nor was his status as the sole gold medalist of the two events. Two years ago, a Bright Path Strong petition advocated declaring Thorpe the outright winner of the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912. The IOC had listed him as a co-champion in the official record book. “We welcome the fact that, thanks to the great engagement of Bright Path Strong, a solution could be found,” IOC President Thomas Bach said. “This is a most exceptional and unique situation, which has been addressed by an extraordinary gesture of fair play from the National Olympic Committees concerned.”

Thorpe’s Native American name, Wa-Tho-Huk, means “Bright Path.” The organization with the help of IOC member Anita DeFrantz had contacted the Swedish Olympic Committee and the family of Hugo Wieslander, who had been elevated to decathlon gold medalist in 1913. “They confirmed that Wieslander himself had never accepted the Olympic gold medal allocated to him, and had always been of the opinion that Jim Thorpe was the sole legitimate Olympic gold medalist,” the IOC said, adding that the Swedish Olympic Committee agreed. “The same declaration was received from the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports, whose athlete, Ferdinand Bie, was named as the gold medalist when Thorpe was stripped of the pentathlon title,” the IOC said. Bie will be listed as the silver medalist in the pentathlon, and Wieslander with silver in the decathlon. World Athletics, the governing body of track and field, has also agreed to amend its records, the IOC said. Bright Path Strong commended the IOC for “setting the record straight” about the Sac and Fox and Potawatomi athlete. "We are so grateful this nearly 110-year-old injustice has finally been corrected, and there is no confusion about the most remarkable athlete in history,” said Nedra Darling, the organization co-founder and citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. At world championships in Eugene, Oregon, Native American hammer thrower Janee' Kassanavoid said the announcement was news to celebrate. “My ultimate goal is to follow in his footsteps, to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes to come,” she said.

Jim Thorpe at a meet at the Parc Pommery in Reims, France, in 1912.Credit. Photo by Branger/ Roger Viollet, via Getty Images

As the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, Thorpe “has inspired our people for generations,” said Fawn Sharp, president of the National Congress of American Indians. In Stockholm, Thorpe tripled the score

of his nearest competitor in the pentathlon and had 688 more points than the second-placed finisher in the decathlon. During the closing ceremony, King Gustav V told Thorpe: “Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world.”

THIS AUGUST

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dried corn preservation class

Mission Longhouse August 15 from 3 - 5 pm & August 16 from 8 - 11 am (must attend both days) Class size limited to 10 participants, supplies provided. Register with Wenona Scott, WenonaScott@yellowhawk.org or 541.240.8683 Hosted by Yellowhawk Chemical Dependency, Culturally Specific Recovery Service & Native Connections

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Board approved $2k per Tribal member sent in July By Jill-Marie Gavin of the CUJ

MISSION – All Tribal members, including minors, received $2,000 payments in July, as approved by a resolution passed July 7 by the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Umatilla Indian Reservation. The resolution states that the Inflation Mitigation payments will be paid for from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received from the federal government in 2021. The resolution passed with six voting in favor and zero abstaining or against. Board Chair Kat Brigham and Member at Large Corinne Sams were on travel at the time of the vote. CTUIR COLA The mitigation package outlined in resolution 22-056 also includes a five percent mid-year Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) for CTUIR government employees paid for by current 2022 departmental budgets. The COLA, effective July 1, is for all Nixyaawii Governance Center employees and those working under the umbrella of the Tribal government. Kayak Public Transit, Native Plant Nursery and Tribal Environmental Recovery Facility will be included in the wage hike. Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk), Cayuse Holdings, and Wildhorse Resort & Casino (WRC) employees will not receive the COLA, according to Board Treasurer Sandra Sampson. The Board approved a $2,000 new employee and current employee bonus for Yellowhawk employees in 2021 along with a $20 minimum wage late last year. WRC and Cayuse Holding employees receive annual bonuses based on years of service and attendance; the option for a COLA is negotiable with the Board and could be possible pending requests from

