State of the Tribe 2019-2020-2021

Covid-19 Dedication

There is not much more to say that has not already been said about the pandemic. COVID-19 has affected every human on the earth in various ways. We have all suffered tremendous loss. For the Redding Rancheria, our loss includes two of our beloved employees who worked for the Tribe for over 20 years. Both were a part of our family and we will be forever grateful for their love and dedication to the Tribe and their fellow employees. They constantly served others and made their communities a better place every day. They are greatly missed.

Through these times, we have learned to be adaptable. We have come together to persevere through the constant uncertainty. And we have leaned on each other and our community to get us through the pain and suffering of the past few years. We know now more than ever, the importance of serving others and our community.

Various COVID-19 Drive-Thru Events

Covid-19 Dedication

We dedicate this book to our medical staff and employees who have worked so hard to keep our medical buildings open. The Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System employees have worked tirelessly across all of our locations to provide COVID-19 testing and to make vaccines accessible to all, while continuing to provide quality care to our patients. They sacrificed much and have gone above and beyond to keep our community safe and healthy. We sincerely thank these people for the deep impact they have made.

David Phillips 10/31/1959 - 10/01/2021

Rob Krikorian 4/18/1967 - 1/27/2022

Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Yana Wintu Pit River

Tribal Directory

Tribal Council

Jack Potter, Jr., Chairperson

Michelle Hayward, Vice Chairperson

Patty Spaulding, Secretary

Hope Wilkes, Treasurer

Jason Hayward, Jr., Council

Tony Hayward, Sr., Council

Laine Hayward, Council

Jason Hayward, Sr., 1st Council Alternate

Nicole Wilkes, 2nd Council Alternate

Miranda Edwards, 3rd Council Alternate

Executive Team

Tracy Edwards, Chief Executive Officer

Stacey Carman, Chief Operating Officer

Tamra Olson, Chief Financial Officer

Senior Directors

Glen Hayward, Executive Director of Health Services

Dani Hayward, Sr. Director of Human Resoures

Jason Hart, Sr. Director of Public Works

Hope Wilkes, Sr. Director of Program Services

Maria Orozco, Sr. Director of Public Relations

Michael Hollowell, Tribal Attorney

Win-River Organizational Development Team

Chris Hart, Sr., General Manager

Chris DeCamp, Director of Technical Services

Chris Hart, Jr., Director of Gaming

Christopher Orozco, Director of Team Member Relations

Alex Mack, Executive Assistant

Connie Manning, Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Brantley, Director of Hospitality

Don Hayward, Assistant General Manager

Kristine Sherwood, Director of Marketing

Laine Hayward, Director of Security

Win-River Governing Board

Tony Hayward, Sr., Chairperson

Jack Potter, Jr., Board Member

Michelle Hayward, Board Member

Patty Spaulding, Board Member

Hope Wilkes, Board Member

Jason Hayward, Jr., Board Member

Laine Hayward, Board Member

Jason Hayward, Sr., Board Member

Nicole Wilkes, Board Member

Miranda Edwards, Board Member

RREDCO Board

Jason Hayward, Jr., Chairperson

Kristine Sherwood, Vice Chairperson

Justin Sherwood, Secretary

Cody Greer, Treasurer

Bradley Smith, Board Member

Daniel Brantley, Board Member

Don Hayward, Board Member

Leon Benner, Board Member

Trisha Baker, Board Member

Health Program Management Team

Glen Hayward, Executive Director of Health Services

Stacey Carman, Chief Operating Officer

Paul Davis, Chief of Medicine

Darth Ooten, Director of Pharmacy

Jackie Brown, Nursing Supervisor

Kara Russell, Behavioral Health Director

Todd Gandy, Dental Director

Cory Ryan, Community Health Director

Sahaile Kristoffersen, Medical Director Churn Creek

Tim Rodriguez, Senior Administrative Assistant

Jolene Kingsley, Medical Director Trinity

Lori Hernandez, Director of Financial Health Services

Don Blair, Director of Business Development

Chad Kingsley, Assistant Medical Director

Shannon Coburn, Director of Health Infomatics

Patti Blair, Director of Admissions/Telemedicine

Shauna Montoya, Director of Nursing

Ashley Ramirez, Director of Operations Churn

Original Distributees

The Redding Rancheria holds in highest regard its Tribal Elders, especially the seventeen Tribal Elders we call our Original Distributees.

A congressional act terminated the Redding Rancheria as a reservation in 1959 and ordered the distribution of it assets. Some of these assets included the reservation land; this land was divided between the reservation's seventeen adult Native Americans living on the reservation at the time.

These seventeen individuals are now referred to as the Original Distributees of the Redding Rancheria.

In 2018, the last of our Original Distributees, Barbara Murphy, passed on, but we still honor and recognize each and every one of them.

Leona Barnes

Carol Hayward Timmons

Betty Benner

Barbara Murphy

Amy Burns

Ruth Philpot

Dorothy Dominguez Art Hayward

Juanita Price Gladys Raines

Original Distributees

The Redding Rancheria logo was created to represent the Pit River, Yana, and Wintu Tribes which are aboriginal to Shasta County, California.

The center of the logo represents the center of each Tribe's country with their traditional food sources of salmon and acorns, their water source and Mount Shasta, which is sacred to all three tribes.

Each of the feathers represents an original distributee that was still living at the time the logo was designed. These elders are: Carole Timmons, Art Hayward, Mildred Rhoades, Betty Benner, Dorothy Dominguez, Amy Burns, and Barbara Murphy.

Logo was designed by Tribal Member Jack Potter, Jr., in 1997.

Mildred Rhoades

Isgrigg Towndolly

Ellen Silverthorne

Laura Ward

Lester Sorahan

Katherine Steiber

Virginia Timmons

Vision Statement

Redding Rancheria is a sovereign nation where pride in tribal culture, history, and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. We are a leader in the development of our people within our traditional homelands.

The strength of our Tribe lies in honoring our elders, building healthy families, and promoting self-reliance in our members. We invest in our youth and adults, knowing that they will create the future with the strength of our ancestors. We empower them with knowledge and skills for a changing world.

We lead by example in community development and stewardship of the land. Economic development and diversity provide a secure future for the Tribe and contribute to a vibrant economy.

We preserve and celebrate our culture and live the traditions of our ancestors while building a brighter world for generations to come.

Tribal History

In 1922 the Bureau of Indian Affairs purchased the land that is now considered the Redding Rancheria. The purchase was made to provide a place for homeless Indians to camp and live and that is what this land became for many Indians in Shasta and Trinity Counties. Our Rancheria was unique as it included Indians not just from one tribe, but Indians of Pit River, Wintu, and Yana descent.

Prior to the government purchasing the land for Indian homes, many Indians gathered in the area to fish for salmon in Clear Creek. Life on the reservation was communal. People looked after one another’s children, planted gardens, and carried buckets of water from nearby Clear Creek’s natural springs. Indians on the Rancheria lived a self-sufficient lifestyle.

The history of the treatment of Indians in California is tragic. As recently as 1958, the California Rancheria Act expressed Congress’ intent to eradicate the cultural identity of Indians. In the era of termination, Congress unilaterally extinguished the special status and rights of tribes. The Redding Rancheria was terminated by an act of Congress on July 6, 1959.

This act set forth the distribution of assets of the Rancheria. The Rancheria was no longer recognized by the government and the people residing on the Rancheria were no longer considered Indians. As the years progressed, the Rancheria was parceled off and sold to Indians and non-Indians alike. In spite of this, those living on the Rancheria continued their communal traditions and operated a traditional Tribal Council. As part of the California Rancheria Act, the Bureau of Indian Affairs was obligated to establish and maintain a domestic water system and provide a road along with housing. However, it built only a handful of substandard houses and failed to fulfill its other obligations.

During the late 1970s, the Inter-Tribal Council of California was active in forming task forces challenging the termination of a number of Tribes. In 1983, a California District Court ruled that the failure of the BIA to comply with its obligations under the California Rancheria Act invalidated the Act. As a result, Redding Rancheria and 17 other tribes were restored as federally-recognized Indian tribes. In 1987, the restored Redding Rancheria Tribe formally adopted its Constitution.

The late Tribal Elder, Art Hayward, looks on as his house is demolished for the future site of the Casino

Tribal Offices Being Built

Tribal Elders and their family on the Rancheria

Tribal Council

2021 - 2022 Tribal Council

Back Row:

Laine Hayward, Michelle Hayward, Miranda Edwards, Jason Hayward, Sr.

Front Row:

Nicole Wilkes, Patty Spaulding, Jack Potter, Jr., Hope Wilkes, Jason Hayward, Jr., Tony Hayward, Sr.

