2022 December CUJ

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

falls to Oakland in 2A State Championship

Confederated Umatilla Journal

School District Honors Exceptional Students

White House

taps Brigham for Tribal Summit

Washington, D.C. - The Biden Administration invited Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham to speak on a panel during the White House Tribal Nations Summit Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 held at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. “Armchair Conversation with Tribal Leaders: Investing in Indian Country” was the panel moderated by Susan Rice, Domestic Policy Advisor to the President. Panelists included Chair Brigham, White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling, White House Bipartisan Infra structure Law Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, White House Infation Reduction Act Coordinator John Podesta and Whitney Gravelle, President of the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan.

The Summit began on Wednesday, Nov 30 with opening remarks from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, followed by a series of panel discussions covering Education and Native Languages, Mental Health, Access to Capital & Economic Development, Tribal Homeland Initiatives and Climate and Clean Energy. Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman of the Department of Housing and Urban Development gave remarks and the day concluded with video remarks from Native American NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann from the International Space Station and a White House Council on Native American Engagement Session.

Chair Brigham was invited to talk with President Biden during day one. She said “I’m pleased

Celebrating Our Heritage

• Crane Joins KCUW, Page 3A

• BOT Adopts 2023 Budget, Page 3A

• Celebrating the Lives of 3 Linguists, Page 5A

•

Stella Wolf dances for elementary students in Athena during Native American Heritage month. See more on events held to celebrate native traditions on Page 8A.

Photo by Dallas Dick

Chair Kat Brigham

Weston-McEwen

ABOUT THE CUJ

The Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) was created in 1975 as the ofcial publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), which includes the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people. The 6,000+ circulation newspaper is based out of Pendleton, Oregon, is produced by the CTUIR’s Communications Department and is printed monthly in Lewiston, Idaho.

CONTACT US

Confederated Umatilla Journal 46411 Timine Way Pendleton, OR 97801

Phone: 541-429-7005 Fax: 541-429-7005

General inquiries via email: cuj@ctuir.org

STAFF

Publisher : Kaeleen McGuire kaeleenmcguire@ctuir.org

Reporter: Sam McCloud CUJ@ctuir.org

Photographer: Dallas Dick dallasdick@ctuir.org

SUBSCRIBE

Print subscriptions can be purchased by contacting the CTUIR Finance Department at 541-429-7150 or visiting the Finance desk at Nixyáawii Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton. Tough the newspaper is free around the area, we do charge for mailing subscriptions to cover the printing and postage costs per issue. Tose prices are as follows: One year: $15, Two years: $28

Farewell to Governor Kate Brown

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUIDELINES:

• Word limit: 300.

• Letters containing information found to be inaccurate/libelous will not be published.

• Letters containing profanity will not be published.

• One letter per issue will be published. Campaigning is not allowed.

• Author’s full name, address and phone number must be listed for verifcation purposes.

During her tenure as Governor beginning in 2015, Brown signed several bills important to Indian Country including the creation of K-12 Native American curriculum in public schools, Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act, requiring State courts to give full faith and credit to Tribal court orders, and ensuring State law protects Tribal cultural resources. She conceived of the Tribal Student Grant program and persuaded the legislature to fund it at $19 million.

Governor Brown joined National Park Service Director Chuck Sams, an enrolled CTUIR member, at Crater Lake National Park on July 15, 2022, where they were met by Doug Emhof, America’s second gentleman.

Governor Brown & First Gentleman Dan Little are pictured here with the Board of Trustees (BOT) on April 27, 2018. In a resolution passed November 18, 2022 to recognize her service, the BOT acknowledged she “has been a consistent, passionate, informed and successful advocate for laws, policies and practices that have improved the services from both State and Tribal governments to Indian Tribes and Indian people.” CTUIR fle photos.

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Executive Director Bobbie Conner, left, is pictured with Governor Brown and CTUIR Cultural Anthropologist Jennifer Karson Engum during the 2019 Oregon Tribal State Summit hosted by CTUIR.

Governor Brown meets up with Don Sampson at the 2017 Pendleton Round-Up Westward Ho Parade. Brown, an experienced equestrian, invited Bobbie Conner and Virginia Conner to ride with her in the 2022 parade alongside the Oregon Mounted Governor ’s Guard.

Trusted partner and friend to Oregon Tribes wraps up more than 30 years of public service

Crane Joins KCUW as Operations Manager

MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has hired Tribal member Anson Crane to take the helm of KCUW Radio Station Operations Manager. Crane started his new role on November 16, 2022.

“Anson brings us years of radio, DJ, audiovisual, and multimedia experience. We are excited about his fresh ideas for the future of KCUW 104.1,” said CTUIR Communications Director Kaeleen McGuire.

Crane served as a KCUW Radio Station Assistant in 2014 and remembered when the station was

in a maintenance warehouse behind Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

“Returning as the Operations Manager, I am ready to do my part in working for this station that I’ve always believed in since I was a volunteer in the beginning years,” Crane said. “It’s been amazing to see the growth that previous employees, volunteers, and department leaders have created for KCUW leading up to 2022. Jiselle Halfmoon and her hard work have set a tremendous positive example and precedent. I hope to maintain and keep everything moving forward, as well as implement my

creative ideas and knowledge.”

Crane will oversee the day-today operations and oversight of the station, including program scheduling and broadcasting, on-air announcing, underwriting, and recruiting and training volunteers.

“We are called Non-Profit Community Radio, and I believe we cannot exist without a great deal of focus on our Tribal Community. I hope to serve the CTUIR listeners to the greatest ability and make KCUW a consistent resource for information and entertainment.” Crane said.

BOT Adopts 2023 Budget

MISSION – The 2023 budget for the Confederated Tribes of the Uma tilla Indian Reserva tion (CTUIR) was approved unani mously by the Board at the November 7 Board meeting.

The 2023 budget maintains services at current 2022 levels and provides fund ing for ongoing contractual obligations. The total revenue that is projected to be available to support programs and activities in the 2023 budget year is expected to be similar to the amount that was available for the 2022 budget.

The Board of Trustees held work ses sions during the month of October and November 2022 to review the proposed 2023 budgets and annual work plans. The Board Treasurer presented the draf 2023 budget to the General Council at the October 20, 2022 meeting and requested Tribal member comments. A news release was published in the November 2022 edition of the CUJ that provided a broad overview of the proposed 2023 budget and asked for comments. The Board then met on No vember 3, 2022 to review any comments that were submitted and to fnalize the 2023 budget. The 2023 budget was ad opted at the regular Board meeting on November 7, 2022.

budget include:

Long-term Investments - $1,375,000 allocated equally between the Tribal Scholarship, Senior Pension, Funeral Assistance and Self Sufciency Funds

Land Purchases - $1,375,000 is ap propriated for land purchases in 2023

Litigation Reserves - $250,000 is ap propriated as a reserve for any future lit igation that involves Tribal Government.

Water Rights Negotiations$1,000,000 is appropriated as a reserve in anticipation of future costs associ ated with Tribal Government’s eforts in Umatilla River Basin water rights negotiations.

Contingency Fund - $1,825,828 will be deposited in the Tribe’s contingen cy fund and held in reserve for future needs and priorities

Commissions, Committees and Boards will each receive an appropri ation of $11,400 of Tribal funds which is an increase of $1,400 from the prior year to accommodate the increase in stipends from 2022.

Workforce Development Depart ment - funding to establish a new Workforce Development Department, hire a director and will plan implemen tation of workforce development eforts through 2023 to aid in Tribal Member career development opportunities.

Woods wins Best Debut Artist at NAMAs

CTUIR Tribal member Charles Woods III was awarded Best Debut Artist at the 20th Annual Native American Music Awards on November 19th, 2022, at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York.

Charles was also nominated in two other categories – Best Pow-wow/Drum Songs recording and Best Traditional Recording for his debut album “Honest To You.” Charles has been singing since childhood and enjoys creating melodies and sharing his music. His past performances have included the Jackalope Jamboree, BMCC graduations, National Native American Human Resources Conferences, wedding receptions, and most recently, at Pendleton Record Swap and Audio Expo concert at the Vert Auditorium. He also participated in shows with Pulitzer Prize-winning Dine’ artist Raven Chacon. Charles has competed at pow-wows and round dances throughout the United States. Charles enjoys the creative process of composing and is currently working on his second album.

The 2023 budget follows the gaming revenue allocation plan (GRAP) that was amended in 2006 for gaming distribution beginning afer January 1, 2007. Twenty percent of the 2022 net gam ing revenue will be used for dividend payments to Tribal members and the remaining distribution of funds will be held for use in the 2023 Tribal budget.

The 2023 budget also includes a distribution to Tribal government from Cayuse Holdings and Arrowhead and Mission Market based on the Enter prise Revenue Allocation Plan adopted in 2019. The distribution will occur in 2023. Twenty-five percent of the distribution will be used for dividend payments to Tribal members and the remaining distribution of funds will be used for 2023 operations.

Some major highlights of the 2023

Nixyáawii Community School - ap propriates $150,000 to the NCS for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year (Jan.-June) and $150,000 for the frst half of the 2023-24 school year (Sept. –Dec.).

Youth and Families - provided more support for youth and families in 2023. Funded $80,000 to continue the Afer School Program’s eforts in their Culture Camp, $30,000 for spring bas ketball tournament (BAAD), summer swim passes, backpacks for CTUIR members, and $28,690 for Summer School activities.

Elders – Increased the Elders bud get by $35,000 and an additional $50 Thanksgiving beneft for each Tribal elder 55 and older.

Employees - the budget includes a 6% increase in salaries for 2023 which includes a 3% Cost of Living as of Jan uary 1, 2023 for CTUIR employees.

Contributed photo

Anson Crane

Sandra Sampson

Wildhorse Foundation Awards $236,923 in Grants

Contributed by Wildhorse Foundation

Pendleton, OR – The Wildhorse Foundation, a community fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), announced their grant awards for the third quarter of 2023.

This quarter, 16 organizations received grants ranging from $3750 to $20,000 for projects in the areas of Public Health, Public Safety, Arts, Education, and Cultural Activities.

“Despite seeing a drastic reduction in the number of applications we’ve been receiving, we’ll still manage to award over $1 million again this year,” said Mary Liberty-Traughber, Foundation Administrator.

Since 2019, the Wildhorse Foundation has seen grant applications drop to less than half but 2023 grants already total over $980,000 for the frst three quarters.

“We’d really like to see a larger number of applications each quarter. We’d also like to see applicants who’ve never applied before,” said LibertyTraughber.

Established in 2001, the Wildhorse

ORGANIZATION NAME

Athena’s Gem, Inc.

Wildhorse Foundation Grants - 3rd Quarter 2022

PROJECT

Gem Theatre Occupancy

ORG. LOCATION AWARD

Athena, OR $ 8,660.00

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Finish Ceiling/Electrical in Thunder Room Joseph, OR $ 20,000.00

Color Outside the Lines Art Outreach to Foster Kids/Native Youth Portland, OR $ 7,000.00

Columbia Basin College Foundation Food Pantry for Richland Campus Pasco, WA $ 3,750.00

Edith Aid to Low Income Blind/Visually Impaired Kennewick, WA $ 5,000.00

Fundamental Needs Oasis Project - Clean Water Systems Dolores, CO $ 20,000.00

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Pendleton, Inc. Winter Shelter for Homeless Pendleton, OR $ 20,000.00

North Powder Rural Fire Protection District Equipment for Response to Remote Locations North Powder, OR $ 19,813.00

Oregon TRIO Association Tech Resources for TRIO Students in Need Astoria, OR $ 5,000.00

Pilot Rock School District District-wide Music Program Expansion Pilot Rock, OR $ 20,000.00

Skyline Adventures

Adaptive Skiing for Disable Veterans Dayton, WA $ 7,700.00

The STAR Project HOOP - Transitional Program Walla Walla, WA $ 20,000.00

Umatilla County Historical Society Heritage Station Museum Lobby Remodel Pendleton, OR $ 20,000.00

Union County Fair Association

Furniture for Community Building La Grande, OR $ 20,000.00

Valley Residential Services Disabled Adult Home Repair Walla Walla, WA $ 20,000.00

Wallowa School District Restoration Following Historic Hail Storm Wallowa, OR $ 20,000.00

Total $236,923.00

Foundation has, in total, awarded over $18 million in grant funding to eligible government, Tribal and non-profit organizations.

