August 2021 CUJ

Confederated Umatilla Journal

The monthly newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ~ Pendleton, Oregon August 2021

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Volume 29, Issue 8

COVID cases jump Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center announces second deaths among dozens of cases in July

By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION - The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation reached a small but grim milestone in July.

Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center officials stated a second death has occurred since the pandemic began. And cases spiked in July with 86 locals diagnosed with the virus, according to Yellowhawk Interim CEO Aaron Hines.

“The biggest concern is that community members do not get complacent regarding COVID-19 precautions,” he said. “Due to break-through cases and unvaccinated community members, it is still important for people to continue to follow COVID-19 recommended guidelines.”

The 86 cases represents approximately 22.5 percent of the total cases diagnosed since the start of the pandemic, with 10 percent of those considered breakthrough.

The dominant COVID strand identified is the Delta variant, according to Yellowhawk. Though there’s a small sample size, due to the need to receive data from the state laboratory, about 15 out of 17 cases studied have been linked to the Delta variant. And about one in every four of the 39 active cases are individuals who received their COVID vaccine.

Winners drawn By the CUJ

MISSION - More than $200,000 in prize money for getting vaccinated was announced on Aug. 3.

Three grand prizes for $50,000 -- including one scholarship in that amount for a Tribal youth -- were announced

by Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center and Interim Executive Director Teara Farrow Ferman.

“We had a random generation system that assigned numbers to all employees and Tribal members,” Farrow Ferman said, “and that system was then generated in an online system that randomly picks numbers.”

The grand prize winner among CTUIR members was Elizabeth Star; the winner among CTUIR entity employees was Adeline Surface; and the CTUIR 12-17 youth scholarship drawing winner was Leo Crawford III. See DRAWING on page 2A

See COVID-19 on page 3A

Burns, Soaring Eagle, Moses anchor Young Guns to NABI Championship, win trip to NBA Finals game

By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ PHOENIX - A trio of CTUIR members played significant roles on an inter-tribal team called the “Young Guns,” which captured the 18th-annual Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) championship in July.

With the victory, former Nixyaawii Community School players Tyasin Burns and Magi Moses, and White Swan High School/Haskell-bound Teal Soaring Eagle got to attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks.

Burns was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, scoring 25 in a narrow 61-56 victory over the Oklahoma Runners.

“Not many kids get to do this,” Burns said after the championship.

“Our goal was to make this game.

That’s what we did. It was just a team game. We all did our parts. That’s how we came out with a W.” Soaring Eagle said it was a great experience accomplishing a goal right before he leaves to play collegiate basketball.

“I’ll never forget NABI 2021 and especially playing with Young Guns,” he said. “Being able to win the NABI tournament is amazing to me. It is a great accomplishment for where I’m from and I’m glad it can go down in history.”

Moses said the 2021 tournament was a “revenge tour.” The trio of CTUIR members played in the tournament as freshman and lost early in the tournament on a buzzer beater in overtime.

“It was pretty cool,” Moses said. “It was kind of like a revenge tour for me and my boys.”

The Young Guns were coached

WATCH THE GAME On July 21, NABI released an edited version of the 2021 Championship games, available on YouTube. Use your cell phone to take a picture of the QR code below for the link!

by Colville tribal member Travis Adams, a Senior Level Archaeology Technician for the Colville Tribes’ History Department. He said 2021 was the first year in which the Young Guns participated in NABI, and the championship was the first for Pacific Northwest tribes at the tournament.

“We’ve been around for six years.

We started off as a group of kids from the Colville Reservation,” Adams said. “My nephew and son wanted to play basketball but there was no team in the area so we decided to start our own team. It took us a while to think of a catchy name. ... One day I was binge watching the ‘Young Guns’ movie and I thought that would be a cool name for the basketball team.

See NABI on page 10B

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DRAWING Continued from page 1A

Fifty more $2,000 winners will be announced once they’ve been verified, Yellowhawk stated in an Aug. 3 Facebook post. Yellowhawk also stated four $10,000 Tribal youth scholarships would also be announced.

To see a complete list of the CTUIR’s 50 $2,000 prize winners, turn to page B13.

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Grand prize winners Elizabeth Star, Adeline Surface and Leo Crawford III posed for a picture after the results were announced on Aug. 3 outside Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center.

Courtesy Photo / Jiselle Halfmoon

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COVID-19 Continued from page 1A

A flurry of changes were made in response to the surge in cases, including re-mandating mask wearing at the Nixyaawii Governance Center. That mandate was removed in early July, only to be reinstated July 14 by outgoing Incident Commander Paul Rabb.

“I feel it is my duty to inform you that there have been a number of staff members (5) who tested positive for COVID in the past week,” Rabb said in a July 14 email to CTUIR staff, “including both staff members who have been vaccinated and those who have not been vaccinated.”

“While I regret to have to take this step,” Rabb added, “and especially so recently after having removed the restrictions and opened up for near-normal operations, it is crucial to resume the wearing of masks in all open spaces, in meeting rooms, and in any shared areas of the NGC in order to limit the potential spread of the virus.”

On July 30, the Incident Command Team (ICT) that’s been in place since the start of the pandemic was dismantled and delegated to Yellowhawk, per incoming Interim Executive Director Teara Farrow Ferman.

“The Incident Command Team will be dismantled on July 30, 2021 and COVID-19 public health issues will be handled and lead by Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center,” Farrow Ferman said.

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In August, the Office of the Executive Director will be working closely with Yellowhawk and the Tribal entities on guidance to help prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks.

TEARA FARROW FERMAN, INTERIM E.D. will continue to meet weekly with YTHC regarding COVID-19 public health issues and will inform CTUIR employees of future safety precautions and/or restrictions for Tribal government facilities.

“Beginning July 31,” she added, “each Tribal entity (Yellowhawk, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyaawii Community Financial Services) will issue their own safety precautions and restrictions for their facilities.”

Another change was the issuance of new guidance for CTUIR funerals. Key pieces of that guidance include: Religious services conducted will require all persons wearing a mask, even if fully vaccinated; safe distancing from the

body during the viewing; recommending people wash their hands before and after the services; prohibiting the touching of a deceased body; recommending services be held outdoors; requiring masks, even for those fully vaccinated; restricting pall bearers to the minimum number necessary; prohibiting in-person meals; recommending the push back of giveaways; and limiting the number of people in attendance to just family members.

The measure is part of a larger plan to help prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Farrow Ferman said.

“In August, the Office of the Executive Director will be working closely

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with Yellowhawk and the Tribal entities on guidance to help prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks. This will include new public service announcements, continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated, and to follow CDC guidelines to stop the spread of germs. The Delta variant is spreading very quickly and has infected fully-vaccinated people; therefore, we will encourage people to wear their masks in all indoor spaces and while at large gatherings outside of work and the mask mandate for all Tribal government facilities will likely be extended past the current August 6th mandate.”

Farrow Ferman said the Tribe is considering the implementation of a testing policy for all employees, but the details are still being developed.

Three breakthrough cases were noted in an Aug. 2 update by Yellowhawk, and four non-breakthrough positives -- meaning a person was infected by the virus, survived, did not get the vaccination and contracted the virus again.

“To date, there have been 35 break through cases and 402 total cases,” Hines said.

Some of those cases were diagnosed at a mass COVID-19 testing event held July 24 at Yellowhawk.

With the start of school just around the corner, Yellowhawk noted vaccines are still available to the public, including those 12 and older, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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EDUCATION Tribal youth attend Salmon Orca Summit in Shelton By the CUJ

SHELTON, Wash. - Members of the Youth Leadership Council of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) attended the annual Salmon Orca Summit held July 7-8.

“Our young People are excited to be here to listen and to stand united in supporting investment in salmon and river restoration in the Northwest and throughout Indian Country,” said Julie Taylor, Director of the CTUIR Department of Children and Family Services and Youth Council Advisor, in a Facebook post. “Proud of these young people taking these opportunities to represent and educating oneself to preserve their traditions and culture.”

According to the Salmon and Orca Summit website, the purpose of the summit is to allow for advocates and allies to stand in solidarity with the Tribes and to support the protection and restoration of endangered salmon populations in the Snake River and across the Northwest, as well as recovering Southern Resident orcas.

In attendance with the youth council was CTUIR BOT Vice Chair Jeremy Wolf, CTUIR BOT Member Cor Sams, CTUIR Staff Brent Hall and Chaperone Cara Greene.

Wolf was the first of several tribal leaders to speak at the summit.

“For thousands of years, salmon thrived in the Columbia Basin,” he said. “We had plenty of salmon to sustain us, and plenty more to trade with others from far away.

Salmon has been a source of sustenance, a gift, a religion, a foundation of culture for our people since time immemorial. Their existence is vital and linked to ours. We can save salmon and make the economy of the Pacific Northwest even stronger.”

The event, held in the traditional homelands of the Squaxin Island Tribe, was hosted by the Nez Perce Tribe and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. According to organizers, it represents “hope, opportunity, and a chance for real solutions.”

An orca tails a Chinook salmon in the Puget Sound on the Washington coast.

Courtesy NOAA

In May, ATNI passed a resolution calling on President Biden and Congress to “seize a once-in-a-lifetime congressional opportunity to invest in salmon and river restoration in the Pacific Northwest, charting a stronger, better future for the Northwest, and bringing long-ignored tribal justice to our peoples and homelands. The fate of our Tribes and the Northwest salmon are intertwined.”

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Circle of Nations School / Wahpeton Indian School is now accepting student applications for the 2021-22 school year!

CNS is a Federally funded, off-reservation Boarding School for Native youth in grades 4-8.

We are in the southeast corner of North Dakota in Wahpeton. Students must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or have documentation to prove ¼ Indian blood quantum.

Our vision statement is “Spirit of Youth Empowered”, and our mission is to build academic achievement and foster healthy development of the whole child in a multi-cultural environment.

For more information call 701-642-3796 ext. 222 or go our website www.circleofnations.org

Excitement is building at Nixyáawii

Visit www.Nixyaawii.com for an updated development schedule, details on the upcoming Open House, and to sign up for the newsletter.

We are pleased to announce Nixyáawii Community Financial Services has been awarded a grant from Spirit Mountain Community Fund to develop a new loan program to assist with lease-lot purchase.

Visit www.Nixyaawii-CDFI.org for more information.

The new Nixyáawii neighborhood is an exclusive opportunity for CTUIR Tribal Members to build, live and enjoy their own homes in their own community.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL Brigham: An update from the Chair of the Board of Trustees First would like to let everyone know that the BOT wants to congratulate all of our students who graduated in 2021 including Head Start, 8th graders, high school and college/university students.

2020/2021 was a very difficult school year but when we saw you graduating you sure made us all very proud.

On June 18th the BOT had lunch with about 85 elders at the Wildhorse Casino.

This was our first lunch meeting in a very long time. The BOT has already agreed to have another but a date has not been set yet. We learned a lot from our lunch meeting and are preparing a response for the questions received.

COVID has been here for more than a year and we all wish it would go away. We are tired of the COVID news but CTUIR, Oregon, Umatilla County and the US are all seeing an increase in COVID. Mainly due to those who chose not to get vaccinated and not follow the three steps: wear a mask, wash your hands and social distance. Yes, there are breakthrough cases but the symptoms

are milder and the vaccine has largely kept people out of the hospital.

Tribal history shows many Tribal members passed from diseases that were foreign to Tribes. Across the Kat Brigham US, Tribal people are dying from COVID and Tribal governments and health facilities are working hard to save their people. On June 2, 2021 CDC estimated 6,585 Tribal members have passed because of COVID but they also say that the actual number may never be known. This week Yellowhawk reported that as of July 30th CTUIR has a total of 420 COVID cases and 382 of them were unvaccinated, four were hospitalized and 2 deaths. 20% of the cases were reported in July 2021. The BOT has learned about many people who have chosen not to get vaccinated. Some of the unvaccinated Tribal people will go

visit a family member then find out they brought COVID to the family. In some cases, a family member passes, some survive and some were in the hospital for weeks all alone.

The Tribal Government, Yellowhawk and others are being asked by CTUIR members, “Why isn’t it mandatory for all employees to get vaccinated to keep the CTUIR safe?” We have also heard from other CTUIR members who chose not to get vaccinated that they feel that they are being treated as a disloyal employee Many of us know what it is like to ask a family member to get vaccinated and that family member believes it is their choice and they choose not to. Therefore some of us have asked them to stay away and others have said “whatever.”

A number of us are going to wear our masks because we do not know who is not vaccinated and we do not want to get COVID. Staying away from family gatherings, tribal gatherings and even choosing to not give rides to Tribal members is very

hard and lonely. But we do this to be safe because such a high percentage of people are unvaccinated.

NW Indian Portland Area Indian Health Board recently distributed a flyer saying “Together we can beat the pandemic: As Indigenous people, we learn from those who came before us and nurture those who come after. We dance, we pray, we share, we adapt, we protect. Protect yourself and other by being vaccinated!” Another flyer about children and the vaccines ends with this quote: “Protect your children and the future of you community by being vaccinated yourself and having your children vaccinated when the vaccine is available:” Please help us to protect the CTUIR community members: get vaccinated and follow the three steps, wear a mask, wash your hands and social distance.

Kat Brigham is the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

She can be reached at KatBrigham@CTUIR.org.

Guest column: Remembering elite firefighters killed in the line of fire This fire related story begins decades before I was born in August of 1963. During the late 1940s-60s, my grandfather, the late Walter Gene Pond, became a supervisor of fire crews for the BIA, after he served four tours in the Phillipines during World War II. Thereafter, my father Ron Pond picked up the fire torch to become the first Indian Smokejumper out of McCall, Idaho. His fire detail spanned five seasons jumping into wildfires in the United States and Canada.

