2022 September CUJ by Confederated Umatilla Journal

CTUIR provides backpacks and school supplies to Tribal students at the Mission Longhouse Aug. 19.

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INSIDE THE CUJ

By Jill-Marie Gavin for the CUJ

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Volume 30, Issue 9 SEPTEMBER, 2022

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

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MISSION – Beginning Oct. 1 the Confederated Tribes will have expanded special criminal jurisdiction over non-In dians due the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), signed into law in March, and passage by the Board of Trustees of Criminal Code amendments implementing VAWA 2022.Since 1978 when the United Supreme Court decided Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe, tribes have been stripped of jurisdiction over non-Indian crimes. In 2013, Congress reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act in a way that allowed Tribes to prosecute certain non-Indian domestic and dating vio lence, and violations of protection or ders, committed against Indian victims. In 2013 the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR ) amended its criminal code to implement the new expanded jurisdiction over

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

“Wildhorse Chief Executive Officer and Arrowhead and Mission Market Manager recommend Board of Trustee authorization to permit the sale of beer and wine at Arrowhead and Mission Market,” the resolution says. In order to begin selling wine and beer at the two locations the Board has to approve the operation change via resolution.Section1.06.A.3 of the Tribal Liquor Code states liquor may be sold at Ar rowhead and Mission Market as an “Authorized Liquor Business” if liquor sales are approved by a Board of Trustee ResolutionTheBoard will vote on the resolution during their Monday morning meeting Sept. 12.

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MISSION - The Board of Trustees (Board) for the Confederated Tribes met with staff August 31 to discuss approv ing alcohol sales at Mission Market and Arrowhead Travel Plaza (Arrowhead). Arrowhead and Mission Market are both owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and operated by the Wildhorse Resort & Casino, overseen by the Board. A draft resolution was presented to the Board. Staff from the establishments made recommendations to the Board to approve the sale of beer and wine at the two retail locations.

Fred Hill Sr., left, laughs with Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Sams, right, during dinner at the event held Aug. 12. See page 2B See page A

Youth from Idaho Tribes and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation youth councils display their petition board during the Honor the Wykanish event at Fishhook Park Aug. 11. The petition supports the removal of the Snake River dams. To date they have received 22,805 of the 25,000 signature goal. Sam McCloud photo. See more page 4A

Board amends Criminal Code to Implement VAWA 2022

Volume 29, Issue 4 APRIL 2021

‘Stand with Native Youth’ nears their signature goal

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the area, we do charge for mailing subscriptions to cover the printing and postage costs per issue. Those prices are as follows: One year: $15, Two years: $28 Three$5.50ADVERTISEpercolumninchCommonsizes:Fullpage:$417QuarterPage:$323Halfpage:$229Quarterpage:$132BusinessCard:$52NEXTDEADLINE The CUJ prints on the first Thursday of each month. Next publish date: October 6th Contribution deadline: September 20th Advertising deadline: September 13th LETTERS TO THE GUIDELINES:EDITOR • Word limit: 300. • Letters containing information found to be inaccurate/libelous will not be published. • Letters containing profanity will not be published. • One letter per issue will be published. Campaigning is not allowed.•Author’s full name, address and phone number must be listed for verification purposes. THE CONFEDERATED UMATILLA JOURNAL Language Lesson Richard V. LaCourse (1938-2001) helped found the CUJ in 1975 with the motto, “Only an informed people has its future in its own hands.” An investigative journalism award in his name is presented every year by the Native American Journalists Association. Tribalspotlightartist Edition: Tmɨ́šit̓al (Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit), waw̓amˀayq̓áal (weyiiletpuutímt) ChokecherryEnglish (Prunus virginiana) Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) Huckleberry basket Where do you Huckleberries?pick I pick Huckleberries at the Huckleberry patch. I am Huckleberries.canningAugust Imatalamłaamí Sɨ́nwit Tmɨ́š C̓apxmíWíwnu Mɨnánam wíwnuÍnašwíwnu?tmaaníx̣atmaaníx̣awíwnuwaašpa.Laputáypanaštáaša wíwnu Tmɨ́šit̓al (Comes from the word tmɨ́š “Chokecherry”, referring to August as when they ripen) weyiiletpuutímttímšcemíitxtáx̣cik̓aymínecemíitxtimaníitato? timaníitato cemitéexpe ˀíteše waw̓amcemíitx aˀayq̓áal (Refers to August as the month when the Salmon swim to the wáw̓am “head of the creek”)

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

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“I am also impressed by the spirit of collaboration in the Umatilla Basin. It is important for future generations to have access to water rights going forward and seeing conversations going on regarding Tribal water rights and seeing education taking place on the quality and quantity of water in addition to irrigation issues is a model for the rest of the state,” she said. Kotek toured the Kayak fleet and facility, learned about the history of the program, service area and ridership. She then did a driving tour of the Timine Way North housing, infrastructure projects and later viewed CTUIR entities including Cayuse Holdings, NCFS, Wild horse Resort & Casino, Coyote Business Parks and the Pandemic Preparedness Building.

one another and with CTUIR,” Interim Communications Director for CTUR, Jiselle Halfmoon, said. In the app, users will see a list of offi cial groups created by CTUIR. App users can request to join the various groups, some of which are intended for specific members of the community.

The app is available in the Apple (iOS) and Android app stores for free, under the name Cay-Uma-Wa Camp Cri er. After downloading the app to their mobile device, users must sign up for an account to request access. Because the app is exclusively for use by the CTUIR and its community, user requests will be reviewed and approved by CTUIR staff. “We hope the community will em brace the intent of the app, which is not just for CTUIR to push out information to the community, but for community members to engage in discussions with

Former Speaker of the House, Tina Kotek, takes tour of UIR

Former Oregon Speak of the House Tina Kotek went for a tour of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation facilities Aug. 11. From left are Board of Trustees Member Lisa Ganuelas, Kotek, Board Member Corinne Sams, Planning Director JD Tovey and Transit Program Manager Susan Johnson. Kotek toured Kayak facilities five years ago and wanted to return to see expansions made since her last trip. Contributed photo

One example of a specifically-fo cused group is the “Small Business Owners” group, which is moderated by the Nixyaawii Community Financial Services business services program to disseminate info pertinent to business owners and provide a discussion forum for business owners. There is also a “Round-Up Tipi Vil lage” official group intended to support communication about Native involve ment at the Pendleton Round-Up and throughout the tipi village encampment at the annual event. “We have a few official groups created in the app and more are in the works. We

Former Oregon Speak of the House Tina Kotek, center, talks with Board of Trustee Members Lisa Ganuelas, left, and Corinne Sams, right, before sitting down for lunch at the Wildhorse Golf Course after a tour of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Aug. 11. Contributed photo

Contributed story MISSION - The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) mobile application launched earlier this summer will see changes as time goes on. The app, according the CTUIR, is aimed at creating an opportunity for community members to share info, have discussions, ask questions and receive timely and targeted info from the CTUIR.

September 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal 3(first, three) wátuy mɨtaat By Jill-Marie Gavin for the CUJ MISSION – Former Oregon Speaker of the House and Democratic nominee for Governor, Tina Kotek walked away from her tour of the Umatilla Indian Reservation with one word in mind, “impressive.”Koteksaid the Kayak Public Transit system, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), is a model the rest of the state should be looking at forSheinspiration.touredKayak alongside CTUIR Board of Trustees members and staff Aug. 11 during a trip to Eastern Oregon. Kotek received an invitation to Eastern Oregon to visit the Umatilla County Fair and decided to head to CTUIR after taking a tour of Kayak five years ago. “The expansion is phenomenal, the ability to connect an entire region has been made possible by Kayak’s lead ership. To see a system to transport people from Milton-Freewater to Pend leton and beyond is very significant. Transportation in rural communities is a big challenge, I would like to see more Kayaks around the state. This wouldn’t be possible without the Umatilla Tribes’ leadership on this issue,” she said. Climate change and renewable energy initiatives led by CTUIR were also noted by “ClimateKotek. change is happening now and we feel it, whether it’s temperature, the drought or fires, rural Oregon is im pacted disproportionately when things are going wrong. I am impressed with the response of the CTUIR and all the nine Tribes,” she said. Kotek served as the Speaker of the House for nine years and served in the Oregon legislature for a total of 15 years. Before her time in the State Legislature she worked on food security. She started her career in public service working for the Oregon Food Bank. In that position, she spent time travelling around Oregon to hear what barriers exist when it comes to families putting food on their tables. Once she became a lawmaker she had a more in-depth introduction to the Nine Tribes of Oregon. After becoming Speaker of the House in 2013, Kotek said, is when she got her real education in Tribal sovereignty. While serving in that role she became responsible for appointing members to the Legislative Commission on Indian Services.Shestepped down from her position as Speaker of the House in January to focus on her campaign for Governor of Oregon.“Asa state we need to do a better job at holding true to our commitment to consult with the Nine Tribes. We need a better process for consultation on issues that affect Tribal members, whether they live on reservations or in urban areas,” KotekAftersaid.learning about Tribal sovereign ty and the state’s relationship with the Nine Tribes, Kotek said she now wants to see a Tribal Liaison in the Governor’s office to focus solely on Tribal issues. The first of which, she said, is how to properly conduct true consultation. “The relationship between the State of Oregon and the Nine Tribes needs designated staff to make sure nothing is falling through the cracks. What I’ve learned in public service is that, how you define something is your starting point. It’s really important to understand and listen to the Tribes on what consultation means for them. How we operationalize that definition and understand it will help make sure happens, and it must happen early so it can be authentic,” sheOnesaid.example of successful consul tation, Kotek said, has been legislation passed regarding the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People crisis in Oregon. Kotek believes more resources need to be dedicated to protecting Indigenous women and investigating cold cases of women who have been missing for years. She credits Representative Tawna Sanchez for her leadership on the issue and said she will be supportive of further efforts to address the issue in Oregon. Kotek said she hopes to see state support for Tribes when it comes to is sues that face them disproportionately. Indigenous and rural Oregonians are two demographics that tend to be linked by geographic location but Kotek also made sure to mention urban Indigenous populations while discussing issues that need to be addressed, particularly when it comes to state-wide housing shortages. “There is a housing crisis in every part of the state. There needs to be more state support to build affordable hous ing. What CTUIR has started to build is excellent. Having a walkable community close to transit is the way to go, I love the can-do attitude to find financing and make sure the projects get done,” Kotek said after seeing the construction that has begun on UIR housing Kotek also mentioned efforts to restore and settle water rights in the Umatilla Basin while listing her takeaways from her tour of the Eastern Oregon.

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Jolene Estimo-Pitt, left, and father Tom Estimo, right, speak on behalf of the Warm Springs Tribe during the Honor the Wykanish event in Prescott, Wash. Aug. 9. CTUIR is one of 12 Columbia River Basin Tribes to adopt the Seven Principles of Columbia Basin Salmon Recovery. There are 15 Columbia River Basin Tribes.

