USDA food delivery delays expected to last
Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky, a Department of Children & Family Services project specialist, arranges bags of food for distribution to tribal members June 27 at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Tutuilla Food Sovereignty Center in Mission. CTUIR | FILE PHOTO
Corinne Sams, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees Member at Large, receives a blanket and a medallion during the Ecotrust awards ceremony and banquet Oct. 16 in Portland.
KARI ROWE | ECOTRUST COURTESY PHOTO
Tribe reminds members to turn in form for tax-free payments
Scan the QR with your smart phone camera to access the form needed for tax-exempt general welfare payments.
EXTRAORDINARY ELK
Beaded Big Game Icons from the Fred L. Mitchell Collection Exhibit ends December 7
Be sure to come view the exhibit of beadwork from the Fred L. Mitchell Collection before it closes. You'll be astounded at the nearly 100 vests, bags, gauntlets, cu s and more showcasing expertly beaded impressions of elk, deer, and other animals.
FREE ADMISSION FOR VETERANS!
November 1-30
In appreciation for your service, we are inviting all U.S. Military Veterans to visit Tamástslikt free of charge. View the exhibits, watch the Hoop Dance performance, shop the Museum Store, enjoy lunch at Kinship Café. We are grateful for your service and look forward to greeting you!
THANKSGIVING THANK YOU SALE!
November 12-16
Pepsi Primetime @ the Museum
HOOP DANCERS RETURN!
Wednesday, November 20 6pm
Back by popular demand! Hoop Dance Champion, Terry Goedel returns with his family to provide an evening of dance, music, entertainment, and education. Nine-time Native American World Hoop Dance Champion, Goedel demonstrates the best in this form of traditional dance. It’s a fun event for the whole family. Admission is free and open to the public.
Pepsi Primetime Pop-Up VANPORT
Kinship Café
Order your housemade Thanksgiving Huckleberry Pie, Huckleberry Cheesecake, Huckleberry Cake, and Pumpkin Bars now. Call 541.429.7702 for pricing and to order. Orders must be placed by November 15.
In appreciation for our top supporters and partners over the past year, all Inwai Circle of Friends members, CTUIR tribal members, and CTUIR employees will receive 30% o your purchases for one week only. We want to thank you for your support and help you get a headstart on your holiday shopping!
How Oregon's Second Largest City Vanished In A Day
November 1-December 31
The Vanport traveling exhibit tells the story of the City of Vanport, the largest wartime housing development in the nation and the most racially diverse city in Oregon at the time. Before it was destroyed by floodwater in 1948, Vanport was the second largest city in Oregon. Today, the area where Vanport was located is occupied by a golf course, a public park, and the Portland International Raceway.
FREE admission all day at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute.
Nov 1 and Dec 6 10am-5pm
View the current exhibits. Enjoy Indian Tacos, Frybread, Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder, and Elk Stew on the menu from 11am-2pm at Kinship Cafe. Shop the Museum Store and get ready for the holidays!
ABOUT THE CUJ
The Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) was created in 1975 as the official publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), which includes the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla people. The CUJ is produced monthly by the CTUIR Communications Department.
Publisher: Kaeleen McGuire kaeleenmcguire@ctuir.org
Editor: Lisa Hicks Snell lisasnell@ctuir.org
Reporter: Chris Aadland christopheraadland@ctuir.org
Advertising: M. Moses-Conner cuj@ctuir.org
Contributors:
Kathy Aney
Dallas Dick
Annie Fowler
Lee Gavin
Sammantha McCloud
Wil Phinney
Travis Snell
Aaron Worden
CONTACT US
Confederated Umatilla Journal
46411 Timine Way Pendleton, OR 97801
Email: CUJ@ctuir.org
Phone: 541-429-7005
EMAIL ADVERTISING, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR & OTHER SUBMISSIONS TO: CUJ@ctuir.org
DEADLINE: 20th of the month prior to publication
The CUJ prints on the first Wednesday of each month and is distributed the first Thursday.
