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Board of Trustees, General Council and CTUIR Youth Council start tenures

The 2021-23 Board of Trustees raise their arms while being sworn in Wednesday, Dec. 1. From left, At Large member Boots Pond, At Large member Lisa Ganuelas, Chair Kat Brigham, Treasurer Sandra Sampson, and At Large member Cor Sams. Cary Rosenbaum photo

By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

MISSION - The culmination of an election season that saw three changes to the Board of Trustees occurred with a swearing-in ceremony Dec. 1 in the rotunda of the Nixyaawii Governance Center. The 2021-23 BOT includes Chair Kat Brigham, Vice Chair Aaron Ashley, Treasurer Sandra Sampson, Secretary Sally Kosey, and At Large Members Cor Sams, Boots Pond, Lisa Ganuelas and Toby Patrick. “We’re looking forward to two more years of making progress and developing, protecting and restoring our Tribal treaty rights on and off the reservation,” Brigham said. “We’ve got a lot of work done this last two years, but I’m also looking forward to the next Board and how we can protect our Tribal treaty rights.” General Council remained the same with Chair Lindsey Watchman, Vice Chair Michael Johnson, Secretary Shawna Gavin and Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl. “I want to pay respect to past Board members. There’s a lot of responsibility at this level. The world’s changing every hour, on the hour,” Watchman said. “We’ve all had resiliency this last two years, and I pray weekly (regarding this pandemic). ... Prayers are for a happy and prosperous 2022.” Also speaking was CTUIR Youth Leadership Council Chair Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky. “Recently we’ve gone through some of the hardest challenges, including a global pandemic,” she said. “During this time, the pandemic has brought to the surface, newer

ABOVE: Board of Trustees Secretary Sally Kosey, At Large member Toby Patrick, and Vice Chair Aaron Ashley. BOTTOM LEFT: Outgoing Board of Trustees members Jill-Marie Gavin Harvey (At Large), Armand Minthorn (At Large) and Jeremy Wolf (Vice Chair) were recognized. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky, the Youth Leadership Council Chair, gave a speech. Cary Rosenbaum photo

See SWEARING IN CEREMONY on page 2A TOP: General Council members sworn in were, from left, Chair Lindsey Watchman, Vice Chair Michael Johnson, Secretary Shawna Gavin and Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl. Cary Rosenbaum photo

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awareness of the mental illness issues and the magnitude and impact on our children and adults. ... Unitedly, we agree this issue is one of the highest concerns of this upcoming year.” Leaders were sworn in following a November election that saw some close races. Brigham tallied more votes (274) than Justin Quaempts (196), Gary Burke (188) and Elwood Patawa (42). Ashley defeated Jill-Marie Gavin Harvey in a tight 368-324 vote. Sampson topped Eugena Stacona 484 votes to 209. Kosey (343 votes) defeated William Sigo IV (195) and David Wolf Jr. (159). And Pond (485), Sams (415), Patrick (415) and Ganuelas (422) garnered more votes than candidates Lawanda Bronson (201), Babette Cowapoo (271), Rosenda Shippentower (269) and Michelle Moses (154). Watchman, the incumbent, defeated Alan Crawford (196) and Andrea Hall (122) to retain the General Council Chair position. The rest of the General Council went unopposed. Two Constitutional Amendments were on the ballot this election cycle. The first proposed Amendment asked voters to add new language describing misconduct of members of the Board of Trustees. The Constitutional Amendment passed by a vote of 511 yes and 168 no.

Members of the 2022 Youth Leadership Council and Junior Youth Leadership Council pose for pictures during the swearing-in ceremony. Dallas Dick Photo

The second proposed Amendment addressed the Amendment process itself to adjust the requirement of a majority vote from 50 affirmative votes to 10 percent of the eligible CTUIR voting population with a three-fifths majority approval for a proposed amendment to pass. The second proposed Constitutional Amendment passed by a vote of 420 yes and 250 no. Exact language for the Constitutional Amendment questions are available on the Notice of General Election posted online at www.

ctuir.org. Of the 2,392 eligible CTUIR voters, 716 voted in this election (540 in person and 176 by absentee ballot). The 2022 Youth Leadership Council includes Pasena-Littlesky, Isabelle LeCornu (Vice-Chair), Ella Stewart (Treasurer), Elsie McKay (Secretary), Summer Wildbill (Publicist), Keyen Singer (Cultural Ambassador), and Members at Large Sky Smith, Muriel Jones-Hoisington, Sunhawk Thomas, Addison Carey, Weptis Brockie, Dia-

mond Greene, Amariana Willingham, Malaya Stanger, Ryelynn Melton and Madison Munoz. The Junior Youth Leadership Council included Teegan Herrera (Chair). Penelope Gavin-Harvey (Vice-Chair), Brooklyn Jones (Treasurer), Victoria Sweowat (Secretary), Malaeloa Malumaleumu (Publicist), Hiyuum Nowland (Cultural Ambassador), Keli Spencer, Cashis Bevis, Sydney Carey and Denise Morning Owl.

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HEALTH Youth vaccinations occur in November as Yellowhawk sees cases drop By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

MISSION - Things have continued to slow down for Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center regarding the battle against COVID-19. November saw a total of five positive cases, up from October’s total of four -- which was a major fall off from the 85 positives just 60 days earlier. It’s good news, “but,” Interim Yellowhawk CEO Aaron Hines said, “we also know holiday gatherings are happening and not everyone will use the caution we have recommended. ... We urge the community to use caution when gathering with people outside of your home.” With Thanksgiving occurring, Hines said it’s “very likely there will be more cases in the coming weeks. ... We are prepared and we are offering testing and vaccines daily in December. If you are feeling ill, our best advice is to get tested -- know for sure and stay home until you know and follow the guidance of our COVID team. “Do not spread the virus by being out in the public.” As of Nov. 30, the United States was searching for traces of the new Omicron variant within its borders. Yellowhawk said it’s frequently concerned by the new variants. “There is so much that is unknown about this virus,” Hines said. “Unfortunately, it is only a matter of time before new variants are in our community. Being prepared is vital. “Prepare by getting vaccinated, using caution when out in public by wearing a mask and keeping distance from those you are not frequently around will help limit people’s exposure. If you are sick, or feel unwell please call and get an appointment to be tested and isolate until

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further notice by your provider.” One successful effort Yellowhawk completed in November was administering nearly 50 pediatric patients. A second shot will occur Dec. 4. Hines said Yellowhawk is still welcoming those that missed their first shot to come get it that day. “Our vaccination team shined today, working hard and making Aaron Hines new friends with our younger age group in the community,” YHTC wrote on its social media page. “A great group today. Don’t forget you can schedule your vaccination by calling us at (541)2408733.” Some CTUIR members like 10-year-old Luka Worden made their own decision to get vaccinated during the event. “Luka is 10 and watches the news and made her own decision to get it as soon as possible to stop the spread and protect others,” her father Aaron Worden said. A new demographic can make their decision now, too. Yellowhawk announced Nov. 30 that employees can now get their third shot booster and their children are eligible for pediatric vaccinations. To increase availability, vaccines are now available at Yellowhawk Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 541-240-8733. As of Nov. 30, Yellowhawk diagnosed a total of 684 cases, including five deaths; conducted 5,635 tests; and reported a known vaccination rate of 48 percent.

Luka Worden, 10, was one of the first area youth to receive their first COVID vaccine in November. Aaron Worden photo

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CTUIR’s Sampson hired as Executive Director By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

MISSION – CTUIR member Don Sampson has been home for a year and is ready to fill a major void within the Tribal organization. Eleven years removed from his last stint as Executive Director, he will fill the same role, becoming the first permanent employee in the position since 2020. “There’s been a lot of growth in the Tribe since I left to Don Sampson start my own business,” he said. ”I’ve been very successful with my business for my 10 years. I returned home after traveling all over and living in different places. “I’ve lived here for about a year now and decided -- while my business is doing well -- I also saw the need my Tribe had for somebody to lead the administration. Plus I got a lot of support and family encouragement to come back and help out because the Tribe had been going through executive directors and interims and there was some level of uncertainty I guess as far as the leadership in the administration. I thought I could come back and help. As a public servant, that’s key in helping our community and on behalf of our Tribal members.” Sampson also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1993 to 1997. He became the Tribe’s E.D. in 2003 after leaving the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, where he served in the same role. He takes over during a COVID-19 pandemic that has partially changed the way the CTUIR government operates. “I applied and was very honored to be selected; I’m very humbled to be selected and take on this responsibility,” he said. “The goal’s to make sure we work first and foremost for our Tribal membership to provide them the best, excellent service we can and support what the Board of Trustees and General Council want to accomplish.” Being away from the area was a good thing, Sampson said, as it allowed him to hear some of the needs in the community. “By not being an administrator or elected official in the Tribe, I’ve been able to hear some of our community needs directly and that’s a fresh perspective I can help bring,” he said. “One of the critical things is to boost morale of employees, follow the direction of the Board and General Council and build a cohesive team. Get our staff working together as one and working in our community.” One priority, Sampson said, is getting employees back to work, physically. The CTUIR was “hamstrung by COVID,” he said. “I understand the concern, but at the same time, we’ve got

to adapt; we’ve got a lot of stuff to get done.” Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham highlighted Sampson’s knowledge, experience and preparation as reasons

he was selected. “After the Board interviewed the fine candidates recommended by our Hiring Team, it was determined that Don’s knowledge, experience, and

preparation for the position of Executive Director is exceptional, as is his familiarity with our government and community,” she said. SAMPSON HIRED on page 19A

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EDUCATION

RESPECT AND RECOGNITION WSU junior Ermia Butler brings awareness to Native American heritage

CTUIR member Ermia Butler, a Washington State University junior, has brought awareness to Native American heritage to the Palouse in Pullman, Wash. Courtesy photo By Alysen Boston of WSU Communications

rom a young age, Ermia Butler knew she would pursue a career that would support her tribe, but she didn’t quite know what it would be. An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Butler grew up in Pendleton, Oregon, on tribal land, where she attended the reservation’s charter school. Her teachers, many of them college-educated, provided her with strong role models and helped her apply to college. “I’m a first-generation student, but in high school I was supported really well,” Butler said. In the United States, only 19% of 18- to 24-year-old Native American students are enrolled in college, according to data from the Postsecondary National Policy Institute. Overall, 41% of Americans in that age group are enrolled in college. “For some Native students, if they do want to attend school and no one can help them, they have to figure it out on their own and struggle with the process,” Butler said. That’s why Butler is part of Multicultural Student Services’ mentor program, where she is paired with a first-year student to help guide them at WSU. “I connected with my mentor really well, she referred me to resources on campus and she was so helpful with everything, like ways to study and be proactive,” Butler said. “She inspired me to be a mentor. My culture is a big part of my life, and I wanted to do everything I could to get involved and spread awareness on campus.” Butler is a junior studying environmental and ecosystem science. She is also co-chair of Ku-AhMah, a Native student organization at WSU named after the Nez Perce word for cougar, and a member of Alpha Pi Omega, the nation’s oldest Native American Greek letter organization. “After graduation, I want to focus on projects like increasing fish habitats, bringing back wildlife, and preserving the land. I also want to work with other tribes and get to know their culture,” Butler said.