During the 1948 fire season, 17 smokejumpers perished in a fire called Man Gulch of Montana. This story ties together when 12 elite Smokejumpers and Hotshots were killed in Storm King Mountain, Colorado, July 6 of 1994. My father was long since retired until my brother, the late Mitch Pond, and I worked our way through the ranks of the U.S. Forest Service. Recently, my father and I traveled to Colorado to pay homage to those who lost their lives on Storm King Mountain; 27 years later, this tragic event left deep scars upon my family and our fire family. My mother, the late Janie Pond, made a request years go to travel to Storm King. She said to me, “Babe, you need to face your ghosts.” After we landed in Grand Junction, we surveyed the landscape.

It was aired with sediment unknown to me. We jumped from mesa to mesa and up and down palisades. Once arriving in Glenwood Springs, we were overwhelmed by passing South Canyon. On July 6, once we step on to the trail head, it was as thought we were standing on hallowed ground. We wore our Indian regalia and sang our traditional Indian Waashat songs. We both spoke from the heart, words that we could never muster up to share with anyone before. My father realized it was as if a part of them was still there, in parts of our travel.

It was as if we were in a cathedral, where the land parted from the base of the Colorado Rvier up into the sky.

There were two Indians fighting fire that day, a smokejumper named Rob Johnson out of McCall, Idaho, and Terri Ann Hagen, who served on the Prineville Inter-Agency Hotshots. When the news trickled out of the local radio station in Glenwood Springs, my crew was in Phoenix, Ariz. and Mitch was just coming off detail in Colorado. He then took detail in Montana. My mother and two brothers, Amos and the late Punky Pond, were holding steady on the home front. They heard that the fire

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CTUIR members Lona Pond and her father Ron Pond traveled from Pendleton to pray at the base of Storm King Mountain on the 27th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire that killed 14 wildland firefighters on July 6, 1994. Lona and her father are retired firefighters; Lona was a hotshot for the Baker River Interagency Hotshots from 1985-1998 while Ron was a smokejumper from 1963-69. Courtesy Photo

fighters killed were from Oregon and Idaho. My mother stayed with my brother Amos and waited by the phone.

Punky came to a conclusion that we were safe because my Hotshot crew was out of Washington and Mitch jumped out of Montana. It took me three days to find a phone to call mother, because the Forest Service needed to inform all family members. All of Region VI Wildland fire fighters were stretched thin that season. My brother Amos thought we had perished. Once I was finally able to make a collect call from Arizona, mother jumped up to answer. She was elated that it was me. My brother Punky boy howdy,

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raised heck with me for putting a scare into our mother.

By the end of that season, Dec. 3, 1994, it took everything out of us to grasp what was left inside. It was a menacing and tragic dance with Wildland fire. We lost 33 people. They served on airplanes, helicopters, tractors, and crew carriers. On October 4th that year, all of Region VI gathered for a memorial service in Prineville, Ore. The supervisors urged us to share our hopes and dreams. We spent valuable time together, being 20-man crews. We were a brotherhood. We found closure at Tom Shepard’s ranch. Our future in fire was questionable.

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Communication, involvement, and preparation for the Pendleton Round-Up In 2020 the Pendleton Round-Up was cancelled due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19. This was one of the few times in the over 100 year old history the Round-Up has not had a showcase. In the past, prior to the pandemic, the CTUIR Board of Trustees has not had any major communication with the Round-Up or Happy Canyon Boards; this was until the CTUIR Board of Trustees believed input was needed for the Emergency Plan being developed by the Round-Up Association from a Tribal perspective. In October 2020 a Tribal Advisory sub-committee was formed to oversee concerns regarding what occurs during Native American events whether it be during an emergency or not.

Currently the Sub-Committee consists of CTUIR Tribal members who partake in Round-Up and spend time near or around In 2019, Mary Harris talked with judges from Pendleton Woolen Mills during the American the Tipi Village during the eventful week. Indian Beauty Pageant, one of many Pendleton Round-Up events the community has missed The members include: Chief of the Walla since the COVID-19 pandemic started and caused the event’s cancellation in 2020. CUJ Archive Wallas Don Sampson, Marjorie Waheneka, will be assisted by Yellowhawk’s management Curtis Bearchum, and Boots Pond. The main intentions of the Along with the emergency plan, another topic of discussion group was to help assist with the emergency plan that was still between the groups has been education. During the meeting in rough draft form in 2020. The sub-committee first met with times in November, January, and April; there has been only the Round-up and Happy Canyon associations November 12, verbal education of how the associations work and how the local 2020. Since then, it has been decided that there will be meetings tribes have been operating due to the circumstances. Education quarterly for the years ahead with the Sub-Committee and the requires communication and that is something all sides agree Board of Trustees will meet annually with the associations at will need to continue in order for the relationship to grow. the end of each summer.

There have been other topics that have arisen at each meeting At the start, there were two main issues the groups were try- such as: a new token booth/ticket tent is being set up and will ing to work on to ensure future events and meetings would go be operational for this year, and the Westward-Ho wagons are smoothly. The first issue was the Emergency Plan surrounding being refurbished and remodeled. A growing relationship will Round-Up week. Rough drafts of the emergency plan made in hopefully bring other future concerns to light in the years ahead.

2020 did not include many of the Native American events or The annual meeting between the CTUIR Board, Roundhow these events would function during a health crisis. The up/Happy Canyon Directors, and the sub-committee is set to plan is now set for any future sub-committee members and take place on August 26th. As of this article being written the Round-Up/Happy Canyon directors who get voted into their Pendleton Whisky Fest welcomed over 12,000 people; a good positions further down the road. Currently the state of Oregon indicator of how many people are expected to be in the area has laid back with the restrictions against COVID-19 and the each day during the week of Round-Up. Communication is plan formed by the committee is set to be used if needed. Yel- key to ensure the community is steadily remaining vigilant lowhawk Tribal Health Clinic also has a presence in the village and staying safe. Be on the lookout for more information as during the week. During the recovery phase of the pandemic, meetings continue. Stay safe, stay strong!

-The C.T.U.I.R Advisory Sub-Committee much of the direction of going forward for the tribal community

Conserving groundwater key to drought response

By John Barkley of the Department of Natural Resources

While the western United States is alit with mega forest fires exacerbated by extreme drought and record-setting high temperatures, water resources are precariously evaporating and dwindling, threatening our environment and economy.

Over one million acres are on fire; some close to home in our aboriginal lands that can have devastating impacts on water quantity and quality, and our first foods, such as roots, huckleberries and salmon.

Oregon has issued its own drought declaration and is curtail watering of public lands and parks.

On the Umatilla Indian Reservation, we rely 100% on clean, cold and pure groundwater, some of which is 25,000 years old.

Once we ‘mine’ this water, it is irreplaceable. Fortunately, we don’t realize any immediate impact to our groundwater, but we must take action and develop plans now to preserve and protect water for our current needs and for future generations.

Conservation is the first step to counter any diminishment of our water resources. We must use water efficiently and conserve every drop to protect this finite resource.

Climate change is, and has been, upon us. Pumping spent fossil fuels and other carbon emissions creates perilous conditions by diminishing our protective ozone shield and allowing in more ultra violet rays. Our record 118 degree temperature in July serves notice that our actions are decreasing snow packs, melting glaciers and upsetting our regular cycle of precipita-

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tion. Ocean levels are expected to rise as a result as well.

Our window of winter is shortening as we are experiencing mild winters and early Spring runoff. This year the melt was gradual to replenish our streams, springs and groundwater.

Last year the runoff from the Blue Mountains resulted in flooding with just over 11,000 cfs of flow.

We must be more conscience of how we use water and how much. Watering lawns does not mean watering streets and when you water your lawn is key, too.

Members of the Tribal Water Commission is monitoring these developments and reviewing mitigating measures such as using recycled water for landscaping and ensuring we minimize detrimental impacts to groundwater.

We also anticipate provisions in our water rights settlement to include means to address and manage climate change impacts that are proving devastating to the Klamath basin, California and the Colorado River basin. Our fishery resources are seriously affected and require protection.

This summer may foretell what we can expect in the future.

We can do our part by conserving water to the fullest extent possible, and being mindful how we manage ‘chu’ush’ for our future needs.

John Barkley is the Chairman of the Tribal Water Commission which he has served on for 28 years.

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BUSINESS

The business of bounce

RIGHT: CTUIR members Catherine Barkley and Iosefa Taula started “Mission Inflatables,” where they rent out bounce houses and water slides in a 25-mile radius. ABOVE: One of the bounce houses being utilized by clients.

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CTUIR members Barkley, Taula talk creation of ‘Mission Inflatables,’ an entertainment company

By Miranda Vega Rector of the CUJ

MISSION – Catherine Barkley and Iosefa Taula have started a new tribal owned business as co-owners of Mission Inflatables, providing bounce houses and water slides that are available for rent within a 25 mile radius.

Barkley and Taula have always been business driven and throughout the years, and while raising their children, they got their business inspiration from Little Tykes products.

“The idea started with our kids and getting Little Tykes bounce houses and slides,” said Barkley. “We used them a lot at parties and family gatherings to entertain the kids. We liked them because it kept them active and tired them out with physical activity.”

Both Barkley and Taula are very busy entrepreneurs who work full time for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and are both pursuing higher education. Taula, who works as the Operations Manager for Mission Inflatables, recently graduated with his Associate of Arts Transfer Degree from Blue Mountain Community College and will be pursuing a degree in Wildlife Management from Oregon State University. Barkley, the Business Manager for Mission Inflatables, is finishing up a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Minor in Native American Studies from Eastern Oregon University.

Their business kicked off in June and they have been booked every weekend since. Linda Sampson, a CTUIR employee working for the Summer School Program,

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“The idea started with our kids and getting Little Tykes bounce houses and slides. We used them a lot at parties and family gatherings to entertain the kids.”

CATHERINE BARKLEY, BUSINESS OWNER booked the inflatable water slide for eight set-ups.

“Linda says the kids love it,” said Barkley.

Because Mission Inflatables is covered with insurance, they are able to provide their services to schools, businesses, public events and families. They also can provide indoor set up and have already been booked for a wedding.

Currently Mission Inflatables provides services on the weekends and product availability is limited to one 21 foot water slide and one 14 by 14 foot Palm Tree bouncy house, but another inflatable is on the way and two more are in the process of being made. The expectation is that by next summer they will be able to offer 4 to 5 units to the Mission, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Helix, Adams and Athena areas.

“We wanted to keep the business local and community focused,” said Barkley. “We saw a need in the area and it’s something we like to do, plus our kids love it.”

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Taula and Barkley’s goal is to have Mission Inflatables be a family owned and operated business so their children are currently “in training”, Barkley said. They are teaching them how to clean the inflatables and how to set up and breakdown at each event. However, they consider themselves still learning the business as well.

“This business idea was a teamwork project with Sefa and I,” said Barkley. “There’s no way we can do it without each other. We’ve been figuring it out and it’s going good so far.”

Iosefa and Barkley want to specifically thank the community for all the love and support they have received. They also want to give a big thank you to their helpers Emiliano Delgado, Mark French, Wilbur Oatman, and all of their children for helping them get their business off the ground.

Booking an inflatable can be done at MissionInflatablesFun541.com.

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Nixyáawii Community Financial Services is fully open

By Dave Tovey of NCFS

On July 1st, 2021, the new Nixyáawii Community Financial Services (NCFS) was opened at our new location at the Coyote Business Park, next to Subway and Ruby’s Indian Crafts & Supplies. The NCFS was the result of efforts by the Wildhorse Resort’s Business Development Services in 2016 to develop a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution. With the Board of Trustees approval of the final Business Plan in February of 2020, resources and details came together for NCFS to be a wholly owned Tribal non-profit entity that provides loans, small business and homeownership assistance, and financial literacy program.

We invite you to stop in to see any of our talented staff or just check out the new offices.

One thing we’ve encountered particularly Dave Tovey this 2021 year is the extraordinarily large num- Executive Director ber of loans. For many decades the former Credit Program provided essentially consumer type loans up to $10,000 and then later increased to $12,000 during the major flood event in early 2020. We had slightly modified the tiers that most are pleased with— those being Tier 1 up to $4,000, Tier 2 $4-8,000, and Tier 3 $8-12,000.

With impacts from the COVID pandemic, the Tribal dividends have been higher than ever, exceeding $900 in the last two quarterly dividends. Of course, this is a great thing by way of the hard work of Wildhorse Resort & Casino. But it’s impact to our loan customers is dramatic. Virtually every loan with each quarter’s dividend payment suddenly is eligible for new loan proceeds. This is different than it’s ever been and at any given day, there’s at least 100 applications that are on file waiting to start the processing.

We will say that happily 90% of our customers have been very understanding and patient.

And we need to underscore that patience will be the reality for a time as the August 20th dividend is expected to be another large one.

As I talk with folks, many did not realize what the process entails. Briefly, when we get an application, we must go through a series of verifications with various Tribal services.

These have to be done individually to ensure client confidentiality for each borrower. So, we need to check with Enrollment (Tribal member?), Housing, and Tribal Finance for any outstanding expenses due. It is these process steps that take up most of our Loan staff time.

When we first started our management in October of 2020, we had hoped that would not be our task but concluded we have to make sure there’s means to cover loan payments. Also, we found a number of folks take out loans with the intention of getting their other Tribal bills paid.

This too is what it is. We do always worry that some of our customers are not making sound financial decisions as the cost of our loans in total can be expensive. As part of our services, we will shortly be announcing some free home budget classes to help with one’s financial plans.

We hope this information might be helpful but please contact us by phone, e-mail or in person if we can explain further or your own ideas for services or loan products.

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Nixyaawii Community Financial Services (NCFS) announced it is fully open in July at it’s location at Coyote Business Park in Mission.

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The Voices and Perspectives of the Tribal Community – What We Know About Sexual Violence Services Two thirds of the System (Tribal employees) and a little less than half the Community reported they were “somewhat aware:” of sexual violence in the community. And, a third of the Systems and little more than half of the community reported they were “very aware” of sexual violence in our community.

