Makayla Fossek talks about her family involvement in Happy Canyon and the Pendleton Round-Up. The 2019 Westward Ho! Parade Grand Marshal, Toni Minthorn, was also introduced at the March 30 dinner. See more on Page 5A.
Fireworks from the Wildhorse anniversary celebration filled the sky March 9. For more photos turn to Page 14B.
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CRITFC lands grant for victim advocate on river By Casey Brown of the CUJ
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Members of a Maori Te Ahikaaroa kapa haka (performing group) dance at the final feast for Native American representatives who traveled to New Zealand in March to repatriate three skulls reportedly collected from an island in the Columbia River in the 1880’s. Shown here are Paumiria Parata-Goodall, Michael Allen and Savanah Tukarir. More about the trip in Section B. CUJ photo/Phinney
PORTLAND - The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Enforcement (CRITFE) has received an award of $840,000 to fund a Victim Assistance Advocate/Coordinator position over three years and provide direct assistance to victims of crimes thanks to firsttime tribal access to a federal grant. Applications for the full-time position are being accepted until May 3 by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), which oversees the enforcement arm of the organization, for the full-time Victim advocate on Page 20A
BAAD incident marred 32nd annual By the CUJ
MISSION – Incidents during the 16 to 18-year-old boys’ bracket, including an arrest by Tribal Police, tarnished the 32nd Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs
(BAAD) tournament, which drew 58 teams and 550 players from across the Northwest. In addition to two people being ejected and banned from the tournament, one other person was asked to leave the gym
for arguing with referees during the opening weekend of games, March 23 and 24, for the older players. Staff and volunteers put in nine days to help with 101 games played at the Nixyaawii Community Gym and the
tournament ended with a Head Start lower-basket exhibition game on March 29 and 6 to 8-year-old co-ed games March 30 and 31. BAAD Tournament on Page 22A
BAAD results, and photos are in Cameras and cell phones were out in force as community members and visitors made sure they captured every moment of the Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs Tournament in March. See more in Section B. CUJ photo/Jill-Marie Gavin
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CUJ News Veterans resources outlined at community forum By the CUJ
Tribal veterans have resources available to them on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and beyond. A forum to share those resources with the community and connect the people who provide them was held on Monday, March 18, at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. Sam Spino, Veterans Service Representative for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), organized the event in coordination with Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer and Voluntary Service Assistant at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash. Local veterans also attended along with staff from Yellowhawk and Umatilla County Veterans’ Services out of Pendleton and Hermiston. As the event planner, Spino said it was a successful event. “It went really well - putting faces with names because the folks at Yellowhawk, they have a lot of interaction with Jonathan Wainwright [the VA center in Walla Walla],” he said. “It got everybody who works together and calls each other but have never met in person together. It was putting all those people in the right room together.” A key outcome for Yellowhawk staff was to learn of the MyHealth website. “An important resource was identified at this meeting that Yellowhawk and CTUIR VA services will be sharing with community Vets. The resource is www. myhealth.va.gov,” said Lisa Guzman, Yellowhawk Chief Executive Officer, in an email. The MyHealth website features secure messaging between veterans and Veter-
Local and national veteran resources: Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 www.myhealth.va.gov Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Phone: 541-966-9830 Address: 46314 Timine Way, Pendleton Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center Phone: 888-687-8863 Address: 77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla Umatilla County Veterans Services - Pendleton Office Sunshine Mason, Veterans’ Services Office, 541-276-5482, sunshine. mason@umatillacounty.net - Hermiston Office Glenn Scott, Veterans’ Services Office, 541-667-3125, glenn.scott@ umatillacounty.net ans Affairs. On this website, veterans can communicate with healthcare providers, refill medications online, see scheduled appointments, view lab results and clinical notes, and more. Spino said many of the veterans in attendance at the forum asked about the MyHealth website. “If they are on travel and do happen to need that, they would be able to pull that information,” he said. Other important resources covered were Spino’s position as the tribe’s Veterans Services Rep and the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255). Spino emphasized that he is readily available via a phone call or an in-person visit. His phone number is 541-429-7389 and his office is located at the Nixyaawii
Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way. He said to contact the front desk in the main lobby or in the Department of Children and Family Services. Sunshine Mason, Veterans’ Service Office for Umatilla County, explained
that her office provides a host of services for veterans with the main goal of matching veterans and their family members with available services. She said that services change over time, so it is important to check in occasionally.
“Even if you’ve talked to a veterans’ service officer years ago, things change all the time, so it is good to check in,” she said. “You’re never taking a benefit away from someone else.” The crisis line is available via tele-
phone, text message by texting 838255, and confidential online chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mental health webpage. During a question and answer segment of the forum, Spino said several people asked what resources were available for mental health. The hotline came up several times during the Q&A, including the challenges users have with it. Spino said that there is a disconnect between callers and whoever is on the other end of the line because they are often located in other parts of the country, and he relayed that attendees mentioned there can be long wait times. However, the crisis line is an important resource and can be paired with more local options. Another mental health topic that many people had questions about, according to Spino, was the national suicide rate of veterans. “Mental health came up a lot, and how to quell the veteran’s suicide number, to bring it down from 22 a day,” he said. Several mental health resources are available for veterans, and there are also resources for the community to offer their support. According to veteranscrisisline. net, there are options for friends, family members, and citizens to help support veterans. The #BeThere campaign provides resources such as the Suicide Prevention Month Toolkit and sample text messages to send to someone who may be suicidal available at www.veteranscrisisline.net/support/be-there. Overall, the VA Forum got the local network of veterans “It opened up more opportunity for them to have future discussions,” Spino said.
Board announces permanent stay for Executive Director MISSION –Board of Trustees (BOT), for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), has announced they have decided to retain the services of Dr. Ted A. Wright as Executive Director. “The Board is pleased with the direction Dr. Wright is taking our staff,” said
Gary Burke, Chairman of the Board, “Mr. Wright is focused on community service and satisfaction and we, as the Board, have high expectations for him.” Wright holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Ph.D. in Education, Theory and Policy from Penn State University, with an emphasis
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on tribal economic development. “The CTUIR has seen unprecedented growth in its economy, community, governmental structure and political reach over that past several years,” noted Wright, “I see great opportunities in continuing to build and expand the Tribe’s influence in the region and build
a resilient community.” Wright has also served as a senior executive for tribes in Washington and Alaska. Wright finished his 120-day probationary period and upon review performance during this time period, the BOT offered the position of permanent Executive Director, which he has accepted.
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CUJ News New Sr. Center boss discontinues ‘take out’ meals By Jill-Marie Gavin of the CUJ
MISSION – Clifford Stanger has made his commitment to policy and rules a priority in his new role as Senior Center Manager for Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. That mission, he said, comes with hard decisions. Stanger maintains that his convictions to organize and cut costs at the center have been aimed at preserving and improving the program, but his decisions have raised a few eyebrows in the com-
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munity. The most controversial decision has been Stanger’s discontinuation of the “take-out” service for meals at the center. Along with that he also made a reduction in delivered meals from 35 elders to around 20. Though he has a few regrets about how he has addressed the change in operations he has continued to stress the importance of adhering to the Title VI grant requirements for his program. Most of the funds that the program uses are from the grant and Stanger said they have continually gone over-budget. For
him it’s all about compliance and retaining funding and services. One of the biggest offenders driving the budget into the red, Stanger said, is the take-out option for meals. In a meeting with the Finance Director at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Stanger learned that the take-out containers alone costs $4,000 a year. After that meeting he walked away with some ideas for generating funds at the Senior Center, fueled further by a training he attended with regional Title VI grant directors. In fact, much of Stanger’s reasoning
reflects excerpts from the Administration on Aging Title VI Manual. The section on congregate meals was another part of why the take-out option was eliminated. The manual says, “Congregate meal requirements: Five or more days a week, provide at least one hot or other appropriate meal per day and any additional meals which the recipient of the grant may elect to provide. Shall be provided in congregate settings.” The decision did not come easy for Stanger, he said, especially considering Senior Center on Page 18A
Rain and sun and melting snow contributed to field flooding in the Tutuilla Flats area in late March. The water surrounded the home of Cami Lewis on Best Road. Other streams and rivers were running high, but there were no reports of flooding or water-caused damage. The National Weather Service recorded more than 32 inches of snow fell in Pendleton during February. CUJ photo/Dallas Dick
Petitioners want special GC meeting to discuss ‘sole authority’ By the CUJ
MISSION – Petitioners say a special General Council should be scheduled to address their opposition to a Board of Trustees’ decision that allows them sole authority to determine the qualifications of Board members. Donald Sampson, a former elected leader and former Executive Director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) , is one of the people behind a petition submitted March 11 to the General Council Office. The petition states that the BOT was wrong to approve, by resolution, amendments to the Election Code that gives the Board sole authority to determine, among
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other things, residency for people seeking office. “Our tribal members, including myself, believe the Board must abide by the Constitution and let the General Council voters determine what the qualifications of the Board of Trustees should be,” Sampson said in an email. “This power was reserved by the General Council. The Tribal Election Commission provided some alternatives that the General Council voters should review, discuss, and then decide upon. It’s pretty simple. “ As of press time, Sampson said he had not heard back from General Council Chair William Sigo, who, according to the CTUIR Constitution must post the notice of a special meeting at least 20 days before the meeting. According to Article V of the Constitution and By-
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laws, meetings of the General Council can be called in three ways – by the Chair of the General Council, by the Board of Trustees or by a petition signed by at least 20 members of the General Council. The notice of the meeting stating the time, place and purpose – signed by the GC Chair – is supposed to be posted in public places at least 20 days before the meeting. Sampson points out Article VIII as well. It states that the constitution and bylaws can be amended by a majority vote of the members of the General Council at an election called for in a resolution by the Board of Trustees or a majority vote of the General Council, provided that the amendment receives at least 50 affirmative votes.
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CUJ News During the Changing the Way We Play meeting with parents, Yellowhawk staff provided activities and a bouncy house for children in the Washington Elementry School gym. Abigayle Kordatzky, left, and, Darryl McKay, right, took advantage ofd the play time March 13. CUJ photos/Casey Brown
‘Changing way we play’ playground effort unveiled By Casey Brown of the CUJ
PENDLETON - How do you play? Yellowhawk Community Wellness and their partners, CTUIR Housing and Alcohol & Drug Prevention, are working to revamp playgrounds and play habits on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. More than 100 community members gathered at Washington Elementary School on March 13 to participate in focus groups and voice their opinions on children’s health, nutrition, and physical activity. Families trailed in to the building, checked in at the cafeteria, and sent their children to the gymnasium, which was set up with a bouncy house, coloring station, open gym games, DJ Anson Crane, and a planting station. Information about childhood obesity came from Liz Sieders, a physician’s assistant at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. A statement about the goals of Changing the Way You Play, written by CTUIR Housing Director Marcus Luke, was read by Debra Wallace, CTUIR Housing Secretary II. Sieders laid out the risks of childhood obesity as well as some preventative measures. Nationally, 13.7 million children are overweight, according to Sieders, and 30 percent of local children are overweight, according to Yellowhawk data. Siders emphasized that childhood obesity can cause problems such as diabetes, gall stones, heart disease, and increased risk of early mortality. Problems persist
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throughout the lifespan such as increased Assistance and Self Determination Act risk for abuse of substances, tobacco, and block grant. alcohol as well as eating disorders. Everyone came together for a prayer “Addressing the issue now is key and dinner, which then led into more when children are still developing their play for the children and thoughtful habits,” Sieders said. discussion for the adults. Four focus To address those groups broke out led by issues, Sieders listed Community Wellness establishing healthy staff members Shoshoni bedtime routine, even Walker, Courtney Stoon weekends, exercise, ver, Carrie Sampson, and playing outside and Wenona Scott. rather than on an elecThe responses were tronic devices such as anonymous, so names tablets. Another way have been omitted, but is for parents to model some of the responshealthy behaviors for es heard in one focus their children by exergroup are below. cising and encouraging Group leaders asked their children to exerquestions that covered cise with them. a wide range of topics. Luke’s statement What do healthy chilshed light on how this Anson Crane, local Tribal Member DJ, dren look like? “Outcollaboration began and provided tunes and MC services for side,” said one responthe event to keep the gym hopping dent, simply. what its goals are. Housing is making for the kids. How should we talk it a priority to renovate about childhood obeplaygrounds and the outdoor basketball sity? The entire group had ideas for this court and will look into creating a walk question saying “this is about the compath too, depending on funding, Luke munity, not just one child” and emphasaid. The playground renovation project sized that everyone is in this together; should start this summer. another person emphasized teaching Luke said that the Housing Depart- children healthy ways, another suggested ment has funding through the U.S. utilizing the community garden more, Department of Housing and Urban and another said “put kids first” by takDevelopment (HUD) that will be used ing them on first foods excursions. for the renovations. According to this One respondent asked if there was year’s CTUIR budget, the HUD funds a positive name for childhood obesity come from a Native American Housing rather than a term that has been stigma-
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tized and may have a negative impact on children’s self-esteem. While the group did not come up with a new term, they did spend a lot of time discussing this idea. Many agreed that another word could be used to positive effect. What are the best forms of communication to reach the community? Several people suggested social media, traditional media such as the Confederated Umatilla Journal, and flyers through the schools. However, the biggest reaction came when someone suggested more “events like this,” which was clarified as community events with free food. Then someone else suggested adding on to existing community events such as the community housing picnic. This project is in relatively early stages and the collaborators are looking ahead. “We are going to assess annually for what needs/should be improved,” Luke said. Kaeleen McGuire, Yellowhawk Communications Director, echoed that sentiment in an email to Yellowhawk staff. She said, “The information and feedback shared at this event will be provided to the CTUIR Board of Trustees, Housing Commission, Health Commission and all community members to guide future planning efforts that focus on the youth of our community.” McGuire also said that 103 individuals attended the event; 50 attendees were youth, four CTUIR Youth Council members volunteered, and 31 attendees participated in the focus groups.
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2019 Grand Marshal Toni Minthorn
Toni Minthorn selected as Westward Ho! Grand Marshal MISSION – Past Happy Canyon Princess and current chaperone Toni Minthorn has been announced as the Grand Marshal for the 2019 Westward Ho! Parade. Minthorn was born and raised in Pendleton and is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Many Tribal Members also know Minthorn from her role as the Director of the Enrollment Department. She has served as the Happy Canyon Princess Chaperone since 2004 and played an active role in recruiting young Native American women to participate as flag carriers in various parades. In addition, she has been coaching the Round-Up court for 30 years and has been serving as the official coach since 2006. Minthorn has been involved with the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon since she was nine months old when she camped in the village during Round-Up week and participated in the Westward Ho! and arena parades. She continued her involvement and at age seven, she and her older sister pulled a travois through Happy Canyon. Minthorn had the distinct honor of the becoming the first to serve on both the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon courts. She was selected in 1978 to serve as the only Happy Canyon Princess and was the first Happy Canyon Princess to ride a horse through the Portland Rose Parade. In 1982 she served as a Princess on the Pendleton Round-Up court. Being a lifelong volunteer with the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon, Minthorn has a history of involvement with the Westward Ho! Parade. Her involvement includes pulling a travois in the arena parade and in the Westward Ho! Parade, riding as an outrider along with the beauty contestants, providing horses for Happy Canyon princesses and traveling with them to many parades, including riding in the Rose Parade carrying the flag in front of the Happy Canyon Princesses. The Pendleton Round-Up association said Minthorn continues to be a valuable volunteer supporting and serving with the Round-Up Parade, Indian, Security, Arena, Grounds and Hay & Barns Directors. She began working with the Hay and Barns Director in 2010, which resulted in her assigning all of the stalls for the Native American Horses. Minthorn’s contributions to the Pendleton RoundUp and Happy Canyon prompted directors to select her to be recognized and honored as the Grand Marshal for the Westward Ho! Parade in 2019.
Tayler Craig, 2018 Happy Canyon Princess, comforts her cousin Kaia John, one of the 2019 Happy Canyon Princesses pictured with Kayla Fossek. John got emotional during her speech while recalling the influence her grandmother had on her upbringing and Happy Canyon participation.
Princesses share passion and pride at dinner
Kaia John speaks about her family history of Happy Canyon participation at the Pendleton Round-Up. During the March 30 introduction dinner John also shared that the position as princess is something that is dear to her because the beaded bags that have been passed down from princess to princess were beaded by her grandmother who is also Fossek’s great aunt.
Princesses are well known for their intricate beadwork and regalia. The back of Makayla Fossek’s dress shows a detailed horse design.
The introduction dinner gave the princesses a chance to give a more in-depth look at their history and passion for the Pendleton Round-Up. Fossek thanked her family for being supportive of her participation and decision to pursue her dream of being a Happy Canyon Princess. Fossek, known as ‘Kayla’ to family and friends, is passionate about horsemanship and served on 2018 Princess Tayler Craig’s horse team.
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CUJ Editorials Spring Equinox moon The 2019 Spring Equinox moon rises over Thorn Hollow Grade on the Umatilla Indian Reservation March 20. The moon, which appeared bigger and brighter because of the “supermoon” effect, came up over the mountain just hours after the spring or vernal equinox, which occured about 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The equinox occurs at the exact moment the sun stands directly above the equator and day and night are of nearly equal time.
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here is great pride and joy in watching our children, our nieces and nephews, our grandchildren, our relatives playing in a sport they love. Since time immemorial we, as a People, have participated in sporting activities – races, strength challenges, hunting skills and more recently baseball, basketball, golf, volleyball and lacrosse to name but a few. Sports help build skills and character. Sports help in living a healthy lifestyle. Sports can bring out the very best in us as participants and fans. Sports can also bring out bad behaviors and reactions as participants and fans. We owe our respect to the referees, judges, coaches and athletes who take the field or the court. The referees and judges need to be focused on the game, not the fans who are expressing their feeling either good or bad. The coaches need to focus on the players to ensure the plays and skills they have taught are executed in a strong fair manner. The player must focus on their skills and teamwork to be as competitive as possible. Sportsmanship is an ethos and aspiration to ethically conduct oneself in a respectful and fair manner before, during and after competition. Family, referees, coaches and players must keep themselves in check by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
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Out of all the people who participated in this The Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD) event there were only a few individuals who readily tournament has wrapped up for 2019. The vast majority of folks who came to support our coaches displayed poor sportsmanship and bad behavior. Let us not mark the event as the cause. These individuals and athletes and the coaches and athletes themselves must be held accountable by conducted themselves our community for acting in a respectful and Sportsmanship is an ethos out inappropriately. These honorable way. We cheered for our teams displays of poor sportsmanand aspiration to ethically ship are not a reflection on and athletes, we celconduct oneself in a respectful the event organizers or our ebrated their victories players as a whole. and consoled them in and fair manner before, during However, the incident their losses. While it and after competition. Family, that occurred after the boys’ only takes one incident referees, coaches and players championship game stained of poor and boorish a mostly otherwise nine-day behavior to disrupt must keep themselves in event designed to prothis sporting event, we check by demonstrating good vide healthy activities and should all still focus on sportsmanship. information about healthy the positive outcomes lifestyles. of the BAAD tournament. The BAAD tournament should not be based on this Our community unfortunate incident. stepped forward and over fifteen volunteers gave of Fans, players, coaches, etc., need to respect the contheir time to set up and run the tournament. Over 100 games were played by 550 players and coaches. If test and the competition, and let the kids play ball. you in add the fans there were over 1,500 people who ~ CUJ staff came to enjoy watching the games.
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It means authority to self-govern From the National Congress of American Indians
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urrently, 573 sovereign tribal nations (variously called tribes, nations, bands, pueblos, communities, and Native villages) have a formal nation-to-nation relationship with the US government. These tribal governments are legally defined as “federally recognized tribes.” Two-hundred-and-twenty-nine of these tribal nations are located in Alaska; the remaining tribes are located in 35 other states. In total, tribal governments exercise jurisdiction over lands that would make Indian Country the fourth largest state in the nation. Tribal governments are an important and unique member of the family of American governments. The US Constitution recognizes that tribal nations are sovereign governments, just like Canada or California. Sovereignty is a legal word for an ordinary concept—the authority to self-govern. Hundreds of treaties, along with the Supreme Court, the President, and Congress, have repeatedly affirmed that tribal nations retain their inherent powers of selfgovernment. These treaties, executive orders, and laws have created a fundamental contract between tribes and the United States. Tribal nations ceded millions of acres of land that
made the United States what it is today and, in return, received the guarantee of ongoing self-government on their own lands. The treaties and laws create what is known as the federal “trust responsibility,” to protect both tribal lands and tribal self-government, and to provide for federal assistance to ensure the success of tribal communities. Today, tribal governments maintain the power to determine their own governance structures, pass laws, and enforce laws through police departments and tribal courts. Tribal governments provide multiple programs and services, including, but not limited to, social programs, first-responder services, education, workforce development, and energy and land management. They also build and maintain a variety of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public buildings. State governments and tribal governments have a great deal in common, and established best practices in Tribal-State relationships result in there being far more cooperation at the local level than there is conflict. The governmental status of tribal nations is at the heart of nearly every issue that touches Indian Country. Self-government is essential if tribal communities are to continue to protect their unique cultures and identities.
In the March issue of the CUJ letter writer David Sams wrote that the Board of Trustees had “voted to take out Section 3.06 of the Election Code (Article I of the Treaty of 1855) which is in your constitution.” In fact, the Board of Trustees did not eliminate Section 3.06, but they did remove part of it. The BOT adopted changes to remove the definition of the reservation boundaries and gave “sole authority” to the Board “to determine the qualifications of its members and officers.” The Board’s adopted code keeps most of the language of 3.06, which requires anyone elected to be an enrolled CTUIR member over 18 years of age and reside within the boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The BOT removed the phrase that defines the reservation boundary “in Article 1 of the Treaty of 1855.” That definition is not specific and many different variations have been used, ranging from the large 6.4-million-acre ceded boundary to the smallest 175,000-acre “diminished boundary.” BOT Vice Chair Jeremy Wolf said the Board does not make changes to the Constitution. That decision is to be made by members of the General Council. Rather, Wolf said, the BOT, as policy makers, are charged with making code changes, which is what occurred concerning Section 3.06 of the Election Code.
CUJ Letters to the Editor Respect the game of basketball
To the editor, The incidents at the BAAD tournament during Spring vacation reminded us that we have forgotten how to respect the game of basketball! Respect teammates, respect referees, respect coaches, and more importantly respect one another. The intent of this tournament is to promote awareness about alcohol and drugs while enjoying the game of basketball. Our committee volunteers their time to make this a successful event and would like our community to support our tournament in a positive and encouraging manner! Kelly George
Tribal Police could use woman officer, handle arrests differently I can’t remember the date, but I was watching the Tribal Police arresting one of our Tribal members. In this instance it was a female tribal member. When all this was happening I was wondering why the Tribe don’t have a Tribal Police woman available when a female is being arrested. The way the Tribal Police handles our tribal members is sad. The Tribal Police are not small people and the way they treat our Indian people is not good. The Tribal members are usually so drunk there is no need to handle to a point it could be labeled police brutality, and they get away with it. Another issue is when the Tribal Police tailgate your vehicle for anywhere from a quarter mile to several miles, hoping that you will make a mistake so that the Tribal Police can stop you. Watching these incidents I automatically flash back to
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a long time ago when police used to be very prejudice to tribal members. That was before Tribals were on the Rez. Now it looks like the same things are happening. If the Tribal Police continue to treat our tribal members the way they have been. Something needs to be done. It’s understandable that force is needed in some situations, but handling our Indian women when being arrested should be looked at. I think that a 300-pound, 6-foot 5-inch Tribal Police can handle our 5-foot 3 inches, 110-pound females better than they do. Ray Watchman, CTUIR member
Tribal members prevented from applying for Yellowhawk job
The principle and practice that “tribal self-determination” shall be carried out in all tribal affairs is in our tribal Constitution. Tribal self-determination is also the policy era we are in, in relation to the federal government. The landmark Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 is probably the most important law that enabled tribes across the country to start making our own way in the world. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 is also in this category of important legislation. Probably the most obvious method to demonstrate tribal self-determination is to hire our qualified tribal members to fill job vacancies as they occur. However, the following factual account of what recently occurred at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is an example of our longstanding self-determination efforts being undermined and defeated. The executive management position of finance director was made vacant with the retirement of the then director. The position should have been advertised
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at the usual public forums – such as the Confederated Umatilla Journal, and The East Oregonian newspapers, and social media. However, YTHC management invoked a little known policy that the position could be offered to a single person without advertising it. So what this did was prevent every CTUIR tribal member who may have been interested in the position from even applying for the position. YTHC management twisted and manipulated the policy to use it to block all tribal members, and Indians of other tribes, from applying for the job no matter how well qualified they may be. Does anyone really believe this was the right thing to do, even if it is technically permissible? This is a good example of using our own laws and policies against our own people. Our tribal preference hiring policy was also ignored. While the Health Commission does not get directly involved in the hiring practices and processes at YTHC, the HC does have oversight authority, and responsibility, for situation at YTHC that affect the tribal membership. For example, potential tribal member applicants were unjustifiably and unfairly prevented from applying for the finance director position; thus, the HC has the responsibility to speak up against this injustice of our people. Although I am no longer on the health commission, I was on the commission throughout this hiring process and this is a first-hand account of the situation. This letter is not an attack on anyone, it is a transparent and factual account of the actions of paid public servants who are accountable to the tribal public. 541-969-3574. bobshippentower@gmail.com Bob Shippentower
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CUJ Almanac Dog clinic scheduled for April 11 MISSION - A low-cost veterinary clinic will be provided by Dr. Robinson of Riverside Veterinary Clinic on Thursday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wetlands Park. Dog and cat vaccines will be available for $20 each and will include rabies, parvo, and feline distemper. The event also includes free photos of dogs and free dog tags with Umatilla Tribal Police Department and Housing Department registration. Photos and tags help find lost dogs in the future. Per Environmental Health Safety Code, “(1)In order to receive a Tribal Dog License, all dog owners must show proof of a rabies vaccination, prior to the date of application for the Tribal Dog License. Evidence of vaccination shall consist of a certificate of rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person, as approved by the ACO, and must be effective for the full term of the license period.” Volunteers from PAWS and Pendleton
Police Department’s dog kennel will be on site to assist with the event, according to Kendyl DeJong, the Tribes’ Animal Control Officer. Rabies vaccinations can only be given by a licensed veterinarian and are given to dogs when they 12 weeks or older. Puppy vaccinations for distemper/parvo are started around six weeks and boostered every three weeks out to 15 weeks. Feline distemper are given at three to four weeks of age. Riverside Veterinary clinic will provide a rabies tag and will inform pet owners by mail when they need to re-vaccinate when the rabies shots expire. Pet owners are reminded to secure their animals with collars, leashes, and carriers for cats. This event is for the CTUIR community. Fees must be paid in cash. For more information contact DeJong at 541-429-7931.