About Wildhorse Foundation

The Wildhorse Foundation was established January 1, 2001 for the

LANGUAGE LESSON

Imatalamłaami Sɨnwit Puuy Ipuuysa. Wawukya Tasimka Kayik Twinpas Walsaycas Sapasukʷatapam sinmatas wa naymuma.

Edition: Wiyaˀuytal (Imatalamłaami Sɨnwit), haˀoqoy (weyiiletpuutimt) English Snow (on the ground) It is snowing. Elk, Bull elk Cow elk Elk calf Rifle Coyote stories, Legends You should know who your people are.

Wiyaˀuytal (Comes from wiyaˀuyi “to go first”, referring to December as marking the year’s beginning)

weyiiletpuutimt pohoy hiweyehnece. wewukiye tasiipx qeˀeyix timuuni titwaatit cookwanoˀqa ˀimim neqceˀece. haˀoqoy (Means “season of elk calf, foaling season”, referring to December as this time of year)

December

purpose of formalizing charitable giving on behalf of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Funds from the Wildhorse Foundation are used for education, public health, public safety, gambling addiction prevention,

the arts, environmental protection, cultural activities, salmon restoration, and historic preservation. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis with deadlines being January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. For more information, visit theWildhorseFoundation.com.

BRIGHAM

continued from page 1

you’re pulling federal agencies together here because the status quo is not acceptable.” The President replied, “You’re looking at a guy who doesn’t like status quo.”

Day two included the panel Chair Brigham spoke on and continued with remarks from White House Ofce of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and panel discussions on Health Equity, Public Safety and Justice, Veterans and Indigenous Knowledge. The Summit concluded with further White House Council on Native American Engagement Sessions and closing remarks.

Prior to the two-day summit, Chair Brigham spent a day in meetings at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), the frst in-person gathering of members of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Council and a Tribal Leader briefng hosted by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). Afer the summit, she spent another day meeting with agency leaders and U.S. Senators.

This was the second White House Tribal Nations Summit hosted by President Biden during his administration but it was the frst inperson gathering of its kind since the Obama Administration.

Ambassador Susan Rice, Domestic Policy Advisor in the Biden Administration, poses with CTUIR Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham at the White House Tribal Nations Summit on Nov 30, 2022.

Celebrating the Lives of Three Linguists

Noel Rude, Bruce Rigsby and Haruo Aoki gave decades of their lives to Plateau language preservation

By Wil Phinney, Underscore

When he began recording the words of a Native speaker 40 years ago, linguist Noel Rude had no idea that his life’s work would form the foundation of the first dictionary for the Umatilla language.

Rude, who died in November of 2021, was one of three linguists who recorded and documented Plateau languages for future generations. Haruo Aoki died in February of this year and Bruce Rigsby “crossed over to the land of light” a month later in March.

Now, the Umatilla, Cayuse and Walla Walla tribes, who together make up the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), are remembering the three men and their contributions.

Those early recordings of Umatilla voices are invaluable, according to Phillip Cash Cash, a member of the Weyíiletpu (Cayuse) and Nuumiipuu (Nez Perce) tribes who has doctorates in linguistics and anthropology from the University of Arizona.“The first generation of modern linguists who worked on the languages of the Southern Plateau have given us a profoundly important record into the life worlds of our ancestral speech communities,” Cash Cash said. “For those of us who follow in their footsteps, we are greatly indebted to their groundbreaking documentary work.”

Rude died seven years after the University of Washington Press published the 622-page Umatilla dictionary, which also includes similar Sahaptin words spoken in the languages of the Nez Perce and the Walla Walla people. Sahaptin is a language family that encompasses the specifc languages spoken by many high plateau tribes in the Columbia River basin. Sahaptinspeaking peoples included the Umatilla, Walla Walla, Nez Perce, Yakama, Klickitat, Kittitas, Wanapum, Palus, Lower Snake, Skinpah, and Tenino.

Bobbie Conner, director at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, the

Noel Rude, in the introduction to the Umatilla Dictionary

museum and archive repository for the CTUIR, said she was a young girl when the three linguists and a handful of other anthropologists started working “amongst us” in the 1960s.

Together, Rude, Rigsby and Aoki stand as legends in capturing local Indigenous languages, developing a written system for the oral tradition and documenting the languages in standardized ways in order to better preserve them for future generations.

“The work of these men is itself the unequivocal shelf reference for us engaged in linguistic, cultural and historical work now and for the future,” Conner said.

When a Native speaker dies, names, phrases and words of a tribal language can be lost forever, Conner said.

“That is why it is so important for the words of elders to be recorded and documented,” Conner said. “For tribes

whose entire history is transmitted over thousands of years through the oral tradition, a written language is a modern convention. A system for writing down a symbol for every sound in an undocumented language is necessary.”

‘They gave decades of their lives’

Rude, Rigsby and Aoki talked with dozens of elders from several tribes of the Interior Columbia Plateau to document the meaning, pronunciation, spelling, and context of Plateau languages.

Rigsby frst and later Rude focused their study on the Umatilla language, preserving for the ages knowledge of tribal lifeways and philosophy embedded in those Indigenous words. During that same time period, Aoki compiled a dictionary of the words of the Nez Perce, who are known to themselves as the Nimíipuu.

Rigsby contributed to “Čáw Pawá Laakni – They are Not Forgotten, a Sahaptian Place Names Atlas for the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla People,” which was published in 2015.

The dictionary and atlas contain Umatilla, Walla Walla and Nez Perce words. The latter became the language of the Cayuse as well.

In the 1940s, many of the last fuent Cayuse speakers, mostly older men who worked during pea harvest in the area, married Nez Perce women. Their children were taught the language of the Nimíipuu, who lived on their own reservation in western Idaho, under their 1855 Treaty.

Through intermarriage, Nez Perce became the more dominant language, eventually replacing Cayuse “for the sake of communication,” said Modesta Minthorn, director of the Education Department for the CTUIR.

Before adopting the Nez Perce language, the Cayuse people knew themselves as “Iiksiyu.” Later, they became known as “Weyíiletpu,” a Nez Perce term meaning “people of the waving rye grass.”

Rude, Rigsby and Aoki gave decades of their lives to Plateau language preservation, Conner said. She added

that Rude and Rigsby assisted the placenames atlas project “in untold ways” over its 14-year incubation. Rigsby wrote the atlas foreword and contributed to other sections of the 250-page volume.

Aoki collaborated with elders to record the Nez Perce language, which is spoken among tribes in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. He meticulously documented that language into a Nez Perce dictionary in 1994.

Noel Rude: Diligent and mostly serious

Rude’s work with the Sahaptian languages began in the 1960s with Elizabeth Wilson, a Nez Perce speaker, in Kamiah, Idaho. He later talked with elders from Idaho, Oregon and Washington while doing graduate research at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Modesta, the former CTUIR Language Program manager, is the daughter of Zelma and Antone Minthorn, who both attended the University of Oregon in Eugene in the late 1970s — the years when Rude gathered information for his dissertation. Modesta’s parents were both fuent Nez Perce speakers.

Modesta met Rude as a child.

“Mom told him she would share words if he would teach the alphabet to me and my sisters — Kim, Lisa and Toni,” Modesta said.

Modesta says that’s how she and her sisters learned the basics of the Umatilla language: as told to Rude by their mother.

Rude fnished his thesis on Nez Perce language, grammar and discourse afer Antone, Zelma and the children moved back to the Umatilla Reservation where Antone was elected chair of the CTUIR General Council. (The Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes moved together to a 526,000-acre reservation in Eastern Oregon under the terms of the Treaty of 1855. The U.S. government later reduced the size of the reservation by half.)

In his leadership role, Antone began talking with other elected ofcers about preserving the Umatilla, Walla Walla and Nez Perce languages.

“Dad said, ‘I know a guy,’ and reached out to Noel,” Modesta said.

In 1982, Rude arrived at the Umatilla Reservation.

“He didn’t have a place to stay, but that’s how he rolled,” Modesta said.

Rude began recording the words of elder women who were willing to share their language. Others refused to speak with him.

There was a gap in Rude’s work when he moved to the desert of Mexico where the heat helped his ailing lungs. But he maintained his relationship with Modesta’s parents.

In the early 1990s, Antone Minthorn again turned to Rude. As chair of the CTUIR Board of Trustees, Antone began pushing the tribal government to establish a language program that would preserve and promote speaking the three CTUIR languages.

Rude was the first employee hired in 1996 as a linguist in the CTUIR Language Program. His initial focus as a

Noel Rude, center, was honored in 2012 for his years of work as a linguist with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Education Department. Back row, from left: Master Speakers Thomas Morning Owl, Kristen Parr, Antone Minthorn, and current CTUIR Interim Deputy Executive Teara Farrow Ferman. In the front with Rude is Umatilla Master Speaker Mildred Quaempts. Photo courtesy of Jill-Marie Gavin of the Confederated Umatilla Journal

Haruo Aoki receives blanket from Nez Perce scholars Beth Piatote (right) and Angel Sobotta. UC Berkeley photo by Melani King

“ This is a gift to the youth. No matter where they fnd themselves, they will have access to the beautiful words of their elders.”

Honoring Veterans

Free Community Christmas Dinner Changes Location

Pendleton, OR — The Pendleton Community Action Coalition (PCAC) will be changing the location of their annual FREE Community Christmas Dinner from Salvation Army to the Eagle’s Lodge at 428 S Main St, Pendleton, OR 97801.

Community members can pick up to-go style dinners from 11:30am-1:00pm on Sunday, December 25th or they can sign up for deliveries until December 10th at https://forms.gle/JHkHTFzy4A9rTJ6E6. Additionally, PCAC will be coordinating with the Salvation Army, the Pendleton School District, Nixyáawii Community School, CAPECO, CTUIR DCFS, and Yellowhawk’s Senior Program to compose a delivery list.

If you’d like to support PCAC in serving the community, you can make an online and tax-deductible donation at https://pendletoncac.org/donate or if you prefer to mail a check you can send it to Pendleton Community Action Coalition PO Box 1762, Pendleton, OR 97801.

RIGHT: CTUIR Tribal member and Veteran, Toni Cordell, Post Adjutant, of the George St. Denis Post #140, American Legion Oregon plays taps during the Veterans Day Appreciation Event, Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Warriors Memorial.

BELOW: Veterans and suporters gather at the Nixyáawii Warriors Memorial during the Veterans Day Appreciation Event.

Photos by Sam McCloud

CTUIR Wins NOAA Grant for Drought Early Warning System

MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has won a two-year $434,000 grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration–National Integrated Drought Information System (NOAA-NIDIS) to develop a Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) and build tribal resilience to drought. “After the 2015 year of extraordinary drought and last year’s drought in the spring and summer, this project will help CTUIR address future droughts and inform the community of conditions related to drought and the First Foods,” said Kate Ely, project lead and hydrologist in CTUIR’s Water Resources Program. Developing the DEWS will be a team efort with many people involved including CTUIR’s Department of Natural Resources, Ofce of Information and Technology, Public Works, and Public Safety, as well as other tribes, state and federal agencies, Tribal members and local communities.

From time immemorial, Tribal people have been intricately linked to the First Foods (water, salmon, big game, roots, and berries). The First Foods gave themselves to the people, and in return, the people take care of the First Foods — a reciprocal partnership. To build Tribal drought resilience, the CTUIR will develop a culturally relevant DEWS to ensure the long-term security of the First Foods, economic activities, and groundwater supplies to meet domestic, commercial, municipal, and irrigation uses on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR).

With this project, the CTUIR plans

Expectations from grantsupported activities:

• Create a web-based DEWS dashboard that incorporates local and regional drought indices that relate to First Foods monitoring, assessing, forecasting, and reporting,

• Develop partnerships with the Umatilla Indian Reservation community and local, tribal, state, and federal agencies,

• Share information locally and with the broader scientifc and environmental communities,

• Expand CTUIR’s water monitoring program to headwater springs and aquifers,

• Drill two long-term monitoring wells (one shallow, one deep) to track water-level response to climate, and

• Prepare a conservation plan for the Umatilla Indian Reservation community with drought adaptation strategies.

DEWS components include:

• Ecosystem observation

• First Foods monitoring & reporting

• Hazard planning & preparedness

• Prediction & forecasting

• Communication & outreach

• Interdisciplinary research & applications

• Partnerships & resource references

to conduct research, address drought variability, forecast its onset and recovery, plan for mitigation, and share this information with the UIR community, other tribes, state and federal agencies, and the broader environmental and scientifc communities. To accomplish these objectives, the CTUIR proposes to (1) develop a DEWS “dashboard” with regional and new indices for First Foods, (2) develop a conservation plan, (3) expand monitoring to springs in the upper Umatilla River Basin and groundwater in the southern portion of the Reservation, (4) drill two new monitoring wells, one shallow and one deep, in the south UIR, and (5) develop indices for groundwater and other First

drought conditions and forecasts, both local and regional,” said Ely.