The Voices and Perspectives of the Tribal Community; Addressing Sexual Assault in our Community is Family Violence Services project that began January 2020. A Systems survey was conducted electronically and sent to all CTUIR employees and the Community portion was conducted by phone interviews, mailed surveys and in-person focus groups.

Valid and very real concerns where shared by both the Systems and Community members. Common themes include that sexual violence is ignored, unaddressed and normalized; it is generational and the impact is lifelong; its occurrence remains the same or has become much worse over time; and offenders are not being held accountable for unwanted advances, unwanted touching, forced sex or they take advantage of those who are not able to consent due to being under age, manipulated, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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“Sexual abuse of minors and rape are an epidemic that no one wants to talk about but it is common to the point that predators aren’t ostracized even though everyone knows who they are.”

“I have seen lives derailed by the untreated trauma. The victim is ashamed and they use unhealthy behaviors to numb themselves. It leads to future trauma in the household of the victim.

Although I never experience any sexual assault, being around those who had, left me hypervigilant as a young person. I was also anxious and

Systems have stated that training regarding prevention of and assisting staff impacted by sexual violence is needed for all tribal employees. Of course, with a lack of accountability for those who commit sexual harassment, rape or molestation, it can cause mistrust in the system by victims and contributes to employee burnout and turn over.

Relationships with other departments is necessary so victims don’t fall through the cracks and they receive the services necessary to begin healing.

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TRIBAL NEWS

CTUIR member named Interim E.D. Farrow Ferman makes shift from DNR after Rabb returns to Finance

she said. “My duties are always to serve my fellow Tribal members and community. I will always be honest and forthcoming and if I don’t know the answer to something, I will find the answer.”

Farrow Ferman’s commitment to the Tribe was highlighted by BOT Chair Kat Brigham in a July 15 press release.

“Teara’s commitment to the Tribes’ cultural values, years of service and ability to collaborate were important at-

tributes we considered when appointing her as Interim Executive Director,” she said. “We look forward to working with her to advance CTUIR goals as we continue to seek a permanent employee for the position.”

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MISSION – CTUIR member Teara Farrow Ferman was appointed Interim Executive Director by the Board of Trustees, effective July 15.

She shifts into the position from her managerial spot in the Department of Natural Resources’ Cultural Resources Protection Program.

Farrow Ferman replaces Paul Rabb, who returned as the Finance Director. She has set four goals as E.D. • Improve communication to all Teara Farrow Ferman Interim E.D. employees and the community • Improve employee morale • Ensure protection and management of the CTUIR’s reserved Treaty rights • Serve and represent her fellow CTUIR members and community in all aspects of Tribal government operations while following established policies, codes and procedures “I have worked for the Tribe for over 25 years and I have managed the Cultural Resources Program for 16 of those years,”

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Thank you from the Celebration Committee Celebration Committee wishes to Thank everyone who helped us with our Summer Pow wow on July 3rd.

Special Thank You goes out to Tony Surface, Lillian Nomiee, Lyn Sue Jones, Marissa Joseph, Judy Burke, Terrance Cowapoo, Andrew Wildbill, Cara Green, Keyson Singer, Diamond Green, Thomas Morningowl, Fred Hill Sr, Katherine Minthorn, Shelly Morrison, Happy Canyon and Pendleton Round Up Association, Our beautiful Happy Canyon Princess Clarise Huesties, Drummers from Warms Springs, Umatilla, and Yakama.

Richard Sam Sr and Junior Sam for the use of sound equipment and their help setting up and Able Matamoros for all his running around keeping

the grounds clean, and helping get thing put together and picking up the tables and chairs, and running around making sure everything was going smooth, he was our go to guy.

All the people who attended, It was so good to see everybody out and about, and socializing with each other and

being with our community. Our giveaway and games we played, with our families and friends, the kids smiling faces. I can truly say a Good Time was had by All. Thank you Celebration Members, Babette Cowapoo, Marjorie Waheneka, Linda Jones, Racheal Matamoros, Sally Kosey, Koko Hufford,

Melinda Broncheau. Our Community is important to all of us and the safety and health is so important, we were able to finally meet as a community and come together, with laughter, smiles and good thoughts, Thank You Nixyaawii Community.

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The CTUIR Needs YOU to provide input on its Strategic Energy Plan

Help shape the Energy Vision and future of energy management for the CTUIR by completing this anonymous 10-minute survey by Monday, August 23: https://bit.ly/CTUIREnergy Background Information The CTUIR is developing a Strategic Energy Plan. The plan will serve as a tool for the CTUIR to use in achieving energy goals in both the near- and long-term by integrating energy, environmental, economic development, and community interests in the same way that a business might create a vision and a business model around sustainability. As a starting point, this survey asks for your feedback on energy priorities.

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Nez Perce reclaim part of homeland, Am’saaxpa JOSEPH, Ore. (AP) - Quincy Elseph Days Rodeo that is being held this week. But lenwood smiled as a pair of young the purchase gives them a Nez Perce men rode their horses place to stay, to be more across a hay field here Thursday. than visitors in their own Their pace - slow and steady homeland. quickened without warning. Soon ``We are resilient people. the two men, one shirtless and the We were forced out of here, other wearing a beaded vest, raced but now look, we’ve come across the grassy slope. back,’’ said Ellenwood, ``There they go, look at them. also a member of the tribe’s They get to do that now,’’ said Elexecutive committee. ``We lenwood as he fanned himself with never really left but now an eagle wing. ``Can you imagine it’s in black and white. It’s how a whole camp was here and ours.’’ boys and young men and young A few hours earlier, tribladies would ride their horses all al leaders on horseback around. It was like that all day, headed a procession of every day.’’ riders and walkers from As he spoke, other Nimiipuu Joseph High School west people sang, danced and drummed along Wallowa Avenue, Photo contributed by Rob Kent, of Rob Kep Graphics in a longhouse, celebrating and Tepees set up on the Nez Perce Homelands, Am’saaxpa. following the tribe’s tradiblessing the 148-acre property the tional Imnaha Route to the tribe purchased last December. in Idaho and within the boundaries of a and the Palouse were forced to relocate. ``The people are excited to come back reservation defined by the 1863 Treaty.

Later that summer, friction over the property. Some wore traditional dress home,’’ said Casey Mitchell, a member of At just 770,000 acres, it was a fraction treaty and the forced exile led to war. while others stuck with modern outfits. the tribe’s executive committee. ``When of the territory they were promised in A faction of the tribe engaged with the Among the crowd were elders, toddlers we sing our songs and we dance, we the Treaty of 1855 and smaller yet than army in a series of battles that stretched and every age between. ``I think it’s realy cool seeing all of us are letting our ancestors know we are the tribe’s 17 million acre traditional nearly 1,200 miles across Idaho and come together and being able to walk on back and that our love for this land will homeland.

Montana. Chief Joseph eventually surour homelands and take back our culnever die.’’

Tribal Chairman Samuel Penney said rendered in the Bear Paw Mountains.

Known as Am’saaxpa, or place of the to this day Nez Perce people call it the He and many of his people were never ture,’’ said Gabby Lewis, 23, of Spokane.

The short, 1-mile ride and walk was a boulders, the land is a traditional camp- ``Steal Treaty’’ because few of the tribe’s allowed to return to the Wallowa Valley. site and one of the last places occupied bands signed on to the rushed agreement Despite the official exile, other Nez symbolic nod to the heartbreaking trip

by Chief Joseph and his band before they precipitated by pressure from settlers Perce people have been coming to the Joseph and his people made as they left left the Wallowa Valley and their north- and the discovery of gold near Pierce. But valley for more than a century to practice the scenic valley framed by towering eastern Oregon homeland under threat in the government’s eyes, the treaty was their religion, visit grave sites, hunt, fish, peaks. ``There was a point where our elders of military force in the spring of 1877. valid and Nez Perce from places like the dig roots and pick berries. For decades Am’saaxpa continued on page 14A The Army was forcing them to live Wallowas, the Salmon River, White Bird they have participated in the Chief Jo-

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turned back and thought they would never come back to this place and many never did,’’ said Nakia Williamson, director of the tribe’s cultural resource program. ``As our people left on horses, we wanted to return on horseback.’’ ``I think it’s realy cool seeing all of us come together and being able to walk on our homelands and take back our culture,’’ said Gabby Lewis, 23, of Spokane.

The short, 1-mile ride and walk was a symbolic nod to the heartbreaking trip Joseph and his people made as they left the scenic valley framed by towering peaks. ``There was a point where our elders turned back and thought they would never come back to this place and many never did,’’ said Nakia Williamson, director of the tribe’s cultural resource program. ``As our people left on horses, we wanted to return on horseback.’’

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After riding into Am’saaxpa on horseback, Jacob Whiteplume, holding American Flag, along with Donald Sampson, Johnny Sampson, Allen Pinkham Sr., and Leland Whiteplume line up for the Am’saaxpa ceremony.

the differences and rifts _ brought on by those who signed onto the 1863 Treaty and those who didn’t, those who practice traditional religion and those who follow Chrstianity _ have persisted. The nontreaty Nez Perce were sent to Oklahoma and later to the Colville Reservation in northeastern

Washington. ``Our people are buried in different areas, but this is where they are from,’’ said Jewie Davis, a Nez Perce man who lives at Nespelem on the Colville Reservation. ``Those of us descended from Nespelem and those from Lapwai and those from

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Pendleton _ there needs to come a time and a day when there is healing between all of us.’’

Shannon Wheeler, vice chairman and a descendant of Chief Joseph’s sister, said the Place of the Boulders belongs to everyone. ``We are all the same people. We are no different,’’ he said. ``We can point to the things that separated our people. That is behind us. ``We are all equal to the land. That is what this place is for. That is what this blessing is for.’’

It’s also a chance to strengthen relationships with the land that Williamson said are central to the Nez Perce. The land is more than just crops it can grow or animals it can support. ``The land and us is the same,’’ he said. ``What you call resources is a part of our life, and so when we advocate for these resources we not only advocate for our life but all of humanity, all of you and for us to continue this life that has been carried on for thousands of years, thousands of generations.’’

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Oregon requires masks in schools and state buildings

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. - It has been a month since Oregon lifted statewide coronavirus-related restrictions, but this week Gov. Kate Brown has announced the reimplementation of mask requirements in schools and state agency buildings.

The return of some mask mandates in Oregon follows a surge in COVID-19 cases _ that officials warn may significantly worsen over the next month _ and updated masking guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``The science and data are clear: the Delta variant is spreading in our communities and is more contagious,’’ Brown said Friday. ``This mask requirement will protect Oregonians, many of whom have been on the frontlines of the pandemic and who continue to provide essential services to Oregonians.`` The latest mandate occurred Friday, when Gov. Brown announced new mask guidance for Executive Branch state agencies. The new guidance requires all state employees, visitors or customers _ regardless of vaccination status _ in any indoor state agency space to wear face coverings. The mandate is effective immediately.

As cases continue to increase across the country, the CDC announced updated masking guidelines on Tuesday, recommending that people _ vaccinated or not _ return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is rampant.

The Oregon Health Authority followed suit in urging people to wear mask in indoor public spaces, but stopped short of reinstating an indoor mask mandate.

The CDC also recommended masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors inside of schools, regardless of vaccination status.

On Thursday Brown announced that the state of Oregon will require students and staff in K-12 schools to wear masks indoors this fall.

In a statement from the Oregon Department of Education, officials say they are working to create a rule requiring face coverings in all indoor school settings _ both public and private _ for all individuals 2 and older. This includes students, staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors.

The rule will include provisions for eating, drinking, playing a musical instrument that requires using the mouth and certain sports _ including swimming, gymnastics and wrestling.

Officials say the rule will take effect upon adoption, but the exact date is unclear.

But as masks are reimplemented in some places, Oregon health officials warned Friday the predicted daily COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations in August show a sharp increase.

Based on the Oregon Health Authority’s newest COVID-19 modeling, at the current level of transmission, over the next two weeks daily cases would continue to rapidly increase to an estimated 1,170 cases and 95 new hospitalizations per day. The average amount of cases per day last week was

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443 and an average of about 21 new daily hospitalizations, based on data from the health authority. ``I’m extremely concerned about the situation right now, but extremely grateful that we have other tools in this fight that we didn’t have six month ago,’’ said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the

state epidemiologist and health officer. ``The vaccines that we currently have available to us in Oregon and across the United States are highly effective at preventing hospitalizations and death from COVID-19 - but that depends on people being vaccinated.’’

Currently, about 29% of adults in Or-

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AROUND INDIAN COUNTRY First Native American illustrator to win Caldecott Medal

By Hillel Italie of the Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for ``We Are Water Protectors,`` a celebration of nature and condemnation of the ``black snake'' Dakota Access Pipeline. ``I am really honored and proud,`` the 30-year-old Goade told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. ``I think

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it's really important for young people and aspiring book makers and other creative people to see this.''

Tae Keller's chapter book ``When You Trap a Tiger,'' in which a young Korean-American explores her identity and her heritage through her grandmother's stories, won the John Newbery Medal for the outstanding children's work overall of 2020. Keller, who was raised in Hawaii and now lives in New York, drew upon Korean folklore and family history for ``When You Trap a Tiger,'' also named the year's best Asian/Pacific American literature. ``The book really did grow from the recognition of my grandmother as this full person with so much life and so many stories to tell,'' Keller, 27, told the AP. ``I also did a great deal of research into Korean folklore and Korean history. There was a lot I heard growing up, but I had never had a fuller, deeper understanding of it all. I think that was the most rewarding part of writing this book.''

Jacqueline Woodson, whose previous honors include a National Book Award, won her third Coretta Scott King Award for best work by a Black author for ``Before the Ever After.'' And a tribute

to Aretha Franklin, ``R-E-S-P-E-C-T,`` received the King award for best illustration. The book was written by Carole Boston Weatherford, with images by Frank Morrison.