Hestum,

We will continue to offer our prayers of strength for those who have lost loved ones. Blessings that call out to all of us to do our part in reaffirming our commitment to educate our community by continuing to share the blessings with the greater community of Shasta County.

Four words have come to my mind over these past few years:

Adapting- We as a sovereign nation have had the capability of adapting. Since contact, our people have always been able to adapt due to the ever-changing world that we live in and when COVID hit, to continue to do so as a nation. It was easy for us to start doing things on zoom or WebEx because we had to provide for our people and the people within our Homelands.

Educating- We are always educating the community, the state, and the federal government and as each election happens, we have to start over, but it is necessary for the Tribe to educate people about Tribal rights and issues.

Preserving-We must always preserve our history in the past but still be able to move forward in the future. Preserving and knowing our past, allows us to hold our heads up high and follow our traditional values, that are still intact, which allows us the strength to move forward.

Prospering- By following are traditional values and laws that have been handed down from our creator, Olelbis, we will continue to prosper. When we prosper, you prosper because it allows us to share our resources with the community such as the Tribal Council establishing the grants that have been given back to the small businesses within our Homelands (140 to date), as well as philanthropic branch through the Redding Rancheria Community Foundation.

We encourage you to join us in celebrating life and do your part in educating and empowering and providing hope to those in need in our community. As I refIect over the last three years, it is with a brand new year of changes, commitments, and celebrations. As we slowly break out of the past two years of isolation, shut down, and loss, we must give thanks for surviving thus far and rejoice in the lives we have. With our focus on community involvement and building partnerships, we are moving forward as Northern California’s leading tribe. So celebrate with us today- our State of the Tribe.

Message from the chairperson

Chairman Jack Potter, Jr.

Political Participation

As a sovereign government, Redding Rancheria exercises its government to government relationship with all surrounding entities. Redding Rancheria Tribal Council and staff have reached out to city and county governments to speak with them about issues that are crucial to the Tribe. The Casino Relocation Project has been central to many of these discussions and the Redding Rancheria will continue to do what’s right in being open to working with the surrounding community as we move forward in development. Some of the candidates we have supported are listed below.

2019

• Brian Dahle, State Senate

• Lane Rickard, State Assembly Candidate

• Elizabeth Betancourt, State Assembly Candidate

• Patrick Jones, Shasta County Supervisor

• Janice Powell, Shasta Lake City Council

• Doug LaMalfa, US Congressman

2020

• Elizabeth Betancourt, State Assembly Candidate

• Patrick Jones, Shasta County Supervisor

• John Garamendi, US Congressman

• Mark Mezzano, Redding City Council

• David Valadao, US Congressman

• Yes on Measure A, Shasta County

• Yes on Measure H and I, Trinity County

2021

• Alex Padilla, State Senate

• Doug LaMalfa, US Congressman

• Ted Gaines, Board of Equalization

• Tony Hayward, Sr., Shasta County Supervisor Candidate

• Tim Garman, Shasta County Supervisor

Councilwoman Hope Wilkes and Councilwoman Michelle Hayward with Assembly Candidate Elizabeth Bettencourt

Chairman Jack Potter, Jr with Former Senator Maurice Johansson

Tribal Council with Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Chairman Jack Potter, Jr. with Mayor of Anderson Baron Browning Tribal Council with Secretary of the Interior Debra Haaland

Tribal Council with Mashantucket Pequot Chairman Rodney Butler

Northern California Tribal Chairman Association with Assemblyman James Ramos

Tracy Edwards with City Councilman Mark Mezzano

Chairman Jack Potter, Jr. with Governor Gavin Newsom

Tracy Edwards on Indian Country Today

Cultural Preservation

The Cultural Resource Department is involved with monitoring and protecting the cultural and spiritual sites and repatriation of ancestral remains of the Wintu, Pit River, and Yana people. It supports and assists Tribal Members and Native American community members in traditional and cultural activities as well as traditional health practices. Ongoing activities consist of cultural classes and presentations, opening blessings at Tribal and community events and traditional plant knowledge. Due to the pandemic, some of the classes have been limited in size; however, cultural preservation remains a top priority to the Tribe. Throughout the pandemic, the Tribe has emphasized healing the community and cultural and traditional connectedness.

2019-2021 Highlights

Pow -Wow Classes

This class is for all ages and many dance in the Stillwater Pow Wow. Several dancers becoming Pow Wow Royalty. All styles of Pow Wow dance are taught.

Baby Board Class

This class teaches how to gather and prepare one’s own material to make a Baby Board. It teaches when and how to take care of the material gathered and most importantly, taking care of the land as you gather.

Reclaiming of Tribal Baskets and Artifacts

The Tribe has been activity locating baskets, bows, and artifacts for its Cultural Center. We have reclaimed over 50 baskets, 10 basket bottles, 10 beaded purses, pestles, and mortars.

Big Time

The Tribe held its 1st Annual Redding Rancheria Big Time in June of 2019 and its 2nd Annual Big Time in June of 2021. Ten Tribal Dances Groups were invited and the local community came out to support the dances. The Tribe also hosted a Hand-Game Contest paying out $5,000 in prize money.

Big Time Dancers

Big Time Vendors

Pow Wow Dance Lessons

Baby Board Class

Cultural Preservation

Repatriation

Repatriation is the return of ancestral remains and funerary objects to the Tribe. In June 2021, the Cultural Department repatriated 13 human remains for UC Berkeley. The Cultural Department was given back remains of a Wintu woman and her children to rebury near the Turtle Bay Museum.

pom hondamis yomoyle

Each year the Redding Rancheria holds a memorial day ~ pom hondamis yomoyle baada (I will remember you always) to remember the Tribal Members who have passed the previous year.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The Tribe participates and helps coordinate the Indigenous Peoples’ Day event in Shasta County each year.

Traditional Medicine Workshop

Sage LaPena shared her traditional knowledge on the healing properties of local plants.

Sacred Sites

The Cultural Department visited culturally significant sites of the Wintu People. Nor El Muk Elder Bob Burns shared his knowledge regarding locations of old Wintu burial sites.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The Tribe participates yearly to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. To honor these women and girls, many paint their faces and wear a hand print over their mouth to symbolize that they will not be silenced.

Reburial of Wintu Remains

Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow

The inaugural Stillwater Pow Wow was held at Shasta College in 1990, featuring a handful of local drummers and dancers. The Stillwater Pow Wow has been held for the past 31 years, skipping only 2020, to protect participants and community members from the spread of COVID-19. Redding Rancheria’s Stillwater Pow Wow is an important annual Native American celebration that has grown extraordinarily over the years. Approximately 10,000 people come each year to watch dancers from across the United States and Canada compete for prize money totaling more than $15,000. In addition to the dancing, the event features delicious food, Native American crafts, and cultural learning experiences.

Frances Slaughter Helene Sisk Julia Martinez

William Keluchie JoAnna Turmel

Elaine Butcher Nellie Romero

Robin Bailey

Joe Murphy

Stillwater Pow Wow 2019 Honored Elders

Stillwater Pow Wow 2021 Honored Elders

Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow

Native American Community Services

Head Start and Child Care

Established in 1995, the Redding Rancheria Head Start and Child Care provide a safe, developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment for children that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, as well as a positive self-image, a love of learning, and a pride for Native culture. Individual school readiness goals help prepare each child for success in school and in developing literacy skills that last a lifetime.

2019-2021 highlights

• Graduated 48 students on to Kindergarten.

• In 2021 we completed the playground renovation which created a universal play space for all students and includes elements refIecting the culture of the Redding Rancheria. The playground includes a fabricated Wintu Bark House, a traditional Arbor to provide shade, sensory sand exploration, a new storage area, an outdoor kitchen, a garden, a nature inspired play structure, climbing features, water play, and drums.

• In 2020 we completed construction on our new Child Care Facility which includes all new learning materials and state of the art technology. It is a child care/preschool program for Native American working families and benefits our Redding Rancheria Tribal Members as well as the greater Native American community in Shasta County. This project was fully funded by the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF).

• We implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan committed to addressing preschool safety and best health practices, including a remote learning platform during school closures.

• Dental services including teeth assessment, cleaning, varnishing, and sealants provided twice a year on site to all children.

• Wintu and Pit River languages are taught in the classrooms.

• Children’s books are distributed monthly to each family to encourage early literacy.

Kids on Playground

Native American Community Services

Housing Assistance Self Determination

Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) serves the needs of federally recognized Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Through NAHASDA, Redding Rancheria is able to assist multiple low-income families with housing. We provide home ownership counseling services, monetary aid for home rental deposits/rent as well as support in unforeseen emergency housing situations.

