Tribes, Pendleton School District sign updated MOU
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On hand for the signing of the updated Memorandum of Understanding were, from left, Modesta Minthorn, CTUIR Education Department Director; Aaron Ashley, BOT member; Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman; Jon Peterson, Superintendent of Pendleton School District 16R; Justin Quaempts, BOT member; Gary Burke, Board of Trustees Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, BOT Treasurer; and Michelle Monkman, Board Chair for Pendleton Schoo/ District 16R.
MISSION — A revised memorandum of understanding, updating one originally adopted 17 years ago in 1999, was signed by Gary Burke, Board of Trustees Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the U m a t i l l a I n d i a n R eservation (CTUIR), Justin Quaempts, Chairman of the Eudcation Training Commission, Modesta Minthorn, CTUIR Education
Director, and Jon Peterson, Superintendent of the Pendleton School District 1 6R in a ceremony at th e N i x y aaw i i Governance Center April 29. The revised MOU incorporates a comprehensive approach to addressing issues like absenteeism by "utilizing and uplifting the unique cultural traditions of the Tribes and providing an academic support
for native students in the district, Modesta Minthom, the CTUIR Education Department Director, said in a news release. "We are supportive of the work that has been happening in the Pendleton School District with our native students," said Minthom. "We believe this updated MOU is a document to support further efforts of academic achievement for our native students."
Justin Quaempts, the CTUIR Education and Training Commi ttee chair, said "The MO U w i l l p r o v i d e a clear and proactive p at h f o r p a r t n e r ship between us which will be positive and impactful for our n at ive students for years to come. Both parties should be commended for w o r k in g t o gether to update such an important document."
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MISSION — The Youth LeadershipCouncils for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation made their quarterly report to the Board of Trustees. But it was responses from the BOT that perhaps made the most impact at the meeting. "The energy changes when you are in here," BOT member Justin Quaempts told the gathering of about a dozen young people representing the h ig h school council and the middle school council. Members are from Mission, Pendleton, Pilot Rock and Athena-Weston schools. "I could be home right now watching TV, but instead I'm here making a difference," said Megan Van Pelt, putting into perspective the work and efforts of the CTUIR youth. Lennox Lew is, the Youth C o u n cil chair, and Lyndsey Littlesky, the Junior Youth Council c h a ir , m ade remarks during the presentation, as did Kelsey Burns, former Youth Council chair who currently serves as cultural ambassador. Lewis and Burns will graduate from high school this year. Woodrow Star, a member of the BOT, explained that he did not have the same opportunities as young people today and reminded them they can reach any goal.
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He also said the Youth Councils make leaders realize that their job includes making tribal youth an important part of their work. "We talk about supporting the treaty a nd make business decisions, but i n reality we' re talking about your future," Star said. "The treaty was signed for the youth, for the people. It's my time to say that. Your presence makes us put up or shut up. Seeing you gives us strength." David Close, BOT secretary, encouraged the youth to obtain "educational tools." " It's not about t hat d egree on th e wall," Close said. "It's really about the tools you gain going through the process. The key after you get those tools is what y ou do with t h em? I'm p r oud of y o u guys. If I could do it you guys sure can." Council advisor Cor Sams reminded the BOT that the council members give up two hours a week toward their efforts. "They have busy lives, extra-curricular activities, and school work but find time to meet once a week," Sams said. "As an advisor I'm so proud." Said Quaempts, "Thank you for being the change we need in our community. I was not as engaged or aware when I was your age. Now you' re empowering others."
May 2016