For more information or daily news, visit the CUJ online at: www.TheCUJ.org
CORRECTION
In the article "EC seeks community input on election changes, amendments" on Page A1 of the October issue of the Confederated Umatilla Journal, Michelle Thompson was incorrectly identified as the Election Commission Vice Chair. Thompson is the current Chairwoman and former Vice Chairwoman. She is joined in commission leadership by Vice Chairwoman N. Kathryn Brigham and Secretary Tami Rochelle.
Board of Trustees Treasurer Raymond Huesties
EC moving forward with Election Code survey, explains process
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation (CTUIR) voters weigh their candidate options in the tribe’s general election on Nov. 14, 2023, at the Nixyáawii Governance Center. CTUIR | ARCHIVE
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Oregon State Extension publication guides horse owners on laminitis
Now that fall has arrived, laminitis — a painful yet preventable disease commonly seen in hoofed animals — comes to the forefront of many horse owners’ minds. Oregon State University Extension Service has a guide for pasture-associated laminitis.
This free publication, titled “A Horse Owner's Guide to Pasture-associated Laminitis,” provides an overview of laminitis — inflammation of the laminar structures of the hoof — and is designed to help owners manage pasture grazing, as well as laminitis causes and symptoms.
The best cure for laminitis is prevention. Pasture grazing is both economical and mentally and physically beneficial for the horse compared to stall confinement. With careful management, horses can safely graze on pastures.
In addition to prevention considerations, co-authors Scott Duggan and Troy Downing offer guidance on nonstructural carbohydrates and their link to laminitis.
Visit https://beav.es/Gik for a free downloadable copy of the publication.
Corinne Sams MEL PONDER PHOTOGRAPHY | COURTESY ECOTRUST
An elk displays symptoms of Chronic Wasting Disease. WYOMING GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT | COURTESY
FOOD
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Clarise Huesties, right, stands outside a Department of Natural Resources storage unit at the Umatilla Chemical Depot with Wildlife Habitat Ecologist Lindsay Chiono during her rotation with DNR . DISCOVER PROGRAM | COURTESY
CTUIR Board of Trustees Chairman Gary I. Burke and Health Commission Chair Althea Wolf team up to cut the ribbon in celebration of Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s soon-to-be-open expansion. CHRIS AADLAND | THE CUJ
WANTTOKNOW MOREABOUTTHE PROJECT?
EVENTSINNOVEMBER
FirstFoodsPolicy ProgramInvitesour communitytolearn moreaboutthe projectgoalsand plannedactivites!
MissionLonghouse10AM-12PM
Comelearnaboutcomposting,foodwaste, recycling,andotherprojectoutcomes IncludesAbaloneEarringWorkshop!
MissionLonghouse10AM-2PM
CallingLonghouseCooksandChefs!This trainingistoprovideskillstobepartofthe projectfood wastecollection. Stipendprovidedwithregistration
*Intheeventofafuneral,eventsarepostponed
Foodwasteisabigpartofthingsthat endupinalandfilleveryday,but thereisabetterwaytodealwithit! Thisprojectfocusesonkeepingfood wastefrombeingthrownaway throughdivertingittootheruses.
Theseeducationalevents willprovideanopportunity toengagewithprojectstaff, learnmoreaboutwhat kindsoffoodwastecanbe aresource,andgainskills andknowledgeonbest practicestopreventfood frombeingwasted!These eventsareopentoall knowledgelevels,soplease comeandlearntogether withus
Thiseffortispartofthe LonghouseSustainability campaign,focusingon reducingwastefrom Longhouseeventsthrough recycling,bringingreusable cutlery,reducingwasted FirstFoods,andkeeping foodoutoflandfills.How areyoureducingwastein yourownfamily?Wewant tohearfromyou!
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees
AUGUST 12, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum.
BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Raymond Huesties, Treasurer; Roberta Wilson, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and Alan Crawford General Council Chairman. Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair on travel. Quorum present.
Agenda Review: MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve agenda. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Board Action Items: None.
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None.
BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests:
Corinne Sams, polled personal leave, 8/2. 8/8 and 8/9.Corinne Sams, travel request 8/1416 to Portland to attend US v OR regular meeting. Corinne Sams, travel request 8/28-30 to Grand Ronde to attend Tribal Consultation Task Force meeting. Gary Burke, polled personal leave on 8/7 & 8/8. Gary Burke, personal leave on 8/12/ and 8/22. Gary Burke, travel request for 10/14-16 to attend LCIS meeting at Salem.
Lisa Ganuelas polled personal leave for 8/9.
Roberta Wilson polled personal leave for 8/5 and 8/6. Roberta Wilson, request for personal leave 8/13. MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to ratify and approve the leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum.
BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Aaron Ashley, ViceChair; Roberta Wilson, Secretary; Corinne Sams, Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and Alan Crawford General Council Chairman. Raymond Huesties, Treasurer and Lisa Ganuelas, Member, on travel. Toby Patrick, Member on personal leave. Quorum present.
Agenda Review: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman explained reason cancelled Navajo Project BOT work session. Paul Rabb explained what lease is about. MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to approve agenda. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion: Gary Burke said for the record need policy reviewed. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0.
Old Business: None
New Business: i. Resolution 24-065 ATNI
Tribal Membership Dues and Delegates: RESOLVED, that tribal funds in the amount of $7,500,
Nixyáawii Governance Center 46411 Timíne Way Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-3165 bot@ctuir.org l ctuir.org
based on the Tribal Membership dues schedule of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Bylaws are authorized to be paid for such Tribal Membership in ATNI; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees, which is the official governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, hereby authorizes Gary I. Burke, who is the principal delegate of the Tribe, to join ATNI; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article VII, Section 1 of the ATNI Constitution, the Confederated Tribes designates the following persons as Delegates and Alternate Delegates, and instructs them to become individual Members in Good Standing in ATNI in order to fulfill their responsibilities as Official Delegates to the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Winter Conference, MidYear Conference and Annual Conventions: Gary I. Burke, Chairman as its official delegate and the following Board of Trustees members as alternate delegates: 1) Aaron Ashley, ViceChairman 2) Raymond Huesties, Treasurer 3) Roberta J. Wilson, Secretary 4) Corinne Sams, Member 5) Toby Patrick, Member 6) Lisa Ganuelas, Member 7) Steven Hart, Member and 8) Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman Ex-Officio. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution 24-065. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0.
Resolution 24-066 Support for Puyallup Tribe’s Contract for Regional Specialty Referral Center: RESOLVED, that the Confederated Tribes hereby approves use of Public Law 93638, Subpart J Construction Contract for Portland Area Regional Specialty Referral Center, Northwest Region Demonstration Project, in Fife, WA, under Project PO4PO750C0 with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Confederated Tribes authorizes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to take all actions and execute documents necessary for completion of the design and construction of the Portland Area Regional Specialty Referral Center, Northwest Region Demonstration Project, in Fife, WA, under Project PO4PO750C0, and to make such modifications contingent upon funding available from the Indian Health Service, acting on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-066. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries.
Other Board Action Items: None.
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None.
BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Alan Crawford polled personal
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leave 8/13 from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Lisa Ganuelas, personal leave 8/23 from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Lisa Ganuelas, local (Pendleton) to attend Ag Summit dept. 8am 9/9 return 1 pm 9/10.Corinne Sams, travel 8/20-23 MOTION: Roberta Wilson moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5-0-0.
AUGUST 26, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum. BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Aaron Ashley, ViceChair; Raymond Huesties, Treasurer; Roberta Wilson, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and Alan Crawford General Council Chairman. Full quorum present.
Agenda Review: JD reminded those present that there is the IHS signing ceremony at 11 am out front of the NGC building and BOT to adjourn little before that and afterwards lunch at Hamley’s. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to approve the
agenda. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Resolution 24-070: Wildhorse 2024 Expansion Project Construction Agreement.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the AIA Document A-133 – 2019 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor (Lydig Construction Agreement) between the Confederated Tribes d/b/a Wildhorse Resort & Casino and Lydig Construction, Inc., attached as Exhibit 1C to this Resolution; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Wildhorse Chief Executive Officer to execute the attached Lydig Construction Agreement, or an agreement containing substantially similar terms, and to take such further action and to execute documents that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED,
General Council Draft Agenda
that the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Lydig Construction Agreement that will establish the scope and cost of the 2024 Project shall be subject to Board of Trustees approval. MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-070. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 for - 2 against (Lisa Ganuelas and Corinne Sams) - 0 abstaining.