Chair of the Senior Youth Council for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky, talks about the council’s work towards salmon recovery and fight to preserve the Columbia River Basin. 2022 is Pasena-Littlesky’s last year as chair. She was awarded a scholarship to Whitman College in Walla Walla where she begins her studies in September. Sam McCloud photo Tribal leader Antone Minthorn, left, traveled to Fishhook Park in Prescott, Wash. Aug. 9 for the event. Minthorn, who provided the closing prayer and remarks following a Washat ceremony, sits with CTUIR Housing Director Marcus Luke, right, as Tribal leaders from CTUIR, Yakama Nation, Nez Perce, Warm Springs and Wanapum Tribes discuss their mutual quest for Columbia Basin-wide solutions to climate change and salmon recovery.

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Phil Rigdon, Executive Director of the Yakama Nation, provides opening remarks before speakers from the CTUIR, Makah Tribe, Yakama Nation, Warm Springs and Wanapum Tribe spoke about Columbia Basin Recovery during the Honor the Wykanish event held at Fishhook Park Aug. 9.

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Tribes gather for ‘Honor the Wykanish’ event at Fishhook Park

Jill-Marie Gavin photo Board of Trustees Member-at-Large Corinne Sams delivers remarks on behalf of the CTUIR during the Honor the Wykanish event held at Fishook Park Aug. 9. Sams is the chair of CTUIR’s Fish and Wildlife Commission and CTUIR’s representative on the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

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VAWA 2022 non-Indian domestic violence related crimes. In 2014 CTUIR was one of three Tribes initially granted early authoriza tion to exercise special jurisdiction over non-Indians under the Reauthorization of VAWA of 2013. In March of 2022 VAWA was once again amended and included additional non-Indian “covered crimes,” provided certain conditions are met and the CTUIR criminal code is amended to implement the new crimes. The expanded jurisdiction under VAWA 2022 grants CTUIR the ability to prosecute non-Indians for covered crimes as an exercise of the tribe’s in herent criminal jurisdiction. The newly covered non-Indian crimes are: assault of tribal justice personnel, child violence, dating violence, domestic violence, ob struction of justice, sexual violence, sex trafficking, stalking, and violations of protection orders. CTUIR Attorney Brent Leonhard met with the Board to go over the code amendments and proposed resolution during a work session August 24.

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The Criminal Code Amendments were supported by the Law and Order Committee by way of motion during their meeting Aug. 2. The amendments will take effect Oct. 1.

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Croswell described the name of the app as a tribute to camp criers, part of many Native American cultures, who would travel from village to village by foot or on horseback to deliver important news to the people. Plans are in the works to sell the app to other tribes, customizing each version to their branding, requirements, and community needs. Cayuse Holdings is an enterprise of the CTUIR and employs more than 560 people who are stationed around the United States and overseas. Cayuse Technologies started in 2006 as a strategic alliance between the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Accenture. Cayuse was expanded in 2018 to a holding company structure, which consists of multiple subsidiary compa nies. For more information, go to www. cayuseholdings.com five) uy páxat2022

Tribes seeks to exercise expanded inherent criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians as soon as it is permitted to under federal law in order to further ensure public safety and offender accountability on the Uma tilla Indian Reservation, which requires additional amendments to the Criminal Code,” the resolution states.

“These amendments provide more certainty of protection from abuse, they also expand our ability to protect chil dren. It also reinforces our sovereignty here on the Umatilla Indian Reserva tion,” Sams said. Having jurisdiction over alleged non-Indian perpetrators of sexual and domestic violence provides CTUIR with assurance that prosecution is actually occurring according to Leonhard.

continue to come up with ideas for official groups, identify people willing to serve as group moderators and to get them trained on that role,” Halfmoon said. She said that app users are encouraged to create their own un-official groups with their friends and family. Ideas include a family group, neighborhood group, book club, sports team, and event organizers. A series of short video tutorials is available at campcrier.com/support to help app users learn how to effectively use the app’s features.

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“If anybody who is already being adjudicated for a DV-type crime, that’s non-Indian, then assaults a police officer, judge, court clerk, jailer or probation officer, would now be allowed to be prosecuted (by CTUIR) for that crime. This will allow that to occur. We’ll be able to enforce the tribe’s laws and hold people accountable while their case is proceeding,” Leonhard said. “If a non-Indian is being prosecuted and intimidates a witness, if they lie to a police officer, bring a false witness for ward or intimidate jurors, currently we can’t prosecute any of that. This allows that to happen so we can ensure the integrity of the system against non-In dians,” he said. Under previous authorizations of VAWA a domestic or dating relationship had to be present in order to prosecute a non-Indian for sex assaults, stalking, and sex trafficking. Currently if a non-Indian were to stalk someone on the UIR, if they are not in a confirmed dating or romantic relationship with that person, they can’t be prosecuted by the tribe. As of Oct. 1 that will “Sexualchange.violence currently can only be prosecuted by the Tribe if there is a domestic or dating relationship. With (these amendments) we can now pros ecute non-Indians for that along with stalking even if there is no domestic or dating relationship. In incidents of stalking, often times they only have a relationship in their head, it’s not a real relationship. This will allow for prosecu tion,” Leonhard said. Violence against children will also be under special jurisdiction of CTUIR when committed by non-Indians. “Crimes that include the use or attempted use of violence against a child was not previously eligible for prosecution. This now also includes the endangering of a minor and extends to committing DV in front of a child. We have had significant issues with that since the passing of VAWA in 2013. Normally we would prosecute that as a felony and as endangering the welfare of a minor, before we couldn’t do that with a non-Indian,” he said. Board Member Corinne Sams, mem ber of the Law and Order Committee, VAWA delegate and CTUIR represen tative on several Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People work groups, said the extended jurisdiction will provide much needed reassurance women and children on the reservation.

The mobile app was designed and built by Cayuse Native Solutions, a subsidiary of Cayuse Holdings, which is wholly owned by the CTUIR. The CTU IR’s version of the app is considered the pilot version, meaning it is the first of its kind, and CTUIR is helping to shape and contribute feature and module ideas.. “As we continue to work out bugs and add features to im prove the app user experience, we invite peo ple to share their suggestions and ideas to make the app better,” said Debra Croswell, CNS President and lead develop er of Camp Cri er. She noted that can comment in the app, send her or CNS a direct message in the app, or go online and submit them at www.campcrier.com/contact.

While most covered crimes only apply to non-Indian on Indian crimes, the crimes of Assaulting Tribal Justice Personnel and Obstruction of Justice also apply to non-Indian only crimes.

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According to the resolution, which outlines Criminal Code Amendments, the reauthorization of VAWA in March created an avenue for CTUIR to exercise its inherent criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians on the Umatilla Indian Res ervation (UIR) when the assault of tribal justice personnel, child violence, dating violence, domestic violence, obstruction of justice, sexual violence, sex traffick ing, stalking or violations of protection orders

“In the past we didn’t have the author ity to do this so we had to depend on the state, county and feds and sometimes these things take a while. Hopefully we will be able to do it more timely now,” CTUIR Board Chair Kat Brigham said. Leonhard said in the past state, county and federal law enforcement agencies have declined to take cases. “Sometimes they didn’t want to take the cases. This allows for the Tribes to make that decision,” he said. “The entire world n eeds to know that this reservation isn’t an enclave of lawlessness. I hope there is further pub lication of this. It should be noticed at Wildhorse Resort & Casino and Mission Market. Non-Indians need to know that this is no longer a safe haven for violent crimes. This is a landmark moment and an important message for our Tribal members to know that they are now protected even more than they were before. This shows the strength of our community,” Lindsey Watchman, Chair of the General Council said. “ ” Non-Indians need to know that this is no longer a safe haven for violent crimes. This is a landmark moment and an important message for our Tribal members to know that they are now protected even more than they were before, this shows the strength of our community, Lindsey Watchman General Council Chair

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon, Javier Francisco Vigil, 51, has been charged by criminal complaint with committing a Hobbs Act robbery and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

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CTUIR Tribal Member Shalaya Williams brought her grandmother, Tessie Williams, to gamble Aug. 17 at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino before an attempted robbery and shoot-out occurred. Williams snapped the above photo of the suspect on her cell-phone before any shooting began.

Williams wasn’t outside when the shooting started but she was near the front to witness the after math of people screaming and running. That’s when she went to get her grandmother out of the casino.

Yellow tents mark bullet casings outside of the Wildhorse Resort &Casino following an attempted robbery.Law enforcement from around the region gather at the scene of an attempted robbery on the Umatilla Indian Reservation Aug. 17. Sam McCloud photos.

Some of the shots fired during the incident resulted in the suspect being wounded along with a bystander.

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Because the shooting involved the Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD), they are not able to say much about the incident.

Attempted robbery and shoot out at Wildhorse leaves community shaken

By the CUJ MISSION – When Shalaya Williams, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes, brought her grandmother, Tessie Williams to gamble at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on Aug. 17 she did not expect to encounter a shoot-out and robbery.

“I brought my grandma Tessie to Wildhorse to play the machines and I am not one who enjoys the machines much so I decided to go play roulette. That’s when I saw this happen,” Williams said. She said after the yelling began and obscenities started being shouted, she watched an employee “plop” a large bag of trash on the counter.

“I thought to myself, ‘is he really do ing what I think he’s doing?’ I walked around and saw the gun in his holster. I had so many thoughts racing at once when I seen my sister-in-law (security for Wildhorse) tapping people on the shoulder calmly and asking them to leave,” she Williamssaid.started warning others to leave but decided to take one more look before heading towards the doors. That’s when she took a photo of the suspect. She said she’s been asked why she didn’t take a video but she decided in the moment it wasn’t worth the danger.

“The FBI is leading the criminal in vestigation into the robbery and shoot ing that occurred at Wildhorse Resort and Casino. Upon completion of the criminal investigation, Lead Criminal Investigator Tony Barnett of the Umatil la Tribal Police Department will conduct an administrative non-criminal review of the officer involved shooting portion of the situation. The administrative review will be evaluated by Chief of Police Tim Addleman,” a statement said issued by the UTPD investigation office. “We are grateful no one else was physically injured with all that took place,” said Gary George, CEO. “Security personnel and Tribal Police were quick to act and the situation was controlled in a swift“Wildhorsemanner.”employees are the best, the way the cashiers and everyone handled the situation was exemplary,” George said.

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According to court documents, in the early afternoon on August 17, 2022, Vigil is alleged to have entered the Wildhorse Casino, walked straight to the cashier cage in the gaming area, and handed the cashier a note demanding $1 million. Vig il then drew a holstered pistol, pointed it at the cashier, and threatened to “bathe everyone in blood.” After being given nearly $70,000 in cash, Vigil exited the casino, pointed his firearm at a respond ing tribal police officer, and discharged at least one round. Vigil sustained injuries in an ensuing exchange of gunfire and was transported by officers to a local hospitalWilliams was there when Vigil is alleged to begin robbing the cash cage at Wildhorse. William said she watched employees she is friends with and related to react to attempted robbery.

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Legislators from across the state traveled to Eastern Oregon to learn about the Umatilla Basin Water Rights Settlement process,which has been on-going for 11 years. The Umatilla Basin Tour was aimed at educating Oregon legislators about CTUIR efforts to complete negotiations. The policymakers were joined by Irrigation Districts and State and Federal officials on the tour Aug. 8. From left are Oregon State Representative Bobby Levy, Oregon Regional Solutions representative Courtney Warner-Crowell and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham.