The awards were announced Monday by the American Library Association. ``We Are Water Protectors,'' written

by Carole Lindstrom, was conceived in response to the planned construction of the Dakota pipeline through Standing Rock Sioux territory. Goade, a member of the Tlingit and Haida Indian tribes in Southeast Alaska, was sent a copy of the manuscript through her agent in 2018 and responded immediately to its political message and message of water as a universal force. ``I love how it balanced lyricism and poetry with a powerful message,'' says Goade, who used everything from watercolors to Gouache paint as she conjured moods ranging from the water's sensual blue waves to the harsh black of the snake/pipeline and the burning red of the snake's tongue.

The Newbery medal was established in 1922, the Caldecott in 1937. Goade, whose other books include ``Encounter,'' is the first Native American to win in either category. Her next book is the

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picture story ``I Sang You Down from the Stars,'' a collaboration with author Tasha SpillettSumner that comes out in April.

Goade's win was w i d e l y Michaela Goade cheered on social media, including by Lindstrom, who tweeted to the illustrator: ``I have no words to describe how proud of you I am. I love you so so much. You are so extremely talented and just an amazing person inside and out.'' Dr. Debbie Reese, founder of the educational resource American Indians in Children's Literature, noted that previous Caldecott awards had gone to stories about Natives that were created by non-Natives, citing Paul Goble's ``The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses`` and Gerald McDermott's ``Arrow to the Sun.'' Native illustrator continued on 17A

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Garden honoring Native American history to be located in Black Hills LEAD, S.D. (AP) - A garden honoring Native American history will be located in the Black Hills at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

The garden will sit on top of a hillside in Lead, near the entrance to the facility.

KC Russell is the facility’s cultural and diversity coordinator. He said the location is important. ``This is a homeland. They have been here for hundreds of years. And the Black Hills has provided sustenance for all the tribes,’’ he said.

Sacred Circle Garden is the English translation of Cangleska Wakan. Russell said the finished project will feature native plants and a medicine wheel. ``It has four colors and a circle. And it represents the four directions that Native Americans use for gardening and their

migration back and forth,’’ he said.

The four directions point to significant nearby landmarks: Bear Butte, the Badlands, Devil’s Tower, and Black Elk Peak. Russell hopes the garden sends a positive message. ``The sacred circle, the circle of life, also tells us we’re all connected in some way,’’ he said. ``Even the animals are connected to us.’’

The project is donor-funded, with about half of the $800,000 cost raised so far. The garden will include a walking path around the medicine wheel and benches for the public to sit. Final plans are still in development, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported.

The project will begin next spring or summer. The Sacred Circle Garden will host educational programs and be open to the public.

Nevada Tribe joins lithium mine fight

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

RENO, Nev. (AP) - A judge has cleared the way for two tribes to join an ongoing legal battle over plans to build a Nevada mine at the largest known U.S. deposit of lithium and seek a temporary ban on digging for an archaeological survey they say would desecrate sacred tribal lands near the Oregon line.

U.S. District Judge Miranda Du granted formal intervenor status in Reno late Wednesday for the Reno Indian Colony and Asta Koodakuk Wyh Nuwu/People of Red Mountain in a lawsuit against Lithium Nevada Corp. The tribes say their ancestors were massacred in the late 1800s at the proposed Thacker Pass

mine site.

They say the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s approval of the project during a December rush in the final days of the Trump administration violates the National Historic Preservation Act because they haven’t been consulted about potential mitigation efforts.

Last week, the judge rejected a request from four conservation groups that sought to block the digging of sample trenches based on claims it would destroy critical sage grouse habitat.

But she indicated during a hearing at the time that the tribes might be in a better legal position to argue they would suffer irreparable harm necessary for an injunction.

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``What I see in this year's winners is a respect for Native writing,'' Reese told the AP. ``We are so much more than what the mainstream understands, and slowly _ and hopefully surely as we move into the future _ editors and readers are coming to understand who we were, and who we are.''

Daniel Nayeri's ``Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story)`` won the Michael L. Printz Award for best young adult novel, and Mildred D. Taylor, known for ``Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'' among

other works, was given a ``Literature Legacy'' award.

Kekla Magoon, who has written or co-written ``X: A Novel`` and ``How It Went Down,'' won a lifetime achievement award for young adult books.

Ernesto Cisneros' ``Efren Divided`` won the Pura Belpre prize for outstanding Latinx author. Raul Gonzalez's ``Vamos! Let's Go Eat'' received the Belpre award for illustration. The Stonewall Book Award for best LGBT literature was given to Archaa Shrivastav for `”We Are Little Feminists: Families.”

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unfortunately it is here and it is a much more formidable foe right now than it has been for the last year and a half,’’ Sidelinger said. ``But the tools that we have are also more formidable, so lets use them.’’

The impacts of the virus on unvaccinated people are apparent when looking at high-infection rates in counties with

low-vaccination rates.

Last week, in rural Umatilla County where 43% of adults are partially or fully vaccinated, the areas coronavirus-test positivity rate surpassed 14%. On Friday health officials reported that the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest, which was held in Umatilla County on July 10, was the site of an outbreak _ so far, 58 people who attended the event have tested positive for COVID-19.

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CTUIR member Shawn John had one of the most decorated careers for a lineman at CWU

By Brandon Hansen / For the CUJ

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hawn John’s Wapato High School football team had one winning season.

But his college career for Central Washington was legendary.

“It was a dream come true,” John said. “I never imagined that would happen. The thrill of hitting people while playing for a university that wanted me to play for them. It was five years of grit. I was proud of where I come from and all the help my coaches, parents, grandparents and family members gave me.”

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation member is in the lineage of chief Jim Kanine, and his grandparents are the late Anthony and Lillian Hoptowit. His dad, Lehigh John Sr. and his late mother Sharon Hoptowit John played a big part in his upbringing and getting him into sports. This would eventually turn into a playing and coaching career with John being Shawn John won a NAIA national title as an assistant coach for Courtesy photo named an All-American lineman and part of a national CWU in 1995 (left). champion football team.

“My dad really engaged all of us children into sports and instilled discipline and hard work,” John said. “I owe a lot to my dad. He is the one that made me wrestle A CUJ series in the winter time when I was cut from basketball.”

To nominate a Tribal member to be John would go on to be a two-time state participant in wrestling for Wapato. This in turn allowed him to featured, contact us at CUJ@CTUIR.org! become one of the best blockers Wapato had seen. He lettered all four years in football, was named to the first team all-league offensive line and was an alternate in cars - but whatever you’re talented at, build on it. Go the East-West all-star game. While a knee injury hob- to college or a trade school. Get good grades and keep bled him his junior year, he turned enough heads at when up when you’re in college.”

Playing in the NAIA, the Wildcats were a finely Central to get him a spot on the Wildcat football roster. tuned program. John was about 250 pounds in high “My advice to younger generations, especially my school but the CWU weight training program got him Native American kids, if you have a talent stick with up to 300 pounds, while also working on conditioning, it and get stronger at it,” John said. “It doesn’t have to JOHN on page 3B be sports - it can be math, English, reading, technology,

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Shawn John was at Central Washington University from 19891993, then coaches for several more years for the Wildcats. He got a national championship ring and All-American honors for his efforts on the sideline and out on the field.

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CUJ SPORTS Trevon Allen continues basketball career in Italy

By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

CTUIR member Trevon Allen is moving up in the European basketball ranks.

The standout professional basketball player signed with Pallacanestro Cantu Basketball. The team has a storied history in the EuroLeague, including five Italian titles, two EuroLeague titles, and 10 FIBA Cup titles.

“It’s official,” Allen said in a July 20 Facebook post. “Next stop for year two... ITALY! I am excited for this next step. God continues to build my path and allow me to play the game at the highest level!”

Allen, 23, averaged 19.5 points. 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists for Starogard Gdanski in Poland last season.

The team announced his signing on July 19, stating, “Allen is a very physical player who loves to throw himself into the area with determination, bravely facing even bigger opponents. Agile and explosive when it comes to attacking the iron therefore, but also ordered in the direction.

“Allen, in fact, is able to manage the rhythms of the game very well and to put himself at the service of his teammates when needed. Finally, since high school, he has always had a strong propensity to make a basket, showing that he is not afraid to take heavy shots and responsibility.”

Pallacanestro Cantu has had several notable basketball players in uniform, including former NBA players Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest), Mi-

Starosgard Gdanski guard Trevon Allen, a CTUIR member, will play for Italy’s Pallacanestro Cantu next season.

chael Curry and Thurl Bailey.

Allen, a former University of Idaho and Clarkston High School standout, is the son of Alan Allen and Sonya Samuels-Allen.

NEW CLOTHING LINE On July 30, Allen announced the release of a new clothing line that bears his initials TA. There are shirts and a hooded sweatshirt for sale, which contain the state-

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ment “W-IN-S” which stands for work in silence, to which Allen says is “more than just a saying, it’s a mindset; a mindset you can apply to all areas of life!” https://workinsilencewins.bigcartel. com.

STRAIGHT-SHOOTING The Straight Shooters won the Wildhorse Resort & Casino Summer League Championship, edging the Fairway Fellers by one stroke (6564). “We successfully defended our title from 2019,” John Barkley told the CUJ. Due to COVID, the league was canceled last year. The Straight Shooters were, from left, Mark Laib, Deborah Hayward, John Barkley, Susan Johnson and Rob Johnson.

The Fairway Fellers included Dave, Bill and Al Tovey, Thad Jackson and Leo Stewart. The prize for winning the title was free golf cart rentals for next year, Barkley said. Five other teams partook in the competition.

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“Central in those days was pretty awesome, the coaches and administrators probably still call it the glory days,” John said. “You also have to get a degree, you’re a student athlete and they really pound that and they pound that today.”

John played for Mike Dunbar and later coach Jeff Zenisek. The wins came way more often than losses.

While the Wapato grad redshirted the 1989 season and then played 1990-1993 and would end up blocking for future NFL quarterback John Kitna.

“It’s a different level and that’s what I really liked about it,” John said. “You had a whole team of athletes going for the same mission of ultimately being national champs.”

During his senior season, Central Washington led the team in total offense with 515 yards per game. He would be named the best blocker by the team, earn all-conference, all-region and honorable mention all-American honors. He was later introduced as a member of the 1995 team into the Central Washington Hall of Fame.

After graduating with a leisure services degree from CWU in 1994, he began pursuing his teaching certificate and joined the CWU staff as a grad assistant. In 1995 he was part of the team that won the 1995 NAIA national title, getting a national title ring out of the deal.

“On the sidelines you’re totally focused on what is going on, evaluating film on everything including seven-on-seven drills,” John said. “As far as the coaching staff, we were very structured.”

In his second and third year, John served as a running back coach for the team. While John admits he loves being with the linemen, he worked on the finer things with the ball carriers including false steps, knowing where your linemen are blocking so you can help them out and blitz pickup.

“I showed them how to pick up a blitzing linebacker, since defensive schemes can be complicated we scouted the opposing team and then attacked their plan,” John said.

After graduating, he got a job teaching and coaching for Wapato where he would stay for 18 years. He helped the football team for five years, including two years. The birth of his son, Chaska, caused him to focus more on family with his wife Lisa. Once Chaska was older, he began coaching Grid Kids and breaking down the fundamentals of the sport.

John then took a job coaching and teaching at West Valley in Yakima and he’s been on the football team staff for the past four years. Chaska is now playing for the University of Puget Sound and John’s other son, Jason, is old enough now to begin playing Grid Kids.

He said he does feel the pounding his body took while playing college football, but said that he has lived a good life because of athletics. He said he continues to be both a leader and a traditional tribal dancer.

“Part of my personality is being loyal and giving back to the community,” John said. “I really just try to be better today than I was yesterday and have really taken that to heart. Football for me was just a great dream and I’m proud I accomplished that.”

“Part of my personality is being loyal and giving back to the community. ...

Football for me was just a great dream and I’m proud I accomplished that.”

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Shawn John (right) won a national title as an assistant coach for CWU in 1995. Since then he has had two sons, Chaska, left, and Jason. middle. Chaska currently plays football at the University of Puget Sound. John said he does feel the pounding his body took while playing college football, but said that he has lived a good life because of athletics. He said he continues to be both a leader and a traditional tribal dancer.

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Shawn John played his first competitive football with Wapato. He would go on to be one of the best linemen the school turned out with several awards his senior year of high school. John would get his teaching degree from CWU and then go on to both coach and teach at the Wapato School District for many years.

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Milan moves on

CTUIR member Milan Schimmel played last season for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, earning 12 starts and averaging 5.7 points. In July, it was announced she would transfer to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla. FGCU is also an NCAA Division I basketball program -- a team that won 25 games in a row last season.

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CTUIR member Schimmel headed back to Florida to attend FGCU

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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball coach Karl Smesko announced the addition of CTUIR member Milan Schimmel to the Eagles’ roster on July 30.

Schimmel, the younger sister of former Louisville standouts Shoni and Jude, departs the University of Cincinnati after starting 12 games during a COVID-shortened 2020.

The 5-8 guard will be eligible to play immediately due to NCAA Div. I transfer rules, and has two years left of eligibility.

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“COVID-19 brought a lot of hardships and struggles on and off the court,” Schimmel told social media followers on July 3. “However, I am still so grateful and blessed to experience the season I did playing Division I basketball! Worked all my life for this.”

She averaged 5.7 points per game, adding 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists for Cincinnati. Also notable, she shot 46.2 percent from 3-point range. Cincinnati (8-16 last season) fell short of the NCAA Tournament, falling to the University of Central Florida in the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals.

The FGCU Eagles made the NCAA Tournament last season, falling 87-66 to Michigan in the first round.

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Headlines have touted FGCU’s transfer class as being loaded, which includes Kaela Webb of Detroit Mercy, Kendall Spray of Clemson and Karli Seay of Louisiana State University.

The Eagles (26-3 last season) return a core that accounted for 95% of their scoring, led by forward Kierstan Bell and point guard T.K. Morehouse.