Resolution 24-071: Topic: Fourth Amended and Restated Wells Fargo Loan Agreement. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Fourth Amended and Restated Wells Fargo Loan Agreement (Loan Agreement) attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C 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 Agreement in substantially such form; 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 attached Loan Agreement recommended by tax counsel or legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes, and the signature of any such official on the Loan Agreement 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 approves the funding of the Initial Project Equity as set forth in Sections 1.1 and 8.3(d) of the Loan Agreement that needs to be made by the Confederated Tribes and Wildhorse Resort and Casino for the Wildhorse 2024 Expansion Project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Scheduled Contributions as set forth in Section 6.30 of the Loan Agreement that need to be made by the Confederated Tribes and Wildhorse Resort and Casino for the Wildhorse 2024 Expansion Project that is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 2C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Fee Letter for the payment of fees to Wells Fargo as the Administrative Agent that is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 3C; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a construction budget for the Wildhorse 2024 Expansion
Project to include a new 214 room hotel tower, event/ convention center and restaurant (2024 Project); 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 Unjust Enrichment and Sovereign Immunity Agreement; 3) Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement; and 4) Amended and Restated Remarketing Agreement; 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 (as that term is defined in Section 1.1 of the Loan Agreement) 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 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 and tax counsel to
the Confederated Tribes to prepare the legal opinions and other documents and certifications necessary for the execution of the Loan Agreement and related 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) the 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 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, the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies 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; MOTION:
Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-071. Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6 for –2 against (Lisa Ganuelas and Corinne Sams) – 0 abstaining.
Resolution 24-072: ARPA Appropriations. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the ARPA Project Funding List attached as Exhibit 1C to this Resolution, which includes the unappropriation of ARPA funds identified as Excess ARPA Funds in Exhibit 1C; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appropriates the Excess ARPA Funds for 2023 Tribal government expenses and Ataw Miyanasma Early Childhood Proposal costs in the amounts identified in Exhibit 1C; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes its Treasurer, Interim Executive Director and Finance Director to take such further action as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution; MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24072. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.
Other Board Action Items: None
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports. Aaron Ashley, 8/12-16, Tribal Enrollment and ID Cards Conference at Tucson, AZ Corinne Sams (3):1. 8/14-16 Porland for US v. OR 2. 8/20-22 at Portland for CRITFC,15 tribes prep and Policy Meetings. 3. Task Force meeting at Salem. Raymond Huesties, 8/18-21 at NM to attend Ulrich Tribal Summit with Lisa Ganuelas and Paul Rabb. MOTION: Aaron Ashley moves to approve travel reports. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Aaron Ashley,
8/30-9/4 request to attend ATNI Annual Convention. Robert Wilson, 8/22 from 1-4 pm polled personal leave., 8/28 from 3-4 pm polled personal leave. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum. BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Aaron Ashley, ViceChair; Raymond Huesties, Treasurer; Roberta Wilson, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and, Alan Crawford General Council Chairman. Lisa Ganuelas, Member on personal leave. Quorum present.