their CEO’s, she said. “Tribal government employees haven’t seen any bonuses and I think it will be good for morale to see this increase, especially considering the work that staff carried out throughout the pandemic. They worked tirelessly and kept the government going. With the cost of living rising and in honor of their hard work I am happy to see their time honored,” Sampson said. The CTUIR COLA was paid out July 25 and included a retro-payment for the July 1-15 pay period. Plans for the mitigation package began June 30 when Sampson, Rabb and staff members of the Office of the Executive Director met to discuss carryover funds from the 2022 CTUIR budget. The COLA was the first item on the agenda discussed and second came a discussion on how to address current financial strain faced by all CTUIR members. Justification for the mitigation package was based on funds dispersed by bordering states and the federal government. “Members of the Tribal community and Tribal government employees have experienced an extraordinary increase in the cost of living during 2022 that have adversely affected Tribal member and Tribal employee families as reflected in the following: a. the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has calculated the inflation rate to be 8.6%; b. the American Automobile Association has calculated the increase in the cost of gasoline in eastern Oregon to have increased 56% over the past 12 months; c. the Social Security Administration has increased Social Security benefits by 5.9% in response to the recent increases in the cost of living; and d. California has approved assistance to families of up to $1,050 to address inflation and the increase in gas costs;” the resolution states.

TRIBAL MEMBER INFLATION MITIGATION PAYMENTS The first discussion regarding Tribal member payments involving the entire Board took place during a work session, held July 7. The meeting was a closed executive session at the request of staff, according to Sampson. Board member Sams provided comments she shared during the work session with the CUJ. According to Sams, the draft proposal called for a $1,000 payment made to each CTUIR Tribal member age 18 and over. Sams was first to question the payment going only to adult Tribal members. “Concerns about inflation are especially troublesome for Tribal members with multiple dependents in their households. A $1,000 payment to a single person would not have the same impact for a household of three or more,” she said. Sams also shared her concern for single-parent households with Tribal member children. “Tribal member children with non-enrolled parents would not have been provided for under the first proposal. I am thankful the Board was supportive of ensuring the payment will go to all, rather than just 18 and over. Another pressing concern during the work session was how we address the long term ramifications of inflation. The price of essential items, such as food, aren’t going to go back down. Gas prices fluctuate, but we may be heading into a recession and the financial hardships faced by CTUIR Tribal members aren’t going to go away any time soon. Being able to participate in a decision to double the Inflation Mitigation funding is, again, something I am very thankful for,” Sams said. The ARPA funding received by the Tribes in 2021 was based on a mixed calculation involving the number of

enrolled members and employment. According to Sampson, 65 percent of that calculation is based on Tribal enrollment. “ARPA funds belong to the People. It’s important that we ensure it is being spent to stabilize Tribal member households and meet the needs of our families,” Sams said. Feeding families and buying school clothes are the first expenses that came to Secretary Sally Kosey’s mind when she cast her vote to double the payment to $2,000 and include children in the final resolution. “The price of taking care of a family is sky high. We need to make sure parents have enough money to buy their kids clothes and provide for their households,” Kosey said.

Tribal members respond to distribution: For me I work hard to earn a living. This extra money couldn’t have came at a better time. To be able to get a head on some bills and fill the gas tank. Was good to see everyone doing the same. I know 95% of us will do what needs to be done and be responsible. I’m grateful and I know my little family is as well. - Logan Quaempts It will allow for my family and I to take a much needed summer vacation and travel outside of Umatilla county. With gas prices we’ve made the choice to stay local but this will allow me to take my daughter to places in Oregon she has yet to see such as the wildlife safari in Winston and the sea lion caves on the coast. -Joshua Hughes We paid bills ahead of time, made big payments on credit cards, booked a room for Tamkaliks for our baby to dance for the weekend, will order a new double stroller, and will save the rest for maternity/paternity leave. Thank you CTUIR! It’s perfect timing for our growing family! -Denise Wickert Thank you to the CTUIR-BOT and the NGC Finance staff for the cash payment to all Tribal Members and for including all of CTUIR Employees that work At NGC. -Kathleen Peterson Couldn’t have come at a better time as I was ill and missed some work. Thank you very much. -Anthony McClain This payment arrived at just the right time. Paid the property taxes, it seems like they went up again. Thank you CTUIR!!! -Marynel Tibbles I’m so grateful for CTUIR providing funds. I paid car insurance in full and other bills. I’m no longer worrying about money for my daughter’s school clothes. -Lori Picard II

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BOT’s Sams, Brigham travel to D.C.