Staff and elected officials of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation gather with Oregon State Legislators, Irrigation District officials and federal agency representatives on over-water walkway at the Feed Diversion on the Umatilla River during the second stop of their day long tour. The group toured the Trailhead Park in Pendleton, Feed Diversion near Echo and the McKay Reservoir south of Pendleton. State, Tribal and Federal negotiation teams were established more than a decade ago, in 2011, to engage along with Irrigation Districts and other stakeholders to create certainty in the basin.

Umatilla Basin Water Rights Tour offers on-the-ground education for policymakers

Aaron Worden photo Tribal Attorney Dan Hester, left, provides information to a group of Oregon State Legislators, Federal Representatives, Irrigation district representatives and other stakeholders while Department of Natural Resource Director Eric Quaempts, right, holds a visual aid to illustrate work done in the Umatilla Basin to negotiate CTUIR water rights. Contributed photo Board of Trustees Chair Kat Brigham, left, stands with Oregon State Representative Susan McLain, center, and Board Member Lisa Ganuelas during the Umatilla Basin Water Rights Tour. The tour was organized and facilitated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Aug. 8. Local legislators Senator Bill Hansell and Representative Bobby Levy were joined by State Representatives Ken Helm, Susan McLain, Mark Owens, Khanh Pham and Jeff Reardon.

State lawmakers join CTUIR Board of Trustees and staff, state and federal officials, and irrigation district leaders to learn about water rights in the basin

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Leland Kevin Bill January 15, 1970 - August 5, 2022

Leland Kevin Bill, 52, passed away on Friday night at his dear friend’s home in Pendleton, August 5, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1970 in Reno, Nevada to Sylvia Davis and Henry Bill. He grew up in Mission attending the Pendleton Schools, where he loved sports. He moved to Seattle, Washington with his family and daughters in 1992 through 1997. While there in Seattle he loved attending Mariner Games and Seahawk games.Hisfavorite teams where the Chicago Bull and San Francisco 49ers. He loved attending Pow-Wows as well. He is survived by his four daughters, Darian Bill, Erika Bill, and Roćqel Wildbill all of Oregon and daughter Rosean Wild bill of Idaho. Grandson Khye Secakuku 4 years old, Qasias Secakuku 2 years old and James Johnson V 1 ½ year old. Mother, Sylvia Davis of Reno, Nevada. Companion, Jamie Munoz. Sisters, Elizabeth Bill and Veva Jim (Gary Smith). Numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by his father, Henry V. Bill and Sister, Suzanne T. Garcia, Grandparents, Phillip & Eliza Bill. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton was in charge of funeral arrangements. Please visit www.burnsmortuary.com and leave a favorite memory.

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Weather CTUIR Weather Report August Weather2022information summarize data taken at the Pendleton Weather Station Lat 45 40 N and Lon -118 51 W from August 1 to August 31. Temperature is reported in degrees Fahrenheit and time in Pacific Standard Time.The average daily temperature was 94 degrees with a high of 106 degrees on August 8 and a low of 48 degrees on August 28. With a departure from normal of +6.1 degreesTotalprecipitation to date in August was 0.04 with the greatest 24hr average of Trace Amounts” on August 10 & 22. 1 days out of the month had precipitation levels greater than .01 inches with 0 day greater than 0.10 inches and with 0 day greater than 0.50”. There was a departure of -.25” from average for the month of August. The average wind speed was 8.5 mph with a sustained max speed of 30.0 mph from the West on August 12. A peak speed of 45 mph occurred from the West on August 27. The dominant wind direction was from theThereWest.were 3 Thunder storms, 1 day out of 31 in which some rain fell but not much, 1 Haze event/day, and 0 Fog/Mist. Air Quality Index values remained Green/ Healthy. Air Quality indexes remained GREEN/ HEALTHY throughout August even with wildfire activity across the west coast. We lost a ¼ inch of rain in August on annual average.

CTUIR Committee and Commission appointments made by the Board of Trustees in July and August One position advertised and one appli cationACTION:received.Bymotion move to reappoint Don Williams by acclimation to the ECDC Committee for a two year term ending August, 2024. Two position advertised and two appli cationACTION:received.Bymotion move to reappoint James Marsh Sr. and Ken Hall by accli mation to the Fish and Wildlife Commis sion for a three year term ending August , 2025.Oneposition advertised and one appli cationACTION:received.Bymotion move to reappoint Mary Holt by acclimation to the Gaming Commission for a four year term ending August , 2026. One position with two applications from Kellen Joseph and Charles Woods III.

ACTION : Secret ballot ended with tie vote. Kat Brigham, BOT Chair broken the tie by selection of Charles Woods III for a three year term ending August 8, 2025.ACTION: by motion move to reappoint Antone Minthorn by acclimation to the ECDC Committee for a two year term ending September 06, 2024. This the only one we had this month.

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8 wátuy uymɨtat (first, eight) Confederated Umatilla Journal - September 2022 ALMANAC: To place an advertisement, public notice, announcement, or obituary in the CUJ call (541)429-7368 Obituaries Pendleton Pioneer Chapel received three prestigious awards in 2009 The Oregon Funeral Directors Association Award of Funeral Service Excellence w The Best Of Eastern Oregon Award as voted by the readers of the East Oregonian w Pendleton Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business of the Year Our experienced family provides caring, compassionate care including: Burial Services ~ Military Services Cremation ~ Monuments Submit letters to the editor to cuj@ctuir.org President’s List (3.75-4.0 gpa) Lorene ViceCeceliaBroncheauStangerPresident’slist(3.5-3.74gpa)AlyssiaMiller BMCC Honor announcementRoll

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Committee/Commis-sionAppointments

Vice Chair Isaiah Welch Apr. 1, 2021 April 1, 2023 Member Woodrow Starr Dec. 7, 2020 Dec. 1, 2022

Vice Chair Donald Williams Aug. 6, 2022 Aug. 6, 2024

Housing/DCFS/Safety Yellowhawk Behavioral Health Directors Member Lindsey Watchman BOT Member Dec. 1, 2023 Member Wenona Scott GC Member Glavis Wagner GC CTUIR CULTURE COALITION (No Stipends) 2 YEAR TERM

Secretary/Treasurer Leo Stewart Aug. 06, 2020 June 1, 2023

Member Antone Minthorn Sep. 00, 2024 BOT Ex Officio Boots Pond BOT Member Dec. 1, 2023

EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE 2 YEAR TERM POSITION NAME DATE SWORN IN TERM ENDS MTG DAYS Member Advertising 1st and Tuesdays3rd1:30PM

Vice Chair Robin Bitrick Jun. 7, 2021 Jun. 1, 2023 Secretary Cheryl Shippentower Aug. 2, 2021 Aug. 2, 2023 Member Pam Shippentower Jun. 6, 2022 Jun. 6, 2024 Chairman Boots Pond BOT Member Dec. 1, 2023 1st,2022 for will

ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2 YEAR TERM POSITION NAME DATE SWORN IN TERM ENDS MTG DAYS Chair Pat Walters Jun.09, 2021 June 1, 2023 1st andTuesday3rds9:00AM

serve as ex-officio member to all committees/commissions when needed except Election and Enrollment. 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Ascertainment of Quorum a. General Council Officers b. Board of Trustees c. General Council Members 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of Executive Summary – August 25, 2022 6. Old a.Business CTUIR Organizational Assessment, Moss Adams – An nie Rose Favreau, Project Manager b. BOT 2022-23 Priorities: - Executive Management Team Strategic Planning Retreat Update Don Sampson, Executive Director 7. Newa.BusinessEnrollment Committee – Bonnie Burke, Chair b. Tribal Employment Rights Commission – Lawanda Bronson, Chair 8. Open Mic 9. Announcements/Notes 10. Adjournment Note: For zoom meeting ID or call-in phone access, email General Council Secretary Shawna Gavin Pleaseshawnagavin@ctuir.orgatincludeyourCTUIRtribalenrollment#forverification.General Council Draft Agenda September 22, 2022 – 2:00 PM Hybrid: In-person & Virtual via Zoom

*BOT Chair will serve as ex officio member to all committees/commissions when needed except Election and Enrollment.

POSITION NAME DATE SWORN IN TERM ENDS MTG DAYS

CC Update *BOT Chair

Secretary Marjorie Waheneka Mar. 1, 2021 Mar. 1, 2023 Member Jonni Spencer Sep. 6, 2021 Sep. 6, 2023

CCWIC CTUIR Community Wellness Improvement Collaborative 2 YEAR TERM (1 BOT Member)

Secretary Maurice Bronson Feb. 2, 2022 Jan. 31, 2024 Member Nancy Rees Duff May 3, 2021 May 3, 2023

POSITION NAME DATE SWORN IN TERM ENDS MTG DAYS

CTUIR Committee/CommissionMembersList September

ALMANAC: To place an advertisement, public notice, announcement, or obituary in the CUJ call (541)429-7368 9(first, nine) wátuy kúycSeptember 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal Executive Director: Donald G. Sampson Deputy Executive Directors: Jonetta Herrera & Shana McConville Radford Chair Lindsey X. Watchman Vice Chair Michael Ray Johnson Secretary Shawna Gavin Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl Chair Kathryn Brigham Vice Chair Aaron Ashley Treasurer Sandra Sampson Secretary Sally Kosey At-large BOT Members: Boots TobyLisaCorinnePondSamsGanuelasPatrick General Council General Council contact Info Office: 541-429-7378 Email: GeneralCouncil@ctuir.org Meeting updates and information on: www.ctuir.org/government/general-council Board of Trustees GOVERNMENT Page 1 of 8 Committee/Commission Members List

Chairperson Marcus Luke Yellowhawk YellowhawkTue3rdsday34PMMember

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September 1st,2022 for CC Update

Chairman Sally Kosey BOT Member Dec. 1, 2023 NeededAs

Chairperson Toby Patrick BOT Member Dec. 1, 2023 1st and atTuesday3rds1:00PM

Vice Chair Kelsey Burns Feb. 1, 2021 Feb. 1, 2023

Member Debra Shippentower May 3, 2021 May 3, 2023 Member Margaret Sams Jan. 15, 2021 Dec. 1, 2023

A water slide owned and operated by Mission Inflatables, a CTUIR Tribal Member-owned business, was spot for kids on the sweltering August day.

CTUIR Housing Director Marcus Luke enjoyed time with his son who will be a a first grader at Sherwood Elementary School in 2022. Alaina Mildenberger checks out Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s safety preparedness table.

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Native American Higher Education Coach & Liaison, Annie Smith shares information about Blue Mountain Community College to picnic-goers. Racheal Wallis represents Nixyaawii Community Financial Services during the Community Picnic Aug. 11. Umatilla Tribal Police Department set up a bicycle safety station for children who attended the picnic.

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Casey Picard keeps the grills going during the annual event held at July Grounds in Mission. Anson Crane blasts some tunes as DJ to the picnic held in August of each year.

Chelsey Minthorn and her son Rielly Leighton Jr. play at the park during the Community Picnic in Mission.

Mission soaks up summer’s end

MISSION - Local residents gathered at the July Grounds in Mission to attend the Annual Community Picnic hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Housing Depart ment.

