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Carmen Chalakee holds Gia Spino at the Community Picnic Aug. 10in the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The event included a free barbecue, informational booths, a lacrosse game and playground action. More on pages12A and 13A.

Arianna Britton, 9, comes down backwards with a push from Tahiry Jones, 3, on the blowup jumpy castle for children at Yeifowhawk Tribal Health Center's 20th anniversary of selfsufficiency. More photos on page 22A.

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A history of Happy Canyon is featured in 'Legacy for the Generations" on Page 16A and 1TA.

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MISSION — Nearly three-quarters of a $20 million settlement will be divided and distributed among approximately 3,047tribal members following a decision Aug. 30 by the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

That pencils out to about $4,400 for all tribal members, including children. However, still to be worked out, among other things, is how money will be distributed to children whose parents may be divorced but have loint custody.

A family of four could expect to recieve approximately $17,600. The money will not be taxed.

Of the $20 million, $2 million will be paid to the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and another $100,000 will be paid to Rocky Hills Advisors, the two agencies retained by all 10 tribes in the case.

That leaves $17.9 million. The Board decided to allocate 75 percent — about $13,425,000 — to split between tribal members.

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College bound Teata Oatman, holding little sister Emily, is one of several American Indian students with ties to the Umatilla Indian Reservation who will be attending a secondary educational institute this fall.

Oatman will study for a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. For a list of collegebound students and for brief stories about some of them, turn to page 15A.

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Earth moves at Yellowhawk site Helping with early construction at the site of the new Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center were, from lett, Tim Gilbert, CEO at Yellowhawk; Bob Shippentower, Tribal Health Commissioner; Martine Gordon, Health Commissioner; Susan Sheoships; Health Commission vice-chair; Gary Burke, chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT); Alan Crawford, chairman of the General Council; Aaron Ashley, BOT member;Jo Marie Tessman, Yellowhawk clinic coordinator; Woodrow Star, BOT member; and Shawna Gavin, chair of the Health Commission. On Aug.29, the BOT approved the spending of $6.5 million from Health Commission investments anda $9.5 million loan, plus $1 million in tribal funds to pay for contruction of roads, a bus stop, elder parking, solar panels anda turn-out lane on Highway 331. The new building will be 63,000 square feet and will house all of the Tribes'health facilities under one roof and will provide space for many other services, including more dental chairs, X-rays anda laboratory.

CUJ wins NAJA awards MISSION — The Confederated Umatilla Journal h a s r e ceived s ev eral awards from the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA).

The awards will be presented at the NAJA conference which will take place in September in New Orleans. NAJA is a member organization with newspapers and radio stations from throughout the United States and Canada.

The CUJ competed in a division for newspapers with circulations between 5,000 and 10,000.

The CUJ was second in th e best layout and design. The following staff members also received awards: Publisher Chuck Sams - third place best column; Dallas Dick — first place feature photo; Miranda Vega Rectorthird place best environmental story.

Editor Wil Phinney, competing in an associate's category for non-Indians, won first place awards for best feature photo, best news photo and best feature story.

He also took third for best sports photo.

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is assumed the money will be spent on priorities set out by the BOT in January of this year.

There apparently was not a lot of discussion about how the lion's share of the money would be spent, although the resolution approving the allocation was not unanimous. General Council Chairman Alan Crawford and BOT member Armand Minthorn voted against the measure.

In an email statement provided to the CUJ, Board Treasurer Rosenda Shippentower said, "Although the BOT will continue to assist in preserving resources and building new facilities for the community and our future generations, it is understood that there are current needs that many tr ibal members have gone without because of the cost of li v i n g .

Tribal members have helped one another out during these times and the BOT is hopeful that the forthcoming distribution will benefit the membership."

Minthorn said the money would have been better spent on needs that would benefit the community as a whole.

"There should have been more thorough discussion of priorities and needs, long term and short term," Minthorn said.

He listed off several things that should have been considered.

"Water rights, daycare, preschool, well number 6, internal debt, housing, Tamastslikt to name a few," he said. "So much could have been done and there still would have been unmet needs. We could have lessened unmet needs the Board agreed to in our priority lists."

The $20 million settlement with the CTUIR — one of 10 tribes alleging mismanagement of tribal trust resources and trust accounts managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs — was the third largest among the tribes seekingsettlement for the claim. The other tribes in the lawsuit were the Comanche Nation, Kickapoo Tribes of Oklahoma, Penobscot Indian Nation, Pueblo of Colorado, Quinault Indian Nation, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, and White Earth Nation.

The CTUIR retained NARF to represent it in th e assertion of it s claim against the US for "historical accountings

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'There should have been more thorough discussion of priorities and needs, long term and short term.'

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and other equitable relief regarding the Tribes' accounts, funds, and non-monetary assets or resources that are held in trust by the United States."

In the case of the CTUIR, the federal government settled on the Tribes' allegations of mismanagement that resulted in losses for forestry resources, pipeline rights of way, and trust accounts managed by the BIA. The settlement was based on land owned by the CTUIR as a nation, not on land owned by individuals.

Known as the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribes vs. Jewell (Interior Secretary ), the case was "similar to the Cobell lawsuit," said Dan Hester, a CTUIR attorney who was instrumental in forging the settle-

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As part of the settlement, the CTUIR a greed t o w a i v e a n d r e l e a s e t h e U nited States for cl a ims r egard i n g mismanagement of t r u s t r e sources and account, "but that w a i ver d o es not include any tribal claims for treaty-reserved water ri ghts, and treaty r esources such as fishing, h u n t i n g , g athering an d g r a z in g r i g h t s , an d o ther tr i bal cl aim s i n c l u d in g n a t u ral resources damage at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor cleanup," Hester said.

A team helped with settlement decisions. That group included Attorney Dan Hester, Executive Director Dave Tovey, Deputy Executive Director Debra Croswell, Finance Director Paul Rabb, Department of Natural Resources Director Eric Quaempts, Department of Economic and Community Development Director Bill Tovey, Forestry Program Manager Gordy Schumacher, former Finance Director Jim Wallis, former grants and contracts officer Rick Gay, former Executive Director Gary George and administrative officer Laura Kordatzky.

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ews Recall vete O ct . 4 far BOT S e c r e t a r y C l e s e M ISSION — The recall election o f David Close, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, will be decided Oct. 4 by voting members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) following a ruling Aug. 9 by Judge William Johnson that denied Close's request for a temporary injunction.

The injunction would have prevented the Election Commission from carrying

out its duties.

In a recall petition circulated earlier this summer, Close is accused of several charges.

• Failure to fulfill Constitution and By-laws and BOT officer's oath of office; • Vi o lation of BOT procedures and policies; • Failure to attend and represent the tribe by using travel monies and not attending meetings; • Elder abuse: Defamation and slan-

Close responds to recall petition charges on Page TA. der of an elder w it h m i s leading and incomplete documentation, and; • Abuse of BOT Secretary position to access personal [personell] files of general council members to further his personal agenda.

Close responds to each charge in a statement on Page 7.

In his Aug. 9 ruling, the Judge based his opinions on the CTUIR Constitution, which supersedes the Election Code. The ruling came down a week after a hearing in which Close and the Tribes' attorney Brent Leonhard made their arguments.

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four-day night pageant held during the Pendleton Round-Up, which takes place during the second week of September. It was also the 61st reunion of Happy Canyon princesses.

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Nearly 300 people, including about 60 former and present princesses, attended a Happy Canyon royalty reception Aug. 27 at Wildhorse Resort 4 Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Thisis the 100th anniversary of Happy Canyon, the four-night pageant that coincides with the Pendleton Round-Up.

Bertha Carter Case bugs her grandaughter Makayla McKay at the reunion banquet. Carter Case was a Happy Canyon princessin 1960 and 1961,and McKay was princessin 2011.

Fifty years alter her grandmother, Marie "Butch" Dick was a Happy Canyon princess, Chelsey Dick followed in her footstep as a 2007 princess. f;

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This foursome of former Happy Canyon princesses included, from left, Claudette Enos, Sophia Enos, Eleanor Parker and Naomi Puckett.

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t's been 100 years since the Happy Canyon Indian Pageant and Wild West Show premiered at the Pendleton Round-Up, and representing the centennial year are Princesses Appollonia Saenz and Elena Van Pelt.

For the past year the two girls have been on quite d oing what other princesses never had the aj chance to do, such as riding in the Cheyenne Frontier Day's arena, and as the final day of the 2016 Pendleton Round-Up approaches, their reign will also come to an end.

"I'm very honored to be representing Happy Canyon for the Centennial Year," said Saenz during the Happy Canyon Parents' Dinner held in August. "It's been a wonderful year and a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Van Pelt followed by saying, "It's been quite an honor and an amazing journey this year."

The Happy Canyon Court Director for the centennial is Kipp Curtis and his wife Cydney Curtis.

"It's a very neat experience to meet these girls at the beginning of the year, get to know them and watch them grow," said Curtis. "They really do make a lot of changes from the beginning of the year to now, and it' s a very rewarding process. It's fun to be a part of and we have tons of fun everywhere we go; they' re great girls."

Van Pelt's mother, Onawa Baumgartner, said that she, too, has noticed changes with her daughter.

"She's always been more quiet and reserved, but now she's confident," said Baumgartner. "Other parents have mentioned that they' re surprised about how she's the youngest one out of both sets of princesses [referring to the Round-Up Court and Happy Canyon Court]".

"It's been crazy fun," said Gus Conner who is a horse crew member, and brother, of Saenz. "She's more independent ... and knows how to represent herself and her family."

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Saenz will also be wearing a new buckskin dress during Round-Up which will have been made by her sister-in-law and Conner.

During the Round-Up, Saenz will be riding Roanie and Van Pelt will be riding Reno.

Below is a series of questionsand answers compiled by the Confederated Umatilla Journal duringindividual interviews with each princess.

and Oglala Sioux" Appollonia: "I'm Native American and I'm enrolled on the Umatilla Indian Reservation but I'm also Nez Perce too, and Cayuse."

Q. Where were you born?

Elena: "Pendleton" Appollonia: "In Pasco, Washington"

Q. Where did you go to school?

Elena: "PHS [Pendleton High School]" Appollonia: "I went to Madras for elementary and middle school and then I graduated high school from PHS." Q. What teacher in school has had the most im-

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Q. What is your age?

Elena: "I just turned 18 in June" Appol ionia: "21"

Q. What is your ethnicity/ race? Where are you enrolled?

Elena: "Native American of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. I'm also Siletz Indian

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Elena: "Kristen Swaggart. She was a food teacher who inspired me to cook and that is why I want to be a Chef."

Appollonia: "I moved around so much that I don' t remember all their names but I remember there was this really great supporter in Madras, she was my Math teacher and she really helped me out a lot. She helped me understand Math. Also, Randal Minthorn at PHS, he really made going to Pendleton a lot better. It was a new school and I wasn't really outgoing and didn' t have any friends; he made it a little better."

Q. What have you learned from being a Happy Canyon princess?

Elena: "Being a Princess ain't easy. I' ve learned more aboutEastern Oregon, Happy Canyon, and Round-Up. I also learned more about myself; I'm a lot more outgoing then I thought I was."

Appollonia: "Hard work. Oh my goodness, this year has been crazy busy. Being a Happy Canyon Princess isn't just hopping on a horse and smiling and waving in a Parade, it's a lot of hard work ... getting up really early in the making sure you' re presentable to represent Happy Canyon, being able to greet the public ... it's actually a lot of hard work to be able to talk to See "Ha C a n o n" on a e 5A

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people a lot. We had the Governors here, there were put on me my grandma's dress and it was dragging and about 500, and we had to talk to a bunch of them and it took a lot of energy. It really helped me get out of my comfort zone and be outgoing, talkative, and approachable. I' ve also grown in my horsemanship and I can tie my furs super-fast now"

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I kept stepping on my furs. I had to hold everything up Elena: "So, right after Clay Briscoe called me and to walk because it was so long and big and they had to then you called me about the interview, [when she was pull the dress to the back so it didn't look so big on me, first informed that she was Happy Canyon Princess], I it was a struggle. We had to run to sign me up sent, who I thought was my Aunt Jennifer Sweet, a text I and I was number 70. The announcer couldn t saying 'Guess what, you can't tell anybody but I got say my name and when they announced me selected as Princess.' And so, I get a text like an hour as winner, I was just standing there twirling later and they' re like 'Uhm, I think you got the wrong my fan looking off into space and my whole number, I'm one of the guys on the Hall of Fame board family started screaming my n ame and I but don't worry, I' ll keep your secret.' Then at the Hall looked up and asked what was wrong and of Fame Inductee Party he comes up to us and was like, they all said 'You won!'. It was a really good 'Which one of you texted me telling me you were a memory."

Princess?' and I was like 'ahh, me' ... so that was pretty Q. What has made you most proud in embarrassing." life?

Appo l loniat "My family calls me 'Pete Puma' .. I don' t Elena: "Probably doing this, getting se- know if this is embarrassing ... but when people find out they' re super confused by it because they don't get lected for this. It was something that I had never seen myself being able to do so when it ... Pete Puma is a cartoon and he's super forgetful I got that call from Clay Briscoe it was like, and I always forget things too, so..."

Elena: "The travel for sure, Cheyenne for sure. The last seven years of my life I spent a ll sum me r t r a v e l in g f o r softball. This year was a lot different but it's been a lot of fun and C h eyenne was .i definitely my favorite trip. It had been on my bucket list 'Oh my god'." for about 10 years."

Q. Who are you grateful for and would like to Appolloniat "I don't have Appolloniat " T o s ee how m u ch I h a v e give thanks to? one favorite part to be hongrown out of my bubble and my shyness."

Elena: "My mom and Jeff. My Uncle Aaron Hines, est. It's been really awesome Q. If you could travel anywhere, where Toni Minthorn, especially ... for everything they' ve going to the state capitol and would you go and why? done. They've been around all year and have done all Princess Appollonia Saenz paints her being able to meet Senator horse'sstallat the Round-Upgrounds.