Schimmel, an alumna of Nixyaawii Community School, is familiar to Florida with a stint at Eastern Florida State College for the 2019-20 season. She also played for Hutchinson Community College in 2018-19, where she led the team to the NJCAA Division I Final Four.

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SPOTLIGHT: Avery Quaempts, hard-hitting eighth-grader

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PENDLETON - Avery Quaempts comes from a competitive family. Her father Justin was an MLB draft pick who played ball for Oklahoma State University. Her grandfather Billy Quaempts was also a notable athlete within the CTUIR. So it’s no surprise the 8th grade softball star who led Oregon East to a runner-up finish in the ASA 14U Class B Championships tournament has lofty goals to continue blazing a trail set by her family members.

“My goals are to get somewhere big in softball, play for a college and beat school records, but to also make my family proud,” she told the CUJ. Quaempts, 13, played third base for the 14U Oregon East ball club based out of Pendleton. She notably batted .520 in the Class B championships and tallied 50 hits over the last five weekends of the season. Quaempts’ strong season was highlighted by a 3-run homer that helped lead Oregon East to a Gold Bracket Championship in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho earlier in the season.

After the season, Quaempts attended a three-day softball camp at the University of Oregon, one of three camps hosted by the college she will attend.

She is the daughter of CTUIR mem-

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bers Justin Quaempts and Carrie Sampson-Samuels, and the grand-daughter of Billy Quaempts and Stephanie Quaempts along with Trish Sampson and the late Curtis Sampson.

“With continued support from her family and community, Avery wholeheartedly plans to dedicate her efforts to continue the love and passion for the game of softball to one day become an NCAA Div. I athlete just like her dad Justin Quaempts,” her family sent in an email to the CUJ. CTUIR member Avery Quaempts created a buzz this season for her performances on the Oregon East Softball Team.

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OUTDOORS GIS website shows wildfires burning ancestral lands

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MISSION - A map of showing wildfires affecting ancestral lands of the CTUIR was released to members and employees in a mass email July 19.

“I think (the map) could be helpful to the community,” Stacy Schumacher told the CUJ. “I have been hearing from the Natural Resource Department that there is an increased concern for extreme fire hazard conditions and they recently closed access to CTUIR properties.”

Schumacher took a map originally sent by Eric Quaempts Director of the CTUIR’s Department of Natural Resources and added the fire information.

“I thought this would be better information for our emergency responders and the Tribal community if it had the CTUIR property boundaries on it and was accessible via the web. I think a lot of the community members identify with the broader area of the aboriginal lands for hunting, fishing and gathering activities so I also like to include that boundary in the web maps we produce.”

The surrounding blazes and -- including the 12,000-acre Green Ridge Fire 30

miles east of Walla Walla, Wash.

-- prompted Interim Executive Director Teara Farrow Ferman to send a mass email to Tribal employees.

“There are fires currently burning throughout the west and the risk of catastrophic wildfire is extremely high on the Umatilla Indian Reservation,” she said. “The combination of extraordinary conditions at this point is still early in the season, beginning with very little spring precipitation, record breaking heat, low relative humidity, and tinder-dry fuels are creating an incredibly dangerous fire season.”

The Green Ridge fire started on July 7 after lightning strikes and is only 15 percent contained. Other fires burning in the region are the Elbow Creek fire, which has reached 22,960 acres and is 95 percent contained; and the Lick Creek (Dry Gulch) Fire, which has scorched 80,000 acres and is 90 percent contained.

The current wildland fires map of A map of fires on or around the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s ancestral boundaries has been created by the Department of Natural Resources, and is available online at http:// the ancestral territory of the CTUIR gis.ctuir.org.

CUJ Screenshot can be found at https://gis.ctuir.org.

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CRITFC swears in officers; Ellenwood elected chair Press Release from CRITFC

PORTLAND - Nez Perce tribal leader Quincy Ellenwood was sworn in today as the 2021-2022 Chair of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission during its July meeting. Outgoing CRITFC Chair Jeremy Takala (Yakama) administered the oath of office.

“CRITFC’s four member tribes are united by many things, most significantly our deep cultural and spiritual connection to the land and the First Foods it provides, especially salmon,” said Chair Ellenwood. “These sacred fish face ever growing impacts from climate change and other threats to their ecosystem. And the fishers who depend on salmon face many health and economic impacts from the global pandemic. By working together in intertribal cooperation, it is my hope that we not only retain and enhance what

ABOVE: The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission held its 2021-2022 elections in July. Officers are, from left, Chair Quincy Ellenwood, (Nez Perce), Vice-Chair Ron Suppah, Sr. (Warm Springs), Secretary Jeremy Wolf (CTUIR), Treasurer Jeremy Takala (Yakama) and Interim Executive Director Aja Decoteau (Yakama).

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for our people and our futures, I believe we honor the sacrifices and dedication of our elders and ancestors. It is truly an honor to serve in this role.”

Quincy is currently serving his fifth year as a member of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee. He has also served two years on the Nez Perce Tribe Enterprise Board and two years on the Nez Perce Tribe Resolutions Committee to which he was elected at the age of 19.

The other CRITFC officers elected for the 2021-2022 term were Ron Suppah, Sr. (Warm Springs), vice-chair; Jeremy Red Star Wolf (Umatilla), secretary, and

Jeremy Takala (Yakama), treasurer. The election of CRITFC officers takes place every June with the seats rotated among the four member tribes.

The Portland-based Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is the technical support and coordinating agency for fishery management policies of the Columbia River Basin’s four treaty tribes: the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and the Nez Perce Tribe.

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Temporary land use restrictions being implemented on Umatilla Indian Reservation due to fire fisk MISSION – Given the current fire danger on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, restrictions have been put in place on the lands protected by the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD).

Continued hot weather coupled with drought-like conditions have increased concerns of potential large growth fires.

UTFD and local fire suppression officials have indicated that, given the level of risk of wildland fire and the lack of available outside resources to respond should a large fire occur on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, drastic measures are needed to mitigate the risk of wildfire.

To limit the possibility of human-caused fires, the UTFD has established public use restrictions on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. These public use restrictions go into effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

Prohibited activities include: • All open fires, including campfires, cooking pits, and warming fires • Use of fireworks • Use of exploding target and tracer ammunition • Use of off-road vehicles on dry grass areas • Non-industrial cutting, grinding, and welding in dry grass areas • Non-industrial/agricultural mowing of dried, cured grass with brush hog type equipment • Non-industrial chainsaw use in forested and dry grass lands Ceremonial burns, including sweathouses, are allowed, but please contact Tribal Dispatch (541-278-0550) for a verbal permit based on weather conditions and fire resource availability.

Please use extreme caution when shooting full metal jacket ammunition because of the potential for sparks on solid surfaces.

Industrial uses are still allowed but require firefighting equipment to be on hand,

including water tank vehicles with pump, portable fire extinguishers, and hand tools.

Umatilla Tribal Police will be monitoring for potential violations of these restrictions and violators will first be given warnings and provided information about the serious risk of wildfires during this fire season. Repeat violators could be cited to Tribal Court for potential fines. If an individual is responsible for causing a catastrophic fire, criminal sanctions could be pursued under Tribal or Federal law.

BOT authorizes closure of off-Reservation Tribal properties due to extreme risk of wildfire

MISSION – The Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has approved the closure of a number of off-reservation properties owned by the CTUIR in order to protect people, structures, and land by reducing the risk of catastrophic fire events that could occur from human causes. The closure applies to the Rainwater, Wanaket, McCoy Meadows, and Looking Glass properties and prohibits public access to these properties, effective July 16.

Extraordinary conditions are accumulating at a point that is still early in the season, beginning with very little spring precipitation, record breaking heat, low relative humidity, and tinder-dry fuels.

These factors are coming together to create an incredibly dangerous fire season. With large fires already burning throughout many areas of the West, fire protection and firefighting resources are extremely limited.

For these reasons it is critical to enact these closures of CTUIR off-reservation properties and for everyone to exercise the utmost caution when engaging in outdoor activities.

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NABI MVP and CTUIR member Tyasin Burns (second from right), stands with National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, first from left, and former NBA player A.C. Green, right of him.

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From then on, it stuck with us.”

“After a few years, some of our guys started phasing out. We had a player jump on a team and try to jump back on our team,” Adams continued. “We had another guy who started going to state for wrestling so his ambition died out.

We had a few other guys engaging in activities I didn’t approve so we had to cut them off. And we had guys who flat out just stopped playing basketball.”

It was then Adams began seeking out talents from other reservations to complete the Young Guns.

“Slowly, we built a power house type of team that placed either first or second at almost every tournament we went to,” Adams said.

“My goal was to choose players that listened and were loyal to our program; players that loved to practice and trained hard and took the game serious. I think by me holding my players to certain standards, we were able to build a tough team.”

Tough was an understatement. The Young Guns’ run was dominant in the nation’s biggest All-Indian tournament for high school-age Native Americans.

They held a 50-34 advantage in the championship game with 11 minutes and 30 seconds to go. When the lead slipped to 54-50, clutch baskets and free throws sealed the game.

Adams said, in part, he centered the team around Burns, a CTUIR member with Colville blood who has been with the team for three years.

“He’s always one of the first guys I try to get a commitment from when building a team for any tournament,” Adams said.

“His strengths are his ability to listen, his willingness to prepare, to compete, his unselfish style, his mental toughess, and -- above all -- his love for the game.”

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NABI tournament being his second event with Young Guns.

“I know him well because we’ve played against him a lot and we’ve always talked at different tournaments,” Adams said. “A week before NABI, we didn’t have a commitment for a post player, a 5. I know Magi is a big, strong player who can post up and had nice moves around the hoop.

“He was a great addition to our team,” the coach added. “He gave us that size

Valley High School in Spokane, Wash.; Vander Brown, a Coeur d’Alene member from Lakeside High School in Plummer, Idaho; Hodges Flemming, a Coeur d’Alene member from Gonzaga Preparatory High School in Spokane, Wash.; and Chippewa members Aiden Prado and Jayson Hall.

CTUIR member Terry Nowland, who

came to the tournament with Soaring Eagle, became an adjunct member of the team.

“He was part of our winning run,” Adams said. “He was always there to congratulate our guys when they was playing good and pick them up when they wasn’t

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Slowly, we built a power house type of team that placed either first or second at almost every tournament we went to.

TRAVIS ADAMS, COACH and toughness in the paint that we needed because we knew if we went to NABI with out a guy like him teams would impose their height on us and it could end up with us having a weakness. Magi refused to let anyone bully ball us.”

Adams said he’s known Soaring Eagle for a long time and knew he could ball.

“From the first game he played with us, I was impressed. He listens, he asks questions, he is vocal in the team huddles and he plays hard on both sides of the court.

Teal’s strengths are his athletic ability, his ability to notice things that are happening and make quick adjustments, his willingness to play his role at the best of his ability, and most of all his leadership skills, which helped us win NABI.” Other members of the team were Adams’ son Alonzo of Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington; Jayce Pakootas, a Colville from Central

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CTUIR member Teal Soaring Eagle steps back for a 3-point shot during the NABI tournament.

CTUIR member Magi Moses reacts during a game.

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playing so good. He was giving high fives and bringing a certain energy that every team needs in a huddle.”

The Young Guns were united under the concept of being river people.

“I told my players when we took the floor together for the last time we was going to be taking the team as a family,” Adams said. “When a reporter asked me after the game, ‘How did we play so well, I just said, we’re all from the same river system and our people have survived there for thousands of years.’ It’s running through our veins.”

After the tournament, Adams told reporters that no one expected the Young Guns to win the tournament.

“That was a spur of the moment comment,” he said.

“Usually, I wouldn’t focus on a topic like that but it was actually noticeable at NABI. You have so many people watching games and making predictions, picking their favorites. All week long we’d hear people choosing other teams to win it; teams with a long history of winning NABI and teams with players being recruited by big-name colleges. It was like we were flying under the radar.”

“I do think we’re on the map now,” Adams added.

He said the tournament was special and will stand out forever. And progress doesn’t stop -- even with the pinnacle of NABI championship.

“From here, we go back to the gym,” he said. “We keep training just as hard as we did before NABI. I have players who want to play college basketball and from what I experienced first-hand, NABI is a perfect way for these kids to get noticed. Colleges are reaching out to me about players on my team.”

Adams noted the remaining team members want to defend their title next year.

“They are saying they are going to work even harder to be ready for next year,” he said. “To me, once you’ve learned how to win basketball games and expect to win, your whole mentality changes so the success won’t change our mentality because our mentality is what created the success.”

The tournament was held July 11-17 at Camelback High School in Phoenix and featured 64 teams in the boy’s upper division bracket.

The NABI Tournament has become the largest all-Native American basketball tournament in the world, according to its organizers, who say it is an educational platform that provides Native American youth a vehicle to succeed beyond the court.

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ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY For Ojibwe, Sugarbush season brings healing, maple syrup ODANAH, Wisc. (AP) - Sugarbush time begins in the fleeting moments when winter first signals its departure, making way for spring. When the daytime temperatures rise above 40 degrees, usually about mid-March, the maple sap begins to flow.

Although one can continue to gather sap after trees begin to bud, the syrup is bitter. Sugarbush is a short, delicious season of intense work signaling that the first fruits of the earth are emerging.

Fresh maple sap is highly perishable and must be cooked into syrup or sugar soon after gathering. Sugarbush time usually lasts about three weeks.

Long ago, the sap was cooked down into sugar, easier to store and lighter than syrup.

But the sugarbush is about far more than maple syrup on pancakes. As with most Ojibwe traditional ways, tapping trees in the early spring and gathering sap for syrup and sugar cakes not only provides tasty food but offers lessons for life.

Today, the business of the sugarbush, or iskigamizigan in the Ojibwe language, also has an element of Indigenous activism, Indian Country Today reported.

