April Newsletter 2023

WASHINGTON DC TRIP

Tribal Council traveled to Washington DC in March for the first time since the COVID pandemic hit the United States. Priority topics of Tribal Council’s meetings included wastewater infrastructure funding, Oregon State Historic Preservation Officer’s (SHPO) refusal to formally consult with the Nation, expediating the fee-to-trust process, Coquille Tribe’s proposed casino in Medford, Oregon, and a working relationship with U.S. Forest Service.

Tribal Council spent the first day at the National Archives researching historical documents.

On day two, Tribal Council, Executive staff, and lobbyists from FBB Relations, met with Senator Jeff Merkley’s office, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. While at the Corps office, Tribal Council was notified that the Nation was awarded $500,000 in the FY23 workplan for wastewater infrastructure engineering.

Day three meetings included Senator Ron Wyden’s office, Senator Alex Padilla and his staff, Congressman Jared Huffman’s office, Congresswoman Val Hoyle and her staff, and Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office.

The last day of meetings included an informative meeting with U.S. Forest Service, then a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian and the Native American Veteran’ placed for all Tolowa veterans. The day ended with the unfortunate cancellation of a meeting scheduled with U.S. Department of the Interior.

Tribal Council placed a ribbon at the National Native Veterans Monument to represent Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Tolowa Veterans.

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Council and the Executive Director in Washington DC.

LHETLH-XAT-NE TRIBALCOUNCIL

Chairperson, Jeri Lynn Thompson

707-951-3875, jeri.thompson@tolowa.com

Vice Chair, Scott D. Sullivan

(707) 954-6127, scott.sullivan@tolowa.com

Secretary, Debbie Boardman

(707) 951-0966, dboardman@tolowa.com

Treasurer, Jaytuk Steinruck

(707) 954-5971, jaytuk.steinruck@tolowa.com

Council Member, Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

Saturday, April 22, 2023

DAY MIN’ -NE’

Washington DC Trip.…………………….…………………………………………..…..1

Awareness Month …………………...……….…..……………………………………..2

Tribal Council Motions……...…………………………………………………...……..4

Election Information……..………………………………………………………....5-12

Howonquet Head Start………..…………………………………………….………..13

Community and Family Wellness .……...…………………………………...14-17

United Indian Health Services.…….……………………………………………….18

Youth Services Division……...…………………..……………………………...19-20

Marine Services Division……………………………………………………………….20

Education Department……....…………………………………….……………..21-22

Employment……...……………………………………………………………………….23

Announcements……………….…...……………………..………………….…….24-26

Information Services Director, Darryl Yarak

(707) 487-9255, ext.1205, darryl.yarak@tolowa.com

Natural Resources Director, Rachel McCain

(707) 487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.com

Planning Director, Tim Hoone

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com

Records & Enrollment Manager, Staci Barr

707-487-9255, ext.1180, staci.barr@tolowa.com

Tribal Court Administrator, Elsie Petrie

707-487-9255, ext. 1162, elsie.petrie@tolowa.com

Tribal Employment Rights Officer, Brian Millett

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1222, brian.millett@tolowa.com

Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com

Birthdays….…...………..………………………………………………….………….… 27

Elder Nutrition Menu……....………………………………………………...…….….27

Lucky 7 Casino Ad ……….…………………………………………………....…..….28

Dvn-chi’ Num-nii~-ma~s (April) 2023 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone: 707.487.9255. Website: www.tolowa-nsn.gov. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation.

Editor: Emily Reed, Public Relations Manager (707) 487-9225 ext. 1182 public.relations@tolowa.com

NA’SR-DVTLH-NVSH-DVN TRIBALOFFICE)

Motions February 9, 2023

WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):

M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including: Regular meeting minutes for January 12 & 26, 2023

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Plan Amendment and the Chairperson or other designee to sign the cover letter for the plan amendment.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson sign the learning site agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt. Councilor O’Connell amended her motion to add the appointment of Elena Sisneros as the project site coordinator for the intern ship.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):

M/S/C (Giovannetti/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve third party billing agreement for the ACE Demo unit costs of $150/unit for native youth from Del Norte and Curry Counties up to course capacity.