Board of Trustees Member Corinne Sams, left, presents Program Analyst for USDA Tribal Relations Jeff Harris, right, with a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Tribal flag.

Board of Trustees Member Corinne Sams, left, stands with Kat Brigham, right, during their travel to the US Capitol in July.

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Left, Lee Gavin’s mixed media pieces show his interest in Indigenous historical culture and contemporary urban Indian life. He uses skate decks when they’re worn out as canvas for his paint projects and digital illustration for contemporary pieces. In the center, pictured larger, is Gavin’s piece “Locals Only” that was used on the set of Reservation Dogs season 2. Gavin has yet to find out where else his art is used in the season. Contributed photos

LOCALS ONLY: Finding represen By Jiselle Halfmoon for the CUJ

MISSION - Lee Gavin, mixed media artist and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes, is connecting representation through art. Gavin connects his Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) with life experiences and upbringing to create his work He is self-described as having major graffiti influences, implying a seedy and squalid “punk rock” background.Gavin exists within a context that occupies an inherent sense of self through the lens of an ancestral footprint. ”As far as punk rock and stuff like that I really think the connection between being Native and being punk has an inarguable line there,” Gavin said. “They are just magnetic to each other. I feel as a Native kid growing up, and not fitting in with my white classmates over in Portland, punk rock really broke down that barrier of where to fit in,” he continued, “Being Indian out here on the rez you don’t have many barriers to fit in because you’re around your People.” Lee is self-taught, learning new formats and techniques by emulating styles from those such as German graffiti artist CAN2 along with attributed Indigenous influences Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe) and Cheyenne Randall

(Cheyenne River Sioux). When asked about his mixed media resume, he lists off a few different modes: watercolor, acrylics, spray paint and his current penchant, digital art. He is interested in applying more focus into wheat pasting and has future plans for a mixed media presentation with different textures. “I’ve always been pretty adventurous when it comes to different mediums for art in general. A big inspiration for me is if I am not seeing it in the world already. I am really looking for representation. A lot of my pieces are about not having representation. I had a series called “Space Indians”. It’s about future Indians in space, right? Like, we don’t have many Native people working at NASA or being astronauts or anything like that, so if I want to see something then I tend to just create it for myself.” Representation is important to Gavin because he hopes younger generations will not only identify with his work but hone in on their own authenticity as well. “I was working with Medicine Wheel Rose City (in Portland), and we supplied kids with skateboards, rolling skates, or scooters especially for those younger Native kids who may not have been able to afford it. When I was younger, you were either playing basketball or you were “pow wow’n” and those were the

categories you fit into. If you didn’t want to do that, then you were just a rough and tumble kind of kid doing whatever. It’s an outlet. If you give somebody an outlet, when they don’t fit into these other outlets, it helps with being able to connect with something and it makes a huge difference.” When asked about maneuvering urban city life and rural rez life, a duality you can easily sense within his pieces, Gavin was reflective of his insight. He was also conscientious of the somewhat clouded identity seeking pathway others experienced and recognized he was fortunate to sidestep that particular perplexity due to a close connection to his home here on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. “Whether we are here or whether we are in the city, we’re still connected to this land ancestrally and we still carry the same drive to be stewards of the land and find our connections with it. When you’re in the city, and because you don’t have your people there, sometimes you end up in this pan-Indigenous representation. You’re picking up Cherokee, or you’re picking up Cree or you’re picking up all these different spirituality’s or representations of their cultures and it’s all kind of conglomerated into this pot to try to find your identity. Luckily enough, I was able to hold onto our identity as