Ojibwe bands in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota have rights to hunt and gather on ceded lands affirmed by the Treaties of 1836, 1837 and 1842. Until the 1980s, however, after tribes sued for those rights in federal courts, both states prevented Ojibwe citizens from hunting, gathering or fishing off reservation lands.

Iskigamizigan is an affirmation of treaty rights, emphasizing Ojibwe’s inherent rights to healthy sustainable subsistence foodstuffs.

Ojibwe have long relied on the maple tree - known as ininaatiq, or man tree _ for food and a product with which to barter or sell. Unlike white sugar, maple syrup and maple sugar contain riboflavin, thiamine, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium and potassium.

According to research funded by the Federation of Quebec Maple Producers, maple syrup also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as polyphenols, which inhibit the enzymes responsible for converting carbohydrates to sugars, offering a possible method for

Pierce wanted to find a way to bring our family back together again,’’ said Lynn Maday Bigboy, director of Maskiiziibii or Medicine River Youth Services in Bad River. Bigboy is a citizen of the Bad River Band.

After learning about the sugarbush from other tribal citizens, then-13-yearold Pierce convinced his large, extended family to begin making syrup in 2012. ``It’s helped bring our family together; it gives us time to reconnect to each other and the land,’’ she said. ``We’ve been doing it every year since then.’’

Maple sap is collected in buckets for boiling into maple syrup on the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Reservation in Wisconsin.

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Originally it was said that a maple tree arrived and it dripped syrup rather than sap. The Anishinaabe or Ojibwe ended up lying under the tree and letting the syrup drip directly into their mouths.”

PAUL DEMAIN, ONEIDA & OJIBWE managing Type 2 diabetes.

According to historical data collected by Paul DeMain of the Oneida and Ojibwe tribes, a typical Ojibwe family during the late 19th century produced around 1,000 pounds of maple sugar.

Since about 40 gallons of sap are required to make one gallon of syrup or eight pounds of sugar, the family would have tapped about 900 trees. DeMain is an avid proponent of food sovereignty in which Native peoples use local resources to feed themselves.

But as settlers began to cut the forests for timber and states grew more restrictive toward tribal hunting, fishing and gathering rights, Ojibwe began to move away from the sugarbush, relying instead on store-bought sugar.

DeMain shared some of the traditional teachings about iskigamizigan. ``Originally it was said that a maple tree arrived and it dripped syrup rather than sap. The Anishinaabe or Ojibwe ended up lying under the tree and letting the syrup drip directly into their mouths.

Soon they gained weight and became

sick; they grew under the influence of the Windigoo, an out-of-balance spirit who feeds on greed,’’ he said. ``Seeing this, the Creator and other spirits took action. They thinned out the sap so that Anishinaabe would have to work hard in order to get at that delicious ingredient.’’

BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER Although sugarbush demands a lot of hard work, Ojibwe are rewarded with the healing fellowship of time spent with friends and family as well as healthy food.

In recent years, more Ojibwe are returning to the wisdom of subsistence living in search of culture, health and community. One of the greatest benefits of activities such as sugarbush is mental health.

It was the iskigamizigan that helped the Maday family on the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation in Wisconsin grieve the loss of their grandparents. ``After my grandparents died, my son

AFTER THE LONG WINTER Bigboy soon realized that sugarbush could offer the same healing and reconnection to others. With the support of the tribe, she and the youth services staff organize a community sugarbush. ``We all have that thread that pulls us to the Earth and the community.

It’s healthy and healing to honor that connection.’’

Traditionally, families would camp out in the forest collecting sap and boiling it into sugar until the harvest was finished.

Although few people today camp out for the duration of sugarbush, many enjoy the opportunity to spend time with relatives and members of the community, sharing culture and enjoying the sweet taste of maple syrup. ``The name of our community was originally Maskiiziibii or Medicine River.

Our elders said that everything Ojibwe need for a healthy life is available here in Maskiiziibii and I really believe that,’’ Maday said.

Smoke from homemade cooking stoves billow into the night on Maskiiziibii as people cook their sap down into syrup and sometimes maple sugar cakes. ``Everyone is welcome at the community sugarbush,’’ she said. ``We love it when people come and tell stories. That’s what sugarbush is about after the long winter, especially during the isolation of COVID. It’s a time to see each other and share those good, deep-belly laughs.’’

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Happy Birthday Addison Jones-Kosey Sweet 14 - High School Bound Go Golden Eagles Love Your Mega & Papa

Jane (Lagenwalter) Campbell is an enrolled member of the CTUIR and recenlty received her Master of Arts Degree in Math Education (Secondary) from the Western Goveror’s University.

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Prize winners announced for vaccine incentive drawing Each winner will receive $2,000 for receiving their COVID-19 vaccine and entering the contest.

Names and spellings are taken from registration forms sent to the CUJ from those entities.

TRIBAL MEMBER WINNERS Arnold Alex Joseph Alexander Julie Alexander Neil Alexander Leanne Allen Michael Allen-Sammaripa Erica Alvarez Angelica Ancheta Jeffrey Anderson Judith Arluck Aaron Ashley Keysha Ashley Alyssa Azule William Ball Virgil Bates JR Bates James Bettles Jesse Bevis Alan Bill James Bill Leland Bill Laila Bisbee Michael Bisbee Robin Bitrick Sandy Blackhawk Harriett Bott Penny Bott Archie Broncheau Lorene Broncheau Steven Broncheau Elizabeth Burke Kathryn Burke Xavion Burke-Weathers Kelsey Burns Tyasin Burns Jeffrey Bushman Shante Cardenas-Burns Sarah Chadwell Valarie Chuol Breann Cline Iron Cody Preston Cody Raven Cody Carol Conner Roberta Conner Virginia Conner Magdaline Craig Samantha Crane Alan Crawford Joseph Crawford Marie Crawford Debra Croswell Candace Dave Juanita DeRose Deshon Dick Deborah Dunagan Preston Eagleheart Eulalia Elk Dominique Ellenwood Howiann Enick Trayton Enick-Mahoney Cree Enright Cynthia Estey Leiloni Eustaquio Carol Lynn Fagan Lamar Farley Chelsea Farrow Tiyapo Farrow Matthew Farrow Jr. Lois Frank Brian Franklin Christine Fry Derek Gavin Dillon George Julian “Wus” GONE, Jr Brittniy Greenwood-Whiteclay Barbara Guerrero Delise Guerrero Derek Guerrero Mary Celeste Halfmoon Robert Halfmoon Gretchen Halfmoon-Sauvie Andrea Hall Cassandra Hall Kendall Hall Fawn Harris Kevin Harris Stuart Harris Adilia Hart Dominic Haskie Michelle Hernandez NatashaHerrera Billie D Hines Justin Hoisington Julia Hopkins Rachel Horn Pamela J Howell Mae Hufford Jason Hughes

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TRIBAL NEWS Nominations open for missing, murdered and traficked Natives

By Indianz.Com

The Biden administration is seeking nominations for the Not Invisible Act Commission to address missing, murdered and trafficked Native Americans.

The Not Invisible Act Commission is being created by the Not Invisible Act, a federal law. Members will focus on reducing violent crimes against American Indians and Alaska Natives and address the long-standing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, especially women and girls.

“The Interior and Justice Departments have a unique opportunity to marshal our resources to finally address the crisis of violence against Indigenous peoples,” Secretary Deb Haaland said in a news release on Wednesday.

“Doing this successfully means seeking active and ongoing engagement from experts both inside and outside of the government, said Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna who is the first Native person to lead the Department of the Interior. “Incorporating Indigenous knowledge, Tribal consultation and the Commission that reflects members who know first-hand the needs of their people will be critical as we address this epidemic in Native American and Alaska Native communities.

A notice being published in the Federal Register on Aug. 5 describes the makeup of the 28-member commission. On the non-federal side, it will consist of tribal law enforcement, state and local law enforcement, a tribal court judge, tribal government representatives, health care and mental health practitioners, Indian organizations that focus on violence against women and children, survivors of human trafficking and family members of missing and murdered relatives.

“The Justice Department is committed to working with the Interior Department to address the persistent violence endured by Native American families and communities across the country,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, the leader of the Department of Justice

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“The membership of the Commission must represent a diverse range of expertise, experience and perspectives, and we will consult with Tribal leaders who know best what their communities need to make them safer.”

Nominations and comments can be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs central office in Washington, D.C. The deadline for any submissions is 45 days after August 5.

The Federal Register notice was signed

by Bryan Newland, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. He waits U.S. Senate confirmation to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.

The BIA has established a webpage for the Not Invisible Act Commission although it did not appear to be functioning properly as of Aug. 4 mid-day.

The bia.gov address listed in the Federal Register notice does not appear to be working either.

The Not Invisible Act became law in October 2020, during the 116th Congress.

Haaland introduced the U.S. House of Representatives version of the bill. It was the first piece of legislation to be sponsored by all four tribal citizens who were serving in Congress at the time.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Immersion Summer camp offered by Language Program By the CUJ

MISSION – Umatilla Immersion Summer camp was held in July by the Language Program of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation with intent to offer Immersion school in the fall of 2021.

The camp was offered to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age students from July 6 to July 16. Camp for first and

second graders, originally scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 5, was cancelled due to new COVID-19 restrictions but may be rescheduled. Class sizes were limited to seven students to offer a more 1-on-1 education, according to Katrina Miller, Language Program Manager. Master Speaker Mildred Quaempts and Appren-

tices Clarise Huesties and Aalyiah Dick immersed the students in the Umatilla Language during all camp activities.

“There is little to no English in the classroom,” said Miller. “It’s all in the Umatilla Language.”

Beginning Fall of 2021 the Language Program will be offering Pre-Kindergar-

ten Umatilla Immersion School. Families interested in having their child attend can inquire with Miller at 541-429-7864 or at KatrinaMiller@ctuir.org.

Graduation for summer camp participants will be held in the Courtyard of the Nixyaawii Education Building at 9a.m. on Aug. 6.

Relay for life Aug. 14 PENDLETON – Relay for Life for Umatilla and Morrow counties will be held Aug. 14 at Roy Raley Park, located at 1205 SW Court Ave., from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The relay is held every year in Pendleton by volunteers of the American Cancer Society and 2021 marks its 16 year in Pendleton. In 2005, the first relay was held by Karen Licurse of Pendleton after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer. Now, Carol Preston, a breast cancer survivor, heads the event.

On average, nearly 200 people attend the event each year. At noon there will be a survivor’s luncheon and until 5 p.m. there will be a silent auction with donations from local businesses. At 3:30 p.m. there will be a survivors lap and at 9:15 p.m. there will be a luminaria event where the walkway will be lined up with bags that have been decorated in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

“I found a letter from my grandmother who died of cancer when my mom was 13 years old,” said Preston. “She was pouring out her heart to her daughters, telling how she really wanted to be a grandmother. This made me cry, because she wanted to make dresses for her granddaughters - and that would have been me. She expressed a dream/ wish ‘I hope that some doctor will find a cure for this terrible disease so no one else will have to suffer and miss their full lives.’ I hope as I continue to volunteer for Relay for Life I can have a small part in fulfilling her dream.”

For those interested in participating or donating to the cause, visit RelayforLife.org. Or for more information on the Umatilla and Morrow counties relay email RelayPendleton@yahoo.com.

Book sale Aug. 27 PENDLETON – The Pendleton Friends and Family Book Sale will be held Aug. 27-28 at the Pendleton Convention Center starting at 10 a.m.

The sale raises money for the Pendleton Public Library to purchase new materials for patrons of all ages. There will be $1 a bag sale runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days, meaning that participants can fill a shopping bag with books and will only pay $1.

The sale will close at 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 and end at 2 p.m. on Aug 28.

For questions call Greg Holden at 541-276-3625 or email him at gkholden@ eoni.com.

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OBITUARIES/WEATHER Weather

Obituaries

CTUIR Weather Report - July 2021 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.

The average daily temperature was 94.4 degrees with a high of 107 degrees on July 30 and a low of 46 degrees on July 22. With a departure from normal of +4.5 degrees off the annual high for July.

Total precipitation to date in July was 0.03.

2 days out of the month had precipitation level greater than .01 inches with 0 days greater than 0.10 inches and with 0 day greater than 0.50”.

There was a departure of -0.24” from average for the month of July.

The average wind speed was 8.0 mph with a sustained max speed of 28.0 mph from the West on July 19. A peak speed of 35 mph occurred from the West on July 19.The dominant wind direction was from the West.

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The Oregon Funeral Directors Association Award of Funeral Service Excellence Tyrone Anthony "Jack" Spino

Nov 12, 1975 – July 19, 2021 Tyrone Anthony "Jack" Spino, 45, passed away at his home in Klamath California, on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Service date is pending family notification.

Tyrone was born November 12, 1975 in Pendleton OR to Nadine Miller Ike and Lawrence "Azar" Spino. He grew up in Warmsprings OR with his father and siblings.

He lived 6 years in Klamath CA with his wife, Pook-a-Yamch Peters-Spino (deceased).

During his last year Tyrone became single parent with his daughters Candace and Adamay. He stepped up filing a precedence setting court case with Yurok tribal court; he filed for and won guardianship of his daughter Adamay. During Tyrone’s last year without his wife, Son in law Gus Bibancos stepped up taking over Tyrone’s family responsibilities. Tyrone called Gus son with genuine affection.

Tyrone enjoyed telling stories about his loved ones, remembering and sharing his times. Family was always his first priority. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his years at Spino Elk Camp.

Riding the canyons and packing out each years hunts with his uncles, brothers and cousins were some of his most cherished stories. Tyrone loved living in the Redwood Forest and relaxing at the beach. When family and friends traveled to visit, he always enjoyed giving tours around sharing and making new memories.

Tyrone is preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Lilian Spino, his mother Nadine Miller Ike, his wife Pook-a-yamch Spino, his aunties DeEtte Tahkeal, Naomi “Baby” Miller, and Leanne Umtuch, his Uncles Lowell "Fuzz" Spino, Ronnie Morningowl, and Leslie "Velvet" Spino.