LHETLH-XAT-NE MOTIONS

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING):

M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Pilot Project Grant Application for approval and letter of support for signature.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-09 Application for Clean Energy Deployment on Tribal Land-2022 Funding for approval.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-08 Application for Tribal Nation Grant Fund Capacity Building Grant.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Wait/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2360-1206 with C&S Design and Engineering for Architecture & Engineering Services for design and construction of the Tribal Justice Center expansion, not to exceed $125,000.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

February 23, 2023 By Poll Vote

WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~

DA):

(CONSENT AGEN-

Meat Processing Training through Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC); Regular meeting minutes for February 9, 2023, emergency meeting minutes for February 9, 2023; Job descriptions ELC Teacher Assistant, Workforce Development Specialist; Housing Maintenance Worker II; TERO Officer; Regalia request for Senior pictures; Letter to Governor Newsom in regards to Coquille’s Fee-to-Trust application

MVLH-DVT-SVN-DVN (INFORMATION SERVICES): Resolution 2023-11 Pitney Bowes Limited waiver of Sovereign Immunity for a total cost of $10,676.04 over five (5) years.

Contract CT-2215-1097 Modification #1 w/ Dahotra Consulting in the amount of $14,400 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. For maintaining four (4) Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation websites.

DEE-NI' K'WEE-CH'VT-T'E'SR-DVN (ENROLLMENT):

Four (4) Membership Applications approved by Resolution 2023-10.

YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):

Contract CT-2271-1192 modification #1 w/ Micah Jones through the ACE Demo grant to provide Educational and Cultural services to youth residing in Del Norte and Curry Counties.

Contract CT-2271-1177 modification #1 w/ Katrina Thompson-Upton not to exceed $30,750.00 for the design and development, training and technical assistance and ongoing maintenance activities.

NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):

Contract CT-2340-1209 with GHD for the Rowdy Creek and Dominie Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project. The project is being fully funded by three (3) sources. Caltrans $755,000, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) $1,963,950, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) $6,108,032

OFFICE OF SELF-GOVERNANCE:

Approval of letter to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Requesting consultation on their development of the Draft 20242027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The Nation submitted a renewal application for a State Lands Commission Lease that has an outdated Authorized Agent. This letter updates the Authorized Agent for State Lands Commission Lease.

Rare Snow Day in Del Norte County. Tribal Headquarters on February 23, 2023 in Smith River.

ELECTION INFORMATION

Nominees that accepted, declined or no response

Accepted Declined No Response

Debbie Boardman

Garrett Campbell

Lisa Richards

Jaytuk Steinruk

Scott D. Sullivan

ELECTION TIMELINE

Nicol Aubrey

Andromeda Lopez

Emily Reed

Luanna Scott

MAY

Voter Registration Closes

Briannon Fraley

Kurt Miller

Michele Vagle * *declined but was also not eligible due to residency.

Friday, May 5, 2023

IfyouregistertovoteafterFriday,March31,2023 butonorbeforeFridayMay5,2023an electionpacketwillbemailedtoyou.Youcanstillregistertovoteaftertheabove deadline,butcannotvoteuntilthe2024election.

ELECTION DAY (8:00am - close 3:00pm)

Saturday May 20, 2023

Inpersonvotinganddropoffballotsfrom8am-3pm.Noballotsacceptedafter3pm.

Requirement for Voting

1)You must be enrolled. Enrolled means being accepted by the Enrollment Committee, approved by an action of Tribal Council and placed on the Membership List.

2)You must be 18 years of age by the voter registration deadline. You can still register after the registration deadline but you will not be able to vote until the next election.

3)To register to vote, fill out a request for Affidavit of Registration and return it to the Voter Registrar. You only need to register once.

4)To be nominated you must live in the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation 5 county service area (Del Norte, Humboldt, Coos, Curry, Josephine).

5)You must be 18 years old to nominate a candidate and 21 years old to serve on Tribal Council.

Written Nominations for Tribal Council will be accepted until 5pm on Friday March 17, 2023 and read out loud during the General Membership Meeting, nominations for Tribal Council period.

YoursignatureontheofficialballotisVERIFIEDwithyoursignatureonfilewiththerecordsdepartment. Werequirean updatedsignatureeverythreeyears. Ifyoursignatureonyourabsenteeballotdoesn’tmatchwhatisonfile, theElectionBoardcanmakethedecisiontovoidyourballot. Ifthisisthecaseyouwouldstillhavetheopportunityto verifyyoursignatureonfileorvoteinperson.