Elena: " G e r m a ny, to t h e A n n e F r a n k the grunt work. It's not easy, I mean I did it last year so Bill Hansell. I believe that I House. In third gr ade we di d t hi s unit of I kind of know what they' re going through and it was will always have that relaa lot of hard work and early mornings. I'm very thankthe Anne Frank House and we spent a lot of tionship with him and if I ever needed advice or have time about her, so ever since then I' ve always ful to have them because without them it would have questions, he's someone to call and I can talk to him ... w a n t ed to go see that house." been a long year." he's very supportive of us. Traveling too, it has been Appolloniat "So I heard of this beach that has black Appol loniat "My aunty Bobby Conner. She provides really fun. We got to go to Cheyenne and the Happy sand ... it would be cool to go to one. I heard there was my horse Roanie and she's such an amazing lady. She Canyon Princesses don't normally go so it was cool. We one in Hawaii." provides a lot of support for me and my cousins ... we' re had the privilege of riding in the arena and no other Q. If you could only keep 5 possessions, what like the daughters she never had." court gets to ride in there except the Round-Up Court would they be?Why? and the State Queens."

Elena: "So if I had my makeup bag and it was full Q. What are your future of my makeup, does that count as one? .. I'd Happy Canyon Pri ncess applications plans once your term as a take that, not to sound vein or anything," as available; due Sept. 30 Happy Canyon Princess she laughed. "My Grandma Thelma's [Mcis over?

Williams] blanket that she gave me. A pillow PENDLETON — Applications are now available Elena: "I plan on moving made out of my Grandma Kay's shirt. My for the 2017 Happy Canyon reign. to Coos Bay for school and boots, because I wear those everywhere, and Documents can beobtained at Happycanyon. attending the Oregon Coast my stuffed bunny bear. I' ve had him since I corn,Happy Canyon on facebook, atthe Pendleton Culinary Institute. I plan on was nine months old; the Easter Bunny got Round-Up grounds 8 Happy Canyon Store. The him for me." working, getting my busideadline for completed applications is scheduled ness degree and my culinary Appolloniat "My d og Te'quis. No matter for Sept. 30 and must be addressed to Kipp Curtis arts degree. After Coos Bay what he always loves me. I' ve been so busy at the Pendleton Round-Up Office.

I'm thinking about going to for this reign and even though I can't always "Being a Happy Canyon princess is a big job. be with him, when I gethomehe's so happy ...

OSU (Oregon State UniverYou will travel all over the Northwest sity) to finish my Business probably lotion because I have dry skin ... and promoting Happy Canyon, Round Degree."

Red Bull... and there's this one photo where Up, The City of Pendleton, and the Appolloniat " I h o p e t o my mom is holding me ... I don't have very CTUIR," said Curtis. "This takes a ' ft c ontinue w o r k i n g a t t h e many photos of me when I was little ... so I almotivated individual who is willing «/p j„ T ribe, but I a l so w an t t o ways take that one with me everywhere I go." t o make some sacrifices to car on go back to school to evena great tradition. A Potential Happy Q. If you could witness any event of the tually become a pediatric Canyon Princess is a prompt, orgapast, present or future, what would it be? nurse. I want to go to BMCC nized, energetic individual who is Elena: "The 1920's. The music was reready to take on a new challenge."

(Blue Mountain Community ally cool back then. Everybody was always College) and take my pre- Pr i n cess Elena Van Pelt painting her dr e ssed up and really fancy looking, so that In addition, applicants must have a strong network of support who are also committed r equisites to get my CNA , horse's stall at the Round-Up grounds. would be really cool." to the position and who are willing to spend more then be a nursing assistant Appolloniat "I'd like to witness when my for about a year, and then finish school to become a Grandma Virginia Wilkinson Conner was Queen in time than the court on preparing for the events.

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Q. What is your favorite music?

Q. Who do you admire most in life? Why?

Elena: "90's Country or Alternative Rock. Dad likes older country and so does my grandma."

Appolloniat "I listen to a lot of stuff, but if you look at myplaylist, I mostly have Rhianna. She' s just so spunky and is so much fun."

Elena: "My Grandma Kay. I practically grew up with her. Having both my parents work at Tribal Police at the same time, a lot of the times they were asleep ... I would g o s tay with my grandma. She's somebody I still look up to and strive to make proud every day."

Q. What is your best childhood memory?

Appolloniat "I l i ke t hat my c ousin Ashley Wolf, Elena: "My Grandma Kay [Benton], during Round- w h o' s a past Happy Canyon Princess, entered the MaUp, she'd always take me over to the 'pick-up men' and r i n e s and had the strength to do that." ask if I could sit on their horses and get pictures because Q. If you won the lottery, what would you do?

I' ve always loved horses. So I remember one time she Elena: "Pay for college. Buy a car; Buy that Subaru went over there and I was sitting on it and it was the BRZ I want, maybe ahorse too ... yes. I'd buy that little coolest thing ever." grey mare, Lucy, from Toni [Minthorn]. I rode her last Appolloniat "W i n ning the Junior Beauty Pageant y e a r for happy Canyon and Round-Up and all the paduring Round-Up in 2005. It was the very last minute rades before that." that I was going to do it. I was living with my aunt Carla Appol loni at "I'd like to travel the U.S. as much as Conner Green at the time and all I remember was people I can."

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early mornings, and late evenings. The princesses and their crew will spend most weekends representing Happy Canyon throughout the spring and summer.

Once the applications are submitted and reviewed, phone calls will be made for the Happy Canyon Board to interview. At that point, further instruction on who the applicant should bring and what they should wear will be given. Curtis said that those

who are chosen for live interviews are the ones whose applications were the most impressionable.

"Be yourself, you were chosen for an interview because your application was impressive," said Curtis. "Don't be nervous, The Happy Canyon Board will be excited to meet you and learn more about you."

For questions, call the Round-Up Office at 541276-2553 or Curtis at 541-969-2913.

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s Natitayt many of us were raised hearing ancient stories of how the world was created, how animals once all spoke the same language, how humans came to be, and how from these stories we gained a better understanding of our Native world. These stories imparted life lessons on how to interact with each other and how to act as a person in general. In most of our stories, Coyote plays a central character he can be the hero or antihero, he teaches and creates or he demonstrates arrogance, greed and recklessness.

The common thread through many of our Coyote stories is one of teaching. We have learned from these stories about character strengths, weaknesses and attributes. Many of these stories impart lessons regarding personal behavior both good and bad, such as the stories of Elephant Rock, Coyote Going to the Moon, Coyote and the Dam and Coyote and the Other.

It is interesting to note one of the most famous stories from our collective past has an ending like no other, the story of Naysla — the Monster. The story tells us of a time when a Monster attempted to eat the entire world and the only one to save all the living creatures is Coyote. In many of our stories, the protagonist usually ends up learning a lesson in self-humiliation, enlightenment, or self-deprecation. In the story of Naysla, the Monster is incapable of or understanding that its' actions are causing great harm.

Coyote has no alternative but to kill Monster in order to save the land and its' inhabitants.

Our Coyote stories not only describe our past, but also give us a glimpse into our potential futures. Creator's gift of free will allows us to shape our destiny, hopefully for the better. Coyote continues to live among us and really, Coyote is us.

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ll across Indian Country damage is being done to the land, water and air. Since time immemorial, Native People of the Americas have strived to find a balance between using, preserving and protecting the natural resources the Creator provided. The primary goal of colonization over 500 years agowas to extract the Americas' resources and ship them back to Europe. Shortly after the establishment of the United States, the goals and progression of the new republic was to dominate and exploit the abundant natural resources of our Native lands.

Today we continue to see the actions of the dominant society working to extract these natural resources for use both here at home and abroad. The Standing Rock Sioux are fighting to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Navajo Nation is bringing attention to the Gold King Mine spill, the Lakota are still fighting to preserve the sacred Black Hills, and we here at home continue to fight against large scale coal shipments in the Columbia River. The scars of American progression already run deep into the land. The Hanford Nuclear Reservation is so contaminated by radioactive materials and tailings that it will take thousands of years for the land, water and air to be safe again. The over industrial use of the

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Columbia and Willamette rivers around Portland continue to produce poor water quality.

As treaties and executive orders were made and ratified with Native Nations in the 1800s and early 1900s promises were made to ensure our inherent rights to our natural resources would be protected and preserved through the trust responsibility of the United States g Our ancestors and elders called out for these protections explicitly in these contracts between equals. We expected there would always be clean water, clean air, and clean lands. We expected to have access to our traditional foods, medicines and places of worship. Yet, repeatedly promises were broken; the trust responsibility was not upheld.

In our own territory, we have first hand accounts of the failings of the United States governmentto protect our resourcesand trust assets. The federal g attempted to terminate our Tribe in the 1950s in order to access our natural resources, but fortunately our leaders fought to be excluded from this terrible breach of our sovereignty and treaty rights. The inundation of Celilo Falls caused the single largest damage to retu~ing salmon runs, our traditional food, and our economic prosperity - trading of salmon along the banks

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of the Columbia River. For our loss, Tribal members received a pittance of the actual real financial value of this lost resource. Over the past 80 years, the United States g has failed to protect our trust assets as described in this issues article describing a $20-million settlement.

The federal governmentmismanaged our resources, including forestry and land use for pipeline rights-ofway. We all claim these natural resources are of great value to us. We have stories telling us how to protect and preserve these assets. We have songs and prayers to help protect these assets. Yet when the time has come to settle this matter with the United States, the only real way to quantify our loss is with a financial settlement, much as they did for our loss of salmon fisheries at Celilo.

The BOT proposes a majority of the settlement funds go to per capita payments. Yes, many of our People need money, but this will not repair, replenish, preserve or protect what has been lost. How will we, as a People, undo the damages caused by the greater society? How will we respond to the BOT proposal?

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0 UnlnS David Close responds to Recall Petition charges Dear People, I have been unfairly accused of the above untrue allegations. I h ave w o r ked hard in m y c areer and have built a g oo d r e p u t ation . T h e se defamatory statements are totally u n t ru e w it h n o e v i d ence. I believe that because I have exposed wrong doings, there are those who are striking back at me using untrue statements.

It would be impossible to counter these kinds of general statements because I have never carried out these false charges. What I have discovered is that our recall process does not provide our people due process of the law when Codes are simply disregarded at will.

Due process should equate to a neutral forum where a fact finding hearing is meaningfully conducted. Maybe we will learn from this misuse of the recall process. I continue to seek advice and counsel from my elders and traditional leaders in our community.

Since coming home last year, my family has adapted quite well. Valarie and I have three boys living with us; two are attending high school at Nixyaawii Community School and the other just graduated from high school.

It is good to be around my mother, sister, friends and relatives. We are all very happy to be home, with no intentions of going anywhere else.

I may have tried to move along too quickly in certain areas and for this I apologize.

Thank you for reading this message. I would be honored to continue serving in the BOT Secretary position that the General Council elected me.

Yox kalo, David Close

I believe that since I have exposed wrong doings, they are striking back at me using untrue statements.' — David Close. Secretary of the Board of Trustees

The following are the allegation and my response.

Failure to fulfill Constitution and By-laws and BOT's officer's oath of Office.

Answer: I have not failed to fulfill the Constitution and By-laws or my oath of office. The claimed charges are vague and simply general statement (s) that have no basis in fact; thus, making it impossible to respond, other than to deny the broad statement. There are no actions, no facts or no indications of how or when I failed to fulfill the Constitution and By-Laws nor the oath of office.

Violation of BOT Procedures and Policies:

to the General Council even though the BOT and GC Officers asked him not to.

Answer: What information? Impossible to answer.

When did this happen? What was the incomplete and misleading information presented to the General Council? No details or evidence.

Failure to attend and represent the tribe, by using travel monies and not attending meetings.

Answer: When did I misuse travel monies? When did I fail to attend scheduled meetings? No details or evidence. I have never misused travel monies or failed to attend scheduled meetings. I did stay at a different motel than one I was scheduled to stay in once, but that does not mean I failed to attend a scheduled meeting.

Elder Abuse: Defamation and Slander of an elder with misleading and incomplete documentation.

Answer: I have never abused an Elder. There have been no Elder abuse reports filed with the Umatilla Tribal Police, Yellowhawk Senior Services or the Tribal Department of Children and Family Services against me.

That is because I have not defamed or slandered anyone.

Abuse of BOT Secretary Position to access personal files of general council members to further his personal agenda.

Answer: I have requested files and records of two people that the Board supervises under the Tribes' Executive Management Policy. They are concealing those records. I filed in Tribal Court to enforce the Board Secretary's constitutional right to have custody of their files and records. The Judge made a ruling that the entire Board must request the files.

Presented Incomplete and misleading information

etterS to t e itor BOT undermining tribal laws and policies To the Editor.

In 2013 I served as the Tribes Secretary of the Tribal Water Commission and I witnessed the CTUIR Executive Management instruct the Office of Legal Counsel to obstruct the Tribes Water Code Violation Process by coercing the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) staff to hand over all the evidence of their site inspection reports and in an official BOT work session also instructed the Office of Legal Counsel to lie and omit pertinent facts from an official BOT report, and the BOT based their decision on inaccurate and incomplete facts about the illegal timber harvest that amounts to theft of trust resources.

For the past three years I' ve contacted Umatilla Tribal Police Chief, federal and local elected officials in hopes that they would bring it to the attention of the BOT, but it fell on deaf ears. This is not self-governance when the BOT and Executive Management act outside the scope of their authority by undermining the tribal laws and policies they enacted.

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Thanks for Giago column Thank you for printing the column by Tim Giago on the motto "Make America Great Again." It was important for us to read and be reminded of the terrible loss when Indian culture was erased from this land.

For thousands of years Indians co-existed with nature. The climate brought a circle of life, no death.

Indian elders shared their grief to see Mother Earth tom and obliterated. In a few short centuries white

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culture has extinguished the greatness, and endangered future generations with climate extremes.