Agenda Review: Due to funeral services and respect for family action items only. Aaron Ashley asked if defer or action items including WRC and Cayuse Holdings. JD Tovey said he tried contacting both and have not heard back from either entity. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve agenda with action items only and defer other items. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Old Business: None
New Business: Resolution 24-073 BNSF Bridge 00470072.8 Replacement Project: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding the BNSF Railway Bridge 00470072.8 Replacement Project 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 the Memorandum of Agreement and this Resolution; MOTION: Toby Patric moves to adopt Resolution 24-073 Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Resolution 24-075 BIA FY'25 Water Rights Attorney Fees Application: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Request of CTUIR for Use of Appropriated Funds for Attorney Fees for Quantification and Settlement of Tribal Water Rights attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1C to be submitted to the BIA to fund 2025 water rights activities by legal counsel to the Confederated Tribes; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby agrees that it will not use any attorney's fees funding it receives pursuant to the attached Request of CTUIR for Use of Appropriated Funds for Attorney Fees for Quantification and Settlement of Tribal Water Rights to pay for legal services to sue the Federal Government; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize its Chairman or designee to execute and submit the attached Request of CTUIR for Use of Appropriated Funds for Attorney Fees for Quantification and Settlement of Tribal Water Rights to the BIA by the September 13, 2024 deadline; MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-075. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Other Board Action Items: Commission/Committee
Update by Roberta J. Wilson, BOT Secretary: Economic & Community Development
Committee (ECDC), 2-year term, 1 vacancy with two applications from Donald Williams and Robert Van Pelt. ACTION: Don Williams was appointed by secret ballot to ECDC for two-year term, expiring August 27, 2026.
Education & Training Committee (ETC), two-year term, 1 vacancy with two applications from Pam Shippentower and Robert Van Pelt. ACTION: Pam Shippentower was appointed by secret ballot to ETC for two-year term, expiring August 27, 2026.
Law & Order Committee (LOC), two-year term, with three applications from Jiselle Halfmoon, Jerimiah Jones and Robert Van Pelt. ACTION: Jiselle Halfmoon was appointed by secret ballot to LOC for two-year term, expiring August 27, 2026.
Tiicham Conservation District, two-year term with 1 application from Robert Van Pelt.. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to appoint Robert Van Pelt by acclamation to the Tiicham Conversation District for remaining term, expiring February 6, 2025. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Tribal Farm Committee, threeyear term with 1 application from Jeremiah Jones. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to appoint Jerimiah Jones by acclamation to fill the remaining term, expiring March 12, 2026. Alan Crawford seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Terms Expiring: Antone Minthom, Member ofECDC (expires October 4, 2024, Mary Halfmoon, Member of Tiicham Conservation District (expires October 3, 2024). Resignation(s) or Removal(s): None
MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to advertise the following vacancies: 2 positions for CTUIR Culture Coalition, 1 position for Economic & Community Development Committee and 1 position for Tiicham Conservation District and 1 position for Laliik. Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Will advertise the following positions on the public notice: 2 for CTUIR Culture Coalition, to fill a 3-year term, meets as needed. 1 for ECDC, to fill a 2-year term, meets 1st and 3rd Tues. at 9:00 AM.
1 for Tiicham Conservation District, meets 2nd and 4th Tues. 1-2:30 PM. 1 for Laliik (outside tribal entity) TBD.
All applications due Tues. Sept 24 by 4 PM. A work session is scheduled for Fri. Sept. 27 and appointments will be made Mon. Sept. 30.
Other Board Action Items: None
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None
BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Aaron Ashley, 9/6 polled personal leave from 2-4 pm.
Alan Crawford, 10/27 to 11/01 travel to attend NCAI at Las Vegas, NV. Gary Burke, 10/27 to 11/02 travel to attend NCAI at Las Vegas, NV. Lisa Ganuelas, 8/3 polled personal leave from 1-4 pm.
Steven Hart, 8/20 polled personal leave all day. Steven Hart, 9/12 polled personal leave from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Toby Patrick, 8/27 polled personal leave from 7:30 to 10 am. Toby Patrick, 8/30 polled persona leave from 11 am to 2 pm. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to ratify and
approve leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
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16, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum. BOT Present: Aaron Ashley, ViceChairman; Raymond Huesties, Treasurer; Roberta Wilson, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and Alan Crawford General Council Chairman. Gary Burke, BOT Chairman on personal leave. Quorum present.
Agenda Review: Due to funeral services action items only. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to approve agenda. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Proposed Resolutions: None
Other Board Action Items: None
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: None
BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Corinne Sams, polled personal leave for 9/9 pm, 9/11 all day and 9/12 for 35 hrs.