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“We’re all the same, but each tribe is a little different in their own way.” In 2018, the Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA) at WSU passed a resolution to change Columbus Day on the second Monday in October to Indigenous Peoples Day, prompting the university to adopt the resolution as well. The GPSA intended the new holiday to encourage students to remember the U.S. government’s colonial legacy, as well as provide WSU students, faculty, and staff a way to connect with today’s Indigenous communities. November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize cultures, contributions, and traditions of Native Americans. “It’s important to respect Indigenous people,

especially since we’re occupying stolen land,” said Butler, who is also president of the Native American Women’s Association. In 1890, Washington state received more than 90,000 acres of Indigenous land to establish WSU. One of the tribes that lived on that land was the Nez Perce, Nimíipuu in their own language, meaning “we, the people.” For non-Native students and faculty, Butler said attending events hosted by Native groups on campus is an easy way to connect and learn. “Get involved with our programs and get to know us,” Butler said. “We do a lot of promoting for our events, but people think that because it’s a Native American event they have to be Native to attend it. But we’re inclusive and welcoming to everyone.”

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EDUCATION

Student recognition given at Wildhorse By the CUJ

PENDLETON - An annual meeting between the Pendleton School District Board of Directors and the CTUIR occured on Nov. 8 at Wildhorse Events Center. There, dozens of Tribal students from multiple schools were recognized for their academic achievements. Students receiving recognition were • Pendleton Early Learning Center’s Josiah Cree Medicine-Minthorn, Emilee Delgado and Tumayis Minthorn. • McKay Creek Elementary’s Riley Cline-Carnes and Traves White. • Sherwood Elementary’s Kieran Brigham, Athena Whiskeyjack, Curtis Logman, Craig Logman and Josh Selam. • Washington Elementary’s Braelyn Thornton, Abner Quaempts, Milena Aguilar, Kateri Jones and Sinaloa Eastwood. • Sunridge Middle School’s Hayden Bonifer, Kamia Dick, Zane Emry, Liana Higheagle, Sheldon Joseph, Gage Anderson and Avery Quaempts. • Pendleton High School’s Greyson Sams, Moisha Sheoships, Rebecca Bearchum, Claire Wildbill, Nolan Enright, Lyle Soaring Eagle and Muriel Jones-Hoisington. • Nixyáawii Community School’s Keyen Singer, Grace Moses-Watchman, Sophie Bronson, Bryson Spino and Enoch Crane.

NCS students honored were Grace Moses-Watchman (left), Keyen Singer (right), Sophie Bronson, Bryson Spino and Enoch Crane. Principal Ryan Heinrich and Lynn Lieuallen, Board Chair of Pendleton School District Board of Directors are also featured.

PHS’ Claire Wildbill

PHS’ Greyson Sams

PHS’ Lyle Soaring Eagle

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PELC’s Josiah Cree Medicine-Minthorn

PELC’s Tumayis Minthorn

Washington’s Abner Quaempts

Washington’s Braelyn Thornton

Washington’s Kateri Jones

PHS’ Muriel Jones-Hoisington

PHS’ Rebecca Bearchum

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EDUCATION STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ryelynn Melton NCS student highlighted in the regional media for activist approach By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

Nixyaawii Community School sophomore Ryelynn Melton has been a newsworthy subject here on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This summer, regional print newspapers and a television station highlighted her courageous story and activist approach. In June, Melton was crowned prom princess at NCS, which was notable due to her identifying as transgender. An extensive feature story followed in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin in August. The attention “was amazing,” Melton said. “I got to spread my voice and really let people know how I feel. I have loved letting people get to know me. If I had one thing that people should know, it’s to make LGBTQ something celebrated.” For someone who dreams of being a social influencer or politician, she’s on the right path. She was at the #NODAPL protests and is a stong advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Nixyaawii Community School student Ryelynn Melton has been a notable area newsmaker in 2021, starting with becoming prom princess in June. Courtesy photo

Women (MMIW). She’s taken that mentality into her school and Tribal community. “My goals as a student at NCS are to spread awareness about homophobia and transphobia that exist in our tribe

that people don’t see,” she said. Her teacher at NCS, Nicci Harrison, said Ryelynn is “self-confident and proud of who she is. She clearly desires to be an advocate for the LGBTQUIA2S+ community. She has communicated

with me that our ELA curriculum needs more diversity in that area, and I have been working to incorporate literature that features LGBTQUIA2S+ characters. Ryelynn’s strength and advocacy at such a young age are admirable.” Melton has noticed support from adults in the community, but not necessarily their children, which upsets her. “I have lots of parents who support me,” she said, “but they have no idea their kids hate me and talk about me. If I would want them to know anything it’s that I’m a human and should have the chance to be known.” Her father, Randall Melton, is proud of the way she has found happiness in her identity. Ryelynn is “comfortable with letting people know who she (is),” Melton said. “She feels comfortable with herself. For us, she’s still Ryelynn.” Reflecting on a 2021 that saw her soar into the public eye, Ryelynn Melton hopes to shape her own image. “My goals are to try to let people know who I am and the issues I am passionate about,” she said. “I want people to know me. Instead of knowing I’m trans, people I’ve grown up with don’t talk to me anymore and it makes me sad because I’m a regular person.”

Happy Holidays! Wishing you a healthy 2022

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PROGRAM UPDATE Confederated Umatilla Journal The monthly newspaper for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

STAFF All Nixyaawii Community, Recently on November 4-5, 2021, we hosted a Judges’ Forum for Tribal, State and Federal Judges. Its purpose was to discuss mutual concerns and challenges facing all courts and governments. We have been a member of this forum since it was created in 2016. It includes representatives of all Tribes in Oregon.

I thank the Board of Trustees, General Council, Interim Executive Director Teara Farrow Ferman and staff, Julie Taylor and DCFS, Susan Johnson and Rob Johnson with the Transit Program, Bus Tour Guide Matthew Johnson, Tamastlikt Tour Guide Randall Melton, Forum Coordinator Louisa Allman, Wildhorse Gaming Resort and Wild-

horse Foundation and all of the Tribal Court staff for their generosity and efforts in sponsoring this forum. It was well attended, including Chief Justice Martha Walters of the Oregon Supreme Court. Thank you so much for showing our generosity as a community. Chief Judge William D Johnson Umatilla Tribal Court

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you to those who attended our 50th anniversary celebration!

We would like to thank everyone for a successful 50th Anniversary Celebration. We are grateful for all of the kind words and gifts. We couldn’t have pulled this off without the hunters, cooks and set-up crew. Qeciyewyew! Tom and Diane Pierre

Thank you BMCC guest speakers

Thank you to the guest speakers for Blue Mountain Community College Native American Heritage Month Speaker Series. Special thanks to Shana McConville Radford, Alx Kujana, Charles Woods III and Nicole Whiskeyjack and family, Michael R. Johnson, Fred Hill, Gabe Minthorn, and Mildred Quaempts. Nchi Kwathla. Annie Smith BMCC Native American Liaison

To the voters: Thank you!

To CTUIR Members, I would like to thank you, and express how happy I am for your support and vote as your reelected Board of Trustees Chair. I want to thank all those who stepped up for our Tribal elections. I’d also like to thank my girls and Cheryl Shippentower for helping me with my flyer, Peighton Campbell and Max Maddern for my video, Peggy Bronson, Bobbie and Brian Connor, Cor and Ruth

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Sams, Mona Yager, Daniel Brigham, and Angelica and Chris Ancheta for granting me permission to place my signs on your property. It is an honor to represent the CTUIR and I am looking forward to working for you for the next two years. Thank you all very much! Kat Brigham

Quaempts thanks voters

Greetings and Happy Holidays. I want to personally thank each and every one of my supporters, especially over these past few months along the campaign trail. We overall ran a great campaign, had an amazing message with true vision, and was allowed to show it was truly about “us & we”. I was also allowed during this campaign the opportunity to show I was ready and able to return from my leave of absence from CTUIR leadership and the BOT due to my back surgeries and spinal fusion, and I’m truly grateful for that chance. But, it just wasn’t the right time, and that’s okay. I have nothing but love and respect for each and every one of our CTUIR tribal members. Thank you to all the those individuals that exercised their rights and voted in this election, and thanks to all the candidates that put their names in the hat, it was such a fun experience with every one of you. Always remember that our voices matter, no matter what…and that we’re in this together. Best wishes in the New Year, Justin E. Quaempts X-2619

Kosey thanks supporters

Thank You my People Thank you everybody who supported me in this election. I will try my hardest to make sure all tribal members are served. My heart is always to make sure we are working towards unity within in Tribe, and supporting programs, providing services, making good sound decision on any plans for the Tribe, that includes, passing Resolution . We have accomplished a lot this last term, and I’m sure we will continue to move forward this next term. Thank you General Council members for all your support in getting me re-elected. Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary

Bronson thanks CTUIR voters

I would like to thank all the CTUIR-voters who exercised their right in this year’s elections, especially those who supported by campaign. It’s always a hustle for petitions and votes, I enjoy getting out to see you all. Even if you didn’t vote for me, you did get out and vote your due diligence is what counts. In 2024, I hope we can work to achieve a bigger turnout. Perhaps an in person vote at the Longhouse, count them in person, and eliminate the mail in ballots all together. It may be wishful thinking but that’s my goal is to get people here to vote. Again, thank you for your support, Happy Holidays. Lawanda Bronson

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TRIBAL NEWS |

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Chuck Sams is now in charge of 423 sites, includin

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CTUIR member Chuck Sams made history with his confirmation as National Park Service Director. Associated Press photo

By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

How many times can you link the word “history” with Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III? First, the nomination for National Park Service Director as the first Native American candidate. Then, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approval. And now, the Senate vote to confirm his role. He’s in -- by unanimous confirmation -- and will be the 19th Director in history. Sams will become the first Native American ever to lead the agency in its 105-year existence after being nominated in August by President Biden. “I am deeply honored to have been confirmed by the United States Senate and in being President Biden’s appointee as the 19th Director of the National Park Service,” Sams told the CUJ on Nov. 19. “I am also very deeply appreciative of the support, guidance and counsel of my Tribal elders and friends throughout my professional career. I look forward to carrying on the responsibility of being a good steward of our natural resources and in joining the dedicated and dynamic staff of the National Park Service.” The NPS hasn’t had a confirmed Director since the Obama Administration. The agency manages 423 sites, including 63 national parks, that see hundreds of millions of annual visits across all 50 states. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) said Sams is the right nominee to lead the NPS in a statement following the confirmation. “Chuck is a role model in the stewardship of American land and waters, wildlife and history,” he said. “And now thanks to the Senate’s unanimous decision to confirm his nomination, Congress and park-goers will have someone steady and experienced to rely on in the years ahead.” Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-WV), who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that oversees the Park Service, said Sams will bring an important perspective to the NPS. “I look forward to working with him to ensure our iconic national parks are protected for generations to come,” he said. As the agency’s first Senate-confirmed NPS Director in five years, Sams will oversee more than 131,000 square miles of parks, monuments, battlefields and other landmarks, as well as nearly 20,000 employees who are permanent, temporary or seasonal. CTUIR Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham praised Sams for his history-making efforts. “I’m very proud, and I think it’s very exciting that we have a tribal member who’s first in history to be in charge of our National Park Service,” Brigham told the Associated Press following the confirmation. “He knows how important our land is. He knows that we need to protect our land, not only for today, but for our children’s children.”

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WILSON CENTER PANELIST Nearly 1,000 people RSVP’d for a Nov. 2 Wilson Center panel -- “The Use of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in Climate Change Strategies” -- that included Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham (top right) “Tribal People have learned to take care of the land because our land took care of us,” said Brigham during the 72-minute session. Also on the panel were Dalee Sambo Dorough (bottom, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council and host Lauren Risi. The Woodrow Wilson Center has more than 66,000 subscribers on YouTube. YouTube Screenshot

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piritually, the Tribes do not separate themselves from the surrounding natural world. Individuals have a personal relationship with the Creator through the sweathouse and individual Weyekin. Larger groups reinforce this personal relationship with the land and the Creator in the long house. The longhouse is the community center where Indian people come together as a community to practice religion, to mourn, to socialize, and to celebrate the occasion. “A Brief History of the CTUIR.”

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CULTURE NBC news highlights locals for Native American Heritage Month By The CUJ

MISSION - NBC’s Tri-Cities affiliate (KNDU) was in town for a three-segment feature on the CTUIR for Native American Heritage Month in November. Among the interviewees was Nixyaawii Community School student Keyen Singer, who spoke of the responsibility of being Native American. “Being Native American is a responsibility,” she said. “It’s a part of keeping my culture alive and making sure I get through the modern world where white people or colonizers didn’t want us to do. So being a Native American is part of being a person because we are alive and still living on reservations today.” Latis Nowland, a senior at NCS, sang a Tribal song. Nowland said the heritage month “doesn’t mean anything to me because I like being a Native American every single day,” she said. “Every single second of my life. Some people out there have no idea we’re still living, so it’s such a great opportunity to have our culture, our language being put on a camera and out to the world.” CTUIR member Alan Crawford was also interviewed as dancers moved around the NCS gym with a drumming. “That’s what we’re doing, practicing,” he said. “You’ve heard the phrase, practice makes you good. For our way of life, practice makes permanent that we can have that in our mind and pass

Parr receives award as distinguished student By the CUJ

PHOENIX - Aiden Parr was selected as one of 16 Distinguished Students by Brophy College Preparatory School. “Given the fact that your teachers and counselors selected you from among all the many qualified students in your Aiden Parr class, this is truly quite an honor,” the school wrote to Parr. In order to achieve the distinction, students must be “exemplary representatives of Brophy College Preparatory, demonstrate outstanding effort in school, achieve a solid record of participation in co-curricular activities and establish a record of service to not only the Brophy community but the greater community as well,” according to the school. An award presentation will be held on Dec. 2.

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ABOVE: Nixyaawii Community School student Keyen Singer explains the responsibility of being a Native American in today’s society to NBC’s Tri Cities affiliate, KNDU. BELOW: NCS senior Latis Nowland spoke her opinion of Native American Heritage Month. Courtesy photos

it on. Whip man. Long ago we were told as a people you can’t do that no more.”

CTUIR member Fred Hill said “Just like the name of this school, Nixyaawii,

it’s a way to teach that we have the original names of our places here.” Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center was also featured. “It’s also good to remember that we’re not just Native American this month, we’re Native American every day of our lives,” Yellowhawk COVID Support Tech Kelsey Burns said. “This is the way we are every day. A saying I’ve always learned growing up: We’re never going to fade.” Sierra Quaempts, a Traditional Health Worker at Yellowhawk, said “We dance, we make sure we are dressed how we’re supposed to be dressed, we wear our hair long to represent our culture as well. And so I think doing those things shows kids they can also do it.” J’Shon Thompson, a Traditional Health Worker at Yellowhawk, said it was a whole different opportunity to teach her children about Native American heritage. “The fact that Pendleton School District is also acknowledging the fact that we are here, we get to share with them our culture and our ways,” she said. Kathleen Elliott, a Purchasing Officer for Yellowhawk, said “Some of us in my age group understand our culture and what being Indian means to us, and I think that we need to remind our children to take pride in themselves, that’s the most important thing because they come from very proud heritage.”

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CTUIR members recall the legacy of ‘xeelayc’ By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ

Tribal elders called him xeelayc (heli-k), because he was persistent, even bothersome. Linguist Noel Rude wore the Indian name as a badge of honor on his mission to save an endangered language. He came to the CTUIR just in time, when fluent Umatilla elders were in relative abundance. And he retired after many of them passed away. Rude, a former CTUIR Language Department employee who authored the Umatilla Dictionary, passed away Nov. 11, according to family members. He had a reputation as a walking repository of many elders’ testaments and ‘deep’ language in the Sahaptin dialects, Nez Perce, Umatilla, and Walla Walla. Rude was a graduate of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon in 1985. He became the CTUIR’s linguist in the mid 1990s, and worked with CTUIR elders and language program for over 20 years to document and revitalize all three languages. Thomas Morning Owl, the CTUIR’s General Council Interpreter, was a teenager when he first met Rude, who later became his mentor. “A lot of his insights and his teaching was hands-on, everyday basis for me,” Morning Owl said. “I, not having formalized my edu-

fluent speakers existed. “His documentary efforts were extremely timely in the fact that he was able to work with some of the last of the first language elders that were passing one, by one, by one, until it came to a point where his efforts are the bulk of what will be taken into the future,” Morning Owl said. “He was tenacious in the fact that he didn’t give up on anyone that had the language. He said he would work with the most princely of people clear down to the person who’s in the gutter, because as long as they have the language, they have an importance that needs to be shared for the future.” Morning Owl said Rude’s work will be appreciated by generations to come. “His work as a pioneering Tribal linguist will give us a resource, a corpus of work that will withstand the test of time,” he said. The efforts that he has inspired within our own community to realize the importance of texts, the importance of documentation, the importance of recordings, that was carried out in a diligent manner, provides a uniform source to reference in generations to come. “He’ll be missed, not only in the linguistic community, but within the brotherhood of dedicated language keepers, both nationally and internationally, tribally and inter-tribally.” CTUIR elder Antone Minthorn said Rude had the ability to write a speech in Indian. Rude offered Minthorn, a former

“He didn’t give up on anyone that had the language. He said he would work with the most princely of people clear down to the person who’s in the gutter, because as long as they have the language, they have an importance that needs to be shared for the future. Thomas Morning Owl cation in a higher institute of study, I believe that my linguistic acumen was elevated on par with any college trained linguist. ... He was a friend, he was a mentor, he was an inspiration to me, personally.” Rude and Morning Owl worked together in the 90s with the advent of the Tribe’s Language Program. “He broke barriers when it comes to linguistic study,” he said. “Many of our Tribal elders were quite reticent to commit to the process of preserving what he was able to, break those boundaries and make in-roads into our community as a young linguist. ... He was right at the cusp of the initials efforts to make us realize how important our language was. “It’s made us realize it’s a national treasure, Tribal treasure, community treasure.” Rude was also a person who saw potential in every Tribal member who had a small fraction of the language he might be able to extract -- at a time that many more

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Board of Trustees member, a speech, which he didn’t take -- saying in November, it was one of his biggest regrets as a Tribal leader. Rude’s work with the Umatilla Dictionary was touted with a Choice Review, which stated, “The fruit of decades of collaboration between fluent native speakers and professional scholars, including linguists, anthropologists, and botanists, this monumental work is crucial for transmitting the traditional complexities of Umatilla to younger generations. This painstaking labor of love exemplifies the very best results achievable through intensive, long-term cooperation among specialists in diverse fields. It will undoubtedly prove of great value to scholars both outside and within Oregon’s native communities and to libraries maintaining Native American collections, as it provides the cornerstone to all future efforts to foster the Umatilla language.”

Linguist Noel Rude works through Umatilla Language phrases on a whiteboard back in 2014. Rude, who authored the Umatilla Dictionary, passed away in November. Courtesy photo

Edition: Wiyáˀuyt̓al (Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit), haˀóqoy (weyiiletpuutímt)

Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit

weyiiletpuutímt

English

Púuy

póhoy

Snow (on the ground)

Ipúuyša.

hiweyéhnece.