Redding Rancheria NAHASDA Program assisted:

• 50 families in 2019

• 53 families in 2020

• 48 families in 2021

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists Native Americans and Alaskan Native households. Through LIHEAP, Redding Rancheria is able to provide assistance to eligible families with electricity, gas, wood, and wood pellets.

Redding Rancheria assisted:

• 675 individuals in 2018 to 2019

• 733 individuals in 2019 to 2020

• 437 individuals in 2020 to 2021

Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program that assists Native American and Alaskan Native households. Through LIHWAP, Redding Rancheria is able to provide assistance to eligible families with water bills and septic pumping.

Native American Community Services

Senior Nutrition

The Redding Rancheria Title VI Senior Nutrition Program is funded by a federal grant from the Administration for Community Living. The program offers socialization, transportation, and free meals in a congregate setting and provides valuable information for services that are available within the community to eligible elders. We also provide meals to elders that are unable to come to lunch for medical reasons. The eligibility requirements are Native American 55 years or older, (50 for Redding Rancheria Tribal Members) and their spouses, regardless of heritage. Handicapped persons living with an elder are also eligible. We served our first meal under the grant in November of 1999 and we are now in our 22nd year of providing nutritious meals, fellowship and services to the Native American elders in our service area.

In 2019, we served 8,109 meals and provided 8,489 units of supportive services. The supportive services include crafts and games, nutrition education, cultural activities, referral to community programs and transportation services.

In the spring of 2020 we switched to pick-up meals for the remainder of the year due to COVID-19 and we served 8,109 meals.

In 2021, meals were available to be picked up until July. After July, elders returned to congregate meals and we served 8,656 meals. We also provide 300 to 400 bags of groceries each year for elders.

Senior Nutrition at Home Town Buffet Carmelita Prepping Desserts Celebrating 20 years of Providing Senior Meals

Native American Community Services

Family Caregiver Program

The Administration for Community Living provides the opportunity to Title VI grantees to plan, develop, and implement family caregiver support programs for the unpaid caregivers caring for elders and for grandparents who are the primary caretakers for grandchildren. The Family Caregiver Support program provides monthly support groups, training, information and referral and respite services for caregivers.

Sharing Fund

The Sharing Fund consists of funds that are directly set aside each year by Win-River Resort & Casino. The Tribe makes it a priority to implement services and programs that support self-sufficiency among its Members, as well as the larger Native American community. The Sharing Fund assists qualifying individuals and families on a case-by-case basis with the following:

• Youth Activity Fees

• Burial Expenses

• Food

• Clothing

• Elder Disability Support

• Domestic Violence Support Services

i.e., referral, education, shelter

• Catastrophe Assistance (fire and fIood victims)

252 households assisted in 2019

126 households assisted in 2020

231 households assisted in 2021

Community Services Christmas Party

Through the Sharing Fund we have a community Christmas giveaway for local Native American families that provides an entire Christmas meal for families and gifts for each child.

Redding Rancheria assisted:

• 52 families in 2019

• 60 families in 2020

• 37 families in 2021

Johnson O’Malley

The Johnson O’Malley Program assists students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes with school supplies. The program assisted 141 students in 2019, 177 students in 2020, and 188 students in 2021.

Turkeys and Toys Staff

Passing Out Turkeys and Toys at Socially Distanced Drive-thru

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health system

The Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System operates three health campuses in Shasta County and one in Trinity County. Our staff of over 185 employees provides access to the following care: family medicine, dentistry, behavioral health, psychiatry, marriage family therapy, substance abuse counseling, full service in-house pharmacy, obstetrics, cardiology, diabetes specialty care, laboratory services, medication assisted therapy for opioid addiction, seven day a week urgent care, orthopedics and podiatry free of charge to our patients. We never charge our patients any co-pays, deductibles, or share of cost and we have no sliding fee scale. We believe wellness is an important part of the healthcare continuum, and that is why we provide free onsite gym facilities, pilates, and yoga to all our patients and staff.

REDDING RANCHERIA TRIBALHEALTH SYSTEM

Our Campus Locations

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Center

Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, registered nurses and support staff do an amazing job of meeting the needs of our growing population. Our Tribal Health Center took the lead during the pandemic in providing access to COVID-19 vaccinations and testing to the entire community of Shasta County. As a Tribal facility, we had access to COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government. We held multiple mass vaccine clinic days where we vaccinated over 1,100 people at a time. When access to vaccinations was limited, our Tribal Health System tested over 14,000 people and administered 15,567 vaccines throughout Shasta County.

During the pandemic, we were able to manage our patient volumes and never closed access to care for our patients. While dealing with the large infIux of COVID-19 visits to our urgent care, our Tribal Health System was able to serve over 81,000 regular health visits as well.

Health Team in Front of RRTHC

Marcus Hard at Work

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health system

Churn Creek Healthcare

In 2015 the Redding Rancheria recognized a real need to increase access to healthcare for the medical population within Shasta County. On November 5, 2015, Churn Creek Healthcare opened to all residents of Shasta County who have Medi-Cal or Partnership Health Plan coverage. Today Churn Creek Healthcare has over 8,000 patients assigned for their primary care. Churn Creek Healthcare offers a walk-in urgent care that is open seven days a week to all Medi-Cal, Partnership Health Plan and tribal patients. We also recognized a need for access to physical therapy, cardiology, and mental health/behavioral health for the growing Medi-Cal population in Shasta County so all these services are now also offered at Churn Creek healthcare.

The Redding Rancheria Recovery Center is also located at our Churn Creek campus. This service provides access to Suboxone therapy to help residents of Shasta County with opioid and heroin addiction and also offers support for alcohol use disorder. This service has been instrumental in helping people get back on their feet and clean from their addictions. Our team of specially trained medical providers, nurses, licensed therapists, and nutritionists work collaboratively to help make sure patients are successful in their recovery efforts.

In 2022, we continue to expand our services at Churn Creek Healthcare by expanding our recovery program along with more behavioral health services for our patients. We have also added a full service dental department to our Churn Creek Healthcare expansion, which will provide high quality compassionate dental care to all of our patients free of charge.

Churn Creek Healthcare

Churn Creek Team Procedure Room at Churn Creek

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health system

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic we were able to open our new facility, Central Valley Healthcare, on September 8, 2020. Central Valley Healthcare was opened to increase access to health care for the underserved and elderly population within Northern Shasta County who have Medicare, Medi-Cal, or Partnership Health Plan coverage. Today Central Valley Healthcare has almost 2,000 patients assigned for their primary care as well as being an open access walk - in urgent care for Shasta Lake City residents who have Partnership Health or Medicare. In 2021, we provided care to over 900 patients through our urgent care alone for a total of over 3,200 medical visits in our first year. Although we have only been open 18 months, we have been able to serve many patients who had no access to adequate healthcare in the area where they reside. Our patients have expressed their gratitude on having local access to high quality, compassionate medical care.

Central Valley Healthcare

Fred Preparing for Patients

Central Valley Healthcare Grand Opening

Front Desk Team

Central Valley Healthcare

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health system

Trinity Health Center

On June 18, 2020, the Redding Rancheria broke ground on our newest health campus in Trinity County. This new health and wellness campus is 18,000 square feet and cost $12.5 million. Cerami and Browning were our local contractors along with Nichols and Melburg as our architectural firm and construction was completed on March 21, 2022.

This new health facility provides primary care, urgent care, physical therapy, radiology, dentistry, behavioral health, lab services, psychiatry and endocrinology all under one roof. We also offer the latest in health and wellness with a full onsite gym and indoor pool that is free to use by all of our patients. Our Trinity Health Center follows the mission of the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System, to provide the most compassionate and highest level of healthcare to the underserved communities. We value inclusivity and collaboration while removing barriers to care in order to improve our patients’ overall health and well-being.

Trinity Leadership Team

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Cultural Display

Reception Area

New Trinity Building

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System

Additional Departments

Behavioral Health

The Redding Rancheria Behavioral Health Department serves three locations through the Redding Rancheria: The Tribal Health Center, Churn Creek Healthcare, and Trinity Healthcare. The Behavioral Health Department uses an integrated, collaborative, and team approach to best meet the patient’s needs working to improve and maintain mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being with respect for cultural traditions.

The Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Center Behavioral Health Department consists of a Clinical Psychologist, three Licensed Clinical Social Workers, two Marriage and Family Therapists, a Substance Abuse Counselor, a Case Manager, and an Administrative Assistant. The Churn Creek Healthcare Behavioral Health Department consists of two Licensed Clinical Social Workers and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The Trinity Behavioral Health Department consists of a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and two Licensed Clinical Social Workers via Telehealth.