Gary Burke. Birthday leave on 9/20.
Steven Hart, birthday leave on9/27. Steven Hart, travel 10/8-10 meet legislators at Seneca, OR. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to approve leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Ascertainment of Quorum. BOT Present: Gary Burke, BOT Chairman; Aaron Ashley, BOT
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Vice-Chair; Raymond Huesties, Treasurer; Roberta Wilson, BOT Secretary; Lisa Ganuelas, BOT Member; Steve Hart, BOT Member and Alan Crawford, General Council Chairman. Corinne Sams, BOT Member on travel. Toby Patrick, BOT Member on travel. Quorum present.
Agenda Review: Roberta Wilson commented the Entity Reports have been deferred but not on agenda with no clarification from last BOT Meeting on whether to defer or cancel. MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to approve agenda. Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.
Old Business: None
New Business: Resolution 24-076 Fiscal Management Policies: RESOLVED, that the amended Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Fiscal Management Policies, 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. MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-076. Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for – 0 against -1 abstaining (Lisa Ganuelas).
Resolution 24-077 Cayuse Holdings LLC Line of Credit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Loan Agreement by and between Cayuse Holdings and Wells Fargo Bank, and the Security Agreement and Guaranty Agreement by and between the Confederated Tribes and Wells Fargo Bank, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits 1C, 2C and 3C, respectively, and authorizes its Chairman to execute the Security and Guaranty Agreements, or Agreements containing substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the pledge of Tribal account as referenced in Exhibit 4C to provide the collateral to secure the Cayuse Holdings line of credit; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cayuse Holdings shall fully repay the Schwab
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Margin Loan by October 1, 2024; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize its Chairman and Executive Director to take such further action and to execute documents that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
MOTION: Alan Crawford moves to adopt Resolution 24-077. Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 4 for – 0 against – 2 abstaining (Roberta Wilson and Lisa Ganuelas).
Other Board Action Items: Appropriation of Contingency Funds for Enrollment Study: At a BOT work session on Wednesday, September 19th with Toni Minthorn, Enrollment Officer, the BOT approved to appropriate funds to continue with the Population Study.
MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to appropriate $39,805 from the Contingency Funds for the population study to be performed by The Taylor Policy Group. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for – 0 against – 1 abstaining (Lisa Ganuelas).
BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Roberta Wilson, 9/34 to Skamania, WA to attend Housing Summit. MOTION: Steven Hart moves to approve travel report(s). Raymond Huesties seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for –0 against – 1 abstaining (Roberta Wilson).
BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Corinne Sams, 9/18-20, attend CRITFC meeting at Portland. Corinne Sams, travel request to Washington DC for CRITFC from 9/29-10/1.
Roberta Wilson, 9/16 polled personal leave from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Roberta Wilson, 9/24 personal leave from 7:30 am to noon.
Steven Hart, 9/16 polled personal leave from 1:30 to 4 pm.
Toby Patrick, 9/22 to return 9/25 polled travel, at Madras for Willamette Falls Trust Board Retreat. Toby Patrick,10/8-10 travel to Seneca for legislative meeting. MOTION: Raymond Huesties moves to approve leave requests. Steven Hart seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0.
Acosia Red Elk competes during the inaugural Two Cultures, One Community Powwow, Feb. 24, 2024 at the Pendleton Convention Center. WIL PHINNEY | COURTESY TCOC RED ELK CONTINUED PAGE 12
Oregon Historical Society Board President Pete Nickerson presents Chuck Sams with a 2024 Oregon History Makers Award Oct. 6 in Portland. ANDIE PETKUS
In this photo, taken in the 1980s in the Umatilla Tribal Court’s original location (an office inside the reservation gymnasium), Judge David Gallaher, left, and current Chief Judge William Johnson surround the late Chief Judge Raymond “Popcorn” Burke, who was the court’s founding judge. Behind them stands Betsy Showaway, the court’s first clerk. CTUIR | FILE PHOTO
Whitman hosting First Foods fest
Catch a film, learn about tribal conservation efforts and sample a selection of First Foods Nov. 9.