CTUIR’s other departments and entities set up informational booths at the event annually to share their services and give back to the community. The event was started by Housing staff in 2006 and organized by then called Umatilla Reservation Housing Authority (URHA). They began by serving 300 dogs and burgers and today the Housing Department serves an average of 450 dogs burgers. The goal for the picnic bbq, Housing Director Marcus Luke said, came from URHA staff as a way of giving back to the community and to have an end of the summer get together before kids go back to school. They also used to the opportunity greet many of the tenants they didn’t see often. “The most we had was about in 2015 or so where we served over 1,000 dogs and burgs. But today we have about 30 volunteers from CTUIR Tribal departments, serving food and drinks. There are over 100 prizes in the free raffle for adults and children. The BOT pays for all the food and many local businesses in Pendleton donate prizes and gift certificates each year. The Housing staff and ones at Yellowhawk are very grateful to serve at the bbq,” he said. was a popular

Chris Marsh doles out some watermelon during the event held on one of the hottest days in August. The community picnic is held every August at the July Grounds before the school year begins. It is hosted by the CTUIR Housing Department.

James Hall serves up some BBQ for Mission area residents during the Annual Community Picnic hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and its entities. The picnic was held at the July Grounds Aug. 11.

McKinley Minthorn reaches for a shaved ice treat during the Arrowhead Travel Plaza Lawn Party they held for Customer Appreciation week Aug. 22-28. Dallas Dick photos Local band, Nuketown, played live music on the lawn next to Arrowhead Travel Plaza during the Arrowhead Customer Appreciation Week highlight event Aug. 24.

Arrowhead Travel Plaza patrons enjoy a lunch provided by the establishment during their customer appreciation event held Wednesday.

Confederated Umatilla Journal - September 202212 wátuy pútɨmt ku nápt (first, twelve) Happy Belated Birthday my little Pumpkin Spice Latte JessicaAugustWillt31 Arrowhead Travel Plaza goes all out for Customer Appreciation

Loras and Kellen Joseph enjoy Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s Employee Recognition event held at Quaking Aspens Lanes Aug. 4. The annual employee bash was open to Yellowhawk employees, the Health Commission and their families. JillMarie Gavin photos

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take a break from the lanes during their annual employee recognition party Aug. 4.

during their annual employee appreciation event. From left are Health Commission members Dorothy Cyr, Shawna Shillal-Gavin, staff member Nancy Kirksey, Commission Vice Chair Denise Wickert and member Dara Worden-Williams.

Yellowhawk recognizes employees at Quaking Aspens Lanes

Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center employees Bobbie Newland, left back, Andrea Rodriguez, back right, and Martina Gordon, front, run the prize table and sign-in station during the Employee Recognition event Aug. 4 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. A raffle was held for employees and bowling was open to Yellowhawk staff and their families.

Lloyd Barkley, left, embraces Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center CEO Aaron Hines, right, during the Annual Employee Recognition event held Aug. 4 at Aspen Lanes bowling alley inside Wildhorse Resort & Casino. The event was catered by Wildhorse and open to Yellowhawk staff and their families.

Photos of 2019 Children’s Rodeo Contributed by InterMountain ESD.

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September 27-October 1: Bison Meatball Sub Sandwich with Chips Every Friday, Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder! Dine in or order take-out. Call 541.429.7702. We're open from 11am-2pm.

Annual Children’s Rodeo returns to Round-Up

• Submit your comments by emailing robburnside@ctuir. org, or bobfossek@ctuir.org

September Celebrate the Bison Specials!

Our plan complements similar efforts in Umatilla County and for the State of Oregon.

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September 20-24: Bison Stew with Frybread

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Take advantage of the following opportunity to provide comment:

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Dozens of volunteers, including PRCA and local cowboys and cowgirls, IMESD volunteers, Round-Up volunteers and community members work to make the Children’s Rodeo a success each year.“We are very excited to be able to have our event this year and thrilled to welcome our young participants back to the Round-Up Arena! We are thankful to have great support from the RoundUp, local businesses and many community volunteers,” said Children’s Rodeo Director Linda Smith.For more information about the Children’s Rodeo, visit the IMESD website: linda.smith@imesd.k12.or.usorimesd.k12.or.us/o/imesd/page/children-s-rodeohttps://www.contactDirectorLindaSmith,541-966-3141,

• Review the draft CTUIR EOP on the Public Safety website during the review period (September 1, to 15, 2022)

RELEASE Public Safety OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT CTUIR EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN members, and other community stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft CTUIR Emergency Operation Plan. The goal of the Emergency Operation Plan is to natural resources by responding to di sasters on the Umatilla Indian is any effort to reduce or eliminate the long term risk to human life and response and planning, we can implement short and long term solutions to help impact on residents, families, homes, infrastructure, and our natural resources. updates its Emergency Operation Plan to identify and improve the response to facing our communi ty, and how we can best reduce the impacts. Our plan efforts in Umatilla County and for the State of Oregon. perspectives on the Emergency Operations Plan and the proposed response valuable. Your engagement helps CTUIR to advance these projects and prioritize the following opportunity to provide comment: draft CTUIR EOP on the Public Safety website during the review period (September comments by emailing robburnside@ctuir.org, or bobfossek@ctuir.org to review the draft plan beginning September 1, 2022 please visit: https://ctuir.org/departments/public safety/emergency operation plan update/

Spectators are welcome at the Children’s Rodeo and admission is FREE, but people will need to pay for tickets to the regular Round-Up Rodeo later in the afternoon.

September 13-17: Bison TriTip BBQ Sandwich with Potato Salad

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT –

Residents, CTUIR members, and other community stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft 2022 Update to the CTUIR Emergency Operation Plan. The goal of the Emergency Operation Plan is to save lives, property, and natural resources by responding to disasters on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Emergency Operations is any effort to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property. Through response and planning, we can implement short and long-term solutions to help reduce the devastating impact on residents, families, homes, infrastructure, and our natural resources.

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Community member’s perspectives on the Emergency Operations Plan and the proposed response strategy are highly valuable. Your engagement helps CTUIR to advance these projects and prioritize the most important efforts.

Contact Michele Madril, IMESD Director of Communication, (michele.madril@imesd.k12. or.us or 541-966-3115) if you plan to cover this event to ensure entry into the Round-Up Grounds and Arena

Story Contributed by InterMountain ESD PENDLETON– The Children’s Rodeo is back! After being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, this IMESD annual event returns this year on Thursday, September 15 at 10:30 AM in the Round-Up Arena. The event is sponsored by InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and the Pendleton Round-Up Associa tion.The Children’s Rodeo provides children with special needs ages 5 through 10 years the oppor tunity to be cowboys and cowgirls inside the fa mous includeactivitiesenjoyparticipantstotiesandrow,inschoolStudentstants”rodeoOregonaroundchildrenArena.Round-UpAbout50fromeasternwillbe“contesthisyear.fromdistrictsBaker,MorUmatillaUnioncounareeligibleparticipate.Therodeowillvariousthatriding horses, barrel racing on stick ponies, riding a pre tend bull, Native American drumming and more. Participants will also be able to enjoy the theme of the day, Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Each partic ipant receives a T-shirt, cowboy hat, lariat, scarf, trophy and a photo with their cowboy volunteer.

For more infromation or to review the draft plan beginning September 1, 2022 please visit: public-safety/emergency-operation-plan-update/https://ctuir.org/departments/

September 2, Free First Friday: Indian Tacosand($10.50)Frybread ($5)

Every five years, CTUIR updates its Emergency Operation Plan to identify and improve the response to threats and hazards facing our community, and how we can best reduce the impacts.

September 6-10: Bison Burgers with Baked Beans

Exiting Celebration Committee Chair thanks community for help Babette Cowapoo and her Celebration Com mittee is stepping down from serving the com munity as the Nixyaawii Celebration Committee officers, served since 2013. Babette Cowapoo former Chairperson of Celebration Committee wants to thank her officers Linda Jones, Vice-Chairman, Marjorie Wahaneka, Treasurer, Sally Kosey, Treasurer and Rachel Matamoros, Secretary for their ded ication through the years of celebrations and Youth Culture Night. She also send special thanks to Nixyaawii Elders Group, Tessie Williams, Dr. Ron Pond and Family, Helen and Levi Morrison, Rachel Ellenwood and Family, Andria and Jillian Scott, Lynn Sue Jones, Brenda and Gail Shippentower, Koko Hufford, Round-Up Association, Happy Canyon, Pendleton Woolen Mills and many more people that made celebrations and Youth Culture Night memorable and joyful.

September 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal 15(first, fifteen) wátuy pútɨmt ku páxat Send birthday ads to CUJ@ctuir.org. $5 payments go to CTUIR Finance Dept.

CTUIRBMCC Public Safety, nice bike course info. Eastern Oregon University CTUIR Vocational Rehabilitation CTUIR Education Title VI & Headstart CTUIR Child Support Enforcement

CTUIR Department of Natural Resources/ Climate Adaptation & Cultural Resources Nixyaawii Financial Credit Services Pamawaluukt Program Wildhorse Resort & Casino Human Resources Thank you all again and we look for ward to next year! From all of us here at CTUIR Tribal Government including all staff at CTUIR Housing Department

August 12, 2022 Dear Community Picnic Sponsors/Volun teers:On behalf of the team Housing Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla In dian Reservation, we would like to give you a big thank you for your local and very generous donation to our community picnic 2022. We’re all very grateful for this event and still had pre cautions during COVID, we did have on hand sanitizers, gloves & masks as an option along with trying to stay a safe distance too. It was a tremendous success serving some 450 hamburgers, 300 hot dogs and about 6 gal. of salad to the some 450 community members’. There were housing tenants, elders, Veterans & many kids that ate, played on the inflatable games & won over $1500 worth of raffle prizes from many awesome gift certificates & a camp ing sets to name a few. It was great day to wrap up the end of summer before school starts with tons of food & prizes. CTUIR is very grateful for your gen erous donation. Here are some of the prizes raffled; yard games, board games, blue-tooth speakers, sports toys, Pendleton blanket towel sets, lawn chairs, camping gear, BBQ set, numerous gift certificates & many more. We had over nearly 25 volunteers including numerous youth to help, serve, clean, as sist elders/Veterans and give away prizes.