Services in the Behavioral Health Department include mental health assessments, psychotherapy, substance abuse assessments, case management, prevention, consultation, and educational services.

Under the direction of Kara Russell, LCSW, the Behavioral Health Department provides counseling for adults, children, couples, and families addressing a variety of mental health areas including depression, anxiety, anger, stress, parenting, marital problems, and substance use. In addition, the team psychologist completes specialty testing, psychological assessments, disability evaluations, and psychotherapy, and works collaboratively with the Redding Rancheria Tribal Court and Tribal Social Services. The case management staff provides linkage services and resources for patient wellness, referrals, and community support. The recovery staff conduct substance use assessments, counseling, coordinates inpatient and outpatient services, as well as facilitates Red Road to Wellbriety support groups.

Dr. Amna Aziz, MD, Pediatrician, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist oversees the Psychiatry Department which provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.

This team provided mental health services at the onset of the pandemic and worked continuously through the pandemic with the increased severity of mental health and substance abuse issues and began offering virtual appointments to patients to minimize risk of exposure and increase their comfortability.

Raising Mental Health Awareness

RRTHC Behavioral Health Team

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System

DEntal

In 2019, the Dental Department had plans to expand in the main clinic and to the future satellite clinics in Weaverville and at Churn Creek Healthcare. Dental had steady growth seeing over 2,600 individual patients for an all-time high of 11,600 patient encounters for dental care.

In 2020, the Dental Department had unique difficulties with the guidelines from the government and professional dental societies that dental offices should close and see emergency appointments only. Dental did its best to limit the effects of the closures, but finished the year with the first ever decrease in patient numbers. Individual patients dropped for the year almost 10% to 2,450 and encounters dropped 30% to 8,150.

In 2021, dental was still dealing with effects of the pandemic, but with a return to focusing on growth and increasing care, patient numbers were back to 2019 levels at 2,600.

The Dental Department has continued to plan and work towards growing the facility. Dental has begun hiring staff for the new Trinity clinic and the expansion of the Churn Creek clinic.

The orthodontic program we started in 2017 suffered the same restrictions during COVID-19, with children taking two to three years to complete their treatment. The Dental department was proud that they were able to finish treatment of over 55 children from 2020 to 2021.

Pharmacy

The Redding Rancheria Pharmacy strives to improve the lives of those they serve. Their staff of highly qualified clinical pharmacists and technicians continually work to provide safe, affordable, and accessible pharmacy services. They collaborate with other departments to provide better medication management including one-on-one diabetic medication review and training. The pharmacy saved patients over three quarters of a million dollars in prescription co-pays and also increased inventory to better serve the needs of patients, increased weekly prescription volume by 20% over the last 2 years, implemented both a mailing and delivery program for our elders, and participated as a pharmacy technician extern training site for Institute of Technology. Together we are charting a course to better health.

Patient Care

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System

Community Health

Native Americans are twice as likely to have diabetes as any other racial group in the United States. Our Community Health Department offers many programs for community members to help with their diabetes care management. These programs include diabetic focus groups, community walks, reduced cost YMCA memberships, open gym, health promotion classes, diabetic pilates classes, support groups, cooking demonstrations, and healthy holiday nutrition options.

Mildred Rhoades Diabetes Prevention Walk

Redding Rancheria Community Health hosts an annual Mildred Rhoades Diabetes Prevention Walk to honor the memory of Mildred Rhoades, remember those who have passed with diabetes, and support those living with diabetes. During this event, attendees learn about diabetes, the importance of prevention, and proper care for those living with diabetes.

Kids Camp

Mildred Rhoades Walk

Cooking Demonstration

World Diabetes Day

Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System

Future Health Village

The building of our Health Village and Wellness Center has been in our strategic plan for over 25 years. The Redding Rancheria has hired LPA, an architectural firm out of Sacramento, to help us design our new 180,000 sq. ft. health and wellness campus. This campus will be the most technologically advanced, holistically driven, health and wellness center in all of California. Our focus has always been on integrating holistic medicine, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine with western medicine. Our integrative medicine combines conventional and alternative therapies to help our patients.

Below are just some of the alternative and holistic treatments our patients will have access to at no cost.

• Acupuncture for chronic low back pain and migraine headaches

• Meditation and yoga for anxiety, chronic pain, hypertension, and insomnia

• Massage therapy for anxiety, pain control, and insomnia

• Rejuvenate Medicine Department for vitamin IV therapy, IV hydration, Botox treatments, and facial treatments

• Chiropractic medicine for routine adjustments and pain management

To augment the patient care plans, our patients will have access to the largest most diverse gymnasium and wellness center in all of Shasta County. The Wellness center will be approximately 90,000 sq. ft. and our patients will benefit from yoga, pilates, meditation, Tai Chi, nutritional counseling, indoor and outdoor heated pools, spin classes, Jazzercise, indoor temperature controlled running track and large workout rooms supporting kickboxing, weight lifting, TRX, and cardio training all at no charge.

Health Village Concept Photo

Tribal Government

Senior Management Team

Executive Team

The Executive Team consists of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Financial Officer. This team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Tribal operations. Presently, the Tribe operates more than 100 programs.

The Tribal Government currently employs 310 staff members in Tribal Administration, Gaming Agency, and all Tribal Health campuses. Throughout the pandemic, the Tribe has made its guiding value Balancing Life a priority by understanding that one cannot control what happens in life. The Redding Rancheria, as an employer, continues to adapt to create a modern work culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of its employees.

Stacey Carman Chief Operating Officer Tracy Edwards Chief Executive Officer Tamra Olson Chief Financial Officer

From Left to Right: Maria Orozco, Glen Hayward, Jason Hart, Stacey Carman, Tracy Edwards, Tamra Olson, Michael Hollowell, Hope Wilkes, Dani Hayward

Tribal Government

Human Resources

Through strategic partnerships and collaboration, the Human Resources Department recruits, develops, and retains a high performing and diverse workforce, and fosters a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for employees, departments, and the public in order to maximize individual and organizational potential and position Redding Rancheria as an employer of choice.

During 2019 to 2021, our workforce grew to nearly 310 employees at the Redding Rancheria. In keeping with our traditions, we encourage Native Americans to work for our Tribe. Currently our Redding Rancheria workforce is 35% Native American.

The COVID-19 pandemic swept through the world, and our tribal community, causing the Tribe to react quickly and safely for our Members, employees, patients, and community. To keep everyone safe, many of our staff were working from home and some still in the office to continue providing services to our Members and Tribal community. We learned to weave through the difficult times and come together in a strategic and socially distant way to continue to provide service to our people. We are still learning how to maneuver through the changing workforce after the difficult waves of the pandemic. It has raised our readiness, strengthened our position to face future challenges, as well as created innovative ways to manage, retain, and recruit talent with fIexibility and an arising awareness of the strong culture at the Redding Rancheria. We were successful in accomplishing the standards we set forth in making new employees feel welcome in becoming part of the Redding Rancheria family and providing competitive wages and benefits. We also added four paid holidays to our benefits package from 2019 to 2021, for a total of 16 paid holidays per year.

Redding Rancheria Work Family

Workplace Guiding Values Winners 2019

Serving Others

We are here to provide excellent service with a caring attitude. We are proud that our work serves Tribal Members, each other, and the larger community.

Doing What’s Right

Our decisions and actions refIect integrity and honesty. We are committed to earning and keeping the trust of people we serve. We do not seek nor accept personal gain.

Working Together

We are actively involved in building a spirit of teamwork and collaboration within and between departments, functions, and workplaces. Because we work together and support each other, we are smarter and more effective.

Embracing Change

We honor our traditions and recognize change is an ongoing part of our environment. We face challenges and change in our work with creativity, innovation, adaptability, and a sense of humor.

Respecting Differences

We seek to understand differences in ideas, approaches and perspectives as we welcome people from all backgrounds. We understand that our diversity makes us stronger and better as a community.

Balancing Life

Although work is our focus together, we realize that life is more than work. We encourage healthy lifestyles that support mental and physical wellbeing. We believe a balanced employee is happier and more productive.