It is snowing.

Wawúkya

wewúkiye

Elk, Bull elk

Tašímka

tašíipx

Cow elk

K̓ayík

qeˀéyix

Elk calf

Twínpaš

tim̓úuni

Rifle

Walsáycas

titwáatit

Coyote stories, Legends

Šapášukʷatapam

cóokwanoˀqa

You should know

šínmataš wá náymuma.

ˀimím neqceˀéce.

who your people are.

haˀóqoy

December

Wiyáˀuyt̓al

(Comes from wiyáˀuyi “to go

(Means “season of elk calf,

first”, referring to December as

foaling season”, referring to

marking the year’s beginning)

December as this time of year)

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Sampson, upon being hired, said in a statement, “I am very grateful to the Board of Trustees for their trust and I am honored to serve my people of the Walla Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla and our Tribal government in the best way that I can. I believe first and foremost that we defend and restore our treaty reserved rights and natural resources. I will strive for excellence in health, education, employment, housing, and other critical services for all of our Tribal citizens – youth and elders. It is important to perpetuate and restore our languages, cultural life-ways, and aboriginal homelands long into the future. Further, we must prepare our community for climate resiliency – now. And most important, I am committed to building and being part of a cohesive team with the Board of Trustees, the General Council, Commissions and Committees, our community, and our tribal employees to make this happen.” The Office of the Executive Director serves as the direct liaison between the Board of Trustees and tribal government staff. As Executive Director,

Sampson will oversee the work of the approximately 560 current employees of the Confederated Tribes’ tribal government. The operating budget of the CTUIR government for 2022 is projected at approximately $137 million. This does not include the expenditures of other non-government tribally-owned entities, including Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Cayuse Holdings, Nixyáawii Community Financial Services, and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center. CTUIR is in the process of restructuring the Office of the Executive Director as the Board has approved the addition of a second Deputy Executive Director in 2022. The Board also approved several new additional staff positions in a number of Departments. Sampson will be able to interview and select his two Deputies once the job descriptions for those positions are posted. Sampson said “I am confident we will fill these important positions with qualified tribal members. Tribal preference is a priority for the Board of Trustees and will be for me as well.”

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CTUIR women’s basketball players Ashlyn Wallace (Idaho) and Milan Schimmel (Florida Gulf Coast University) have tested out their new jerseys this season. Wallace, a freshman from Clarkston, Wash., is averaging 10 minutes per game for the Vandals. She’s hit four 3-pointers across a 4-game stretch to start the season as a true freshman. Idaho, however, is just 1-5 to start the year. Schimmel, a senior with another season of eligibility following this year, is averaging just 4 minutes per game for her new team. The highlight thus far was her 18-minute, 5-point, 5-rebound, 2-assist performance versus Florida Memorial on Nov. 11. FGCU, though, is a tough team to find minutes on Milan Schimmel for the newcomer. The Eagles are 7-0 with a notable victory over Louisiana State University. The undefeated start is the second best in the history of the FGCU women’s program, and has them ranked No. 22 in the latest national coaches poll. With Schimmel -- who averaged 5.7 pts, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and shot 46.2 percent from deep last season for the University of Cincinatti -- FGCU has the depth to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. FGCU went 26-3 last season, losing to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament.

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Sampson named to Self-Governance PROGRESS Act By The CUJ

Board of Trustees Treasurer Sandra Sampson was named as an alternate for the Department of the Interior’s Self-Governance PROGRESS Act. The committee will develop regulations to implement the Practical Reforms and Other Goals to Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Deterimination for Indian Tribes Act of 2019. “This document solicits comments on the proposed membership and the proposal to establish the Committee and invites additional nominations for Committee members who will adequately represent the interests that are likely to be significantly affected by the proposed rule,” the Department of the Interior document states. “The objectives of the Committee are to represent the interests that will be significantly affected by the final regulations, negotiate in good faith, and reach consensus, where possible, on recommendations to the Secretary for the proposed regulations.” The proposed committee includes Jamestown S’Klallam’s W. Ron Allen, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s Melanie Benjamin, Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes’ Richard Peterson, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Michael Dolson, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Melanie Fourkiller, Karuk Tribe’s Russel Attebery, and Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Karen Fierro. Sampson is listed as an alternate alongside Oneida Nation’s Jennifer Webster, Sitka Tribe’s Gerry Hope, Chippewa Cree Tribe’s Jody LaMere, Sac and Fox Nation’s Jacklyn King, Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes’ Will Micklin, and Puyallup Tribe’s Annette Bryan. A comment period on the proposal lasts until Dec. 23.

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Notice of Proposed Changes to 2021-2022 Treaty Big Game Hunting Regulations for Public Comment Pursuant to authorities outlined in Section 2of the Fish and Wildlife code of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), the CTUIR Fish and Wildlife Commission opens the 30 day comment period on proposed changes to the treaty hunting regulations for 2021-2022. The proposed changes include changes to the bison hunting regulations for 2022. At the end of the 30-day comment period, the Commission may adopt the proposed changes, adopt as modified in response to comments or suspend the changes.

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Denise Morning Owl, 12, got her first kill recently. Her parents are Ernie and Shelly Morrison of Pendleton. Denise’s sisters are Ceci & Jillian Morning Owl, and Alex Nilo of the CTUIR. “Denise has been preparing and has built up excitement this year as it’s a special occasion on her growth as a ‘junior elder!’ I’m so proud of you sister!” Alex told the CUJ.

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MISSION - Cayuse Holdings invites the community to learn about career opportunities and company growth at a pair of virtual open houses on January 13. Over the past three years, Cayuse has tripled its revenue and doubled its workforce by expanding into the government-contracting arena. The free, virtual event is being called “Cayuse NOW! (New Opportunities, Wow!)” according to Debra Croswell, Executive Managing Director at Cayuse Shared Services. She explained that Cayuse is a much larger and different company now that when it first started in 2006, and the community now has access to a wide variety of career opportunities. According to Cayuse Government Services Executive Managing Director Randy Willis, “Many of our federal jobs are performed at client sites across the United States, such as military locations. However, we have won an expansion contract for the Department of Defense and in 2022 we will expand the job opportunities at our Umatilla Reservation headquarters.” The online open house sessions will provide the first of several opportunities to learn about the new jobs, company benefits, and current job openings, which range from entry level to management positions. The event will feature presentations from executive leadership, team leads, recruiters and others who will also answer questions from participants. Everyone is welcome to participate in the event, which will be held twice on January 13 to provide double the opportunity to attend. The same information will be presented in each session. Attendees of the event will be eligible for door prizes, including gift cards from Arrowhead Travel Plaza, Hamley’s Steakhouse, Wildhorse Resort and more. To register for the event and learn Wenyi more, go toChris www.cayusejobs.com.Tammy Lau Johnson CayuseSchwartz Holdings and its subsidiarContracts Coordinator Org. Dev. Director ies employ approximately 500Executive people Assistant Government Team Team on the Umatilla Commercial Team who areSupport stationed Reservation, around the United States and overseas. For more information Join our team! We have dozens of jobs open each month: about the company, go to www. Bus. Dev. Director; Contracts Specialist; Graphics cayuseholdings.com or find them on Specialist; Jr. Project Manager; Help Desk Agent; LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram as PC Technician; Cayuse Holdings. Program Manager; Desktop IT Technician on

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Iniciado en 1988 y celebrado el 1 de diciembre, el Día Mundial del SIDA fue la primera vez que se observó un día de la salud a nivel mundial. El día mundial del SIDA es una Iniciado enque 1988 y el celebrado 1 en de solidaridad diciembre,para el Día Mundial delviven oportunidad para todo mundo se el una apoyar a quienes con elfue VIHla / SIDA, tal como parase recordar a quienes la vida a causa de esta enSIDA primera vez que observó un díaperdieron de la salud a nivel mundial. En este en y EOCIL, honramos losdiciembre, casi 38 millones de personas que Iniciado endía, 1988 celebrado el 1ade el Día Mundial del viven Elfermedad. día mundial del SIDA es una oportunidad para que todo el mundo se con el VIH y renovamos nuestro compromiso de apoyar a nuestras diversas comunidades. SIDA fue la que primera vez que se/aSIDA observó un día con devidas laelsalud nively tal mundial. una solidaridad para quienes viven VIH SIDA, como Las en personas viven conapoyar el VIH están viviendo más/ a largas saludables El mundial SIDA es una oportunidad para de que todoenfermedad. el la mundo seEnNaquedía nunca ”, dijo Frank Oldham, Jr., presidente ejecutivo de Asociación para recordar a del quienes perdieron la vida ay director causa esta cionalen desolidaridad Personas conpara SIDA. “Es más importante que nunca estado una apoyar quienes con de elconocer VIH / su SIDA, talserológicomo este día, en EOCIL, honramos a alos casi 38viven millones personas que co. Las muertes por SIDA han disminuido constantemente en los últimos años y con las para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida a causa de esta enfermedad. En viven con el VIHdeytratamiento, renovamosestamos nuestrodemostrando compromiso a nuestras nuevas terapias que deapoyar hecho somos más grandes este día, en EOCIL, honramos a los casi 38 millones de personas que que el SIDA. Ahora es el momento de realizar la prueba, tomar el control en el Día Naciodiversas comunidades. nal de con la Prueba delyVIH y más allá.nuestro Todos loscompromiso días son días de de pruebas. viven el VIH renovamos apoyar a nuestras

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With Honor and Respect the sons and family of the late Chief Jesse Jones Jr. invite you to attend the one year Memorial on December 18, 2021 9 am CTUIR Longhouse Mission, Oregon Stone Setting is December 17, 2021 Tutuilla Presbyterian Church cemetery 9 am (Tribal law regarding covid safety will be followed) For information - Buck Jones 971-2212546

COMMUNITY ocal Organizations To Host Free L Community Christmas Dinner Press Release