“Inchii-qwuthla” A Big Thank you to all that donated; CTUIR Board of Trustees & General Council Tribal Departments of CTUIR Wildhorse Resort & Casino Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, for food & volunteersCayuse Holdings Hill’s Meat Co. Mr. PapaTVMurphy’s Pizza Sorebenots Coffee Western ZimmermanAutoTrue Value Hardware Store Pendleton Parks & Recreation Kelly Lumber Supply SherwinBi-Mart Williams Flooring-Richland Farm Equipment Headquarters (FEH) Blue Mountain Creations Hal’s Hamburgers Man Cave Barbershop-Jennifer Elder Children’s Museum Ruby’s Crafts & Supplies Mike’s Auto Clinic Walchli Farms US PendletonFoods Tire Factory Lindells Auto Salvage Pepsi Bottling Co. We also thank all the ones who braved the heat with their informational booths; USCAPECOForest Service CTUIR DCFS Cayuse OregonYellowhawkHoldingsEnergyTrust

The BOT appointed Charles Wood III as the new Celebration Committee Chairman effective August 1, 2022. Babette Cowapoo

THANK YOU LETTERS Atawiishamaash! Wishing sweet little Elencia a happy 1st birthday! Loves from daddy Ezra and mama Mia. Grandparents Cliff and Cece. All your little aunties and little uncle BirthdayHappyAuntieNormaweloveyouSept.27 BirthdayHappyGreatGrandpaJohn&GrandpaJeremy!September7

Housing sponsors,thanksvolunteers for Community Picnic help

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Contributed story MISSION –Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Chair Kat Brigham has been appointed by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to the Secre tary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC).Secretary Haaland made the announcement at the National Con gress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference in Anchorage, Alaska on Wednesday, June 15. “Tribes deserve a seat at the de cision-making table before policies are made that impact their commu nities. Tribal members who are join ing the first-ev er theirmattertheDepartmentestgageleadersensuringbeCommitteeTribalSecretary’sAdvisorywillintegraltoTribalcanenatthehighlevelsoftheonissuesthatmosttopeople,” saidSecretary Haaland in her state ment. “I look forward to continued engagement and ensuring that the Department honors and strengthens our nation-to-nation relationships withTheTribes.”Committee is comprised of a primary Tribal representative from each of the 12 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Regions and one alter nate. Chair Brigham will serve as the primary member of the Northwest Region, and Timothy Greene, Chair of the Makah Tribe, will serve as an alternate. The members are on a staggered, two-year term. “I am honored to be selected to serve on this inaugural committee,” said Chair Brigham.

Brigham appointed to first ever Tribal Advisory Committee for US Department of the Interior

Chair Kat Brigham

CROSSING THE MIGHTY COLUMBIA IN A wooden canoe. We did. The river provided our Tribes with food, a place to gather, a means for trade and transportation. The Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes were often busy on the river banks and meeting with other Tribes across the waterway. Looks different to you now, doesn’t it? PM

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Birthdays: 1st: Troy Gillpatrick 2nd: Reese Shippentower 3rd: Preston Bronson 5th: Audrey Shippentower, John Dick, Willie McKay, Vicki Rodriguez and Ayla Ferea 6th: Misty Brigham 8th: Cleo Dick and Alina George 9th: Manuel Soares 10th: Duce Dick and Angelica An cheta 11th: KariAnn Edmiston and Nijone Lockhart 12th: Robert Van Pelt 14th: Tom Brigham 16th: Tyler Rodriguez, Dan Morris, and Chris Brigham 17th: Charlie Morrison, Ela Mor rison, Charlie Quaempts, Lanae Rogers and Remington Anderson 18th: Ralph Jones 19th: Rodrick Edmiston 20th: Jose’ Hernandez 22nd: Leo Crawford III 27th: Neva Kash Kash 28th: Richard Orna and Mary Ren ner-Wittkopf Anniversaries: 3rd: Michael & Deb Van Pelt 4th: Andrea Rodriguez & Jose’ Hernandez 7th: Amber & Troy Gillpatrick 11th: Hanna & Rick Copsey 24th: Chris & Tina Marsh 29th: Angelica & Chris Ancheta

PENDLETON - Free office furniture will be available to the Mission commu nity in September. Cayuse Holdings will have free office furniture available for the community to take Sept. 6-9. The furniture will be available at the back entrance of the Cayuse facility (Coyote Road, across from Arrowhead Travel Plaza). A variety of cubicles, rolling filing cab inets, stationary file cabinets (non-roll ing), tables and chairs are available on a first come, first served basis. Cayuse will start a major building remodel this fall and as a result, does not need much of the furniture in some areas of the building. The furniture was offered to Con federated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and its entities to claim and what remains is available for community members. For more information, email questions to Info@cayuseSS.com

Cayuse offering free furniture in Mission

Tribal member picks up sticks for Rock & Roll CampRock & Roll CampRock & Roll Camp

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Marcella Jack, enrolled CTUIR, plays the drums during the Rock & Roll Camp performance on Main Street August 12. Jack played an original song with her camp band “The Dead Drunk.” This was her first experience learning to play drums. Jack has previously played alto saxophone, electric guitar and keyboard. Contributed photos

Rock & Roll Camp participants pose with instructors in front of the Pendleton Center for the Arts in August. The students participated in the annual music camp that takes place every August and is hosted by the Pendleton Center for the Arts. The Center hosts a performance by camp participants on Main Street each year.

MISSION - Marcella Jack, 13, joined the Pendleton Center for the Arts Annual Rock and Roll Camp in August. Jack, who is enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and lives on the reservation, has been playing the electric guitar for one year and the alto saxophone for two years at Sunridge Middle School. This was her first time attending the summer music camp where she learned to play the drums for the first time. “I learned more about the instrument I played and what I like about the camp is how chill everyone is. I performed the drums and played an original song with my camp band “The Dead Drunk,” she said.

September 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal 19(first, nineteen) wátuy pútɨmt ku kúyc Dan Smith Sr.Bus.RecruitmentPartner Support Team Kendra Schulz ManagerProgram Commercial Team Tim Stauffer ContractLead Government Team Congratulations to our August Employees of the Month! DID YOU KNOW? From CTUIR.org The day-to-day work of the Confederated Tribes government is carried out by a staff of nearly 500 employees (47% are our own tribal members, 14% are Indians from other tribes, and 38% are non-Indians). The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors are responsible for directing the staff, which is organized into several departments and programs. Lightningsetshills on fire An thunderstormOregoneasterntearsthroughthehillsoftheUmatillaIndianReservationcausinganumber of small fires in the area Aug 10. The average daily temperature in August was 94 with a high of Aug.1068. This was one of three lightning storms over the course of month.the DallasPhotoDick

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ConfederatedCUJUmatillaJournalSectionA Volume 29, Issue 4 APRIL 2021ConfederatednewspaperUmatillaReservation Oregon SectionB Volume 30, Issue 9 SEPTEMBER The monthly newspaper of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Pendleton, Oregon News & Sports

2022 Pendleton Linebacker’s Club Hall of Fame Night included CTUIR Tribal Member Inductees Buck Jones, Julie Taylor, and Ryan Sams. The awards are given in recognition of outstanding contribution to Pendleton High School Sports. The awards were held on August 12 at the Pendleton Convention Center. See page 2B

Afterwards the youth got to watch first ever Native American Profes sional Golfer and Nike N7 Ambassador Gabby Lemieux hit golf balls on the driving range and go over golf fundamentals. Lemieux is a member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation and grew up in Idaho. Lastly all particiapnts were gifted Nike bags, N7 shirts, and an autograph book. Eleven youth attended the camp.

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MISSION - Wildhorse Golf Course hosts youth golf clinic August 30.

The event featured rising stars from the Ladies Professional Golf Asso ciation (LPGA) who are currently on the EPSON Tour. The EPSON Tour is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA. The golf clinic began with introductions of the rising professional golfers and coach es, followed by guided meditation, multi-sport obstacle course, putting, full swing on the driving range and chipping lessons.

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Native American professional Golfer, Gabby Lemieux, teaches at CTUIR Youth Golf Clinic

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Pendleton Round-Up Court and Happy Canyon Princesses during the 2022 Appreciation Party held at Wildhorse Resort & Casino Aug. 26. From left Princess Cloe Davis, Princess Brooklyn Been, Happy Canyon Princess Samantha Craig-Allen, Queen Addie Kilgore, Happy Canyon Princess Marley Johnson, Princess Madeline Hales, and Princess Alexa Marandas. See page 10B

Foster Odom presents Buck Jones his 2022 Inductee Hall of Fame certificate in recognition for outstanding contribution to Pendleton High School Sports

Ryan Sams embraces his son Quincy Sams during the Pendleton Linebackers Club Hall of Fame Night dinner August 12. Buck Jones hugs Ramona Tanawasha during the Pendleton Linebackers Hall of Fame Night held on August 12. Family of Julie Taylor, Larry Cowapoo and Marlene Taylor awaiting the induction awards to begin at the Pendleton Convention Center.

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Julie Taylor and Susie Bynum pose for a photo after Taylor received her certificate. Taylor was one of seventeen being inducted this year.

Gabe McCune hands 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Ryan Sams his certificate.

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Gabby Lemieux speaks to youth and said she hopes to be a mentor to somebody in the future, like Notah Begay III was to her ,and hopes she will get to inspire youth on their professional Katerijourney.Jones jump ropes as she participates in the multi-sport obstacle course station at the Youth Clinic.

Dylan Abrahamson, Gabby Lamieux and Landon Picard after the meet and greet with the women’s professional golfers. Colten Bell runs with a football as he races through the multi-sport obstacle course.

The Wildhorse Club Championship was held August 6-7 at the Wildhorse Resort Golf Course. John Barkley is the 2022 Club Champion. Barkley shot 69-76 and won by at least 4 strokes. Josh Barkley (left) won 1st Net in the Championship Flight and Jeremy Barkley won First Gross in the 2nd Flight.

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PILOT ROCK – Pilot Rock School District has hired Tyler Zyph as its new Athletic Director. Zyph is starting his fourth year working at Pilot Rock Jr/Sr High School where he is a PE/Health teach er. During his tenure at the district, he has coached cross country, boys’ basketball and track. Zyph said he believes he brings a unique perspective to the Pilot Rock SD athletic department because he has been a teacher within the school for three years and coached a sport every“Theseason.lastfew years I have built great relationships with our student athletes, parents, teachers and the Pilot Rock community. I feel it will be a smooth transition into the position due to the several years of experience I have coaching in Pilot Rock. I want to create a positive environment for our coaches and student athletes to thrive,” ZyphPilotsaid.Rock

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Zyph attended Eastern Oregon Univ ersity where he completed his Master’s in Education. During his time at EOU, he was an accomplished athlete for the Mountaineers Track and Field team. Zyph completed his student teaching at Hermiston High School and Sunridge Middle School (Pendleton) and worked as a teacher at Clara Brownell Middle School (Uma tilla) for three years before joining the Pilot Rock School District teaching and coaching staff. The Rockets have started fall practic es and games begin next week.

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Yellowhawk Family Strength Program employees Cindy Cecil, Katie Chavez and Clint Kittrell during the Back to School Grab and Go event. Michelle Moses and her granddaughter Nicholi Mayfield receiving their backpacks provided by Yellowhawk Family Strength Program on Aug. 15.

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By the CUJ MISSION – Jerad Croswell, enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes, knew early on that he wanted to be an optometrist.Hewasagood student from the start, but when Croswell got to high school he really started to excel. His parents both instilled in him the importance of a good education, he said. Mother, Debra Croswell, and father, Tom Croswell, have both been working for the Confederated Tribes of the Uma tilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) since he was little. Croswell said the expectation to do well was so ingrained it was never an option to not be a dedicated student. “It was always emphasized by my parents that doing well was expected. Good grades were the baseline,” he said. By the time Croswell was ready to graduate from Weston-McEwen High School, with honors, in 2014 he had already completed enough dual-enroll ment credits to finish his Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree in one year from Blue Mountain Community College.Baseball was always a fun pass time and passion for Croswell but when it came to scholastic pursuits, science was his go-to subject.