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Lee Gavin, in the smaller top left photo, is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Gavin moved to Pendleton with his wife, Jenna Gavin, and son, Nakai Gavin. He moved near the Umatilla Indian Reservation in June to be near his mother, Shawna Shillal-Gavin, and family. In Gavin’s “Space Indians” collection he uses digital art to illustrate imagined Indigenous astronauts of the future. Contributed photos

ntation in ancient and modern mediums the show’s reception. “I think the reception went over really well and boosted me and my ability to get out of my safety zone and start showing off my art. Since then I’ve been able to make quite a bit of moves getting showcased in other areas and network-

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ing with other creators.” While Gavin’s portfolio has only just recently begun to expand in the public eye, traction for his craft has quickly gained momentum. Thanks to social media, one significant pursuer of interest was a producer from the hit HULU show

“Reservation Dogs”. Gavin received a direct message on his Instagram page asking if he was willing to supply some of his art work for use on the show. “It was an automatic yes for me, obviously, I love Reservation Dogs!” he laughed. Having an opportunity to showcase on the show was very exciting for me. Of the five pieces “Reservation Dogs” producers requested of Gavin, he doesn’t know exactly which of them they used or where, but he is sure at least one made the final production as he caught a glimpse of it during the shows promotional trailer for the second season. “The one on the trailer is an Indian guy and he has full Longhouse gear on with the leggings, hider, and ribbon shirt. He is doing a hand plant on a covered wagon surrounded by angry pilgrims and it says Locals Only,” he said. “Locals Only is a huge part of my artwork just because it’s an old skateboard and surfing saying. If you are not local to a spot you can’t skate there or you can’t surf there. A long time ago we had a guy tell us that I couldn’t surf at the cove in Seaside ‘cause its locals only. That was kind of when the “Locals Only” thing took off for me. I told this guy you know ancestrally Oregon has been my homelands for the last ten thousand, twenty thousand years. I'll be damned if

some guy tells me that I can’t surf here because it's locals only. So you know, that was that juxtaposition I guess,” Gavin said. As far as social media leading to more exposure and building a fan follower base, he has seen a significant increase in traffic within his page metrics, but he remains neutral in regards to what that exactly means for him right now in this moment. As long as it’s all sincere. “The reach is a lot bigger. My (online) shop is where I've seen the most increase in traffic. Selling prints or stickers, things like that. Once I start creating something I kind of get tunnel vision and I keep my head down until I am done with my recent project. As far as what comes out of it in the future, if it equates to a higher following or more traffic, that’s cool. But I think one of the best things you can do to get where you want to be as far as like online business or a following and stuff like that is just be incredibly genuine. I feel like lot of people started getting to where they want to be and then they start bending to who they think is following them or catering their personality. Then they lose their sense of self and unfortunately people were following you because they liked who you were.” Gavin recently relocated back to Eastern Oregon, permanently. When asked

if he planned on doing any youth workshops or classes around Pendleton he said it was something he thought about and was hopeful there will be opportunity to do something like an “art night” or something similar. “The best starting point is encouragement. It's all objective, what looks great. What becomes fine art is very objective. Sometimes it’s a squiggle, sometimes it’s the Sistine chapel, sometimes its block figures. As long as it’s authentic and it’s visceral I think you're going to have a good reception on it. Being able to get outside yourself is one of the most important things we can be taught as far as art goes. Being able to step outside of our comfort zone and really express ourselves on canvas or digital or whatever your medium is being able to just express yourself entirely I think that is what would be the most helpful for kids to learn.” When watching the much anticipated second season of “Reservation Dogs” (debuted on HULU August 3rd) keep an eye out for Gavin’s pieces. Gavin’s work is available for viewing at an upcoming art show at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion this coming January. Gavin is open to making connections and growing within his creative career. His Instagram art page is @Miyoxet.Arts.