The Voter Registration form is available at the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Office and on the Website for new voters. Mail,faxoremailthe form back to:

Attention Election Board: 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567

Official Ballot return envelopes will be addressed to a P.O. Box at Smith River Post Office for security purposes.

APPLYING FOR CITIZENSHIP

APPLYING FOR CITIZENSHIP

On February 10th,Howonquet Early Learning Center had the wonderful privilege to visit Smith River Post Office and Rowdy Creek Hatchery. All three classroom, got a tour of the post office and each of them mailed a special letter home. At Rowdy Creek Hatchery the children learned about the life cycles of salmon, and had the opportunity to feed them the fish as well along with a wonderful tour of the faculties.

Del Norte County had an abundance of snow fall on February 22nd and the kids enjoyed playing in the snow, making snowman, and catching snowflakes with their tongues. It was a special rare day for the children.

Shu’ shaa nin-la (thank you) to Smith River Post Office and Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery for a wonderful field trip.

Summer is around the corner!

Accepting applications for summer break.

We offer year-round daycare, including school breaks. We invite all children Tribal & community members 2 years, 9 months to 5 years old to join us.

For questions, please call Nicol Aubrey, Education Coordinator at (707)-487-9255 Ext 1502

Head Start Graduation on May 26, 2023.

Howonquet Early Learning Center Questions? Call Sarah Campbell, Administrative Assistant at (707)

“Hope Basket Family UnityActivity

On February 13, 2023, the Tribal TemporaryAssistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program and NativeAmerican Child Victim of Crime (NA) Program, both of Community and Family Wellness, hosted the first Family UnityActivity of 2023.

This family event was held at Howonquet Hall Community Center. The series “Hope Basket” is a monthly family activity that focuses on a variety of concepts that can be added to a symbolic hope basket through therapeutic crafting and conversation to support family unity through cultural and traditional practices.

Each activity begins with a Tolowa Opening Prayer and incorporates Tolowa language practice throughout the activity. Each month will focus on a different theme and will include a book written by NativeAmerican/ Alaskan Native authors and will have a NativeAmerican craft or a non application relevant to that theme. These activities focus on building skills to promote self and healthy relationships; supporting each participant individually and as a family to support resiliency.

This month, families came together to weave baskets traditional to theAcjachemen Nation and listened to an Athabascan story from “NativeAmerican Stories for Kids” written by Tom Pecore Weso. In appreciation of their participation, families were able to choose a beautiful multi-purpose tote bag to take home with them. Those who completed the survey and provided photos of their projects were also able to choose a pair of knit gloves.

Winter Prevention Activity and BBQ

This year’s Winter Prevention Activity hosted by Community and Family Wellness was a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. The activity was over the course of four weeks, from January 30th through February 24th, 2023. This activity was provided to eligible youth from ages 7 to 17. Each approved family received a tablet, basket weaving kit, necklace making supplies, and various art supplies.

The children were tasked with a scavenger hunt and six different challenges to complete. The scavenger hunt consisted of 20 clues listed in Dee-ni’ Wee-ya’. The children’s task was to translate each of the clues into English then submit photos of their answers. The six challenges included: word puzzles, clay sculpting, necklace making, basket weaving, and learning about the Creation Story. This activity was a great way for the youth to learn Dee-ni’ Wee-ya’, practice traditional Tolowa culturerelated activities, express their creativity, and be active outside.

The children were encouraged to complete all scavenger clues and challenges, as each submission earned them points. One of the children’s challenges from the Activity was a word unscramble that they had to solve to learn the details of the day and time of a BBQ. The BBQ lunch was held at Howonquet Hall Community Center on March 4th, 2023. Families gathered together to play board games, color pictures and visit with the other participants.

The top three winners of the activity were announced at the BBQ

and were awarded their prizes and certificates of achievements. Congratulations to our firstplace winner Melody Campbell; our secondplace winner Tee-me’ Reed; and our third-place winner Maya Travis!

Every person in attendance at the BBQ was entered into a raffle and got to take home various prizes including Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation sweatshirts, water bottles, and umbrellas. All participants in the activity also received a peg board game as a participation prize.