Drought indicators or Indices are used to detect onset and end of drought and come from time-series data such as rain, snow, soil moisture, streamfow, groundwater levels, or anything measureable that is afected by climate.

Partners in the project include the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, NOAA-NIDIS, NOAA National Weather Service Pendleton Office, US Geological Survey, US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, Oregon State University, and the UIR community. This project and its anticipated accomplishments will enable the CTUIR

Photo courtesy of Craig Kvern

Native American Heritage Month

Washington Elementary School

LEFT: Sunhawk Thomas leads in dancers during the Native American Drummers and Dancers Assembly at Washington Elementary School on November 18, 2022. The dancers included Washington Elementary and Nixyáawii Community School students

RIGHT: Fallyn Sampson Plume, 5th grade, gets some help with fnal touches from Nina Watchman before dancing for her classmates

Traditions shine at area schools

Weston-McEwen HS Hosts Pow Wow Day

Athena, OR – On Friday, November 18th, the Weston-McEwen High School hosted a group of Native American youth dancers and drummers from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) for Pow Wow Day. Merle Kirk, Indian Education Coordinator/Title VI for Pilot Rock and Athena - Weston School Districts, organized the danc ers to perform for Athena-Weston School District. The assembly was hosted in the high school gymnasium and gathered the whole district together for the event.

The dancers included Taylor Quaempts, Alexis Maddern, and Manaia Wolf of Weston-McEwen High School and Stella Wolf, of Weston Middle School. Additional dancers from Nixya’awii Community School (NCS) included Sky Smith, Lillian Watchman, Sadie Nowland, and Alayna Bevis. The dancers wore a variety of special regalia, including beaded buckskin dresses, fancy dancer shawls, and a dentalium cape. Fred Hill Sr., Master Speak er for the CTUIR Language Program, brought several students to sing and drum for the assembly. Regarding the drum circle, Althea Wolf noted, “They sing at various events like ours but also for visiting dignitaries at the tribe or the casino. There are multiple drums in the CTUIR community, but this drum

group is the NCS student drum under the charge of Mr. Hill.” Wolf added that she has been working to help establish a Native American Indian Club for the school, which would make gatherings like the Pow Wow Day assembly more regular as an annual event.

CTUIR Reservation lands encompass roughly a third of the Athena-Weston School District and approximately 6% of the students identify as Native American Indian. The district is working to recognize traditions from a variety of cultures. Among the fall curriculum is a lesson and demonstration of the First Foods, which Kirk is organizing for Athena Elementary School. District Superintendent and Weston Middle School Principal Ann Vescio stated, “We want to highlight the rich diversity of culture and bounty of harvest from the lands where we live. This time of year is perfect for reminding everyone about this shared legacy of stewardship.” She added, “We are grateful for the CTUIR’s partnership on these educational events.”

Pendleton Early Learning Center

ABOVE:

BELOW: Lillian Watchman, a sophomore at Nixyáawii Community School, hi-fves young students before her dance exhibition at Pendleton Early Learning Center. Photos

Native American dancers perform during the Pow Wow Day assembly at Weston-McEwen High School.

Photo courtesy of Althea Wolf.

Alayna Bevis showing her fast and fancy dancing during the Athena powwow. Photo by Dallas Dick

Fred Hill Sr., Master Speaker for the CTUIR Language Program, shows young students at Pendleton Early Learning Center all the right moves.

by Sam McCloud

at Washington Elementary. Photos by Sam McCloud

Pendleton School District Recognizes Exceptional Students

PENDLETON — At the November meeting of the Pendleton School District Board, 19 Tribal students were recognized by their schools for their academic, character, and leadership achievements. Each year, the CTUIR hosts a PSD Board meeting at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

Pendleton Early Learning Center (PELC)

JEVON THOMPSON: Jevon is not only a very hard worker, but he has a very kind heart and is a wonderful friend to all.

CHRISTOPHER SELAM: Christopher is that student that all his peers want to be his friend. He is funny, kind, and is always participate in lessons whether it be seatwork or conversational. He is a joy to have in class.

McKay Elementary

KEATON FRENCH: Keaton is becoming a classroom leader who is very smart, capable and quick to help others. We are very proud of him!

KAYDEN COY: Kayden is eager to learn, has perseverance to complete assignments, is proud of his math work, listens well and waits for directions. These are good traits to have as he continues on his journey as a student.

Sherwood Elementary

ABIGAYLE FORD: Abi is always proud to participate in her cultural traditions. She is a great role model and inspires those around her to embrace their heritage. She is a kind student who works hard at all she does, and is also a talented athlete.

JOSHUA SELAM: Josh is very endearing and always brings joy to those around him. He is a hard worker and perseveres through all challenges. Josh’s smile can light up a room. He is a great kid who has a dynamic personality.

Washington Elementary GRANT SHEOSHIPS: Grant is a pleasure to have in class. He works

hard and always tries his best. He is polite, caring, and a great peer role model!

KACEN REDCRANE: Kacen has a love or learning that is contagious! He is always asking questions and is curious about the world around him. Kacen is kind and has a great sense of humor. Kacen strives to be his best!

Sunridge Middle School

AVA JACKSON: Ava is a kind, hardworking student. She is a well rounded student with exceptional leadership qualities. Ava is an outstanding citizen who is compassionate and respectful to her peers and teachers. She is known for reaching out to many students who need someone to care.

COLE SAZUE: Cole is a great leader within our school and also within our athletic programs. He is very personable and always has a smile on his face. He is an excellent student who is ready to learn and strives for success every single day. He leads by example and encourages his classmates inside and outside the classroom.

HIYUUM NOWLAND: Hiyuum is an excellent role model for other

students. He has demonstrated perseverance and grit. His passion and talent for music and dancing are obvious and he inspires everyone around him.

MIRACLE EDMISTON: Miracle embodies all the character traits we celebrate at SMS. She is an excellent example of a leader. She is kind, respectful, helpful and genuine. She works extremely hard to be at the top of her class academically and helps others to do the same. Miracle leads by example and chooses to do the right thing, even when nobody’s watching.

Pendleton High School KEIRSEN SPENCER: She has been an outstanding leader and positive support to her teammates on the volleyball court. She is a bright spot in our school! 3.6 GPA.

REBECCA WINN: Cancer survivor with a 3.7 GPA.

LUKE JOSEPH: A phenomenal person and student. 3.8 GPA.

MEKHI SPENCER: Everyone who gets to work with Mekhi absolutely loves him. 3.0 GPA.

Nixyáawii Community School

AFTIN RUCKMAN: Recognized for perseverance and academic achievement

ADDISON JONES-KOSEY: Recognized for academic achievement.

NICOLAS ALEXANDER: Recognized for outstanding citizenship.

Back row L to R: Mekhi Spencer, Kacen Redcrane, Grant Sheoships, Cole Sazue, Ava Jackson and Addison Jones-Kosey. Front row L to R: Kayden Coy, Jevon Thompson, Abigayle Ford, Joshua Selam.

Rebecca Winn receives her certificate from Pendleton High School Principal Patrick Dutcher.

Pendleton School District Superintendent Kevin Headings with Cole Sazue, Hiyuum Nowland and Ava Jackson.

Miracle Edmiston.

Keaton French shakes hands with McKay Elementary Principal Sherri Kilgore.

Hiyuum Nowland and Sunridge Middle School Principal Piper Kelm.

Aftin Ruckmam receives her certifcate from Nixyáawii Community School Principal Ryan Heinrich.

E. “Tessie” Williams

December 14, 1931 - November 21, 2022

E. “Tessie” Williams 90 died on Monday November 21 at her Home, She was born December 14, 1931 in Cayuse to William James and Nannie Crow James. Dressing will be Tuesday November 28 at 10:00 am in the Mission Long House With, Rosary to be at 6:00 pm followed by Washat at 7:00pm. On Tuesday November 29 fnal 7 at 7:00 am followed by burial in Homily Cemetery. Burns Mortuary is in charge of arrangements sign the on line guess book at http:// www.burnsmortuary.com

Nicole Leann Jones

May 8, 2000 - November 15, 2022

Nicole Leann Jones, age 22, of Pendleton passed away November 15, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Hospital of Pendleton.

A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Tutuilla Presbyterian Church in Pendleton, Oregon, with burial to follow in Tutuilla Cemetery.

Nicole was born May 8, 2000 to James Jones of Adams, Oregon and Christina Male (Howell) of Pendleton, Oregon. She spent most of her childhood years in Pendleton, Oregon. Nicole graduated from Pendleton High School in 2018. Nicole loved camping, gold panning with her late grandmother, loved going to drives with her friends, and spending time with her daughter Mayvis Morgan. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Josephine J Jones, grandfather Jesse J Jones JR, and grandmother Loretta R Jewell. Survivors include her daughter, Mayvis Morgan Jones of Pendleton; Parents; Mother, Christina M Male (Howell) of Pendleton, OR and Father James A Jones (Peggy Turk) of Adams, OR; Siblings Matthew J Male JR (Jamie Male) of Pendleton, OR, Sarah M Male (Bill Needham) of Burns, OR, Josephine M Anderson (Dave) of Pendleton, OR, Ryan L Jones of Pendleton, OR, Kylie J Jones of Pendleton, OR, Taylor Jones of Adams, OR, and Jason L Jones of Pendleton, OR; Best Friend/Sister Shaniqua M Hammer of Pendleton, OR; Lots of uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Raphael Bill

June 25, 1943 - November 18, 2022

Raphael S. Bill, 79, of Pendleton died on Friday November 18. He was born June 25, 1943 in Pendleton, to Phillip and Eliza Cowapoo Bill. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday December 1, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrews Catholic church. Please sign the on line guess book at www.burnsmortuary.com

Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online guestbook and leave a memory at www.burnsmortuary.com

Monica Lewis Clubfoot

September 3, 1989 - November 18, 2022

Monica Rene (Lewis) Clubfoot, 33, died at her home in Portland on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was born on September 3, 1989 in Sacramento, California to Donald Ramsey Scott and Danielle Rene Lewis. Evening services will be held on Tuesday

November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Funeral Services with be on Wednesday, November 30 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Tutuilla Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Tutuilla Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of funeral arrangements. Please visit our online guest book at www.burnsmortuary.com

Reginal Van Pelt

December 25, 1954 - November 20, 2022

Reginal “Reg” Van Pelt, 67, died on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1954 in Pendleton, Oregon to Louis A. Van Pelt and Rosaline Shillal. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Burns Mortuary of Pendleton with Traditional Songs at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Mission. Burial will follow at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of funeral arrangements. Please visit our online guestbook at http:// www.burnsmorutary.com and leave a memory.

occasionally serves as a CRITFC spokesperson, and is a liaison between CRITFC and national, regional, local, and tribal press. The position works closely with Commissioners, CRITFC staf and tribal staf to ensure that the programs’ outreach needs are met and the Commission’s goals are accomplished. The position will require regular interaction with the public, representation of CRITFC to groups and audiences, and being called upon to speak extemporaneously on a variety of topics relating to CRITFC and its member tribes’ work. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Partial ly or fully remote in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. Closing date: Open Until Filled.

Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc. org/jobs

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Salary Range: $88,845 - $91,088

COLUMBIA RIVER

INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION IS HIRING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Chief Financial Ofcer

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

We seek a dynamic and skilled fnancial leader to be our next Chief Financial Ofcer. The CFO will provide strategic management for the fnance and accounting functions of one of Portland’s top nonproft organizations. The CFO will serve as a close partner to the Executive Director and will have broad responsibility for CRITFC’s success. This is an excellent opportunity for a fnance and accounting leader to make a step up in their career and help the four member tribes’ salmon restoration eforts. Prior CFO experience is not required. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time, Exempt. Lo cation: Portland, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc. org/jobs

Public Information Specialist

Salary Range: $65,137 – $71,651

This position works to forward the culture, goals and aspirations of the Commission and its member tribes to the broader public through media and outreach activities. The position will write press releases, news stories, website and social media posts, and other creative writing to share the work, priorities, and views of CRITFC and its member tribes. The potential of performing some job duties via telework, particularly from or near the CRITFC member tribes’ reservations and ceded lands, could be considered. The position also executes CRITFC’s media strategy,

We seek a dynamic and skilled IT professional to be our next Senior Programmer/Analyst. The Senior Programmer/Analyst will have primary responsibility for CRITFC systems and reporting. They will be the in house expert on our scientifc systems, as well as our admin systems. They will help us to utilize our systems more fully and make our (work) lives easier. The ideal candidate for this role is an IT professional who has a strong connection to the natural world and a strong desire to be of service to our region’s tribes. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time, Exempt. Loca tion: Partially or fully remote in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs

Data Architect

Salary Range: $88,845 - $91,088

We seek a dynamic and skilled IT professional to be our next Data Architect. The Data Architect will have primary responsibility for storing and providing CRITFC data. As a science-based organization, we have a large amount of biological and geographical data. The Data Architect will help us to utilize our data more fully to make the best scientifc and administra tive decisions. The ideal candidate for this role is an IT professional who has a strong connection to the natural world and a strong desire to be of service to our region’s tribes. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time, Exempt. Loca tion: Partially or fully remote in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs

Fishery Science Department

Manager

Salary Range: $124,335 - $131,649

We seek an experienced, collaborative, and capa ble natural resources leader to be our next Fishery Science Department Manager. This role provides scientifc support to Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and its member tribes so that they can meet their fshery management and restoration goals for salmon, sturgeon, and lamprey in the Columbia River basin. The Fishery Science Department Manager will have overall responsibility

for a large portfolio of current projects, however they must also identify gaps in scientifc inquiry that would further aid watershed restoration and salmon production, and propose novel plans to meet those needs. This is a highly visible and highly collabora tive role, working closely with the scientifc staf at the four member tribes, as well as state and federal scientists, and other scientists in the region, e.g. at educational institutions and advocacy organizations. Successful candidates will have a strong scientifc background as well as strong experience managing staf, as this role manages a department comprised of four large groups: Habitat, Genetics, Informatics, and Production & Restoration. This role is a mem ber of CRITFC’s management team and reports to the Executive Director. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/ jobs

Senior Fishery Scientist/Habitat Group Leader

Salary Range: $92,839 - $102,123

The Senior Fishery Scientist / Habitat Group Leader oversees a team of scientists, biologists, and technicians who develop methods to promote riverine ecosystem recovery in accordance with the organization’s fsh restoration plan, Wy-KanUsh-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit “Spirit of the Salmon”. The aim of this work is to ensure that the four CRITFC member tribes (Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama) have a sustainable salmon fshery. The Senior Fishery Scientist will develop research, monitoring, and evaluation programs to related to recovery of anadromous fshes of the Columbia River basin. This role collaborates closely with other internal and external scientists, partners, and policy makers who have similar interests in restoring watersheds and salmon populations. The Habitat Program is one of four groups within CRITFC’s Fishery Science Department. The mission of the Habitat Program is to evaluate salmonid and stream ecosystem response to conservation measures and environmental stressors in the Columbia River basin. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Port land, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs

Watershed Department Manager

Salary Range: $124,335 – $131,649

Watershed Department Manager. This role provides management of the organization’s portfolio of watershed restoration programs and is responsible for leading the implementation of Wy-Kan Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit, the Tribal Salmon Restoration Plan. This is a highly visible and highly collaborative role, promoting partnerships and public relations for tribal watershed restoration. This role coordinates with the four CRITFC member tribes to secure funding and provide technical support to their watershed restoration and salmon production projects. The position requires experience in project management, public relations, grant writing and legislative advocacy in natural resources, climate change, or fsheries. Team leadership experience is also required, as this position manages a department of nine staf. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Port land, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs.

Police

Ofcer

(Hood River or Boardman, OR)

Multiple Vacancies

Salary: $53,061 - $63,101

The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD) provides law enforcement of 31 treaty fsh ing access sites and other tribal lands along a 150mile stretch of the Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to McNary Dam, ensuring that fsh are caught in accordance with regulations. CRITPD ofcers patrol by vehicle and boat and inspect fshers’ identifcation, catch, and gear. They also provide assistance in times of need. CRITFC’s Police Ofcers come from a variety of backgrounds and don’t need prior police or security experience. All ofcers will receive 16 weeks of initial training and will earn Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certifcation and commission as a sworn police of cer. It is useful but not required to have experience in community services, social services, medical services, the military, or other jobs where safety is critical. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed

citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Hood River or Boardman, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www. critfc.org/jobs.

Enforcement Department

Dispatcher/Communications Ofcer (Hood River)

Multiple Vacancies

Salary: $41,135 - $44,971

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police dispatchers are based in Hood River, Oregon and are the communication link for all incoming communications to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD). Dispatchers are directly responsible for the operation of all ofce radio communications and telephone equipment, they monitor patrol ofcer activities, and answer incoming emergency calls for service, business, and assistance calls. The position works rotating shifts to support the round the clock police service provided by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department. As a tribal organization, CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages qualifed citizens and descendants of our member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

Classifcation: Regular, Full-time. Location: Hood River, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs.

Join the Cayuse Holdings team! We have dozens of jobs open each month. Work on the Reservation, remotely from your home, across the US or overseas. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the complete list of job openings at www.cayuseholdings.com. To sign up for our Talent Network (be the frst to learn about career opps that ft your interests and skill sets and get access to our weekly hot jobs list) go to https://www.cayusetalentsolutions. com/talent-network

Current Cayuse Holdings job opportunities include Deck Hand (Guam), Desktop Team Lead, Help Desk Agent, Information Security Specialist, IT Security Project Manager, Java Developer, Project Management Ofce Analyst, RSS Help Desk Agent (remote, Web Support, and Desktop IT Technician on or near Indian Reservations across the US.

Happy Bir�hday Joe Bear

Kellen Lewis performs “According to

Coyote”

On November 17th, CTUIR hosted two performances of the hit performance, According to Coyote. The frst performance was exclusively for early learning age children, and the second, at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, was open to the public.

Performed by Nez Perce actor Kellen Lewis, According to Coyote is a vibrant and entertaining anthology of tales featuring the legendary hero of American Indian mythology. Written by the late Nez Perce actor and playwright, John Kaufman and directed by Kaufman’s niece, Josephine Keefe, According To Coyote is dubbed “a beautiful origin story.”

Kellen Lewis also had a role as “Johnny Boy” in the hit show “Reservation Dogs” on HULU. Photos by Sam McCloud

Health

can expand your options and help pay for additional services so you can get the care you need. It covers a wide variety of providers and services including Tribal/IHS clinics and non-tribal providers, hospitals, pharmacies and more. If you’re a member of a federally recognized tribe, you can sign up anytime, year-round. If you qualify, your insurance may even be free.

Remembering Tessie Williams

made the special efort to create a lasting memory for our family.

I am Mort Bishop with the Woolen Mills. I want to give my personal refections about our friend Tessie Williams – exceptional person!

I frst met Tessie in the late 1970’s at Waverley Country Club in Portland afer a Pendleton Round Up / Happy Canyon dinner at Rose Festival time.

Afer the dinner, we stayed for aferglow with Tessie and my Mom and Dad and Bill Nance and his wife Mary Anne. Tessie, as you may know, was the Happy Canyon Indian Princess Chaperone. Tessie was lively, vivacious, joking and with laughter that shook her to the core and those of us in her midst.

Tessie and my Dad had a wonderful friendship and bond. Their chemistry, storytelling, jokes and wit went back and forth. You could see their eyes dance when they were together. Tessie spoke at one of our Pendleton Woolen Mills’ national meetings and shared her traditions and values – a spiritual and deep woman.

When my Father died in 2007, Tessie made sure that he was honored at the Saturday morning Round Up tribal dances with a black stallion clad with a red Chief Joseph blanket on his back, prancing around, snorting during the tribute. It was moving. My Father’s name was “just right doer of things” and it was Tessie who reciprocated and

A year later Tessie insisted on inviting our family, my sisters and me, to the Longhouse and I was given an Indian name cickaniwašal’a (Cayuse) and tsits kaneenwushuthl’a (Umatilla). (Thank you, Kristin Parr). The translation is “he who rides with blankets”... I try my best, Tessie!

I saw Tessie every year at Round Up and we also had breakfast at the Silver Saddle over the years. I visited her at OHSU when she was life-flighted to Portland about 10 years ago. She made a remarkable comeback. She told me that seeing the red sun rising over Mount Hood every morning from her hospital bed gave her inspiration and a will to live.

I called two weeks ago and Shalaya (Tessie’s granddaughter) told me that Tessie had her boxing gloves on and was not letting the Creator take her from us!

I spoke to Tessie then one last time and she laughed that incredible laugh, that laugh that shook her little body, shook me and everyone in our midst. It is a laugh that shakes the world with her goodness.

Thank you Tessie for your friendship and making a positive diference in our people. You lef us with your kindness, laughter and twinkling eyes. May you live on amongst us.

You are that exceptional person!

Woolen Mills

BUDGET

Enhanced Tribal ID - Another high light for 2023 was the appropriation for obtaining equipment and the ability to produce Enhanced Tribal Member IDs which are required for domestic airfare and can serve as a certifed Tribal pass port to countries contiguous to the U.S. Board Priorities for 2022-23 – The Board identifed priorities and allocat ed American Rescue Plan Act funds (federal funding) to projects including: New tribal waste water treatment facility – allocated $14M contribution towards design & construction costs (tribe is at maximum capacity for any future development)

Assessment and plan to expand Nixyáawii Community School to in

clude K through 8th grade ($100K)

New Tribal Wellness Center – allo cated $9M contribution towards design and construction costs

Purchase of tribal emergency re sponse vehicles and equipment to respond to wildfires, snow, flood, emergency rescue and hazardous spills - $1.9M

Assessment and plans for facilities and housing for Seniors and Veterans ($100k)

For additional details, the 2023 budget is available to General Council Members. Questions on the budget can be submitted in writing or by email to the BOT Treasurer, Sandra Sampson (sandrasampson@ctuir.org).

Merry Christmas, Grandma Turtle Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our wonderful grandmother Delores Quaempts Moses!

linguist was to continue interviewing and documenting the words of tribal elders.

For the next decade, Modesta said, fuent language speakers were afraid Rude might use his research to create a book and sell it. Fearing that potential exploitation, some elder speakers did not want to share with Rude or anyone else who might proft from the ancient language.

Rude was fortunate to fnd speakers when he did.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, there were fewer than a dozen fuent speakers for all three languages. Today, no more than eight remain. Antone, now 87, cur rently works as a Nez Perce speaker in the CTUIR Language Program. Zelma died in 2003, at the age of 66.

Rude was diligent and mostly serious, but he had a fun side in his day-to-day work that endeared him to many elders.

Modesta said Rude had a profound sense of humor.

“Noel could laugh at most anything and defnitely had a quick wit,” she said. “One time, while I was in my master’s program [at the University of Oregon], him and I got into a discussion about linguistics. We were so into the discus sion we did not notice all of the elders were sleeping in their chairs. We looked up and he said, ‘That is why not every one is a linguist. It’s too boring.’ Him and I laughed, and they all opened their eyes and laughed at us. Good times with all of them.”

Rude was a “walking repository” of elders’ testaments and “deep,” or under lying, language structures, according to Modesta.

“Many people thought he was teach ing the language, but he was actually teaching linguistics, the study of lan guages — basic grammar, morphology [the study of the forms of words] and phonetics [the study and classifcation of speech sounds],” Modesta said. “You can’t really do research and not learn the language.”

But his life’s work was the dictionary. It was intended to be the legacy of the elders who worked arduously with Rude for decades.

“This is a gif to the youth,” Rude wrote in his introduction to the Uma tilla Dictionary. “No matter where they fnd themselves, they will have access to the beautiful words of their elders. May this kindle their curiosity! And may their elders’ legacy never fade.”

Rude was “ecstatic when we pub lished in 2014,” said Modesta, who wrote the dictionary foreword.

Modesta wrote that the dictionary “brings together a large body of work that has spanned decades for the use of the descendants of fuent speakers who worked with Dr. Rude.”

Rude provided phonemic analysis [the ability to hear, identify and manip ulate the smallest units of sound that help to diferentiate word meanings] and the key for pronunciation.

In addition to the Umatilla language, the dictionary includes words in Nez Perce and Walla Walla.

“One thing people overlook is that the dictionary is multi-language,” Modesta said. “Noel wanted all three spoken languages refected.”

That’s important, because the con versational language of the Walla Walla

has died out . There are a few younger people who are considered appren tices in the Walla Walla language, but without a living fuent speaker to learn from, it’s unlikely that the apprentices will become fuent.