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Intimate Partner Violence Survivor Project A Legal Advocacy Program The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Intimate Partner Violence Survivor Project (“Survivor Project”) is a Legal Advocacy Program initiated and developed by the Tribe’s Public Safety Department, Family Violence Services program under a Legal Assistance for Victims grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Survivor Project is comprised of an Attorney and Coordinating Assistant who provide civil and criminal legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking related to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The Attorney, Hedi Bogda Hitchcock, is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band. Hedi has been working almost exclusively for federal, state, and tribal governments across the country for over 25 years. As a survivor of a mass violence incident in 2014, Hedi is a strong advocate for crime victims. She vigorously advocates for victim of mass violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, victims of crime and missing and murdered indigenous persons. The Coordinating Assistant, Lowella “Lou” Allman, started with the Intimate Partner Violence Survivor Project in November of 2021. Lou, born and raised on the Umatilla Reservation, grew up helping families and remains passionate about working with our community members. The Survivor Project Staff is currently taking new client referrals. All services are costfree and there are no income guidelines. The primary service area will be for all victims at risk or suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or trafficking within the exterior boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; however, eligible tribal members residing within Umatilla ceded lands of Oregon counties may also be served by the Survivor Project. The specific services that the Survivor Project

Elder’s Day Sept. 9 at Wildhorse Annual Elders’ Day Luncheon will be held on Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. A block of rooms are available for this event at Wildhorse. To reserve call 1-800654-9453. Elders are asked to provide what Tribe they are visiting from when booking. Contact the CTUIR Department of Family Services with any questions at 541-429-7300.

Community yard sale Aug. 6 in Mission Community yard sale to be held on August 6 at the July Grounds. Set up begins at 7:30 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m. There is no fee to set up and vendors will need to bring their own chairs and tables.

Wykanish event Aug. 9 in Prescott The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (YN) invite neighbors from across the region to join the first ever Honor the Wykanish event at the historic Fishhook Park in Prescott, WA on August 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community Picnic Aug. 11 at July Grounds CTUIR Community Picnic to be held August 11 from 4 p.m. 7 p.m. at July Grounds. There will be a free BBQ, food, games, raffle prizes and more during the event hosted by the CTUIR Housing Department. For more information call 541-429-7290.

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Confederated Umatilla Journal - August 2022