Jessica Sutton Serving Others

Karel Couch Doing What’s Right

Dr. Todd Gandy Respecting Differences

Janna Howard Working Together

Randy Bachman Embracing Change

Dr. Jolene Kingsley Balancing

Workplace Guiding Values Winners 2020 2021

Dr. Sahaile Kristoffersen Serving Others

Dr. Christene LiWanPo Serving Others

Nicole Wilkes Doing What’s Right

Alice Mabry Doing What’s Right

Kara Russell Respecting Differences

Hollie Malloy Respecting Differences

Codey Ellenwood Working Together

Laine Hayward Working Together

Dr. Chad Kingsley Embracing Change

John Tau Embracing Change

Tonya Geers Balancing

Dani Hayward Balancing Life

Tribal Government

WelLness

The Redding Rancheria prides itself in making health and wellness easy and accessible to Tribal Members and employees. Our Wellness program is a large contributor to the happiness of our team. We provide fresh fruits and vegetables to our employees each week, as well as onsite fitness instruction including yoga, pilates, health bounce classes, and more. We provide gym memberships for all employees and throughout the year we provide incentives that encourage our work family to take part in various challenges like the Great Outdoor Challenge, The Nash Mud Run, Walktober, and Wellness Warrior Bingo. Another favorite event is our bi-annual Wellness Conference where all employees can participate in over 40 activities like massages, facials, painting, axe throwing, and rock climbing. We believe that a happy and healthy team member is the best kind of employee.

Softball Team Sunset Through the Trees Yoga at RRTHC Wellness Conference

Tribal Government

Public Works

The mission of the Public Works Department is to develop and maintain a responsive and efficient facilities management program, which preserves and enhances the value of tribal assets and provides an attractive and safe environment for staff, clients, and visitors.

Our Public Works Department consists of a Senior Director, Maintenance Superintendent, Safety Manger, EPA Manager, EPA Water Technician, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Supervisor, two Custodial Supervisors, 10 Maintenance Workers, and 15 Custodians.

Members of the Public Works Department work together as a team to provide support to five clinics, one billing office, Head Start, Tribal Government/ Community Center, golf course, seven residential rentals and 600+ acres of bare land where we maintain fire breaks and homeless abatement.

2019-2021 Highlights

• Acquired new building on Churn Creek

• Multi-color and programmable LED lighting added to the outside of the Tribal Administration building

• New landscaping at Tribal Administration

• Back-up generator for Tribal Admin server

• Assist I.T. with badge access for Tribal Administration

• New Childcare building for Head Start

• New Play Ground at Head Start

• Emergancy Operations Planning training Emergency preparedness training

• I-5 test pits for future casino site, and property improvements, irrigation, and septic

• Touch-free soap, kitchen faucets, and restroom faucets all at sites

• Added storage for COVID-19 supplies at Liberty St.

• Lowery Ranch test pits for future Health Village

• Bridge development and schematics for Health Village site

Public Works with Storm Trooper Public Works "Volunteer Firefighters"

Tribal Government

Tribal Court

The Redding Rancheria Tribal Court was established by the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council through adoption of the Redding Rancheria Judiciary Code on November 29, 2005. The Tribal Court convened its first hearing in May, 2006.

The Tribal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing cases only in matters where the Tribal Council has specifically delegated jurisdiction to its Court. The Tribal Court’s jurisdiction includes child welfare, tribal employment matters, marriage and marriage dissolution, on-reservation torts and contracts, and workers’ compensation. The Tribal Council has prioritized the expansion of the Tribal Court’s jurisdiction by enacting several new ordinances and new regulatory responsibilities for the Tribal Court. The Tribal Council has also established an appellate court that hears any appeals from final judgements of the Tribal Court.

Judge Richard C. Blake is the Chief Judge of the Redding Rancheria Tribal Court and has proudly held this title since 2010. Judge Blake is a member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and has extensive experience as a tribal court judge currently serving as Chief Judge for the Redding Rancheria, Judge of the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court, and Chief Judge of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Judge Blake is the founder of the Northern California Tribal Court Coalition and is Co-Chair of the California Tribal State Forum and National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Tribal-State Forum.

The Tribal Court has conducted over 600 hearings with an ever increasing child welfare, employment, and contracts caseload. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tribal Court conducts hearings through video conferencing and will continue to do so until it is safe to convene in-person hearings.

In 2015, California enacted the Tribal Court Civil Money Judgements Act. That Act created a process for plaintiffs in tribal courts to enforce tribal court civil money judgements in the Courts of the State of California. The Tribal Court had its first money judgment recognized and enforced under this process by the California Superior Court for Stanislaus County in January.

Chief Judge Richard Blake

Molly Redmon Tribal Court Clerk

Michael Hollowell Tribal Court Administrator

Tribal Government

In 2018, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Tribal Justice, conducted an assessment and planning review of the Tribal Court. The extensive review process resulted in an assistance grant from the BIA, Office of Tribal Justice Assistance. Those funds were used to hire a part-time court liaison, a part-time assistant court clerk, and contract for legal assistance with code writing and rule development. Additionally, some funds were used to train court bailiffs and make software updates in the Tribal Court’s case management system.

In an effort to enrich the Tribal Court with traditional elements, the Tribal Council commissioned Native founder, and owner, of High Rez Wood Company, Stephan Cheney, to design and craft a basket design clock, to pay homage to local basket makers, and three custom tables for the Tribal Court. The clock and tables were made from wood native to the Tribe’s traditional lands. When connected, the three sections of the table create a circle representing the continuity and unification of the Tribe’s people, culture, families, and land.

The Tribal Court has been, and remains, an important component to protecting the Tribe’s sovereignty.

Family and Children Services

Family & Children Services (FCS) is a Tribal department that receives complaints or referrals on allegedly abused or neglected tribal children, investigating and filing a petition with the Tribal Court where appropriate. FCS locates, certifies and supervises foster and relative placements. Department staff monitors tribal children while in placement. FCS appears in Tribal Court and prepares, with the assistance of the Office of the Tribal Attorney, and files dependency cases, case plans, pleadings, status reviews and may provide expert testimony as required by Tribal law. The FCS department also works closely with other internal tribal departments as well as works with outside agencies in creating solutions to child care and family services. The FCS department works closely with families in creating the best solutions for family safety.

New Tribal Court Table by Artist Stephan Cheney

Tribal Government

Gaming Compliance

The Gaming Agency consists of five Gaming Commissioners, an Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, two Compliance Officers, and a Licensing Administrator. The Surveillance Department has 12 Surveillance Employees and one Systems Administrator.

The Gaming Commission is responsible for promulgating rules and regulations, holding hearings, and administering fines and sanctions. The Gaming Agency is also required to enforce all regulations, policies and procedures along with Tribal, Federal and State law. The agency works closely with the Department of Justice, local law enforcement, as well as the California Highway Patrol. The Gaming Department strives for excellence in keeping Win-River Resort & Casino free from crime, corruption, and illegal activity so the casino may promote a safe atmosphere for the surrounding communities.

Land Acquisition

Much of the land that once served as home for our Native American ancestors was taken away when European settlers spread throughout North America. Because of this, the re-acquisition of land has long been a priority for Native Americans, generally, and The Redding Rancheria, specifically. During the past three years, the Tribe added 10 parcels, totaling about 65 acres, to its land holdings. Currently Redding Rancheria, and its various entities, owns more than 65 parcels in Shasta and Trinity counties, totaling more than 600 acres. Included in that total are 18 parcels, totaling about 100 acres, which are held in Trust for the Tribe by the Federal government.

Enrollment

Redding Rancheria Tribal Members are all lineal descendants of the 17 Original Distributees who lived on the Tribal reservation in 1959. Tribes are inherently responsible for determining their own membership. Redding Rancheria’s Enrollment Department is responsible to ensure that eligible people are enrolled. From 2019 to 2021, we enrolled 36 children, had 22 children become adults, 12 adults became elders of the Redding Rancheria, and lost seven tribal members.

Gaming Director and Gaming Commissioners

Tribal Member Services

Elder Services

Honoring Tribal elders is an important aspect of Redding Rancheria’s culture as it is in the Native American community as a whole. The Tribe shows respect to its elders ages 50 and older, by providing monthly financial assistance, monthly elder appreciation dinners, and twice-yearly energy assistance payments.

Health & Wellness

Redding Rancheria believes that the health and well-being of its Tribal Members is of utmost importance. All Members are provided a comprehensive health benefits package that exceeds those provided to employees of most large companies. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, a custom supplemental health program helps pay for many health-related expenses not covered by traditional insurance.

Small Business Grants

It is not only important to Redding Rancheria that the Tribe is self-reliant, but that each of its Tribal Members are as well. In pursuit of this goal, the Tribe operates a Small Business Grant program for its Tribal Members that is targeted toward helping Members start and successfully operate their own businesses.