“I’m not aware of any fuent Walla Walla speakers,” Modesta said. “There are a few dialects spoken, but none on this reservation and, if there are, those speakers are up in age.”

Most recently, CTUIR created an on line dictionary through a collaboration w ith Amazon. Now, anyone can use a search engine to translate any English word to the Umatilla language for pro nunciation and defnition.

writing system to the Gitxsan language that is still used today.

Rigsby’s visits to the Umatilla Indian Reservation spanned 50 years, from the 1960s to 2010.

Conner, at Tamástslikt, remembers meeting Rigsby when she was 8 years old. The “very tall” Kentucky man became a member of Conner’s family and lived with her great-aunt Vera Spokane Jones. He would sweat with her grandfather, Gilbert Conner.

“We went to Mt. Adams and picked huckleberries together,” Conner said. “We camped for more than a week at Surprise Lakes with Auntie Vera, Bruce, Barbara (Rigsby’s wife), their kids, Jan and Mark, and our grandparents.”

Conner said Rigsby told her it was important that “our young people still have a bond to our homeland. He said that our identity in our land is how we stay strong.”

Rigsby recorded Conner’s great aunt and “wrote fast trying to keep up with her.” He would ask Vera questions, and then do his best to properly repeat the words.

an English summary.

Aoki could speak Nez Perce, but with a Japanese accent, which he feared would be picked up by the Nez Perce people. Instead of speaking, he generally sat still and took notes. He authored specialized linguistic articles on the language.

Aoki received his Ph.D. in linguistics from UC Berkeley in 1965 with a dissertation titled “Nez Perce Grammar.” When he died in February, Aoki was Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California.

Aoki also did linguistic feldwork on the Nagasaki dialect of Japanese.

Much like Rude, Aoki listened to elders speak and transcribed their words into phonetic symbols. He organized them, with defnitions, into a practical tool to facilitate their future use. At the request of Rude, Aoki came to the Umatilla Reservation to help with the dictionary.

Conner said the linguists were re vered because they were humble and didn’t want to draw attention to themselves.

Bruce Rigsby: a very tall Kentucky man

Bruce Rigsby was an anthropologist who specialized in language and ethnog raphy on two continents, Australia and North America.

In the 1970s, he studied the languages spoken by Indigenous people in what is now the Eastern Cape York Peninsula and Princess Charlotte Bay in Australia. Prior to his work in Australia, Rigsby co-authored “A Short Practical Dictionary of the Gitxsan Language.”

Today, the Gitxsan language, a Tsimshianic language of northwestern British Columbia, is considered endangered. According to the 2016 census, there were 1,020 native speakers, but few who are fuent. This dictionary, created more

“We all laughed together when he asked her to retell a story again, but slower, and she did retell it, only faster,” Conner said.

Haruo Aoki: he sat still and took notes

Before Haruo Aoki began his lin guistics work in the 1950s, there was no defnitive written system for the Nez Perce language. In 1994, afer decades of immersive study, Aoki published his im mense 1,280-page Nez Perce Dictionary.

In the early 1900s, the Catholic Jesuits had compiled a limited list of Nez Perce words. Additionally, anthropologist Archie Phinney, who was fve-eighths Nez Perce, wrote the Nez Perce Texts. The texts are a collection of Nez Perce myths he recorded from his mother, Mary Lily Phinney, who spoke Nez Perce. The texts were written with alternating lines

“They did their work within the tribal community, according to how our people lived,” Conner said. “They were not using us to achieve their own notoriety but worked with us to perpetuate the spoken languages.”

Modesta Minthorn said it was the work of the elders and the linguists that helped preserve not only languages, but the culture and lifestyle of tribal people.

“The people that dedicated their time to the compilation of this work are all gone,” Modesta wrote in the dictionary’s foreword. “This book has preserved their works and knowledge for all of us and for those of us yet to come, and places it truly in the heart of the people.”

Underscore is a nonproft collaborative reporting team in Portland focused on investigative reporting and Indian Country coverage, supported by foundations, corporate sponsors and donor contributions. Follow

Bruce Rigsby attends a 2004 meeting of researchers and scholars at Tamastslik Cultural Institute to discuss draft entries for the atlas of Sahaptian placenames. Photo by Eugene Hunn, via University of Washington

News & Sports

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

Pendleton, Oregon

Spencer, Jenness earn frst-team GOL honors

PHS volleyball players chosen by league coaches

By ANNIE FOWLER Reprinted with permission of East Oregonian

PENDLETON — Pendleton had two players named to the Greater Oregon League frst team, and two to the second team, for volleyball.

Sophomore setter Josie Jenness and senior middle Keirsen Spencer were selected to the frst team by the league coaches.

“We are thrilled to have four athletes honored,” Pendleton coach Chelsie Speer said.

Weston-McEwen falls to Oakland in 2A title game

Fourth-quarter rally comes up short

By ANNIE FOWLER Reprinted with permission of East Oregonian

HILLSBORO — Weston-McEwen, which came back in the second half twice to reach the 2A state championship game, fnally ran out of magic.

Top-ranked Oakland used a big frst half, then held of a late charge by the TigerScots for a 46-32 victory Saturday, Nov. 26, to win its frst state title since 2012 at Hillsboro Stadium.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our student athletes,” W-M coach Kenzie Hansell said. “What a season. What a joy to represent our community. As a coach, you talk about character. They never gave up. It’s an honor to be the head coach at Weston-McEwen.”

The TigerScots fnished the season with a 9-3 record, and added a secondplace trophy to the one WestonMcEwen won in 1996. Running back Maddox King, who ran for 137 yards and a touchdown, was the W-M player of the game.

The Oakers finished the season 12-1, beating three Blue Mountain Conference teams — Umatilla, Heppner and Weston-McEwen — along the way. The Oakers hadn’t lost since dropping a 24-16 game at Weston-McEwen in Week 2.

Cade Olds, who had 243 yards rushing, three touchdowns and six

tackles, was the Oakland player of the game.

The No. 7 TigerScots outscored the Oakers 18-6 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to erase the big defcit of the three previous quarters.

King opened the fourth quarter

“I am grateful for this team, the coaches and the entire program. We accomplished a lot in one season and we look forward to next year.”

Jenness fnished the season with 285 assists, along with 104 digs and 45 service aces. She was voted team MVP.

“She learned and grew so much this year as a setter and a leader,” Speer said. We are excited about her growth and what her future looks like for the next two years.

Spencer had 118 kills, 93 digs, 32 aces and 15 blocks on the season.

“She’s an incredible teammate, irreplaceable,” Speer said. “We will miss her tremendously next year. She was also voted as the most inspirational player on our team.”

Pendleton had junior Avery Krigbaum and sophomore Lexie Willman named to the second team.

The Bucks got 132 kills and 25 blocks from Krigbaum.

“Avery is a phenomenal athlete,” Speer said. “She also improved a ton as an athlete. She has a lot of untapped potential in her and she’ll continue to grow and excel at Pendleton as an athlete.”

Anthony Nix makes a touchdown catch over Silas Arcott (1) of Oakland. Photo by Dallas Dick

Native TigerScot team members for the 2A State Championship game - Dylan Monaco (55), Kanyin Garcia (63), Anthony Nix (11), Otto Quaempts (64), Gunner McBean (5), Atish Williams (45), Ben Hubbard (21). Not pictured: Quentin Sincleir. Photo by Dallas Dick

Josie Jenness

Keirsen Spencer

Dylan Abrahamson over Rylen Bronson Photos by Dallas Dick

Sacas Wildbill takes a shot durig a scrimmage between the Nixyáawii Community School JV boys and varsity girls basketball teams.

Sun Schimmel, 8th grade, sinks a jumper during the Broncs win over LaGrande on November 10th.

FOOTBALL

continued from page B1

with a 6-yard touchdown run to pull his team within 40-20.

The Oakers came back and scored on their frst play of their ensuing drive as Cole Collins hit Brayden Webb with a 49-yard touchdown pass for a 46-20 lead.

Down but not out, W-M scored with 7:14 remaining in the game with Anthony Nix hauling in a 16-yard scoring pass from Easton Berry for a 46-26 game.

With time running out, the TigerScots attempted and recovered an onside kick, starting their drive at the Oakland 33-yard line.

A big 18-yard run by King put the ball at the 5-yard line, and on thirdand-goal, Berry followed his line into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown with 4:28 lef in the game.

Oakland ran out the clock on its drive to secure its third state title in school history.

“Against a team like Oakland, when they have the ball, they use up a lot of clock,” Hansell said. “Maddox ran extremely tough all game long. Give credit to Oakland’s coaching staf for mixing up their defense throughout the game and sending blitzes and diferent coverages.”

Oakland scored on its opening drive, needing just three plays as Jacob Chenoweth took the ball in from the 25-yard line.

Just four-and-half minutes later, the Oakers were back in the end zone as Collins connected with James Baimbridge for 49 yards and a 14-0 lead.

Olds scored his frst touchdown on a 19-yard run 4 seconds into the second quarter for a 22-0 lead.

The TigerScots finally got on the board at 10:06 of the second quarter as Kyren Miller hauled in a 20-yard pass from Berry.

The Oakers would score twice more in the second quarter for a commanding 34-6 lead.

Down 34-6 late in the second, Weston-McEwen put together a dandy drive to fnd the end zone.

On frst-and-10 from their own 29, Easton Berry connected with Cameron Reich for a 60-yard pass play to put the TigerScots on the Oakland 11-yard line.

On third-and-4, King picked up 4 yards for the frst down, and on the very

Happy 17th Birthday Marie

next play, center Finn Irvine moved to the backfeld, where he took the handof from Berry and bulled his way into the end zone.

Sean Roggiero made good on his 2-point conversion run to cut the defcit to 34-14 with 1:20 lef on the clock.

“To start the game they had big plays right of the bat,” Hansell said. “Credit to Oakland, they are well-coached and they play hard. At halfime, I told them to go out and have fun.”

The Oakers had 365 yards of ofense — 257 on the ground — at the half compared to 148 by Weston-McEwen. Oakland also had 17 first downs to W-M’s four.

For the game, Oakland rolled up 548 yards of ofense, while Weston-McEwen had 380 — with 198 coming through the air, and 182 on the ground.

Sean Roggiero led the TigerScots with 19 tackles, while Mazon Langford had 12 and Berry 11.

LEFT:

BELOW: The

Baimbridge, Gabe Williamson, Coen Egner and Chenoweth all had 11 tackles for the Oakers.

“We

have great senior leadership,

Hansell said. “It’s always hard to say goodbye to your team at the end of the season. A special thank you to the senior class.”

WestonMcEwen coach Kenzie Hansell gives his team a pregame pep talk before taking on Oakland in the 2A championship game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Hillsboro Stadium.

WestonMcEwen seniors display the second-place trophy after losing the 2A championship game to Oakland 46-32 on Saturday.

Photos by Robert McLean

HANDWASHING AWARENESS WEEK

1. Handwashing equals happiness!

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, hand washing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhearelated illnesses and 1 in 5 infections, including the flu.

2. Beware the twin killers for kids

About 1.4 million children under age 5 die from diarrheal diseases and pneumonia — the two most deadly afflictions for children worldwide.

3. The dirty secret of public restrooms

The CDC also reports that only 31 percent of men and 65 percent of women washed their hands after using a public restroom.

4. Handwash your way to health

Using antibiotics creates antibiotic resistance. Hand washing prevents many sicknesses, so people need less antibiotics. Therefore, less antibiotic resistance.

5. Sneezes are mini hurricanes

A typical human sneeze exits the body at about 200 miles p er hour and emits around 40,000 droplets into the air.

Some germs can survive on your hands for 3 hours, while others can survive for several days.

Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for 3 days after being touched by your hands.

Promise Shawl Chosen for Indigenous Bowl

CTUIR Tribal member, Promise Shawl, was selected to play in the 2022 Indigenous Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, December 11, 2022.

The All-Star football game recognizes the top high school football players, who have maintained their GPAs and has proven leadership and skill on the feld. This year more than 70 players were selected, representing tribal nations across the United States.

The 7G Foundation hosts the Indigenous Bowl with a partnership with the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings.

Shawl, a 5’11 senior at Lapwai High School in Idaho, plays lef guard, defensive end, kicker, frst team defensive end, frst team ofensive guard, frst team kicker throughout his high school career.