Even the rain does not move across the land as it once dld i to oul sorrow Mary Cooke, Cove, Ore.

More about Kipp home Enjoyed the article on the old homestead of Robinson and Julia McFarland Minthorn.

Julia's mother was Mary "Hah-Lue" Wapsheli and father was Enoch "Kar-We-Hun" McFarland, her maternal grand folks were Wap-she-li and Al-low-wai-ma.

W ap-she-li was from the Whitebird band and Al low-wai-ma was from the old Joseph band. Ju lia's maternal aunts are Rebecca Wapsheli Moody, Lizzie Johnson Boyd, and Ta-we-wa-ston-my. Her maternal uncle was Amos Wapsheli. The maternal side is buried up at Meadowcreek cemetery near Ferdinand, Idaho.

My mother was Josephine Moody Kauffman and my grandfather was William Moody; his mother was La-stosah, and his father was George Wapsheli Moody, the son of Rebecca Wapsheli. I was given the responsibility to carry the name Al-low-wai-ma by my uncle Allen "Red Horn" Moody. I wish to acknowledge our relative Julia McFarland Minthorn and her descendants, our relatives today. Yox ka'lo.

Carla Kauffman Timentwa Nespelem, Wash.

Vice-chair suggests'commonality' Today I am the General Council Vice Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. My mission is to inspire the people toward better health. We have the reminder to "be healthy" on signs

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as you enter the Umatilla Reservation, so I question the attentiveness of all inside the boundary. The direction of Indian people has been skewed by ringing bells and seasoned popcorn.

We have a driving force that lacks common goals. I will share a few points.

First, the questions from our General Council lay idle, so that frustrated murmurs result in disbelief to a Board of Trustee staff. The appearance of arrogance by trustees for an elected official has been subjected to a recall.

Commonality is the basis of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The commonwealth of our current BOT staff is in need of checks and balances. The sickness of making a shortcut of dismissing a member by recall will make no remedy to one that can simply apologize or retract statements.

Second, I must give everything I have to please the children. The choice to better our children will never fade. Yet, where does the discipline begin, how does it begin? Has discipline been adopted? Will it have a hold on the reservation as a bylaw?

The people in office do as they will. That kind of human nature for survival If the people in office have to be subjected to choice of a prosperity level of select, then the human nature of survival by destruction is then decided.

We don't want to fight. We want to be. W e talked and fought and prevailed. Th e choice to defend an unearthed man from thousands of years ago makes international news plus history.

The choices of this empire today 2016 as the CTUIR will not last. We as tribal people know where we want to be. Encourage what we want to do.

Thank You, Kyle McGuire X-1587 CTUIR General Council Chairman

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Weigh Station Fire. The proposed salvage harvest would remove all commercially viable trees killed or injured by the fire with some additional mastication treatment.

Timber Harvest is listed as a conditional use (Land Development Code $3.290) within the G-1 Zone subject to approval criteria in CTUIR Land Development Code Sections 6.015 and 4.025.

The hearings will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m.in the Nixya'awii Governance Center Wanaq'it Conference Room on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR. The public is entitled and encouraged to attend the hearings and to submit oral or written testimony regarding the requests. To obtain further information contact the Tribal Planning Office at, 46411 Timine, Pendleton, OR 97801 or call (541)429-7518.

n i i n I s Fil C U-1 - 2 —A p plicants/Owners Ernie and Lori Strahm, 15760 Meadowlake Road, Carlton, OR 97111 are seeking approval to conduct a timber harvest. Subject NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Natural properties are identified as Tax Lots 301 and 302 Resources Commission of the Confeder- on Umatilla County Assessor's map 1N34, zoned ated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation G-1 (Big Game Grazing Forest) having a com(CTUIR) will hold the following public hearings. bined total of 10 acres. Property situs address is C n i i n I s Fil C -1 - 1 —Ap p li- 70531 Evergreen Lane, Pendleton OR 97801. cant CTUIR Department of Natural Resources, According to the application, approximately 90% of the acreage was involved in the recent Weigh 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR 97801 is seeking approval to conduct a timber harvest on Station Fire and the proposed salvage harvest is approximately 93.9 acres of subject properties: to remove merchantable trees which were killed Allotments 1137, 775, 610B, 719, 620, 631, 899B or will die due to the fire. owned by individual Tribal members and Trust n i i n I U s Fil C -1 —Applicant AllotmentT839 and Tax Lots 500, 600 and 900 on Umatilla County Assessors Tax Map 1N3506 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer Street NE, Ste. C, Salem, OR owned by CTUIR and zoned G-1, Big Game Grazing Forest. The proposed salvage harvest is 97301 is seeking approval to conduct a timber to remove merchantable trees which were killed harvest. Subject property involves 93 acres of or injured by the recent Weigh Station Fire, to land within the 1-84 Oregon Department of Transprevent additional insect infestation and prepare portation Rights Of Way zoned G-1 (Big Game Grazing Forest) that was involved in the recent for reforestation.

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Land Buy Back Program Informational Booth

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Um a t i lla Elders Day Event — at Wildhorse Casino 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. Pendleton, Or.

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September 9,2016. Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 m

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Land Owners — Nez Perce Tribe, Yakama Nation, and Colville Tribe INTERESTED TRIBAL LAND OWNERS

The goal of the outreach is to raise awareness and educate owners about the Buy-Back Program to facilitate informed decision making by landowners regarding fractionated land, which includes individuals understanding their land, their options, financial implications of land consolidation, rules applicable to owning fractionated land, and how to get more information. Please come by if: YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE TWO TRIBES' ONGOING STATUS OF THE LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR OPTIONS FOR THE LAND BUY BACK PROGRAM PLEASE NOTE — ALTHOUGH THIS IS A ELDER EVENT, BOTH TRIBES ENCOURAGE ANY/ALL LAND OWNER TO COME VISIT THIS BOOTH DURING THIS TIME

Contact Information Nez Perce Tribe- Scherri Greene, Outreach Specialist Work (208) 843-2253 X 4822 or Cell (208) 790-8846 Yakama Nation — Brandon Mansfield, Land Buy Back Program Coordinator Cell (509) 985-2078

Colville Tribe — Margie Hutchinson, Fiduciary Trust Officer Work (509) 634-2314 or Cell (509) 322-7712 Pleasenote: Therearenodeterminationsmadeonwhowillreceiveano er nordoesthis uaranteeano erwillbemadeto o u thisis strict/ in ormational on/ or makin an in ormeddecision. Please discuss thisamon our amil and relativesto ensure this decision/sr/ ht r o u . Thank ou or ourtimeandattentiontothistimesensitivenotice.

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PUBLIC MEETING ON POND CEMETERY The CemeteryManagement Team issponsoring two public meetings to hear public comments about the need to expand the Pond Cemetery.

The meetings will be held on September 28, 2016 at 5:00 pm and September 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm at the Nixyaawii Governance Center's Cayuse-Umatilla Conference. The meeting will be facilitated by Teara Farrow Ferman, Cultural Resources Protection Program Manager. If you would like more information please contact Teara at 541-276-3447 or tearafarrowferman@ctuir.org.

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T HE UMATILLA BASIN WATE R S H E D COUNCILis hiring an Executive Director position to fulfill the day to day management of council operations. Duties include grant development and administration, project management, outreach/education, and staff supervision. Preferred qualifications include a bachelors or higher degree in natural resources or a relevant field.

Pay $45-55kDOE. Please send resume, three professional reference contacts and a cover letter to director@umatillawc.org.

Executive Director Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission CRITFC's mission is to coordinate the efforts of the four Commission member tribes (Warm Springs, Umatilla, Yakama, and Nez Perce) to restore salmon to the Columbia River Basin, and to uphold the treaty rights of these sovereign nations. We seek a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director of the Commission. Through a staff of approximately 100+ employees, and at the direction of the Commission, the Executive Director initiates strategies and manages all activities of the finance, administrative, research and development, legal, and law enforcement functions; developsand recommends programs designed to meet the Commission goals; implements policies and proceduresapproved by the Commission; and serves as a highly visible spokesperson for the Commission and its member tribes.

This position requires an education or experience level equivalent to a Master Degree; considerable knowledge of the Columbia River Treaty Tribes, histories and cultures; working knowledge of Indian Law; specific working knowledge of tribal treaties especially as they apply to fishing rights; working knowledge of contract and grant management; computer literacy; highest integrity; excellent communication and public speaking skills; and proven skills in management of all business functions. Frequent travel including possible international travel is required. Hiring preference will be given to enrolled members of the Commission member tribes.

Please send a cover letter, completed application, resume and six professional references, by October 10 to CRITFC, Attn: HR, 700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 1200 Portland, OR 97232, or fax to (503) 235-4228, or email to HR@criffc. org. See position details and information about CRITFC and our tribes at www.criffc.org.

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CTUIR Weather information summarizes data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station from Aug. 1-28.

The average daily temperature was 72.2 degrees with a high of 98 degrees on Aug. 13 and a low of 46 degrees on Aug. 23.

Total precipitation to date in August was 0.07a with greatest 24hr average 0.07aAug. 8. One day out of the month had precipitation level greater than .01 inches with zero days greater than 0.10 inches and with zero days greater than 0.50".

The averagewind speed was 8.9 mph with a sustained max speed of 40 mph from the west on Aug. 2.

A peak speed of49 mph occurred from the west on Aug. 2. The dominant wind direction was from the west.

There were 26 clear, 2 partly cloudy and 0 cloudy day(s) in the month of August. Air Quality Index values remained stable in the low range throughout the month of August.

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Vice Chair Kyle McGuire

Special General Council Agenda Treasurer Rosenda Shippentower

When: Sept.22 at5:30 p.m .

Where: Nixyaawii Governance Center in the General Council Chambers

Secretary Jiselle Halfmoon

Secretary David Close

Community Watch Housing Office at 5:30 p.m.: Upcoming meeting: Sept, 29

Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl

At-large BOT Members: Armand Minthorn General Council contact Info Office: 541X29-7378 Justin Quaempts Email: Generalcouncil@ctuir.org Aaron Ashley Meeting updates and information on: www.ctuir.org/government/general-council Woodrow Star

Community Forum June 27 at Senior Center - Potluck 5:30 p.m.8 Meeting 6 p.m Agenda: Office of Child Support: Projects 8 Partners

CTUIR Executive Team:

Director: Davi d Tove y

Deputy Director: Debra C roswell

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Pendleton Pioneer Chapel received three prestigious awards in 2009

+ The Oregon Funeral Directors Association Award of Funeral Service Excellence + The Best Of Eastern Oregon Award as voted by the readers of the East Oregonian

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+ Pendleton Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business of the Year

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UMATI LL A — It w a s a p o w - w o w referred to as "history" in the making.

Some said that it had taken "years" for it to become a reality.

The unconventional inaugural event was held at Tw o R i v ers Correctional Facility (TRCI) with 63 inmates participating and seven orderly inmate workers roaming the grounds. In addition, there were 27 volunteers from Red Lodge Transition Services, a non-profit organization, and over 50 guests in attendance.

According to Trish Jordan, Executive Director of Red Lodge, TRCI was the last institution in the Oregon Department of Corrections to host the annual pow-wow and many inmates expressed their gratitude that the Aug. 20 event had finally arrived.

"It's been a lot of work so far," said i nmate Dan Vernetti a Tl i ngit N a t i v e from Kake, Alaska. "We' ve been working on this 'one day' for the last three years."

Rick Emerick, Recreation Specialist at TRCI, said the prison Administration pushed hard to make theevent happen but some assistance was necessary.

"I was asked to head this up an d with this being all new to me I needed a lot of help," Emerick said. "I was given the contact information for Trish Jordon ... she helped me so much and I am so appreciative of all the hard work she has

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get out they will have a healthy activity that they can participate in." ',I, In addition to the pow-wow and the x institution's regular visiting hours, fam,' I, r ily picnics have been held for five years during summers. However, inmates Michael Leonard and Lee Miller explained that the difference between the picnics and the pow-wow is how pa rticipants can engage.

At picnics inmates are restricted to designated areas wit h t h ei r s p ecific guests, whereas at the pow-wow they can interact with everyone involved.

"There you' re segregated to family, with this you can mingle around more," said Leonard who has ties to the Chickasaw and Blackfoot nations. "... and if you hadn't been raised in your culture, it's a way to get m touch with it."

"Have you ever been to the visiting Standing behind the Tradifional dancer William Merrill, from leff, Isinmate Patrick Grey hugging Judith Wiifiams. Angel Wells is holding onto inmate Michael Benson wlfh Michael Benson Jr. next fo them roomsI n asked guest Denise Barron. and far nghtis inmateorderly and photographer Jacob Anthony. In fuff regafiais dancer Wifft'am Mem'll. "You' re separated by a table ... being here, it's nice to have the closeness and done." and friends together but the opportunity the intimacy," she said as she locked arms In addition to her w ork organizing to interact with other people. I think they with Vernetti. the pow-wow, Jordan helped make &y [inmates] appreciate it more than we "We get to be us here," said Vernetti.

"We' re not in their box . .. we' re with bread and brought 20 ribbon shirts for think they do." inmates to use.

Naomi Strawser was in the audience family. For a few hours we' re free. n Inmates saw the importance in the representing as the Queen of the Lakota Oyate Ki Club, a Native American activipow-wow.

"This is significant because there' s ties club at Oregon State Penitentiary that so many tribes here fights for Native reli... this is t h e o n l y gious rights. Strawt ime we can al l b e s er holds a d e g r ee together," said Jack in Crim i nal Justice Retaset, a Shuswap and works at a drug Indian from B r i t i sh and alcohol mental Columbia. "I'm fortuhealth facility. While nate to have a ribbon in college she began I I jj shirt on. attending pow-wows T he o p e n i n g behind bars with Red Lodge and has been prayer was offered by Art McConville, who volunteering since.