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MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will hold a public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 25 at the CTUIR recreation center to discuss the Tribes’ Title VI program and grant. Dinner will be provided and a raffle will also take place. Parents of students in the Pendleton, Pilot Rock and Athena-Weston school districts are invited to hear an update on the program. The CTUIR Education Department’s Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to support the efforts of local education agencies and Indian tribes in meeting the educational and culturally-related academic needs of American Indian students. Federal funds have been utilized to place coordinators in the three school districts to work with American Indian students in kindergarten through 12th grades. For more information or questions, call Lloyd Commander at 541-429-7887.
Weather information summarize data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station from March 1-31. The average daily temperature was 44.9 degrees with a high of 66 degrees on March 31 and a low of 1 degrees on March 5. Total precipitation to date in March was 1.23” with greatest 24hr average 0.51” March 24. Eight days out of the month had precipitation level greater than .01 inches with five days greater than 0.10 inches and with one day greater than 0.50”. Snow, ice pellets, hail total for the month: 32.5inches” with greatest 24 hour: 7 inches on March 6. The average wind speed was 6.2 mph with a sustained max speed of 37 mph from the West on March 11. A peak speed of 43 mph occurred from the West on March 25. The dominant wind direction was from the West. There were 14 rain/snow days out of 31, 8 Haze events/days, 18 Fog/Mist events in the month of March.
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Burn notice issued by Umatilla County PENDLETON - The Umatilla County Smoke Management Committee would like to remind Smoke Management and Burn Permit holders to check the Burn Line at 541-278-6397 or the County Website (www.umatillacounty.net) before igniting any fires. The County Smoke Management Program was developed to mitigate negative impacts to air quality and to help protect farmers and others retain the right to burn. Compliance with the program is essential to the success of the program. Smoke Management permit holders are asked to log their permit number, acreage and crop type when calling the Burn Line. A permit is required for all open burning in the unincorporated areas of Umatilla County, excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the State of Oregon, the United State government, and areas covered by a fire district. This
includes, but is not limited to, burn barrels, yard debris and fence lines. Permits are available at the Planning Department at 541-278-6252, the County website, (http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/ jail/burnday.html) or in the Milton-Freewater Extension Office on Tuesdays (cash payment only). For more information about the Umatilla County Smoke Management program and permits call the Umatilla County Planning Department at 541-278-6252. If the County Burn Line or website has not been updated, call the Umatilla County Dispatch at 541966-3651.
Correction Tatum Ganuelas was misidentified in a photo on page 20A of the March CUJ.
PUBLIC NOTICE MARCH 29, 2019 TRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being taken from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commissions/Committees listed below. Appointed members will receive a $100.00 stipend per meeting effective January 1, 2016 once the minutes have been approved on CTUIR pay days. 1 position for Credit Board – 3 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday @ Noon 1 position for CTUIR Culture Coalition – term ending on May 7, 2020, meets as needed (No Stipends). 1 position for Cultural Resource Committee – 2 year term, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM 1 position for Economic & Community Development – 2 year term, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 9:00 AM 1 position for Enrollment Commission – 4 year terms, meets 2nd Thursday at 10:00 AM as needed. 1 position for Housing Commission to complete term ending Jan. 16, 2022 – meets 3rd Wednesday 9:00 AM - Noon. 1 position for Land Acquisition Committee – 2 year term, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 9:00 AM 1 position for Land Protection Planning Commission – 3 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday @ 9:00 AM 1 position for TERO Commission – 2 year term, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM All applications will be due on Monday, April 22, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. and BOT will make appointments on Monday, April 29, 2019. Applications available at the Nixyáawii Governance Center or online at www.ctuir.org/ government/committees- commissions Completed applications should be submitted to the Nixyáawii Governance Center lobby. For more information, call 541-276-3165. Completed applications are to be returned to the Nixyáawii Governance Center switchboard desk. If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Brigham BOT Secretary 541-429-7374 or Doris Scott, Secretary II at 541-429-7377
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Position Title: Fishery Technician III (one position) Recruitment Period: March 25, 2019 – April 30, 2019 Classification: Full time, regular, non-exempt Salary: $41,893 per year (Comparable to GS 7) DOQ Location: Portland
(CRITFC scale of GS9/1 to GS9/5; DOQ) Benefits: Full health benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) and retirement package Department: Fishery Science Classification: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt Location: Hagerman, Idaho Application Deadline: April 30, 2019
Job Summary: The Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission assists four tribes in the co-management of their treaty rights within the Columbia River Basin. The position offered is associated with the Commission’s Fish Science and Management Departments. These departments are engaged in several investigations of salmon abundance and stock composition, salmon predation, salmon and sturgeon production, sturgeon abundance and distribution, and invasive species management and research within the Columbia River Basin. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, sea lion hazing, Hanford fall Chinook tagging, invasive species monitoring, parental based tagging, and sturgeon monitoring and research. The Fishery Technician will be responsible for collecting a variety of biological data and samples for these projects under field and lab conditions and will be required to work with other agencies. Work locations vary throughout the Columbia River Basin.
Job Summary: We are seeking to fill the position of Genomics Researcher. This position is part of CRITFC’s Fishery Science Department, but will be located with the genetics group at the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station in Hagerman, ID. This research group is involved in testing conservation, evolution, and ecological theories related to salmonids and other fishes. The Genomics Researcher will work under the Lead Geneticist and Lab Managers, in association with CRITFC geneticists and other technicians, as well as staff of the Fishery Science Department in Portland, OR. Efforts will focus on applying empirical genetics/genomics data to address questions related to conservation and recovery of steelhead, Chinook, sockeye, and coho salmon, sturgeon, lamprey, and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin. Beyond typical lab duties, additional roles include bioinformatics support on genomics projects, processing sequencing data with existing pipelines, and generation of genomic data from sequencing instruments.
Position Title: Genetics Laboratory Technician Starting Salary: $39,738-$45,034 (CRITFC scale of GS7/1 to GS7/5; DOQ)) Benefits: Full health benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) and retirement package Department: Fishery Science Classification: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt Location: Hagerman, Idaho Application Deadline: May 7, 2019 Job Summary: We are seeking to fill the position of Genetics Laboratory Technician. This position is part of CRITFC’s Fishery Science Department, but will be located with the genetics group at the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station in Hagerman, ID. This research group is involved in testing conservation, evolution, and ecological theories related to salmonids and other fishes. The Genetics Laboratory Technician will work under the Lead Geneticist and Lab Managers, in association with CRITFC geneticists and other technicians, as well as staff of the Fishery Science Department in Portland, OR. Efforts will focus on applying empirical genetics/genomics data to address questions related to conservation and recovery of steelhead, Chinook, sockeye, and coho salmon, sturgeon, lamprey, and other fishes of the Columbia River Basin. Position Title: Genomics Researcher Starting Salary: Range of $48,608-$55,088
Victim Assistance Advocate/Coordinator, Regular, Full-time Job Summary/Primary Responsibility: This position provides immediate on call assistance and follow up support to victims of all types of crimes. This advocate position ensures that victims understand the criminal justice process and have access to all services available through the CRITFC Victim Assistance Program and various federal, tribal, state and local victim’s assistance programs. This position is the primary on-call advocate for victim needs related to CRITFC enforcement matters. Advocates for culturally based services, including information and referral services. This Advocate position in the justice system of this police department is not entitled to advocate/client confidentiality and privilege. Job Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, Native American studies, psychology, public administration, or victim assistance advocate work experience equivalency. Starting salary range of $51,244-$54,659 (CRITFC scale of GS9/1 to GS9/3; DOQ) Closing date: May 3, 2019. Employment application and full job announcement located at: https://www.critfc.org/blog/jobs/victimassistance-advocate-coordinator/
Board of Trustees
General Council
Chair Gary Burke
Chair Willie Sigo, IV
Vice Chair Jeremy Wolf
Vice Chair Michael Ray Johnson
Treasurer Doris Wheeler
Secretary Shawna Gavin
Secretary Kathryn Brigham
Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl
At-large BOT Members: Aaron Ashley General Council contact Info Sally Kosey Office: 541-429-7378 Rosenda Shippentower Email: GeneralCouncil@ctuir.org Meeting updates and information on: Woodrow Star
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Executive Director : Ted Wright, PhD
NGC, April 18 2 p.m. -
NGC, April 25 2 p.m. -
Draft agenda: Community Development Financial Institute BOT Chair Report Stae of the Tribal Court Address
Draft agenda: Tamastslikt Trust Board Report 2018 Year End Fiscal Report TERO Commission Nicht-Yow-Way Elders Advisory Group Enrollment Dept. Report
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Career Opportunities
1. RE-Education / Intervention Facilitator 2. Program Manager, First Foods 3. Police Officer 4. Equipment Operator 5. Secretary/Receptionist 6. Public Transit Bus Driver 7. Tribal Linguist 8. Communication Officer 9. Facilities Maintenance Tech. II 10. Supervisory Forester
11. Fisheries Habitat Biologist III 12. Entry-Level Wildland Firefighter 13. Advanced Wildland Firefighter 14. Public Transit Driver - Hermiston 15. Fisheries Habitat Biologist III 16. Workforce Development Coordinator 17. CTUIR BOLSTER Lead 18. Tribal Attorney 19. TERO Program Manager 20. Child Youth Advocate
Tribal Court 541-276-2046
Human Resources 541-429-7180
Department of Children and Family Services 541-429-7300
Science & Engineering/Air Quality Burnline 541-429-7080
Enrollment Office 541-429-7035
Senior Center 541-276-0296
Finance Office 541-429-7150
TERF 541-276-4040
Finance – Credit Program 541-429-7155
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For more information visit: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Att: Office of Human Resources Online 46411 Timine Way Pendleton, OR 97801 http://ctuir.org
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Election in May for Nixyaawii School board By the CUJ
MISSION – An election will be held in May to elect or re-elect three members to the Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) Board. Two of the positions can be filled by community members and one must be a tribal member. A tribal member could also fill the community member slots for the three-year terms that expire in 2023, according to information from NCS. The three board members whose positions are ending are Candace Thompson, Syreeta Azure and Brianna Spencer. Thompson indicated at the March 18 school board meeting that she may seek re-election. Spencer resigned from the Board after taking on new duties as manager of Kayak Transit. Applicants must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements: enrolled CTUIR member, parent of NCS student, employee of NCS, employee of the CTUIR, or live on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Applications are available on the Nixyaawii website at nixyaawii.k12.or.us or at the school. Applications must be turned in to Principal Ryan Heinrich by April 18. In other action, the NCS Board: - Discussed the eight snow days in February. Six snow days will be made up with Friday school and the other two are expected to be waived when Pendleton School District 16R petitions the Oregon Department of Education. - Received the current enrollment numbers: 17 freshmen, 24 sophomores, 21 juniors and 15 seniors for a total of 77. That’s down three from January. The overall attendance has improved by 3 points to nearly 90 percent. - Learned of a Union County resident who wants to start an endowment fund for scholarships for native students from this area. Principal Ryan Heinrich said the Union County resident would like to ask for a funding match from the CTUIR Board of Trustees.
New students can start registering now for ‘19-20 school year MISSION – Students new to Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) – incoming freshmen and transfer students – may register for the 2019-20 school year starting on Friday, April 5. Current students planning to return to NCS may begin registration in May. NCS will be at the new Education Facility under construction west of Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. The school may have to cap enrollment this year based on the number of teachers available for classes. - Was told about a dozen students expected to attend TEDX presentations and visit colleges in the Portland area April 26-28. The students likely will tour Lewis & Clark College, Pacific Northwest College of Art, and Portland State University. Sixteen students have applied but a dozen will be chosen based on individual’s character, maturity, grades and attendance, according to teacher Zack Brandsen, who organizes these outings. - Learned that NCS has received a $10,000 grant from the Portland Trail Blazers Foundation, which gives grants to nonprofits, schools and youth and is funded through meaningful corporate partnerships with Wells Fargo, Nike, Moda Health Avangrid, revenue from Trail Blazers license plate sales, as well as other fundraising efforts. The money likely will be used for more college visits, probably in the state of Washington, during Round-Up week in September. - Heard from Heinrich that Weston-McEwen High
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School will co-op with NCS for at least the next two years to allow a TigerScot junior girl to play on the Golden Eagles golf team. Five NCS girls are playing softball at Pilot Rock. They will be transported daily by Gilbert Diaz, but the rides offered by the school will end if the number of players drops below five. Students and parents are being apprised of this decision. - Discussed enrollment expectations when NCS begins classes in September in a new school. Heinrich said Sunridge Middle School counselor Janet Maddern has identified at least 22 freshmen that have indicated their intention to attend NCS. Heinrich said he’d like to offer tours of the new school to potential students now in eighth grade. Enrollment for new students begins April 4. - Talked about the upcoming charter renewal with School District 16R. Heinrich said NCS will be asking for more special education support. - Was told that NCS’s petition to move up to play sports in Class 2A next year was denied by the Oregon School Activities Association. The OSAA makes it a rule not to change school divisions during the normal three-year cycle. Heinrich said he didn’t expect the Old Oregon League to change next year, although he said OSAA will be dealing with some Washington high schools that want to join Oregon conferences next year. NCS won the state basketball title in March. - Approved a motion to rehire certified staff (teachers) for the 2019-20 school year. The current teachers include Zack Brandsen, Zach Gaulke, Chelsea Hallam, Jewel Kennedy and Lynette Minthorn. - Talked about graduation planning for parents. Two meetings have been cancelled due to weather, but parents are supposed to meet again April 4, which is a parent-teacher conference day at NCS. - Appropriated $500 for hotels rooms in Portland April 5 for several girls, plus chaperones, to make selections the next morning from Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway.
CUJ Briefs Earth Day Cleanup April 22
MISSION - It is time again for the Earth Day Community Clean Up. Sponsored by Tribal Environmental Recovery Facility (TERF), this annual event includes free lunch and door prizes. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22, with activities beginning at Wetlands Park. The community is invited and encouraged to take part in the clean-up effort. Bags to collect litter will be available at Wetlands Park. For more information, call TERF at 541-276-4040.
‘Return to River’ May 18
WALLA WALLA - The annual Return to the River event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) Water and Environmental Center, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla. The event is jointly sponsored by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Water and Environmental Center. According to WWCC, this community event celebrates the return of salmon to the Walla Walla Basin. It will include interactive exhibits, a tribal dance performance, food, and the release of baby salmon. The event is free, kid-friendly and open to the public.
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Women on the Rise May 11
PENDLETON – A Women on the Rise event is planned Saturday, May 11 at the Pendleton Convention Center. It is an event to bridge community and build relationships. There will be speakers, breakout sessions, exhibitors, food, and more. Event sponsors encourage attendees to “come connect, inspire, and empower generations of Women,” and “bring your family and friends.” Admission is free and the event is co-sponsored by Enough Iz Enough, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, and Business Development Services. For more information, call 541-2787528.
Nixyaawii Chamber scholarship available now
MISSION - The Nixyaawii Chamber off Commerce Board of Directors has announced that the 2019-2020 scholarship application is ready and available until May 11. Students who are interested in applying should contact Board and Scholarship Committee Members Lindsey Watchman at 541-310-8458, Melissa Nathan at 541377-9626 or email NixyaawiiChamber@ live.com.
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Elders elect new advisory officer
The Elder’s Advisory Group has a new vice chair, David Wolf, Jr. was elected as the new vice chair for his first term on the committee. Roberta Kipp is now the treasurer and secretary after the elders voted to combine the positions at their Dec. 18 meeting. Alan Crawford retained his position as chair. CUJ photo/Jill-Marie Gavin
BMCC Arts and Culture Series April 15-18 includes indigenous influence PENDLETON – A documentary screening of a film about Eloise Cobell, a Blackfoot warrior, activists and tribal treasurer who filed suit against the U.S. government is on the agenda for the Arts and Culture Series at Blue Mountain Community College. The festival is planned April 15 through April 18 with events at the Pendleton and Hermiston campuses. “100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice” is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, April 15, following a full day of activities that will include Jaime McLeodSkinner, who ran against incumbent Greg Walden for Congress in Oregon’s 2nd District. Bette Lynch Husted, author of “All Coyote’s Children,” will speak at 10 a.m. Monday as BMCC’s artist in residence. She is scheduled to speak again Wednesday in Hermiston. Husted will talk about her novel, which includes five characters who live on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. A sense of place inspired her poetry collection, “At This Distance,” and two memoirs, “Lessons from the Borderlands” and “Above the Clearwater: Living on Stolen Land,” which was an Oregon Book Award finalist. Also on the agenda are Bill and Kathy
Aney talking about their trip to Madagascar; Adam Sims, a photographer; creative writing and video contests; screening of Johnny Cash playing “At Folsom Prison”; a paint-along activity; an East Oregonian forum on “The Next Generation of Leaders” with guests Susan Bower, Selene Torres-Medrano, and George Murdock. Three times, on Tuesday and Wednesday in Pendleton and on Wednesday in Hermiston, an Oregon Humanities Conversation project will focus on “The Space between Us: Immigrants, Refuges and Oregon.” The humanities project also will discuss in Pendleton and in Hermiston “Exploring Power and Privilege with Courage, Creativity and Compassion.” The Hermiston campus schedule includes Koi Nyez recounting her walk as a child from Laos to Thailand; BMCC alumni Carina Garcia and Ivan Hernandez discuss their work for immigrants’ rights; and “Voices of Hope: Promoting safety and education for young Maasai women; a discussion of the media’s effect on young women’s perception of self, and finally at the end of the day on Thursday Courtney Flatt, National Public Radio reporter, will talk about climbing Kilimanjaro and her time in Tanzania. For the full list with times and places visit bluecc.edu.
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Toni at 541-377-3430 to register and participate in the parade. Triangle Little League games will begin at 10 a.m. at Loiland Field on North Main Street and continue all day. The Adams Ladies Club will be selling homemade pies and cinnamon rolls in the Ladies Club Parlor, 160 Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Carol at 541-566-3410 to register and participate in the parade. Contact Toni at 541-377-3430 to reserve a vendor stall.
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Buckskin sale - Deer, elk and moose hides Plus smoked brain-tanned deer hides
Adams Day is on its way, April 13 ADAMS - Adams Day on Saturday, April 13, will kick off with a biscuit and gravy fundraiser for the East Umatilla County and Helix Rural Fire Protection Districts. Biscuits and gravy will be available from 7-10 a.m. at the Friendship Center, 150 Main Street. Adams Day will also include the Adams Public Library Book Sale at 8 a.m. and vendors – food, arts, and crafts - will be in the park from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade starts at 9 a.m. Contact
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Stop by and see Jim. Check out a full range of items, including lBeaded antique old and new shawls lTule mats l Men’s, women’s & children’s hard-sole fully beaded mocassins l Roaches, shell dresses for women and children lWhite buckskin dresses for women and children l Old style trade cloth dresses for children l White 3X large deer hides lOtter hair wraps l Wing and jingle dresses for women and girls l Large stock commercial and brain-tanned hides
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Conference focuses on statewide opioid addiction By the CUJ
MISSION – More than 100 state and tribal workers gathered to attend the first Eastern Oregon Conference on Pain, Trauma, Addiction and Other Drugs at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino in March. It was a one-day meeting, held March 21, that focused on systematic response to the current opioid and overall addiction crisis across Oregon. The conference was sponsored by the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace (OHIM) and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) was one of 18 co-sponsors. Those in attendance were presented with startling opioid-related statistics delivered by doctors, counselors, nurses and medical providers in Oregon. According to information shared at the conference, 100 percent of patients on opioids chronically will develop a dependence, 60 percent of patients on opioids for three months will still be on painkillers five years later, and 47 percent of patients on opioids for 30 days in the first year of use will still be on them three years later. Dr. Joel Rice of Grande Recovery in
Pendleton opens Suboxone treatment center PENDLETON - A new center to treat opioid-use disorder has opened in Pendleton at 110 S.W. 20th Street, Suite 3, Pendleton. Pendleton Treatment Center is already scheduling appointments and doing intakes. Those interested can call 541-429-8261. Amy Madrigal, Counselor and Outreach Coordinator, said that the center, privately-owned by Grande Ronde Recovery, is a medicallyassisted treatment (MAT) facility that uses Suboxone and methadone to treat heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl, and other opioid addictions. According to Madrigal, there is one other Suboxone clinic in Pendleton, but nowhere in the area that uses methadone. Madrigal said there is a MAT facility in Yakima. She specified that the facility is an intensive outpatient facility that has the capacity to serve up to 350 people. There are nine people on staff including the director, two counselors, two nurses, one medical assistant, one doctor, one nurse practitioner, and one person to cover
La Grande talked about “Addiction at all levels of care” and went into the science of addiction as it affects the brain. He also shared his own feelings about the pharmaceutical industry’s irresponsible prescription pushing that has escalated the prevalence of addiction problems in America. CTUIR’s Public Safety, Department of Children and Family Services, and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center all had employees in attendance. Director of the
the front desk. Grande Ronde Recovery was made aware of the high need in Eastern Oregon by the State of Oregon, so they chose to open the Pendleton Treatment Center. Madrigal mentioned that the staff of the facility want to work with community members to help. “The experience that the people are bringing here is phenomenal, and we are looking forward to being of service to the community,” she said. “I want people in Mission to understand and know that we are here to work with you, we are here to work with everybody. We want to be a part of the community.” Madrigal personally sees the need in the community and hopes people reach out. “There are a lot of people struggling out there, but we are here to help.”