NCS BASKETBALL 2022-2023

Fri., Dec. 2 Riverside

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Thu., Dec. 8 1A Preview Tournament -Crane Nixyáawii 6:30, 8:15

Fri., Dec. 9 1A Preview Tournament

Bonanza

Sat., Dec. 10 1A Preview Tournament

Pilot Rock 3, 4:45

Damascus Pilot Rock 3, 4:45

MOTHERHOOD

SACRED

SACRED

Fri., Dec. 16 Wallowa

Nixyáawii 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5 Sat., Dec. 17 Stanfeld (Boys) Nixyáawii 2, 3:30

Tue., Dec. 20 Four Rivers

Wed., Dec. 21 Umatilla

Wed.-Fri., Dec. 28-30 Baker City Tournament

Tue., Jan. 3 Ione

Thu., Jan. 5 Griswold

Fri., Jan. 6 Crane

Sat., Jan. 7 Burns

Fri., Jan. 13 Echo

Sat., Jan. 14 Union

Thu., Jan. 19 Pilot Rock

Fri., Jan. 20 Elgin

Fri., Jan. 27 Griswold

Tue., Jan. 31 Echo

Thu., Feb. 2 Elgin

Fri., Feb. 3 Union

Fri., Feb. 10 Pilot Rock

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Umatilla 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30

Baker City HS TBA

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Griswold 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Crane 2,3:30,5,6:30

Burns 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Nixyáawii 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Elgin 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Nixyáawii 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Echo 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Nixyáawii 3:30, 5, 6, 7:30

Union 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

Pilot Rock 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30

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

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

— There are special enrollment periods for people who meet certain conditions.

— Most people under the age of 65 who get Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits automatically qualify for Medicare Parts A and B after 24 months. The 24-month waiting period is waved for people with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) or End-Stage Renal Disease (kidney failure).

— Medicare’s dates and deadlines apply to members of all populations. There are no special provisions for American Indians or Alaska Natives.

Health Insurance Marketplace Plans

Open Enrollment

November 1 to January 31 – Coverage can begin as early as January 1

This period is when anyone can enroll or change plans. There are Special Enrollment Periods for people who have certain life events, like getting married, having a baby, adopting a child, or losing other health coverage. Apply at healthcare.gov/tribal

American Indians and Alaska Natives Apply during Open Enrollment or any day of the year; change plans up to once a month

Members of federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) shareholders, and non-tribal members who apply on the same application qualify for these Special Enrollment Periods. Enrollment on or before the 15th of any month will provide active coverage on the 1st of the following month (Example: Enroll on or before April 15 for coverage on May 1). After the 15th of any month, coverage will activate on the 1st day of the second month (Example: Enroll July 18 for coverage on September 1). Apply at healthcare.gov/tribal

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Apply any day of the year

Apply for Medicaid at healthcare.gov/tribal

Apply for CHIP a t healthcare.gov/tribal or In s ureKidsNow.gov For local help, contact our Yellowhawk Outstation Outreach Office at 541.240.8703

PUBLIC NOTICES

TUTUILLA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Date: December 24th, 2022 Time: 5 pm

Please come and join us on this most celebrated time of the year, the Children’s choir will sing directed by Thomas Morning Owl. The Message will be given by Pastor Lloyd Commander. A sing along will be enjoyed by all! When the Program is over, there will be Candy bags handed out Hope to see you all there!!! Merry Christmas to all!

– Tutuilla Presbyterian Church

PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING

A public comment hearing is set regarding Idaho Power Company Petition for Certifcate of Public Convenience and Necessity concerning a proposed 300 mile overhead 500 Kilovolt transmission line planned from Longhorn Station near Boardman to the existing Hemingway Substation in Southwest Idaho. The PUC will hold a virtual public comment hearing via Zoom Webinar.

DATE: December 5, 2022 TIME: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please use this URL to join Zoom Webinar: https://puc-oregon-gov.zoomgov.com/ j/1618358332?pwd=djNTTVVKUUx1L2JoSWpGLz h5TTF4dz09

Join by Phone: Number: 1 669 254 5252 Webinar ID: 161 835 8332 Passcode: 5383025492

If there are Persons not able to attend, they may submit comments to the Commission via email to PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov, via U.S. Mail to OPUC, Attn: PCN 5, PO Box 1088, Salem, OR 97308-1088, or by telephone to 1-800522-2404. Customers may contact the Hearings Division for more information at (503) 378-6678 or e-mail: PUC.HEARINGS@puc.oregon.gov Megan W. Decker, Chair Letha Tawney, Commissioner Mark R. Thompson, Commissioner IF YOU REQUIRE A TRANSLATOR OR IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND NEED ACCOMMODA TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW (503) 378-6678, Oregon Relay Service: 7-1-1, or e-mail: PUC.HEARINGS@puc. oregon.gov

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Land Protection Planning Commission of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will hold the following public hearing: Conditional Use File #CU-22-003 – Applicant, Manulife Investment Management on behalf of owner Golden Pond Timberlands Inc., 1919 Jackson Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850, seeks approval from the Land Protection Planning Commission to complete a timber harvest on 30.7 acres of Umatilla County tax lot 1N35 0000 05100. The proposed harvest would be a commercial thinning within the taxlot to reduce fre danger and improve forest health. The subject property is zoned G-1, Big Game Grazing, where a timber harvest to remove more than 5,000 board foot gross is listed as a Conditional Use. Conditional Use approvals are subject to the CTUIR Land Development Code Chapters 6 and 13.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December

13, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Individuals may attend the meeting in the Walúula and Wanaqit conference rooms at the Nixyáawii Governance Center, virtually, or by phone. Information on joining the meeting online is available at https://ctuir.org/events/ lppc-public-hearing-cu-22-003/.

Participation in the hearing will also be available by phone at 321-754-9526 starting at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. The conference ID will be 172 271 264#.

Staf reports and other materials pertaining to the hearing are available for review at the link above, or can be requested from the Tribal Planning Ofce by calling 541-276-3099.

The public is entitled and encouraged to participate in the hearing and submit testimony regarding the request. Written comments may be sent to tpo@ctuir.org or to the Tribal Planning Ofce at 46411 Timíne Way Pendleton, OR 97801 for receipt by 4:00 p.m. December 12, 2022.

NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the titled properties listed below have been tagged as abandoned. If these items are not claimed and moved, they will eventually be disposed of by the BIA as abandoned property. If you are the owner of any of these properties or know who is, please call CRITFC Fishing Site Maintenance at (503) 881-3376 or (541) 296-6010.

CASCADE LOCKS IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Single hull 22’; White, # WA 9510 VR EODTEV-1 WN 208PUY WA • Tri-hull; Green, # OR 87GE • Single Hull; Spray Painted Free, No plate • Single Hull; Green, # WN 7709 NF • Tri-hull; White, # WA 3660G • Single Hull 17’; Bayliner Capri; White, # OR 993 MU • Tri-hull 18’, White, # 2301 F • Single Hull; Flying V, No plate • Tri-hull; Yellow/White, No plate • Tri-hull; Two-tone Beige/White, # WN 827 AM / WA 1194QQ • Single Hull 16’; White, # OR345CD

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Pony Trailer, No plate • Destroyed by fre, No plate • Lo-liner; White, # OR R587417 • Nomad Camper Trailer, No plate • Shasta Camper, # WA 1732XF • Travel EZ Trailer, # OR 711620 • Aristocrat Lo-Liner, No plate

VEHICLES: Ford F350; Beige, No plate• Ford F250; Red, VIN: IFTHX26G9MKA12477 • Mazda; Black, VIN: 4F4CR12A7RTM53629 • Chevy Silverado; Red, VIN: 1GCGC34V36J167131, Plate: OR JVE908 • Dodge Sportsman Camper, VIN: F44CD7V022334

COOKS IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull; Grey, #WN 2893 KT • Tri-hull; DOG, #WN 8401 MD • Single Hull w/Trailer, No plates • Tri-hull; Red, #WN 9709 RC • Tri-hull; Blue, #E1NELL • Tri-hull; White /Trailer, #WN 4766

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Single Axle White, No plates • Tandem Axle, No plates • No Axle, No plates • Single Axle, No plates • Burnt, No plates VEHICLES: Mazda Hatchback; Black, VIN: JM1BLK34L191199818 • Toyota Truck; White, #WA B477888, VIN: JT4RN81R9K5037140 • Chevy Silverado; Red, #OR TW4638, VIN: 2BCFC29K3M11085561 • Honda Civic; Silver, #YN 4076, VIN: JHMEE2853LS003744

NORTH BONNEVILLE IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull; Bayliner, #WA 7071 YN • Single hull; White, #WN 282 SL • Single Hull; White; Glas Ply, No plate • Tri-hull, #OR 715 MS • Single Hull, #WN 7255 JF • Tri-hull Reinell, No plate • Small Boat; Blue, #OR 9045 • Tri-hull 21’ Glaston, #WN 1307T • River Runner w/Trailer, No plate • Single Hull Alpine, #3014 AS

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Camper Trailer, No plate

• Cat Trailer - Prowler, No plate • Camper Trailer, #OR R562887 • Komfort Trailer, #WA 2304 UJ • Timberline Trailer, No plate • Hitchhiker II; Burnt, #WA 1009 UP • Litation, No plate • Wilderness, No plate • Regal, No plate • Cavalier Trailer, #OR 675403

VEHICLES: Dodge Club Cab; Brown, VIN: D27BE65S212598 • Chrysler PT Cruiser; Silver, #WA AFT 2348, VIN: 3C4FY58B22T362505 • Motor Home, #OR AAG290 • Mitsubishi Lancer; Black, #WA AYR4511 • Honda Accord; Silver, #CCK2579, VIN: IHGCD5609VA21468

• Chevy 1500; White, #YN 3797, VIN: 1GTEK19RXRWR501215

•

Toyota Tundra; White, #WA C48967U, VIN: 5TBDT44145S4833329 • Chevy Silverado; Silver, #WA C51131L, VIN: 2GCEC19VXX1180491 • Ford F150; Black, VIN: IFTEX14HXMKA54889 • Chevy Spark; Blue, VIN: KL8CB6S9XEC572388 • Dodge Camper, #WA 073ZAQ • Pontiac Sunbird; Blue, VIN: 1G2JB34K8M7598674 • Geo Tracker: Black, #WA BPG847, VIN: 2CNBE18U2R6942610

PASTURE POINT TREATY FISHING ACCESS SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull Fiber Form; White, No plate • Tri-hull; Green, No plate • Single Hull; White, No plate • Tri-hull; Beige, #WN 131 AM • Single Hull Bayliner; Blue, #WN 9112 M

VEHICLES: Box Truck, #WA C97992

Willman, who was voted most improved on the team, had 98 kills, 12 blocks and 58 digs.

“She really worked hard on being more resilient as an athlete,” Speer said. “She improved so much mentally and physically, and has so much positive growth and potential ahead of her.”

The Bucks fnished league play with a 3-3 record and were 10-0 overall. They

beat Estacada in a state play-in game, then lost in the frst round of the 4A state playofs to Cascade.

Led by player of the year Jozie Ramos and coach of the year Ali Abrego, Baker won the GOL title and placed ffh at the 4A state tournament.

Ramos and Abrego earned the honors for the second year in a row.

TERO Has Busy Construction Season

By John Barkley TERO Program Manager

As the 2022 construction season winds down the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has had a busy year recruiting, dispatching and supporting TERO workers and certifying Indian Owned Businesses and contractors.

While all projects under the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) are done for the winter season, TERO has been involved in several Tribal projects this season with some continuing through winter.

Tribal Projects

The Wildhorse Resort & Casino expansion project added another 2,000 sq. f. and wrapped up in October with the prime contractor Chervenell, who is also the prime for the Covid-19 Upgrade Services project and the Townhouse Villa Apartment projects.

The Covid-19 project saw some remodeling completed at the Nixyáawii Community Center (interior/exterior), Umatilla Tribal Fire Department, and outside the Nixyáawii Governance Center. The Townhouse Villa Apartment project is in full swing between the Nixyáawii Charter School and Mission Highway.

The Nixyáawii Subdivision project is led by prime contractor Rotschy, Inc. That project had major delays with the wet winter and spring, saturating the grounds. All the streets, curbs and sidewalks are done, along with the water, sewer and electrical systems. Soon tribal members can lease a lot for 99 years for a home south of the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center.

Cayuse Holdings is doing a major interior remodel project at its location across from the Arrowhead Travel Plaza. Much of this work involves high security clearance for the work involved, and TERO is working closely with prime contractor Adamo Security to provide TERO workers.