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Community Action Coalition, Salvation Army, and CAPECO are working together to provide a FREE community Christmas dinner for the Pendleton and CTUIR communities. Community members can pick up to-go style dinners at the Pendleton Salvation Army on Saturday, Dec. 25th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Additionally, the Pendleton Community Action Coalition will be coordinating with the Salvation Army, CAPECO, CTUIR DCFS, and Yellowhawk's Senior

SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS KEY NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD HELP: BUILD ANTIBODIES AND NEW IMMUNE SYSTEM CELLS REGULATE IMMUNE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS BUILD HEALTHY SKIN HELP WOUNDS HEAL PROTECT CELLS FROM DAMAGE

VITAMIN C citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale

VITAMIN D salmon, tuna, egg yolks, fortified foods like milk or cereals, and sunshine (10-15 minutes daily)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandma Tessie Love the whole family! December 2021

Program to compose a delivery list. You can make a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation towards this event through CAPECO. You can send check to: CAPECO 721 SE 3rd St, Suite D Pendleton, OR 97801 Or you can donate through their website at: https://www.capeco-works.org/ donate.html Please put Christmas Dinner on all donations. Facebook Event: https:// fb.me/e/2Zsa58OCn

VITAMIN A many red and orange foods including sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, cantaloupe, pumpkin as well as other foods like spinach, broccoli, eggs, fortified foods

ZINC lean meats, poultry, shellfish, seeds, whole grains, legumes, eggs

VITAMIN E nuts, seeds, vegetable oil, avocado, broccoli, spinach

PROTEIN eggs, milk, yogurt, fish, lean meats, poultry, beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds

TRY TO EAT A VARIETY FROM ALL FOOD GROUPS TO GIVE YOUR BODY THESE KEY NUTRIENTS REGULARLY. For nutrition questions or to make a nutrition consultation appointment, please contact Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center dietitian, Dusty Dressler, RDN DustyDressler@yellowhawk.org or 541.240.8524

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Kayak Public Transit celebrates 20 years Press Release

Kayak Public Transit is celebrating their 20th anniversary! Since 2001, Kayak Public Transit has become the regional transit leader by fulfilling their mission of providing the public with transportation options for employment, education, health care, shopping, and personal services. While some anniversary celebration events and activities are ongoing, a large celebration will be scheduled in the coming months as COVID restrictions allow. Please stay tuned to Kayak Public Transit’s social media accounts for more information as it becomes available. The first route, which would eventually become the Mission Metro, operated from the Umatilla Indian Reservation to Pendleton three times a day. Since that time, Kayak Public Transit has grown to 7 routes that spans 18 cities, towns and communities, and 4 counties in Northeastern Oregon and Southwestern Washington. These routes include service to LaGrande which started in 2008 in coordination with Community Connections. In 2009, Kayak started providing services to Hermiston, Pilot Rock and Walla Walla. In 2017, the Hermiston HART contracted with the City of Hermiston to provide public transit services within their city limits. Current planning includes expansion to the Port of Morrow and the City of Boardman which will be expected in the next two years. The full list of communities include: Mission, Tutilla, Pendleton, Meacham, LaGrande, Adams, Athena, Weston, Milton-Freewater, College Place, Walla Walla, Pilot Rock, Echo, Stanfield, Hermiston, McNary, Umatilla and Irrigon. Kayak has also seen some impressive growth and milestones over the years including ridership growing from 45 riders in 2001 to 105,961 riders in 2019 (pre-COVID record). The program has also grown from a single leased bus to a fleet of 15 buses and vans. In 2014 the Transit Center and bus barn was constructed to provide operational support and improved quality control on maintenance and servicing. More recently, Kayak Public Transit celebrated their one millionth rider in 2018. Kayak Public Transit is primarily funded by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Funds, including the new Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF), additional funds include Federal grants, and local funds from the CTUIR and jurisdictional partners. Kayak Public Transit would like to thank their key partners and supporters that have been instrumental in the success of the service in the last 20 years and for the next 20+ years!

A Kayak transit bus waits for riders outside of Nixyaawii Governance Center in Mission. Kayak celebrated 20 years in November. Courtesy photo

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM TERF

Notice: The residential route service for the week of Christmas will run one day ahead of schedule.

Himéeqis qeciyéw’yew, óykalo íinim himyúume (…a big thank you, to all my relations)

First of all, Congratulations to all incoming BOT members.

I look forward to working alongside each of you the next 2 years; and will miss the mentorship from Armand, Jeremy & Jill-Marie.

Second, I am humbled by your votes of confidence in me…to

serve as your General Council Chairman. It is a responsibility I do not take lightly; and stand-by readily…to help our People.

Together, our small Nixyáawii nation survived the pandemic; now

we are poised to build-up our community more resilient than ever before. However, it will take all of us to do so…General Council, Board of Trustees, 1800 staff, parents, elders and our youth.

Blessings to each of you & your households during the holidays.

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Nixyáawii Neighborhood - coming in 2022 Press Release

Nixyáawii – the 13-acre neighborhood located south of Nixyáawii Education Center and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is estimated to begin construction of infrastructure in March of 2022, with lots available for construction starting mid-summer. The Nixyáawii Neighborhood will allow CTUIR Tribal Members to build homes and live on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The neighborhood will offer residents the flexibility to build and own a home that suits their own needs, while also providing a walkable atmosphere with a neighborhood pocket park, easy access to work, school, health, and to transit. The design is meant to be flexible and allows for future extensions as the community grows. The individual lots will include stub outs for water, sewer, gas, electricity and fiber. In September and October, the CTUIR Board of Trustees approved the 99-year residential leases that will be used in the neighborhood, along with the base Consideration and Annual Subdivision Assessment (ASDA) fees for the leases. The Nixyáawii Marketing Team is busy finalizing the steps Tribal Members can use to acquire a lease at Nixyáawii. They are currently seeking feedback from community members on how to determine the final lessee for the most sought-after lots in the new subdivision. Please consider taking their short survey, which is available on the homepage of the Nixyáawii website at www.nixyaawii.com. “Housing has been a Priority for the Tribal Community and the Board of Trustees for many years, if not generations," said J.D. Tovey III, Planning Director for CTUIR. “For a long time it has been difficult for Tribal Members

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to actually live on the reservation – this has been because of fractionation, high land prices, or construction barriers such as wells and septic tanks. This neighborhood aims to be the first of many projects in the coming years to help alleviate as many of those barriers as possible.” “The path to homeownership can be complex, but also very rewarding,” said Pam Ranslam, Homeownership Program Manager for Nixyáawii Community

Financial Serves. “Getting organized is key to making a smooth process.” Interested parties should be prepared to go through all the steps of a mortgage loan process including reviewing credit history, pre-qualification and pre-approval of a loan. For now, interested Tribal Members can start the process by filling out their Eligibility Verification Form (available on the Nixyáawii website), and by ex-

ploring their financing options with organizations like Nixyáawii Community Financial Services. The Nixyáawii Marketing Team also plans to hold additional open houses and information sessions in the coming months. To receive updates about events and other information as it is released, please check out the website www.nixyaawii. com and to sign up for their newsletter.

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LOCAL NEWS TERO Offering Chain Up Permits for I84 and Arrowhead Truck Plaza Press Release

Ice Scraper 10” $1.69 $1.49

Extension Cord 9’ $4.59 $3.54

Chow Mein Teriyaki Chicken 4oz $1.29 $1.09

Johnny’s® Season Salt 4.75oz $3.39 $1.99

TreeTop® Apple Sauce 24oz $2.59 $2.09

Cup o Noodles 2.25oz $.89 $.69

Lipton® Onion/Chicken Soup Mix 2oz $2.69 $2.19

Bush’s® Baked Beans Original 28oz $3.79 $3.19

Reser’s® Dips Variety 8oz $1.89 $1.69

Italian Spaghetti Sauce Mix 1.5oz $1.99 $1.90

Napoleon® Smoked Oysters 3.75oz $2.69 $2.29

The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) is offering chain up permits to tribal members for Interstate 84 and the Arrowhead Truck Plaza. Only one permit will be issued per tribal member who can have one assistant to chain up vehicles. TERO issues five chain up permits for I84 while the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) issues five separate permits, also for I84. Permittees are able to provide chain up assistance on I84 from exit 216 to the Hilgard exit 252 west of La Grande.

Vlasic® Sweet Gherkins 16oz $4.29 $3.49

Werner® Assorted Jerky 2.4oz $5.99 $5.59

CTUIR Notice to Purchase In the Matter of the Estate of:

Raymond Victor Johnson Jr.

Probate No: ͲͲͲͳʹ͹ʹ͹͸

Identification No: ͳͶͷ ͲͲʹʹ͹͹

Allotment:

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Cream of Wheat® 28oz $5.69 $5.09

Jet-Puffed® Mini Marshmallows 10oz $2.69 $1.99

Nesquik® 9.3oz $4.39 $3.99

Aquafresh® Tooth Paste 5.6oz $3.59 $2.99

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NEW STORE HOURS

Monday – Saturday 7am – 8pm | Sunday 9am – 5pm 46493 Mission Rd. Pendleton, OR 97801 • 541-276-9082

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Owned and Operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

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Equivalent Share Acres:

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Lila Lois Martinez Aggregate Share:

$ 57.86

Total:

Identification No: ͳͶͷ ͲͲʹͺͳͻ

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Tribe: Fair Market Value:

(Share Acres : Total Acres)

Probate No: ͲͲͲͳͶͷͳʹʹ

ͷ͸Ǧ Helados® Ice Cream Bars 4oz $1.29 $1.19

Aggregate Share:

In the Matter of the Estate of:

Allotment:

Fiorucci® Meat, Cheese, Fruit Variety 1.5oz $2.99 $2.09

For the Arrowhead Truck Plaza, TERO will issue five (5) permits to provide chain up assistance in the plaza property only. The same terms and conditions apply as the I84 chain up permits. TERO will monitor chain up activity for the Arrowhead Truck Plaza. Any person with a chain up permit caught violating the terms and conditions of the permit can have them revoked. If you are interested in a chain up permit for either I84 or Arrowhead, contact the TERO office at 541-429-7506 or at TEROstaff.com.