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Croswell went on to graduate from Oregon State University (OSU) with his Bachelors of Science in Bio health Services with a pre-optometry option. Optometry called to Croswell early on. Before heading off to OSU he completed a summer job shadow with Dr. Michelle Monkman, his family optometrist out of Vision CroswellPendleton.is thankful to this day that Dr. Monkman allowed him to shadow her because it solidified his desire to go to medical school and get hisAfterPh.D.completing his undergraduate studies at OSU, and paying for his way through college by chasing scholarships and fighting fire, Croswell was accepted into the Pacific University College of Optometry at their Forest Grove Cam pus. He had applied elsewhere and was awaiting interviews for admission but as soon as he received notification that Pa cific accepted him, he cancelled them all. He was awarded an Indian Health Service scholarship to attend his firstchoice school. Pacific was Croswell’s desired school because he would be able to stay near his family and due to their renowned optometry program. Their smaller class sizes and family-like environment were also pluses for him as a Asstudent.aTribal member, Croswell hoped early on to provide encouragement to other Indigenous students in their schooling and career-choices.

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“For anyone thinking about going after a goal, make sure you take it one step at a time. The idea of eight years of schooling seemed daunting to me at first but once I started taking it one step at a time it was achievable. I hope that Tribal members know that anything is achievable,” Croswell. It was that same passion to encourage

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By Nann Parret, Idaho Senior Independent Wearing his McCall, Idaho smoke jumper vest over a white, American-flag print shirt and his head topped with his smokejumper cap, Dr. Ron Pond, 82, pulled out a hide-frame hand drum and padded drumstick from the case he was toting.He teetered as my daughter, who had joined me for this trip to Missoula, Montana, held his elbow while they stood before the National Smokejumper Memorial at the Smokejumper Visitor Center.“We are here to honor loved ones who sacrificed their lives. They were there to protect the resources of our Mother Earth,” said Ron, a registered member of the Umatilla tribe in eastern Oregon. “That’s why we’re here. To pay homage.” Once steadied, Ron rang a bell clenched in his fist, then beat the drum numerous times, the bell tinkling with each hit. He performed this cycle three times to summon the spirits before performing a blessing honoring the 12 smokejumpers and local fire guard who perished August 5, 1949 in the Mann Gulch fire that whirled out of control when high winds blasted through the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness area outside of Helena, Montana. His daughter, Lona Pond, stood beside him, dressed in a traditional yellow robe and white moccasins. She joined her father to sing a song, called “Kotts’ii’yow’yah,” which translates into English as, “Thank You.” “It’s a Nez Perce song thanking the creator for sharing a person with us on Earth,” said Lona. “Today we’re thank ing the creator for all the firefighters who died so young.” Lona announced each name, and Ron then beat the drum once after each one: Robert J. Bennet, 19 (Paris, Tenn.); Eldon E. Diettert, 19 (Moscow, Idaho); James O. Harrison, 20 (Missoula, Mont.); William J. Hellman, 24 (Kalispell, Mont.); Philip R. McVey, 22 (Babb, Mont.); David R. Navon, 28 (Modesto, Calif.); Leonard L. Piper, 23 (Blairsville, Penn.); Stanley J. Reba, (Brookly, NY); Marvin L. Sherman, 21 (Missoula, Mont.); Joseph B. Sylvia, 24 (Plymouth, Mass.); Henry J. Thol Jr., 19 (Kalispell, Mont.), Newton R. Thomp son, 23 (Alhambra, Calif.); and Silas R. Thompson, 21 (Charlotte, NC). “They perished, but they are not forgot ten,” said Ron. “We have one important word in our language: Nuu’miip’nii’shix. It means “we remember.” The pair traveled over from their home in Pendleton, Oregon, to fulfill a promise they’d made about 10 years ago to the last living survivor of the Mann Gulch blaze, Robert Salee. “My father and I met him at a smoke jumper reunion, and he wanted my dad to do a ceremony for him up here,” said Lona. She said their conversation with Salee was especially meaningful when it turned to the smokejumper foreman for the Mann Gulch fire, Wagner Dodge. Dodge famously survived the blaze, unscathed, by lighting an escape fire to burn the grassland ahead of him—essen tially creating an “island of safety” that he subsequently crossed into to protect himself from the towering wall of flames closing in behind. He had been unable to persuade his crew to enter into the escape fire—they opted instead to try to outrun the blaze. Only two of those individuals survived.According to Lona, Salee told her and her father Dodge had confided that he had gotten the idea for lighting an escape blaze from what he had learned about Native American slash-and-burn societies.“Ourmouths dropped open that this smokejumper was telling us this story about wildland fires,” said Lona. Lona, like her father, is no stranger to fire. Theirs is a family of hotshots and smokejumpers, elite firefighters specially trained to battle wildfires in rugged, re mote areas. Hotshots work on 20-person crews who generally hike on foot to reach backcountry fires. Smokejumpers, on the other hand, work in smaller groups, parachuting into the harder-to-reach places.Ron’s father, Walter Pond, returned from serving in the Philippines during WWII to work as fire manager for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 40s and 50s. Ron followed his father’s footsteps into the flames, serving from 1966 to 1969 as McCall, Idaho’s first Native American smokejumper. Both Lona’s brother and her former husband were also smoke jumpers who trained and jumped out of See

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“I knew I would never become a smokejump er because I got too old, and my body was not strong enough anymore after the injuries,” she said. Ron sustained injuries as well while on the job.

“I hit so hard, it took the breath out of me,” he said. “I was paralyzed and couldn’t move. My eyes were open, but I couldn’t see anything.” His comrades took the pads out of Ron’s suit and tied his legs up. Then a senior smokejumper loaded Ron onto his back and brought him down the hill to an awaiting helicopter that whisked him off to a hospital in Salmon, Idaho, where he remained for a few days. “I hardly remember getting any medical treat ment. No medication. No nothing,” he said. Over time, those injuries have snuck back up on him. Today he suffers from severe arthritis, which he attributes to his firefighting injuries. He struggles to even walk. “Many young firefighters will never under stand this until later in life, but these scars are here to help us remember,” said Lona. Nuu’miip’nii’shix. ISI

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Umatilla Board of Trustees member Corinne Sams, left, meets with other law makers near Portland. From left is Sen. Ron Wyden, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Executive Director Aja DeCoteau, Grand Ronde Tribal Council member and chair of Oregon Environmental Quality Commission Kathleen George, EPA Region 10 Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller and Sen. Jeff Merkley meet before a press event at Broughton Beach off Marine Drive in Portland on the EPA Columbia River Basin Restoration Program on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The recently approved infrastructure law will fund $79 million to reduce toxins in the Columbia River Basin.

“I got hurt in a fire jump into the middle of Salmon River country,” he said. “I got caught in a high wind.” He recalled looking behind him and oscillating his parachute forward and backward as he dropped. He flexed and braced himself for a landing, but the wind whipped him up, and he was thrown back, hitting his head and suffering a severe concussion.

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Toni Minthorn hugs Samantha Craig-Allen during the appreciation portion of the event held at Wildhorse Resort & Casino Aug. 26. Samantha Craig-Allen and Whitney Hunt share a special moment at the Happy Canyon Appreciation dinner. Samantha Craig-Allen speaks during the Happy Canyon Appreciation Dinner

Nancy Minthorn, left, sits with mother Tessie Williams, the Happy Canyon Appreciation Dinner.

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Tribal leaders joined Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a meal during her trip to Hanford Aug. 12. Pictured with the secretary from front left are Wanapum Band of Indians elder Marie Wyena, Yakama Nation Council member Dana Miller, CTUIR Board Chair Kat Brigham, Granholm, Nez Perce Tribal Executive Council chair Samuel Penney and leader from the Wanapum Band of Indians Clayton Buck. Back row, from left, are Hanford Site manager Brian Vance, Yakama Nation Council member Jeremy Takala and CTUIR Board member Toby Patrick. Energy.gov photo

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RICHLAND – Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently joined leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Nez Perce Tribe, Confeder ated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, and the Wanapum Band of Indians for a dinner in Richland, Washington.“Icomewith open eyes to see, open ears to listen and an open mind to learn from you — the foremost experts in this region and leaders — about the work the Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing under this administration,” said Granholm. The dinner the evening before the secretary’s visit to the Hanford Site on Aug. 12 was an opportunity for Granholm to hear directly haveandandurallandscape,oftheleadersregionalfromtribalaboutimportanceHanford’snatresourcessacredsites,howtheybeenwo

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MOTION: Lindsey Watchman moves to ratify Polled Motion 22-048. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. New Business: Proposed Resolutions: Next resolution number is 22-063: Resolution No. 22063 Topic: Legal Aid Transition Development Contract. RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Executive Director to execute an associated Professional Services Agreement to carry out those purposes, and that contract for the devel oping the administrative and oversight function is not considered an attorney contract under the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt revised Resolution No. 22-063. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. Resolution No. 22-064: Topic: Attorney Ser vices for Treaty Reserved Fishing Rights Matters. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves and authorizes the Executive Director to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Brent H. Hall, Hall Law, PLLC, attached hereto as Exhibit 1C, and authorizes the Board of Trustees Chair to execute Exhibit 2C, the Informed Con sent Letter with Brent H. Hall, Hall Law, PLLC; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Office of Legal Counsel is approved to make implement ing budget modifications as designated by the CTUIR Fiscal Management Policies related to this contract, is directed to administer the approved contract, and shall include the progress of the Hall Law, PLLC attorney services in its routine staff reports to the Board of Trustees; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-064. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. Resolution No. 22-065 Topic: USFWS HRNM Sagebrush Steppe Soil Study MOA RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Confederated Tribes to participate as an invited signatory to the “Memorandum of Agreement Among the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, The Nez Pere Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Wanapum Band of Priest Rapids Regarding Effects Caused by Removal of Sediments from the Sagebrush Steppe Soil Study Within the Rattlesnake Unit of the Hanford Reach National Monument, Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Benton County, Wash ington”, attached as Exhibit 1, and authorizes its Chair to execute it on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and to take such further action and execute other documents, if any, that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this agreement and this Resolution. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-065. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.Resolution No. 22-066: Topic: Coyote Business Park – Verizon Tower Lease Agreement RE SOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Lease Agreement that includes a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to permit the enforcement of the Lease Agreement; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees authorizes its Chair to execute the attached Lease Agreement, or one containing substantially similar terms, and to take such further action and to execute other documents necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trust ees specifically waives the following requirements under 25 CFR Part 162 in connection with the Lease Agreement: a) the need for an appraisal of the leased premises prior to the commencement of the Lease; b) the need for a periodic reapprais al of the leased premises every five years; and c) the requirement for the lessee to post a bond, AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to report through the Executive Director’s Office periodically as Date: August 8, 2022

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Lisa Ganuelas (4): 8/2-4 (in part) at WRC re: Tribal State & Federal Summit - Setting the Path for Accountability. 8/8 attend Umatilla Basin Water Rights Tour as TWC Member. 8/9 to Fish Hook to participate in Honor the Wykanish event. 8/15 Zoom with UW NAAB meeting. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve travel reports. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests: Aaron Ashley, 8/22 personal leave .5 on 8/22 from 7:30 to 8 AM. Corinne Sams, 8/24-26 Port land for CRTIFC meeting. Kat Brigham, 8/22 Zoom from 10 AM to noon re: Oregon Racing Commission interview two people. 9/18-22 Tulalip, WA to attend ATNI. 10/35 Florence to attend Tribal-State G2G Annual Summit.Lindsey Watchman, polled personal leave for 8/16 for 2.5 hours and 8/17 for 1 hour.