2019: 10 Grant Recipients - $20k each for a total of $200k

2020: 9 Grant Recipients - $20k each for a total of $180k

2021: 10 Grant Recipients - $20k each for a total of $200k

Members’ Travel

Recognizing that traveling outside of the immediate area to learn about other places, people and cultures, Redding Rancheria operates a travel program for Tribal Members. The program provides funds for Members to travel. From 2019 to 2021, approximately 920 trips were taken with the assistance of the program.

Tribal Member Services

SChool Sponsored Trips

This program assists with the travel cost for the junior high and high school students who have the unique opportunity to travel with a group as an educational experience. This program helped two students in 2019 and one student in 2021.

SCholarship programs

This program assists adult students with fees and assistance while attending college/trade school. This program helped 50 students in 2019, 48 students in 2020, and 37 students in 2021 attend college/trade school. From 2019 to 2021, several students were able to obtain degrees and certifications.

2019

• Chris Smith, Master of Science in Information Systems Management

• Tara Webb, Associates degree in General Business

• Payton Edwards, Associates degree in Social Science

• Melvin Hursey III, Associates degree in Business Administration

• Tribal Member, Associates degree in General Studies

2020

• Glen Hayward, Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

• Miranda Edwards, Master of Arts in Human Rights Education

• Larry Fultz, Associates degree in Business Management

• Tara Webb, Associates degree in Psychology

• Chelsea Hayward, Associates degree in General Business

2021

• Chris Hart, Master of Arts in Business Administration

• Elizabeth Romero, Bachelors degree in Business

• Olivia Pizano, Bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education

• Melvin Hursey III, Bachelors degree in Business Management

• Michael Kelly, Associates degree in Philosophy

• Shyenne Benner, Associates degree in World Language

• Shawnell Hayward, Associates degree in General Studies

Childcare Assistance

This program provides funding to assist parents and other guardians with child care expenses while parents are working or going to school. From 2019 to 2021, assistance was provided to 83 families.

Miranda Edwards Master of Arts in Human Rights Education from University of San Francisco

Glen Hayward Master of Science Nursing with FNP from Samuel Merritt University

Chris Hart, Sr. Master of Arts in Business Administration from University of Phoenix

Tribal Member Services

Tribal Youth Mentorship Program

Introduced in 2016, the Tribal Youth Mentor Program is an opportunity for Tribal Youth to explore career opportunities within Redding Rancheria, its entities, and the community. Being exposed to new positions and fields helps lead the youth into a field of study that is right for them. Six youth participated in the program during 2019. The program was unfortunately shut down in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribal Youth Employment

The Tribal Youth Employment and Tribal Youth Mentorship Program provides positive, educational work experience for Tribal Member youth, ages 14 to 17, in the professional world. It allows youth to try different positions and see what career paths pique their interest. From 2019 to 2021, nine tribal youth participated in the Employment Program. The decreased numbers were due largely to COVID-19 regulations and safety for our youth.

Tutoring Assistance

This program helps students as they strive to improve and/or maintain their grades. From 2019 to 2021, more than 20 students utilized this program.

Youth Leadership

This year long program focuses on preparing the Tribal youth ages 11 to 17 to be to be leaders of the Tribe as well as the surrounding community. It is essential that our youth realize their importance and increase their capabilities so they are better prepared for the future. Sessions are held throughout the year. In 2019, 19 students participated and in 2021, 16 students participated.

Graduates 2019 - 2021

Ezra McCain 12th

Alexis Hayward 12th

Aiyonia Alonso 8th

Veronica Shepherd 12th

Lyla Wilson 8th

Mariah ValdiviaRodriguez 8th

Ana Hackman 12th

Hailee Potter 8th

Nathan Hayward 8th

Alberto ValdiviaRodriguez 8th

Akwa-Elu Lucero 12th

Mauricio Wright 12th

Kianna Benner 12th

Brandon Baker 8th

Devin Baker 12th

Sadie Short 8th

Russel Phillips 12th

Chance Hayward 8th

Fernando Pizano 12th

Talen McCain 8th

Joshua Croft 8th

Jaime Pizano 8th

Jessica Wilson 12th

Trevor Shepherd 12th

Shaina Benner 12th

Koda Sanchez 8th

Patrick Shepherd 12th

I-5 Property

The Tribe currently owns 232 acres of land along I-5. This land is located in our aboriginal area. Between 1851 and 1852, a series of eighteen treaties, titled “A” through “R”, were negotiated with California Indians by three treaty Commissioners whose appointments by President Fillmore were authorized by the U.S. Senate in 1850. Although the U.S. Senate authorized these negotiations, in the end, they refused to ratify any of the eighteen treaties and instead ordered the treaties filed under an injunction of secrecy. This left California Indians homeless and vulnerable.

The ancestors of the Redding Rancheria signed treaty “H” at Reading’s Ranch, August 16, 1851. Under the terms of treaty “H”, the United States identified a large tract of land and agreed to set it aside forever for the sole use and occupancy of the Tribe. The tract of land encompassed the present day I-5 property was described as: “commencing at a point at the mouth of Ash creek, on the Sacramento River, running up the east branch of said river twenty-five miles, thence on a line due north to the Pitt fork of the said river, thence down said river to the place of beginning.”

The Tribe filed an application in 2010 seeking to have the federal government restore the I-5 property in trust for the Tribe. The purpose of the proposed action is to facilitate tribal self-sufficiency, self-determination, and economic development.

The Redding Rancheria’s proposed fee-to-trust application and proposed Casino Relocation Project is located just outside the southern boundary of the City of Redding within unincorporated Shasta County, California. The fee-to-trust transfer of the I-5 proprty, if accepted, will subsequently allow development for gaming purposes with a variety of uses including an approximately 69,541 square foot casino, 250-room hotel, conference and event centers, restaurants, retail facilities, parking, and other supporting facilities.

The proposed Casino Relocation Project secures a strong future for the next seven generations of Tribal Members while contributing to economic opportunities throughout the greater community. The project is anticipated to create 2,127 construction jobs resulting is $99.1 million in construction-related wages, an additional 650 career-related job opportunities resulting in $14.2 million in new wages, substantial economic output for local business and millions of dollars in tax revenue for state, county and local governments. We believe the development of this property is not only a win for the Tribe but for our community. It will provide jobs, use our local businesses and provide a boom to local tourism.

WIn-River Resort & Casino

Win-River Resort & Casino Leadership Team

The Organizational Development Team is the core group of Executive Directors for Win-River Resort & Casino, responsible for guiding the organization towards future expansion and success. The success of Win-River Resort & Casino lies in the dedication of our team members, superior guest service, and leaderships’ ability to “embrace change”. Our organization’s culture is built upon several key components: our shared vision, mission, values, principles, and a promise to our guests, team members, and Tribal Members. All of these components fuel our passion to provide premier gaming, entertainment, and hospitality experiences. We are proud of the efforts put forth to deliver these unparalleled experiences and humbled by the achievements made to support our Tribe and community. As we look to the future of Win-River Resort & Casino, our Organizational Development Team is dedicated to the growth and expansion of our premier gaming and entertainment resort destination.

WIn-River Resort & Casino

Team Member Relations

Our Team Member Relations Department is directly responsible for the well-being of our people, and that is a responsibility we take very seriously. When we approach the development of goals and strategies to improve the quality of life for our team members, we do so with the understanding that our work should be rooted in compassion, appreciation, and recognition. These are all incredibly powerful forces that can change someone’s outlook, and also change their life. They can also change our world where it’s needed most. Good will has a way of spreading; the positive impact that our organization can have on our team members can also impact their families, their neighborhoods, and our communities. When we’re designing new workplace initiatives to help improve lives, we always keep in mind that these forces cost absolutely nothing, and they’re absolutely essential to our work. The fact is that better workplaces exist where humanity exists. They are inseparable.

As an employer, our greatest responsibility is to create an exceptional employment experience for the people we are serving. Much of the success of our organization is owed to our ongoing investment in an exceptional experience for our guests. Our team is focused on intentionally creating ways to connect with our guests in a deeply emotional and satisfying way. There are unforgettable and unexpected moments that are designed to provide our guests with memories that will last a lifetime. We believe the same level of care and love should be invested when crafting an exceptional career experience for our team membersone that can be measured in moments and provides memories for them that last a lifetime. For Win-River Resort & Casino, that career experience for our team members comes before everything else.

Win-River Resort & Casino stands apart from other businesses because of the extraordinary people we have working here. Our team members are dedicated, passionate, resilient, and committed to delivering an unforgettable experience for our guests. When facing any challenge, we do it together because “we’re in this together”.