Tribe:

Equivalent Share Acres:

Fair Market Value:

(Share Acres : Total Acres)

Ͷ Ȁ ʹ Ȁ ͵͵ ͳȀͳͻ͸Ͳ ͲǤͲʹͳ ǣ ͶͲǤͶ͵ Deduct Value of Spouse’s ½ Life Estate: Total:

In the Matter of the Estate of:

William James Suppah

Probate No: ͲͲͲͳ͵͹͸ͺʹ

Identification No: ͳͶͷ ͲͲͶ͹ͺͷ

Allotment:

Legal Description: Section/Township/Range

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Aggregate Share:

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$ 57.86

Equivalent Share Acres:

$ 70.00 $ 11.32 $ 58.68

Tribe: Fair Market Value:

(Share Acres : Total Acres)

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Total:

$ 96.43 $ 96.43

Official CTUIR Notice of Option to Purchase Ǧ (“CTUIR”) of O Option to Purchase

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CTUIR Inheritance Code Section 1.05(E) – Tribal Member Right to Purchase ǣ ͳǤͲͷȋ ȌȋʹȌǡ ȋ͵Ȍ Ȁ ȋͷȌ ǣ Ǥ Ǣ Ǥ Ȁ ͵Ͳ Ǣ Ǥ ed Tribes’ right to purchase under this ȏ Ȑ ͳǤͲͷȋ ȌȋͶȌ ǡ ͳǤͲͷȋ ȌȋʹȌǡ ȋ͵Ȍ ȋ͹ȌǤ d. ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ͸Ͳ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ Please contact the CTUIR Land Acquisition Program at (541) 429-7485 if you have any questions, concerns, and/or to request a copy of the Inheritance Code. * The CTUIR Inheritance Code was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) per Resolution No. 08-028 (April 7, 2008) and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs on May 16, 2008 (effective 180 after approval = November 12, 2008) in accordance with the Indian Land Consolidation Act, [P.L. 97-459, 25 U.S.C. Ch. 24 §2201-2221].

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December 2021

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky

Chair

Isabelle LeCornu

Vice-Chair

Ella Stewart

Treasurer

Elsie McKay

Secretary

Summer Wildbill Keyen Singer

Publicist Cultural Ambassador

Sky Smith

PHS Member-at-Large

Muriel Hoisington Jones

PHS Member-at-Large

Sunhawk Thomas

PHS Member-at-Large

Addison Carey

Weston HS Member-at-Large

Weptis Brockie

NCS Member-at-Large

Diamond Greene

NCS Member-at-Large

Amariana Willingham

NCS Member-at-Large

Malaya Stanger

NCS Member-at-Large

Ryelyn Melton

NCS Member-at-Large

Madison Munoz

NCS Member-at-Large

JR. YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Chair

Teegan Herrera

Vice-Chair

Penelope Gavin-Harvey

Treasurer

Brooklyn Jones

Secretary

Victoria Sweowat Malaeloa Malumaleumu Hiyuum Nowland Keli Spencer Cashis Bevis Sydney Carey Denise Morning Owl

Publicist Cultural Ambassador Sunridge Middle School Sunridge Middle School Athena Weston Distance Learning

Swearing In Ceremony

December 2021

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REQUA BOWL

The Requa bowl was played under the lights of the Pendleton Round Up arena on Nov. 3. Pendleton Sr Black was the home team and the Sr. Milton-Freewater were the visitors. Both teams are 5th and 6th graders. The game was a defensive one, but in the end Pendleton Sr Black won the game 8-0. ABOVE: Karter Spencer, Weylin Walton, Teegan Herrera, Demetri Brockie and Abraham Shippentower. RIGHT: Karter Spencer looks for some running room. Dallas Dick photos

TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL INSTITUTE | EAT. SHOP. EXPLORE. | DECEMBER 2021 The Museum Store at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute

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December 1-31 We have lots of incredible Pendleton merchandise for you to choose from. Save 25% on

apparel, towels, blankets, bags, totes, masks, home décor, and more! Great for gifts, great for treating yourself! Offer may not be combined with other discounts/offers.

Ínwai Circle of Friends

Visit Tamástslikt for free! A friend, an elder, a family would all enjoy membership to our Ínwai

Circle of Friends giving them free admission for a year and discounts at the Museum Store and Kinship Café. You can purchase memberships at the Museum Store or go to www.tamastslikt.org/get-involved/membership/ to view the many membership options and make your purchase. It's going to be a happy holiday for some lucky new members!

Kinship Café

December Specials! December 3, FREE FIRST FRIDAY: Indian Tacos, Frybread & Huckleberry Jam December 7 – 11: Beef Stew w/ Frybread December 14 – 18: BBQ Pork Sandwich w/ Macaroni Salad December 21 – 24: Open-face Hot Tri Tip Sandwich December 28 – 31: Salmon Caesar Tortilla Wrap Every Friday, Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder! Take-out only. Call in your order to 541.429.7702 and we'll have it ready for pick up!

FREE FIRST FRIDAY! December 3 10am-5pm Free admission to the permanent exhibits on the first Friday of every month! Dine on a lunch of Indian Tacos ($10), Frybread with Huckleberry Jam ($6), or Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder at Kinship Café. Shop for unique holiday gifts at the Museum store! Bring the whole family and all your friends, too! Everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! STAY SAFE!

We're open Tuesday - Saturday except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Exhibits Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm

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Christmas!

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Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center announced its 2022 budget, which included items to look forward to for the community and potential hires. Courtesy Photo

Yellowhawk increases hiring incentive, announces first steps of Wellness Center Press Release

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MISSION – The Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) Health Commission (Commission) is excited to announce the adoption of their 2022 Annual Budget. Within the budget there are several items aimed at employee retention, recruitment and new funding for the first steps of assessing the feasibility of a Wellness Center on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. In several sessions over the past few months the Commission spoke at great lengths with Executive staff regarding the morale of their current employees and recruitment of new hires. During those discussions the Commission approved three recruitment and retention items. The first was introduced as an addition to the 2021 budget becoming effective Nov. 23, 2021, is a $2,000 bonus for new employees. This bonus is paid to new employees upon completing their 90 day orientation, and is contingent upon an agreement to stay with Yellowhawk for at least two years. Those who join Yellowhawk and decide to seek employment elsewhere before the end of that two years will be required to repay the bonus. In the passing of the new-hire bonus it was also decided to adequately compensate staff who have been with the clinic previously, they will also receive $2,000 bonus for their service, when signing a two year employment agreement. Interim Yellowhawk CEO Aaron Hines said of the bonuses, “I want to thank our Human Resources department for proposing the idea of bonuses for our staff. I also want to thank the Health Commission for approving it once we proposed it to them. I’m happy that we were able to find a way to reward the hard work that our staff has been doing this past year and a half. Our staff have worked tirelessly and have stepped up to the plate every time we’ve asked them. I know many are facing extreme work fatigue, but I want them to know that I appreciate them, the Health Commission appreciates them and the community and patients appreciate them.” The final recruitment item approved a new minimum wage of $20 per hour for all full-time, seasonal and temporary employees. This new minimum wage takes effect January 1, 2022.

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Health Commission Chair Shawna Gavin said of the raise in pay, “We are excited to be able to honor employees for their hard work and dedication to this facility. They put their heart and soul into their work and should be compensated appropriately. The cost of living has grown leaps and bounds over the years and it is imperative that wages keep up with that growth.” Another large budget item to get adopted in the 2022 budget was a $1,000,000 allocation to conduct a feasibility study for a Wellness Center. The Wellness Center has been a priority for the Health Commission for many years and after achieving many of their previous priorities they are excited to see one more dream on its way to fruition. “The Wellness Center is more than a work out facility. It is more than a community hub, it is a path to true change for the foundation of our patients’ lives. Our People have long been dedicated to holistic health but due to barriers introduced to our way of life, the values that we hold so dear have been compromised. Providing a physical space to re-center our mental, physical and spiritual health will have a positive generational ripple effect for years to come. Our children’s children will reap the benefits of this visionary project. The Health Commission is deeply appreciative of the work staff has put into this decades-old vision and we’re excited we were finally able to get the ball rolling,” Gavin said. The feasibility allocation was introduced to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees during Annual Work Plan and Budget Discussions over the past two months. The Yellowhawk budget was officially adopted November 15 during the Board of Trustees Monday morning meeting. “A new clinic and Wellness Center have both been on the radar for our Tribe and recently we found old strategic plans for Yellowhawk from the 1970’s. Our elders had a vision back then for our community. Today we work in a new clinic that took years of persistent planning. Now we get to work on the Wellness Center. We are fulfilling the hopes and dreams of those that came before us. I’m excited that we’re able to do this and keep the dream alive,” Hines said.

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MISSION - On Christmas Eve, a Christmas program will occur at Tutuilla Church. Church services with Pastor Lloyd Commander will start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Unlike many years, the Church will not gie out candy bags due to COVID. “We hope to see our community come and join in the Christmas spirit,” Ruling Elder Bonnie Burke said. “Tutuilla Presbyterian Church wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

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LOCAL NEWS Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters invites public to attend monthly themed meetings Press Release

Nixyaawii Celebration Committee Invites Everyone to the Celebration.

Drug and Alcohol Free Event. The Committee is not Responsible for lost or stolen items. The Celebration will be cancelled out of respect to the families if there is a passing. Questions: Babette Cowapoo (541) 969-3303 Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 Grand Entry at 7:00pm All Categories Presents for Prizes

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The members of the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmaster club invites the public to their monthly themed meeting. The theme for this meeting is “White Elephant”. Members and those attending the meeting are encouraged to bring a wrapped gift that will be exchanged with others. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Gift not to exceed $10. Meetings are always held from 12 pm-1 pm. Come 15 minutes early to interact with the current members. Karen Malcolm has finished Level 1 from Pathways “Engaging Humor”. This path is designed to build ones skills as a humorous and engaging public speaker. Karen had also finished an online course through the Disney Institute on “Coaching”. This will assist

her in progressing to her Distinguished Toastmaster award. The Cay-Uma-Wa club meets every Wednesday from noon-1 pm. These meetings are hybrid in format. Which means a person can meet via Zoom or in person. When meeting in person, the meetings are held at the Wildhorse Hotel Birch Room at 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. The public is always welcome to participate in a meeting. To attend a meeting virtually, go to the Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmasters website, https://1089523. toastmastersclubs.org/ For more information contact President Jan Taylor at 541-276-9492 or by email at jraetay74@gmail.com or Vice President Membership Leona Enright at 541-429-7478 or leonaenright@ctuir. org.