Simon Roofng recently started a reroofng project at Wildhorse. Extreme weather conditions (wind, rain) have delayed some work. TERO has workers dispatched on this project, including some just fnishing ODOT projects, and is expected to be completed by April 2023.

ODOT Projects

TERO has also been engaged with several projects by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). A major two-year project called I84 Meacham-Kamela just fnished and TERO had several workers on this project. Knife River was the prime contractor.

Some ODOT projects involve ADA curb projects in the cities of Wallowa, Joseph and Baker City, all many miles away. TERO ofers supportive services to TERO workers in the form of fuel, lodging, tool and gear for the frst two weeks of work.

An ADA project in Pendleton is being done by Nelson Construction of Walla Walla, Washington. TERO has laborer and trafc control workers on this project, including an Indian Owned Business certifed by TERO and one that had a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) certifcation.

R&D Construction & Daughter, LLC is operated and managed by Dana Minthorn and his daughter Ramona. ODOT prescribes DBE goals on their projects and R&D has been flling those goals. They will also work for Nelson on the Umatilla-Morrow County Curbs project which starts next April.

TERO Indian Owned Businesses Certifed

TERO has certified new Indian Owned Businesses this year. They included Van Sohappy who owns Columbia Plateau Electric, LLC and has been enjoying some work for the tribes and on some TERO projects. A plumbing company out of Walla Walla, Alden Plumbing, is 100% owned by Kristina Alden who is enrolled with the Siletz Tribe.

Another TERO IOB is Bryson Picard Excavating who did subcontract work for Rotschy and has had worked on other TERO projects.

TERO is working to amend the TERO Code and require IOB’s to be at least 51% owned versus 60% currently used. This will enable more

Native Americans to register their business with TERO and be available on upcoming projects.

EEOC Report

TERO had a very busy construction season according to their report under an annual contract with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Through the fscal year 2022 (October 2021-September 2022), TERO has been engaged in a record $2.1 million dollar in wage and benefts for TERO workers and IOB’s.

“Much of this work can be attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic,” said John Barkley, TERO Program Manager, “Funding became available under the Cares Act that was used for several projects, such as the Food Distribution Center.”

Training Needed

Last May TERO coordinated a preapprenticeship carpentry training program conducted by the Pacific Northwest Carpenter’s Institute of Portland. From that training two sisters - Sharon and Shayrena Johnson – have been working steadily to support themselves.

Sharon, a single mother of two, is considering joining the carpenters union as an apprentice. These union jobs pay prevailing wage and ofer great benefts.

Shayrena has been employed

by Chervenell since June, gaining experience and skills. TERO commends these women for choosing to work in construction and have been exemplary in attendance, punctuality and performance.

TERO was awarded a Ready For Oregon grant in the amount of $73,700 from the Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) to implement a construction pre-apprenticeship program. A curriculum and schedule is under development with the BOLI and TERO intends to target tribal youth about viable careers in construction and good wages and benefts.

This training efort also involves the Construction Class at the Nixyáawii Charter School (NCS). A CAT simulator was purchased with a CTE grant last year. The simulator has

Tulalip and Grande Ronde TEROs look at the CAT simulator during ATNI’s Tribal Economic Summit who all participated in a TERO panel. (l-r) Lisa Telford, Training Coordinator, Tulalip Vocational Training Center; Tory Chuckulnaskit, Tulalip TERO Director; John Barkley, CTUIR TERO Program Manager, and; Harris Reibach, Grande Ronde TERO Director. Contributed photo

The CAT simulator does both front end loader and motor grader. Contributed photo See

Shayrena Johnson participates in preapprenticeship carpentry training by the Pacifc Northwest Carpenters Institute last May.

Townhouse Villa Apartment Project groundbreaking by the CTUIR Board of Trustees

Thank You

We would like to recognize these employees for their years of excellent service to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

5 YEARS

• Brigham, Naomi K., BOT Elected Ofcials

• Kosey, Sally A, BOT Elected Ofcials

• Pond, Boots Banner, BOT Elected Ofcials

• Feil, Daniel L, BOT Support Staf

• Lopez, Angelica N, DCFS

• Paradise, Monica Rose, DECD

• Startzel-Holt, Brock M, DNR - Fisheries

• Oatman, RaeAnn, DNR-Admin

• Tiede, Kristen M, DNR-Cultural Resources

• Sanders, Colleen M, DNR-FFPP

• Jones, Brandy R, DNR-Native Plant Nursery

• Tamayo, Luis V, DNR-Native Plant Nursery

• Addessi, Andrew D, DNR-Range, Ag & Forestry

• Floyd, Bob E, DNR-Range, Ag & Forestry

• Huesties, Clarise Lynn, Education/Rec

• Thurman, Wynema L, Education/Rec

• Mollers, Terri L, GAMING

• Schatz, Mark D, GAMING

• Bronson, Jordan Rae, Human Resources

• Picard, Lori Lynne, OCSE

• Wildbill, Cedric Henry, OCSE

• Barnett, Anthony L, Police

• DeJong, Kendyl L, Police

• Bob, Melissa H, Records

• Haynie, William Jacob, Tamástslikt

• Nowland, Jess C, Tamástslikt

• Alexander, Joseph V., Transit

• Kelly, Matthew I, Transit

• Marsh Sr., Christopher G, URHA

10 YEARS

• Dixon, Travis M, DNR - Fisheries

• Lovrak, Jon G, DNR - Fisheries

• Van Sickle, Andrew R, DNR - Fisheries

• French, Mark Ray, DNR - Wildlife

• Huesties-Wolf, Althea E, DNR-FFPP

• Lubrin, Elfrina Hunt, Enrollment

• Welch, Darrell C, Fire

• Cortes Zurita, Genesis L, GAMING

• Nez, Abby S, GAMING

• Barkley Jr., John A, Human Resources

• Flerchinger, Kirk C, Police

• Fossek, Robert F, Police

• Morehead, Cameron L., Public Works

• Dick, Lance L., URHA

15 YEARS

• Bill, Elizabeth D, BOT Support Staf

• Sheoships, Mathew P, DNR - Fisheries

• Zakrajsek, John R, DNR - Fisheries

• King, Martha J, DNR - Water Resources

• Maddern, Janet L, Education/Rec

• Perry, Patricia T, Planning

• Mitchell Jr., Kenneth G, URHA

20 YEARS

• Cain, Leslie J., Accounting

• Gray, Keera S, Accounting

• Patrick, Candice Ellen, DECD

• Shippentower, Cheryl R, DNR-Range, Ag & Forestry

• Coyote, Desiree E., Public Safety - Family Violence Svcs

• Nooy, John K, GAMING

• Calhoun, Denise R, Human Resources

• Bill, James Elwood, Public Works

25 YEARS

• Farrow Jr., Matthew S, DNR-Range, Ag & Forestry

• Hall, James W, Fire

• Weathers, William C, Fire

• Allen, Jody W., GAMING

• Farrow, Patricia Lee, Human Resources

• Winn, Janine R., Human Resources

• O’Daniel, Scott J, OIT - GIS

• Wood, William T, OIT - GIS

• Dick, Dallas D., Tamástslikt

• Johnson, William D, Tribal Court

30 YEARS

• McLean, Michael L, DNR - Fisheries

• Barkley, Lloyd L., DNR - Water Resources

• Minthorn-Winks, Malissa A, Tamástslikt

35 YEARS

• Burke, Julie A., DNR - Fisheries

40 YEARS

• James, Gary A, DNR - Fisheries

• Withers-Lyons, Julia Elizabeth, Human Resources

Mocs!

WEATHER

CTUIR Weather Summary

November 2022

Weather information summarize data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station Lat 45 40 N and Lon -118 51 W from November 1 to November 30. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacifc Standard Time.

The average daily temperature was 42.6 degrees with a high of 62 degrees on Nov 4 & 5 and a low of 20 degrees on November 20. With a departure from normal of -5.2 degrees

Total precipitation to date in November was 1.83. With the greatest 24hr average of 1.02” on November 28. 8 days out of the month had precipitation levels greater than .01 inches with 5 days greater than 0.10 inches and with 1 day greater than 0.50”. There was a departure of +.49” from the average for the month of November. We (CTUIR) gained ½ inch of extra precipitation versus last November.

The average wind speed was 7.1 mph with a sustained max speed of 59.0 mph from the West on November 4. A peak speed of 77 mph occurred from the West on November 4. The dominant wind direction was from the West.

There were 0 Thunder storms, 8 day out of 30 in which some rain/snow fell but not much, 8 Haze events/day, and 9 Fog/ Mist. Air Quality Index values Ranged from Green Healthy to Yellow Moderate during air stagnation.

Happy 18th birthday Mahalie

NAJA partners with NYU to ofer journalism scholarship

The New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is proud to ofer a new full-tuition scholarship to a Native American Journalism Association (NAJA) member admitted to one of the ten NYU Journalism graduate programs in the fall of 2023.

This full tuition scholarship is worth greater than $70,000. It also includes a $10,000 stipend.

The goal of the NYU JournalismNAJA scholarship is to support an exceptional journalist who might not otherwise have the opportunity to earn a graduate journalism degree in one of the school’s top-level NYU graduate journalism programs: Cultural Reporting & Criticism, Business & Economic Reporting, Global & Joint Program Studies, Literary Reportage, Magazine & Digital Storytelling, News & Documentary, Reporting the Nation & New York, Science, Health & Environmental Reporting, Studio 20: Digital First, American Journalism Online Master’s.

New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is a pioneer in educating today’s journalists.

Not confined by the traditional structure that defnes most journalism schools, their small cohort size allows for a deeper, more personalized experience. And NYU Journalism programs emphasize the critical thinking skills so important when covering a complex, interrelated world.

All of this adds up to the perfect combination of skills and mastery of content.

The strength of NYU’s journalism program stems from the accomplishments of their faculty, who are at the top of their fields. Their professors author books on important contemporary topics.

They publish in the most prestigious papers, magazines, and reviews. And they produce award-winning documentaries and broadcast news specials for major media outlets. NYU professors are much more than just mentors—they are deeply invested in their students’ success as future journalists.

Interested candidates only need to complete the regular NYU Journalism application. Proof of membership in the Native American Journalism Association (NAJA) must be submitted at the time of accepting the fellowship award. Applicants may join NAJA upon receiving the offer. Please note that membership in the NAJA is open to individuals of all racial backgrounds, and this scholarship is as well.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 4, 2023. Some fexibility is available with the deadline and interested candidates should contact NYU with any extension requests.

If you have any questions, contact NAJA’s Education Manager, Sheena Roetman, at sroetman@naja.com.

2 modules for front end loader and motor grader and is located at the Food Distribution Center, where TERO is leasing space from the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). TERO has received support from the construction building trades, contractors and ODOT about the TERO vocational training center. Also, several owners and experienced journeymen have provide letters of support indicating their interest to ofer mentorship and instructional guidance.

TERO also acquired a welding simulator from a grant provided by the Marathon Petroleum Foundation (MPF). This grant also provides funding for a cargo tool trailer, power and hand tools, and instructors for the training center. TERO intends to apply for another MPF grant to acquire a CDL simulator in which trainees can learn to operate semi-tractor/trailers and eventually obtain a CDL A, which is in demand in the construction industry.

“A person with a CDL A had broad opportunity to make good money,” said Randy Minthorn, TERO Compliance Ofcer. “Several TERO workers have requested this training.”

Construction Career Fair Dec. 7th

TERO is reviving its TERO Construction Career Fair Dec. 7th at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino. The fair

has been postponed the past two years due to the pandemic. Vendors will be available in the Cayuse Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and lunches, sodas will be available to participating students and faculty.

Finding construction workers has been challenging during the pandemic, and efforts statewide focus on preapprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs, targeting minorities, such as women, disabled, postincarcerated, and local workforce.

“We’ve seen many new, younger people signing in, looking for work,” said TERO Dispatcher Michelle Bratlie, adding “we have plenty of jobs that pay good money. We will help you get to work and get through your frst two weeks with assistance, like fuel, boots, PPE and tools.”

Bratlie is a certifed instructor for traffic control, OSHA 10/30, and Hazwoper. She had conducted training sessions and certifying tribal members, spouses and descendants for work on TERO projects. This past year TERO has certified 16 flaggers and 19 for OSHA 10 training.

“We just require you to be able to get to work, be on time and work hard every day, and be able to pass the company’s drug test,” Bratlie adds. “We also help you fll out the employer’s application and prepare you for dispatch.”

While not every TERO project has not been listed, it TERO has enjoyed

a productive, challenging season deploying workers on its construction projects.