CTUIR Housing Department Marcus Luke said that at least 15 employees from the Tribes attended and he hopes that more employees from Education and Tribal Court will participate in future local and tribal-specific trainings in the upcoming year. In the afternoon during the conference one Tribal Member shared her personal struggle with chronic pain and opioid addiction. The emotional testimony offered an inside look at addiction and how
she has overcome trauma on her road to recovery. Yellowhawk staff participated in the conference with a break out session called “Creating a Sense of Belonging: The Importance of Connection in the Healing from Trauma.” Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program Coordinator Marissa Baumgartner, Native Connections Project Director Ashley Harding, and Alcohol and Drug Opioid conference on Page 23A
Opioid ECHO Training brings Yellowhawk together By Casey Brown of the CUJ
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s network of healthcare providers and opioid-use disorder specialists
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continues to grow. Yellowhawk hosted a substance use disorder (SUD) training that included staff from Yakama and Warm Springs tribes on March 5-6, which was previ-
ously reported in the March 7 CUJ. Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and other drugs. The Indian Country ECHO portion of the training is part of a long-reaching project from the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), which represents 43 tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. They coordinated with Dolores Jimerson, Yellowhawk Mental Health Clinical Manager, and other Yellowhawk staff to get this two-day event off the ground. Lead trainers for NPAIHB Eric Vinson and David Stephens sat down with the CUJ to explain the history of the project. “Our organization aims to improve and integrate substance use disorder services for our people at our tribal Indian health services and urban Indian health clinics,” Stephens explained. “A primary component of the training is to address and improve effective treatments for opioid use disorder as well as other substance use disorder services so our people can be kept and interacting with our known tribal health staff versus being referred out to outside providers and outside services. To do that, NPAIHB uses Project ECHO, a telehealth service utilized to create and establish a community of practice as well as provide best practice treatment recommended for substance use disorder. Jimerson said that the main goal of the two-day training was to provide Yellowhawk staff from several departments with medically assisted treatment (MAT) training for SUD, specifically for opioids. Vinson explained that the training was only one part of the collaboration between Yellowhawk, the community of practice, and NPAIHB. “It isn’t just a one-off training, so rather this training is a launching point for our continued support to address substanceabuse disorder and in particular opioid-
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use disorder with those twice monthly ECHO clinics, and those will be ongoing for at least the next three years,” he said. A typical telehealth case study includes a case presentation from a healthcare provider with all personally identifying information and HIPAA information removed. The peers then discuss the matter and share their experience. Finally, the specialists on the video conference ask any questions and then weigh in with their recommendations. “We want our patients to be seen in their own communities by their own clinicians, so part of the reason for those ECHO sessions is to provide recommendations to clinicians who are working here at Yellowhawk,” Stephens said. “I think it is tremendously impactful for [patients] to be seen by somebody that they are familiar with, who they have an established relationship with so they don’t have to go to an outside provider,” he said. Yellowhawk chose to include staff from not just medical and behavioral health, but also various departments because of their integrative health model. Meaning, they treat every aspect of a patient’s health, not just one or two medical conditions in isolation. SUD is treated alongside any medical conditions such as diabetes alongside dental and so on. “We let patients know we are going to look at you holistically,” which translated into the training seeing representation from many areas of the clinic, including even dental. Staff from pharmacy, medical, behavioral health, alcohol and drug prevention, community wellness, traditional healthcare workers, and administration attended the training, which is a physical representation of Yellowhawk’s integrative model. Currently, Yellowhawk does not see a lot of patients for opioid-use disorder, Opioid ECHO training on Page 19A
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McCoy Meadows returned
The floodplain restoration, including returning Meadow Creek to its original meander, is shown in this photograph of the land located 22 miles west of La Grande and 29 miles east of Ukiah. CUJ photos/Phinney
Pair gives 2,600 acre Starkey ranch to CTUIR By Wil Phinney of the CUJ
MISSION – Lorna Williamson knew a dozen years ago that if she ever saw the Sand Hill cranes she’d know restoration efforts on McCoy Meadows would be successful. In 1991 there were no Sand Hill Crane nests. Now there are five nesting pairs on the meadows. And there are eagles and nesting birds that weren’t there before. And because of the work done on the McCoy Meadows floodplain, including returning a meander to the stream, Williamson and her partner, Mark Tipperman, have given some 2,600 acres west of La Grande to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. About 60 people witnessed a signing ceremony, complete with big drum and dancing, to honor Tipperman and Williamson in the rotunda at the Nixyaawii Governance Center on March 27. Six members of the CTUIR Board of Trustees were on hand for remarks from Tipperman and Williamson. And after BOT Chair Gary Burke led the pair and others around the room to the sound of the big drum and war hoops, people walked through a line to shake hands and hug Tipperman and Williamson. The property, about 22 miles west of La Grande and 29 miles east of Ukiah, abuts State Highway 244 in the Starkey unit of Union County. Some 400 acres of riparian and wetlands habitat are protected under a permanent Natural Resource Conservation Easement and the entire property is subject to a conservation easement with Blue Mountain Land Trust. Easements on the land prohibits destruction of fish and wildlife habitat, building additional structures,
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with tribal staff who helped facilitate discussions with representatives from the Bonneville Power Administration, NRCS, and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife in a united effort to restore the land to its former pristine state. Later the Grande Ronde Model Watershed group was added to the list of contributors. “Over the years there was no question that the people with the most connection and the most love for the land … was the Tribes,” Tipperman said. “Although economically we would have liked to have sold the land, we came to the conclusion this is our legacy and we wanted to do what we can to see the land for the natural inhabitants is protected.” Tipperman said non-Indians have, over the last 100 Mark Tipperman receives a Pendleton Blanket from Gary Burke, years, set the land back thousands of years. Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of “But there are no people with a greater love for the the Umatilla Indian Reservation in a ceremony in the rotunda at land, or a greater connection, to take care of the land,” Nixyaawii Governance Center. Tipperman emphasized. Effectively, the land was donated to the CTUIR, roads or utilities, and protects all fish and wildlife with although easement covenants remain on the land to the exception of treaty reserved hunting and fishing. protect it. Tipperman said it was appropriate that the land stay The gift, said Burke, will ensure the cultural and train the care of the CTUIR. ditional values for the next generations to come. When it was purchased in 1991, Tipperman said, Williamson wiped tears from her eyes during the McCoy Meadows was a beautiful property in the early ceremony, which included a presentation of Pendleton stages of restoration under the auspices of Allen Childs blankets and other gifts to her and Tipperman. in the Fisheries Program for the CTUIR Department of “I love the ranch,” she said after the ceremony. “I cry Natural Resources. when I’m happy and I cry when I’m sad, but I’m happy Tipperman learned about the history of the Cayuse to make this transaction.” Indians at McCoy Meadows, noting one historical refWilliamson and Tipperman have owned the erence to 100 lodges and more than 1,000 ponies in the land more than 30 years and lived on it until movmeadows. ing to Nova Scotia in 2010. Williamson has reTipperman and Williamson began in 1990 working McCoy Meadows on Page 17A
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KRAZY HORSE QUILTERS In full regalia, Gary Burke, chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, led Mark Tipperman and Lorna Williamson, followed by BOT members Kat Brigham, Aaron Ashley and Rosenda Shippentower to the beat of the big drum led by Les Minthorn.
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“The property has an extensive history of habitat restoration and the easements provide for future restoration activities,” turned for nine Junes to take care of weed control; it was Carl Scheeler, Wildlife Program Manger, said. Childs, who works out of CTUIR offices in Island City, has Tipperman’s first visit since leaving the ranch. been working on the land since shortly When a buyer couldn’t be found who after it was purchased. would agree to several conservation “Allen successfully reconnected the easements, the decision was made to creek to its original floodplain and re‘Over the years there gift the land. established nature hydraulic function,” “I always thought that before we put was no question that a process that has been replicated on it up for sale it should go back to the the people with the most many other projects under the guidance people who have done a nice piece of of the Tribes’ River Vision, Scheeler said. work to get it back to where it belongs,” connection and the most “The results were almost immediately Williamson said. “The Tribes have not love for the land was the detectable with a drop in surface water only put in thousands of man hours, but Tribes ... We came to temperature of several degrees.” grant money. It seems appropriate that The Tribes recently finished the this is where it should end up.” the conclusion this is our Grande Ronde Model Watershed. Tipperman said he hopes the Tribes legacy and we wanted to There are no immediate plan for adcan acquire additional nearby land and ditional habitat work, Childs said, “but do what we can to see have an “even larger area for ancestors we are hoping to implement additional to exert their influence” and continue the land for the natural floodplain and habitat restoration along restoration. inhabitants is protected.’ Meadow Creek in the future.” “We couldn’t find a conservation In an email response, Childs wrote: buyer that didn’t have priorities con- Mark Tipperman “The CTUIR is honored to have been trary to what we think the Tribe has,” selected by Mark and Lorna’s gracious Tipperman said. donation and for continuing their vision Other would-be buyers wanted the for land and resource conservation on land for fee hunting. “They had no cultural connection to the land. They are the McCoy Meadows Ranch.” Williamson is certain of her decision to give McCoy Meadtrophy hunters with no intention of developing a connection ows to the CTUIR. to the land,” Tipperman said. “I knew if I saw the Sand Hill cranes that it would be sucThe easements protect habitat, but forestry and livestock cessful,” she said. grazing is permitted under a management plan that helps asWilliamson said she plans to return to my “favorite place sure conservation of habitat quality. The Tribes retained the on earth.” right to graze livestock in the Treaty of 1855. Continued from Page 16A
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Pendleton Convention Center This year’s show features Pam Raby from Corvallis, who will instruct a class on Thursday, April 25, based on her quilt ‘Sequoia’ pictured above. The class is appropriate for quilters of all skill levels. To register for Ms. Raby’s class, please visit krazyhorsequilters.org or call Thimbles Fabric and More at 541-278-7910. Each year the quilt show includes a challenge, or quilts crafted around a theme. This year’s theme is “Kaleidoscope.” Quilts entered in the challenge are subject to a vote of the public attending the show. Attendees may purchase tickets for the raffle of a kaleidosope quilt created by Krazy Horse Quilters members. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. Wendy Rhode chaired the raffle quilt committee and quilted the work as well (photo below.) Raffle proceeds will be used to cover expenses of the show. Any funds remaining will be contributed to charitable organizations in the area.
Calhoun honored for work in ‘Voc Rehab’ MISSION - The Tribes’ Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)Program Manager, Susie Calhoun, was the recipient of the “I Work, We Succeed” award from the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference (OSTC). Calhoun was honored for her special efforts made to help people with disabilities transition into community-based employment. She was presented with the award at the OSTC held March 7.
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She is part of the Umatilla Employment First Team, which was formed in 2010 to assist in finding employment opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities, autism and anxiety disorders. According to Calhoun Umatilla county was the only Pilot that was rural and not located on the I-5 corridor. A group of individuals from across Umatilla County came together to work on this venture. She said, “We kept our meetings open to all as we wanted to
grow this effort for our students, and communities we serve.” Calhoun’s award letter states, “Susie Calhoun is a powerhouse of knowledge and someone with a heart of caring to all she supports. She is a strong advocate for the community and making sure transition aged youth are served including non-Native American population and especially tribal populations. Her position with tribal VR gives her the voice for those that might not be heard.”
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his own family, friends and loved ones were coming in for take-out meals, but he doesn’t believe the service is in line with the purpose of the program. “Under the grant the main goal is for people to come together for congregate meals. It doesn’t make sense to have 30 people eating here and 50 take-outs,” he said. Though the grant manual doesn’t explicitly state take-outs are against policy Stanger said at the regional grant meeting he attended there were 15 other programs from Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona tribes and not one of those programs offers take-outs. Beyond the reasoning expressed already, the fact that elders were coming into the center and being turned away because food had run out was particularly bothersome to Stanger. He said, “Sometimes we have ran out of food and it’s not fair to people who come here to the center (to eat).” Stanger took to Facebook to remind the community of the changes that would begin after April. Regarding his post he said he does regret his original word-
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ing but believes it was taken out of context. Stanger wrote in an email, “If you’re going through the ‘if you can go to the casino, Walmart’ (part of his Facebook post) I do apologize for the way it came out, I didn’t mean it in a bad way it was more trying to say if you can go to these places come on in to the senior center and eat. I reworded it.” Criticism rolled in quickly from his original post but Stanger said a lot of the changes have been well-received in the center where social media is not as prevalent. He said a lot of the kick-back has been coming from those who do not have any association with the program. Leniency was included in Stanger’s decision about cutting down the meal delivery service. He wrote in an email, “Meal Delivery Requirements are for “Home Bound” or “Disabled” but we added leniency with adding “Physically Struggling” and elders who have surgery we will help until they recover.” To be considered homebound and eligible for home delivery a client must not be able to do two of the six activities of daily living, he said, and a provider or nurse
signature is the way an elder can confirm this need. The “Physically Struggling” addition to the home delivery program was created to retain those on the list who have a hard time getting in and out of bed as well as travelling. Stanger also said, “We do recognize elders who have surgery and need the help while they recover so we’ll help those people, too. Also something new, we now offer rides to those who reside in the housing area and bring them to the Senior Center. Some of those we lost for home deliveries due to the enforced requirements are being transported to the Senior Center.” The changes have been a little harder than Stanger anticipated, but he said to be effective he believes that having a thick skin is important. The Title VI manual has this to say about managing a senior’s program: “Management is like weaving a basket with the budget, program requirements, staff, elders, among other factors. All the pieces have to come together, or the basket gets crooked or weak. The most important part is the elders – without them, you would not have a program to manage.”
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Events planned for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tribal, state and federal summit April 16-18 MISSION – Several events, including a tribal, state and federal summit, are planned in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Activities are being planned by the Family Violence Services (FVS) program for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). The summit, “Rising to the Challenge: Addressing Impacts to Mind, Body & Soul,” is scheduled for April 16-18 in Cayuse Hall at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. There is no registration fee and more information is available at www.eventbrite.com/tribal-state-federal-summit-risingto-the-challenge-addressing-impacts-to-mind-body-soul-tickets-56951011007. Three other activities are planned in April: April 10 – Brownbag lunch and viewing of “Burden of Silence” video starting at 11 a.m. in the Laliik 204A Conference Room in the Nixyaawii Governance Center. April 12 – Sexual Assault Awareness Walk from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., starting at the Longhouse Annex where a meal will be provided. April 14 – Wear Denim Day to raise awareness of rape and sexual assault in the community. “We are inviting all CTUIR employees, tribal members, and local community members to participate in any of the activities,” said Shelly Minthorn, Re-Education/Intervention Facilitator in the FVS program. For more information contact Minthorn at 541-429-7412 or shellyminthorn@ctuir.org or Desiree Coyote, FVS program manager, at 541-429-7415 or desireecoyote@ctuir.org.
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but Jimerson wonders if that will change as a result of so many more people being exposed to the information presented in the training. “I would be curious to see what happens, if we have more referrals for MAT now that more people know about it,”
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she said. “The other thing is I think we are going to be looking at services here because I keep going back to what the one presenter said, ‘If you build it, they will come,’ and so it’s ‘Are we really doing a good needs assessment, are we really collecting the correct data, is there a group of people in the community that
need services that we don’t know about that could benefit from this.’” Jimerson said the next steps after the training will be to continue case presentations during the twice monthly telehealth conferences, the evaluation of existing services, and increased collaboration with contract health providers, which
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position until May 3. It is a civilian position, not a lawenforcement officer, embedded in law enforcement. Tribes now have direct access to Victims of Crime grant funding through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Historically, Tribes had to request the money from states, according to Mitch Hicks, Chief of Enforcement out of the Hood River office of CRITFE, which handles Columbia River law enforcements for the Umatilla, Yakama, Warm Springs and Nez Perce tribes. Half of the brand-new advocate’s salary comes from the Victims of Crime funding source and the other half comes from another Department of Justice grant from the Office of Violence Against Women. The grant also allows for direct assistance to victims. “We have some money for victim assistance,” Hicks said. For example, if a victim’s car or house window was broken by an offender, there will be money to help pay for repairs. He also said the funding can include “travel expenses to go to court or hearings or meeting with attorneys, childcare, sheltering, per diem provisions, those kind of things; we’ll have money to sup-
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port victims in those ways, and provide them transportation as well.” According to the job description posted by CRITFC, “This position provides immediate on-call assistance and follow up support to victims of all types of crimes. This advocate position ensures that victims understand the criminal justice process and have access to all services available through the CRITFC Victim Assistance Program and various federal, tribal, state and local victim’s assistance programs.” The advocate will be coordinating between multiple jurisdictions. Some that Hicks listed were the U.S. Attorney’s office, the District Attorney’s offices, and the Oregon District in Federal court. Those and other offices at the state and federal level are required to notify victims about a host of events related to perpetrators: when they have a hearing, if they are released from jail, and other procedural matters. The advocate can assist those offices in their notification. Lorilee Morsette, Human Resources Assistant, stated part of the function of the position. “A lot of times, people will call the police, but not say anything, but they need help, so it is an opportunity for victims and law officers to have assistance,” she said. Hicks explained the special circumstances along the river.
“Oftentimes, especially our citizens here along the river, who are along the treaty fishing rights access areas or perhaps other places don’t have physical mailing addresses and not all of them have telephones and so forth or internet access for email,” Hicks said. The advocate may “get in the car and they go deliver the notification or they meet at the emergency room at the hospital or they go pick somebody up and take them to the violence shelter or deliver kids to the babysitter while the adult is in court,” Hicks explained. The position will assist victims of a broad range of crimes, including civil matters. Any type of crime could fall under the victims assistance advocate’s purview, and the advocate can work in any jurisdiction. “On the civil side, we oftentimes have fisherman who have fishing gear get damaged by other boaters or other river users, and while it is not a crime in most cases, it can be,” Hick said. However, he explained that when it is a crime “tribal fishers are not eager or even knowledgeable about how to go file a civil claim or a small claim, so we could assist those folks with trying to get some recovery for the damage to their fishing gear.” A local employee for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva-
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tion (CTUIR) will serve on the interview panel. Desiree Coyote, Public Safety Family Violence Coordinator, has been working with Hicks to provide recruitment and hiring advice, he said. Coyote said she is “excited” that the position is being added. “I think it would provide enhanced services to those along the river in both Oregon and Washington,” she said. She also said she believes the advocate will be able to help victims understand the system and “provide a warm hand-off to local services.” She pointed out that the advocate will be able to help refer folks to other types of local services, tribal and non-tribal. She has high hopes for benefits in other areas, not just in victim’s services. “I’m hoping this position will bring more enhanced and more meaningful collaboration with the four tribes along the river as they work hand in hand with this position,” Coyote said. The employment application and full job announcement are located at https:// www.critfc.org/blog/jobs/victim-assistance-advocate-coordinator/. The job also is listed on Page 9A of this CUJ. For more information about the job posting, contact Lorilee Morsette, Human Resources, at 503-238-0667, ext. 1355 or lmorsette@critfc.org.
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The altercations were discussed in Tribal Session by the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation on April 1. CTUIR Executive Director Ted Wright issued a statement, as did the BAAD Committee through Modesta Minthorn, CTUIR Education Department Director, and Lloyd Commander, manager of the Recreation Program. The most serious incident occurred Sunday, March 24, at the conclusion of the 16-18-year-old boys’ championship game, won by Yakama Native Tribal School over a team consisting of players from Pendleton High School and Nixyaawii Community School. One of the members of NCS’s state championship team played for the Yakama club. (The two teams played in a semi-final game in which the PHS/NCS team won by double digits.) During the game, according to witnesses, three NCS players – one on the Yakama team and two from the PHS/ NCS team - were “trash talking” to one another. After the game ended and players acknowledged each other, the talk continued between players on both teams. Activities ensued with presentation of awards, etc., and it was at that time, with people milling around the floor, that Rick Schimmel came out of the stands on to the court and confronted one of the NCS players from the home team, witnesses said. Schimmel’s actions prompted a response from Michelle Moses, the mother of one of the NCS players. Like Schimmel, she was asked to leave the gym and was banned for the rest of the tournament. Schimmel was arrested in the parking lot by the Umatilla Tribal Police on state charges of second-degree disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer, according to Tribal Prosecutor Kyle Daley. Daley noted that the CTUIR does not have criminal jurisdiction over Schimmel because he is a non-Indian. As a result, the matter has been referred to the Umatilla County District Attorney. Wright issued a two sentence statement to the CUJ which reads: “During the Board of Trustees meeting this morning
‘The tournament is intended to bring together youth ... in friendly competition and provide opportunities for youth to learn about prevention.’ - statement from BAAD Tournament Committee
(April 1), members of the Board shared a variety of concerns expressed by tribal members about the 2019 BAAD tournament, mainly having to do with poor sportsmanship and a lack of control on the part of players, coaches and fans. I will be meeting with several managers and the tournament committee to ensure that parents and children are not subjected to these kinds of behaviors next year and in the future.” The BAAD Committee also provided a statement to the CUJ. It states: “This incident in no way reflects the goals and values of the BAAD tournament committee or the CTUIR Education Department. The tournament is intended to bring together youth from the local areas in friendly competition and provide opportunities for youth to learn about prevention. “The committee understands that during competition emotions can run high and occasionally we are required to deal with unruly participants, coaches, and spectators. The committee by no means endorses any unsportsmanlike behavior from any team, players, coaches and spectators. “The BAAD committee has always appreciated the time and effort of our community, staff, and committee members during the nine-day tournament with over 550 players. It takes a lot of work to keep the tournament going and it cannot be done without everyone’s help. We applaud the BAAD staff and all our community partners in handling these difficult situations. The BAAD tournament just had its 32nd annual event and we look forward to next year with optimism, and we will do all we can to make it a better tournament.”
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Veterans from around the region gathered March 15 to celebrate the 100 birthday of the American Legion and the anniversary of the American Legion George St. Denis Post 140, which operates on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The event began at the Nixyaawii Veterans Memorial then moved to the Longhouse for a Pa’xum (war dance) Grand Entry. Several veterans spoke during the activities at the Longhouse. A dinner at noon was followed by symbolic slicing of a birthday cake by members of the Legion Auxiliary. Antone Minthorn, Commander of Post 140, and designated Pa’xum Chiefs made remarks. A break in the war dance routine included circle, owl and rabbit dances. The event included a big drum and hand drums. th
ager Wenona Scott all participated in facilitating the session. The current response to the opioid crisis has been shown to have positive results in Oregon. Over the past three years Oregon has dropped from first to sixth in the nation in non-medical use of opioids and the drug overdose and hospitalization rates are currently declining, according to the OHIM. One of the conference organizers, Mike Stensrud, Eastern Oregon Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator for Baker, Malheur, Umatilla and Union counties, stressed the importance of continued exchange of resource and information between the counties, state and tribes.A local conference is on the horizon, Luke said, but the details have not been ironed out yet. Luke said that the conference, overall, was considered a success. “Everyone that I met and spoke to was very thankful for the opportunity of this conference and they too would like consistency and the chance to exchange resource information and hear ideas and updates from all,” he said.
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Corban Te Aika speaks in Maori during the opening ceremony in which the remains of three Columbia River Indians were returned in a joint claim by the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs Tribes. Te Aika, who was one of two hosts for the tribal contingent, is a tutor and leader for Te Pao a Tahu, a Christchurch-based kapa haka (performance-arts that literally means form a line and dance). He is engaged in tribal initiatives, including revitalizing the Maori language. Te Aika currently is Curator Human History at Canterbury Museum.
Maori people prompt museum to return Columbia River island remains INSIDE: - How did the flathead skulls from Columbia River graves end up in New Zealand? - Similarities between Columbia River tribes and Polynesian Maori - Fortified village was site of trade, battle - Photos from Canterbury Museum, downtown Christchurch
Three tribes send contingent to collect ‘flathead’ skulls from Christchurch museum By Wil Phinney of the CUJ
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – It was a solemn, yet gratifying ceremony March 11 when three “flathead” skulls were repatriated from the New Zealand museum where they had been stored for more than 120 years. “There is a balance between sorrow and pain and joy and the right-thing happening and I’m encouraged by the sense of reconciliation,” said Anthony Wright, director of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. A contingent representing three Columbia River tribes traveled 7,500 miles to obtain the remains and spend a few days touring the South Island, but as the week ended the 12 representatives were rushed away from the museum minutes after a mass shooting took place acrosss a park one block away. Nobody knows the age of the remains, which were collected
most likely from a Columbia River island in the 1880s, and then traded for Maori (New Zealand natives) artifacts with the museum. The remains, carried back to the United States in black vynal boxes by two Yakama Nation undertakers, were reburied in a ceremony near Wishram on March 16. The Celilo Longhouse was packed that afternoon for a dinner. A claim was initially made some 13 years ago by three tribes – the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), which sent four tribal representatives; the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Oregon, which sent three representatives; and the Yakama Nation, which sent five. Three hours after completing a 17-hour airplane-and-airport sojourn, the tribal leaders and staff were standing across Three skulls repatriated on Page 2B
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from a group of people from the Canterbury Museum in a welcome ceremony in which the New Zealanders, including Maori, and the Native American representatives took turns with remarks and songs. More than 60 people participated, including many museum patrons who were drawn from the exhibits to the welcome ceremony by the songs and speeches. The remains were located on a platform, covered by kiwifeather cloaks, near a wall supporting Maori carvings that represented their ancestors. Attending on behalf of the CTUIR were General Council Chair William Sigo, Board of Trustees member Aaron Ashley, who chairs the Cultural Resources Committee, Teara FarrowFermin, manager of the Cultural Resources Protection Program in the Department of Natural Resources, and Wil Phinney, CUJ Editor. Ashley spoke for the CTUIR, noting the significance of the opportunity. “We are all here today for those ancestors,” Ashley said. “We were selected a long time ago to take part in this ceremony.” Wright, director of the Canterbury Museum for the last 22 years, acknowledged that the remains should have been returned long ago, but he said the process was delayed by earthquakes in 2011and 2012 and the ensuing establishment of a Maori Advisory Group two years ago. The group is charged with ensuring traditional Maori practices are used at the museum. “This ceremony is to welcome our Indian brothers and sisters and say farewell to their ancestors, to our ancestors who took care of them,” Wright said. “I’m privileged to be able to participate in this beautiful blend of culture and understanding.” Last year, the Canterbury Museum returned remains and artifacts to people on Easter Island off the coast of Chile in South America. “We don’t have the resources to do more than one or two a year. It’s a big undertaking for a relatively small museum,” Wright said. The intent is to return more than 150 individuals from around the world, and the remains of 450 others from New Zealand, as well as remains from Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and Australians. Gerald Lewis, assistant secretary for the Yakama Nation, and one of the two undertakers from that tribe, told his hosts how much he appreciated the opportunity to “enter this land of your people.” Lewis said he believes the two peoples are related. “Even this far apart,” he said, “we are one in heart and mind. We believe in one creator who has taken care of each of us throughout our lives, much like he took care of our ancestors.” Museum director Wright echoed that sentiment. “We all understand we’re are part of a journey and we all have our roles to play,” Lewis said. “Everything starts to make sense when you begin to see the world through the same lens.”