Tyrone is survived by his father Lawrence Spino and his wife Angie. His daughters Candace Frank-Guerrero & Adamay Frank-Guerrero. His parent in-laws Rhonda & Lee Scott. His aunties Phillis Miller, Rose Milller, Luella Azule, kitsway Spino & Leona Spino. His Uncles Lester "Snake" Spino, Lewis "Blox" Spino, Orrin Miller Jr, and Melvin "mouse" Miller. His brothers Michael Spino, Percy Winishut, Donnie Winishut, Vernon Winishut, Bryson Spino, Larry Spino, Calib Wilson, Judith Scott, and Seth scott. All his nieces & nephews Christopher Winishut, Christa Winishut, Caleb Martinez, Shawn Winishut, Daylen Spino, Colbee Martinez, Mckyle Spino, Kasper Spino, Sage Spino, Shayla Nix, Micheal Spino, Aj Nix, Lexi spino, Ayiana Spino, Calib Scott, Mavis Scott, and Amira Spino.

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Michael L. Jones

Sept. 11, 1958 – July 21, 2021 Michael Louis Jones died July 21, 2021 in Boise, Idaho. Michael was born Sept. 11, 1958 in Pendleton, Oregon to Bert & Elizabeth Jones. Michael grew up in Athena, Oregon and Graduated from Pendleton High School in 1977.

And spent some time in the Treasure Valley. He worked on a Hot Shot Crew for the US Forest Service and also for CTUIR Fisheries and at the Wildhorse Casino Golf course as well as the Hotel and Arrowhead. Michael enjoyed the outdoors when he would go fishing, camping and hunting, as well as many sports including basketball, softball, volleyball, pool and golf and horseshoes.

Michael is survived by his significant other for 18 years Carmalita M. Chalakee, of Mission, stepchildren Sheena Spino, and Marqus George both of Mission and his fur babies Ms. Blitz and Beastmode. And siblings Lillian Burns of Mission, Oregon, Lydia McKenzie of Mississippi, Linda Jones of Mission, Brenda (Gail) Shippentower of Mission, Calvin Jones of Mission, Paul (Liz) Jones of Mission, Wes (Dana) Jones of Mission, and Charlie (Hattie) Jones of Mission, Lynn Sue Jones of Mission. And numerous nieces and nephews. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Bert & Elizabeth Jones, sisters Pam Harrison, Cindy Jones Smarlowit, William “Willie Jon” Jones. Dressing service was held Friday, July 23, 2021 followed by Washat service at the Long house. Final seven at seven was held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Agency Long House followed by Burial at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com

Death Notices Julia A. Thompson, age 53 of Pendleton, died Thursday, July 8, at her home. She was born August 4, 1967 in Pendleton, Oregon.

Dressing services were held Tuesday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary. Non Denominational Christian Service was at 6 p.m. at the Agency Long House followed by Washat Service at 7 p.m. Final seven was held Wednesday, July 14, at 7 a.m. at the Agency Long House followed by Burial at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at http://www.burnsmortuary.com.

Loretta V. Bronson, age 89 of Pendleton, died Tuesday, July 27 at St. Anthony Hospital. She was born August 10, 1931 in Cayuse, Oregon. Washat Service were held Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. at The Ranch 49750 River Road, Pendleton, OR. Final Seven was held Thursday, July 29 at 7 a.m. at The Ranch 49750 River Road, Pendleton, OR. Followed by Burial at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at http://www.burnsmortuary.com

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BOT MINUTES BOT Minutes DATE: July 12, 2021 BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Armand Minthorn, Member; Boots Pond, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Sally Kosey, Secretary on personal leave. Quorum present.

Old Business: None New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number Resolution 21-065: Topic: COVID-19 Assistance. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the financial assistance to Tribal members enrolled with the Confederated Tribes as of June 30, 2021, as set forth in Exhibit 1C, which shall be paid on or before August 2, 2021, 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 Board of Trustees hereby directs that the financial assistance to Tribal Members approved herein is subject to the General Welfare Code and exclusion from Federal income tax under the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 because it responds to the public health and adverse economic impact to the Reservation community caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the hazard pay for Education Department employees as set forth in the attached Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies its June 21, 2021 motion approving the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program and the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for the vaccination incentive program as set forth in the attached Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the contracting and associated budget for Stauffer and Associates to verify the integrity and implementation of the vaccine incentive program and the mailing of postcards to Tribal members notifying of the vaccine incentive program, each as set forth in the attached Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for the Tribal member financial assistance, vaccine incentive program, including associated auditor and mailing costs, and Education Department hazard pay as approved herein and set forth in the attached Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Interim Executive Director to establish a Tribal work group, which shall include the Board of Trustees’ Treasurer, to solicit proposals from Tribal departments, committees, commissions and enterprises on projects that may be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, to screen such proposals and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees

by October 1, 2021, on projects that should be funded; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair and Executive Director to take such further action and execute documents needed to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; DATED this 12th day of July, 2021. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to adopt Resolution 21-065. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 for (Jill-Marie Gavin, Corinne Sams, Sandra Sampson, Lindsey Watchman, Armand Minthorn) - 1 against (Jeremy Wolf) – 0 abstaining.

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports (7).

Jeremy Wolf, 6/6 to 6/8 to Shelton, WA to attend Salmon and Orca Summit.

Kat Brigham, 6 reports: 1. 6/21 to 6/24, virtual NCAI Conference. 2. 6/25, Zoom Four Chairs meeting re: CR Housing from 10 AM to noon.

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3. 6/30, Webnet re: DOE Hanford Roundtable Session r: dialogue between Tribal leaders on implementation of the DOE American Indian Policy and Order 144-1. 4. 6/30, Micro-Teams re: 30X30 Meeting. 5. 7/1, Webnet LCIS Oregon Audit follow up Meeting. 6. 7/8, Zoom re: Reconciliation Salmon funding package. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to approve the 7 travel reports. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests: Armand Minthorn, polled travel on 7/8 to field trip with Forest Service to Sheep Creek.

Boots Pond personal leave request for 5 hours on 7/19.

Corinne Sams, polled travel to attend Salmon Orca Summit at Shelton, WA from 7/6 to return 7/9.

Jeremy Wolf, polled travel to attend Salmon Orca Summit at Shelton, WA from 7/6 to return 7/9. Jeremy Wolf, 7/21 for CRITFC monthly meeting all day. Jeremy Wolf, 7/20 to Clearwater ID to attend IBMP meeting. Cancel the Corp Change of Command at Bonneville Dam on 7/22 Meeting on 7/21.

Kat Brigham, polled personal leave for 7/6 for 1.5 hours in morning. Kat cancels the Corp Change of Command meeting on 7/22.

Sandra Sampson, travel request to attend YTHC Retreat at Enterprise from 7/22 to 7/24.

Lindsey Watchman, personal leave on Tues.

8/13 all day. Lindsey was approved to attend the Corp Change of Command event on 7/22.

MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to approve and ratify leave requests. Jeremy Wolf seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

DATE: July 19, 2021 BOT Present Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Armand Minthorn, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Boots Pond, BOT Member on personal leave. Full quorum.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is Resolution 21-066: Topic: Judicial Immunity Clause, Tort Code Amendments. RESOLVED, that the Board amends the Tort Claims Code, Section 1.07(G) to add an explicit judicial immunities clause (Attached as Exhibit 1); AND, DATED this 19th day of July, 2021. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to adopt Resolution 21-066. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

Resolution 21-067: Topic: Advance to Recovery from COVID-19 PH. RESOLVED, in anticipation of the CTUIR COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response expiring on July 30, 2021, the Board directs the Office of the Executive Director to transition into the Recovery phase from the Public Health Emergency. Under the CTUIR Emergency Operation Plan, the recovery phase lead into the cycle of mitigation and preparedness steps and can be incorporated into the ordinary course of work applicable to the CTUIR entities; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees directs that the Office of the Executive Director: (1) pursuant to the CTUIR Emergency Operations Plan recovery phase tasks, conduct a review of the CTUIR Public Health Emergency response and report recommended improvements; and (2) present recommended amendments to the CTUIR Emergency Operations Plan. Review of those matters before the Board of Trustees is to occur at a work session no later than October 29, 2021. DATED this 19th day of July, 2021. MOTION: Jeremy Wolf moves to adopt Resolution 21-067 as revised. Armand Minthorn seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

Resolution 21-068: Topic: Fishing Citation Referral Agreement with State of OR. RESOLVED, the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes is authorized to sign the Fishing Offense Referral Agreement Between the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the District Attorneys of the Counties of Hood River, Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla and Wasco and the Oregon State Police; DATED this 19th day of July, 2021. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to adopt Resolution 21-068 as revised. Jeremy Wolf seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

BOT Travel Reports: BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports. None BOT Leave and Travel Requests: Armand Minthorn, 3 polled requests: 1. travel 7/22 to Hanford Gable Mt. for service. 2. travel 7/29 to Joseph for rock art site. 3. travel 8/6 to 8 for Bighole National Battlefield.

Corrine Sams, polled personal leave on 7/3 from 1 to 3 PM. Jeremy Wolf, 2 leave requests: 1. personal leave from 8/11 to 8/17. 2. polled personal leave for 7/16 from 2 to 4 PM. Kat Brigham, zoom meeting on 7/23 from 1 to 2:30 PM re: 30X30.

Sandra Sampson, birthday leave on July 30. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to approve and ratify leave requests. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.

DATE: July 26, 2021 BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Armand Minthorn, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Boots Pond, BOT Member on personal leave. Quorum present.

Old Business: a. Polled Action: i. BOT Polled Action No. 21-020 Topic: BOT Authorizes Public Safety Dept. to take Fire Protection Action on CTUIR. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to ratify BOT Polled Action 21-020. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 21-069: Resolution 21-069: Topic: PDX Harbor – Swan Island Basin Project – Tribal Response Costs Funding Agreement. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair to execute the Letter of Agreement for Funding Tribal Response Costs at the Swan Island Basin Project Area of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site (Tribal Funding Agreement), attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair and appropriate tribal staff to take any other steps necessary to formalize the CTUIR’s approval of the Tribal Funding Agreement. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution 21069. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion.

Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. ii. Resolution 21-070: Topic: Kayak Public Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the revisions to the Kayak Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Zero Tolerance Drug Policy attached as Exhibit 1. DATED this 26thth day of July, 2021. MOTION: Jeremy Wolf moves to adopt Resolution 21-070. Sally Kosey seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Other Board Action Items: Commission/ Committee Update by Sally Kosey, BOT Chair.

-Education & Training Committee, one application for 2 year term. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to reappoint Cheryl Shippentower by acclimation to the Education & Training Committee for a two year term ending August 2, 2023.

Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question.

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Motion carries 7-0-0.

-Culture Resources Committee voted to remove Jolie Wendt by default and advertise for the position to fill remaining two year term ending April 1, 2023. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to advertise for one position on the Culture Resources Committee to complete the term ending on April 1, 2023. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 for (Armand Minthorn, Sally Kosey, Jeremy Wolf, Sandra Sampson, Lindsey Watchman and Corinne Sams) – 0 against – 1 abstaining (Jill-Marie Gavin).

-Gaming Commission, one application for term ending April 2, 2025. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to reappoint Woodrow Star by acclimation to the Gaming Commission for a four year term ending August 2, 2025. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

-Health Commission completed a polled vote and accepted Kathleen Elliott’s resignation.

MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to accept Kathleen Elliott’s resignation and to advertise for one position on the Health Commission to complete term ending February 1, 2024. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

-Science & Technology Committee voted to remove James F. Marsh by default and seek to appoint Jill-Marie Gavin, BOT Member until end of term BOT term, December 1, 2021.

MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to appoint Jill-Marie Gavin, as BOT Member until end of her term December 1, 2021 at which time the BOT can take further action on appointment. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 (Jeremy Wolf, Sandy Sampson, Sally Kosey, Corrine Sams, Armand Minthorn, Lindsey Watchman)-0-1 (Jill-Marie Gavin).

-TERO Commission, two vacancies with two applications from Steve Hart and Eliot Gottfriedson to fill term ending April 1, 2023. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to appoint Steven Hart and Eliot Gottfriedson by acclimation to the TERO Commission with Steve Hart’s term ending April 1, 2023 and Eliot Gottfriedson term ending December 1, 2022. Corinne Sams seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

-Tiicham Conservation District Committee completed a vote to accept Michelle Shippentower’s resignation and advertise for one position. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to accept Michelle Shippentower’s resignation and to advertise for one position on the Tiicham Conservation District Committee to fill the term ending April 1, 2022. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Terms Expiring: Tiya-po Farrow, Land Acquisition Committee term ending 9/1/21. Bonnie Burke, Enrollment Commission term ending 9/5/21.

Will advertise for following positions: 1 CTUIR Culture Coalition, 2 year term, meets as needed.

1 Enrollment Commission, 4 year staggered term, meets 2nd Thurs. at 10 AM. 1 Health Commission, filling 3 year term ending 02-01-24, meets 2nd and 4th Tues. at 3:30 PM. 1 Land Acquisition Committee, 2 year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tues. at 9 AM. 1 alternate position for Land Protection Planning Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tues. at 9 AM. 1Tiicham Conservation Dist., filling 2 year term ending 4-1-22 meets 2nd &4th Tues. 1 to 4 PM. All applications will be due Tuesday, August 24, 2021 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, August 27, 2021 at 8:30 AM to review applications and appointments will be made on Monday, August 30, 2021.

BOT Travel Reports: -Kat Brigham, three reports: 1. 7/13 WA Chairs and lobbyist prep for conference call with Senator Murray. 2. 7/13 monthly check in with BPA Administrator John BOT Minutes continued on page 18B

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BOT Minutes Continued from page 17B Harriston. 3. 7/22 follow up monthly call with John Harriston, BPA Administrator.

-Jeremy Wolf gave verbal report on his meeting last week and said would submit written report next week. He met with Jill Snell at the meeting. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve Kat Brigham’s three travel reports.