Shu’shaa nin-la to all who participated in this activity!

- Community and Family Wellness

KICKITCACan Help You

Elidia Adams-Loya, Health Promotion & Education Specialist, UIHS NATIVE Tobacco Project

What is commercial tobacco? Commercial tobacco is manufactured by companies for recreational and habitual use in cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, cigars, hookahs, and other products. Commercial tobacco is mass-produced and sold for profit. It contains thousands of chemicals and produces over 7,000 chemical compounds when burned, many of which are carcinogenic, cause heart and other diseases, and premature death.

If you’re currently using commercial tobacco products and are looking to quit, Kick It California can help you! They’ve already helped a million people; you could be a million and one. Kick It California has been helping people quit smoking for over 30 years, so they know what works and what doesn’t. Their program is based in science, and it’s proven very effective. And best of all, it’s completely free! Better health can be just days away. To be honest, quitting smoking is hard and the first week can be extremely tough. Thankfully, the benefits start kicking in quickly. Seeing these changes will give you the motivation you need to keep going.

From the moment you stop using commercial tobacco: just in 20 minutes, your blood pressure goes down and your pulse slows to normal. In 1 Day, your carbon monoxide level drops to normal and your oxygen level goes up. Your chance of having a heart attack goes down. In 3 days, your body is free of nicotine. Your bronchial tubes relax, making it easier to breathe. Your sense of taste and smell improve.

Can you quit on your own? Sure! Studies have shown that working with a Kick It California Quit Coach can double your chances of quitting. Their highly trained coaches will start by learning about your specific situation and then help guide you through the three key steps.

1. Set Your Quit Date

How many times have you said, “I’m going to quit” and then not gotten around to it? Setting an official Quit Date (with smaller goals along the way) helps your plan feel real and makes you more likely to follow through.

2. Identify Your Triggers

Triggers are people, places, or situations that make you want to smoke (for instance, smoking on work breaks). The more you understand these triggers, the easier it is to deal with them. So, it’s important to figure out what your personal triggers are.

3. Plan

Finally, you’ll need some ways to handle your triggers. That could be calling a friend, chewing gum, or reminding yourself why you want to quit. A Quit Coach will help you come up with strategies that will work for you.

UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES

UIHS will be hosting a FREE Tribal Opioid Summit this spring. Join us April 6th & 7th either in-person at the Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501 or virtually on Zoom. This is for folks in recovery, community members, and service providers; all are welcome. This summit will highlight the unique perspectives of people in recovery and service providers who are Indigenous. Please register ahead of time via the link below to save your spot.

https://uihs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduqqDsqE9fUbhA3IAZplEtFzkgj8f7G

The NATIVE Tobacco Team would like to honor Suzie T, on 5 years of being commercial tobacco-free. Suzie started her quitting journey 5 years ago TODAY!

Suzie wanted to share some tips she used to stay on track through the last 5 years.

"The first 6 months, I would eat peanuts and candy to overcome some of my old habits. I would also try not to think about it too much. It was hard and still is, when I go to the store, I stay away from the tobacco isle. I work around it not through it. In my life right now, I have lower stress levels," Suzie.

Suzie is also a part of our Communities Outreach Resource & Education CORE Coalition; she has been attending CORE over the last 5 years. Suzie would report out a few times a year on her progress with her quitting journey. Suzie received encouragement and praise to keep up the good work. "The CORE group made me accountable just by being there," Suzie.

"I also want to acknowledge the UIHS' NATIVE Tobacco Project and the help of Trudy Adams for providing education and resources to get started on my quitting journey and supporting me through this life changing process," Suzie.

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Higher Education & Vocational Training STUDENT REMINDER

Higher Education Funding is available for Tolowa Dee-ni’ Citizens wanting to further their education or attend Vocational Training.

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Education Department can also provide assistance, for High School Students who are enrolled in and taking college courses in conjunction with their high school classes.

Higher Education Funding applications are available on our TDN website under Education Department. They can also be picked up at the office.

Upon receiving funding (funding dispersed per semester/quarter), students are required to turn in their previous semester/ quarter grades, and then the next semester/quarter class schedule to receive their next round of funding.