Teara Farrow Ferman, manager of the CTUIR Cultural Resources Protection Program, and an unidentified woman, meet before a meal at the marae, the Maori’s version of a tribal longhouse.
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William Sigo, Chairman of the General Council for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, speaks during a ceremony in which the Canterbury Museum returned the human remains of three Columbia River Indians collected in the 1880s. To the right of Sigo is Aaron Ashley, a member of the CTUIR Board of Trustees, and other natives from the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs tribes.
JoDe Goudy, Chairman of the Yakama Nation Tribal Council; Aaron Ashley, a member of the CTUIR Board of Trustees and chairman of the Tribes’ Cultural Resources Committee; Roberta Kirk, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act coordinator at Warm Springs; and Anthony Wright, Director at Canterbury Museum, sign official documents releasing the remains.
Lewis said the songs, including one led by Sigo, “leave witness here to what we were sent to do.” James Kiona from Bingen, the other undertaker, told the New Zealanders that the ancestors “came from the place where I live.”
Kiona thanked the Canterbury Museum for taking care of the remains. “My heart is happy at this time. I’m glad we are taking our ancestors back home. They can smell the water,” Kiona said.
Paumiria Parata-Goodall, who is a member of the Canterbury Museum Board of Directors and the Museums’s Maori Advisory Board, and CTUIR leader Aaron Ashley meet in the traditional Maori greeting.
Corban Te Aika and CTUIR General Council Chair William Sigo exchange greetings following a ceremony in which Sigo presented Te Aika with a Pendleton blanket. Te Aika and Puamaria Goodallwere the hosts of the Tribal contingent.
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How did three ‘flathead’ skulls from the Columbia River end up in a New Zealand museum? By the CUJ
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HRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – More than 130 years after they were “swapped” for other artifacts at the Canterbury Museum, three “flathead” skulls likely collected from an island in the Columbia River were repatriated to the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs nations on March 11. A dozen representatives from the three tribes traveled to Christchurch to retrieve the skulls of two adult males and one young male, which had been stored at the museum since the 1880s. The skulls’ return was facilitated by Maori people who have become involved in the governance of the museum. Three of those Maori traveled back to the United States with the tribal contingent and witnessed the reburial near Wishram on March 16.
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Some of the tribes and bands of the Columbia River Plateau culture practiced forms of cultural cranial modification, or deformation, as a form of cultural preference, beauty or status within the tribe.
he term “Flat Head” used in publications and the Canterbury Museum’s documentation can mean various things. The designation used in association with the collection of human remains found on a Columbia River island refers to skulls that were artificially modified through several cultural means, such as cradleboarding. (One thing it does not refer to is the Flathead Tribe, which is part of the Salish Culture of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation of Flathead, Montana. They lived east of the Rocky Mountains and did not practice cultural cranial modification.) Some of the tribes and bands of the Columbia River Plateau culture practiced forms of cultural cranial modification, or deformation, as a form of cultural preference, beauty or status within the tribe. Written evidence of cranial deformation is rare. However, accounts placed the Fraser and Columbia rivers as the lead region in the Americas where orbicular, tabular erect and tabular oblique sharpening of the head was most common. The tabular forms of deformation were made by attaching boards to the cradleboard with ropes either in a fixed position or free position. The continual pressure of the boards would shape the soft tissue of an infant’s skull. Other forms, such as the annular, were created by wrapping bands around the head. Captain William Clark wrote in his exploration journal Oct. 17, 1805, about the physical appearance of some of the Plateau people he met near present-day Kennewick. He said of the women that they had “… low Stature broad faces, heads flattened (the eyes back) and the forehead compressed so as to form a Streight line from the nose to the Crown of the head…” Clark noted the extreme conical-shaped head flattening typical of the lower Columbia River tribes and included a sketch of the typical cradleboard apparatus that was used on infants to mold the forehead into the desired shape. The mid-Columbia River tribes often had a less severe form of cranial modifications that sometimes was unintentional, as infants were often strapped to a cradleboard, bound to restrict movement. A child with soft cranial bones continually laying on a hard board and strapped with confinement was subject to pressure to the occipital region and a flattening and widening of the posterior region of
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the skull. Archaeological and historic evidence also points to cranial modification as a common practice among the tribes and bands living along the Columbia River in the traditional use and ceded lands of the Umatilla tribes. A 1957 analysis of skeletal remains of 57 individuals from Berrian’s Island a few miles east of present-day Umatilla showed 25 skulls with some form of artificial deformation.
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he tribes of the Columbia and Snake rivers often used islands as temporary camps, fishing stations, secure places to defend their families during raids by hostile tribes, and for burial of the dead. Captains Clark and Meriwether Lewis wrote about visiting Indian burial vault islands throughout their journey in 1805 and 1806. On Oct. 20, 1805, the expedition stopped about 50 miles east of The Dalles area and Clark wrote of visiting a burial island. This was possibly Blalock Island, most of which has since been inundated by the backwaters of the John Day Dam.
Here’s what Clark wrote: “On the upper part of this Island we discovered an Indian vault our curiosity induced us to examine the methot those nativs practcd in diposeing the dead, the Vault was made by broad poads and pieces of Canoes leaning on a ridge pole which was Suported by 2 forks Set in the ground Six feet in hight in an easterly and westerly direction and about 60 feet in length, and 12 feet wide, in it I observed great numbers of human bones of every description particularly in a pile near the Center of the vault, on the East End 21 scul bomes forming a circle on Mats-; in the Westerly part of the Vault appeared to be appropriated for those of more resent death, as many of the bodies of the deceased raped up in leather robes lay on board covered with mats &c we observed, independent of the canoes which Served as a Covering, fishing nets of various kinds, Baskets of different Sizes, wooden boles, robes Skins, trenchers, and various Kind of trinkets, in and Suspended on the ends of the pieces forming the vault; we also Saw the Skeletons of Several Horses at the vault & great number of bones about it, which Convinced me that those animals were Sacrefised as well as the above articles to the Deceased.”
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t was more than 22 years ago in July of 1996 when the late Rick Bartow, the noted Native American artist, discovered the remains at the museum in Christchurch. He contacted Jeff Van Pelt, then-program manager for the Cultural Resources Protection Program (CRPP) of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). The CRPP took the lead on the repatriation effort with early work done by Diana LaSarge, then-Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation (NAGPRA) Coordinator. Teara Farrow Ferman, current CRPP manager, and Jennifer Karson Engum, Cultural Anthropologist for the CTUIR and the current NAGPRA Coordinator, did more work to prove tribal affiliation. The ancestral remains claim was premised upon a shared group identity, shared traditional lifeways (past and present), and the cultural affiliation that binds the three tribes to their ancestors. The native peoples of the Pacific Northwest were systematically removed to reservations, which resulted in the splintering of family groups and the subsequent intermarriage of individual families. That further strengthened existing cultural affiliation between the bands and tribes. Even though the tribes moved to the reservations, they still retained the rights to hunt, fish, gather resources and graze their domestic herds across more than 28 million acres ceded to the U.S. government in the treaties of 1855. Due to the uneven distribution of natural resources on the Columbia River Plateau, a vast area was needed to sustain tribal groups. Although they would gather together to observe important times during the seasons calendar, each tribe, band or individual family group frequented certain areas they were familiar with, including many sites along the Columbia River where records indicate the human remains were probably collected.
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he skulls could have been collected by one of two men, both who were scientists, explorers and museum builders. However, the catalogue cards listed the “Flathead” source as “Probably from Professor H. Ward, Rochester, New York,” with the date of 1881-1882. The catalogue cards listed SK 168, SK 169 and SK 170 as the craniums of three individuals – one listed as “possibly male,” one as an adult male, and a third young male, all identified as “American Indian from Oregon, U.S.A.” Professor Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906) in 1862 founded the Ward’s Natural Science Establishment of Rochester, N.Y. He collected geological specimens in Europe and Africa until 1860 when he returned to New York and taught natural science until 1865 at the University of Rochester. The Ward’s Natural Science Establishment is still in business today, however its human skeletal specimens are now reproductions. Professor Ward traveled around the globe amassing a huge collection of fossils that he displayed at his home in Rochester. He traded and purchased objects for his col-
In his anatomical catalogue, Ward lists several Native American skulls under the category of “Skulls and Skeletons of Race.” An entry for “Flat Head” skull was listed for sale at $8 to $15.
Two days later, and closer to Celilo Falls, Captain Clark wrote in his journal that “The Indians have their grave yards on an Island in the rapids.” That island may have been Upper Memaloose Island or Grave Island. Upper Memaloose Island was still in use as late as 1925.
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Corban Te Aika, one of the hosts for the Native American group visiting Christchurch, points out some of the eminities on a drawing of a kainga (settlement), one of many that populated the banks of the waterways around North Canterbury. The whare (big house), with the distinctive cross beam apex, was the residence of a Ngai Tuahurir chief who helped in the defense of Kaiapohia Pa. Waterways bordered with native plants such as tikouka (cabbage tree), raupo (bulrish) and harakeke (flax) acted as both supermarkets, where food and resources could be gathered, and highways to transport goods.
The fortified village included entry points designated for differing groups, such as visitors, chiefs, canoers and warriors. The pa was broken into quadrants each with a specific purpose - food storage, living quarters, and community gathering.
First ‘Pa’ fortified village established around 1700 KAIAPOHIA – Native Americans from the Umatilla, Warm Maori’s were clever, which was epitomized in their disBut the dogs were more important than that. Wars were Springs and Yakama tribes visited the site of Kaiapohia, the covery that if a certain grass was cut just below the surface started and ended over dog-skin coats, Te Aika said. One first pa established by the Ngai-Tahu Tribe after crossing from of the water the base solidified to make stepping stones that major war was caused when someone tried on a dog-skin the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand in about could be used to sneak away if needed. coat that wasn’t his. the year 1700. Children were taught songs about escaping the pa, hopping The main food source was eels, which were collected when Led by host Corbin Te Aika, the group learned about the from one grass stone to the next. they migrated enmasse. former fortified village surrounded by swamp and trees in Among other things, the Maoris, who first arrived in New “We managed the harvest and stocked up during the mithe shape of a whale. Zealand about 1280 A.D., brought the Polynesian dog to the is- gration,” Te Aika said. Maori’s also ate mutton bird, which Kaiapohia was considered a major trading center. Four hun- land. The canines were used for hunting and chores, and if the they call titi. dred years ago, it was considered the “Singapore of the South eels weren’t running the dogs provided nourishment as well. According to Te Aika, the salty bird can keep up to 10 years. Island,” or, as Yakama Tribal Council “The taste changes dramatiChair JoDe Goudy suggested, “the cally,” he joked. “Tonight we’ll have Celilo of New Zealand.” bird from last year. It’s the perfect The village – or pa – consisted time, just getting tasty.” of quadrants, each with its own The pa site, which includes a purpose – living quarters, food storlarge block monument, will never age, food and medicine preparation, be occupied again “because too and a commercial gathering area much blood has been spilled.” where marriages and celebrations The pa was the site where distook place, and where community putes were resolved, but battles decisions were made. took place there as well. The pa had a dock and a so-called Te Aika told stories of long-ago wharf where canoes, sometimes battles, including one over control makeshift boats made from bull of the pa rock, the most prized rush, were used to skim through stone of the Maori. Another story the swamps to nearby waterways, told of a famous war lord who including the ocean. brought his forces across the Cook “Two generations ago you would Straight under the auspices of “here go to the city through waterways, to trade,” but after a welcoming walking the banks or in small ceremony “took hostages and excanoes,” Te Aika said. “Now the ecuted them straight away.” waterways are dewatered complelty Just for the record, Te Aika or channeled to the ocean.” told the Native American guests, The pa had a number of entry the Maori’s have been known for points, each with a different purcannibalism, but it’s not like the pose. There were entry and exit romanticized version you might points for visitors, chiefs, fishers, read about or see on the screen. canoers, weavers, etc. “When appropriate,” Te Aika “Each knew which gate to use said, others might be consumed and when it was appropriate to with respect. History has twisted Tribal representatives and their Maori hosts gather around a monument to Kaiapohia, the first Pa established by the use one,” Te Aika said. “If they were Ngai-Tahu tribe after crossing from the North Island to this district of the South Island. Tu-Rakautahi headed the sub tribe the practice to make Maori’s out attacked they used whichever exit which founded the pa about the year 1700, first calling in the nest of Kaikai-A-Waro. His descendants changed the name to be savages, but “there are two was closest.” sides to every story.” to Kaiapohia, commonly known as Kaiapoi, and later the pa was regarded as the Chief Ngai-Tahu stronghold.
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Puamiria Parata-Goodall was one of the hosts for the group of 12 members of the Umatilla,Yakama and Warm Springs Indian Tribes who visited New Zealand to repatriate human remains housed at the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. Paumiria is passionate about cultural identity and legacy. She has worked for her tribe, Ngai Tahu, in voluntary and paid positions for more than two decades. Puamiria runs her own consultancy providing cultural advice to runanga (elected councils, boards, etc.), organizations and architects and landscape architects building and rebuilding post-earthquake Christchurch. An event manager by trade, Puamiria’s consultant firm also provides indigenous event management advice. She has worked on several state and royal visits, festivals and significant national events, including Te Matatini 2015 (nationwide Maori performing arts festival and competition for kapa haka performers), where she was the operations manager. Puamiria is a member of the Canterbury Museum Trust Board and chair of the Ohaki O Nga Tipuna (Maori Advisory Committee) to the museum. Puamiria is pictured here on a hill overlooking Christchurch.
Visit reveals suprising cultural similarities cific, but I did not anticipate so many things the same with Native Americans,” she said. “The cultures play out very similar and that blew me away a little bit.” CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Puamiria Parata-GoodPuamiria noted the similarities in certain customs, not all wasn’t keen on following her ancestors as a caretaker, the least of which is the way Maori’s and the hosted tribes but it’s a role she reluctantly accepted with a chin-and-lip deal with death and funerals. tattoo that trumpets her arrival. “A whole three days of mourning, gifts, we look after the “What do I do?” she remembered asking 11 years ago family whose sole job it is to grieve,” she said. Puamiria said when her family told her she was next in line. she felt an “automatic connection” when she first met the “I didn’t ask to do it; I was told it is your time. And my Native American delegation. family said this is what you get,” she said, pointing to her “It was spiritual, like I knew them from a previous time, facial ink. It took two hours to tattoo her lips and another like they were family,” she said. “We’re on this continuum, to finish her chin. part of the journey from the Gods. The last few days have She recalled the tattoo artist calling. reinforced the connection between indigenous Gods, the “He said it’s your time. I said ‘You’re joking’ and hung up land and the stars.” and then I cried. I knew I’d have to grow up and be seen. Much like the Natives in I can no longer hide and blend into America, the Maori’s faced colothe background. I have to step up and nization efforts from the British grow up. It was the ultimate decision Empire – at nearly the same of the tribe and if I screw up I screw time treaties were being signed up in front of everyone.” in the Pacific Northwest. It is in that context that Puamiria A treaty signed in 1840 can speak about Maori culture and promised that “our skin would traditions, as well as address conbe treated the same as white,” temporary issues like politics and the Puamiria said, “but those economy. promises were broken, land And she’s considered an expert taken, languages taken. We were now when it comes to repatriation, strangers, paupers in our own at least as far as the Canterbury Muland. We were punished for seum in Christchurch is concerned. speaking our own language and Puamiria was working at the muour names were changed.” seum a dozen years ago but became Fortunately, much like leadso disgusted with the “collector ers from the Cayuse, Umatilla mentality” that she quit. and Walla Walla tribes, brave She announced then that “the next leaders would not acquiesce. time I walk thorough the door I will “They took the fight to be your boss.” the government to honor the In 2016, she was elected chair of a treaty.” Maori Advisory Group and a member Nevertheless, it was nearly of the Museum Board of Directors. Representatives from the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs tribes gathered for a photo at Canterbury Museum in 160 years later in 1998 before At her first meeting, Puamiria reChristchurch. The group included, front row from left, Rosie Johnson, Warm Springs; Gerald Lewis, Yakama; Lottie Sam, Maori’s settled – they were not called, a motion was passed to begin Yakama; Dr. Terry Ryan (genealogy expert for Ngai Tahuy and a member of the Maori Advisory Committee to Canterbury repatriation and due diligence. Museum), and James Kiona, Yakama. And back row, Willie Sigo, Umatilla; JoDe Goudy, Yakama; Tashina Eastman, Warm Visit reveals on Page 8B “First it was a no-brainer,” she said. Springs; Kate Valdez, Yakama; Teara Farrow Ferman, Umatilla; Roberta Kirk, Warm Springs; and Aaron Ashley, Umatilla. By Wil Phinney of the CUJ
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“We knew where they came from and requests had been made. There were three requests on the table the same day. We passed the motions and sent them home (including repatriation to Easter Island last year). Second was why is this stuff still here? We have to make this happen.” Over the course of repatriations, the Maori’s have discovered surprising similarities in the cultures of peoples worlds apart. Of course there is a Polynesian connection, but the things that Maori’s share with the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs people were a surprise. The first similarity mentioned by Puamiria while waiting for a tattoo artist to finish work on one of the Native American visitors was the “wicked sense of humor,” which both groups embraced. “I expected similar customs and practices from the Pa-
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One of the staple foods for Maori people is the eel which they call tuna. At right, eels swarm at a concrete canal abutment where they were being fed raw hamburger. The eels were three and four feet long and produced filets that measured eight inches across. Like salmon - and lamprey - from the Pacific Northwest, the eels spend time in fresh water before migrating to the ocean before returning to their originating streams. The New Zealand eels have a backbone and stomach that is removed before eating. Above, a filet is being sliced into finger-sized portions.
On the second night of their visit, Native American leaders and staff were feasted at the home of Lynne-Harata Te Aika, left, who serves on a number of boards and councils, including the Maori Advisory Board to the Minister of Education and the Maori Advisory Group to Canterbury Museum. Rosie Johnson from Warm Springs helped prepare the salmon for a dinner that also included white bait (six species of juvenile fish smashed into patties and fried), abalone (pa’na), muttonbird or titi, eel they called tuna (being sliced in the top photo), and fry bread.
Downtown tour of Christchurch William Sigo and Aaron Ashley, representatives for the Umatilla Tribes, look over a Pounamu boulder with host Puamaria Parata-Goodall in downtown Christchurch. Many of the boulders still have their outer rind of light-colored weathered material concealing the variety and quality of the inner stone, which is jade.
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Joseph Hullen, center, gestures as he talks about the contemporary whariki (woven mat) pattern in the plaza in downtown Christchurch, New Zealand. Listening to his remarks are, from left, Aaron Ashley, Kate Valdez, Gerald Lewis, Tashina Eastman, and James Kiona. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island with a population of around 404,000 residents. The Avon River flows through the center of the city with an urban park located along its banks. The city was named after Christ Church, Oxford. The city suffered a series of earthquakes between 2010 and early 2012, with the most destructive occuring Feb. 22, 2011, which killed 185 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.
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Teara Farrow Ferman gave it her best effort to simultaneously twirl balls with members of the Te Ahikaaroa kapa haka performing group.
Women lead a procession into the Maori version of a Longhouse before the final ceremony, which included a meal, dancing and story telling. From left, the women include Lottie Sam, Lynne-Harata Te Aika, Tashina Eastman, Roberta Kirk, Rosie Johnson, Kate Valdez and Teara Farrow Ferman. Waiariki Paroane, Paratene Takuma, Caitlyn MackeyHarrison and Virginia Ingles perform at the final ceremony.
Members of the Te Ahikaaroa performing group included, left to right, Kerepeh Paroane, Paratene Takuma, Alister Morris and Michael Allen.
People move down a table of food that included an orange crayfish, much larger than the crawdads found in streams on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Time to hit the waves The week was chock full of ceremonies, tours and feasts, but Native Americans from the Umatilla, Yakama and Warm Springs tribes found time to hit the waves of the Pacific Ocean. At left, James Kiona from Bingen, gets ready to dive in, and above Lottie Sam and Roberta Kirk wait for the splash of white water.
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Akaroa Peninsula Native American representatives visited Akaroa and Banks Peninsula and took a dip in a cold salt-water lake. Above, Rosie Johnson from Warm Springs takes a photograph with “Aunit Polly”, who fed the group on their trip to Akoroa.
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lection, as well as creating “cabinets” of fossils and other things that he sold to various museums and educational facilities around the world. In his anatomical catalogue, Ward lists several Native American skulls under the category of “Skulls and Skeletons of Race.” An entry for “Flat Head” skull was listed for sale at $8 to $15. One description said this: “Skulls and Crainia of Flat-head Indian, from an island near The Dalles in the Columbia River, Oregon. One beautiful specimen of this strange deformity. Price $15. One less typical. Price $8.” According to an account from his grandson, Ward traveled to Aukland, New Zealand, in 1882 and visited the Canterbury Museum on the South Island. Roswell Ward wrote a biography of his grandfather’s collection and in one excerpt said, “Here a cabinet was sold to the Canterbury Museum, ‘swaps’ were made for rare specimens, and Ward traveled about a thousand miles, his greatest prize being some specimens of the moa, the Dinonis, or ‘terrible bird,’ one of the largest of all birds, either living or extinct.” A copy of the Canterbury Museum Director’s Report for 1881-1882 lists an exchange with Professor H. Ward of ethnological specimens from North America, Mexico and Peru. In this report is a notation of “six human skulls” exchanged with “3 moa skeletons and portions of same.” It is believed that the other three skulls mentioned were Pawnee and Sioux.
implements, arrowheads, etc., of the North American Indians were exchanged for bones, the skeleton and skins of brown kiwi, and the skulls of Maori with lower jaw. Marsh (1832-1899), Professor of Paleontology at Yale University and curator of the Peabody Museum of Natural History, led groups of Yale students, called the Yale College Scientific Expedition, to the John Day Fossil Beds in Washington Territory, now eastern Oregon, in 1871 and 1873. They collected a massive amount of fossils, and other things, that they shipped to Yale by stagecoach from Dayville, Oregon. On their way to Portland from the fossil expedition in the John Day area, the Yale expeditions traveled to the Columbia River and stopped in The Dalles to visit with Rev. Thomas Condon, who was also a noted and revered fossil collector. It is very possible that time was taken out of their visit to collect on the islands and around The Dalles or to trade with Rev. Condon. (The three tribes are in the process of making a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) claim for ancestral remains and funerary objects at the Peabody Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology at Yale that were gathered by O.C. Marsh, the Yale Expeditions, and the local area collectors that Marsh hired.) If the “Flat Head Indian” skulls were from a collection of O.C. Marsh, it is beyond a reasonable doubt that they were collected either at the fossil beds near John Day or from an island near The Dalles.
That entry states that two flathead skulls, plus 67 stone implements, arrowheads, etc., of the North American Indians were exchanged for bones, the skeleton and skins of brown kiwi, and the skulls of Maori with lower jaw.
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he only differing evidence for the chronology of the ownership, custody or location of the Native American remains at the Canterbury Museum is a notation in a copy of the Director’s Report for August 1874. This entry, earlier than Professor Ward’s information, states that an exchange was made between the museum and Professor Othniel Charles Marsh. That entry states that two flathead skulls, plus 67 stone
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conquered – with the Royal Crown. “The terms of the deal were unfair, but we made the decision to get over grievence mode. It was time to move on.” Maori’s settled for $170 million and vowed to “be better at your game.” Their financial account dwindled to about $20 million before lawyers and lobbyists were hired. They began to build an economy that today is worth $1.6 billion and includes property aquisition, tourism, fishing, farming and a Maori investment company. The Maori’s have their own TV network, and a radio station inside a massive tribal government building. Money talks and now so do the Maori’s. “When you have money you have a heap of power and people want to be your friends,” Puameria said. “We hired the best in the business. We head hunted for the people we needed. We hired the number one best person for the job whether it was a tribal member or not.” As was to be expected, the Maori’s, like the Northwest tribes, were faced with conflicting goals of commercial enterprises, social ideals and cultural tenets – with profit at the expense of traditional values running through the process. “There is always a tension between cultural values, social values and purely commercial,” Paumetia said. “We haven’t completely resolved the issue, but the outcomes are sometimes wonderful.”
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nly a handful of sites in The Dalles region were formally excavated and dated prior to inundation by the dams between the 1930s and 1960s. Many were looted by private collectors, or loosely organized groups, or were destroyed by construction of the dams and relocations for highways, railroads and towns. The information for this article was taken, liberally, from the official Claim for Ancestral Remains” completed by the CRPP staff. Their work includes references that were not cited here.
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CUJ Editor Wil Phinney, left, documented with photos and interviews the repatriation in New Zealand. He is pictured here with, from left, Roberta Kirk, Aaron Ashley and William Sigo.
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Above: Tyanna VanPelt, Keyen Singer, Christina Kalsukis are trying golf for the first time this year, while Susie Patrick returns. Right: Kylie Lago joins the Golden Eagles from Weston-McEwen. Below: Tyasin Burns swings big to launch a ball down the driving range during an April 1 practice.
Hand drummers propel dancers around the BMCC gym. More on Page 5B.
Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) girls and boys golf players hit the driving range and putting green for a regular practice on Monday, April 1 at the Wildhorse Golf Course. Coach and NCS Principal Ryan Heinrich says the season is off to a slow start due to how long snow was in the ground. These pictures were taken during their third week on the course. Previously, they were in the gym. Three juniors return to the girls team and thus have tournament experience: Kylie Lago from Weston-McEwen co-op, Susie Patrick, and Tyanna VanPelt. Four other girls are playing golf for the first time. For the boys, Mick Schimmel, Dazon Sigo, Dylen Conner, and Tyasin Burns return. An incoming freshman, JT Nelson, joins the team from Pilot Rock due to a co-op between the two schools. Coach Heinrich said the teams’ biggest challenge is that they lack experience. “Between all the kids we have less than 15 tournaments played,” he said. He credited “their willingness to work and get better” as their strength. The Golden Eagles will host the Nixyaawii Invite on April 26 for guests Echo, Pendleton JV, Hermiston JV, and Imbler. Quanah Picard signs a basketball as Tyasin Burns looks on. More on Page 2B.
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Rockets/Eagles in rebuilding mode Among league teams, Grant Union/Prairie City is ranked #1, Union/Cove is ranked #4, Echo/Stanfield is ranked #8, PILOT ROCK - Spring sports, including softball, have begun Weston-McEwen is ranked #12, Heppner/Ione is ranked #15, at schools throughout the region. Many Native student athletes and Adrian ranked #30. Coach Darin Fitzpatrick said one of their are competing. major problems is “freezing” during games. Five Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) He attributed this to lack of confidence, so he students play softball for Pilot Rock in a co-op addressed it during a sunny but soggy March between the two schools. 26 practice. The Pilot Rock Rockets/NCS Golden Eagles, “We are struggling a bit. The season is not who finished second in Class 2A softball going the way we had hoped, we’re making championships last year and won the whole a few mental mistakes, and we are trying to shebang the year before, started their softball fix some of that today,” he said. “We’ve got season with many questions. The young team some growing pains to work through. We’ll get graduated six starting seniors last year and is there by the time league starts … As long as we currently in the process of rebuilding. practice, then that will translate into working The girls are 1-7 as the pre-season was comhard and doing things right in game.” ing to an end with the last non-league game The five tribal athletes on the team are slated for 4 p.m. April 5 at Pilot Rock. Kaeleh Hall, a 17-year-old junior on varsity, The regular season kicks off for the squad Kylie Mountainchief, a 16-year-old junior on at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Echo/ junior varsity, Látis Nowland, a 15-year-old Stanfield. freshman on junior varsity, Keala Pizer, a “We kind of ran into games really fast besenior on junior varsity, and Spino. fore we could even practice,” Alexia Spino, a While Hall is a junior, this is her first year 16-year-old sophomore on varsity, said. “So Kylie Mountainchief, third base for I think, yeah, we are rusty, but I think we’re Rockets/Golden Eagles throws the with the Rockets/Eagles. She transferred from ball during a March 26 practice. rival Weston-McEwen High School, and she is going to do good.” bringing her best to her new team. The Rockets/Eagles have an uphill battle in “I have been working on my hitting. That’s definitely a big the Blue Mountain Conference. As of April 2, they were ranked 45 out of 50 Class 2A/1A teams in the Oregon School Activities Rockets/Eagles softball on Page 4B Association (OSAA) rankings - the lowest in the conference. By Casey Brown of the CUJ
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Wallowa Homeland meeting April 27
Members of the Class 1A state champions include, front row kneeling from left, Luis Ortega, Quanah Picard and Tyasin Burns; back row from left, Coach Ken Mayfield, Judy Farrow, Coach Shane Rivera, D’Andre Rodriguez, Moses Moses, Jace Ashley, Magi Moses, Mick Schimmel, Dazon Sigo, Deven Barkley, Reuben Bronson, and Coach Aaron Ashley.
STATE CHAMPS Community recognizes NCS boys MISSION – The Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) boys who won the Class 1A State Basketball Tournament in March at Baker City were recognized March 21 in what may be the final high school action at the current Eagles’ Nest. Next year NCS teams will be playing their Old Oregon League games at a new gym in the Education Facility under construction just west of the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. A four-team tournament, the first competition in the new gym, already has been scheduled Dec. 6 and 7. Native teams expected to play include Lakeside from Plummer, Idaho, Yakama Nation Tribal School, the Lummi Nation, and Nixyaawii. The tournament-style competition will pit winner vs. winner for the championship. Students, parents and fans turned out for the unveiling of the State Championship board, which now hangs over two other boards – one from the NCS girls’ state title in 2017 and the other from 2011. Coaches and two players, seniors Dazon Sigo and Deven Barkley, made remarks at the celebration. Also, three visitors from New Zealand performed a Maori dance. The boys were presented with Pendleton coats, which were purchased with donations from the Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Yellowhawk Health Commission. Super fan Linda Sampson orchestrated the purchase price, which was discounted by Pendleton Woolen Mills. Following photos of the team, free pizza from Big John’s, drinks from Pendleton Bottling, and cake from Tamastslikt Cultural Institute topped off the festivities.
Gilbert Diaz takes a look at the state championship bracket boards, which include two for Nixyaawii girls teams and the top one for the 2019 boys champions.
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Everyone was taking photos of the champions after their recognition at the Community Gym March 21.
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WALLOWA - The annual planning meeting for the Wallowa Homeland Project is planned Saturday, April 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Birch Avenue in Lapwai. Lunch will be served at noon with the meeting set from 1-4 p.m. The Wallowa Homeland Project is a non-profit group in Wallowa, Oregon, the homeland of the Joseph Band of Nez Perce. The Homeland Project has hosted the Tamkaliks Celebration and Friendship Potluck for nearly 30 years. The activities of the organization are guided by a board of directors made up of enrolled members from the Colville, Umatilla, and Nez Perce tribes, as well as Wallowa residents. The Homeland Project holds a 320-acre property, where an outdoor dance arbor as well as a new longhouse and kitchen are located. Those facilities and others at the site have been developed and built as a collaborative effort to create a place for celebrating native culture in the Wallowa Homeland, and to welcome relatives home. In addition to Tamkaliks, youth camps and educational events are hosted at the property, and a curated Visitor Center in downtown Wallowa offers information and educational opportunities for Native and non-Indian visitors alike. Once annually the entire board and any interested public comes together to review accomplishments of the past year, plan and set priorities for the upcoming year. All are welcome to bring ideas, suggestions or requests to the group.
Youth co-ed flag rugby on Saturdays PENDLETON - Youth Co-Ed Flag Rugby is offered by Pendleton Parks and Rec. Cost per participant is $45 and play starts April 13 and continues each Saturday until May 4 with a round-robin tournament. Included in the price of registration is a rugby ball and T-shirt. Bring your own sneakers or cleats. According to their website, “The newest Olympic sport is coming to Pendleton through a joint program between Rugby Oregon and Pendleton Parks and Recreation. Flag Rugby 7’s is a fun, fast and inclusive team sport where all players will be running, passing, catching, scoring and working together!” For more information, call Pendleton Parks and Rec at 541-276-8100.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEEKLY FOR ADULTS WEDNESDAYS Reel Classics $5 Matinne Movie at Noon Wildhorse Cineplex, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, 800-654-9453 Showing a classic movie every Wednesday at noon for $5. Includes free popcorn and soda. Beginners’ Computer from 3-4 p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Registration required. Classes tailored to the needs of the students. THURSDAYS Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Women’s Support Group at 6p.m. 541-276-3322 Free. Call for location. Sponsored by Domestic Violence Services. Laugh Out Load Comedy at 8 p.m. Wildhorse Sports Bar, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, 800-654-9453 April 4, Opener Nicolas Adjemian, Headliner Gibran Saad April 11, Opener Aaron Flett, Headliner Michael Agostini April 18, Opener Jeremiah Coughlin, Headliner Rodger Lizaola
April 25, Opener Todd Kirkwood, Headliner Derek Sheen FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS Weekly Live Music from 8 p.m. to Midnight Wildhorse Sports Bar, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, 800-654-9453 No cover charge. Every Friday and Saturday. April 5-6, Tha Davanos, Variety April 12-13, The Mix, Variety April 19-20, Groove City, Variety April 26-27, Maile Mae, Country
The Confederated Umatilla Journal will now run a community calendar in each edition. It will include community events large and small to keep readers up to date on what is happening. Please send your community events to cuj@ctuir.org or call 541-429-7368. Include the title, date, time, location, cost, contact information, and a short description. Even if you think we probably already know about it, give us a call just to make sure. WEEKLY FOR YOUTH MONDAYS Youth Art Studio Drop-In Class from 4-5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main, 541-278-9201 Kids can explore art indpendently or work with a group project. TUESDAYS Crafternoons at the Library from 4:15-5 p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 All are welcome to attend. Crafts are tailored toward children age 6 and under. THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS Story Time from 10:15-11 a.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 All are welcome to attend. Stories tailored toward children 6 and under. SATURDAYS Hip and Handmade Adult Drop-In Class Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main, 541-278-9201 We gather a big table to work on a different project each week, depending on what has captured our interest.
MONTHLY First Draft Writers’ Series and Open Mic at 7 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main, Pendleton, 541-2789201 Each month people who love the written word gather to hear a featured author and 3-5 min. open mic readings by local emerging writers. Free First Fridays at Tamastslikt from 10 a.m.-5p.m. Tamáskslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Boulevard, 541429-7700 Admission is free the first Friday of every month. First Saturdays Free at Heritage Station Museum from 10a.m.4p.m. Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave, 541-276-0012 The first Saturday of each month is free. Come in and check us out! Jam Night: A Free Adult Drop-In Class Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main, 541-278-9201 First Thursday of every month. A casual and fun get together for musicans of all experience levels and genres.
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SATURDAYS Free for All! Youth Drop-In Class from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main, 541-278-9201 Stop in for a fun, free Saturday morning art project with one of our creative and enthusiastic staff members.
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Monday, April 22
An Evening with Erin Merryn at 6 p.m. Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion; Contact: Marisa Remington, 541-276-6774 Free and open to the public. Merryn will speak on domestic violence, child abuse prevention and Erin’s Law, which requires personal body safety taught in public schools. A book signing will follow the presentation.
Chris Baron and Elwood Haney Live Music at Great Pacific at 7 p.m.
Earth Day Clean-Up from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Great Pacific, 403 S Main Street, Pendleton, 541-276-1350 Free, no cover. Live music from regional musicans.
Wetlands Park, TERF, 541-276-4040 Join us for CTUIR’s Annual Earth-Day community clean-up. Free lunch provided. Door prizes.
Thursday, April 11
No School Open Gym from 9 a.m.-Noon
Pendleton Treatment Center Open House from 5-7 p.m. Pendleton Treatment Center, 110 SW 20th St Suite 3, Pendleton, 541-429-8261, pendletonrecovery.com Free. Take a tour, ask questions, and meet the staff.
Yatika Fields Artists Reception from 5-7 p.m. Crow’s Shadow, 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton, 541-2763954, info@crowsshadow.org An artist talk and studio visit for artist-in-residence Yatika Fields.
Pendleton Rec Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave, 541-276-8100 $5, includes snack. Get your kiddo some gym time during those days off from school.
Monday, April 15-Thursday April 18
Managing Fighting and Aggression Parenting Discussion at 10:30 a.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Triple P Discussion Groups. Lunch provided. Discussion topics in parenting.
Artist’s Reception: Richard Thompson from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, BMCC, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton, 541-278-5952, lsams@bluecc.edu Free admission. Richard’s landscape paintings reflect his surroundings, whether that’s the Southwest while living in New Mexico, or his home state of Oregon that he has recently returned to.
BMCC Arts and Culture Series in Pendleton and Hermiston For the full schedule of events, see https://www.bluecc.edu/ community/diversity-at-bmcc/arts-and-culture. Wednesday, April 17
Saturday, April 6 Chocolate Derby Silent Auction and Benefit at 6:30 p.m. Hamley Slickfork Saloon, 8 SE Court, Dream Catcher Therapeutics, 541-377-1479 Enjoy a variety of chocolate desserts and a silent auction and support a great cause. Kentucky Derby attire suggested, but not required. Cost is $30 per person or $225 per table of 8, adults only. Magic: The Gathering Tournament from 11 a.m.-1p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Free, non-compeititve tournament. All ages. There will be games, prize drawings (free booster packs), and themed crafts.
Dino Party from 4:30-5 p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Registration required. Ages 0-8. Come make a fossil, hear a story about dinosaurs, and participate in fun dino crafts. Friday, April 19 Exhibit Opening: “Different Places In Her Heart” - Art by Ellen Taylor Tamáskslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd, 541-4297700 Free on opening day. Runs April 19-June 15. This one woman art show by local tribal member Ellen Taylor is colorful, vibrant, and full of love and respect for her subjects.
Sunday, April 7 CMEO Attic Sale from 9 a.m.-2p.m. Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S Main, Pendleton, 541-276-1066 We’re clearing out our attic. Toys, holiday (Easter, Halloween, Christmas) items, and other great stuff! Items will be price to sell. Tuesday, April 9 Developing Good Bedtime Routines Parenting Discussion at 10:30 a.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Lunch provided. Discussing topics in parenting.
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Dusty Santamaria and Moira Ichiban with JD Kindle Live Music at Great Pacific at 7 p.m. Great Pacific, 403 S Main Street, Pendleton, 541-276-1350 Free, no cover. Live music from regional musicians.
Tuesday, April 22
DIY: Scrap-Book-Marks at 6 p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Registration required. Teen and adults. All supplies provided. Use scrapbook techniques to make a bookmark. Saturday, April 27 Sobriety Walk/Run/House Ride for Alcohol Awareness Month from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Family Strength Building, B Street, Mission Yellow A&D Prevention hosts a walk/run/ride that includes lunch and guest speakers. Saturday, May 4 37th Annual Fun Run starting at 7:30 a.m. CTUIR July Grounds, Anna Harris, 541-240-8435, annaharris@ yellowhawk.org Free. Breakfast, raffle prizes, and entertainment immediately following races. 10k, 5k, and 1 mile races. Costume contest. Monday, May 6
Saturday, April 20 Managing Fighting and Aggression/Parenting Discussion at 2 p.m. Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion, 541-966-0380 Triple P Discussion Groups. Lunch provided. Discussing topics in parenting.
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Home Buyer and Renter Convention from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pendleton Convention Center, Contact: Kaitlyn Cook, 541-9660258 It will be a free catered event with delicate appetizers with a coffee and tea service. Ideally, the convention will have take-home bags with educational info. There will be plenty of opportunities to engage with experts in the field!
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Weston-McEwen softball hitting stride Auralia Heay slides into third base during the Weston-McEWen game against Nampa in Boardman March 19. At left, Tyree Burke belted the ball out of the park on this pitch in a TigerScot game in Boardman against Nampa. CUJ photos/Dallas Dick
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thing I feel I can bring to the team,” Hall said, “I tend to be really coachable and stay after practice and work on stuff that frustrates me.” The young team includes some seasoned players like Mountainchief, who is part of those helping to rebuild the team. “I’m having a lot of fun with these new freshmen coming in, and obviously the attitude is amazing and we are always cheering each other on. In my opinion, I say we are doing pretty good rebuilding the team,” Mountainchief said. Each player has something she is working on. Spino, a centerfielder, said she is working on her catching and throwing. She was originally inspired to play softball because of a family member. “I like the sisterhood,” Spino said. “My aunty played softball, and I’ve always admired her, so I wanted to be just like her.” During practice, Fitzpatrick focused on fixing the mental mistakes he mentioned. He told the players, “We are going to fix this problem right now so during the game you don’t panic.” Alexia Spino
Happy Birthday Nan April 14 Love, Thunder, Frank, Mom & Dad, Grandma T
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Volunteer outfield coach Paul Roe talked about mistakes, too, during the practice. He said practice is the time to make mistakes, but had a caveat. “Failures are acceptable out here, if we learn from them,” he said. While working on catching drills with the outfielders he pepped them up saying, “The legends of the field are in the in outfield.” Moving forward, the coaches and players are optimistic about how the rest of the season will go. “Even though we are off to a slow start, as long as they don’t count us out, we’re still working on it. We’ve got a great group of girls here. You can expect great things out of them this year,” Coach Fitzpatrick said.
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CUJ Community News Sobriety walk scheduled MISSION – The Yellowhawk Alcohol & Drug Prevent team is planning a sobriety walk/run/horse ride for Saturday, April 27, to recognize Alcohol Awareness Month. Final details were being worked out at press time, but the tentative schedule listed line-up at the Family Strength Building (B Street, near BIA campus) at 9:30 a.m.; walk/run/ride starts at 10; lunch will be provided at the Longhouse starting at 11. Speakers are planned. For more information contact Ashley Harding at ashleyharding@yellowhawk. org.
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Dancin’ at BMCC Getting their dance on at the Blue Mountain Community College Pow Wow March 14 were, at left, Mona Moffett, who was holding the hand of her mother, Ashley Moffett. It was her first time in a jingle dress. Above, Keyen Singer, a freshman at Nixyaawii Community School, flashes fancy in front of the BMCC Timberwolf logo. And below, Wilbur Oatman struts his stuff.
Happy Birthday Son, Love Mom, Shay, Oske, Pete Frances, Ekilian, OR & Oklahoma Family
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BMCC pow wow results April 2019
Results from the Blue Mountain Community College pow wow in March. Junior boys – 1, Eli Bauer. 2, Weptas Brockie. 3, Myles Minthorn. Junior girls – 1, Aurora Whiskey Jack. 2, Savaya Minthorn. 3, Lauralee Stanger.
13 and older men – 1, Josh Spencer. 2, Curtis Bearchum. 3, Caleb Minthorn. 13 and older women – 1, Elise Phillips 2, Heaven Walsey. 3, Katrina Miller. Hand drummers included Junior Sams, Fred Hill, Charles Woods and Kelsey Burns.
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2nd: Jace Morris 3rd: Jakoby Van Pelt 5th: KC Picard 6th: Quanah Picard and Karen Askins 8th: Chenoah Begay and Abner Quaempts 10th: Jaden Van Pelt 11th: Bambi Rodriguez 12th: Louie Quaempts and Lisa Marsh 15th: Jordyn Brigham 16th: Michelle Shippentower 18th: Iosefa Brigham 20th: Ezra Squiemphen 21st: Peighton Campbell 24th: Robin Marsh and Isaac Kash Kash 26th: Dennis Quaempts, Jr. and Marcellus Scott 27th: Caitlyn Gillpatrick 28th: Kathryn Morrison and Raymond Harrison
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Sophie Bronson, middle back, watches the action.
Marley Johnson, right, guards a ball handler.
Stockton Hoffman, an allstar at Weston-McEwen High School this winter, dribbles past a Since reThree Irons player in a 16-18-year-old game. Rylen Bronson goes up for a shot.
Chris Minthorn, below, was a forcd to be reckoned with.
Below, co-ed 6-8 year olds practice shooting before a game at the Nixyaawii Community Center gym.
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BIG, BAAD, BOSS Tournament results 15-18 Girls - 1, Northwest Heat. 2, Noni’s Girls. 3, Swish Sportsmanship- C.D.A. Tribe All-Star- Faye Fiander(swish), Chloe Peters(swish), Marley Johnson(noni’s), Brianna Gould(noni’s), Talia VanoelHoffen(Nw Heat), Delaney Pink(nw heat) MVP-Mailani McBee (nw heat) Ms.Hustle- Tyra Trimble (nw heat) 15-18 Boys - 1, Team Yakama. 2, Nixyaawii. 3, GangLand Sportsmanship- Yakama Hoop Dancers All-Star- Damarcus Brown(gangland), Nyan Allen(gangland),Tyler Newsome(Nixyaawii), Stockton Hoffman(Nixyaawii), Teal Soaringeagle (yakama), Boy Howe(yakama) MVP- Bryan Strom Mr.Hustle- Tyasin Burns 12-14 Girls - 1, Rip City Nation. 2, Swish-U-Away. 3, Sharpshooters All-Star- Lanaya Moran(swish U away),Sophie Bronson(swish U away),Kayana Bass(sharpshooters), Cameron Phillips(Sharpshooters), Soa Moliga(Rips City Nation),Kendall Wallace(Rip City Nation) MVP-Jordan McCormack-Marks (Rip City Nation) 12-14 Boys - 1, Shadow Wolves. 2, Cayuse Young Chiefs. 3, Lapwai Legends All-Star-A.J. Ellenwood(Lapwai Legends), Zay Santana( Lapwai Legends), Isaiah Johnson(Shadow Wolves), Roger Valdez(Shadow Wolves), Shane Rivera(Cayuse Young Chiefs), Aaron Barkley( Cayuse Young Chiefs) MVP- Ty Craven 9-11 Girls - 1, Rip City Nation. 2, C.D.A. Native Elites. 3, Team Bonafide All-Star-Alexia Villavacenico(Rip City Nation), Skylin Parrish(Rip City Nation), Tylah Campert(CDA Native Elites), Kipi Dennison(CDA Native Elites), Jessica Johnson(Team Bonafide), Amera White (Team Bonafide) MVP- Jaelyn McCormack-Marks 9-11 Boys - 1, Valley Surge. 2, Hi-Lights. 3, Sports Concepts All-Star-Xavier Castilleja(Valley Surge), Budda Aranda (Valley Surge), Symon Picard (Hi-Lights), Landon Bailey(Hi-Lights), Malikia Gutierrez (Sports Concepts), Frankie Medina ( Sports Concepts) MVP- Julian Castro 6-8 Co-Ed - 1, Valley Surge. 2, Dream Catchers. 3, Rip City Nation All Stars- Collin H.(Valley Surge) ,Eli V. (Valley Surge), JoAnthony Ochoa (Dream Cathcers) No MVP
Prevention classes during the Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD) Tournament took place in the old Yellowhawk building after each game. Above, guests from Warm Springs/Klamath Falls Lil United Tribes (in grey) and Yakama Spurs (in purple) attended this session on March 30. Class covered topics such as how to recognize and cope with stress. Following this class, the 6-8-year-old boys and girls went to the community greenhouse to plant pea seeds. Throughout the tournament, 487 youth, ranging in age from 6-18 years old, attended 32 prevention classes. Staff from Yellowhawk Tribal Health Alcohol and Drug Prevention taught the classes. Pictured above are Erin Bartsch from Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub and Robby Bill, Youth Outreach.
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Volunteers make tournament go The 32nd Annual Basketball Against Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD) Tournament would not be possible without staff and volunteers. Volunteers helped with everything from admissions, books, janitorial, security, scorekeeping, and running the clock. Full-time recreation staff plus 13 emergency hire staff worked two shifts, six people per shift. The tournament took place from March 22-March 30 and included games for ages 6-18. Teams from around the region travelled to the Umatilla Indian Reservation to participate. In its 32nd year, BAAD inspires is put on each year by CTUIR Recreation.