Jeremy Wolf seconds. Discussion. Question.

Motion carries 5-0-0. [Jill-Marie Gavin and Armand Minthorn not present for vote] BOT Leave and Travel Requests: -Corinne Sams, polled travel for CRITFC meeting all day 7/22 and half day 7/23.

-Jeremy Wolf, three requests: 1. Personal leave on 7/30. 2. Zoom meeting on 7/28 from 2:30 to 4 PM re: Accords Negotiation meeting.

3. Travel on 8/9 from 1:30 to 4 PM re: tour of lower reaches of Umatilla River.

-Jill-Marie Gavin, polled leave on 7/22.

-Kat Brigham two requests: 1. Virtual meeting on 7/28 from 2:30 to 4 PM re: Accords. 2.

Travel on 8/19-20 all day to Hermiston re: 2021 Eastern OR Economic Summit.

-Sandra Sampson, personal leave all day on August 6.

MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve and ratify 8 leave requests. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0. ] Jill-Marie Gavin and Armand Minthorn not present for vote]

Public Notices UMATILLA CHEMICAL DEPOT

For Public Review Amendment to Programmatic Agreement regarding the mitigation of Historic Properties being transferred out of federal control at the Umatilla Chemical Depot, Hermiston, Oregon Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy

Chief of Staff, G-9 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Division The Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD), located east of Hermiston, in Morrow and Umatilla counties, Oregon, was closed under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act and final closure occurred in August, 2012. Of the 17,148.72 acres, 9,648.72 acres will transfer out of Army Control to the local reuse authority, the Columbia Development Authority (CDA).

Per the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106, the Army is required to gather information to identify properties which will be impacted by property transfer. The Army must determine which properties are listed, or are eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), how those historic properties might be affected and explore mitigation measures to reduce harm to historic properties.

In 2013 the Army signed a Programmatic Agreement (PA) with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) outlining the Section 106 process for the UMCD. The Parties decided to address mitigation of any adverse affects after the completion of an archaeological survey with an amendment to the 2013 PA. The completed archaeological survey results were provided to all interested parties, including the Oregon SHPO, CDA, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and, advocates of the former Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council (OHTAC).

The Army identified four locations as eligible for listing in the NRHP: the site of a 1944 Igloo Accident, two sections of Oregon trails, and Coyote Coulee, as a Property of Religious and Cultural Significance (PRCS). The Parties underwent a lengthy consultation process to determine appropriate measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate the adverse effects to the identified properties.

The Army, SHPO, ACHP, CDA, and CTUIR agree to amend the PA, documenting the affect

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1977 a federal judge prevented dam construction on Catherine Creek, located in the ceded ancestral land homelands of the CTUIR, which would have infringed on treaty fishing rights. Judge Belloni issued his opinion and declaratory judgement in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation vs. Alexander: “The evidence in clear in this case,” said Belloni, “that the primary method of Indian fishing on Catherine Creek before 1855 was by spear and gaff. The fisherman would locate a hole, usually 30 to 40 feet long, in which salmon were likely to be found. Those wielding spears or gaffs would be stationed at one or both ends of such a whole while the others in the fishing party beat the banks so as to drive the salmon towards the shallow ends of the hole where they would be speared of gaffed. The Indians camped at various sites around Catherine Creek and ranged up and down its length, fishing where they found holes which were likely to harbor salmon or steelhead.” “as days go by”

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and mitigation measures. The public is invited to review the PA and PA Amendment and provide comment.

A digital copy of these documents will be available for review by the general public by contacting Michele Lanigan, 503-428-4082, michele.m.lanigan.civ@mail.mil. The public comment period is for 30 days and begins on July 15, 2021 and ends August 16, 2021. Submit written comments to Michele Lanigan, 503-4284082, michele.m.lanigan.civ@mail.mil or mail to Michele Lanigan, Umatilla Chemical Depot Bldg, 5026, Hermiston, OR 97838 no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 2021.

WRC Eviction Policy

Wildhorse Resort & Casino recently updated their Eviction Policy to include some major changes. The policy can be viewed in its entirety at wildhorseresort.com/evictions.

The purposes of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino (Wildhorse) Policy on the Eviction of Patrons (Policy) are as follows: to establish the basis and procedure for the removal of patrons from Wildhorse managed enterprises who present a threat to the safety of Wildhorse patrons and staff, who threaten damage to or theft of Wildhorse property, the property of Wildhorse patrons, or who engage in criminal activity; to provide guidance to Wildhorse security personnel in the performance of their duty to protect Wildhorse patrons, staff and assets in connection with the eviction process; to ensure that written notice of the eviction is provided to the patron, clearly identifying the scope and term of the eviction, the factual basis for the eviction and the opportunity for the patron to appeal the basis for the eviction; and to establish a process to permit the patron who has been evicted from Wildhorse to have their eviction reviewed by presenting information that challenges the eviction.

The scope of the policy will include all Wildhorse managed and operated properties including the Wildhorse Casino, Hotel, restaurants and bars, Cineplex, Family FunPlex, Golf Course and RV park as well as Arrowhead Travel Plaza, Mission Market, Hamley Steakhouse, Western Store and Café, Golf Course at Birch Creek and Wildhorse shuttle buses.

Wildhorse may evict a patron for conduct that violates applicable laws, regulations or policies, threatens or causes harm to Wildhorse patrons or staff or damage to the property of Wildhorse or its patrons or staff, or disrupts Wildhorse operations.

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Following is a non-exclusive list of conduct that may result in eviction from Wildhorse: theft of cash tickets or Video Lottery Terminal (slots) credits, theft of cash or property of another by a patron, shoplifting, theft of services, vandalism or destruction of Wildhorse property or the property of Wildhorse patrons or staff, violence or threats against other patrons or Wildhorse staff, disturbance/disruption of Wildhorse operations, Illegal narcotics, unlawful gambling, soliciting without the prior written approval of Wildhorse management, loitering.

A patron may be evicted for being in possession of, using, selling or manufacturing of illegal narcotics as defined under Federal or CTUIR law which includes marijuana and all cannabis products.

A patron may be evicted in the event that they engage in any gambling activity that violates applicable law or Wildhorse regulations, including gambling by persons under 21 years of age who engage in Class III gaming, or 18 years of age for Class II gaming, and persons who appear under age who engage in gaming and fail to present proof of age by a government issued card or document with a picture ID. Asking for money, rides, food, tobacco products or narcotics are considered soliciting.

Any patron who is a parent or guardian of an unattended minor or pet may be subject to eviction.

Use of fake ID, or engaging in conduct that constitutes a crime under applicable law, constitutes or threatens an attempt of criminal activity, violates any applicable regulation or policy or threatens the public health and safety of Wildhorse patrons, staff or operations, is reason for eviction.

A patron shall not be subject to eviction in the event their conduct was solely to defend themselves or others from the actual or threatened violence of another and the response was reasonable based on the violence threatened or occurring.

A written Eviction Notice will be provided to each patron who has been evicted from Wildhorse. The Eviction Notice will contain the following information: the date of the Eviction Notice; name and address of patron that has been evicted; the time period in which the eviction is in effect; the Wildhorse Properties from which the patron has been evicted.

Additionally, the Eviction Notice will outline the process for the patron to request a review of an eviction that is 30 days or more and the potential consequences for failing to comply with the Eviction Notice.

Those potential consequences include: possible arrest for criminal trespass in the event that they are found on Wildhorse Properties during the eviction period; any gaming prizes, winnings or jackpots occurring after the eviction period has commenced shall not be paid to the patron and will be forfeited; and in the event a patron subject to an Eviction Notice applicable to the Wildhorse Casino is found to be gaming in violation of the Eviction Notice, the patron shall be refunded the amount the patron has paid to win the chips or credits in the patron’s possession.

The remainder or the net win over and above the refunded amount, shall not be paid to the patron.

The amount refunded to the patron shall not exceed the amount of the patron’s accumulated chips or credits.

Under this policy, patrons are required to provide accurate address and contact information in the event they are issued an Eviction Notice.

Wildhorse shall not be responsible for failing to provide a patron with any revised Eviction Notice in the event that patron refuses to provide address or contact information, has no address or contact information or provides inaccurate address or contact information. Patrons must update their contact information with Wildhorse to receive notifications of any adjustment in the term or scope of their eviction or to inform the patron of the expiration of their eviction.

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SALMON-SAFE POSITION Environmental nonprofit Salmon-Safe is gearing up for further expansion on the farm landscape across the interior Columbia Basin. That’s why we’re creating a new Salmon-Safe farm certification specialist position that will work in tandem with our Portland-based headquarters staff and in collaboration with our implementation partners across the region.

We seek a self-motivated, environmentally committed individual with a background in environmental science or agriculture and an ability to connect with farmers and inspire a further shift towards farming practices that protect water quality and wildlife habitat.

Ready to join our team or know someone who would be ideal? Check out the link below for more information and application instructions. https://salmonsafe.org/seeking-a-farm-certification-specialis

Join the Cayuse Holdings team! We have dozens of jobs open each month. Work on the Reservation, remotely from your home, across the US or overseas. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the complete list of job openings at www. cayuseholdings.com.

Our current opportunities include: College student apprentice; Application Developer, Computer User Support Specialist, Customer Service Agent, Data Analyst, Desktop Technician on or near Indian Reservations across the US, Executive Assistant, and Help Desk Agent.

CTUIR Jobs Available https://www.ctuir.org/career-opportunities/# •Sexual Assault Advocate, •Manager I-Assistant Hatchery, •Teacher/Family Advocate, •GED Instrucor/Coach and Summer Youth Coordinator, •Technician III Hatchery, •Coordinating Assistant, •Financial Services Manager, •Grant Clerk, •Teacher Assistant/Data Entry, •Executive Director, •Public Transit Bus Driver-part time, •Public Transit Bus Driver-on call, •Archaeologist I/II, •Tribal Set-Aside Project Coordinator, •Police Officer, •Male Re-Education & Intervention Facilitator, •Surveillance Operator-revised , •Laborer, •Firefighter/EMT and Paramedic, •Patrol/ Administrative Sergeant, •Sexual Assault Advocate, •Communications Office, •OIT Secretary II, •CUJ Managing Editor, •Maintenance Supervisor, •Fisheries Habitat Technician I, •Accounts Payable Clerk, •Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Therapist

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Position: Executive Director Salary: $152,319.00 - $172,805.00 Location: Portland, Oregon Closing Date: August 31, 2021 The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) is looking for an inspiring, creative, and resourceful individual to serve as Executive Director of the organization. S/he will be responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the organization and will lead a team of department managers in accomplishing CRITFC’s goals and priorities as set by leadership from its member tribes.

The Executive Director should be a dynamic, high-level strategic thinker, a great spokesperson, and an effective manager of people. S/ he must be very familiar with tribal culture and tribal leaders and governance. S/he should be comfortable working at the executive level, preferably bringing previous experience working with a board. Past experience working in fisheries, natural resources, or tribal governance is helpful; a commitment to restoring salmon and protecting tribal treaty fishing rights is a must.

The Executive Director will plan CRITFC mission objectives with guidance from its Commissioners and lead a professional team to implement them. S/he will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to accomplish the broad goals and mission of the organization.

The Executive Director is the Commission’s representative and voice. S/he is expected to persuasively convey the mission and priorities of CRITFC and its member tribes to diverse groups including tribal councils, federal representatives and agents, media, partners, and the general public. S/he will be able to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people of diverse cultural professional and economic backgrounds for the purpose of developing, negotiating and/or implementing programs and projects.

The Executive Director will have a key assignment to continue the development of scientific knowledge, policy advocacy, and legal research necessary to support the implementation of WyKan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit (Tribal Salmon Restoration Plan) with its goal to put fish back in the rivers and protect the watersheds where fish live.

CRITFC offers competitive compensation, 401k for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies, and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities, promote from within, and have a Native hiring preference as part of our commitment to building tribal expertise, workforce development, and education. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires fulfilling achievement in the protection of the natural world and the tribal cultural connection to it.

Starting salary range: $152,319.00 $172,805.00. Closing date: August 31, 2021.

Employment application and full job announcement located https://www.critfc.org/blog/jobs/ executive-director-2

Looking to fill a position?

Submit job descriptions to CUJ@ctuir.org. $5.50 per column inch

www.ctuir.org email: generalcouncil@ctuir.org Phone & Fax: 541-429-7378

Special General Council Agenda August 5th, 2021 (2-4:30pm) Virtual meeting via Zoom 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Ascertainment of Quorum a. General Council Officers b. Board of Trustees c. General Council Members 4. Approval of Agenda 5. New Business a. Petition – Four (4) Proposed Constitutional Amendments Althea Wolf, Lead Petitioner 6. Adjournment

Note: For zoom meeting ID and/or call-in phone access, email General Council Secretary Shawna Gavin at shawnagavin@ctuir.org Include your CTUIR tribal enrollment # for verification.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ General Council DRAFT Agenda August 19th, 2021 – 2:00-4:30 PM Virtual meeting via Zoom 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Ascertainment of Quorum a. General Council Officers b. Board of Trustees c. General Council Members 7. Approval of Agenda 8. Approval of Executive Summary – July 15th, 2021 9. New Business a. 3rd Quarter Treasurer’s Report – Sandra Sampson, BOT Treasurer b. CTUIR Investment Update – Jim Sizemore, SWM c. Annual Audit Presentation – Shane Cox, Stauffer & Associates 10. Open Mic a. CUJ Editorial Board – Robert Shippentower 11. News/Notes/Announcements a. Raffles b. Announcements c. Next Meeting – September 23rd, 2021 (4th Thursday) 12. Adjournment ______________________________/ ___9th and 30th of July 2021__ Chairman Lindsey X. Watchman Date Lindsey X. Watchman, Chairman ~ Michael R Johnson, Vice Chair ~ Shawna Gavin, Secretary ~ Thomas Morning Owl, Interpreter

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