If you need further assistance, or have any questions, contact Diana Bommelyn, Education Technician, (707) 487-9255 ext. 1557, higher.education@tolowa.com.

Diana is also available to offer assistance, in person, if a student needs assistance filling out the application. The education office is located at 300 Dat-naa-svt~ Loop in Smith River, CA 95567.

Attention Graduates!!

Are you graduating in 2023 from 8th grade, high school or college?

If so contact Diana Bommelyn in the Education Department. Each graduate needs to fill out a questionnaire and submit a photo.

Education Department

Phone: (707) 487-9255 ext. 1557

IntroducingtheHRCorner

Each month Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation’s (TDN) Na’sr-dvtth-nvsh -vm, Human Resources Department (HR) will bring you through the job seeking process from starttofinish. Maybe it will help you land that perfect job you’ve always wanted!

Ineedajob,wheredoIlook?

Be ready to “hit the pavement”. Make sure to have all your resources ready to go (resume, cover letter and references). Job searches can be a job in itself; the more prepared you are the less stress you will you will experience. Here are different ways your job search journey could go.

ComputerSearches

There are many websites that can help you search for the ideal job. Many times, it can be overwhelming! Have an idea of what type of job you are searching for. Have your key words ready, like Security Guard, Maintenance or Fiscal Analyst.

Indeed – https://www.indeed.com

Caljobs (California) – https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/ Worksource (Oregon) – https:// worksourceoregon.org/

Individual Tribal/Company Websites – Lucky 7, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Fred Meyer, Safeway, etc.

DoortoDoor

Go into a business and ask if they’re hiring. Don’t forget to take a resume with you to leave with the company, they may call you back for an interview without applying, you never know!

This is a good time to ask for business cards and find out who the hiring manager is. They might have you fill out an application on the spot.

If you fill out an application make sure to check back in.

WordofMouth

My cousin’s best friend’s mom’s next-door neighbor told me that you are hiring. Ask your friends, their friends, don’t be shy, you never know who might be hiring!

Newspaper

Check your local newspaper’s employment section. Most employers advertising in the newspaper will direct you where to apply. It could be to call, apply online, or come into their place of business.

Be sure to read next month’s HR Corner, where we will explore the application process.

Email: hr@tolowa.com

Come work for us at www.tolowa-nsn.gov/jobs

Good luck job hunting!

Senior Rj Loftin was awarded the Offensive MVP by the H-DN Big 4 Conference League for the second consecutive year this last December. He topped over 1000 yards rushing totaling 2900 during his high school career. It has been noted that he scored over 40 touchdowns which was by far the most by any Del Norte Warrior in 12 years! He finished his 4 year varsity stint with 246 points. Rj has been

recognized as a ScholarAthlete by the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation). Once the Football season ended Rj moved on to Wrestling. He placed 2nd in the H-DN and 8th in North Coast Section at the 170lb weight bracket. The hard work and dedication he committed to his academic and athletic journey has differently shined through! Congratulations to you, Rj!

TOLOWAVETERANS

Are you on our Veterans list? Do you need to update your information? Change of name, address or contact number? Do we have your photo? Do we know which branch of military you are serving in or have served? Need to update your years in service or have you received any special awards/recognitions?

Public Relations: 707-487-9255 ext. 1182

public.relations@tolowa.com

TRIBALCITIZENS

Do you have something you would like to submit to the newsletter? Anew baby, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, hunting or fishing photos, sports, obituaries or other? Email them to public.relations@tolowa.com

Reminder: the monthly newsletter is also available to view on the website: www.tolowa-nsn.gov

SUMMONSAND NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEAND CHILD CUSTODY HEARING IN THE TOLOWADEE-NI’NATION TRIBALCOURT, SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA.

Case: Hurd v. Hurd, Case No. DO-22-002

Petitioner, LaShaun Hurd

Respondent, Ryan Lee Hurd

A Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Petition for Sole Legal Custody of Children has been filed by LaShaun Hurd against Ryan Lee Hurd in the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Court. Copies of the Petitions may be obtained at the Tribal Court. The Tribal Court has set a hearing on this matter for May 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Tribal Court at 110 First Street, Suite B, Smith River, CA 95567. You have a right to personally appear at this hearing and be represented by legal counsel. If you fail to appear at this hearing or other hearings in this matter without good cause, the Tribal Court may find that you have waived your legal rights. Please contact the Tribal Court at 707-487-6425 with any questions, to obtain a copy of the Petition, or to arrange an appearance by phone or Zoom for the May 4, 2023 hearing.