MOTION: Sally Kosey move to reappoint Mary Holt by acclima tion to the Gaming Commission for a four year term ending August 2026. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. Terms Expiring: Antone Minthorn, September 10, 2022 for ECDC.Jory Spencer, September 10, 2022 for Educa tion & Training BothResignation(s):Committee.TamiRochelleand

BOT PRESENT: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair; Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member Boots Pond, BOT Member; and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Old Business: Official Polled Action: No. 22-047: Subject: 2022 LPGA ESPON Golf Tournament Welcome Letter. MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to ratify Polled Motion 22-047. Boots Pond seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. No. 22-048: Subject: Talking Points for DOE Indian Energy Listening Session.

Old Business: None New Business: Next resolution number is 22-068: Resolution No. 22-068: Topic: IGA Membership Renewal. RESOLVED, that the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reser vation (CTUIR), authorizes the payment of dues for Indian Gaming Association (IGA) of $25,000 from the Board of Trustees budget and Wildhorse Resort and Casino (WRC) will reimburse half; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appoints Woodrow Star, Gaming Commission Member of the CTUIR as our representative to IGA, and appoints the following as alternate representatives to IGA. N. Kathryn Brigham, Chair of the Board of Trustees; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chairman; Sandra Samp son, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Boots Pond, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member and Lindsey X. Watchman, General Council Chairman Ex-Officio; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that these appointments will remain in effect through December 1, 2023 and/or until the Board of Trustees reappoint or replace our representatives.

MOTION: Sally Kosey moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-068. Lindsey Watchman seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Resolution No. 22-069: Topic: Union Pacific Railroad Meacham PTC Tower (TCNS 243159).

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Exhibit 1C Confidential Mitigation Agreement between Union Pacific Date: August 22, 2022 BOT PRESENT: BOT Present: Kat Brigham, BOT Chair; Aaron Ashley, Vice-Chair Sandra Sampson, Treasurer; Sally Kosey, Secretary; Toby Patrick, Member; Lisa Ganuelas, Member; Corinne Sams, Member; Boot Pond, Member and Lindsey Watchman, General Council Chairman. Full quorum present. Old Business: NONE New Business: NONE Other Board Action Items: NONE BOT Travel or External Meeting Re ports:Deferred from August 15: Corinne Sams, 8/9 travel to Fish Hook to participate in Honor the Wykanish event. 8/10 to Portland Broughton Beach re: EPA announcement of $6.9M in grant to communities to reduce toxics in the Columbia River. 8/11 tour of UIR with OR Representative Tina Kotek. Kat Brigham (5) reports: 8/9 at NGC meet with TNT Oregon team. 8/10 at Boardman re: Legislative Council on River Governance. 8/11 at Richland, WA re: meet with DOE Secretary Gra nholm (YIN, Nez Perce, Wanapum and CTUIR). 8/11 Zoom from 11:45 AM to 1 PM for ATNI Tribal Leaders Inflation Focus Group. 7/18 Eugene’s World Athletics Championship OR 22 Event but didn’t make event because was not able to download the electric ticket.

Sally Kosey, 8/23 personal leave from 1 to 4 PM.Sandra Sampson, polled reschedule FMCS meeting on 8/26/22 MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to ratify and approve leave requests as to the progress of the Verizon Tower Project; MOTION: Boots Pond moves to adopt Resolution No. 20-066. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. Resolution No. 22-067 Topic: CRTIFC Energy Vision. RESOLVED, the BOT approves and supportstheCRITFC Energy Vision for the Columbia River Basin; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the BOT assigns the Executive Director to coordinate the Confederated Tribes rollout and implemen tationofthe CRITFC Energy Vision for the Columbia River Basin including, but not limited to; 1. Communications: communicate passage of this Resolution to the CRITFC Executive Director, coordinating public relations, announcements, and development/review of briefings; 2. OLC: drafting and review of briefings; 3. Tribal Planning Office: review and comment of siting standards; 4. DECD: review of energy project develop ment proposals; 5. DNR: review of siting proposals for the protection of First Foods related to the Vision as well as cultural resources including archaeologi cal sites, sacred sites, and traditional use areas and finally evaluation of energy technologies and their feasibility. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt amended Resolution No. 22-067. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries8-0-0.Resolution No. 22-0 Topic: IGA Membership Renewal. MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to defer Resolution to confirm the correct amount of tribal membership fees. Corinne Sams seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. Other Board Action Items: Commission/Com mittee Update by Sally Kosey, BOT Secretary. Celebration Committee. One position with two applications from Kellen Joseph and Charles Woods III. Secret ballot ended with tie vote. Kat Brigham, BOT Chair asked for time to review the two applications and would break the tie later during the meeting. ACTION: Later during the BOT meeting the tie is broken by BOT Chair with selection of Charles Woods III for a three year term ending August 8, 2025. -Economic & Community Development Com mittee (ECDC), with one position and one appli cation from Don Williams. MOTION: Boots Pond move to reappoint Don Williams by acclimation to the ECDC Committee for a two year term ending August 8, 2024. Sally Kosey seconds. Discus sion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0. -Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC), two positions with two applications from James Marsh and Ken Hall.

Date: August 1, 2022

MOTION: Corinne Sams move to reappoint James Marsh Sr. and Ken Hall by ac climation to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for a three year term ending August 8, 2025. Sally Kosey seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries-Gaming8-0-0.Commission, one position with one application from Mary Holt.

Sally Kosey, personal leave 8/5 Round Up meeting from 9 to 11:00 AM. Regular Request: Aaron Ashley, travel 9/18-21 to Prior Lake, MN to attend Native American Eco nomic Development & Diversification Conference. Sandra Sampson, Virtual from 8:30 AM to Noon re: OHPB meetings rest of year (Sep. 6, Oct. 3, Nov. 1 and Dec.1). Toby Patrick, 8/4 personal leave from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. MOTION: Sandra Sampson moves to ratify and approve leave requests. Toby

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Jessica Lavadour resigned from the Election Commission as of May 20, 2022. Election Commission accepted resig nations by motion and positions to be advertised. Donald Williams resigned from Science & Technology Committee (STC) as of June 7, 2022. STC accepted resignation by motion and position to be Willadvertised.advertisefor following positions: 2 for Election Commission, to fill a term ending Dec. 31, 2023 and a term ending Dec. 31, 2024, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2:30-4PM. 1 for Housing Commission, to fill a term ending Feb. 3, 2023, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 1:00 PM @URHA. 1 for Land Acquisition, to fill a term ending Sept 2023, meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 9:00 AM. 1 for Science & Technology Committee, to fill a term ending April 1, 2023, meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. 1 for Tiicham Conservation District, 2 year term, meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 1:00 PM-2:30 PM @ NGC.Allapplications will be due Tuesday, August 23 by 4:00 PM. A BOT work session is scheduled for Friday, August 26 at 8:30 AM to review applica tions and appointments will be made on Monday, August 29. End of report. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Kat Brigham (12): 1. 6/16 to Richland, WA to attend Vista Field grand opening. 2. 6/7 to Puyallup, WA to attend WA DNR 2022 Natural Resources Tribal Summit. 3. 6/19 to Walla Walla, WA to attend COCOA presentation of two checks to CTUIR 4. 6/23 to Portland to attend recognition event for Antone Minthorn. 5. 7/19 Zoom re: LCIS Quarterly meeting. 6. 7/21 to Walla Walla, WA tour the Mill Creek City of WW diversion. 7. 7/11-15 Washington, DC trip to provide update to OR, WA, ID, DOE and COE on CTUIR CR Basin approach, Water Rights Settlement and a few thank you’s. 8. 7/8 Portland to attend Judge Levy’s retire ment event. 9. 6/10 Zoom re: Salmon funding with PaaW ee Rivera and Daron Carreiro. 10. 7/6 Zoom re: OR tribes to discuss the creation of an Oregon Tribes entity. 11. 6/28 Zoom re: Columbia River Basin Tribes meeting. 12. 6/13 Zoom re: Accord extension. Toby Patrick, 7/19-21 to Indian Lake to work withCorinneyouth. Sams, 7/18 Virtual re: Whitehouse Council on Native American Affairs Tribal Leader Engagement Session. Also attending was Kat Brigham, BOT Chair. Sally Kosey, 7-19 to Portland re: CTNA/AC Center for monthly meeting. Also attending was Boots Pond. MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to approve 17 travel reports. Sandra Sampson seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 8-0-0.BOT Leave and Travel or Outside Meeting Requests. Polled Requests: Boots Pond; personal leave 7/26 from 1-4 PM. Boots Pond; personal leave 7/29 from 1-4 PM. Toby Patrick, personal leave 7/25 all day. Lisa Ganuelas, personal leave 7/29 from 7:3011:00SandraAM. Sampson, personal leave 8/1 from 3:30- 4:00 PM. Regular Requests: Aaron Ashley, personal leave 7/29 all day. Kat Brigham, personal leave 7/26 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Kat Brigham, Zoom meeting 9/28 from 10 AM to 3:00 PM with DOI STAC. Kat Brigham, personal leave 8/3 from 1:00 PM to 8/5 at 4:00 PM.

Railroad and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Regarding the TCNS 243159 Meacham Positive Train Control Structure and authorizes its Chair to execute it on behalf of the Confederated Tribes and to take such further action and execute other documents, if any, that are necessary to carry out the purposes of the Confidential Mitigation Agreement and this Resolution; MOTION: Toby Patrick moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-069. Aaron Ashley seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Resolution No. 22-070: Topic: Intervention in PGE v. Oregon, cv 3:22-533 SI (D. Or.) RE SOLVED, that the Office of Legal Counsel is directed to prepare and file with the court papers seeking interventioninPortland General Electric v. State of Oregon et al., cv 3:22-533 (D. Or.); AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Office of Legal Coun sel shall report back to the Board of Trustees regularly on the status of proceedings; MOTION: Corinne Sams moves to adopt Resolution No. 22-070. Toby Patrick seconds. Discussion. Question. Motion carries 7-0-0. Other Board Action Items: None. BOT Travel or External Meeting Reports: Deferred.BOTLeave and Travel or Outside Meeting Re quests: Polled Requests: Boots Pond, 8/4 from 3 to 4 PM & 8/4 from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Corinne Sams, 8/5 all day.