2024 First Foods Festival Schedule: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dogbane Presentation and Cordage Workshop led by Brosnan Spencer (CTUIR), codirector of Naknuwiłama Tiiča’mna: Caretakers of the Land, this hands-on workshop is for Whitman students only; however, the press is welcome to attend and observe.
1–2:20 p.m. Film Screening - Fish War: This documentary explores the struggle of Pacific Northwest tribes to preserve their treaty-reserved fishing rights and the ongoing fight to protect salmon populations.
2:20–3 p.m. Panel: Fish, Water and Treaty Rights: A discussion moderated by Whitman student Henry Roller featuring tribal and local leaders involved in advocacy and environmental conservation.
Panel participants are: CTUIR Youth Council Members Penelope GavinHarvey and Luka Worden; CTUIR Board of Trustees Members Corinne Sams and Toby Patrick; City of Milton-Freewater Public Works Engineering Technician Steven Patten; Kooskooskie Commons Program Coordinator Judith Johnson; and Whitman College Indigenous People’s Education and Cultural Club President Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky.
3-4 p.m. CTUIR First Food Policy Program Presentation: Program staff Althea Huesties-Wolf and Colleen Sanders will share about a pilot project using innovative waste management strategies to support sustainable practices within the CTUIR community.
4–5 p.m. First Foods hors d óeuvres Sampling: Enjoy a tasting of traditional First Foods prepared by Bon Appétit –highlighting water, wild game, berries, roots and fish.
Kola Shippentower walks the runway during the third annual Northwest Native Fashion Show held Oct. 17 in Portland. JARRETT
Lee A. Gavin, whose Indian name is Tikalixnikt (Eagle Circling Overhead), is a Cayuse photographer and artist residing on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. COURTESY PHOTO
Schimmel and Shaul grab state XC berths
Nixyáawii’s Sun Schimmel puts on a burst of speed near the finish line of the boys 1A/2A SD3 District 3 district championships on Nov. 1 at Community Park in Pendleton.
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Weston-McEwen’s Arden Shaul and Heppner’s Jake Wilson race near the finish line of the boys 1A/2A SD3 District 3 district championships on Nov. 1. Wilson took fourth and Shaul fifth and punched their tickets to state. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
Nixyáawii’s Sacas Wildbill puts on a burst of speed near the finish line of the boys 1A/2A SD3 District 3 championships Nov. 1.
Nixyáawii’s Wyatt Withers nears the finish line of the boys 1A/2A SD3 District 3 championships.
Nixyáawii’s Ciicycle Thompson competes in the girls 1A/2A/3A SD3 District 3 championships Nov. 1.
Weston-McEwen’s Tristan Weseman puts on a burst of speed near the finish line of the District 3 championships Nov. 1
Nixyáawii’s Rosaella Salt and Hailey Severe near the end of the girls 1A/2A/3A SD3 District 3 district championships on Nov. 1.
Weston-McEwen’s Alethea Bond PHOTOS BY KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
Heppner’s Lily Nichols runs the District 3 championships Nov. 1. Nichols, the fastest local runner, took fifth with a time of 20:05.9.
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Nixyáawii’s Sun Schimmel earned a trip to state by finishing in the top seven at the 2A/1A Special District 3 championships Nov. 1 in Pendleton. SAMMANTHA McCLOUD | THE CUJ
Sun Schimmel runs the Mustang Invite cross-country 5-kilometer race Oct. 3 at the Thompson Ranch near Heppner. Schimmel took seventh place with a time of 18:49.8. KATHY ANEY | CUJ FILE
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Nixyáawii students celebrate with a photo after completing an escape room challenge. From left to right are Marcella Jack, Penelope Gavin-Harvey, Rosella Salt and Meadow Morris. NCS NEW MEDIA CLASS | COURTESY
Nixyáawii students stand on the highest platform at High Life Adventure Park in Seaside during a summer education trip. From left are Lanae Sampson, Marcella Jack, Aiyana Thompson-Red Elk and Matilda Allen. NCS NEW MEDIA CLASS | COURTESY
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