"For people to enis a Red Lodge volt unteer and member gage in their culture of the Confederated a nd th eir r e l i g i o n , Tribes of the Umatilla it helps heal historiIndianReservation. cal and generational "It's pretty great," trauma," said Strawser. "Helping people said McConville, "not Art McConville of the Umatifla Indian re-engage with their Reservation speaks to the crowd shortly Inmate Paul Stover, a CTUIR Tribal member, families is what I' ve • " ng • y befor e giving the opening prayer. smudges inmateShaun Johnson.

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Far-reaching tribal solidarity displayed at pipeline protest C ANNO N B A L L , N . D . - Nat i v e Americans from reservations hundreds of miles away from North Dakota have joined the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's growing protest against a $3.8 billion four-state oil pipeline that they say could disturb sacred sites and impact drinking water for 8,000 tribal members and millions further downstream.

About 30 people have been arrested in recent weeks and the company has temporarily stopped construction. A federal judge will rule before Sept. 9 on whether construction can be halted on the Dakota Access pipeline, which will pass through Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation held a supply drive in the month of August in support of the protest. One supply drive was held by Lyndsi Lewis and another by Alyssa Breazeale, who grew up in Standing Rock. Supplies that were donated to the drive included Walmart gift cards, water, jackets, and tents.

"It's probably in the upper end of a couple thousand dollars," said Lewi s in regard to the monetary value of the donated supplies.

Breazeale, along with other friends and family, p r o v i ded 100 pounds of elk and deer meat as well as a freezer full of salmon. Shortly after the supply drive ended, Breazeale made the almost 17 hour road trip to the Sacred Stone Camp in order to deliver the goods. She said she hopes to make a second trip in September. " I'm g o in g b e cause I w a n t t o d o something. I can't just sit here and let it happen" said Breazeale. "Growing up on the plains with my grandmother, I heard stories that something like this was gonna happen and now here it is."

"From a personal standpoint, anytime oil companies come in and put the detrimental risk of poisoning our water and land, that's something worth standing up for," said Lewis. "It's said that you can go weeks without eating but only a couple days without water."

I n mi d - A u g u s t W o o d r o w S t ar , a CTUIR Board of Trustees member and father to Breazeale, said that the board didn't currently have a policy regarding oil pipelines which was why no official action had been made regarding support of the protest.

"We have environmental issues on our side with the gas pipelines that come through here but we have a different tact.

We focus on building relationships with the politicians that are leading the issues of our resources ...we don't want to hurt our own cause because our people come first," said Star.

A few weeks later on A ug . 29, the CTUIR BOT approved a letter in support of the Souix-led efforts at Standing Rock.

In the letter it stated, "... we are offering our support in your valiant protest and remarkable leadership in opposing

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the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing your homelands ... Your cause is g rowing and we' re proud of our ow n Tribal and community m embers who have expressed support or provided assistance ... The project is a threat to the natural enviornment and endagers the health and security of many Americans ... We feel if your sovereign rights are being negatively impacted it has similar impact on all Tribes."

Meet a few more of the people camping out near the confluence of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers in southern North Dakota: WAMBLI JOHNSON was supposed to begin third grade last week in northern Arizona's Black Mesa, on the Navajo Nation. Instead, she rode horses, saw buffalo up close for the first time and made new friends from other tribes.

"T hi s i s school," t h e s o f t-spoken 11-year-old who speaks Navajo as her first language said of her experience outside of the 2.3 million-acre reservation.

It was Wambli wh o p ersuaded her mother, Osh, to make the daylong drive and join members of nearly 100 tribes and other protesters from around the country after hearing about the protest through relatives and social media.

On Aug. 25, Wambli presented protest organizers with $150 she earned selling her homemade laundry detergent soap door-to-door in one of the poorest and most remote communities on the Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. It took her nearly a month to raise the money, one $2 to $4 soap at a time. Her pitch: "I don't want water to be poisoned,"' she said.

It wasn't a tough sell, said Wambli, whose own home has no running water and instead has to be hauled in, a chore in which she helps.

"We know water is life,"' Osh Johnson said.

VIVIAN JOHNSON's first few years were spent living in t r aditional Sioux teepee on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in north-central South Dakota.

For the past several weeks, the 65-yearold, her four children and seven grandchildren have been making teepees and tents their home at the protest site.

"I'm here to save our water and to save our children,"' she said.

Johnson, visibly exhausted, said she intended to stay "as long as it takes"' until the pipeline plan is killed.

"It's a shame it has to be this way," Johnson said. "I'm tired. And I'm tired of the people fighting over this. I just want peace and this pipeline to go away."

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Fish and Wildlife Commission Finalizes 2016 Treaty Hunting Regulations From Jeremy Wolf, Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman This year changes to the CTUIR Hunting Regulation have occurred. It was and is with great concern of the Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) to weigh the possibilities and opportunities for our Tribal hunters while also considering the level of regulation based upon traditions and preservation for our future generations. By definition this is an organic process and collaborations with our people and traditions, staff, accepted science and law will be a constant to determine short term and long term solutions. As Tribal Members you are always welcome and invited to provide input to the FWC individually or collectively at our bi-monthly meetings held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The FWC would like to thank all those provided input individually, at our meetings, at the Aug. 5 Hunter's Forum and in writing to help us come to resolve on the four proposed 2016 Hunting Regulation change proposalson Rocky Mountain Elk, Moose, Bison and Upland Game Birds.

Below I' ve identified the four proposals as they were approved and Ratified after the month of public comment: Rocky Mountain Elk season resolve; Season: September 1-30, 2016 with Bag Limit: Closed to Branch Antlered Bull Rifle Hunting.

Only spike bulls and antlerless elk can be hunted with rifle. Archery hunting of any elk permitted.

Moose season resolve; Season: Closed in support of establishment of viable populations in the Blue Mountains of Oregon andWashington.

Bison season resolve; Season: December 16, 2016 — February 28, 2017. Bag Limit: Any bison March 1 -16. Special tags and pre-hunt orientation required. See synopsis for details.

Season: March 1- March 16, 2017. Bag Limit: Closed to cow hunting- Bulls and calves only Upland Game Bird; QUAIL, PHEASANT, TURKEY PARTIDGE8 CHUKAR Season: Open Year Round. Either Sex.

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Prizes included everything from pizzas to folding chairs.

Fun L e a ts at th e Community Picnic Rose Sohappy and Marie "Butch" Dick sit in the shade following their meal at the Community Picnic held each year at the July Grounds.

An estimated 450 people attended the gathering, which lasted about two hours.

Solomana Malumaleumu was working hard to blow up a balloon at the Community Picnic. The turnout was smaller, according to Housing Director Marcus Luke, probably because it was competing against the Umatilla County Fair and because backpacks were not distributed.

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rib'>~ Tanner Michael, in black, and Archie Broncheau Jr. flipped hotdogs and hamburgers at the barbecue. What food was left over was donated to the First Foods Festival, which took place three days later on Aug. 13.

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Congratulations to Teata Oatman - the first recipient of the Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

T eata O a t ma n r e c e n t l y graduated from Nixyaawii Community School on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, where she is a n e n r olled member.

We are proudto announce Ms. Teata Oatman as the 2016 Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce Scholarship recipient.

Teata graduated from Nixyaawii Community School in May and has enrolled at the University of Idaho in Moscow to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education.

Throughout high school, she participated in several extra circular activities including sports, student government, print making, and pow-wow.

Teata carried a 3.79 GPA through graduation and delivered the Salutatorian speech at her graduation.

Congratulations Teata and best of luck in the future!

The Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is a $500 award offered yearly to students within the Chamber's service area.

More information regarding the scholarship will be available on our website in early 2017.

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PENDLETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oregon's Poet Laureate said she "observes and listens" to find inspiration and "tries to find happiness in life" when she writes her poetry and anthologies.

Elizabeth Woody read some of her newest poems and offered insight into her writing process when she spoke Aug. 19 to a standing-room-only audience at the Pendleton Center for the Arts.

Woody was born on the Navajo Nation reservation but has lived most of her life in Oregon and is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

She was appointed in April by Gov. Kate Brown to be Oregon's eighth Poet Laureate. In that capacity, Woody will offer between six and 20 public readings each year across the state. A 20-person committee of cultural leaders, writers and poets recommended Woody for the two-year position.

For someone who was kicked out of high school, Woody has compiled an impressive academic resume, whi ch includes a bachelor's degree in Humanities from The Evergreen State College in

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At Pendleton's First Draft W r i t ers Series, Woody said she wanted to be an artist, focusing on photography, but a hiccup with her high school principal sent her in a new direction.

"I went to a PSU workshop and it was, like, writing about Brussel sprouts so I went to AIAI (American Indian Institute of the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico )," she said. At A IA I t eachers told her to bring her experiences with her to class.

"They told me 'you' re going to create a style of your own. Whether you share it with th e w o rl d i s y ou r d e cision,'" Woody said.

During a question-and-answer period, Woody told one young listener to "build up the courage to do big stuff ... don' t limit yourself."

Poetry, Woody said, "is like liberation" and writing is "as easy as breathing so just breathe."

She told the audience to recognize that they cannot attain perfection but "you can be as powerful as you are meant to be."

Woody's collections of poetry includes Hand Into Stone, which was reprinted as Seven Hearts, Seven Hands, winner of the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation, and Luminaries of the Humble published in 1994. She has published essays and short fiction, won the William Stafford Memorial Award in Poetry from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association in 1994, and was a poetry finalist for an Oregon Book Award the year prior. In addition to her writing, Woody also illustrated Sherman Alexie's poetry collection Old Shirts and

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She founded the Northwest Native American Writers Association and is a founding board member for Soapstone, Inc., which supports women writers.

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2016 graduates heading off te cellege Several tribal students, including all four officers of the Youth Council, have or soon will be starting college classes.

Two of the students -Alyssa Farrow and Olivia Simpson - have their college costs paid by scholarships, primarily including the Gates Memorial Scholarship.

Youth Council officers attending college in the fall include Farrow, Cece Hoffman,Lennox Lewis and Kelsey Burns.

Scholarships cover the gamut between community colleges and major universities.

With the $500,000 Gates Millennium Scholarship that Farrow is

receiving to attend Stanford University, Nixyaawii graduates earned scholarships that total more than $560,000.

Teata Oatman, a graduate of Nixyaawii Community School, landed handfuls of scholarships totalling more than $19,000.

Colleges also are diverse.

Donya Fegan is attending Yale and Brehana Shandiin Horton-Moreno is attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

The following are stories about a few of the students who will be starting college in September.

Alyssa Farrow A lyssa Farrow i n t ends to take ful l advantage of the Gates Millennial Scholarship, which pays up to half a million dollars toward her education.

Farrow wants to be a medical doctor or surgeon, but also likes the idea of research.

"It's not going to be easy," said Farrow, the 17-year-old daughter of Alanna Nanegos and Bear Farrow. "There are so many terms you have to know. It's a whole different ballgame with the classes you need to take."

This summer, Farrow' s i n t erest in medicine was only strengthened by an eight-week research internship at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center.

She studied the effects of historical trauma on diabetes patients.

"Tribal members have no idea what o r how h i s t o r ical t r a um a p l ay s i n t o their lifestyle — loss of culture, genocide, relocation, forced to learn English for hundreds of years. It's hard for people to think about. You have to think about how our ancestors coped before they were introduced to alcohol and drugs."

Farrow said many people don't know what goes on in their bodies and how something like diabetes is so detrimental physically and mentally. Some diabetics, she thinks, either don't believe or won' t accept the fact that they have the disease.

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know what kind of diabetes they have.

They don't know what goes in your body affects the liver and pancreas, or how insulin and sucrose all works — or how it doesn't work. One patient at Yellowhawk didn't even know they have diabetes and they' ve had it for ten years."

Farrow applied for an internship in

January of 2016 with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestion and kidney (NIDDK) disease, STEP-UP Program, she was accepted and paid to work with a medical center in her area. Alyssa chose Yellowhawk .

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Teata Oatman Teata Oatman, who will be the first in her family to attend college, starts classes at the University of Idaho this month.

A N i x y a a wi i C o m m u n i t y S c h o o l graduate, Oatman several scholarships to help in her quest to earn a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education.

In addition to the $3,000 per semester scholarship from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Oatman won $2,500 per semester from a Cobell Scholarship, $500 from the Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce, $500 from Wells Fargo Bank, $250 from Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts, and $250 from Mid-Co Bus Company. She was one of six students from across the country to receive $250 in an All Native High School Team scholarship.

O atman, 18, is th e o l d est o f f o u r children. Wilbur is 16 and a junior at NCS, Eva is 12 and a seventh grader at Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton, and Emily is four-and-a-half months old.

It will be little Emily who will tug hardest on Oatman's heart when she leaves.

Emily is often perched on Teata's hip or riding a stroller pushed by her older sister.

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She has been a Longhouse dancer for years, now participating in fancy, traditional and jingle.

Oatman and others d anced for m a n y e vents, includin g the Oregon School Board Association conference in Portland.

She is last year' s queen of the Young Nations Celebration Pow-wow that takes place in Lapwai, Idaho.

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"It's going to be really hard to leave h er," said Oatman, who w o r ked t h i s summer in the CTUIR After School program and Tribal Daycare where Emily spent time as well.

Oatman played volleyball and basketball at Nixyaawii where her favorite subject was Umatilla as a second language. After four years, she's speaks well enough to try to teach her sisters.

Native Program at UI where Sydelle (Harrison) Samuels is coordinator.

"In ten years I see myself back on the r e s e rvation helping with my degree and working w ith children in education," O a t m a n said in her thankyou note to t h e N i x y aawii Chamber of Commerce.

"Going away to college is not going to be e a sy, but it will be a good chance for me to go experience new things on my own."

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Moving on to college Below are graduates from Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School who are, or plan to, attend college. Many have received significant scholarship financing.

Graduates from other schools, as provided by area schools and the Education Department, also are listed.

Scholarship information was not submitted for all the students.