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September 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal 15(second, fifteen) náptiyaw pútɨmt ku páxat We All Have an HIV Status EASTERN OREGON CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING EOCIL is a global disability resource and advocacy center that provides an array of services for people living with any type of disability. EOCIL is providing services in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler counties. Services Available: •Disability Research & Analysis •Informational and Referral •Independent Living Skills Training (Budgeting and financial management, cooking, application assistance, etc.) •Disability Peer Counseling •Individual Advocacy •Life Transitions Planning (School to employment, home to home, corrections to community, etc.) •LGBTQIA and Two -Spirit Resources (Emergency housing, support services coordination, hate crime and bias incident reporting) •Journeys ( 14-week peer-led evidence-based program for men living with depression) • Healing Pathways (14-week peer-led evidence-based program for women living with depression) •Support Groups •Youth Mentoring •Crisis Management and Disaster Planning •Emergency Financial and Food Assistance •Wrap-around and Support Services •HIV Community Services (medical coordination, financial assistance, housing assistance, insurance assistance, etc.) •Harm Reduction Program (Syringe exchange, Access to PrEP, free condoms, free home HIV-testing kits, and housing •Independentassistance)Living Services for Individuals Living with Substance Use •Community Garden and Food Pantry EOCIL has four locations: 1021 SW 5th Avenue, Ontario, Ore. 541-889-3119 Voice 711 Relay Toll free 1-844-489-3119 Email: eocil@eocil.org 322 SW 3rd St., Pendleton, Ore. Email:T711541-276-1037Relayollfree1-877-711-1037eocil@eocil.org The Dalles, Ore. 400 East Scenic Drive, Bldg 2, 3rd Floor, Suite 2382 Email:T541-370-2810ollfree1-844-370-2810eocil@eocil.org 51 West Washington Street, Burns, Ore. 541-370-2810, Ext. 401 Email: eocil@eocil.org People who know their HIV status can • Start early treatment that can result in better long-term health outcomes; or • Learn about U=U (undetectable = untransmittable) and what that means for you. • Access a variety of prevention tools to prevent HIV transmission • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) & Post-Exposure Prophylaxis • Free Condoms and Lubricant • Safer Sex and Prevention Education • Needle and Syringe Exchange Contact EOCIL to explore how EOCIL may assist you www.eocil.org Happy Birthday Son on 9/11 Momma and Sandra love you very much! Happy AuntieBirthdayJolynneSept.23 Love your Mission family Happy XalishBirthdayYalpitJessNowland9/16HappyBirthdayMotherWeLoveYouEnjoyyourday!September7and serve his People that made Croswell want to return home and work for Yel lowhawk Tribal Health Center at some point in his career. Because his IHS schol arship provided a full ride, he was able to graduate debt-free. Part of the return for the scholarship is a commitment to work five years at an IHS clinic before seeking other employment.

Croswell never dreamed that his first placement would be at his home clinic. He expected to work abroad and find his way home eventually, but when Yellowhawk heard there was a Tribal member attending Optometry school they remained in close contact to ensure he would be able to come work for his own“Theclinic.Health Commission understands the value of hiring tribal members means consistent and long-term health care for our patients. Tribal member, Dr. Jared Croswell, is the first to both earn a med ical field doctorate accolade and return home to serve his People. He’s a trail blazer. His path and story is an absolute utility to pave the way for more Tribal member medical professionals. Most importantly, Dr. Croswell’s scholastic success is a reflection of what a family can accomplish with the support of this community, he’s a dream come true for many of us and we are excited for

Jared’s future. Our commission encour ages Tribal members who are interested in the health care field to connect with Yellowhawk staff; primarily in Human Resources; Andrea Rodriguez, and the Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Hines. Of course, we Health Commissioners are delighted to listen to the ambitions of our students, but to put pen to paper and goals into actions; seek out our very capable staff.” Althea Huesties-Wolf, Chair of the Health Commission said of Croswell’sCroswellaccomplishments.graduatedfrom medical school in May of 2022 and began work at Yellowhawk as an optometrist this summer.

The CTUIR Veterans Service office would like to get as much information as possible to help our veterans get their documents for them in an effort to ensure we have all the correct information in our database that we use.

With the PACT Act there have been changes that have been made in the veterans favor and if you are curious of the changes contact Veterans Services Office.

17(second, seventeen) náptiyaw pútɨmt ku uynáptSeptember 2022 - Confederated Umatilla Journal I got the COVID vaccine because I wanted to help people. And I want other people to get it too so we can help end the pandemic. — HELEN, age 8 541-966-0535 3001 ST ANTHONY WAY | PENDLETON SLEEVESUP to move forwar d

I hope people realize that Native communities were highfunctioning societies before they were uprooted from their land. I hope people will acknowledge all the pain and suffering that Indigenous people had to go through before this country could be what it is now.

1. I am a descendent of the Walla Walla, Nez Perce and Cayuse tribes. I am 20 years old and my parents are Julie Rowell and Micah Johnson. My grandparents are Darcy and Bill Johnson, Gail and Bob Picard and Charles Rowell. I have three younger brothers, Brave, Atty and Naxs. I was born and raised in Portland Oregon. My dress was beaded in 1999 by Myrna Strong for my aunt Drew Johnson. My aunt Drew was a Happy Canyon Princess in the year 2000 and my cousin Mary also wore the dress in 2021. 2. Tell me about you and your family’s (horse included) experience this year? This year has been a very special year for both me and my family. Representing my family as Happy Canyon Princess isn’t something I ever thought I’d be able to do due to school and sports but it’s been an unforgettable experience. Being the only girl in my household I feel honored to have this opportunity since as the only girl it wont happen again. Being a Happy Canyon Princess has allowed me to grow a lot as an individual, which I am thankful for. 4. What are you most looking forward to the week of Round Iup?think what I am most looking forward to during Round-Up is seeing my teammates from home. My coach was kind enough to give us some days off for Round-Up so my coaches and teammates will be coming to support me which I am really excited 5.about.

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6.WHEN PEOPLE COME TO SEE THE HAPPY CANYON NIGHT SHOW, WHAT DO YOU HOPE THEY WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THE EXPERIENCE?

1. TELL US YOUWHEREILY/AGE/TRIBE/FAMYOURSELF:ABOUTDOLIVE/ YOUR DRESS’ HISTORY. ARLEY JOHNSON RESPONSES

Being a Happy Canyon Princess, an ambassador of your family and Indian people, what has this experience taught you?

8. IF YOU WERE ARE ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHO WOULD YOU PICK TO ACCOMPANY YOU?

I think one of my proudest achievements this year was when Samantha and I won the Best-in-Show award at the Lilac Festival Parade in Spokane, the same day my softball team won the semi-finals game in Spokane.

11. IF YOU WOKE UP TOMOR ROW AND GAINED ANY ONE ABILITY OR QUALITY, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT IT TO BE?

My biggest fear is probably any kind of rodents but especially mice and rats. I don’t have much of a reason for why except they’re gross and I’ve disliked them ever since I was a kid.

My favorite part about participating in the Happy Canyon Night Show is being surrounded by people who care about the history of Indigenous people and want to help tell that story. This year it will also be fun to have all my family and friends there supporting me.

10. WHAT GOALS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? In the next five years I would like to graduate college and begin my career. I hope to still be involved in sports whether that’s coaching or training but also be working towards my career as a journalist. I also hope to be involved in activism work in the Portland area.

Q&A

. If I was on a deserted island I think I would choose my dad to be with me. I feel like if I had my dad to accompany me I would be more likely to survive. My dad is a pretty smart guy and I feel like he would be good at problem solving in a situation like that.

12. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? AND WHY?

If I could gain one ability overnight it would be to be a three-sport athlete in college instead of two. I wish I would have continued my volleyball career through my late high school years and continued through college.

14. IS THERE ANYONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK?

7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE HAPPY CANYON NIGHT SHOW?

13. HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR ROLE AS A HAPPY PRINCESS?CANYON

One of the most significant things that being a Happy Canyon Princess has taught me is confidence. As the year has gone by and we’ve had more events, I’ve noticed myself becoming a lot more confident in myself. I feel very comfortable now to speak in front of people and also conversationsstart with people I don’t know super well. I feel really grateful that I have been able to step out of my comfort zone this year and learn more about myself.

One thing i did to prepare for Happy Canyon Princess was I practiced riding a lot more with Turbo. I had some experience riding before but living in the city makes it hard to ride consistently. Another thing I did was educate myself more about my family history, specifically geared towards Happy Canyon.

I’d like to thank all my family and friends for being so supportive of me this year. I would also like to thank my horse crew, Barb, Tom, and Michelle. Lastly, I would like to thank the Happy Canyon president Kenzie Hansell all the directors, our chaperones Brian and Jennifer Currin, Toni Minthorn, and Sally Kosey for all their help and support this year.

9. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT THIS YEAR?

Marley Johnson

4. What are you most looking forward to the week of Round up? I’m looking forward to seeing all the fans. It’s incredible seeing fans of all ages come togeth er because of 2 events: Round-Up and Happy Canyon 5. Being a Happy you?periencewhatIndianyourambassadorPrincess,Canyonanoffamilyandpeople,hasthisextaught

2. Tell me about you and your family’s (horse included) experience this year? My family has been hard-working and disciplined. They have been going to Pendleton Round-Up and participated in Happy Canyon for a long time, and they find it much more exciting.

14. Is there any one you would like to thank? .I would like to thank my mother who supported me no matter what I did and encouraged me to do what feels right for me. Whether it was auditioning for a movie in person or applying to be a Happy Canyon Princess; She was all for it and put in her 100%.

I am an Enrolled Member of Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation. I am 20 years old and my parents are Sandra Craig and Sheldon Allen. I currently live in Adams, OR.

12. What is your biggest fear? And why?

10. What goals would you like to achieve in the next five years?

6. When people come to see the Happy Canyon Night Show, what do you hope they will take away from the experience? I hope that they have an understanding of what our ancestors went through during the Battles of Whitebird, Big Hole, Bear Paw and also Little Bighorn. The show gives insight to what we have gone through that has led us to now.

9. What has been your proudest achievement this year?

My biggest fear is not doing my dream job. We only live once, so we should all do what makes us happy, not what’s laid out for us and accept it as is.

13. How did you prepare for your role as a Happy Canyon Prin cess? I do get a little nervous when I prepare, so I listen to either Vogue Beauty Secrets video or some 90s-2000’s R&B in the background.

Q&A

1. Tell us about your self: dress’youWhereFamily/Age/Tribe/dolive/Yourhistory.

I’ve been more in touch with my Culture and learning about my self-worth, mostly who I should surround myself with; I’m really thankful that these experiences are also what we can apply to our personal lives and our educations

“My family has been hard-working and disciplined. They have been going to Pendleton Round-Up and participated in Happy Canyon for a long time, and they find it much more exciting...”

I was able to maintain working full-time, ride my horse and attend these events for the majority of my time as a Happy Canyon Princess.

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Samantha CraigAllen

- Happy Canyon Princess Samantha Craig-Allen

7. What is your favorite part about participating in the Happy Can yon Night Show? This is my first year participating in the Happy Canyon night show, so I’m just ready for everything. It’s really exciting.

8. If you were are on a deserted island, who would you pick to accompa ny you? This was a tough one, so I would have to pick my cousin, Tyler. Because he does have some survival skills, but he just has his mo ments of being silly and we laugh too much.

My goals are to be published as an author, hopefully be part of the Entertainment Indus try and be able to travel 11. If you woke up tomorrow and gained any one ability or quality, what would you want it to be? If I had one ability or quality. I would be a couple of inches taller so I can find pants that will fit me, so I don’t have to adjust them.

3. What is your Horse’s… My horse’s name is Sunni He is 20 years old His trainer is Heather Simmons His favorite treats are Cashew Cookies He’s an all-around horse that has done every thing and has a great relationship with his autistic child. He was also in the Pendleton Round Up Mounted Band for 10 years