From Left to Right:

Chris DeCamp, Laine Hayward, Don Hayward, Kristine Sherwood, Chris Hart, Sr., Alex Mack, Chris Hart, Jr., Connie Manning, Chris Orozco, Daniel Brantley

Win-River Resort & Casino

The future of Win-River Resort & Casino

A future expansion to I-5 requires continued focus on maintaining growth in our current operation. The proposed project will replace the Redding Rancheria’s existing Win-River Resort & Casino. Although we have not decided what will happen to the existing building, most likely it will transition into tribal services and housing uses. As with other businesses, we are navigating through the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are gaining traction in establishing our restored lands into trust for our I-5 expansion and development. We have completed the required environmental report and traffic study, high-level architectural design and development work, and a business plan and feasibility study for the proposed site. As the Tribe works together to determine what proves to be the most economical and viable solution to bridge the gap for our expansion on I-5, we continue to consider all factors such as timeline, constraints, political landscape, cost, and economic feasibility. It is important to us to develop our employees and continue to be one of the best places to work. While we are working towards moving to I-5, we are committed to continuing to provide first rate experiences at our current facility. We want to provide a place for community events, a place to gather and have an entertaining time with friends.

Casino Concept Photo- Aerial View

Casino Concept Photo- View from River

Casino Concept Photo- Front Enterance

Economic Development

RREDCO

Redding Rancheria Economic Development Corporation (RREDCO) was established in 1995. Over the past 27 years, it has continued to serve the best interests of the Tribe, its Members, and its enterprises by protecting the political integrity, economic security, health, and welfare of the Tribe and its Members. The Tribe looks to RREDCO as its business arm for diversification of investments and it is responsible for acquisition and development of new or existing businesses to further the Tribe’s interest in self-determination and self-sufficiency.

The Mission of RREDCO is to create economic and employment opportunities, to further the Tribe’s interest in self-determination and self-sufficiency, ensuring pride, and profitability for present and future generations.

2019-2021 Highlights

Jeremy Hayward RREDCO President

In 2021, RREDCO has acquired a new RREDCO Administration Team by adding three new positions: Executive Finance Assistant, Project Analyst, and RREDCO HR Specialist. RREDCO is growing into new business ventures to add and expand our current businesses that will bring more economic stability to the Tribe and within the community. In 2021, RREDCO established the following new sub-boards that will help regulate, guide, and monitor new business ventures in 8A government contracting, a tobacco smoke shop and enter into the State Cannabis Market. These boards consist of the Redding Rancheria Contracting Services Corporation (RRCSCO), Redding Rancheria Limited Liability Company (RRLLC), and Redding Rancheria Enlighten Limited Liability Company (RRELLC).

In 2019, RREDCO established the Property Operations Management Corporation (POMCO) sub-board to purchase, develop, manage, maintain, and lease all types of properties (residential, multi-family, commercial and land).

RREDCO Staff

Economic Development

Hilton Garden Inn

The Hilton Garden Inn Redding hotel opened in 2003 and sits on a plateau overlooking the majestic Sacramento River. With convenient access right off the I-5 freeway, our hotel is a great choice for easy travel around town and to the many Redding area attractions. The Hilton Garden Inn operates 93 rooms, including a restaurant, small bar, 1,700 square feet of meeting and banquet rooms, hot tub, small pool, fitness room and business center. The hotel offers travelers and local guests breakfast, lunch and dinner in our Garden Grille and Bar. Our dining and patio area are perfect for that business lunch or Sunday family breakfast.

RRUCO

The Redding Rancheria Utility Corporation (RRUCO) entered into a retail electric service agreement with the Redding Electric Utility (REU) in June 2010 to provide reliable, cost efficient utilities to Tribal Members and business enterprises located on the Redding Rancheria.

WIn-River Mini-Mart

The Mini-Mart opened in late 1999 with the goal to provide the most convenient, clean, and friendly environment to serve our local community. We continue to provide fair, competitive prices, while ensuring excellent guest service for our team members, guests, and Tribal Members. Over the years, the Mini-Mart has grown as a positive connection between the Tribe and our community through building relationships and visibility. The location and recreational demographic for this Mini-Mart are some of the key things that continue to make this property a success for the Tribe.

2019-2021 Highlights

Over the past three years the Mini-Mart has made many improvements by updating procedures and software, updating signage and installing a new carwash. This proactive approach continues to make the MiniMart a clean, safe, and convenient neighborhood store. Over the past three years, the Win-River Mini-Mart Team has continually been recognized by guests for exceptional customer service.

Hilton Garden Inn

Win-River Mini-Mart

Supporting Our community

The Redding Rancheria cares deeply about Shasta County and its surrounding areas. The Tribe has always prioritized being a good neighbor and doing its part making this community a better place to live for everyone. We strive to help our fellow community members when they are in need of assistance. The Tribe gives back to our community in many ways. We wish to not only improve the development of the Redding Rancheria but all local community organizations.

Profits from our generated revenues go back into the development of this community. From healthcare to education and organizational outreach to community participation, the Tribe has touched so many local business and organizations in Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Lassen, and Tehama Counties. It is embedded in our traditions to know that when we have an abundance, it is our duty to share with others.

Child Abuse Prevention

Earth Day Fair

Supporting

Redding Colt 45s Pancake

Giving Back

Redding Rancheria Community Fund Donations

The Redding Rancheria Community Fund began in 2002, and has granted $3.75 million since inception. The total number of grants given between 2019 to 2021 is 198. The total number of grants all time is 976. All funds from this event go towards local community projects and programs supported by the Community Foundation of the North State. Projects that our fund has supported in the past include arts/culture, education, environment, health, and social services. From 2019 to 2021, Redding Rancheria donated $653,070.84 from its Community Fund.

Covid-19 Community business grants

During the unpredictable times of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council decided to put money back into the community. Because many local business and organizations were suffering from the shut downs and other effects of COVID-19, Redding Rancheria selected 20 businesses in 2020 and 61 business in 2021 to receive a $5,000 grant to put into their business with the intention of keeping them afIoat during the pandemic. Each recipient was incredibly grateful and many mentioned that these grants helped save their business. The total amount granted in 2020 and 2021 was $405,000.

Tribal Council and Win-River Present Check to One Safe Place

COVID-19 Small Business Grants Recipients

2019-2021 Redding Rancheria Community Fund Donations

Giving Back

Redding Rancheria Community Fund Dinner

The beloved Redding Rancheria Community Fund Dinner was created in 2002 to thank all of those organizations who accessed the Redding Rancheria Community Fund. This highly anticipated event has continued to be a tremendous success and is sold out each year. It is one of the most enjoyable events in Shasta County each year with its creative themes and extravagant costumes. All proceeds raised from the Redding Rancheria Community Fund Dinner go towards local community projects and programs supported by the Community Fund of the North State. The Win-River Resort & Casino is the major sponsor of this event.

Amount raised each year:

• 2019 - $44,630.03

• 2020 – $52,518.18

• 2021 - $56,770.13

Black and White Theme

Neon Theme

RRCF Sponsors

Bling Theme

In Remembrance

In Loving memory Cupy dominquez

September 26, 1949 - April 5, 2019

Cupy was born to Joseph Dominguez and Dorothy Sorahan. Cupy attended Anderson High School. He was a wide receiver and football punter. He set records while playing football. He graduated with Honors at Anderson High School. He went on to attend college at Shasta College. He set chokers for his Grandpa Lester Sorahan for many years. He also had a passion for music and played the drums and guitar.

In Loving memory Victor hayward

August 27, 1998 - June 16, 2020

Some people talk-the-talk that we should practice random acts of kindness and selfIess acts of love. Victor Thomas Hayward lived this philosophy. He walked the walk. Victor Thomas Hayward was the physical form of unconditional love. He never missed the chance to help a stranger. He only gave of himself. Victor knew how to BE love. And, most of all, Victor loved his family and WAS love for his family.

Victor was an outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his three dogs, Doobie, Remi, and Scout. Victor always loved the outdoors whether he was snowboarding, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, or 4-wheeling. The outdoors was his home where he felt truly free. Victor really loved guns and had a natural gun-smithing talent. Most of all, he especially loved being outdoors on the Rez in his kayak, paddling, or fishing Clear Creek, breathing in the fresh air. He loved his family deeply, always being fully present when roughhousing with Hayden, gently blowing into little Victor’s face to make him smile, or stomach laughing with Shonna. Victor’s light will be missed deeply but he will forever shine in our hearts and always be present in the love we give others.