Ira Ashley — Portland State University — Burger King scholarship $1,000 and Eastern Promise $1,000.

Fredy Campos — Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC).

Alyssa Farrow - Gates Millenium Scholarship $500,000, Brehana Shandiin Horton-Moreno — University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Crow's Shadow Institute of Art $250.

Desiree Maddern — BMCC — Oregon Eastern Promise $1,000 and Pendleton Best Coffee Company $500.

Lennox Lewis — BMCC — Oregon Eastern Promise $1,000 and Pendleton BestCoffee Company $500.

Hunter Melton — University of Oregon — UO Pathway Scholarhsip $28,000 over four years and Oregon Eastern Promise $1,000.

Teata Oatman — University of Idaho — Ul Diversity Scholarship, Cobell Scholarship $5,000, Wells Fargo Scholarship $5,000, Mary Hall Niccolls Scholarship, Tribal Excellence Scholarship, Crow's Shadow $250, Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce scholarship $500, Mid-Columbia Bus Company scholarship$250, and the AIGC All America Indian Academic Team scholarship $250.

Abigail Ward — Portland Community College.

Kelsey Burns -Lane Community College Peyton Hall - E a s t ern Oregon University Cece Hoffman - University of WashingtonOlivia Simpson - Oregon Institute of Technology - Gates Millenium Scholarship $500,000.

Daniel Melton - Lane Community College Donya Fegan - Yale Jayd Eke - Yakama Valley Community College.

Alyssa Treloar - BMCC. Katlyn Spencer - Central Oregon Community College.

Nathan Tate - Lane Community College.

Elena Van Pelt - Oregon Coast Culinary Institute.

Deshon Dick - BMCC. Charles Van Pelt - Santa Fe Community College.

Daniel Picard - Brigham Young University.

Merrily Jones - Pacific University Oregon.

More than likely there are others who plan to attend college and the CUJ apologizes if any were missed.

Family and friends should email cuj@ ctuir. org to provide more information.

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A LEGACY for the GENERATIONS: Happy Canyon Indian Pageant & Wild West Show turns 100

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appy Canyon was a real place along the Umatilla River near Nolin. Do you know where Nolin was? There's an Indian place name for that vicinity, too.

Starting Friday, Sept. 2, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute opens a new exhibit on the 100th anniversary of the Happy Canyon Night Show and Jackson Sundown's All-Around Cowboy Championship title — just in time for Pendleton Round-Up events that run from Sept. 12-17.

In any Nolin is an unincorporated community about given year, eight miles southeast of approximately Echo on the Umatilla River.

The Nolin area was called 800 "Happy Canyon" by Adam "Ad" W. Nye, 1860s settler,

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for the spirit of the people who lived there. Pisxuwiyipa meaning 'has rabbitbrush' place, is the original name for the site.

Behind the scenes, the and Happy history and make-up of the all-volunteer four-nightsCanyon story a-year show has had its come to life. twists and turns. The night show initially served as light evening entertainment on Pendleton's Main Street following the daily rodeo. A rodeo program from September 1912: "Third District E astern Oregon Fair in pavilion opens at 7:00 pm. Good exhibits, music, and vaudeville entertainment, including Boyd and Ogle's one ring circus..."

However, the nation's nostalgic pre-occupation with wild west-type shows favored a historic look back at the wild and wooly days of early Pendleton

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In 1917, realizing the show was incomplete without its native neighbors' story, a new collaboration was necessary.

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Originally written by prominent Pendleton attorney Roy Raley, the early night show changed with the help of his friend and prominent tribal figure, Anna Cash Cash Minthorn Wannassay. Together, they revised the script starting in 1917 through 1923, adding a substantial amount of regional and Tribal history which roughly comprises the first half of the show. The show watched today follows the same narrative outline they created with minor additions and modifications over time.

The show venue and name changed along with script changes but it remains true to format as an Indian pageant or tableau followed by a Wild West show, and is now the longest continuously running Wild West pageant in U.S. history.

By design, a pageant is an elaborate public spectacle or exhibition illustrative of the history of a place, institution or the like. Typically, pageants have no speaking parts and are heavily reliant on costumes, props, sets and animated action. W ild West shows rely on livestock, daring, and guns to liven the action.

Cultural typecasts are a mainstay of both — from war bonnets to coonskin caps.

In any given year, approximately 800 volunteers make the lights, music, sets, and Happy Canyon story come to life. Indian and non-Indian players come together to celebrate their shared history in serious and humorous depictions. What occurs fleetingly in the Indian home life scene, the meeting with Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea, the Treaty scene, and the war party is grounded in actual events of local tribal nations and newcomers to the region.

One of the most important aspects of the show is the uninterrupted participation of families who pass roles down from one generation to the next. As long-time participant Marjorie Waheneka remembers, "I played multiple parts. Whichever grandma took my hand and told me what to do. I picked berries.

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Later in life, I was the narrator. Then, as the grandma in the teepee with the little warriors — my grandma started in that role — which then went to my mother, and now it's me."

So it is too, with the Indian clothing. Heirloom buckskin dresses and shirts, headdresses, and horse trappings are also passed down through families as roles are passed down.

A newly released book on Happy Canyon gives an insider view of the show. Author and longtime participant Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner stresses the special nature of this long running, locally controlled and performed, evening pageant under the stars: "The magic of Happy Canyon is not easy to describe. In fact, no written history expresses the true feelings of those who lived it. For those who have participated as actors, volunteered behind the scenes

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& Legacy — Jackson Sundown and Happy Canyon A Century Later." The exhibit features images, video excerpts, and memorabilia of America's longest running community pageant as well as details about Sundown's riding prowess and family. It also includes traditionally beaded arts representing the sport of rodeo. The show runs through Oct. 29.

Opening day for the exhibit is free and author Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner will sign copies of her new book, Happy Canyon: A History of the World's Most Unique Indian Pageant and Wild West Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Museum Store.

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or watched the show in the last one hundred years, Happy Canyon is a true link to the past."

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recall petition.

The Tribal Court granted the CTUIR's motion for summary judgment, which means there were no disputes about the facts of the case and that it is not necessary to go to trial.

In his written complaint, Close contended that the EC should conduct an investigation into the election process because it did not follow requirements of the CTUIR Election Code. The EC asked for clarification from the BOT and received notice from the Board to proceed as required by the Constitution opinion.

According to the Judge's opinion, the findings were that: The EC thoroughly did its job. The BOT reviewed the recall petition and made findings and determinations as to form and signatories and referred the matter to the EC for recall election.

Members of the BOT signed the recall petition and reviewed the petition for referral to the EC. This is not a conflict of interest under law or t r ibal policy.

Ethical consideration can be made by each BOT member who signed.

The charges contained in the recall petition are clear and in writing, pursuant to the Constitution. They are general and understandable, subject to response.

The merit of such charges is determined by the electorate of the General Council.

On June 20, 2016, the BOT voted to approve the recall petition with findings and charges as set forth on the recall petition.

This is a making of findings and determinations pursuant to the Constitution.

The BOT, during it s d eliberations and discussion, determined the recall petition was in proper form pursuant to the Constitution. It also determined it was not fully compliant with the Election Code in what it d etermined was technicality.

"The lack of technicality," the ruling states, "is of what Dr. Close complains.

The form required by the Election Code includes warnings, in capitalized bold 10 font print, about threats and coercion, and that signatures are final and may not be removed at a later time."

H owever, the C o ur t r u l ed , t h o se technicalities are not contained in the petition for recall.

The opinion of the court is as follows: . . The General Coun cil ha s t h e power and authority to amend the Constitution to include provisions changing or restricting the recall process. Statutes or codes may be enacted without voter approval which bolster or are consistent with constitutional requirements. Any clause or requirement of any statute not consistent with the constitution is not enforceable.

"Such is the case here. The Election Code while bolstering the recall process is inconsistent by its added restrictions of warning and font size. The guarantee of a fair election is required by the Constitution and its requirements as to form.

That has always been understood and practiced since the Constitution's adoption. Any concerns about the purpose or need for such warnings in capitalization are addressed by criminal and civil laws, including regulation by th e Election Commission. No suspect election conduct is evident." "

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Some 95,605 new voters were registered based on interactions at the DMV from Jan. 1 through July 31. In addition, DMV executed a "look back" at those who visited the DMV in 2014 and 2015 and did not register. That phase resulted in an additional 126,592 new voters.

The Brennan Center for Justice analyzed the impact of Oregon's automatic voter registration and called Oregon "the Usain Bolt of voter registration." They went on to say "automatic voter registration is already making a big difference in Oregon. While other states are dragging their feet on voting rules, Oregon is racing ahead."

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20'i6 grads take next academic step Cece Hoffman

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Cece Hoffman is excited about changi ng her residency from th e U m a t i l l a Indian Reservation to the University of Washington in Seattle.

The 18-year-old d a u ghter of Shay Hoffman and Cara Thompson plans to study "public health" and is contemplating a minor in sociology or global health.

"I want to help organize what should be done to m ak e p e ople healthier," Hoffman said. "That could be research or promotion of better health. I don't really want patients. I'm looking at the big picture, the broader sense of figuring out what needs to be done."

Hoffman was accepted at the University of Oregon, Lewis and Clark College, and Portland State University, but UW was her first choice.

"The campus is beautiful and there' s history there too. And school spirit. It was the little things. Kickoff week is the largest in the country," she said.

Hoffman intends to take part in what is offered — tutoring, mentorships and internship — from the Office of Min or Affairs and Diversity, and also is pleased that UW has a longhouse and cultural center.

This summer, Hoffman spent time as an intern at Cayuse Technologies and traveled to Philadelphia for two weeks.

In her final year at Pendleton High School, she was treasurer of the CTUIR Youth Council, senior class president, a member of National Honor Society, an Astra volunteer, a member of the Foreign Language Club (she's learning Spanish ), and played basketball and ran cr oss country. Her cum u l ative grade point average was 3.9.

Hoffman said she's more excited than nervous and is ready to become involved in the university activities.

"I love this school," she said.

Lennox Lewis has used a summer internship to further cement his plans to study for and land a job in communications.

Like many of his Nixyaawii Community School graduates, Lewis will attend Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton this fall.

Lewis has worked this summer with the Communications Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla In-

"My plan is to someday find a goodpaying job and start me own family," he s aid, "eventually working my up u n t i l I'm able to build a house (or ranch) out in Cayuse with my friends Chandler (Case) and Tiya-Po Farrow."

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"This summer has brought me endless opportunities and teachings," Lewis said in a statement he prepared for this story.

"I' ve written small briefs and articles for the paper (Confederated Umatilla Journal) and it has improved my writing and has given me insights on my future with communications," Lewis said.

Hunter Melton Hunter Melton may not be Indian but he plans to take Native American studies classes this fall at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

The son of Randall and Katrina Melton, Hunter is undecided between majors in anthropology and wildlife management.

At any rate, Melton wants to return to Eastern Oregon after obtaining a bachelor's degree but won't rule continuing his education in a master's program.

He also wants to continue his love for the game of basketball with hopes of playing at the college level. Melton received many honors for his hoop prowess including being named to the Oregon State Class A firstteam all-star team, Player of the Year in the Old Oregon League Conference, and first team Class A state tour n a men.

But he knows an education is paramount to his future.

Simpson is a recipient of the muchcoveted Gates Millennium Scholarship, which will pay for all college expenses up to and including a graduate degree.

She plans to study medical imaging, but said in A p ri l t h at, since receiving the Gates, she may look at a pre-med pathway.

Simpson, the daughter of Patri cia Ball and Joe Simpson, said she wants to "get out of here" before determining her career route.

"Right now I don't want to come back, but I probably will come back one day," she said.

T he internship has provided m or e than communication skills.

"These months have been amazing both in the office and in life itself," he said. "Showing me how mature you must be in the real world as well as, brutally honest, they' ve also showed me how to manage time, supplies and life itself."

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Olivia Simpson Olivia Simpson said she is "nervous and excited" about attending Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls.

"I'm nervous because I'm going to be seven hours away from home," said Simpson, who graduated in the spring from Pendleton High School. "I'm excited to meet new people, have an experience and get out of Pendleton."

An enrolled member of the CTUIR, Simpson will leave the week after RoundUp on Sept. 21 for long ride across the state.

"I' ll be 30 minutes from California," a place she's never been. "In fact I' ll be closer to San Francisco that Pendleton."

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Farrow said a lack of physical activity is one of the causes of diabetes, in young and older people everyday around the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

"At Yellowhawk, and here (Nixyaawii Governance Center ), you can see that we have cultural of fast food and inactive lifestyles," she said.

Now Farrow is preparing for the real deal — Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of four schools where she was accepted, including Ivy League Dartmouth in New Hampshire. She will leave for school the Monday following Round-Up for her Freshman week.

But Stanford was her dream, especially after visiting the campus and talki ng with students and faculty in Ap r i l .

Throughout high school Farrow thought of attending an Oregon school, that was her goal. But after actually visiting the Bowdoin and Stanford her goal shifted and her dream school was Stanford.

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house — with 34 other coeds. most of them not enrolled with any tribe.

She's excited that the dorm will have its own chef for lunch and dinner.

Last spring when she visited Stanford, she wanted tobe "where I could relate to people, but also meet people who had no idea what a Native American was," Farrow said. She met another Gates Scholar who is a Sioux Indian, she will also be staying in the same house.

"I'm still in awe. It's still hard to grasp that I'm going to Stanford," Farrow said.

"It's not going to hit me until I'm there."

Farrow said she has no interest in the party life. She won't be joining a sorority.

But she will be social.

"I want to go to every football game, every sporting event I can," she said. "I want to have fun and meet new people."

B ut she also realizes that t o b e a medical doctor could take up to at least eight years if not 12. Winning the Gates Millennial Scholarship takes away the financial burden.

Farrow said she's nervous making the transition from home on the reservation to Stanford.

"But I' ll be fine. I' ve been waiting to leave," she said. "I don't know w h ere this is going to take me; I'm excited to see what I do and who I meet."

