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Tribal Council spent the first day at the National Archives researching historical documents.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

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

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.