Victor will always be loved and remembered by his daughter Hayden, son Victor, the love of his life Shonna, father Tony, mother Shannon, stepmother Laurie, brother Laine, brother TR, brother Joey, Aunt Angie, grandma Vicky, cousin Noah, cousin Chelsea, father-in-law Shon, along with the rest of his uncles, aunts, grandparents, and cousins.

In Loving memory Steven Mac Hayward

April 29, 1974 - February 25, 2021

Steven Mac Hayward was born in Redding, CA and raised in Cottonwood, CA by his loving family. On April 29, 1974, his parents, Mac and Vicky, and sister Stacey welcomed him into the world. He adored his beautiful mother who still says he is the love of her life, and loved, played, and giggled with his sister. His dad was his best friend and number one supporter from the day he was born until the day Steven passed away on February 25, 2021. Steven and his dad shared an unbreakable father-son bond. They did everything together, from telling crazy stories about wild turnips, hunting elk in Canada, riding up steep hills at Uncle Orval’s property, to teasing his mom about the silliest of things.

Steven found love at a young age, created a beautiful family, and raised his four children with a love for life and each other. He taught his children how to play hard, never give up, and find a way. He created a magical beginning for all of his children to be born and raised into. While he worked at Win-River, he worked hard, and when he came home, he played hard with his kids, racing RC cars, taking trips to Hawaii, and telling all of his kids to fill their arms full of as much candy as they could at Gas Point Market.

Steven loved to forever cross boundaries and ride or race as fast as he could go, building his “Steven Hayward” confidence every step of the way. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, racing cars, hunting with his dad, coaching baseball and football, camping, and cuddling with his kids in their couch “box.” He loved his Dallas Cowboys, watching Tony Stewart race around the track in NASCAR, and anything with sugar in it.

Steven will be carried on by his children Brandon, Dani, Steven, and Skyler and his grandchildren Rielyn, Micah, Jayce, Stevey, and Willow. He will be remembered by his mom and dad, Mac and Vicky, sister, Stacey, brotherin-law, Charlie, nephew and nieces, Cody, Mackee, Jo, and Charlee, and his grandma, Teena. He will live and love on in our memory forever.

In Loving memory Steven Mac Arthur Hayward

July 29, 1997 - April 7, 2021

Steven was a charming, charismatic, confident young man that lit up every room he walked into. Steven’s daughter was his best friend in this world. They held a special father-daughter connection. They hiked, traveled, played, taught and learned from each other, painted, and did arts and crafts often. They were each other’s biggest supporters. Steven was a great man and a father whom we all aspire to be like. He had a heart of gold and a love that wrapped around your soul. He will be deeply missed.

Steven will be carried on by his daughter, Stevey Marie. He will be remembered by his sisters, Dani and Skyler; brother, Brandon; grandparents, Mac and Vicky; nieces, Willow, Rielyn, Olivea, Kiarrah, and Sidney; nephews, Micah, Jayce, Eli, and Lennon; his cousins, Cody, Mackee, Kaylee, and Charlee; aunt and uncle, Stacey and Charles; the mother of his child, Sophia; brother-in-law, Tyler; and his best friends, Popper, Graham and many more. The stories of Steven will be passed on through the generations to come.

His love will remain in all of our hearts forever.

In Loving memory James Hayward, sr

December 3, 1955 - September 28, 2021

James was raised on Redding Rancheria which was known as “the fIat”. He was very proud of his Native heritage throughout his life. In his youth, he was very athletic and was even drafted into the minor leagues and he was a straight A student on the honor roll. He enjoyed playing guitar in his spare time.

James spent some years of his young fatherhood in Canada raising his four sons. He returned to Redding in his late 20’s. Later in life, he spent many years as a cultural leader, not only for his Tribe, but also for many Indigenous Peoples. James loved his culture. He loved and was a fierce protector of his family.

James worked as the Redding Rancheria Cultural Resources Program Manager. During his 12 years as Manager of the Cultural Resources Department, James was integral in establishing the Redding Rancheria Teaching Arbor where bear dancing and feather dancing are held bi-annually. He ensured sweat lodge and traditional teachings continued. He was instrumental in repatriation of Wintu remains and funerary artifacts. James was passionate about the repatriations of remains and artifacts and protected sacred sensitive sites. He known for and did many prayers in the community for gatherings and funerals. James assisted in the introduction of Ishi in the California Hall of Fame.

James held various positions on the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council. He served on multiple boards, including but not limited to, Redding Rancheria Cultural Committee, Cannabis Committee, Election Committee, Enrollment Committee and Investment Committee. He served as board member to RREDCO Board, RUCCO Board, and Win-River Governing Board. The Stillwater Pow-Wow Committee acknowledged James as an Honored Elder in 2017. He currently served as Gaming Commissioner.

James was a wingman for California Bear Ceremonies. His dream was to dance the bear, he wanted his family to remain close, and he hoped to help in the construction of a new Cultural Center for the Redding Rancheria Tribe so that it would highlight the vibrant history of the Tribe and the ancestors.

James is survived by his sons, Jason Hayward, Sr., Shayne Hayward, and Justin Hayward; Grandchildren, Jason Hayward, Jr., Nathan Hayward, Ember Hayward, Brianna Hayward Munguia, Brandon Hayward, Shad Hayward, Kaleb Hayward, and Liam LeBacq Hayward; Great-Grandchildren, Lorenzo Munguia, Theodore Munguia, Trinity Hayward, Teigan Hayward, Tehlelah Hayward, Morlee Hayward, Chase Hayward; Adopted grandchildren, Nani Christie, Marcos Christie and Matias Bravo; Sister Ramona Schumacher; Daughter-in-law, Summer Hayward; many nieces and nephews; Partner, Wendy Maughs and Ex-wife, Lauri Davis.

In Loving memory Jason Hayward, sr

March 22, 1973 - December 26, 2021

Jason was raised both in Canada and on Redding Rancheria which was known as “the fIat” with his identical twin brother Jimmy. He was very proud of his Native Heritage throughout his life. In his youth, he lived in Canada before he moved back to the Rancheria and had his first son, Jason Hayward, Jr, at a young age. He raised three more children as his own, Steven Faddis, Crystal Stedman, and Meredith Escoto. He later married his love, Summer Hayward, and they had two more beloved children, Nathan Hayward and Ember Hayward.

Jason worked at various jobs with the Redding Rancheria and WinRiver. In the formative years of the casino, he was the casino manager, helped in the casino construction, was slot manager, and was the cultural monitor for the new casino project along with many other jobs with the Tribe. He sat on Tribal Council for many years and in 2021 was overjoyed to work on council with his first son, Jason Hayward, Jr. He was a beloved Tribal Member that dedicated himself to bettering the tribe for our future generations and for his children and preserving the Tribe’s culture.

He was an avid collector of Native baskets and cultural items which he decorated his home with. One of his most memorable trips on behalf of the Redding Rancheria was when he traveled to Washington DC to meet President Barak Obama and the Native code talkers. He traveled to Standing Rock to fight for Native rights around the nation. He and his father assisted in the induction of Ishi in the California Hall of Fame. One of his dreams was to build a sweat lodge and to follow in his father’s footsteps with a passion for continuing the culture of the Tribe.

Survived by: mother Anne Jacqueline Burtch; wife Summer Hayward; children Jason Hayward, Jr, Nathan Hayward, Ember Hayward, Steven Faddis, Crystal Stedman, Meredith Escoto; grandchildren Teigan Hayward, Trinity Hayward, Tehlelah Hayward; brothers Shane Hayward, Justin Hayward; nieces and nephews Brandon Hayward, Breanna Munguia, Shad Hayward, Kaleb Hayward, Morlee Hayward, Chase Hayward, Liam LeBacq Hayward; great nieces and nephews Theodore Munguia, Lorenzo Munguia.

Preceded in death by his Father James Hayward, Sr., twin brother; James Hayward, Jr. grandparents Carol GemmillHayward-Timmons, Ruel Hayward, Sr.

In Loving memory Brady schumacher

August 17, 1969 - January 21, 2021

Brady was born and raised on the Redding Rancheria. He was a graduate of Shasta High School’s class of 1987. In 1998, he continued his education at the Spartan School of Aeronautics. He began working for Sierra Pacific Industries as a pilot in 1999 and he enjoyed his many travels. By 2000, he became an FAA-Approved fIight instructor. As a proud Redding Racheria Tribal Member, Brady worked in Surveillance and also as a Gaming Commissioner.

He enjoyed riding his mountain bike, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, snowboarding, snorkeling, and riding his Harleys.

Brady is survived by his father, Anthony Schumacher; mother, Ramona Schumacher; sisters, Krystal and Trisha Schumacher; and sons’ Austin and Ethan Schumacher in addition to numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.