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CommuniCare creating student philanthropists By Casey Brown of the CUJ
For the first time in its 22-year history, the CommuniCare grant program has reached an Indian reservation and Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) honor students are in charge of it all. Through three fundraisers, the students raised the maximum-allowed $1,500, and then some. They sold breakfast burritos, raffle tickets, and Indian tacos to reach a total of $1,994.74. The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care advisor Zack Brandsen, the Schnitzer Foundation will match that money 10 to Care Foundation gives out millions of 1, which will give the students $16,500 to dollars each year and chooses to make distribute in the community. grants through CommuniCare because The students involved are Tugadi “they want to empower youth to fund Ancheta, Deven Barkley, Ermia Butler, what they see as problems they see diMullmull Kaltsukis, Kloe McMichael, rectly.” Lark Moses, Kylie Mountainchief, SuHe said students sie Patrick, Mick “can be the ones Schimmel, Dazon ‘We want to do something who do something Sigo, and Tyanna about [the probto make a change, see a VanPelt. lems they see] and As part of their change, and be the change actually resolve involvement with … Historical trauma has the issue with the the CommuniCare grants that they will program, students led our people to live be awarding.” travelled to a lead- unhealthy lifestyles which Students did the ership conference has contributed to alcohol work to become at the University of a CommuniCare Portland and partic- and substance abuse for partner - they wrote ipated in Communi- generations. This topic is the mission stateCare arts experiencment, they raised the important to us as student es such as a private funds, and next they tour of the Keller leaders because we see our will be interviewAuditorium and community struggling with ing candidates and Arlene Schnitzer determining who Concert Hall. They these health issues, and we gets the money. The also saw the Oregon intend to break the cycle.’ application period - Nixyaawii Community School Symphony and a is open until Friday, CommuniCare mission statement performance of the April 5 at 4 p.m. Nutcracker ballet. The mission Just as it was up to the students to statement they developed reads, in part, fundraise the original money, they too “We want to do something to make a are in charge of awarding the money by change, see a change, and be the change dispersing grants to the community. … Historical trauma has led our people According to National Honor Society
National Honor Society students Deven Barkley, advisor Zack Brandsen, and Mick Schimmel meet with Kristen Engfors-Boess, not pictured, from the Schnitzer Care Foundation on March 19. The meeting prepared students for interviews with grant applicants through CommuniCare.Nixyaawii Community School is the first to receive CommuniCare on an Indian Reservation.
to live unhealthy lifestyles which has contributed to alcohol and substance abuse for generations. This topic is important to us as student leaders because we see our community struggling with these health issues, and we intend to break the cycle.” The mission statement defines healthy living to include physical, mental, cultural, environment, or spiritual health. Barkley, an 18-year-old senior, explains why the group chose the focus of healthy living. “So our community can thrive and be successful and we can all live together as one,” he said. Schimmel, a 17-year-old junior, also talked about the impact on the community. He said that all the students “bought in” to the CommuniCare grant program because they saw it would be great for the community. Specifically, “the part where we are able to raise money and give it back to the community right away. I like that because we are in a kind of rural part of Oregon where there isn’t a lot of help from other outside people, and it is nice to just give back to the people that need the help,” Schimmel said. Nixyaawii students have in turn had an impact on the CommuniCare program. Program manager Kristen EngforsBoess explained that the foundation needed to make some administrative
Congratulations Freshmen Native Cousins JaLay Burns & Muriel Jones-Hoisington
adjustments. Previously, only 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofits were allowed to apply for grants. However, Nixyaawii students requested that they make a change to include tribal governments as well, and they did. “Figuring out what this looks like in a different setting has opened up a lot of really interesting conversations about what kind of funding can go toward departments of local government since they would still qualify tax exemption wise,” she said, and it has given the foundation a new way to see “all of the connective tissue within a community.” The impact went further because it reached her on a personal level as she has worked with students and toured various locations on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. While touring Tamáskslikt Cultural Institute with Julie Taylor, Engfors-Boess said Taylor pointed out her family history in the exhibits, which “opened up my eyes about the past. It makes me think about how we talk about land, and space, and community with our other partners.” She also learned, for the first time, about how sovereign nations interact with other agencies. “I didn’t have those conversations in high school, in college, or really ever until this partnership. I imagine these conversations are not taking place,” Engfors-Boess said. Students will spend the next several weeks on the application and grant process. When the application period closes, they will select which applicants they want to interview. They are in charge of the interviews, which they prepped for with Engfors-Boess March 19 when she visited NCS. The final step will be to award the grants to the winners, which will take place during a joint ceremony with Pendleton and Hermiston high schools at Tamastslikt on May 16. Overall, Brandsen says that this experience is “a unique opportunity for 16 youth to participate in” and that later in their lives “hopefully they are inspired to be philanthropists with their own time and wealth or even be inspired to go into nonprofit work that may never have been on their radar before.”
ALL EAST OREGONIAN BASKETBALL TEAMS First Team Jordan Thomas, sr., 6-4, Hermiston; Jazlyn Romer, jr., 5-9, Hermiston; Sydney Wilson, so., 5-8, Heppner; Jacee Currin, sr., 5-7, Heppner; Ana Zacarias, sr., 5-4, Irrigon; Muriel JonesHoisington, fr., 5-8, Pendleton.
Second Team Natalie Neveau, so., Pendleton; JaLay Burns, fr., Irrigon; Taylor Durfey, fr., Umatilla; Katie Vescio, sr., Weston-McEwen; Faith McCarty, fr., Echo; Marie Chretien, sr., Ione.
Player of the Year: Jordan Thomas, Hermiston. Coach of the Year: Robert Wilson, Heppner
Congratulations to both you girls! Was an honor to introiduce and coach both you in first years of 3-on-3s and 5-on-5s. Started young 4/5 years old competing as an Iron 3 at Summer 3-on-3s with Elsie. How I will never gorget when you girls played Iron 5 ages 6/7 our first AAU tourney, Union Gap, WA. Baby Georgie passed out on bench being used as your sub. Bless her heart as she’s a bit younger than you both. It was her nap time! Even back then you both were well driven as you competed in first championship game that weekend! It’s been my joy watching both you grow, improving over years into players you are today! Keep working hard! Not only is your family proud of you, but Grandma Halfmoon and Grandma Jones are smiling down on you girls sending more blessings! Continuye to be the best you can be! I love you girls! Your biggest fan, Julia
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Pendleton Quilt Show April 26 PENDLETON - The Pendleton Quilt Show is scheduled for Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center. Krazy Horse Quilters sponsors the event and charges $5 admission, which covers both days. The quilt show features Pam Raby from Corvallis who will instruct a class on Thursday, April 25 based on her quilt “Sequoia.” The class is appropriate for quilters of all skill levels. It costs $40, and participants bring their own supplies. To register, please visit krazyhorsequilters. org or call Thimbles Fabric and More at 541-278-7910.
Each year, the quilt show includes a challenge, or quilts crafted around a theme. This year’s theme is “Kaleidoscope.” Quilts entered in the challenge are subject to a vote of the public attending the show. Attendees may purchase tickets for the raffle of a kaleidoscope quilt created by Krazy Horse Quilters members. Raffle tickets are $2 or 6 tickets for $10. Wendy Rohde chaired the raffle quilt committee and quilted the work. Raffle proceeds will be used to cover expenses of the show. Any funds remaining will be contributed to charitable organizations in the area.
Workshops for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners in NE Oregon Startup Weekend Baker City April 12, 13 An event for entrepreneurs and those who have ideas on how to solve problems Friday April 12 5 p.m. - Saturday April 13 9 a.m.
Oregon Native Enterprise Business Development Program April 3 - May 29 A workshop sereies tackling the basics of business targeted to Native business owners, open to all. 8-week program, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday nights in Baker City Launch Pad Baker, 6-9 p.m.
Foundations Business Planning Classes April 22-June 4 A workshop series for those testing the feasibiliuty or creating a busienss plan for an existing business. 6-week program, 6-9 p.m., Monday nights in Enterprise; Tuesday nights in La Grande
Iterate May 2-23 A workshop sereies focused ont he business model canvas, target market, and unique value proposition 5-week program, 6-8 p.m. Thursday nights in Baker City
Women Business Owner Networking An opportunity to network with other women business owners. Noon, La Grande, IGNITE, 3rd Tuesdays Noon, Baker City, Launch Pad Baker, 3rd Thursdays Contact kristyathens@neoedd.org or 541-426-3598 for more informaiton. Visit www.neoedd.org
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Tribal biologists help halt goat threat to bighorns LA GRANDE - The population of bighorn sheep in the Wenaha and Grande Ronde River drainages had a near miss this past year. In early March a helicopter capturecrew spotted two domestic goats in the middle of occupied bighorn habitat during a multi-agency effort to capture and fit bighorns with GPS collars. Both domestic sheep and goats can carry pathogens that are lethal to their distant cousins, the native bighorns. These pathogens are spread when domestic sheep and goats come in contact or close proximity to bighorn sheep and can wipe out entire populations. Participants at the March capture event included personnel from Oregon, Washington and Idaho fish and wildlife programs, Oregon Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS), US Forest Service, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Most of the agency personnel were moving to the next bighorn capture location near Imnaha and were unavailable to mount a capture effort on the domestic goats. The CTUIR Wildlife program coordinated with Vic Coggins with ORFNAWS to develop a plan to immediately remove the domestic goats and minimize the threat to bighorn sheep. Because of the remote location of the domestic goats, a helicopter crew was
contracted to locate and if possible, live-capture the goats. CTUIR Big Game Ecologist Scott Peckham and Wildlife Program Manager Carl Scheeler were able to track down the possible owners of the goats, and get permission for lethal removal if live capture efforts failed. “We were prepared to walk in if the flight crew was unable to net-gun the goats,” Scheeler said. But when then met Baker Aircraft at the Wenaha Wildlife Area less than 48 hours after the goats were first spotted, pilot Troy Woydziak and his net-gunner had already located and captured the two male goats. Both goats were young males and appeared in good health despite having escaped captivity 10 months prior and surviving the predator rich environment near Troy. The numbered ear tags confirmed the goats belonged to the owners previously contacted. After collecting nasal swabs and fecal samples to test for contagious respiratory disease and parasites that are of greatest threat to bighorn sheep, the goats were transported by vehicle to their owners in Joseph. Peckham said, “Luckily for the bighorn sheep, no deadly bacteria were detected in the samples collected from these tough little goats. Given that these goats may have exposed the wild sheep to disease for nearly a year, it could have been the end of bighorns in the Wenaha herd.”
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE DRUMMERS AND DANCERS that attended and supported the Blue Mountain Community College pow wow on March 14. Special thanks to Fred Hill, Kim Minthorn, Vincent Sheoships, Zech Cyr, Chyenne Bronson, Robert Windy Boy, Kaydon Higheagle, Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky, Rosa Arellanes, Mollee Allen, and Nate Tate. Nchi Kwathla, Annie Smith, Native American Liaison.
After nearly a month of successful gas business at Mission Market an official grand opening and ribbon cutting was held April 8. The Board of Trustees and Nixyaawii Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were invited to help. From left is Arrowhead General Manager Tom Fine, Chamber Member Aaron Hines, BOT member Woodrow Star, BOT Chair Gary Burke, BOT Secretary Kat Brigham, Chamber Members Jill-Marie Gavin, Chad Miltenberger, Jiselle Halfmoon and Mary Liberty-Traughber.
ON BEHALF OF HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN around Umatilla County and us volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Pendleton, we thank the Wildhorse Foundation Trust for the generous grant received for our HAPPY FEET program. Children around Umatilla County have received new shoes and also new snow boots. The snow boots were very helpful during this winter. We are very grateful for the opportunity your grant gave to help the children of our community. Jodi, Treasurer, Kiwanis Club of Pendleton ON BEHALF OF THE SENIORS/TENANTS, Management and Owners of Oregon Trail Manor, Inc., we acknowledge the receipt of a grant in the amount of $ 8,000 from Wildhorse Foundation Trust for the purchase and installation of four walk-in showers. Oregon Trail Manor is a 50-unit affordable senior housing complex in Pendleton. We have increased our walk-in showers to 17. We are very appreciative of Wildhorse Foundation Trust for their ability and opportunity to assist the seniors of the community. The showers have been extremely useful to our elderly, and they are humbled by their independence. Jodi Emanuel, Manager Oregon Trail Manor, Inc. THE BAAD TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE (Officer Dave Williams, Larry Cowapoo, Lloyd Commander, Randal Minthorn, Kelly George, Frank Ball Jr., Claudette Enos, Vince Sohappy, Wenona Scott, Marissa Baumgartner, Shelly Minthorn, Modesta Minthorn, and Brent Spencer wishes to thank: Pendleton Electric Co., Uni-Tech Communications Inc., Wheatland Insurance, Roundup Athletic Club, Frazier Office Supply, Inc., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Wenaha Group, Inc., Cayuse Technologies, Family Committee, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center & Health Commission, Mr. TV, Tutuilla Presbyterian Church, Board of Elders, Safeway, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, The Saddle Restaurant, Joe’s Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, The Great Pacific Restaurant, United Grocers, Dickey’s Barbeque Restaurant, Arrowhead Travel Plaza, Mission Market, Pepsi Bottling Company, OMG Burgers and Brew, and Walmart of Pendleton. We thank the following staff for their hard work during the BAAD: Janet Maddern, Brent Spencer, Modesta Minthorn, Kim Minthorn, Rachel Guardipee, Larry Cowapoo, Frank Ball Jr., Boots Pond, and Wynema Thurman. We also thank Mollee Allen, Darnell Williams, Wilbur Oatman, Sequoia Conner, Aaron Worden, Paul Sheoships, Natasha Watchman, Adolph Laso, Rena Penney, Charmane Penney, Abel Matamoros, Cara Greene and Modesta Allen-Minthorn. Thanks to the referees, Vince Sohappy, Donnie Winishut, Shawn Spencer, Shawn Joseph, Lindsey Watchman, and his crew, and those that helped at the scorers table - Kelly George, Leo Sportsman, Kelsey Burns, Randall Minthorn, Darnell Williams, and others. Special thanks to programs, Community Services, Pendleton High School students, Nixyáawii Community School, Tribal Police, and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center employees, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, and Suicide Prevention with Wenona Scott, Marissa Baumgartner and Joann Malumaleumu and others. In addition, the Cay-Uma-Wa Head Start children and staff. Also, special thanks to Linda Sampson at Registration, and Keysha Ashley, Talia Tewawina, Monice Samuels, Jason Axtell and Alisa Farrow and student volunteers Zoe Van Pelt, and Tiana Van Pelt and Michelle Bremner. Special thanks to the Public Works department for all of their help setting up and cleaning and doing maintenance. Thanks to Chief Burns of the Fire Department and the EMT’s Special thanks to our wonderful community for coming out and supporting our youth. If we missed anyone we apologize.
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Wildhorse Resort & Casino continues to be a family destination in March for more than just gaming. After 24 years of operations the a
The temperatures during the Wildhorse Anniversary Firework Show, March 9, were in the low twenties. Families still flocked to area even with snow on the ground.
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One of the biggest attractions of the Wildhorse fireworks, held March 9, are the huge fireballs. Above a member of the pyrotechnic crew celebrates their hard work.
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NCS Poetry Club fosters self-expression, reverence By Casey Brown of the CUJ
MISSION - In a colorfully decorated classroom in Nixyaawii Community School, several budding poets and writers gather after school with their adviser to share their work with each other. Chelsea Hallam, a member of the Klamath Tribes and second-year Language Arts teacher, founded the club last year. They meet every Thursday in her classroom. She said it was born out of a unit she did last year on slam poetry. “A lot of my students had really, really enjoyed the slam poetry unit, and I think they were surprised by how much they enjoyed it, so we came up with the idea to meet once a week to share our poetry with each other,” Hallam said. During one of their meetings in March, the CUJ joined them. It was the first week of warm weather, after a winter of historic ‘It helps me snowfall, with the first official day of spring express myself around the corner. Basmore. Usually ketball players who I just like leave weren’t able to attend during basketball seaeverything to son rejoined the group. myself and with One student attended for her first time, anpoems it’s, I don’t know, I feel it helps other for his third time. An energy of renewme reveal and let al and excitement was in the air as students go and just move settled in. Hallam proon. So when I jected writing prompts share my poems, on the screen, a couple students responded I just put it out while others grabbed there. It doesn’t snacks and shared mubuild up anymore. sic videos with each other. Individually, Poems help me let they sloughed off the it go, just express pent-up energy of sitting in a desk at school it.’ all day and one by one - NCS sophomore started putting their McKenzie Kiona thoughts and feelings to paper. Like all poets, the students write on a variety of themes, ranging from alienation to broken hearts to humor as a coping mechanism. McKenzie Kiona, a 16-year-old sophomore, said she writes because poems are a form of self-expression. “It helps me express myself more. Usually I just like leave everything to myself and with poems it’s, I don’t know, I feel it helps me reveal and let go and just move on. So when I share my poems, I just put it out there. It doesn’t build up anymore. Poems help me let it go, just express it,” Kiona said. “I wrote a poem about my aunty that passed away, and I read it out loud, and it was like hurting me inside, but when I read it to the class, I could then let go,” Kiona said. Not only can she relate better to herself through poetry, but she expresses that the club helps the group as a whole. “I think the club helps us understand each other,” she said. “We can relate with everything we thought we didn’t because we are all different, but we all have something in common.” Hallam also spoke on how the students relate to each other. The excitement of writing poems and students influencing does not stay contained in the weekly meetings. “They’ll hear something from other students and it just sparks something in them and during the week they are like ‘Ms. Hallam, look I have another poem for poetry club this week,’ and it just becomes something they want to do and nothing that I’m trying to get them to do,” Hallam said. They also support each other through heavy emo-
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Allyson Maddern, 15-year-old sophomore, has been a member of the poetry club since it was founded last year. She reads a poem on her phone for the group gathered in Chelsea Hallam’s classroom during a regular meeting on Thursday, March 14.
Tristalynn Melton, left, and McKenzie Kiona, right, are basketball players who recently started attending poetry club meetings again now that basketball practice no longer conflict. Here, Kiona reads a poem from her phone.
tional experiences and larger schoolwide events such as activities during anti-bullying month in October. The entire school raised awareness on the topic. The poetry club used their words and poems. “That day we all pulled our chairs into a big circle and we shared some poems that we found online about bullying and the poems they had written about bullying. “A lot of the students were brought to tears listening to each other. I didn’t have to lead the conversation at all. They led each other through the conversation and talked about what they were feeling,” Hallam said. “It’s pretty incredible to see the work that they do and their whole dynamic and just how they talk to each other changes,” Hallam said. As a group and with Hallam’s strong guidance, they have intentionally built a space to tackle the technical work of writing poems and hip hop songs as well as the emotions that there isn’t necessarily room to dive into elsewhere. They are learning as they go and occasionally have stumbles. For example, Hallam said in a previous meeting, someone used the n-word in a poem. She used it as a teachable moment for the group to revisit the topic of what words are okay to use in poetry club versus what words aren’t okay. “When we started the club, we talked a lot about what’s appropriate and what’s not appropriate, and we still sometimes have issues. A student said the n-word in poetry club last week, and it’s not…something I feel comfortable using. I know that people do use it, and we talk about that, but usually we have to agree on whether something is okay to say in poetry club,” Hallam said. They do a lot of work to maintain the space they’ve cultivated as a group. “I want it to be somewhere where they can express themselves and share things and feel like they weren’t going to get in trouble for how they felt or what they had been through or anything like that. We need somewhere safe like that to express what you’re feeling, and writing is never going be beneficial if it’s done under restrictions and you feel like you can’t say what’s actually the most
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important thing to you,” she said. Hallam introduces the work of indigenous artists to all of her language arts students. That work inspires the members of poetry club. “I definitely have like always tried really hard to make sure that the writing they are exposed to is diverse and definitely includes Native or indigenous voices,” Hallam said. Some of the artists are Louise Erdrich, enrolled Turtle Mountain Chippewa and author who has won National Book Award for fiction, among other awards, and Trevino Brings Plenty, enrolled Minneconjou Lakota who is a poet and musician. Her students also read 500 Years of Resistance, “a powerful and historically accurate graphic portrayal of Indigenous peoples’ resistance to the European colonization of the Americas,” according to its back cover and Trickster, the first graphic novel of Native American trickster spoken-word tales. “I definitely want them to be interested in the history of Native America, and how things have changed over time, and why we think the way we do these days. I want them to feel comfortable in who they are,” she said. To that end, students explore particularly Native American history such as termination, including an essay Hallam wrote about her tribe’s termination, the Dawes Act, and the Religious Crimes Offensive Act. What she shares with her students contrasts with what she read in her high school classrooms. “I know that growing up, I took a class in high school, it was my junior English class, and we read The Autobiography of Malcom X, and I think it was the first time I ever read a book by someone who wasn’t white in a class,” Hallam said. Hallam also leads the poetry club to outside events whenever possible. In March, they attended Eastern Oregon University Student Writers’ Workshop, and they regularly visit the monthly First Draft Series at the Pendleton Center for the Arts where they as a group were the March featured readers. With each meeting, culturally specific text, and event they attend, the young poets learn more about the world of writing and the future it may hold for them. “Even if they are not a famous hip hop artist, or a famous poet, or a famous storyteller that there is still something worthwhile in writing and they con‘I thought it was tinue to have outlets to share that even in their going to be boring small community,” Haland everyone lam said. was quiet on their Students participate for all different reasons computers, more and join in their own to themselves, time. Christina Kalsukis, a 16-year-old junior and but everyone was first-time attendee, said really inclusive of other students encoureach other and not aged her to attend. “I showed [multiple afraid.’ club members] some - Christina Kalsukis, NCS junior of my poems or stories that I wrote and they would say to join poetry club, but I would say no because I’m too cool for that. No, just kidding. I was too scared at first,” Kalsukis said. She also hesitated to join the club because she wasn’t sure what to expect. “I thought it was going to be boring and everyone was quiet on their computers, more to themselves, but everyone was really inclusive of each other and not afraid,” she said. Allyson Maddern, a 15-year-old sophomore who has been attending since the club was founded, shared how she feels about participating in the club. “When I come here, I get to like tell them how I feel but not in a [direct] way, you know. I like to use a lot of metaphors in my poems,” Maddern said. “This sounds so cheesy, but I learned to find myself. Poetry Club on Page 20B
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Látis Nowland, CTUIR tribal member, stands next to her print, Purple Passion, Award winners at the ArtWORKS Artist Reception on Saturday, March 9 at Tamáskslikt Cultural Institute on and holds her Award of Excellence at the ArtWORKz Artists Reception on March the Umatilla Indian Reservation. From left to right, Esther Birt, MayaBella Texidor, MacElle Kirsch, Dylan Elliot, 9 at Tamáskslikt Cultural Institute. Phineas Barker, right, age 16, was awarded Azzy Harris, Hiyúum Nowland, Látis Nowland, Ruby Sams (below), Phineas Barker, Zephyrus Barker, Thalassa the Award of Merit. Barker, Hope Harwood, Rachel Manning, Sierra Breeding, and Brody Reynolds.
Young artists recognized at ArtWORKz reception Variety of work showcased at Tamastslikt Institute By Casey Brown of the CUJ
MISSION - The artwork of young artists from around the region lined the walls of the gallery of Tamastslikt Cultural Institute where many were recognized during an artists’ reception March 9. The ArtWORKz Junior Art Show & Competition, which ran from Feb. 9 to March 30, culminated in the Artists’ Reception with participation of youth from around the region, including as far away as Canyon City, Ore. and Montana. The show is open to regional tribal and non-tribal youth under the age of 19 and features all types of work, including drawings, paintings, prints, photography, collage, sculpture, and poetry.
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Randall Melton, Exhibits Coordinator at Tamastslikt, has been a part of the show since it started eight years ago. “For young people, it [ArtWORKz] is a great place to have their artwork displayed in a gallery setting,” he said. A part of the excitement of the show for those who put it on is the variety of pieces that come in. “ArtWORKz is one of my favorite shows to do because you never know what’s coming in, how we are going to build the gallery. We have a week to build, display, and label all of the entries,” Melton said. This year’s judges – Karl Davis (Crow’s Shadow Institute executive director) Brian Purnell (artist and art instructor), and E.J. Harris (East Oregonian photographer) – shared a jury statement with the young artists. Melton read it aloud to the assembled
crowd during the reception. It said, in part, “It is nice to see such complex understanding of art in each category. At every age level, there are new layers of understanding as well as technical ability … There are a large group of students asking questions and conveying important messages about various topics through their work … In the high school category, the artists continue to develop their craft and technique.” Entries were judged on artistry, creative vision, technical merit, and presentation. Each age category received first through third places and a grand prize, award of excellence, and award of merit. Several honorable mentions were given based on the judges desire to do so. Látis Nowland, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Nixyaawii Community School (NCS) freshman, won
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the 15-18-year-old Award of Excellence. She entered her print, “Purple Passion,” which she made during an NCS printmaking class at Crow’s Shadow. While making her piece, she discovered how much effort it takes to make a print. “When I saw Crow’s Shadow pieces, I thought it was easy, but when I started it got harder and harder, so I learned never to judge a book by its cover.” While Nowland stood by her piece after the reception, an audience member came up and asked her if her piece was for sale. It was not, but there was a lot of interest in it from the audience. Phineas Barker, age 16, created a sculpture from recycled cardboard named HORSEPOWER. Barker’s work won the 15-18-year-old Award of Merit. The piece Poetry Club on page 20B
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Growing up in middle school, I didn’t have a lot of friends, and I used to not want to be around people. I would write silently, and then I would criticize myself, but then realizing that everyone likes my poems and everyone cares about me made me want to find myself,” Maddern said. Maddern plans to continue writing throughout high school and beyond. She aspires to attend the University of Oregon to study writing, and then go to graduate school in New Year and start a writing career. “I want to write a couple of books. I want to publish a poetry book, something like that,” she said. She also encouraged other to attend the weekly meetings. “Come and join. Every Thursday. It is just like a safe place, especially growing up on the reservation some people feel like they don’t have that thing to fall back onto. That is something that people should know is that we don’t judge people here, we don’t make fun of you because in a way we all relate,” she said.
depicts horses, power lines, the Seattle space needle, oil wells, an airplane, and more forms of energy at work. “The evolution of things is of interest to me,” Barker said. Barker’s piece explores the evolution and transference of energy. Barker’s artist statement talks of horses and states that they will “always be needed.” Barker also said, “I’ve always been intrigued by the way things move and interact with the space around them. Each mode of transportation has been developed to do more work, more efficiently than the one previous to it.” This year’s show was the largest yet. With 85 entries overall, there were 19 in the 10-and-under age
group, 41 in the 11-14 age group, and 25 pieces in the 15-18 age group. This number is an increase from last year when artists submitted 73 entries. In the future, Melton said he hopes more types of artwork will be submitted. “I’m open to anything,” he said of the show. RESULTS 10 AND UNDER AGE GROUP HONORABLE MENTION - Sascha Quaempts, Layla Tamiskoi Wallahee, Hiyuum Nowland, Nizhoni Bearchum, Eliza Bailey, Dylan Elliot, and Ashlyn Archibald. 10 AND UNDER AGE GROUP AWARDS - Award of Merit, Ruby Sams, 5; Award of Excellence, Ella Carpenter, 9; Grand Prize, Azzy Harris, 10.
