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Community Language Meeting
SCHOOL SUPPLY CARDS
Will be available to Del Norte and Curry County students from JOM Funds through 8/15-8/29. Please watch for upcoming announcements coming in the mail.
Contact Rhonda Scott for more Information: rhonda.scott@tolowa.com or call 707-487-9255 ext. 1557
VETERANS
Please call the Tribal Office and update your information including name, address, contact number, a photo, branch of military, years in service and if you received any special awards while in service. We are working to ensure every Tribal Citizen veteran is listed in our system.
Chairperson, Jeri Lynn Thompson
707-951-3875, jeri.thompson@tolowa.com Vice Chairperson, Scott D. Sullivan (707) 954-6127, scott.sullivan@tolowa.com Council Secretary, Debbie Boardman (707) 951-0966, dboardman@tolowa.com Council Treasurer, Jaytuk Steinruck (707) 954-5971, jaytuk.steinruck@tolowa.com Council Member, Dr. Joseph Giovannetti (707) 218-6569, joseph.giovannetti@tolowa.com Council Member, Amanda O’Connell (707) 954-5271, amanda.oconnell@tolowa.com Council Member, Dorothy Wait (707) 218-7346, dwait@tolowa.com
Na’sr-dvtlh-nvsh-dvn (Tribal Office )
Executive Director, Troy Ralstin (707) 487-9255, ext. 1220, troy.ralstin@tolowa.com Chief Financial Officer, Jose Tercilla (707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, jose.tercilla@tolowa.com CFW Interim Director, Teela James
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1139, teela.james@tolowa.com Education Director, Sheryl Steinruck (707) 487-9255, ext. 1173, sheryl.steinruck@tolowa.com Enrollment Specialist, Chvski Jones-Scott (707) 487-9255, ext. 1551, chuski. scott@tolowa.com Housing Manager, Jeri Robertson (707) 487-9255, ext. 1605, jeri.robertson@tolowa.com Human Resources Director, Daraxa Mattice (707) 487-9255, ext. 1215 daraxa.mattice@tolowa.com Planning Director, Tim Hoone
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com THPO, Cynthia Ford (707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com Tribal Court Administrator, Catherine Newman (707) 487-6425, ext. 1162, catherine.newman@tolowa.com Tribal Council Members: Dr. Joseph Giovanetti, Jeri Lynn Thompson, Dorothy Wait and Amanda O'Connell at a commencement ceremony on 7/21/22 for California Tribal College Tribal Leadership and Governance Certificate program.
DAY MIN’ -NE’ (TABLE OF CONTENTS )
Dee-ni' Events ……………………….…….………………………………………………1 Community Language Meeting……….….…………………………………………..2 Tribal Council Motions……………………………………………………………………4 Free Art Memberships ………………………………………………………………….5 Upcoming Events ………………………...……………………………………………...6 Child Care Assistance Program ………………….…………………………………..7 Dee-ni' Event Information ………………………………….…………………… 8-10 Bears in the area .…………………….…………………………………………………11 Howonquet Early Learning program ………………………..…………………...12 Family Unity Activity ………………..………………………………………………… 13 Women's Healing Circle ………….…………………………………………………..14 Rental Available by Lottery…………………………………………………………..15 Foster Care Parents Needed ………………………………………………………..16 UIHS Native Tobacco Project………………………………………………………..16 Announcements………………………………………………………………………17-18 Elder Nutrition Menu………………..………………………………………………… 19 Birthdays……………………………..…………………………………………………….19 Lucky 7 Casino Ad ……………..……………………………………………………….20
K’wes-taa-ni Num-nii~-ma~s (August)2022 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 May 26, 2022
WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):
M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including: Chairperson signature on comments letter to CDSS Families First prevention Services Plan, regular meeting minutes for April 28, 2022, transfer of $150,000 to Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery to cover expenditures, letter of support for Budget Proposal for Legal Counsel for Tribes in Indian Child Welfare Cases; Letter of support Tribally Approved Homes Compensation Program Budget Proposal. Donations/Sponsorships Curry County Fair Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation $5,000, Lucky 7 Casino $4,500; Elk meat elder nutrition; Elk meat for elder luncheon 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
MVLH-DVT-SVN-DVN (INFORMATION SERVICES):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve application for US Treasury Capitol Project Fund for $167,504, for multi-purpose Community Center Improvements, and to authorize chairperson to sign any grant documents required for application. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):
M/S/C (Boardman/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2240-1114 with Smith River Alliance not to exceed $81,000 dollars. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve CT2230-1110 not to exceed $14,000 dollars with Native Wellness Institute for a 3-day youth camp. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve contract CT-230-1111 with Native Wellness Institute not to exceed $10,650 dollars. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