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TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - About 76 kids are unable to attend a tribal school that has stopped enrolling students who are not registered with a tribe.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians operates Chief Leschi Schools for kids from about 60 tribes in preschool through high school, the News Tribune (http: //bit.ly/2bu TScJ ) reported Aug. 28.

Superintendent Amy Eveskcige said the board decided on stricter enrollment standards after it was discovered that students without tribal registration left a $930,000 gap in school funding that had to be made up with other sources. That accounts for about 20 percent of the schools $4.5 million operating budget.

The federal Bureau of Indian Education allocates about $5,000 for each registered tribe member enrolled.

The schools have to be able to pay bills and put Puyallup Tribe kids first, Eveskcige said.

"We are a tribal school that belongs to the Puyallup Tribe," she said. "All the other tribes are guests in our home."

Enrollment this year is expected to stay about the same, between 800 and 900 students, Eveskcige said.

Notices were sent in late August to families like Breanna McNeece and her 10-year-old son Roland Ware. McNeece said she and her family have been trying to register as official members of the Cherokee tribe, her heritage, for years.

Ware has been attending the school since kindergarten and was anticipating the start of his fifth grade year there.

"They are punishing the students," McNeece said. "It's not fair."

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MISSION — Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is hosting a Wellness Gathering on Oct. 15 in the clinic's large conference room from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day will commence with healthy physical activities at 8 a.m. which will include a 5K run, a walk, and TaiChi. At 9 a.m. Dr. Darryl Tonemah, keynote s peaker, w il l b e gi n t e aching on t h e subject "Wellness from Chil dhood to Elderhood."

T onemah i s a n A m e r i ca n I n d i a n singer, songwriter, actor, and author who also travels to indigenous communities around the world teaching behavioral methods of change, health and wellness.

Those who attend the wellness gathering will learn skills to living a healthy lifestyle. They wil l experience digital storytelling, participate in a cooking demonstration, and qualify for raffle prizes.

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PORTLAND - Fishers from the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama tribes began the fall chinook fishing season in late August.

With an estimated 778,000 upriver ch i n ook returning during the fall run, tribal fishers could harvest over 200,000 fall chinook throughout the season, representing roughly 3.4 million pounds of salmon in the marketplace.

The growth of the fall fishery over the years is the direct result of tribal restoration efforts that have steadily increased the number of adult salmon returning to the Columbia River system, according to information from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).

The public w il l b e able to enjoy this harvest through a number of different avenues. The majority of tribal commercial harvest will be sold to wholesale fish dealers, who sell to stores and restaurants throughout the Pacific Northwest. Individuals will also be able to purchase salmon, steelhead, and coho directly from Indian fishers at locations along the river and at select farmers markets in larger metro areas. Sales should last into October with peak abundance from just before Labor Day through mid-September.

In addition to the 778,000 fall chinook that are destined for areas upstream of Bonneville Dam, fishery managers arealso predicting over 149,000 summer steelhead, 19,700 natural-origin Snake River fall chinook, and nearly 200,000 coho.

"The fall harvest represents many things to the tribal fishers along the Columbia River," said Patrick Luke, CRITFC chairman. "The fall fishery is the economic backbone for our fishing communities, is the continuation of knowledge and tradition that has been passed down through generations, and represents decades of hard work and dedication to rebuilding salmon runs. The unique relationship between the tribes and salmon is one that can be

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Youngsters used BMX bicycles as a tool to learn about a curriculum called STEM, which means science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For more, turn to page 5B.

Kayak Transit will begin offering six trips a day on the Mission Metro, the bus that goes back and forth from the IJmatt'lie Indian Reservation to Pendleton.

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Weyekin Bill, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, placed first with a time of 39:47 for the 10K. In second and third, Dan Winters of Pendleton ran the route in 49:19 and Ethan Green finished at 53:29.

Placing in the 5K run was Moses Moses at 24:52, Jake Osbourne at 26:36, and Doug Debok at 28:36.

S everal youth were seen out in th e field playing in th e Lacrosse Tournament and activity booths were set up all throughout the grassy area. Background music was provided by Randy Melton and merchandise tents were filled with colorful First Foods shirts and sweatshirts. A BBQ lunch was held at noon and proceeds went to the Salmon Expedition, which is an event that educates youth on natural resources topics such as watersheds and salmon.

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Two 15 year olds become entrepreneurs for a week CORVALLIS — Wilfred Cyr and Denae Smith each received a scholarship to attend Young Entrepreneurs Business Week at Oregon State University in July.

Both youth are 15 years of age, attend Pendleton High School, and Cyr i s enrolled w i t h t he C o n f e d e r a ted T r i b e s o f the Umatilla Indian Reservation whereas Smith is a descendant.

W or k i n g i n teams, the high s chool p a r t i c i p ants l e a r n e d h ow t o r u n a business from the ground up.

S mith g r o u p came uP with a Wilfred Cyr p roduct c a l l e d Avidity. The hypothetical product would be a cooling gel that they would sell at $25 per meter. Their target market was people living in extremely hot conditions who could use the gel as insolation for mattresses, blankets, and hats.

Cyr's group envisioned a translation wrist-watch that could audibly interpret languages. An example would be for an English speaker to set the watch to translate Spanish to help speakers of the two languages better communicate. T h eir target audience w ould b e b u s i ness people and world travelers.

O verall , t h e program taught business fundamentals, financial literacy, leadership ski l ls, and communication skills. Each day was packed full of company meetings, guest speakers, and activities Denae Smith such as networking, mock interviews, and etiquette.

Both youth plan on applying for the scholarship again next year. Cyr would like to go into Business Marketing while Smith's career goal is to become a pediatric nurse.

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Parents or guardians who are interested in meeting the instructors and staff, or who have questions, are invited to attend.

A spaghetti dinner with salad and bread will be served and there's no need for students to attend, only parents or guardians.

For questions call Carrie Phinney or Ryan Heinrich at 541-429-7900.

BMCC registration, GED admission deadlines near MISSION — Deadlines are approaching for both Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) and General Education (GED) admission.

Admission deadline to attend the fall term at BMCC is Sept. 9 and freshman orientation will be held Sept. 23. The first day of classes are scheduled Sept. 26.

For GED classes held by the Education Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, registration forms will be accepted until Oct. 13. Fall term, however, will begin Sept. 26 on Monday through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cayumawa Computer Lab. For further inquiries, call Annie Smith at 541-429-7831.

Toastmasters select Pam Peterson president MISSION — Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters club selected new club officers and are preparing for their ninth anniversary celebration.

Club officers include Pam Peterson as President, Leigh Pinkham-Johnston as Vice President (VP) of Education, Jan Taylor as VP of Membership, Roy Jones as VP of Public Relations, Ruby Gray as Secretary, Gary Hildenbrand as Treasurer, Pam Maliwauki as Sergeant at Arms, and Toni Cordell as Immediate Past President.

On Sept. 21 the anniversary celebration will be held at noon in the Birch Room of Wildhorse Resort & Casino, this is also the same time that regular meetings are held. The public is welcome to attend the celebration and see how a regular meeting is run. Snacks will also be provided.

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The team used the STEM curriculum, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

According to stemschool.corn, the ultimate goal of STEM education is to encourage students to take an interest in STEM subjects at an early age.

"There's a high demand in those career fields, " said Paul Cloutier, Tribal Liaison of the USACE Northwestern Division. "We want to get kids excited about them."

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Jacob said she is excited to begin recruiting tribal students interested in the education field. " Education is tradition too and w e need more tribal teachers in the classrooms," she said.

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The UO College of Education in partnership with Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes created the comprehensive model for the recruitment, support, preservice training, and in-service mentorship of tribal teache rs serving tribal ' Education communities.

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The Sapsaik'wala pr oject has supported tribal graduate students in teacher preparation programs since 2002, according to Jacob.

T he project's ad v i sory c o u n ci l o f representatives from a tribal consortium and the university oversee the project activities.

The project for Oregon communities will share problems that may arise at work, learn from one another wh ere student teachers will also find support and opportunities for their career growth.

"That would be the student's evolution from pre-service teacher to becoming a new teacher then a teacher leader," Jacob said.

Teacher program qualifications include a bachelor's degree, before choosing their program of study, and maintaining an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants must meet federal stipulations.

The application deadline for the UO Teacher Education Project is Jan. 9, 2017.

The Special Education and Early Intervention Programs (SPED) application deadline is Feb. 15, 2017.

Jacob served asassociate professor of Ethnic Students at the University of San Diego prior to Heritage. She continues her scholarly and activist work that seeks to understand and work toward a holistic sense of health and well-being within indigenous communities.

Dr. Jacob's book, wYakama Rising: Indigenous Cu l t u ra l R e v i t a l i z ation, Activism, and Healing", was released by the University of A r i zona Press in S eptember 2013 as part of th e " F i r st Peoples: New Directions in Indigenous Studies Series."

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CRITFC receives $30K for salmon marketing program PORTLAND - Tribal fishers along the Columbia River will have some marketing help this year thanks to a $30,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institut e (FNDI) of Longmont, Colorado.

The grant was awarded to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and will be instrumental in supporting CRITFC's salmon marketing program, according to a Commission news release. It will help the tribes and tribal fishers to better understand how the recently enacted Food Safety Modernization Act impacts the processing and sales of products.

The partnership between the FNDI and CRITFC has been ongoing since 1998; FNDI has provided funding to assist efforts to advance various initiatives on behalf of the tribes and fishers. This recent award is key to CRITFC's ability to conduct food safety classes that educate tribal fishers about the care and handling of tribally caught fish, update CRITFC's food safety handbook, and develop food code regulations that are consistent with the new Food Safety Modernization Act.

"The tribes are constantly striving for ways to take tribally caught fish to the next level in the marketplace," said Paul Lumley, Executive Director for CRITFC. "The First Nation's Development Institute has provided us with a critical tool in achieving that goal."

Salmon has always been a critical component to supporting tribal economies.

CRITFC developed its Salmon Marketing Program to help increase the economic value of the commercial treaty fisheries.

This program evaluates and implements strategies to target new m arkets and provide greater income and teach the younger generation the importance of continuing the treaty fishery tradition.

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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There are serious, but unsupported by any evidence,charges made againsta duly elected BOT member. The unsupported allegation of Elder Abuse is the one that stands out above the others. It is serious business to charge, without evidence, anyone with elder abuse, not just a BOT member.

I, of course, carefully reviewed all the charges and those who were asked to sign and support the recall petition were never provided w ith anyevidence, or sworn evidence like an affidavit, to support the Elder Abuse charges, nor the other charges. There never were any reports of elder abuse made to the tribal policeconcerning Close. There were never any reportsof elder abuse concerning Close made to any staffmember of the Department of Children and Family Services, all of whom are mandatory reporters of elder abuse.

SecretaryClose isalso being charged with slander and defamation of an elder, Kathryn Brigham. For slander/defamation to occur, Close must have made false statements, been untruthful and dishonest in what he wrote and said in public about the elder, Kathryn Brigham, However, what Close wrote in the CUJ and whathe, and others,said ata G eneral Council meeting was an accurate description and factualaccount of the improper and inappropriate contracts for providing salmon to the Longhouse, I was on the BOT for the past six years and I have first-hand knowledge and information of the fishing contracts.

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Arzine McKay, white shirt, and Kallie Duback (pink shirt) are handed backpacks from Keisha Ashley, left, and Linda Sampson, right, at the Back to School Bash held Aug. 17 at the Education Department on the Umatilla indian Reservation. Of 300 that were purchased, 223 backpacks were given to youngsters here, according to Eugena Stacona, assistant director of the Education Department. The excess backpacks were distributed to Pendleton High School, Sunridge Middle School, and TitleVl counselors to be given out to students on the first day of classes.The backpacks were purchased bythe Education Department. Yellowhawk employees donated school supplies. The Yellowhawk Behavorial Health program contributed $100.

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benefit financially from her tribal position as Chair of the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Brigham, as the FWC Chair, initiated, organized and did all the background work necessary to start having paid contracts, and wages, for providing salmon for the Longhouse. Previously, fish was just donated to the Longhouse. No one except her family, and relatives, were allowed to work and be paid in this personal employment program that was funded with tribal monies, the largest contracts went to her spouse, so this clearly demonstrates she personally benefitted because this is household income. It is meaningless and not relevant if Kathryn Brigham did not vote on the contracts,she had already carefully arranged every detail of contracts. This is a clear conflict of interest.

I was on the BOT when the overall issue of fishing contracts first came up. I advised Brigham the only way to stop all the rumors and speculation of her improper and unethical involvement was to voluntarily resign from the FWC Chair position, (not the BOT). In consideration of the circumstances, this was the only right thing to do. She refused. Had she resigned, perhaps the tribe would not be in this divisive and problematic recall situation we are now in.

Even Brent Leonhard, tribal attorney, is quoted in the CUJ as admitting the four recall allegations against Close "may be baseless." Actually, there is no "may be" about the allegations being baseless; the allegations are baseless as no evidence has ever been provided for any ofthe four charges. In other words, there is no merit to any of these charges. If

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therewas evidence, or other proof,to support the four allegations, those requested to sign the recall petition would have been provided with the evidence and/or proof.

I agree with Steve Sohappy's statement in last month's CUJ that the board members are elected to uphold, "the rights and concerns of our Indian nation, not for their own or family benefit." Perhaps it is time for us to have an Ethics Committee, given the same circumstances (Improper fishing contracts) the Committee would have in all likelihood resolved the situations themselves probably by removing Brigham from the FWC chair position. Thus, there would be no recall for any one.

It would be a real injustice if a duly elected Board member, not just David Close, is removed from office just because unfounded and unsupported allegations of wrongdoing were m ade.

Also,no B oardMember shouldbe recalled Rom office because they wrote and spoke the truth and provided facts about tribal issues, as Dacid Close did in this situation.