11-14 AGE GROUP HONORABLE MENTION - Neveah Thew, MayaBella Texidor, Rachel Manning, Esther Birt, Jolee Palmateer, Elliot Glenn, Mayela Dela Fuente, Maddie Owen, Brody Reynolds, and Thalassa Barker. 11-14 AGE GROUP AWARDS Award of Merit, Elijah Bearchum, 13; Award of Excellence, Allison Newton, 13; and Grand Prize, Zephyrus Barker, 14. 15-18 AGE GROUP HONORABLE MENTION - Taylor Dougherty, Theresa Smith, Hope Harwood, and MacElle Kirsch. 15-18 AGE GROUP AWARDS Award of Merit, Phineas Barker, 16; Award of Excellence, Latis Nowland, 15; Grand Prize, Sierra Breeding, 16. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS - Best Emerging Artist, Alexandra Cox, 17; Artists’ Choice Award, second place, Nevaeh Thew; Artists’ Choice Award, Sierra Breeding.
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Crow’s Shadow welcomes muralist in April PENDLETON — A painter known for his vibrant, large-scale murals saturated in pop-art colors and graffiti-style mark making is the newest national Artist-inResidence for the 2019 season at Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA). Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, and Creek) will spend his time at Crow’s Shadow developing limited-edition prints, which will be hand pulled by Crow’s Shadow’s collaborative Master Printer Judith Baumann. At the end of Fields’ two-week artist residency the public is invited to Crow’s Shadow for an artist talk and studio visit on Thursday, April 11, from 5-7 p.m. Most artists-in-residence at CSIA create two images for editioning, which is typically completed in the following months. Crow’s Shadow Press specializes in fine art lithography, a labor-intensive printmaking process where each color is created with a different lithography plate, and represents an additional run through a traditional manual press. Depending on the complexity of the image and the number of colors, an edition can take months to complete. Upon completion, the prints will be available for sale and one copy of each edition will enter CSIA’s permanent collection, which is frequently lent to various cultural and learning institutions around the region and nationally. Fields’ canvases usually feature explosive all-over compositions, moving the viewer’s eye through swirling colors and dynamic patterns. Often working at a large scale, his oil paintings range from pure abstraction, to images with abstract components interlaced with symbolic narrative elements, and into figurative representative painting, according to a CSIA news release. In 2016 Fields joined the water protectors at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in North
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Yatika Starr Fields, Osage, Cherokee, and Creek, is a painter known for his large-scale murals, such as those that have appeared in Portland, Denver, Santa Fe, and more. He will be the Crow’s Shadow artist-in-residence in April.
Dakota to protest the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) on sacred land. Many of his subsequent paintings have addressed the struggle and hope that permeates the complexities of “indigenous survivance.” Fields was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents who were both practicing artists. His mother is a ceramicist and his father is a photographer. From an early age Fields was exposed to a great deal of art. As a youth he entered work into the Red Earth arts festival in Oklahoma City, and by high school he had his own painting studio which he funded by working at a restaurant. After high school, Fields attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at the University of Oklahoma, and went to Sienna, Italy to study Landscape Painting. In 2001 he moved east to pursue a degree in Painting at the Art Institute of Boston (2004). In 2009-10 he was a fellowship recipient for the Urban Artist Initiative in New York City. He received a “Native Creative Development Grant”
in 2015 from Evergreen State College, and in 2017 was the recipient of Tulsa Artist Fellowship, in Tulsa OK, where he currently lives. Murals and public art commissions by Fields can be seen in many cities including Denver, Miami, Brooklyn, Phoenix Arizona, Santa Fe, Portland, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Victoria in Australia. He has also been featured at many galleries and cultural institutions including Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass.; Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, Okla.; Wilmer Jennings Gallery, NY; House of Bricks Gallery, Melbourne, Australia; Orenda Gallery, Paris, France; and Atticus Gallery, Barcelona, Spain. Fields is represented by BlueRain Gallery in Santa Fe; Joseph Gierek Fine Art in Tulsa; and Rainmaker Gallery in Bristol in the United Kingdom. This is Fields’ first time working at Crow’s Shadow. An award from The National Endowment for the Arts supports a significant
PENDLETON - A new printer apprentice and studio assistant is needed at Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA). The application period for the position is open until April 19. The Printer Apprentice’s job is to assist the Master Printer, which entails artist collaborations, edition printing, studio management, on-going studio projects, and overall organizational needs. Applicants should be skilled in lithographic processes of all kinds, but open to working with other print media. Applicants must be mature, self-motivated, culturally sensitive, and welcoming toward artists, visitors, and community members, according to a Crow’s Shadow news release. Also, applicants are required to have a car. To apply, email Judith@crowsshadow. org a single PDF containing a letter of interest detailing your experience, printmaking skills and how this position may benefit your career goals, and two professional references. For more information, contact CSIA at 541-276-3954.
national visiting artist at Crow’s Shadow. Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts is located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the foothills of Oregon’s Blue Mountains. Crow’s Shadow is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization formed in 1992 by local artists James Lavadour (Walla Walla) and Phillip Cash Cash (Cayuse and Nez Perce). The Institute’s mission is to provide a creative conduit for educational, social, and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development. Over the last 27 years Crow’s Shadow has evolved into a world-renowned studio focused on contemporary fine art printmaking.
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MISSION - A classic movie with a forums - comment cards, Cineplex staff, soda and popcorn for only five bucks can casino staff, Facebook - and he takes it be found at Wildhorse Cineplex every from there. He compiles a large list and Wednesday at noon. sends it to a buyer who then works with Cineplex supervisor Tyler Robbins movie studios to see what is available, said that they have offered the classic he said. movies since 2013. The Some movies are series started with comreadily available while munity interest in the others might be a little movies of days gone by. harder to get into the “We have a commutheater. Robbins said nity that has interest in that availability is up seeing older movies. We to the individual movie were looking at requests studios that own disof people wanting to see tribution rights of the Gone with the Wind movies. on the big screen, or “I give them a long list Casablanca,” Robbins because it just depends said. “We found an opwhat the studios have. portunity there to give Some studios don’t rethe people, newer gen- Wildhorse Cineplex supervisor Tyler lease certain movies, so Robbins sets up “Matilda” in the erations and generations projection room of the theater on March that’s why I have to get a who have seen them 27. Reel Classic matinees screen a long list,” Robbins said. before, the opportunity classic film every Wednesday. For example, a studio to see them again.” may hold off on approvDelphine Wood is a community mem- ing a movie for a classics run if they will ber who attends the matinee nearly every be doing an anniversary release soon or week. She came out to see Matilda on if a sequel has come out but they want March 27. She said she uses the Kayak to re-release the original in select cities, shuttle to make the journey or catches a Robbins explained. ride with her son. This month, catch Steel Magnolias She said she enjoys the movies as well (1989) with Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and as the opportunity to get out and about. Julia Roberts on April 10, Harvey (1950) “It is my get-away-from-home day,” with Jimmy Stewart and Peggy Dow on she said. April 17, and The Bridges of Madison The process to select the movies also County (1995) with Meryl Streep and starts with the community. Patrons leave Clint Eastwood on April 24. word with Robbins through several
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Confluence documentary screening slated April 12 PORTLAND - Filmmaker Woodrow Hunt (Klamath/Modoc/Cherokee) of Tule Films is developing a series 10 documentary shorts with Confluence that will be released at April 12 screening in Portland. Confluence is a community supported nonprofit with the mission to connect people to the history, living cultures and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. The project works in collaboration with northwest tribal communities and celebrated artist Maya Lin through six public art installations, educational programs, community gatherings. These short documentaries, “Stories from the River,” have been made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. They are designed to support teachers as they work to bring Native perspectives into their classrooms. The films are a series of interviews Confluence conducted with tribal elders and leaders since 2012, as well as additional imagery and interviews gathered by Tule Films. Hunt had been pursuing a career in commercial filmmaking. However, he said, “I wasn’t enjoying the work I was doing.” This changed when Hunt was hired by the Western States Center to create a video that advocated for Senate Bill 13, which can be watched here. The bill, which requires the teaching of native languages in Oregon schools, passed unanimously in both the Oregon House and Senate. “While working on that project,” Hunt said, “I never ran into any of the issues I had faced before and this was largely due to the fact that I was getting to work with and create work for an Indigenous community, my community.” From that idea, Tule Films was born to provide video services to Tribes, Nativeowned businesses, and organizations, or to projects which collaborate directly with the Native community, such as Confluence. Confluence’s documentary shorts series are intended to reflect the themes identified as essential lessons all Oregon students should learn about Indigenous cultures: Since Time immemorial/or from Creation, Tribal Government, Identity, History, Sovereignty, Lifeways, and Language. The State of Washington has a similar curriculum requirement that tribal sovereignty must be taught in schools. The goal is for Hunt’s videos to become a rich resource for teachers in both states. All of these feature interviews with Native elders and leaders. Starting in 2012, Confluence has been interviewing elders and leaders along the Columbia River. Excerpts from these interviews are housed on the Plateau Peoples’ Portal (https://plateauportal.libraries.wsu. edu/), a website designed to hold Indigenous material. The documentary shorts take these existing interviews and utilize archive footage, photos, and modern footage to augment these stories. “It is an impressive archive,” Hunt
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said. “And it has informed the way I am going about these videos, mainly the feeling I had after watching hours of clips from these interviews with the elders and taking in the years of knowledge and experience they have, that was something I didn’t want to be lost in the videos.” After that, he went on to gather footage, including historical photos and new footage, such as shots of Canoe Journey, fly-fishers Elke and Alysia Littleleaf of Little Guides, and the Yakama Tribal Fishery. “I have been lucky to get to gather footage with inspiring people and in inspiring places,” Hunt said. “I hope that when people see these videos they see the Indigenous people and the community that is at the center of them.” Six of the 10 videos focus on the essential understandings, and four that focus on specific stories told in the interviews. These shorts are complemented by illustrations and animations by artist Toma Villa of the Yakama Nation. The documentary shorts will be available online in mid-April 2019 and will be a vital part of the resources Confluence provides to teachers as part of its Confluence in the Classroom programming. “We are not trying to give answers, we are putting Native people in front of students and letting them tell their story,” Hunt said of the project. “Some answers to questions may arrive, but it is on the speaker’s own accord. I think about the project in the way that if a student, Native or non-Native, is in a position, say, as a lawyer and they are having to hear and speak to an elder on an important issue and they have never talked to or heard an elder speak until that moment, there will be miscommunication. I hope these videos will make that scenario less likely, this is our way of looking forward to our impact on future generations.” Confluence has scheduled several public screenings of the films, including a presentation in October at the Eastern Oregon Film Festival (time and place to be determined); Confluence Documentary Shorts Screening, Saturday, April 13, at 5:30 p.m. at NW Documentary, 6 NE Tillamook Street, Portland; Woodrow Hunt interview conducted by Lily Hart, January 2019.
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CTUIR Board of Trustees minutes DATE: January 14, 2019 BOT Present: Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Rosenda Shippentower, Member; Aaron Ashley, Member; Woodrow Star, Member; Sally Kosey, Member and William Sigo IV, General Council Chairman. Gary Burke, BOT Chairman on travel. Doris Wheeler, Treasurer on personal leave. Kathryn Brigham, Secretary on travel. Quorum present. Old Business. None. Resolution 19-002: Topic: NW Farms Credit Loans. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Commitment Letter and Note for a loan in the amount as set forth in the Commitment Letter and Note from Northwest Farm Credit Services (Bank) attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C and 3C (Loan 1); AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Commitment Letter and Note for a loan in the amount as set forth in the Commitment Letter and Note from Bank attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 2C and 4C (Loan 2); AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Amended and Restated Security Agreement between the Confederated Tribes and the Bank attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 5C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair to execute the Commitment Letters, Notes and the Amended and Restated Security Agreement attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C-5C (collectively referred to as Loan Documents), or documents containing substantially similar terms; provided, that the Chair of the Board of Trustees may approve on behalf of the Confederated Tribes any further changes to the Loan Documents recommended by the Finance Director and legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes, and the signature of such official on the Loan Documents shall conclusively evidence the approval of the Confederated Tribes of such changes; and provided further, that the signature of such official may be manual or facsimile; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer or Secretary of the Board of Trustees (each an Authorized Official) on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, to execute, deliver and/or file (or cause to be delivered and/or filed) any government forms, affidavits, certificates, letters, documents, agreements and instruments and to take or direct such other actions that such Authorized Official determines to be necessary or desirable to give effect to this Resolution and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein or in the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the application of the governing law selected in the Loan Agreement and Loan Documents to govern the construction, interpretation and enforcement of the Loan Agreement and Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as an inducement to the Bank to make the agreements with the Confederated Tribes that are contained in the Loan Documents, the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes hereby reconfirms the following terms contained in the Loan Agreement between the Confederated Tribes and the Bank dated November 2, 2015 whereby the Confederated Tribes: a. expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocable waive the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes (and any defense based thereon) and consent to arbitration provisions and the jurisdiction of the courts as provided in the Loan Agreement, in connection with any suit, action or proceeding (including an arbitration proceeding) or any legal process brought by the Bank against the Confederated Tribes in respect of any of the Loan Documents, in each case as further set forth in and only to the extent of the limited waivers of sovereign immunity and consents to arbitration and the jurisdictions of the courts set forth in the Loan Agreement. b. expressly, unequivocally and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to limit, withdraw or repeal such waiver of sovereign immunity, or to repeal, amend or modify any of the provisions of the Loan Agreement or the Loan Documents in a manner that impairs or interferes, or could impair or interfere, in any manner, with any right or remedy of the Bank against the Confederated Tribes under the Loan Agreement or the Loan Documents, or the ability of the Bank to enforce any of the same; c. expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign
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authority of the Confederated Tribes to repeal, or modify in a manner adverse to the Bank the provisions of Tribal law that reciprocally provide for recognition and implementation by the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes of orders, judgments and decrees of the courts of general jurisdiction of the State of Oregon and the courts of the United States; d. irrevocably commit to and agree with the Bank, and irrevocably resolve, that the Confederated Tribes will not modify Tribal law in a manner that impairs or is adverse to the ability of the Bank to enforce any of the provisions of the Loan Agreement and Loan Documents or any security interest granted therewith; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, the Board of Trustees hereby makes the following representations for the benefit of the Bank: a. on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, the Board of Trustees has authority to adopt and enact this Resolution and the provisions hereof, and to irrevocably bind the Confederated Tribes to the provisions hereof, the irrevocable waivers of sovereign authority made herein, and those made in the Loan Agreement and Loan Documents, and the provisions of the same; and b. the Board of Trustees has authority to waive, and authorize the waiver of, the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes, as authorized herein; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees herby authorizes and directs Tribal legal counsel to prepare the legal opinions required under the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each Authorized Official, Tribal Executive Director and Finance Director are authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, upon the advice of the Confederated Tribes legal counsel, to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 14th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Woodrow Star moves to adopt Resolution 19-002. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Other Board Action: None. BOT Travel Reports. Deferred. BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Doris Wheeler, April 14-17 to Portland to attend NAFOA Annual Conference. 2) Kat Brigham, Fri., Jan. 11 polled travel to Portland as PSU speaker. 3) Rosenda Shippentower, Jan. 15 for 1.5 from 9:30 to 11 AM. Jan 30 all day. Jan. 31 for 4.5 hours 7:30 AM to 1 PM. 4) Woodrow Star, personal leave Feb. 25-28. MOTION: Woodrow Star moves to approve leave requests. Aaron Ashley seconds. Motion carries 4-0-0. DATE: January 28, 2019 BOT Present: Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Kathryn Brigham, Secretary; Rosenda Shippentower, Member; Aaron Ashley, Member; Woodrow Star, Member and Sally Kosey, Member. Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Doris Wheeler, Treasurer and William Sigo IV, General Council Chairman on travel. Quorum present. Old Business: Ratify poll re: CTUIR sponsor ATNI Conference. MOTION: Rosenda Shippentower moves to ratify poll approving sponsoring ATNI Conference at $2,500 from the BOT Reserve Funds. Woodrow Star seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Ratify poll re: Tribal Economic Development (TED) Bond for the Wildhorse Phase II Expansion Project. MOTION: Aaron Ashley moves to ratify poll approving TED Bond. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Ratify polled Resolution 19-003: BIA EMDP Grant Application for UIR Geothermal Phase 2A. MOTION: Woodrow Star moves to ratify polled Resolution 19-003: BIA EMDP Grant Application for UIR Geothermal Phase 2A. Aaron Ashley seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-004: Topic: PDX Harbor – Linnton-RestorCap Habitat Development Plan. RESOLVED, that the Board of authorizes its Chairman to execute the First Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Portland Harbor Natural Resource Trustee Council and RestorCap Development, LLC (MOA Addendum), attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chairman and appropriate tribal staff to take any other steps necessary to formalize the Confederated Tribes’ approval of the MOA Addendum. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect.
DATED this 14th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-004 with revisions on dates. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-005: Topic: PDX Harbor – Rinearson Natural Area Habitat Development Plan. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chairman to execute the First Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Portland Harbor Natural Resource Trustee Council and Rinearson Natural Area, LLC (MOA Addendum) attached hereto as Exhibit 1; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chairman and appropriate tribal staff to take any other steps necessary to formalize the Confederated Tribes’ approval of the MOA Addendum. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-005 with revision on dates. Rosenda Shippentower seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-006: Topic: Third Amended and Restated Wells Fargo Loan Agreement. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Third Amended and Restated Wells Fargo Loan Agreement, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C and all documents related thereto necessary to complete the financing under the Third Amended and Restated Wells Fargo Loan Agreement (which, along with the agreements referenced in the next Resolved shall collectively be referred to as Loan Documents), and authorizes the Chairman (or the Vice-Chairman, in the Chairman’s absence) of the Board of Trustees (each, an Authorized Official) to execute, as necessary, the Loan Documents in substantially such forms; provided, that the Chairman (or the Vice-Chairman, in the Chairman’s absence) of the Board of Trustees may approve on behalf of the Confederated Tribes any further changes to the draft Loan Documents recommended by bond counsel, tax counsel or legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes, and the signature of any such official on any Loan Document shall conclusively evidence the approval of the Confederated Tribes of such changes; and provided further, that the signatures of such officials may be manual or facsimile; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby confirms that the following agreements approved by Resolution 12-058 remain in full force and effect: 1) Amended and Restated Security Agreement; 2) Amended and Restated Springing Depository Agreement; 3) Amended and Restated Unjust Enrichment and Sovereign Immunity Agreement; 4) Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement; and 5) Amended and Restated Remarketing Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the budget for the Wildhorse Phase II Expansion Project (Phase II Project) as set forth in the Wildhorse Phase II Project Budget and Financial Sources spreadsheet attached as Exhibit 2C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Scheduled Contributions that need to be made by the Confederated Tribes and Wildhorse Resort & Casino for the Phase II Project that is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 3C; AND BE IT FURTHER R E SOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the scope of the Phase II Project as set forth in Exhibit 4C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the undertakings, agreements, consents, representations and warranties that are to be made by the Confederated Tribes in the Loan Documents and the performance by the Confederated Tribes of their obligations under all terms and conditions of the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes each of the Authorized Officials, on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, to execute, deliver and/or file (or cause to be delivered and/or filed) any government forms, affidavits, certificates, letters, documents, agreements and instruments and to take or direct such other actions that such Authorized Official determines to be necessary or desirable to give effect to this Resolution and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein or in the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and
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directs its Chairman to execute and deliver an Incumbency Certificate and such other loan, security and other documents required in connection with the Loan Documents and to take all other actions consistent with the purposes and intents of this Resolution and necessary to consummate this financing and any related transactions; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Secretary to execute and deliver an affidavit regarding the Board of Trustees meeting to approve this Resolution, the Loan Documents and such other documents necessary to consummate this financing and any related transactions; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and directs legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes to prepare the legal opinions necessary for the execution of the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the application of the governing law selected in the Loan Documents to govern the construction, interpretation and enforcement of the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby confirms that the UCC Code and Arbitration Code approved by Resolution 10-069 shall govern the Loan Documents approved herein; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes hereby acknowledge and agree that certain loans, advances, extensions of credit and other benefits may from time to time be conferred upon the Confederated Tribes by Wells Fargo and the Lenders (as defined in the Loan Agreement) (collectively, the “Enrichment Providers”) as contemplated by the terms of the Loan Documents. If the Loan Documents or any of them is deemed, declared or otherwise is void or unenforceable for any reason, in order to induce the Enrichment Providers to provide such loans, advances, extensions of credit and other benefits from time to time to the Confederated Tribes, the Confederated Tribes hereby agree that each of the Enrichment Providers is and will be entitled to pursue claims and remedies for unjust enrichment against the Confederated Tribes. The Confederated Tribes hereby expressly and irrevocably waive sovereign immunity from any suit, action or proceeding (including an arbitration proceeding) or from any legal process (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution, exercise of contempt powers, or otherwise) in the courts provided in the last sentence of this Resolved with respect to all such claims and remedies for unjust enrichment. In addition, without limiting the foregoing sentences, to the extent not paid prior to the earlier of (x) three months after the Loan Documents or any of them is deemed, declared or otherwise is void or unenforceable and (y) applicable Maturity Date as defined in the Loan Agreement, the Confederated Tribes agree to pay to Wells Fargo, for the benefit of the Enrichment Providers, the outstanding principal amount of the loans, advances, extensions of credit and other benefits provided to the Confederated Tribes. The Confederated Tribes consent to the courts of the State of Oregon and courts of the United States in connection with the matters described in this Resolved; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as an inducement to the parties to the Loan Documents (collectively, the Benefited Parties), to make the agreements with the Confederated Tribes that are contained in the Loan Documents to which they are parties, for the benefit of the Benefited Parties, the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes hereby: a) expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocably waive the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes (and any defense based thereon) and consent to arbitration provisions and the jurisdiction of the courts as provided in the Loan Documents, in connection with any suit, action or proceeding (including an arbitration proceeding) or any legal process brought by any of the Benefited Parties against the Confederated Tribes in respect of any of the Loan Documents, in each case as further set forth in and only to the extent of the limited waivers of sovereign immunity and consents to arbitration and the jurisdictions of the courts set forth in the Loan Documents; b) to the extent to which the Confederated Tribes have waived their sovereign immunity in any Loan Document with respect to particular
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CTUIR Board of Trustees minutes claims concerning the construction or enforcement of such Loan Document, irrevocably agree with the Benefited Parties, and resolve, that the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes will continue to have civil jurisdiction under tribal law over such claims, and to compel arbitration of such claims, to enter judgment upon an arbitration award, and otherwise concerning arbitration; c) expressly, unequivocally and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to limit, withdraw or repeal such waiver of sovereign immunity or the civil jurisdiction of the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes, or to repeal, amend or modify any of the provisions of the Loan Documents in a manner that impairs or interferes, or could impair or interfere, in any manner, with any right or remedy of any of the Benefited Parties against the Confederated Tribes under the Loan Documents, or the ability of any of the Benefited Parties to enforce any of the same; d) expressly, unequivocally, and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to repeal, or modify in a manner adverse to the any of the Benefited Parties the provisions of tribal law that reciprocally provide for recognition and implementation by the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes of orders, judgments and decrees of the courts of general jurisdiction of the State of Oregon and the courts of the United States; e) irrevocably commit to and agree with the Benefited Parties, and resolve that the Confederated Tribes shall continue to maintain and fund the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes so that the jurisdiction of the Tribal Courts of the Confederated Tribes mentioned above may continue to be effectively exercised; and f) irrevocably commit to and agree with the Benefited Parties, and irrevocably resolve, that the Confederated Tribes will not modify tribal law in a manner that impairs or is adverse to the ability of any of the Benefited Parties to enforce any of the provisions of the Loan Documents or any security interest granted thereunder or to enforce any judgment entered in connection therewith, and irrevocably waive and limit the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to do so; it being the intent of the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes that the irrevocable limitations imposed upon the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes, and the irrevocable waivers of the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes, and the irrevocable consents to jurisdiction of the Confederated Tribes, provided for in the provisions of this Resolution and the Loan Documents shall be construed and shall operate as unmistakable waivers of the sovereign authority of the Confederated Tribes to revoke or unilaterally amend or modify any of such limitations, waivers or consents; the Board of Trustees and the Confederated Tribes hereby make such irrevocable waivers; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby makes the following representations for the benefit of the Benefited Parties: a) on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, the Board of Trustees has authority to adopt and enact this Resolution and the provisions hereof, and to irrevocably bind the Confederated Tribes to the provisions hereof, the irrevocable waivers of sovereign authority made herein, and those made in the Loan Documents, and the provisions of the same; and b) the Board of Trustees has authority to waive, and authorize the waiver of, the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes, as authorized herein; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each Authorized Official, and each Senior Officer of the Borrower (as defined in the Loan Agreement) are authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, upon the advice of the Confederated Tribes’ legal counsel, to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering a Request for Loan and a Compliance Certificate; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees adopts this Resolution, in part, for the purpose of establishing compliance with the requirements of §1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, and the Board of Trustees hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds of the Loan Agreement to reimburse itself for Reimbursement Expenditures incurred after the date of this Resolution; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies
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and confirms any actions of the Confederated Tribes, the Authorized Officials and each Senior Officer of the Borrower prior to the date hereof and consistent with the terms of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption; AND, this Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution 19-006 with changes. Aaron Ashley seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-007: Topic: Wildhorse Phase II Expansion Financing. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes a margin loan from Charles Schwab (Schwab Margin Loan) to provide the Tribal equity contribution for the Wildhorse Phase II Expansion Project (Phase II Project) required by the Loan Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby directs that the Schwab Margin Loan be repaid from Wildhorse CIP funds as follows: during construction of the Phase II Project, Wildhorse shall pay interest on the Schwab Margin Loan at the interest rate of the Margin Account, and upon completion of the Phase II Project, Wildhorse shall pay principal payments as set forth in the Loan Amortization Schedule attached as Exhibit 1C and accrued interest at the interest rate of the Margin Account; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes Wildhorse to retain the monthly Wildhorse loan payments during the construction phase of the Phase II Project and to allocate those funds to making the Scheduled Contributions to the Phase II Project as required under the Loan Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Wildhorse Chief Executive Officer to allocate a portion of its CIP Funds to enable Wildhorse to make its Scheduled Contributions to the Phase II Project as required under the Loan Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Wildhorse Chief Executive Officer to prepare a plan and schedule for future phasing of Wildhorse Phase II Expansion Project facilities approved by Resolution 17033, which included an arena, a parking garage, a swimming pool and an expanded Cineplex that were not included in the approved scope of the Phase II Project due to budget limitations; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, t h e B o a r d o f Trustees hereby authorizes its Chairman, or its Vice-Chairman in the absence of the Chairman, to take any other action and execute any other documents reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution and to consummate the transactions authorized herein; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-007 with revisions. Aaron Ashley seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-008: Topic: Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Nonprofit Corporation. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Articles of Incorporation attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1 as required by Section 2.03.A of the Nonprofit Corporation Code; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Bylaws attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 2; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby recognizes that the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services, as an entity of the Confederated Tribes, is covered by the sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes, and the Board of Trustees hereby confirms the authority of the Board of Directors of the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services to provide a limited waiver of its sovereign immunity as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is the intention and expectation of the Board of Trustees that Nixyaawii Community Financial Services will apply for tax-exemption as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Code, and that the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees as “incorporators” are authorized and directed to file articles of incorporation for Nixyáawii Community Financial Services, to apply for an employer identification number (EIN) for Nixyáawii Community Financial Services, to appoint the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Board of Directors and
to execute, deliver, and perform, or cause to be executed, delivered, and performed any and all agreements, instruments and documents related thereto, and all further actions as such individuals may deem necessary or appropriate to establish a Community Development Financial Institution; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs its Secretary to record the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Articles of Incorporation and issue a certification of incorporation to Nixyáawii Community Financial Services upon the filing of the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary and the Lead Attorney as provided in Section 2.06 of the Nonprofit Corporation Code; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective as of the date and time of its passage by the Board of Trustees. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Woodrow Star moves to adopt Resolution 19-008 with changes. Kat Brigham seconds. Motion carries 4 for (Woodrow Star, Kat Brigham, Aaron Ashley, Sally Kosey) – 1 against (Rosenda Shippentower) – 0 abstaining. Resolution 19-009: Topic: USDOE Pacific Northwest Site Office Biogeochemical Research Science Focus Area NHPA Section 106 Adverse Effect MOA. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the Confederated Tribes and Department of Energy and authorizes its Chairman to execute it on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and to take such further action and execute other documents, if any, that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this mitigation and this Resolution. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-009 with revision. Woodrow Star seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Resolution 19-010: Topic: Criminal Code Amendments re: Expungement. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees enacts changes to the Criminal Code (attached as Exhibit 1), which creates a process for expunging certain misdemeanor after five years and certain felony crimes after ten years, provided the offender has no other criminal convictions in any jurisdiction; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 28th day of January, 2019. MOTION: Woodrow Star moves to adopt Resolution 19-010. Kat Brigham seconds. Motion carries 4 for (Woodrow Star, Kat Brigham, Aaron Ashley, Sally Kosey) - 1 against (Rosenda Shippentower) – 0 abstaining. Other Board Action: Commission/Committee Update by Kat Brigham, BOT Secretary. Farm Committee, two vacancies, one application from James F. Marsh. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to appoint James F. Marsh by acclimation to the Farm Committee for 3 year term. Rosenda Shippentower seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Health Commission, one vacancy with three applications from Bob Shippentower, Verna Patrick and Althea Huesties-Wolf. ACTION: by secret ballot Verna Patrick was appointed the Health Commission for a 3 year staggered term. Land Acquisition Committee, one vacancy with two applications from Stacy Crawford and James F. Marsh. ACTION: by secret ballot James F. Marsh was appointed to the Land Acquisition Committee for a 2 year term. Law and Order Committee. Stacy Crawford submitted her application after the deadline. BOT Secretary will notify Stacy Crawford the position has been filled and her application will be kept on file for 90 days. Science & Technology Committee, one vacancy with one application from Don Williams. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to appoint Don Williams by acclimation to the Science & Technology Committee for two year term. Rosenda Shippentower seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0. Housing Commission. Letter of resignation from Carman Chalakee. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to accept letter of resignation from Carman Chalakee and advertise for one vacant position to complete the term. Woodrow Star seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Cayuse Technologies/Holdings. On January 8, 2019 a meeting with Ted Wright, Joe Pitt, Chuck Sams and Billy Nerenberg was held re-
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garding Cayuse Holdings remuneration for board members. After discussion a decision was made not to make any recommended changes because there are settled policies and procedures in place confirmed by BOT resolution. Celebration Committee. Babette Cowapoo resigned as Chair from the Celebration Committee. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to accept Babette Cowapoo’ letter of resignation and next possible chair of the Celebration Committee will be decided upon at the February 22 Commission/ Committee work session. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Terms expiring: Lillian Burns, Enrollment Commission, term expires March 19, 2019. Katherine Minthorn, Farm Committee, term expires March 7, 2019. Sandra Alexander, Science & Technology Committee, term expires March 6, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to send notice to those whose terms are expiring and advertise for vacant positions. Woodrow Star seconds. Motion carries 5-0-0. Will continue to advertise for: 1 position, CTUIR Culture Coalition, term end May 7, 2020 meets as needed-so stipends. 1 position, Farm Committee, term ends Feb. 6, 2020, meets 2nd & 4th Tues. @ 2:30 PM. 1 alternate for Land Protection Planning Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tues. @ 9 AM. All applications will be due Monday, Feb. 19 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session will be scheduled for Friday, Feb. 22 to review applications and make appointments. BOT Travel Reports. 1) Gary Burke, Jan. 14 and 15 at Salem to attend Inauguration and G2G meeting. 2) Jeremy Wolf, Jan. 15 attended G2G meeting at Salem. Jan. 23-25 at Portland for Columbia River System Operations meeting. Jan. 23-25 at Portland for CRTIFC regular and special meetings. 3) Kat Brigham, trip reports Jan. 8, W3MP meeting. Jan. 9, Mill Creek meeting. Jan. 11 at PSU to talk to 15 students about Tribal Government. Jan. 14-17, Salem for Gov. Inauguration and Olympia, WA for G2G meeting. Jan. 25, Mill Creek meeting. 4) Rosenda Shippentower, trip reports, Jan. 7-8 to Portland for OHP meeting. Jan. 17-18 to Portland for OHP orientation. Jan. 24-25 to Spokane to attend Healing Lodge meeting. MOTION: Rosenda Shippentower moves to approve trip reports. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 3 for (Rosenda Shippentower, Woodrow Star, Sally Kosey) – 1 against (Aaron Ashley) – 0 abstaining. BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Kat Brigham, Feb. 5 personal leave from 1-4 PM. Feb. 9-14 travel to Washington DC to attend NCAI Conference. 2) Aaron Ashley, travel to New Zealand from March 9-16. MOTION: Aaron Ashley moves to approve leave requests. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4-0-0. DATE: February 4, 2019 BOT Present: Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Doris Wheeler, Treasurer; Kathryn Brigham, Secretary; Rosenda Shippentower, Member; Aaron Ashley, Member; Woodrow Star, Member; Sally Kosey, Member and William Sigo IV, General Council Chairman. Gary Burke, BOT Chairman on personal leave. Quorum present. Old Business. Resolution: 19-011 Topic: Nixyáawii Community Financial. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Articles of Incorporation for the Nixyáawii Community Financial Services Nonprofit Corporation (Corporation) attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1, that corrects the members of the initial Board of Directors, which Articles shall replace the Articles approved in Resolution 19-008 (January 28, 2019); AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that except as amended by this Resolution, Resolution 19-008 remains in full force and effect. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of February, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 18-011. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 7-0-0. Resolution 19-012: Topic: McCoy Meadows Land Acquisition. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the retainer agreement, attached as Exhibit 1C, and appropriates $2,500 from the Contingency Fund to fund the
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DATE: March 4, 2019 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Doris Wheeler, Treasurer; Kathryn Brigham, Secretary; Aaron Ashley, Member; Woodrow Star, Member; and Sally Kosey, Member and William Sigo IV, General Council Chairman on personal leave; Rosenda Shippentower, Member on travel. Quorum present. Old Business. Fish & Wildlife Commission Official Poll. Fish & Wildlife Commission recommendation that BOT support Pat Oshie as the Washington candidate to replace Tom Karrier on the North Pacific Conservation Council. MOTION; Kat Brigham moves to ratify official poll to support Fish & Wildlife Commission recommendation. Jeremy Wolf seconds. Motion carries 6-0-0. Poll to purchase gifts up to $500 for New Zealand dignitaries using the WRC DEB. BOT Representatives and CTUIR staff are visiting New Zealand for repatriation from March 9-17, 2019. The BOT will present gifts as a token of respect and to the hosts of this historical cultural event. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to ratify official poll approving purchase of gifts not to exceed $500 using the WRC Departmental Expense Book (DEB). Woodrow Star seconds. Motion carries 6-0-0.Resolution 19-013: Topic: Banner Bank Loan Agreement for Yellowhawk Clinic. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Credit Agreement Promissory Note, Deposit Account Control Agreement and Security. Agreement attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C-3C, respectively, (collectively the “Loan Documents”) by and between the Confederated Tribes and Banner Bank; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair to execute the Loan Documents attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C-3C, or documents containing substantially similar terms; provided, that the Chair of the Board of Trustees may approve on behalf of the Confederated Tribes any further changes to the Loan Documents recommended by the Finance Director and legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes, and the signature of such official on the Loan Documents shall conclusively evidence the approval of the Confederated Tribes of such changes; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer or Secretary of the Board of Trustees (each an Authorized Official) on behalf of the Confederated
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Tribes, to execute, deliver and/or file (or cause to be delivered and/or filed) any government forms, affidavits, certificates, letters, documents, agreements and instruments and to take or direct such other actions that such Authorized Official determines to be necessary or desirable to give effect to this Resolution and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein or in the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves and confirms the following: the application of the governing law set forth in Section 10.16 of the Credit Agreement to govern the construction, interpretation and enforcement of the Loan Documents; the use of arbitration for dispute resolution under the Loan Documents as set forth in Section 10.19 of the Credit Agreement; the consent to the jurisdiction of the federal, state and Tribal courts to compel arbitration and to enforce arbitration awards as set forth in Section 10.17 of the Credit Agreement; and the limited waiver of sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes to permit enforcement of the Loan Documents as provided in Section 10.20 of the Credit Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and directs Tribal legal counsel and tax counsel to prepare the legal opinions required under the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each Authorized Official, Tribal Executive Director and Finance Director are authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, upon the advice of the Confederated Tribes’ legal counsel, to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that the proceeds from the Banner Bank Loan Documents shall be used to pay off the Charles Schwab margin loan for the Yellowhawk Project authorized by Resolution 18048 (June 25, 2018); AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-013 as amended. Jeremy Wolf seconds. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-014: Topic: Investment Portfolio-Authorize Portfolio Investment in Brookwood Properties Investment Fund. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes investment in Brookwood Properties Investment Fund, L.P. a limited investment partnership, in the Perpetual Funds portfolio and the Working Capital Reserve portfolio up to the amounts recommended in Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, or his authorized designee, is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the above named investments, including execution of all appropriate documents. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified, amended, or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-014. Sally Kosey seconds. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-015 Topic: Policies Adopt Amendment Part VII General Investment Policy of CTUIR Fiscal Management Policy. RESOLVED, that the amended Part XII General Investment Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, are hereby approved and adopted, effective as of the date of this resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement policy changes adopted by this resolution. AND, that said Resolution has not been modified, amended, or repealed and is still in full force and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-015. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-016: Topic: Pasco Pump Lateral MOA. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the attached Memorandum of Agreement Amendment between the United States Bureau of Reclamation, Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation, Colville Confederated Tribes, Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding resolution of the adverse effects associated with the construction of the Pasco Pump Lateral 5.8 Wasteway; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Trustees is authorized to sign the
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on behalf of the Confederated Tribes; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution 19-016. Kat Brigham seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-017: Topic: Authorization for Cayuse Holdings Limited Sovereign Immunity Waiver for Escrow Agreement. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes a limited waiver of Cayuse Holdings’ sovereign immunity as set forth in Section 12 of the Escrow Agreement in order to allow the Escrow Agent to enforce Cayuse Holdings’ obligations under the Escrow Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 1C, or substantially in the form as the document attached as Exhibit 1C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the limited waiver of sovereign immunity for Cayuse Holdings as set forth in Section 12 of the Escrow Agreement and in this Resolution is in accordance with Tribal law, as required by Section 1.17 of the Operating Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the waiver of sovereign immunity is limited to the Escrow Funds; and only the amount held in the Escrow Funds may be used in order to satisfy any judgment against Cayuse Holdings by the Escrow Agent, AND BE IT FINALLY; RESOLVED, that no trust lands or assets of the Confederated Tribes, including but not limited to the assets of the other enterprises of the Confederated Tribes, shall be pledged to secure the repayment of any obligation of, or to satisfy a judgment against, Cayuse Holdings; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-017. Jeremy Wolf seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-018: Topic: Authorization for Cayuse Holdings To Provide Limited Waiver of the Defense of Sovereign Immunity. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes Cayuse Holdings to provide a limited waiver of the defense of sovereign immunity, and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates, may have as a Tribal limited liability company or Tribal entity; provided that any such waiver must be in writing, and that any consent to suit may be limited as deemed appropriate by Cayuse Holdings and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates, and shall be strictly construed, pursuant to Section 3.03(C) of the Confederated Tribes’ Limited Liability Code; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Cayuse Holdings and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates shall not have the power to consent to suit against the Confederated Tribes or any other entity of the Confederated Tribes; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authorization for Cayuse Holdings to waive its immunity and/or the immunity of its subsidiaries and affiliates as set forth in this Resolution is in accordance with the law of the Confederated Tribes, as required by Section 1.17 of the Operating Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, t h a t prior to executing a limited waiver of the defense of sovereign immunity, Cayuse Holdings shall ensure that waiver is reasonably framed to meet a legitimate business need, and that the waiver language has been reviewed and approved by legal counsel; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cayuse Holdings shall report to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis, and at least annually, as to any limited waiver of the defense of sovereign immunity made pursuant to this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that no trust lands or assets of the Confederated Tribes, including but not limited to the assets of the other enterprises of the Confederated Tribes, shall be pledged to secure the repayment of any obligation of, or to satisfy a judgment against, Cayuse Holdings and/or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates without the express written consent of the Board of Trustees; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to adopt Resolution 19-018. Jeremy Wolf seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-019: Topic: Banner Bank Loan Agreement for Nixyaawii Governance Center. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Credit Agreement, Promissory Note, Deposit Account Control Agreement and Security Agreement attached to this Reso-
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lution as Exhibits 1C-3C, respectively, (collectively the “Loan Documents”) by and between the Confederated Tribes and Banner Bank; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair to execute the Loan Documents attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C-3C, or documents containing substantially similar terms; provided, that the Chair of the Board of Trustees may approve on behalf of the Confederated Tribes any further changes to the Loan Documents recommended by the Finance Director and legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes, and the signature of such official on the Loan Documents shall conclusively evidence the approval of the Confederated Tribes of such changes; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer or Secretary of the Board of Trustees (each an Authorized Official) on behalf of the Confederated Tribes, to execute, deliver and/or file (or cause to be delivered and/or filed) any government forms, affidavits, certificates, letters, documents, agreements and instruments and to take or direct such other actions that such Authorized Official determines to be necessary or desirable to give effect to this Resolution and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein or in the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves and confirms the following: the application of the governing law set forth in Section 10.16 of the Credit Agreement to govern the construction, interpretation and enforcement of the Loan Documents; the use of arbitration for dispute resolution under the Loan Documents as set forth in Section 10.19 of the Credit Agreement; the consent to the jurisdiction of the federal, state and Tribal courts to compel arbitration and to enforce arbitration awards as set forth in Section 10.17 of the Credit Agreement; and the limited waiver of sovereign immunity of the Confederated Tribes to permit enforcement of the Loan Documents as provided in Section 10.20 of the Credit Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and directs Tribal legal counsel and tax counsel to prepare the legal opinions required under the Loan Documents; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, each Authorized Official, Tribal Executive Director and Finance Director are authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary, upon the advice of the Confederated Tribes’ legal counsel, to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs that the proceeds from the Banner Bank Loan Documents shall be used to refinance the Nixyaawii Governance Center loan; AND, that said Resolution has not been modified amended or repealed and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution 19-019. Kat Brigham seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Resolution 19-020: Topic: Amend Margin and Leverage provisions of CTUIR Fund Authorization Policies. RESOLVED, that the Section entitled “Margin Borrowing on or Leveraging of Fund Assets” of the CTUIR Fund Authorization Policies, except for the Self-Determination Fund, is hereby added or amended to read as follows: “a. Margin Borrowing: provided the Fund is custodied in a brokerage account governed by Regulation T limits on margin borrowing, margin borrowing against assets of the Fund may be authorized as follows: (1) By Management, to minimize uncollateralized and/or uninsured cash balances in portfolios, while providing for authorized trading, transfers and wires to and from investment portfolios. (2) By the Board of Trustees; (A) In order to invest in short term secure instruments that have a yield two percent or greater above the margin borrowing rate. (B) In order to provide short term (less than one year) bridge loans to Tribal projects awaiting other assured funding. (C) Other important purposes as determined by the Board of Trustees. b. Leverage of Fund Assets: The Board of Trustees may assign or pledge fund assets to Tribal creditors in order to secure loans for Tribal projects at competitive rates or to provide debt reserves to assure issuance of a required loan.”
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CTUIR Board of Trustees minutes AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Section 7 “Margin Borrowing on or Leveraging of Fund Assets” for the Self Determination Fund Authorization Policy is hereby amended to read as follows: “a. Margin Borrowing: provided the Fund is custodied in a brokerage account governed by Regulation T limits on margin borrowing, Management may authorize margin to minimize and avoid uncollateralized and/or uninsured cash balances in portfolios, while providing for authorized trading, transfers and wires to and from investment portfolios. b. The Board of Trustees shall not assign or pledge fund assets to secure borrowing.” AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management shall apply margin authority delegated through this resolution also to the Rabbi and Custodial Trust accounts; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that amendments are approved to conform fund policies Funeral Grant Trust Fund and Tribal Elder Trust Fund to CTUIR General Welfare Code and budget practices; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached restated fund authorization policies for Tribal funds as set forth in Attachment A, which shall be effective immediately; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director are authorized to take all actions necessary to implement policy changes adopted by this resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Finance Director who, under the supervision of the Executive Director, carries out the “Duties of Management” as set forth within the General Investment Policies, shall direct the margin activities delegated to Management through this resolution. AND that said Resolution has not been modified, amended, or repealed and is still in full force and is still in full force and effect. DATED this 4th day of March, 2019. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution 19-020. Kat Brigham seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for (Sally Kosey, Kat Brigham, Woodrow Star, Aaron Ashley, Doris Wheeler - 1 against (Jeremy Wolf) – 0 abstaining. Other Board Action: Commission/Committee Update and Review Application by Kat Brigham, BOT Secretary. Tribal Farm Committee, two vacancies with
one application from Paula Wallis. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to appoint Paula Wallis by acclimation to the Tribal Farm Committee for 3 year term. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Land Protection Planning Commission, one BOT member vacancy with one application from James F. Marsh, Sr. for 3 year term. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to appoint James F. Marsh Sr. by acclimation to Land Protection Commission for three year BOT member term ending April 3, 2020. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Science & Technology Committee, one vacancy, two applications from Robin Bitrick and Sandra Alexander. ACTION: by secret ballot Sandra Alexander was reappointed to the Science & Technology Committee for two year term. Health & Welfare Commission. Aaron Hines submitted letter of resignation and HWC voted to accept the resignation. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to accept Aaron Hines resignation and advertise for one vacant position with term ending February 6, 2020. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Land Acquisition Committee. David Wolf Jr. notified BOT he is returning to work part-time. BOT to determine action to either allow him to serve on one or two committees as part-time CTUIR employee. No action needed on this item because his supervisor said David Wolf does not work on Tuesdays. Annual Commission/Committee Report Schedule. BOT to review draft memo outlining the Commission/Committee Annual Report Schedule. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to approve memo and sent out to c o m m i s s i o n / committee chairs and support staff. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Terms expiring: Toni Minthorn, Credit Board, term expires April 4. Susan Johnson, Credit Board, term expires April 4. Martina Gordon, Health & Welfare Commission, term expires April 4. Alan Crawford, TERO Commission, term expires April 3. John Barkley, Tribal Water Commission, term expires April 3.
MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to send letters notifying members of expiration terms and advertise for the positions. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. Will continue to advertise for: 1 position, Culture Coalition, term ends May 7 meets as needed (no stipend). 1 position for Enrollment Committee, meets 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:30 PM. 1 position for Tribal Farm Committee, 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tues. at 2:30 PM. 1 position for Housing Commission, complete term ending Jan. 16, 2020, meets 3rd Wed. at 9 AM. All applications will be due Monday, March 18th by 4 PM. A BOT work session will be scheduled Fri. March 22nd at 8:30 AM to review applications and action will on appointments will be conducted Monday, March 25th. Commission/Committee Training. Review and approve draft agenda for the training. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to send memo out that Commission/ Committee Training on April 30 at WRC from 10 AM to 2 PM. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0. [Aaron Ashley not present for vote]. BOT Travel Reports. Deferred. BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Doris Wheeler, travel to Scottsdale, AZ to attend Sovereign Finance’s Annual Economic Development and Investment Conference. 2) Jeremy Wolf, four leave requests: 1. personal leave March 6 2. personal leave March 8th from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. 3. travel, March 18-19 to attend Columbia River Treat meeting at Polson – cancelled. 4. travel, March 20-22 to attend CRITFC meeting at Portland. 3) Rosenda Shippentower, two leave requests: 1. travel, March 4 to Woodburn to attend Health Equity Commission retreat. 2. travel, March 5, to Portland to attend OR Health Policy Board monthly meeting. 4) Sally Kosey, two personal leave requests: 1. personal leave March 8.(polled Tuesday) 2. personal leave March 25-26 3. personal leave August 12-16 5) William Sigo, person leave request for March 4th. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve leave requests. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.
DATE: March 11, 2019 BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Jeremy Wolf, Vice Chairman; Doris Wheeler, Treasurer; Kathryn Brigham, Secretary; Rosenda Shippentower, Member; Member; Woodrow Star, Member; and Sally Kosey, Member. Aaron Ashley, Member; William Sigo IV, General Council Chairman on travel. Quorum present. Old Business. None. Next Resolution 19021: None. Other Board Action: CTUIR letter supporting Armand Minthorn’s application for review to the NAGPRA Review Committee by Audie Huber. Audie read the draft letter and BOT noted where corrections were to be made. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to approve the corrected letter. Woodrow Star seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. BOT Travel Reports. 1) Kat Brigham, March 5 conference call re: W3MP monthly meeting. 2) Rosenda Shippentower, three reports: March 1-3 to Eugene to attend Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. March 3-4 to Woodburn to attend Health Equity Committee meeting. March 5 at Portland to attend OHPB meeting. 3) Jeremy Wolf gave two verbal reports and will submit written reports later today. 1. Feb. 20-21 to Portland for CRTIFC meeting. 2. Feb. 22 at Wilsonville to attend the Willamette BiOp meeting. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to approve reports. Rosenda Shippentower seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel Requests. 1) Kat Brigham, two leave requests: 1. personal leave all day on March 13. 2. personal leave on March 15 from 1-4 PM. 2) Rosenda Shippentower, April 4-6, Health Commission Retreat at Spokane. 3) Gary Burke at WRC all day, March 12th. MOTION: Kat Brigham moves to approve all BOT leave requests except the travel request from Ted Wright who is still under probation. Rosenda Shippentower seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion fails 3 for (Kat Brigham, Rosenda Shippentower, Doris Wheeler) – 3 against (Jeremy Wolf, Woodrow Star, Sally Kosey) – 0 abstaining. BOT Chair broke the tie with a no vote but during discussion Ted Wright withdrew his travel request.
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