Board of Trustee Minutes Date: July 11, 2022 BOT PRESENT: Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson Treasurer (has a 10 AM meeting); Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Boots Pond, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Kat Brigham, BOT Chair and Corinne Sams, Member on travel. Old Business: No. 22-050 Subject: WRC Pow Wow BOT Chair Letter of Welcome. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to ratify Polled Action 22-050. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 22-056: Topic: Inflation Mitigation. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that financial assistance in the amount set forth in the Inflation Mitigation Appropriation Budget (Budget) attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C shall be provided to all members of the Confederated Tribes as of July 1, 2022, which assistance shall be provided no later than July 31, 2022; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that the financial assistance payment for minors shall be paid to the parent(s) or legal guardian of the minor, or the adult with whom the minor is residing as determined by the Enrollment Office, and that the financial assistance payment shall be paid to the legal guardian of an incapacitated adult; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the financial assistance provided to Confederated Tribes’ members herein shall not be subject to garnishment, attachment or to satisfy a members’ child support or Tribal debt obligations; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that each Tribal government employee be provided a cost of living adjustment as set forth in the Budget effective July 1, 2022; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby determines that the financial assistance provided to Tribal members shall be exempt from Federal income taxation pursuant to the General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 and the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Code; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Budget, and makes the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for the financial assistance to Tribal members authorized herein; AND BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs the Executive Director and Finance Director to ensure Tribal programs implement appropriate budget modifications for the funding needed to pay for the cost of living adjustment authorized herein; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair and Executive Director to execute documents and to take such further action as may be required to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to adopt Resolution 22-056. Lisa Ganuelas seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 22-057: Topic: Unmet Needs Involving Homeownership and request for BIA resources. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approves the proposed request for consultation letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Regional Director as shown in Exhibit 1; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution 22-057. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for (Boots Pond, Sally Kosey, Lisa Ganuelas, Lindsey Watchman and Toby Patrick) – 0 against – 1 abstaining (Sandra Sampson). Other Board Action Items: None. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Aaron Ashley, 6/13-16 to Temecula, CA to attend the Hemp & Cannabis Conference. Lindsey Watchman, 6/23 to Portland to attend Eco Trust ceremony for Antone Minthorn. Sandra Sampson, 6/13-16 to Temecula, CA to attend the Hemp & Cannabis Conference. Sandra Sampson, 6/6 Zoom re: Center for Indigenous Innovation & Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee meeting. Toby Patrick, 6/15-16 to Wes Lin re: tour Willamette Falls Locks. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to approve travel reports. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Polled Leave and Travel Requests (17): Boots Pond: 1. PL 6/27 from 2-4 PM. 2. PL 6/28 from 1-4 PM. 3. PL 7/1 from 1-4 PM. Corinne Sams: 1. Travel 7/11-15 to WA DC. 2. PL 6/30-7/1 from 7:30 AM to 4 PM Kat Brigham: 1. Virtual 7/17-20 FMCS meeting. 2. PL 7/5 from 1-4 PM. 3. Travel 7/7 dept. 11 AM return 7 10 AM. re: Portland to attend Judge Levy’s retirement Lindsey Watchman: 1. PL 6/30 for 4 hours. 2. PL 6/27 for 4.5 hours 3. PL 7/6 for 4.5 hours Lisa Ganuelas: 1. PL 7/1 all day. 2. Travel 6/6 from 4:30 to 6 PM. Sandra Sampson, polled PL 6/30 from 1-4 PM. Toby Patrick: 1. PL 6/28 from 8:L30 AM to 4 PM. 2. PL 6/30 all day 3. Zoom meeting 7/20 from 9-10 AM with Willamette Falls Trust Board Regular Requests: Kat Brigham, 7/17-19 to Eugene re: attend World Athletics Championships OR22. This was approved during Legislative Report. Boots Pond, 7/9-10 Zoom re: OSBA 2022 Summer Board Conference. Boots Pond, 7/19 travel to Portland for CTNAC Site visit and meeting. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0. Date: July 18, 2022 BOT PRESENT: Aaron Ashley, BOT ViceChair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer arrived at 9:30 AM; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Boots Pond, BOT Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Kat Brigham, BOT Chair on travel. Old Business: None New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 22-058: No. 22-058 Topic: OLC Conflicts Attorney Services. RESOLVED, the Board approves the use of 2022 Board Contingency funds for the OLC Conflicts Attorney personal services agreement in Exhibit 1C and Budget outlined in Exhibit 2. Such services shall be budgeted and included in future OLC annual work plans subject to the annual appropriations process outlined by the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the Executive Director execute the contract attorney services contained in confidential Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Office of Legal Counsel will administer the approved contracts and shall include related updates as applicable to the routine staff reports to the Board of Trustees; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopted Resolution 22-058. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. No. 22-059 Topic: Attorney Services TPPM Appeals Representation RESOLVED, the Board approves the use of Board Contingency funds for the Attorney Services contract contained in Exhibit 1C, and an associated OLC budget described in Exhibit 2 to become effective immediately for 2022 and that such services will be included in future OLC Budget and Annual Work Plans pursuant to the CTUIR annual appropriations outlined by the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the Executive Director execute the contract attorney services contained in confidential Exhibit 1C, Attorney Services TPPM Appeals Representation; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Office of Legal Counsel will administer the approved contracts and shall include related updates as applicable to the routine staff reports to the Board of Trustees; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopted Resolution 22-059. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution No. 22-060 Topic: Inflation Mitigation Revised. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that the financial assistance payment for minors shall be paid