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Jobs

Join the Cayuse Holdings team! We have dozens of jobs open each month. Work on the Reservation, remotely from your home, across the US or overseas. Equal Opportunity Employer. See the complete list of job openings at www.cayuseholdings.com. To sign up for our Talent Network (be the first to learn about career opps that fit your interests and skill sets and get access to our weekly hot jobs list) go to https://www.cayusetalentsolutions.com/ talent-network Current Cayuse Holdings job opportunities include Business Development Director; Contracts Specialist; Graphics Specialist; Jr Project Manager; Help Desk Agent; PC Technician; Program Manager; Desktop IT Technician on or near Indian Reservations across the US.

Job Announcements COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION IS HIRING THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Watershed Department SCHISM Modeler/Oceanographer One (1) Vacancy This position will work collaboratively with fish scientists and managers to integrate numerical hydrodynamic modeling into conservation and management programs for critical fish species and stocks in the Columbia River, focusing on Upper Columbia summer and fall chinook and Snake River fall chinook, but including other salmonid species, lamprey, and sturgeon. Work may include incorporating high resolution wetland modeling, water control structures, and aquatic vegetation modeling into the existing CMOP SCHISM model and continuing development of individual based modeling of juvenile salmon. This position may also participate in or lead production of peer reviewed articles, technical reports, and grant proposals. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $75,799 - $80,854. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing Date: December 15, 2021. Finance and Operations Department Accounting Technician One (1) Vacancy This position provides support to accounting and operations functions. The position will have primary duties in fleet management, document management, and general ledger account reconciliations. It also assists in the back-up of other accounting and operations functions such as front desk coordination, asset receiving and tracking, and travel coordination. The position prepares general ledger journal entries; assists in special project management; participates in internal and external audit; and works in other areas managed by the Department. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $42,731 - $55,546. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable One (1) Vacancy This position primary function is the processing of all phases of the Accounts Payable cycle. The position provides support to accounting functions. The position also helps maintain accounts receivable; ensures weekly bank deposits, maintenance of credit card, charge account and petty cash accounts;

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prepares general ledger journal entries; assists in special project management; participates in internal and external audit; and works in other areas managed by the Department. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $44,155 - $67,946. Location: Portland, Oregon. Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

member to the Health Commission who is delinquent of debt owed to the CTUIR, BOT to decide whether the debt issue would disqualify applicant. Jeremy Wolf asked personal financial matters not be shared in public forum and addressed before it gets to the BOT. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to re-advertise the Health Commission position. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 21-099: None. Other Board Action Items: None. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports. Jeremy Wolf, 10/20-22 at Portland for CRITFC hiring committee conducting 3 interviews. He announced CRITFC Commission hired new Executive Director. Kat Brigham, 5 reports: 1. 10/14-15 9 OR Tribes meeting with DC representatives at Bend the tour of Celilo/Lone Pine. 2. 10/19 Zoom meeting with Grand Ronde Chair re: Cayuse 5. 3. 10/21 WebEx meeting re: AA’ discussion on the Accords. 4. 10/22 Zoom meeting of 4 Chairs re: Columbia River Housing and BiOP. 5. 10/22 Zoom meeting re: Drought Roundtable. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to approve trip reports. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Polled: Corinne Sams, personal leave on 10/28 from 7:30 AM to noon for funeral services. Jill-Marie Gavin, personal leave on 10/28 for funeral services. Lindsey Watchman, personal leave on 10/28 for funeral services. Regular Leave Requests: Boots Pond, 3 requests: 1. Personal Leave all day on 11/9 2. Personal leave all day on 11/12 3. Personal leave on 11/19 (3 hours). Corinne Sams, birthday leave on 11/12. Jill-Marie Gavin, personal leave all day on 11/12. Sandra Sampson, travel on 11/3 from 8-9:30 AM to attend IHS Contract Support Cost Advisory Group Meeting. Sandra Sampson, Zoom meeting on 11/15-16 all day bot days for 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit., MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify and approve all leave requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Polled Requests: Sandra Sampson, personal leave Fri. 11/5 from 12:30 to 4 PM. Jeremy Wolf, personal leave 11/2 all day. Regular Leave Requests: Jeremy Wolf, 4 leave requests- 1. Virtual meeting 11/17 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM re: CRITFC Special& regular meeting. 2. Personal leave, 11/12 for 6.5 hours. Meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. 3. Virtual meeting 11/12 with 4 Chairs from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. 4. Virtual CTNAC meeting 11/16 from 3 to 5 PM. Sandra Sampson, personal leave on 11/12 all day. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Fishing Site Maintenance Department InLieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Fishing Site Maintenance Worker Two (2) Vacancies These positions will provide the maintenance of the 31 Tribal In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites located along 150 miles of the Columbia River. The FSMD crews perform work that involves a variety of trade practices to maintain, repair, and improve existing public facilities. Skills include painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical, custodial work, and maintaining sanitation standards in all facilities. Maintenance workers use hand and power tools to accomplish the work. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $34,496 - $36,796. Location: The Dalles, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Enforcement Department Hood River Office CRITPD-Police Officer Multiple Vacancies The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD) is based in Hood River Oregon. The CRITFC Police Department provides 24-hour policing focused on the 150 mile stretch of the Columbia River from Bonneville to McNary Dams and adjacent lands by vehicle and boat. CRITPD has commissions from all four CRITFC member tribes (Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce), the Bureau of Indian Affairs, some Washington counties, and are Oregon-certified officers. The department enforces treaty fishing regulations and criminal laws, responds to search and rescue emergencies, and provides archeological resource protection. CRITPD also provides full police services on tribal lands along the Columbia River. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $51,516 - $56,261. Location: Hood River or Boardman, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. CRITPD-Dispatcher Multiple Vacancies Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police dispatchers are based in Hood River, Oregon and are the communication link for all incoming communications to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department (CRITPD). Dispatchers are directly responsible for the operation of all office radio communications and telephone equipment, they monitor patrol officer activities, and answer incoming emergency calls for service, business, and assistance calls. The position works rotating shifts to support the round the clock police service provided by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department. Classification: Regular, Full-time. Salary: $39,937 - $43,661. Location: Hood River, Oregon. Closing date: Open Until Filled. All positions are permanent full-time unless otherwise noted. The complete job description, minimum skills, application requirements, deadlines, and pay information are available on the CRITFC website www.critfc.org Careers. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

BOT Minutes DATE: November 1, 2021 BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Armand Minthorn, Member; Boots Pond, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Old Business: a. Health Commission Appointment. Memo from Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary regarding appointment of tribal

DATE: November 8, 2021 BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Boots Pond, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey a. Polled Action: i. 21-028: CTUIR Comments Protection & Restoration of Tribal Homeland. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify polled item 21-028. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. ii. 21-029: Questions to submit to White House Tribal Summit. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to ratify polled item 21-029. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. iii. 21-030: NWF v. NMFS letter. MOTION: Jeremy Wolf moves to ratify polled item 21-030. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 21-099: i. Resolution 21-099: Topic: US BoR Technical Assistance Grant. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves work on this project and authorizes the Chair to sign all relevant documents related to the submission of this application and timely execution of this Bureau of Reclamation Technical Assistance Grant; MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to adopt Resolution 21-099. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Other Board Action Items: None. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports. Jeremy Wolf, 10/28-29 CRITFC meeting. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve travel reports. Sandra Sampson seconds.

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Date: November 15, 2021 BOT PRESENT: Jeremy Wolf, ViceChair; Sandra Sampson, BOT Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Boots Pond, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Jill-Marie Gavin, BOT Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Armand Minthorn, BOT Member arrived at 9:17 AM. Kat Brigham, BOT Chair attending White House Summit via Zoom from home. Old Business: a. Polled Action: i. 21031: Designation of staff to serve on Walla Walla 2050 Governance Structure. Sandra Sampson stated she applied for the position but appointments were approved by DNR. Jeremy Wolf suggested Commission/ Committee appointments be reviewed by BOT Secretary. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify polled action 21-031. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 21-100: a. Proposed Resolutions: next number 21-100: i. Resolution 21-100: Topic: UIR Geothermal – Phase 2B RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees supports the Confederated Tribes’ Energy Strategy Team pursuing Phase 2B of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Geothermal Resources Assessment to continue exploring the possibility of producing geothermal energy on the Umatilla Indian Reservation; RESOLVED, that quarterly reporting on the project will be provided by the Energy Strategy Team to the Board of Trustees, Science and Technology Committee, and Economic and Community Development Committee; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution 21-100. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-0. ii. Resolution 21-101: Topic: 2022 Budget & AWP. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation appropriates an allotment for 2022 not to exceed $409,886,687 and approves the 2022 operating budgets as identified in Exhibit 1C – 2022 CTUIR Budget provided expenditures do not exceed revenues; AND that BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees directs the Board of Trustees Treasurer and Executive Director to monitor the implementation of the directives, recommendations and instructions contained in Exhibit 2C - 2022 Tribal Appropriations Report and provide periodic reports to the Board of Trustees regarding the accomplishments and obstacles in such implementation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation approves the Tribal government Annual Work Plans as contained in Exhibit 3 – 2022 CTUIR Annual Work Plans; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Executive Director to negotiate and execute the 2022 Indirect Cost Proposal and to modify the identified budget amount as circumstances dictate in relation to the Indirect Cost Proposal; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,