Tribal Elders and VulnerableAdults

The Tolowa Dee-ni’Nation Victim Services Division needs updated contact information from our elders. We also have a small questionnaire. This will help our Elderly Citizens and VulnerableAdults in identifying needs. We understand that the winter weather has provided many challenges and these services are vital.

I would like to thank UIHS and Beverly Switzer at the Elder Nutrition Program for providing me a platform for me to work jointly with our Elders and educate them on upcoming scams and safety.

If you need help or have any questions you can reach Myrtle Thompson at 707-487-9255 Ext.1123

LHETLH-XAT OPENINGS

There is a vacancy on the NATURAL RESOURCES AND HARVESTING COMMITTEE.

Are you interested in serving on this board?

Please submit your committee application or questions to Rosa Laucci, Marine Division Manager at 707-487-9255 ext. 1152 Rosa.laucci@tolowa.com

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Culture Committee is looking to fill an open position. The Culture Committee meets every fourth Wednesday of the month.

If interested please pick up an application at the Headquarters Office at 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River CA, 95567. Applications are also available on the website. Please email Kelsy Padgette for more information Kelsy.padgette@tolowa.com

Blair Anderson

Frank Ault II

Rhyan Baines

Mar Dee Balswick

Charlie Barbee

Ashley Benson

Sterling Bergman

Guylish Bommelyn

James Bommelyn

Tasheena Bray

Edie Brundin

Charlie Brundin

Annemarie Brundin

Anastasia Brundin

Melody Campbell

Tr’Vlh-Xee-Li’ Hazel Campbell

Gentry Carpenter

Jace Castagnaro

Aliyah Cavalier

Betty Donoghue

Eathan Dotterer

Mila Doyle

Shelby Eldridge

Elizabeth Engelking

Hannah Evanow

David Fletcher IV

Lathan Fouts

Ava Frantz

Lanche Frantz

Roxanne Fugate

Fletcher Gardner

Bo Gertsch

Joseph Giovannetti

Timothy Gochanour

Seth Gorbet

Darren Green

Aaron Hodges

Brandon Hodges

Nicholas Hodges

Scott Howell

Lauren Isham

Kamikwe James

Juliana Jarvis

Autumn Jeli

Sondra Jennings

Edward Jones

Chvski Jones-Scott

Jayden Joy

Alexander Joy

Travis Kahoalii

Khloe Kasinger

Wallace Keys

Kari Kelly

Alexis Kendrix

Juliet Kessler

Cheyenne Laverty

Hokw-Chek Lehr

Tamara Lewis

Luetta Lopez

Felicity Lopez

Damien Lopez

Payton Lunsford

Megan Macchione

Amelia Mahan

Jenna Martin

Daraxa Mattice

Zayn Mattingly

Michael Maynard Jr.

April McKenzie

Lori McMahan

Brycen Mismash

Terri Mitchell

Olivia Mogess

Sandra Moore

Carlie Mouser

Cari Nelson

Sandra Netzel

Jerod Newton

Aaron Newbury

Denise Padgette

Michael Payne

Jimmy Phillips

Kylie Philpott

Lorie Piazza

Randi Pittman

April Pittman

Atticus Rasmussen

Floyd Richards Jr.

Dawn Richards

Ayla Richards

Breanna Richards

Kyriah Richards

Hannah Richards

Lisa Richmond

Melania Salcedo

Harriet Sanders

Josie Scaglione

Erin Scott

Tahnee Scott

Mae Lenna Smith

Nii-li Smith

Paul Stallard

Lukum Steinruck

Timothy Thornton

Ryan Timm

Neela Travis

Cadence Travis

Jasmin Tripp

Tannis Vickers

Brandy Voegeli

Levi Weber

Kevin Weeks

Marcella Wells

Cecelia Wetherell

Joni Wilburn

Cary Wilson

Brayden Wilson

Jaxon Wonnacott

Eleanor Woolfolk

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River, CA 95567