If you’re interested in registering with TERO for construction work, please fll out a TERO Skills Survey beginning

January 2023 to be eligible for dispatch.

TERO skills surveys are available on the tribal website ctuir.org and then can be submitted electronically to TERO at terostaf@ctuir.org or dropped of at the Nixyáawii Governance Center.

Sharon Johnson, who has since joined the Carpenters Union, participates in pre-apprenticeship carpentry training by the Pacifc Northwest Carpenters Institute last May Contributed photo

Yellowhawk Program Promotes Mental Health for Youth

A group of youth enjoyed an afternoon of bowling sponsored by Yellowhawk at Wildhorse Resort and Casino on Friday, November 18.

Yellowhawk’s behavioral health suicide prevention program is aimed at all youth under the age of 20 in promoting mental health advocacy, and well-being by providing education and heathy prosocial activities, in safe environments. Yellowhawk aims to host an event each month.

I-84:

of a closure and safely direct traffic to available parking. A chain up inspection area at emergency Exit 217 will reroute traffic to Thompson Road. Project design goes through 2022, with construction scheduled for 2023 and 2024.

More information about this project can be found at https://tinyurl.com/odot5 You can also scan the QR code.

ODOT is pleased to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need special accommodations or alternate language formats to participate in this open house event, please contact us (contact information below). Alternate formats available upon request or call statewide relay at 711, or e mail: ODOTeeo@ODOT.state.or.us

For more information, please contact Grant Matlock, ODOT Transportation Project Manager at 541 963 1374 or email grant.matlock@odot.oregon.gov

Luka Worden.

Photos by Aaron Worden

Richard Starr, Jr.

DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2022

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

Old Business: None.

New Business: Next resolution number is 22-089: Topic: Sanitary Defciency System Priorities. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Sanitary Defciency System Priorities list for submission to the Indian Health Service for the Fiscal Year 2023, attached as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Public Works Department to submit this resolution and Exhibit 1 to the Indian Health Service Yakima Field Ofce En gineer as support documentation for the Fiscal Year 2023 priorities; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes it’s Chair and Executive Director to execute documents and take further action as necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-089. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Resolution No. 22-090: Topic: DVFRT Criminal Code Amendments. RESOLVED, that the Confederated Tribes hereby amends the Criminal Code in accordance with the attached document (Exhibit 1), indicating deletions by strikethroughs and additions by underline to establish a Fatality Review Team that will determine the number of fatalities occurring on or near the Umatilla Indian Reservation, identify ways community response might have intervened to prevent a fatality, provide accurate information about domestic and other violence, identify ways future deaths can be prevented, victim safety enhanced, and ofender accountability increased, and generate recommendations for improving community response and prevention of fatalities; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-090 as amend ed. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Resolution No. 22-091 Topic: Renewable Energy for Housing Department Units RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees adopts the Housing Depart ment’s recommendation that Housing Department unit utility meters and accounts should be placed under the Confederated Tribes’ name as needed to take advantage of solar and other renewable energy sources; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Ofce of the Executive Director to execute agreements with Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Pacifc Power and oversee the necessary policy changes needed to execute said agreements; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-091 with amendments. Lisa Ganuelas seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Resolution No. 22-092 Topic: Army-CDA Agreement for Conveyance of Former Umatilla Chemical Depot. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Agreement between United States Department of the Army and the

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

Columbia Development Authority (CDA) (Army-CDA Agreement) attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Confederated Tribes’ joint and several guarantee of the irrevocable line of credit (ILOC) issued by the Bank of Eastern Oregon in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to secure the CDA obligation to make the payment to the Army for the conveyance of the Depot provided that Umatilla and Morrow Counties and the Ports of Umatilla and of Morrow also guarantee the ILOC; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Executive Director, who serves as the Confederated Tribes’ representative on the CDA Board, to execute the Army-CDA Agreement and to execute documents providing the Confederated Tribes’ guarantee of the ILOC; MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-092. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Other Board Action Items: Commission/ Committee Update by Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary. Election Commission, 3 year staggered term, BOT appoints, Position 2, 4, 6 & 8 and General council Appoints Positions 1, 3, 5 & 7. Two positions, one application from Jef Van Pelt. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to appoint Jef Van Pelt by the BOT, by acclamation to the Election Commission for remainder of term ending December 31, 2023 as amended. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0,

Housing Commission, 1 position, 1 application from Jef Van Pelt. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to appoint Jef Van Pelt by acclamation to the Housing Commission for remainder of a four year term ending February 3, 2024. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Land Protection Planning Commission, 2 year term. One position, one application from Samuel Spino. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to reappoint Samuel Spino by acclamation to the Land Protection Planning Commission for a three term ending November 2025. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

Terms Expiring: Woodrow Star, Cultural Resources Committee. Jamie Crane, Science & Technology, Judy Moore and Bobbie Conner, Nixyáawii Community Fund Service Board. ACTION: Send letters notifying members of term expirations and advertise positions. Will advertise the following positions on the public notice:

1 for Cultural Resources Committee, to fll a 2 year term, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 PM.

1 for Education & Training Committee, to fll a 2 year term, meets I st & 3rd Tuesday at I :30 PM.

1 for Election Commission, to fll a term ending Dec. 31, 2024, meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 2:30-4PM.

1 for Land Acquisition Committee, to fll a 2 year Alternative Member term, meets I st & 3rd Tuesday @ 9:00 AM.

1 position for Land Protection Planning Commission, to fll a 3 year Alternate. Member term, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s at 9:00 AM.

1 for Science & Technology Committee, to fll a term ending April I, 2023, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. 2 for Nixyáawii Community Fund Service Board, meets as necessary. All applications will be due Tuesday, November 15 by 4:00

PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, November 18 at 8:30 AM to review applications. Ap pointments will be made on Monday, November 21.

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Deferred.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Aaron Ashley, personal leave Oct. 25 for 5.5 hours.

Kat Brigham, travel 11/14-16 to Portland for TNT meetings with OR and Federals. Kat Brigham, travel, 11/28 to 12/3 to Washington, DC for tribal leader’s summit. Sally Kosey, personal leave 1117-22

Sandra Sampson, virtual 11/29 from noon to 2 PM re: CIIHE TAC Meeting.

Toby Patrick, polled 10/26 for local meeting from 10 AM to 4 PM re: Willamette Falls. Toby Patrick, polled local travel 10/27 to Spring Mt. with CRC. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0.

DATE: NOVEMBER 14TH, 2022

BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Boots Pond, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Sandra Sampson, Treasurer out at 9:10 AM computer problems and zoom meeting scheduled for 10 AM; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair on travel. Lisa Ganuelas, Member on leave. Quorum present.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Next Resolution #22-094

Other Board Action Items: None.

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports. None.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Corinne Sams, personal leave from 11-21 to 23.

Corinne Sams, travel 11/15-18 to CRITFC meeting at Portland.

Kat Brigham, 11/18 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM Zoom meeting with ATNI to prep for White House Tribal Summit.

Lisa Ganuelas, polled LWOP for11/9 from 2:30 to 4 PM, Lisa Ganuelas, travel to HI from 12/4 to 12/8 with one day 12/9 of personal leave.

Sandra Sampson, polled zoom meeting 10 AM to 2 PM on 11/14

Toby Patrick, polled personal leave on 11/10 from 1 pm to 4 PM. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to ratify and approve leave requests and travel. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0.

DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2022

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

Old Business: None.

New Business: Next resolution number is 22-093: Topic: 2023 Annual Budget and Work Plans. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation appropriates an allotment for 2023 not to exceed $484,445,251 and approves the

2023 operating budgets as identifed in Exhibit 1C – 2023 CTUIR Budget provided expenditures do not exceed revenues; AND BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs the Board of Trustees Treasurer and Executive Director to monitor the implementation of the directives, recommendations and instructions contained in Exhibit 2 - 2023 Tribal Appropriations Report and provide periodic reports to the Board of Trustees regarding the accomplishments and obstacles in such implementation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation approves the Tribal government Annual Work Plans as contained in Exhibit 3 – 2023 CTUIR Annual Work Plans; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Executive Director to negotiate and execute the 2023 Indirect Cost Proposal and to modify the identifed budget amount as circumstances dictate in relation to the Indirect Cost Proposal; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Board of Trustees Treasurer, Executive Director and the Tribal Finance Director to withdraw other Tribal funds identifed in Exhibit 1C for the uses identifed; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the withdrawal of revenues held by the Bureau of Indian Afairs for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 upon notifcation to the Umatilla Agency Of fce, Bureau of Indian Afairs; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the negotiation, execution, and modifcation of the 2023 budgets approved herein as provided for in the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution 22-093. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Other Board Action Items: None

BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Boots Pond, 10/23-25 to Marysville, WA for 33rd Annual Centennial Accord. Boots Pond, 10/13-14 to Pullman, WA for WSU NAAB meeting - 25th Annual signing of MOU. Corinne Sams, 10/26 at NGC joint meeting with YIN FWC. Corinne Sams, 10/26 at WRC for CRITFC Willamette Falls Work Shop. Corinne Sams, 10/17 Fall Energy Symposium at Pendleton Convention Center. Kat Brigham, 10/3011/4 to Sacramento, CA to attend NCAI Convention. Kat Brigham, 10/13-14 at Cascade Locks for OR CUB Policy Conference. Kat Brigham, 10/14 at Cascade Locks for video interview about Columbia River fshing. MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to approve travel reports. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Aaron Ashley, personal leave Oct. 25 for 5.5 hours.

Kat Brigham, travel 11/14-16 to Portland for TNT meetings with OR and Federals. Kat Brigham, travel, 11/28 to 12/3 to Washington, DC for tribal leader’s summit. Sally Kosey, personal leave 1117-22

Sandra Sampson, virtual 11/29 from noon to 2 PM re: CIIHE TAC Meeting.

Toby Patrick, polled 10/26 for local meeting from 10 AM to 4 PM re: Willamette Falls. Toby Patrick, polled local travel 10/27 to Spring Mt. with CRC.

MOTION: Boots Pond moves to ratify and approve travel and personal leave. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

CRGC Elects Miller as First Indigenous Chair

By Gosia Wozniacka The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Columbia River Gorge Commission has elected an Indigenous chair – a first for the 35-year-old commission that has had scant tribal leadership.

Carina Miller, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will help the commission balance its sometimes competing missions: to protect the natural beauty of the 292,000-acre Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and to advance the area’s economic development.

The scenic area, known for incredible waterfalls, plants and wildlife diversity, and endangered salmon runs, has been home to Indigenous people for millennia. Though tribes ceded lands in the scenic area as part of their treaties with the U.S. government, tribal members retain the rights to fsh and gather roots and berries and continue to have a strong link with the river.

Miller has served as commissioner since her appointment by Gov. Kate Brown in 2019. She is currently one of three tribal members serving on the 13-member commission. The others are commission vice-chair Pah-tu Pitt, also a Warm Springs member, and commissioner Jerry Meninick, a Yakama Nation elder. Both were appointed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

That’s a significant rise in tribal representation for a commission that has had just a handful of Indigenous commissioners. Louie Pitt, Pah-tu Pitt’s father, was the frst Indigenous person appointed to the commission in 1993. A total of fve Indigenous leaders have served on the commission.

Miller said her appointment as chair is significant because “the state of Oregon has had a history of not fully

supporting tribal sovereignty or always being a good political ally.”

The commission, established in 1987 by the states of Oregon and Washington, sets policy for protecting non-federal lands in the gorge. It also serves as an appeals board for land-use decisions in the area. Its forthcoming task: approving the frst climate change action plan for the gorge, as mandated by the management plan approved two years ago.

Miller, who will take over as chair in January, has a background in economic development. As one of the youngest members of the tribal council at Warm Springs, she worked to bring marijuana cultivation and carbon markets to the reservation. She currently works for nonproft Vibrant Tribal Economies,

studying tribal economic health.

Miller remembers visiting the scenic area as a child with her grandmother and great-grandmother, who taught her about the removal of the tribes and instilled the importance of the river to tribal identity. She also learned to be innovative to carry on tribal values, including by working within a system that has long oppressed Native people.

“My grandmas really wanted me to be visible, but they also didn’t want us to be tokens,” said Miller. “They (taught me) that even though these systems were built to destroy us, that we had to really go in and understand them, master them, and fnd diferent ways forward, better ways.”

Reprinted with permission by The Oregonian/OregonLive

Steve & Linnea Ganuelas

Carina Miller, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs was elected as the chair of the Columbia River Gorge Commission Photo by LaRonn Katchia