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BOT Minutes that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Board of Trustees Treasurer, Executive Director and the Tribal Finance Director to withdraw other Tribal funds identified in Exhibit 1C for the uses identified; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the withdrawal of revenues held by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 upon notification to the Umatilla Agency Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the negotiation, execution, and modification of the 2022 budgets approved herein as provided for in the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies; MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to adopt Resolution 21-101. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. [Armand Minthorn arrived at 9:17 AM] iii. Resolution 21-102: Topic: Capital Improvement Plan Amendments. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to defer. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Kat Brigham had 3 reports. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve the 3 written reports. Jill-Marie Gavin seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Polled request: Sandra Sampson, 11/10 at noon re: NPAIHB hosting tribal-only meeting. Regular requests: Corinne Sams, personal leave 11/22-24 from 1 to 4 PM. Jeremy Wolf, personal leave 11/15-16 from 3-4 PM. Sandra Sampson, travel 11/30 from noon to 2 PM re: Treasury’s Strategic Plan 22-26 Consultation. Kat Brigham, 2 requests: 1. personal leave on 11/18 all day. 2. Zoom meeting 11/30 from 9 AM to noon re: Columbia Basin Collaborative meeting. MOTION: Jill-Marie Gavin moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Date: November 22, 2021 BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Armand Minthorn (remotely from home), Member; Boots Pond, Member; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman (remotely from home), General Council Chairman. Jill-Marie Gavin, Member on personal leave. a. Official Polled Action: i. Number 21032 Topic: BOT Supports Executive Director appointment letter. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to ratify Executive Director appointment letter. Corrine Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 5 for - (Sally Kosey, Armand Minthorn, Boots Pond, Corinne Sams and Lindsey Watchman) – 1 against (Jeremy Wolf) - 1 abstaining (Sandra Sampson). New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 21-102: i. Resolution 21-102: Topic: Timíne North Design Building Contract. RESOLVED,

BOT Minutes that the Board of Trustees approves the design period budget (Exhibit 1C); AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appropriates $1.5M from Housing Program Income to cover all Project costs from now until the final Design/ Build contract is approved in the spring of 2022; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustee authorizes its Chair to execute the Design/Build contract with Chervenell Construction Company (Exhibit 2C) that includes a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to permit the enforcement of the construction contract by binding arbitration; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Office of the Executive Director or designee to execute any and all documents within the approved budget necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution. MOTION: Armand Minthorn moves to adopt revised Resolution 21-102. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion revised motion to change contingency to $22,000. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. ii. Resolution 21-103: Topic: Meacham Canyon 2020 Flood Response Agreement. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves the Meacham Canyon 2020 Flood Response Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes its Chair to execute the attached Meacham Canyon 2020 Flood Response Agreement or a document containing substantially similar terms; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby directs the Office of the Executive Director to appoint appropriate Tribal staff to negotiate the remediation work required at MP238 and 239.10, which agreement shall be subject to Board of Trustee approval. MOTION: Corrine Sams moves to adopt Resolution 21-103. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Other Board Action Items: Commission/ Committee Update by Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary. Education & Training Committee, 1 vacancy, 1 application. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to appoint Jory Spencer by acclimation to the Education & Training Committee for the remainder of a two year term ending September 10, 2022. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Tiicham Conservation District, 2 vacancies, 1 application. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to appoint Joann Malumaleumu by acclimation to the Tiicham Conservation District for a two year term ending November 29, 2023. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 6-0-1 (Ponds). Wildhorse Foundation, 2 vacancies, 1 position and 1 application received for City of Pendleton with letter of recommendation from the City of Pendleton. The other 1 vacancy was for tribal member and received 4 tribal member applications. MOTION: Lindsey Watchman moves to re-appoint John Turner per City of Pendleton letter of recommendation and by secret ballot Louisa Allman was reappointed to the Wildhorse

BOT Minutes Foundation Board of Directors to two year terms ending November 20, 2023. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Sandy Sampson’s application to serve on Oregon Health Policy Board was approved by the BOT. Her Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for February 2022. Terms Expiring: Marlene Taylor, Enrollment Commission 1/22/2022 Katrina Burnside, Housing Commission 1/16/2022. Will advertise for following positions: 1 for CTUIR Culture Coalition, 2 year term, meets as needed. 1 for Farm Committee, 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:30PM. 1 for Health Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 3:30PM. 1 alternate position for Land Protection Planning Commission, 3 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9. 1 for Tiicham Conservation District, 2 year term, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 1-2:30PM All applications will be due Tuesday, December 14, 2021 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8:30 AM to review applications and appointments will be made on Monday, December 20, 2021. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Sally Kosey, 11/4 attended University of Idaho NAAC Conference. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve travel report. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Boots Pond, polled 11/16 personal leave all day. Boots Pond said he submitted leave for this week but does not see it, so will conduct a poll. Corinne Sams, virtual meeting on 11/19 from 1 to 4 PM. Corinne Sams, 11/30 virtual meeting from 11AM to 2:30 PM re: Columbia Basin Collaborative meeting. Jeremy Wolf, 11/18-19 polled personal leave from 3 to 4 PM. Jeremy Wolf, 11-2324 personal leave from 3 to 4 PM each day Kat Brigham, 11/16 polled personal leave from 2-4 PM. Sandra Sampson, 11/23-24 personal leave both days. MOTION: Boots Pond moves to ratify approved leave requests. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. DATE: November 29th, 2021 BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Jeremy Wolf, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer on telephone call in office/ arrived at 9:36 AM); Sally Kosey, Secretary; Corinne Sams, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Armand Minthorn, Member and Jill-Marie Gavin, Member remotely. Boots Pond, BOT Member on personal leave. Quorum present. Old Business- None New Business – None- Next Resolution 21-104 BOT TRAVEL OR EXTENDED MEETING REPORTSKat Brigham 2 reports:

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1. 11/23-24 TRIDEC meeting to info with YIN. 2. 11/24 Four Chairs meeting on WRDA process. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve travel reports. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT LEAVE and TRAVEL or OUTSIDE MEETING REQUESTCorinne Sams, virtual meeting on 12/8 from 1-3 PM re: WA G2G on Salmon Strategy, Clean Energy Climate Funding Consultation. Jeremy Wolf, 2 requests: 1. 11/29 personal leave from 2:30 to 4 PM. 2. 11/30 personal leave from 1 to 4 PM. Kat Brigham: 1. 12/7 attend a CRT meeting briefing at WRC. 2. 12/15 attend 4 Tribes meeting with Portland COE at Yakama Nation re: Housing from 12:30 to 6:30 PM. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0.

Weather CTUIR Weather Report November 2021 Weather information summarize data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station Lat 45 40 N and Lon -118 51 W from November 1 to November 30. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacific Standard Time. The average daily temperature was 52.7 degrees with a high of 71 degrees on Nov 15 and a low of 25 degrees on November 25. With a departure from normal of +2.6 degrees Total precipitation to date in June was 1.24 with greatest 24hr average 0.59 on Nov 11. 10 days out of the month had precipitation level greater than .01 inches with 4 days greater than 0.10 inches and with 1 day greater than 0.50”. There was a departure of 1.24” from average for the month of November. The average wind speed was 7.9 mph with a sustained max speed of 53.0 mph from the West on Nov 15. A peak speed of 68 mph occurred from the West on Nov 15.The dominant wind direction was from the West. There were 0 Thunder storms, 4 days out of 30 in which some rain fell, 1 Haze events/days, 12 Fog/Mist. Air Quality Index values remained Green/Healthy. Temperatures were variable throughout the month without any dominating patterns in between the low pressure high pressure change offs across the region. Some snow fell above 3000 feet in November.

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Birthdays: 2nd: Linda Schmidt and Reuben Bronson 4th: Connie Jones 5th: Kat Brigham, Kathryn Patrick and Haiden Oar 7th: Kim Brigham Campbell 8th: Chelsea Quaempts 9th: Sara Hussey and Gene Shippentower 15th: Cheryl Shippentower 18th: Isabel Brigham Watchman 22nd: Terrie Brigham Price and Sara Patrick 29th: Calvin Van Pelt and Rhett Majors Anniversary: 3rd: Kim and James Campbell

December 2021

Celebrating our Employees

CTUIR Government Board of Trustees

Congratulations to our Nov. Employees of the Month:

General Council

Chair N. Kathryn Brigham

Chair Lindsey X. Watchman

Vice Chair Aaron Ashley

Vice Chair Michael Ray Johnson

Treasurer Sandra Sampson

Secretary Shawna Gavin

Secretary Sally Kosey Chris Schwartz

Tammy Johnson

Wenyi Lau

Org. Dev. Director Support Team

Executive Assistant Commercial Team

Contracts Coordinator Government Team

Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl

At-large BOT Members: Boots Pond Corinne Sams Lisa Ganuelas Toby Patrick

General Council contact Info Office: 541-429-7378 Email: GeneralCouncil@ctuir.org Meeting updates and information on: www.ctuir.org/government/general-council

Executive Director: Don Sampson

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INDEPENDENT LIVING A Global Disability Resource and Advocacy Center EOCIL is an honored supporter of the CTUIR community and other communities and programs that promote and value inclusion, equality and opportunities for people with disabilities. EOCIL is a global disability resource and advocacy center that provides an array of services for people with disabilities. EOCIL is operated by people with disabilities.

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Interested in Temporary Employment with CTUIR? Please fill out the 2022 Temporary Employment Application Questions: Contact Office of Human Resources at 541-429-7180 and sign in weekly (after application submitted) *Temporary Employees work 129 hours per calendar month or 29 hour work week* December 2021

- Informational and Referral - Independent Living Skills Training (budgeting and financial management, cooking, application assistance, etc.) - Peer Counseling - Individual Advocacy - Life Transitions (school to employment, home to home, corrections to community, etc.) - LGBTQ and two spirit resources

- Support Groups - Youth Mentoring Project - Emergency Disaster Planning and Services - Emergency Financial Assistance - Accessibility Assistance - HIV Community Services - And many other services -www.eocil.org

Locations: EOCIL has three locations: 322 SW 3rd St., Pendleton, Ore. webpage: www.eocil.org Email: eocil@eocil.org 541-276-1037 711 Relay Toll free: 1-877-711-1037 1021 SW 5th Avenue, Ontario, Ore. 541-889-3119 Voice 711 Relay Toll free 1-844-489-3119

The Dalles Office 400 East Scenic Drive Building 2, Third Floor, Suite 2 The Dalles, Oregon 541-370-2810 Toll free: 1-844-370-2810 Providing services in Harney, Malheur, Baker, Union, Grant, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, Wheeler and Gilliam, Wasco, Sherman and Hood River counties.

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