to the parent(s) or legal guardian of the minor, or the adult with whom the minor is residing as determined by the Enrollment Office, and that the financial assistance payment shall be paid to the legal guardian of an incapacitated adult; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the financial assistance provided to Confederated Tribes’ members herein shall not be subject to garnishment, attachment or to satisfy a members’ child support or Tribal debt obligations; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that each Tribal government employee and Board of Trustees member be provided a cost of living adjustment as set forth in the Budget effective July 1, 2022; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby determines that the financial assistance provided to Tribal members shall be exempt from Federal income taxation pursuant to the General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 and the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Code; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Budget, and makes the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for the financial assistance to Tribal members authorized herein; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs the Executive Director and Finance Director to ensure Tribal programs implement appropriate budget modifications for the funding needed to pay for the cost of living adjustment authorized herein; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair and Executive Director to execute documents and to take such further action as may be required to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopted Resolution 22-060. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. No. 22-061 Topic: Amendments of the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies. RESOLVED, that the amended CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, are hereby approved and adopted, effective as of the date of this resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement policy changes adopted by this resolution. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopted Resolution 22-061. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. No. 22-062 Topic: Investment Policies – Adopt Amendment to Investment Management Policy Statements for CTUIR Investment Portfolios. RESOLVED, that Investment Policy Statements for the Perpetual, Working Capital, Rabbi Trust and Custodial Trust portfolios, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, are hereby approved and adopted, effective as of the date of this resolution, AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement policy changes adopted by this resolution. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopted Resolution 22-062 with amendments. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0 [Sandra Sampson arrived at 9:33 AM] Other Board Action Items: None. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Aaron Ashley, 7/14-15 to Oregon City for Willamette Falls Lock/PGE tour. Boots Pond, 7/9-10 Zoom/Bend re: OSBA 2022 Summer Board Conference. Lindsey Watchman, 7/7-8 to Lapwai,, ID for tour of Nimiipuu Energy projects underway. Sandra Sampson: 1. 7/7-8 for Lapwai, ID tour of NPTEC Energy Site. 2. 7/11 Zoom meeting re: Progress Act Negotiation Rulemaking Committee meeting. Kat Brigham’s 10 reports deferred. MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to approve travel reports and defer Kat Brigham’s 10 reports to July 25 BOT meeting. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. [Corinne Sams not present for vote] BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Polled Requests:

Toby Patrick, 7/12 personal leave. Lindsey Watchman, 7/12 afternoon personal leave. Lindsey Watchman, 7/22 personal leave. Lisa Ganuelas, 7/13 personal leave. Regular Requests: Sally Kosey, 7/15 personal leave. Sandra Sampson, 9/1-2 personal leave. Sandra Sampson, Zoom meeting, 10 Am to 2 PM re: PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Plenary Session. TP, 7/19-20 personal leave. TP, 8/15-19 personal leave. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Date: July 25th 2022 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: NONE New Business: NONE Other Board Action Items: NONE BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Deferred Report- Kat Brigham BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Polled Requests: Corinne Sams: 7/22 to Port of Cascade Locks meeting/Sternwheeler tour. Kat Brigham, 7/21 morning to Walla Walla to tour Mill Creek. Lindsey Watchman, 7/20 personal leave for 2 hours. Lindsey Watchman, 7/21 personal leave from 3-4 PM. Lisa Ganuelas, 7/20 personal leave from 9:15-10:15 AM. Lisa Ganuelas, 7/21-23 to Seattle, WA to attend U of W NAAB meeting. Was cancelled due to COVID and Lisa returned 7/22. Regular Requests: Corinne Sams, 7/27-29 Portland for CRITFC meeting. Kat Brigham (4): 1. 8/2 personal leave all day. 2. 9/15 personal leave from 1-4 PM. 3. 8/30-31 travel to Lincoln City, Chinook Winds Hotel for OR Tries pre on 8/30 and LCIS retreat on 8/31. 4. 9/2 Zoom from 11 AM to noon re: Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) orientation meeting. Lindsey Watchman, 8/9-12 personal leave Lisa Ganuelas, 8/28-9/2 travel to Bismarck, ND to attend Soil Health Academy School Increased Profits Through Stack Enterprises & Direct Marketing, MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