No one would want their husband, wife,father,mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, friend, relative, to be recalled from tribal publicoffi ce because allegations were made for which no evidence whatsoever has ever been provided. I will vote against the recall of David Close, BOT secretary, because it simply is the only right thing to do. Thank you. bobshi entower ma i l .com541-969-3574.

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Halleween cestume fashien shew Oct. 5 MISSION - The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) will celebrate its fifth an nual H a l l o w een Costume Exchange with a costume fashion show Oct. 5.

In the first four years of the exchange OCSE has handed out more than 100 costumes to local children on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and in the Pendleton and Athena areas.

To celebrate the five-year milestone, OCSE has partnered w it h th e T r i b al Environmental Recovery Facility (TERF) to sponsor a H o m emade H all ow een C ostume Fashion Show. It w i l l t a k e place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the rotunda at Nixyaawii Governance Center.

T his event w i l l n o t o n l y p r o m o t e recycling, reducing, and reusing, but is intended to shift the focus to the fastapproaching holidays, and family and community celebrations rather th an straining household finances and the environment, said Althea Wolf, OCSE Outreach Coordinator.

Everyone is invited to attend or participate in the fashion show and bring in a gently-used costume or accessory to donate to the costume exchange. Each donated costume or accessory will earn a door prize ticket.

Rules for the fashion show are simple: c ostumes wil l g ai n p o i nt s fo r b e i n g homemade, reusable, biodegradable or recyclable. Costume creativity and participation by fathers crafting with their kids means extra points. Awards for Best in Show will be in Infant, Toddler, Youth and Adult Categories. An addi tional category designated for program, office, club or classroom costume projects will be the Group Category.

Participants in the show can email Wolf or Bonnie Burke, TERF manager, for a registration form, or registration will take place at the event from 5-6 p.m. on the day of the event.

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OCSE & TERF will prepare various pumpkin recipes, showcase homemade decorations, and i n f o r m a t ion t a bles about TERF and OCSE services. Nonprofit, information tables are welcome to share their services and information to families. Information booth participants are asked to bring a door prize, but it is not required.

Wolf said the costume fashion show is a "free family-friendly event!"

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G ONA youth conference ca ptures 26 te e ns MISSION - The Gathering of N a t iv e A m er icans (GONA) Youth Conference was a success with 26 youth in attendance, and two dozen adult volunteers.

"It's good to see our young people being involved," said Shelly Minthorn, Systems of Care Family Care Coordinator at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (YTHC).

The three-day event was filled with group activities, talking circles, drumming, singing of traditional songs, lacrosse, gift m aking w h i c h included beads, f ab r i c , and thread, and the youth l e a r n ed about their cultural history.

"We learned tools to help be healthier," said Lark Moses, 15 years old. "We l earned not t o h old i n y ou r e mo t i o n s l ike cr y i n g o r w ri t i n g t h e m down.

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and to accept ourselves," said Jada Burns, 16. "It was eye opening. It showed us that we' re not alone and that there are other people here who don't know about our culture ...

We' re all different but we have so much in common."

Jacintha Stanley, the Circles of Hope Project Director at YTH C, said that the conference focused mostly on high school age students with the intension of teaching students how to acknowledge trauma and learn to heal. Because of this, a few of adult volunteers shared their life stories of how they struggled and were able to overcome their trauma and failures.

"One of the key take-a-ways ... adults admitting to their failures in their past, owning them, apologizing, and changing their bad behavWiley Redcrane shows off his regalia which was made with tissue, paper, and a cloth napkin during the GONA Youth conference held at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. iors," said Stanley in an email. "... the process of healing needs to be acknowledged so the community "You' re all cool, I' ve been just happy to watch this will learn to heal ... from the traumas of the past." today," said Tessi Williams, Tribal elder. "Always Tribal elders were also invited to participate and to remember where you came from. Your enemy will be sit with the youth during lunch time to answer ques- jealousy, un-cooperativeness, and hatefulness, but you tions about their culture and traditions. Some stayed will be able to work together as long as you remember after lunch to see what the students were learning and who you are. You can be the only enemy to yourself but to watch them interact with each other. respect yourselves and be good to yourself."

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The tribal fishery offers an abundant supply of fish for the public through over-the-bank sales. Common sales locations include Marine Park in Cascade Locks; North Bonneville, one mile east of Bonneville Dam on the Washington shore; Koberg, just east of Hood River; and Celilo Village.

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As of Oct. 1, the Mission Metro will be providing rides six times a day with the first run at 4:45 a.m. and the last at 6:45 p.m. All rides start at the Nixyaawii Governance Center or the CTUIR Senior Center. Bus schedules like the one below will be available at the public meetings.

"We want to let the public know about the new schedule and help them plan their trips and navigate using our bus system," said Susan Johnson, Planning Department office manager.

Kayak received additional funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and federal Transit Administration that helps support for the added trips.

"We are responding to the public's request for the ability to get into town and back sooner," said Johnson, noting that in some cases riders who had been taken to Pendleton would at times wait four hours for a bus returning to Mission.

Meanwhile, Kayak has started offering Saturday bus service from the Senior Center to Pendleton. The twice-a-day service is at the request of a tribal elder.

Because ODOT defines this as a commuter bus, it can stop at only three places. To accommodate the new service to the Senior Center, Kayak is eliminating the stop at Arrowhead Travel Plaza.

The service will be offered through December to see if there is enough ridership to justify the two stops at the Senior Center. If it does not, the stop will go back to Arrowhead. The bus also stops at Wildhorse Casino.

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Native artist paints 'Maids of Heaven' mural The mural "The Maids of Heaven," which was dedicated on Saturday Aug. 20 at the Pendleton Baba'i Center, is part of a neighborhood involvement plan for the Washington School area.

The mural was created by Peter Bryan, a longtime resident of Pendleton. He was born in Grand Coulee, Wash., andis a member of the Choctaw, Oklahoma Tribe and of irish descent.

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H arney Peak, named af ter a m a n whose soldiers killed Native Americans, was changed to Black Elk Peak by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names on Thursday, determining from input that Harney was offensive for Native Americans. The change applies to federal usage on new

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Brave Heart, who lives on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, said the federal board's move represents compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation.

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American Indian Beauty Contest Will be held Friday on Main Street at 9:00 a.m. where the contestants will be on horseback. The Pendleton Woolen Mills presents a Harding shawl and cash award to the winner. The following three places will receive Chief Joseph shawls and cash awards. For entering, other contestants will receive cash awards.

Registration for the contest will be in the Indian Village.

Pendleton Woolen Mills Dance Competition American Indian Dance Competitions will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the arena. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the competitions.

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No vehicles will be allowed to park in the Indian Village during the week of Round-Up, except to transport elders of those unable to walk from the parking lot. Special arrangements can be made for this, but vehicles transporting must immediately leave the Indian Village area. All violator's will be towed at their own expense.

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Junior American Indian Beauty Contest Contestants should register early at Roy Raley Park. This contest will start at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.

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It was a tremendous success serving 640 hamburgers, 480 hot dogs and 15 pounds of salad to some 450 community members, including elders, Veterans and many kids that ate, played games and won over $1,000 worth of raffle prizes with two youth bikes and a canoe as the grand prizes.

It was great day to wrap-up the end of summer with food and prizes from your generous donations that help kids think about gearing up for the fall school year. Some of the prizes raffled includedwater toys, board games, headphones, doodle mats, sports toys, scooter, chairs, camping equipment, BBQ set and many more.

"Inchii-qwuthla" A Big Thank You to donors: Board of Trustees of CTUIR, Kirby Nagelout Construction, Wildhorse Resort 8 Casino, Eastern Oregon Corrections Institution, Home Depot, Grocery Outlet, Bellinger Farms, Columbia River Processing Plant/ Tillamook Cheese, Blue Mountain Creations, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Blue Mountain Chiropractic Clinic, D&B, Bi-Mart, Starbucks, Premium Tire 8 Lube, Farm Equipment Headquarters, Kelly Lumber Supply, Dickey's BBQ, Zimmerman's Hardware, Wenaha Group, and Aaron's Rental.

We look forward to next year! Thank you again.

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The Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce would love to thank all of their 2016 Membership for a great year! We are excited for the future of Eastern Oregon and with the support of these businesses we see a bright future!

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PENDLETON — The Wildhorse Foundation has awarded more than $214,000 to 31 recipients in the second quarter of 2016.

It brings the total for th e f i rst si x months of the year to almost $410,450.

The Wildhorse Foundation is a community benefit fund established by the C onfederated Tribes of the U m a t i l l a Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to support organizations in northeastern Oregon

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The Wildhorse Foundation will consider awarding grants to applications that cover the areas of public health and safety, education, the arts, historic preservation, gambling addiction services, salmon restoration, environmental protection, and cultural activities.

More than 1,500 local and regional non-profits have benefited from over $9.7 million given by the Foundation since its inception. In 2015, over $810,000 was distributed to 132 organizations in the Foundation's giving area.

A number of large grants were given this quarter. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute was granted $20,000 for an HVAC upgrade which is necessary for the museum to operate and maintain exhibits in a controlled environment.

Other large grants included $12,500 to Community Connection of NE Oregon in La Grande for improvements to the roof at Riveria Activity Center; and five other $10,000 awards to agencies in Pendleton, Milton-Freewater, Elgin, Joseph and Walla Walla.

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American Legion Post 130, Athena, $7,500 for Veteran's Memorial Park.

American Legion Post 43, La Grande, $5,000 for new annex cooling and heating project.

Blue Mountain Humane Society, Walla Walla, $7,200 for expansion project.

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo, Joseph, $7,000 for completion of Native American dance arbor.

City of Milton-Freewater, $10,000 for communications console/voice recorder replacement project.

ColumbiaYouth Soccer Club, Boardman, $2,360 for community soccer program.

Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc., La Grande, $12,500 for Riveria Activity Center building improvements.

Community Counseling Solutions, Pendleton, $8,000 for Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion program.

Creative Care Preschool, lone, $760 for updates to dramatic play and reading library.

Elgin Food Bank, Elgin, $10,000 to upgrade facility's environmental controls and operating funds.

Elgin High School, Elgin, $5,000 for building the existing plant science program.

Happy Canyon Foundation Inc.,Pendleton, $7,500 for 100th anniversary stadium and scenery upgrades.

Joseph Public Library, Joseph, $10,000 for new library.

Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance, $2,000 for "A City at a Crossroads — Breathing New Life Into Small Town America".

Milton-Freewater Historical Society/Frazier Farmstead, Milton-Freewater, $5,950 to refresh, engage and educate citizens on the museum.

New Directions Education Project, Pendleton, $3,000 for winter term class of 2017.

North Powder Parent Teacher Community Organization, North Powder, $6,000 for outside basketball COUrtS.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Portland, $5,000 for statewide outreach program.

Pendleton Ice Sports Booster Association, Pendleton, $2,504 to replace equipment due to heavy use.

Pendleton School District, $10,000 for special education sensory equipment.

Pilot Rock Elementary School, Pilot Rock, $9,400 for Chromebooks for grades 4-6.

Port of Benton, Richland, $5,000 for Crow Butte Park cultural display project.

Prescott Joint Park & Recreation District, Prescott, $5,000 for playground installation.

Senior Live Resources Northwest Inc., Richland, $5,000 for Meals and Wheels delivery van.

Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Pendleton, $20,000 for HVAC control upgrade.

Umatilla Basin Watershed Council, Pendleton, $3,000 for "Salmon in Schools" project.

Umatilla County Community Justice, Pendleton, $9,450 to the Umatilla County Drug Court.

Umatilla County Public Health Department, Pendleton, $8,114 for wellness hubs/health education project.

Umatilla Masonic Lodge 40, Hermiston, $2,000 for "Bikes for Books."

Walla Walla Crime Watch, Walla Walla, $10,000 for force science training for officers.

Walla Walla Sheriff's Foundation, Walla Walla, $10,000 for public safety communications project

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"Now, I hear the call of my people," R eed said of hi s d ecision to j oi n t h e protest.

Imposing but polite, Reed wore a mixture of Army camouflage and traditional tribal dress and his chest bears the scars of a Sun Dance, a sacred - and once illegal - Lakota ceremony. Dancers pierce their bodies with sticks tethered to trees by ropes. After days of dancing under the sun, the sticks are ripped from their flesh by pulling away from the tree. The dance is a symbol of sacrifice in hopes their creator will hear their prayers.

Reed said he wants the government and the Texas-based pipeline company to hear the pleas of protesters, and prays the protest will remain peaceful.

"I fought in Iraq," he said. "Now I'm fighting for our children and our water."

J OYE BRAUN, an organizer of th e "spirit camp," has been on site since April 1 — "when there was still snow on the ground."

"Now we' re getting ready for winter a gain," said Braun, a member of t h e Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and an organizer with the Indigenous Environmental Network. "We' re not going anywhere."

She also hopes the protests stay peaceful.

"We' re not against the police at all," she said. "We' re not against the construction crews - we know they are just trying to make a living. But they are working for the wrong company."

Braun said the issue is just as much about tribal rights as it is protecting the water and sacred sites. "It will not come through. Period."

CTUIR MEMBERS VOTE To RE ALL DAVID LOSE ON OCTOBER 4, 2016.

The Board of Trustees have passed two resolutions opposing the two cases he filed in Tribal Court that the court dismissed• As Board of Trustees Secretary he has signed Resolutions and minutes that have mistakes nor is he able to keep up with the Commission and Committee process.

During the February General Council David was asked if the CTUIR Ceremonial & Subsistence report he provided was a complete report. His response was no.

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Wolf study ends in Alaska because so many kil led For more than two decades, the National Park Service monitored the wolf packs in Alaska's Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.

Now, so many of the predators have been killed by the state's Department of Fish and Game that the feds have had to drop the program. It's no longer feasible to conduct research, according to information recently published by the watchdog nonprofit, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

The state has been shooting the wolves when they wander outside the bounda ries of the federal preserve to try t o increase popu l a t i on s o f m o o se an d caribou for human hunters. According to Greg Dudgeon, superintendent of the preserve, 90 wolves with ranges in Yukon-Charley have been killed since 2005, including 13 radio-collared animals that were essential to the park's study.