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AUGUST GROCERY SPECIALS Farmers Market Shuttle! Transportation offered to Yellowhawk eligible elders & families When: Friday, August 12 and Friday, August 19 Pick up: 3:45 pm Return: by 6:00 pm Meet Location: 55 Umatilla Loop, Nicht-Yow-Way Senior Center **Van will leave by 4 pm**

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Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters Club to host youth speech contest MISSION - The Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters Club set to hold the first annual Gary H. Hildebrand Memorial Youth Speech Contest. Event to be held August 24 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Birch meeting room at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and currently attending middle or high school or equivalents. The contest will consist of participants delivering an original 4 to 6 minute speech on a topic of their choosing. Pre-registration is required by sending an email with the name, age, school, and speech title of the participant to kapobob8@gmail.com. Prizes for first, second, and third places to be provided by Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

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Ain’t she a cutie and boy she was a beauty Happy Birthday Ruby Sams96 and holding

Look who’s “13”! Teegan Brooks. Happy Birthday son! Love your Momma, Brother and family

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Butler visits Italy

Ermia Butler took photographs during her entire trip to Italy. Pictured here is the Fountain of the Four Rivers which depicts Gods of the four great rivers in the four continents as then recognized by the Renaissance geographers: the Nile in Africa, the Ganges in Asia, the Danube in Europe and the Río de la Plata in America and located in Piazza Navona.

By Sam McCloud for the CUJ

ITALY – Ermia Butler traveled abroad for college this past spring to Rome, Italy “I chose Rome because I always wanted to travel to Rome and eat Italian food, see historical sites, and learn about the country’s history,” Butler, CTUIR, said. Studying abroad is an educational program offered by colleges for students to travel to a different country and take classes. While there Butler studied two courses, Global Competence and Angels and Demons. The beginning of her trip started off with visiting Rome and exploring the historical sites such as the Colosseum, Forum, and St. Petersburg churches. During the third week, Butler traveled to Naples to see Pompeii and take a tour, traveled to Sorrento for the night, and made a day trip to Capri, and then back to Rome for the rest of the program. A few things Butler endured while traveling were the language barriers and gestures they used to communicate, the food customs and the bus and metro system were challenging to understand. Butler said the most memorable moment from her trip was having dinner with her cohort, getting gelato, walking around, seeing the nightlife with everyone and making new lifelong friends. Butler is a fourth-year student at Washington State University. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Ecosystem Science.

Ermia Butler sits in front of ‘Fontana di Trevi’, or the Rome Trevi Fountain during her trip to Italy in May 25 to June 24.

Butler visited the Flavian Amphitheatre, visited by over 6 million people each year. The Colosseum became the greatest Roman amphitheater, measuring 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width and 57 meters in height.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Scrub beets thoroughly under cold water and cut off the top and bottom. (Use the beet greens in a salad if you'd like.) 3. Cut beets in half and toss with olive oil, salt & pepper. 4. Lay out a large piece of tinfoil. Wrap and seal foil over the beets (or place beets in a greased baking dish and cover). 5. Roast the foil package for 1 hour or until beets are tender when poked with a fork. Beets are done when a fork slides easily to the center of the beet. Small beets will cook more quickly than large beets. 6. Using rubber gloves or paper towels (the beets will stain hands), rub the beets and the skins will just slide right off. If the skins don't slide off easily, the beets are probably not cooked enough. 7. Serve warm or refrigerate to use in salads. Note: Roasted beets can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Birds at Indian Lake, oh deer

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Birds and deer were front and center in mid July. They allowed themselves to be photographed in the Indian Lake campgrounds during this year’s Hiyuumptipin Culture Camp. Photos contributed by Aaron Worden

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