Each of the preserve's nine wolf packs has lost members, and three packs have been entirely eliminated, while another five have been reduced to a single wolf each. The last population count by the National Park Service in 2011 came up with 77 wolves. Since that count, the Park Service wound down its study, officially ending it in 2014.

Jeff Rasic, chief of resources for YukonCharley Rivers and Gates of the Arctic National Park, says that federal budget constrictions played a factor in ending the study, but so did the number of collared wolves killed by ADFG and the fact

that the state stopped giving the Park Service permits for collaring wolves on state land.

"The state was pretty successful in killing wolves," Rasic adds.

PEER published a letter on Aug. 8, 2016 about the impacts the state's predator killings had on the feds' wolf study, bringing these issues back into the public eye.

"The expense of collaring and monitoring wolves for research is not sustainable when ADFG culls the same animals when located outside of the Preserve," Dudgeon wrote in the letter to Richard Steiner of PEER, who had asked him what impacts ADFG has on wolf packs.

In additional correspondence that has been made public by PEER, Bruce Dale of ADFG confirmed that from 2011 to 2015 the department killed 179 wolves through its wolf control program. Dale also confirmed that his department uses 28 radio-collared "Judas" wolves to help them locate and kill other wolves.

Last fall, the National Park Service banned several sports hunting practices within federal preserves in an attempt to protect Alaskan predators like wolves and bears.

Alaska's Board of Game says that it' s required to curb predators by a 1994 food security law that required managing for abundant ungulate populations. By reducing wolves and bears, the board said, those populations would do better, benefiting Alaskans that rely on the herds for sustenance. The ban was eventually approved within the preserves, but the practices are still allowed outside their borders.

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CTUIR Board of Trustees Minutes DATE: July 18, 2016 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Treasurer; David Close, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Armand Minthorn, Member on personal leave. Quorum present.

Old Business. Ratify Polled Resolution 16-042: Response to Lawsuit. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees further finds and directs as follows: any use of Confederated Tribes resources, equipment or personnel to assist the Board Secretary/David Close in prosecuting his lawsuit against the Election Commission is prohibited.

Any Confederated Tribes employee that is requested by Secretary Close for assistance in prosecuting his lawsuit during their work time, or who witnesses the use of Tribal time or equipment for such purposes shall

Happy Birthday to Char, Rosie and Jo-Jo in September (and little Rena born in March)

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report such activity immediately to the Board of Trustees Chairman or Vice Chairman, the Office of Executive Director or the Office of Legal Counsel: and the Board directs that neither CTUIR staff in their employment capacity, nor Election Commission members shall assist or respond to the Board Secretary' s inquiries for assistance in his related dispute(s) with the Election Commission administration of the Recall Election without the express consent of the Board of Trustees; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 14th day of July, 2016. Move to ratify polled Resolution 16-042. Motion carries 5 for (Justin Quaempts, Woodrow Star, Aaron Ashley, Alan Crawford, and Jeremy Wolf) — 2 against (Rosenda Shippentower, and David Close) — 0 abstaining.

Old Business: Farm Leases issue raised by Chairman Burke. Issuediscussed by BillTovey, DECD Director [after agenda item 6) c.]. An Internal Review Form was submitted and completed by DECD-Land for Contract 8 Agreements for farm leases. Bill Tovey stated per a motion by the BOT on May 16, 2016 the leases to be signed by the four BOT officer. BOT members expressed concern about UM59, which CTUIR owns 100% but there is a life estate by an individual who does not want to lease the parcel to Tribal Farm Enterprise to farm. Move to re-affirm support for the May 16 motion which called for the BOT officers to sign the leases for parcels listed in numbers 1,2, and 4 but not parcel UM59 listed in number 3 (staff are directed to set up a meeting with the life estate individual to discuss). Motion carries 6 for (Alan Crawford, Woodrow Star, Rosenda Shippentower, David Close, Justin Quaempts and Aaron Ashley) — 1 against (Jeremy Wolf) — 0 abstaining.

Resolution 16-043: Topic: Adams Real Estate Contract of Sale. RESOLVED, that upon receipt of title to the Adams Property, the Land Program Manager shall expeditiously pursue the conversion of the Adams Property from fee to trust status; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. Dated this 18th day of July, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution as amended.

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Other Board Action: CTUIR participation in Amicus Brief. A work session was held on Wednesday, July 13 with Office of Legal Counsel regarding recommendation for CTUIR amicus participation in Public Service Co v. Barboan Approx. 15.29 Acres of Land case. The issue is whether trust land interests owned by federally recognizedtribescan be condemned under25 US Code $357. Move to approve CTUIR participation in amicus briefing in the appeals of Public Service v. Barboan, Approx 15.49 Acres of Land at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and any subsequent petitions to the United States Supreme Court. The Office of Legal Counsel shall advocate for CTUIR interests affected by the case in protecting tribally owned interests in trust land and allotments from condemnation. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Head Start 5 year grant and one time funding motions by Aaron Worden, Head Start Program Manager.

A work session was held with Education and Head Start staff on Thursday, July 15 to review documents for the 5 years grant, one time funding request and COLA action.

Move to approve the 5 year Head Start grant. Motion carries 7-0-0. Move to approve the one time funding request. Motion carries 7-0-0. Move to approve the Head Start COLA. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Election Commission two motions. There are two motions for BOT consideration. The first motion seeks approval of the budget for the Election Commission to conduct the recall election scheduled for October 4, 2016. The Commission needs this budget commitment immediately in order to retain Automated Elections to send out the recall election notice to all members of the General Council which is scheduled to occur by the end of this month. Move to approve the Election Commission budget in the amount of $15,736 (attached as Exhibit 1 to this motion for total of $15,736.00 as budget supplemental) to conduct recall election on October 4, 2016, which budget amount shall be appropriated from the Tribal Contingency Fund. Motion carries 5 for (Justin Quaempts, Alan Crawford, Woodrow Star, Aaron Ashley and Jeremy Wolf) — 2 against (Rosenda Shippentower and David Close) — 0 abstaining. The second motion is needed to ensure that the full BOT approves Tami Rochelle's request to withdraw her resignation from the Election Commission. ACTION: This is a General Council appointment and General Council Chairman stated it would be taken care of by his office.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests: 1) Jeremy Wolf, Travel, July 18-20 to Spokane, WA for CRITFC meeting. Travel, July 27-29 to Portland to attend CRITFC meeting. 2) Rosenda Shippentower, Birthday leave, September 1. Personal leave, September 2-12.

Motion carries 7-0-0. Move to advertise for one position for remaining term of Mike Reed until October 16, 2016 Motion carries 7-0-0. 8) Terms expiring: Thomas Morning Owl, Cultural Resources Committee, term expires June 2, 2016. Move to send letters notifying members of expiration of terms and advertise for the vacancies.

Motion carries 7-0-0. Will continue to advertise for 1 position Farm Committee — 3 year term, meet 2nd 8 4th Tuesday @ 1:00pm. 1 Umatilla Cultural Coalition (No Stipends) — meet as needed. All applications will be due Monday, August 22nd by 4:00pm. A BOT work session will be scheduled Friday, August 26 at 8:30am to review applications and the BOT will make appointments onMonday,August 29.

BOT Leave and Travel Requests: 1) Rosenda Shippentower, Travel, Aug. 2-4 to Portland for NARA Conference. 2) Aaron Ashley, Local from July 26-28 to Indian Lake for Culture Camp. 3) Woodrow Star, Personal leave on July 25 and 27 from 1-4pm each day.

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BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Treasurer; David Close, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; Justin Quaempts, Member, Armand Minthorn, Member (departed for Salem at 11:10 am) and Woodrow Star, Member. Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman on travel status. Quorum present.

Other Board Action: Ambulance Boundary Letter to Umatilla County Commissioners. David Close, BOT Secretary read background information provided by staff on the service boundary which includes the northern area of the reservation, basically properties north of the Umatilla River. Move to approve the letter to Umatilla County Commissioners. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Board Motion recommendation Michael McCloud Inheritance Renunciation of devise of Umatilla allotment in favor of CTUIR member grandchildren. Move to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Trustees to submit a letter to Administrative Law Judge James Yellowtail in probate number P0000882411P providing the consent of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to Michael McCloud's renunciation of his devise of Umatilla Allotment 143-992 under the Last Will and Testament ofhis mother, Edith Kanine McCloud, which renunciation in favor of CTUIR members is expressly authorized in Section 1.06 of the 1999 CTUIR Inheritance Code. Motion carries 7-0-0.

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by David Close, BOT Secretary. David read the draft memo to be sent to all Commission/Committees regarding schedule of annual reports to be presented to BOT. DATE: July 25, 2016 Move to approve sending memo out with change from BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy "mandate" to "request" attendance by Commission/ Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Treasurer; Committee officers and members. Motion carries 6-0-0.

David Close, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; Wood- [Justin Quaempts not present for vote]. row Star, Member, Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan BOT Travel Reports: 1) Aaron Ashley, July 18-20 Crawford, General Council Chairman. Armand Minthorn, to Hiyumtipin Lake to participate in Language Culture Member on Administrative Leave. Quorum present.

C amp for boys youth group 9-12 years of age. 2 ) Other Board Action: Commission/Committee Jeremy Wolf, July 18-20 to Spokane, WA to attend Update by David Close, BOT Secretary. Jeremy Wolf, Columbia River Treaty mtg. July 28-29 to Portland for BOT Vice Chairman asked if the applications are all in CRITFC meeting. order and been reviewed by the BOT Secretary. David BOT Leave and Travel Requests: 1) Jeremy Wolf, Close, BOT Secretary affirmed stating he reviewed Personal leave, Aug. 5. 2) Gary Burke, Travel, Aug. the applications last week. David announced late 10-13 to Portland and Salem for TNT meetings. last Friday he received a resignation from Dorothy DATE: August 8, 2016 Cyr who submitted resignation from the Economic 8 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy Community Development Committee. After discus- Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Treasion the BOT decided to follow the Advisory Code surer; David Close, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; process and move on with appointments. Jeremy Wolf Armand Minthorn, Member; Woodrow Star, Member, suggested the BOT Secretary notify by memo asking Justin Quaempts, Member and Alan Crawford, General for a poll to accept the resignation. 1) Economic 8 Council Chairman. Full quorum.

Community Development Committee (ECDC), two Resolution 16-044: Topic: Criminal Code Amendvacancies for 2 year term with two applications from ments Victim Rights, Revenge Porn, etc. RESOLVED, Antone Minthorn and Teara Farrow-Ferman. Move to that the Board of Trustees enacts changes to the reappoint Antone Minthorn and Teara Farrow-Ferman Criminal Code, which creates a victim's right section, to 2 year terms on ECDC. Motion carries 7-0-0. 2) establishes a crime for revenge porn, includes lying Education and Training Committee, one vacancy for in the crime of obstructing governmental administra2 year term with one application from Scott Minthorn. tion, adds a crime of interfering with a police officer or Move to reappoint Scott Minthorn to the Education 8 probation officer, and corrects language in the Burglary Training Committee for 2 year term. Motion carries 6 section that referenced the wrong section of the code for (Rosenda Shippentower, Aaron Ashley, Woodrow for the definition of burglar's tools; AND, that said Star, Alan Crawford, Jeremy Wolf, and David Close) — 0 Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed against — 1 abstaining (Justin Quaempts). 3) Election and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 8th day Commission, two vacancies with two applications from of August, 2016. Move to adopt Resolution 16-044.

Esther Huesties and Michelle Shippentower for stag- Motion passed 8-0-0. gered terms, one position to be appointed by BOT and Resolution 16-045: Topic: 2016 Fiscal Management one position to be appointed by General Council. Move Policy Amendments. RESOLVED, that the Board of to appoint Michelle Shippentower to BOT position 6 for Trustees hereby adopts the amendments to the Fiscal a four year term as BOT appointee and send Esther Management Policies as set forth in Exhibit 1 to this Huesties application to General Council to act upon. resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Motion carries 7-0-0. 4) Fish & Wildlife Commission, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and the Executive two vacancies for 3 year term with five applications from Director are authorized to take all actions necessary Chris Williams, Jim Marsh, Kat Brigham, Kyle McGuire, to implement policy changes adopted by this resoluand Ken Hall. By secret ballot Jim Marsh and Ken Hall tion. AND that said Resolution has not been modified, were appointed to the Fish & Wildlife Commission for amended, or repealed and is still in full force and effect.

3 year terms. 5) Housing Commission, one vacancy Move to adopt Resolution 16-045. Motion passed 8-0-0. with two applications from Theda Scott and Pamela VJ BOT Travel Reports: 1) Alan Crawford, Aug. 1-3 Peterson. By secret ballot Theda Scott was appointed to Lummi, WA to attend National TERO Conference. to the Housing Commission for a 4 year term. Housing 2) Rosenda Shippentower, Aug. 2-4 to Portland to atCommission submitted email dated June 24, 2016 to tend NARA Conference. 3) Jeremy Wolf, Gave verbal remove Kaeleen McGuire from the Commission im- report on trip to Bozeman, MT for Inter-Tribal Buffalo mediately. Move to remove Kaleen McGuire from the Council meeting. Upon return attended the solar event Housing Commission. Motion carries 7-0-0. 6) Law 8 at Pendleton where Senator Wyden was speaker.

Order Committee, one vacancy for 2 year term with one BOT Leave and Travel Requests: 1) J u s t in application from Mary Halfmoon. There is a vacancy Quaempts, Travel, Aug. 29-31 to Canyonville to attend for Mike Reed's position. Move to reappoint Mary LCIS meeting. 2) Woodrow Star, Travel, Aug. 11-12 to Halfmoon to Law 8 Order Committee for a 2 year term. Lincoln City to attend OR Tribes meeting.

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