Restoring Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village & Resort Quiet. Ancestral. Pristine.
If you have driven Highway 101 through the town of Smith River you most likely have seen a ship ashore at Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort. The ship which once was a warship, served as a yacht, home, cocktail lounge, tackle shop, restaurant, museum, and gift-shop location over the years. The 1920s ship was dragged to its place today in 1965 to attract tourists off the highway. The ship originally named the Carita's is a German-built superyacht that in its prime had a lot of character and charm. Caritas was requisitioned and purchased by the US Navy. Robert Jacob Shipyard converted her for naval use in 1942, she sailed with the name USS Garnet and was stationed in Pearl Harbor. The ship was decommissioned in 1945 after surviving a hurricane that overturned and sank three other ships traveling with it.
Joe and Betty Sierka owned Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort at the time when they purchased the boat in 1949. They had it towed 400 meters upriver and parked on the riverbank. She served as a home for the Sierkas and their two children, as well as a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and tackle shop, and became known as Ship Ashore. The Sierka's sold the property in 1964 to the Westbook family, they dragged the ship to the location it is at today. The Westbrook family owned and operated the property for 52 years. The property was sold as is to Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, in 2016. The acquisition meant more than just a business opportunity. It was a chance to regain the land of Xaa-wan'-k'wvt, an important village that was destroyed in an 1853 massacre.
The name Xaa-wan'-k'wvt means "Along-There Upon-It." The Dee-ni' name describes the bench of
the prime land setting along the eastern oceanfront in the estuary of the Smith River. This village site was the original seat of tribal government and one of the largest villages of its time. Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation aims to restore this village as a long-range Cultural and Economic Development Project.
The lands have a deep cultural connection to the Tolowa community. The memories of Xaa-wan'k'wvt hold a profound place in our identity. Contemporarily, the site is positioned as a gateway to the modern Tolowa community. Once, the property was acquired a draft master plan was developed to conceptualize the process for revitalizing the village, including land restoration and social and economic uses that would sustain the land and consider the needs of the Nation, residents, and visitors.
The Nation inherited the property in a dilapidated condition from the previous owners. Since 2016, the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has done its best to maintain the property. The Nation has applied for a variety of grant funding to help aid in cleaning up the area. The Nation needs state and federal funding to support the clean-up because it is a major health risk. Despite several rounds of not receiving funding, in early 2023 the Nation received $500,0000 to aid in the clean-up of Xaa-wan' k'wvt Village and Resort which is considered a Brownfield Project. Brownfield is defined as a property undergoing expansion, redevelopment, or reuse which may be
complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The property needs a cleanup of some of the large landfills left behind, one of the steps in this process is the removal of the ship. Here are a few of the top reasons why the ship needs removed from the property:
Environmental Hazard
Safety Hazard
Visual reminder of the dissimilation of our homeland
No cultural significance
Removal of the ship and its contaminated soils beneath is a must. There are also two other unoccupied buildings, a restaurant, and a hotel, that had been abandoned years prior to the Nation acquiring them.
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The buildings are approximately 40’ tall and obstruct the view of the river and ocean vistas and restrict access to the waterfront. Toxic materials and soils in the area of the restaurant, motel, and ship are a danger to the health and well-being of the residents. The ship, old motel, and restaurant do not meet the needs or vision of Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
The Nation, like other indigenous tribes, has endured severe fragmentation of its traditional lands and is still impacted by the ramifications. From this point forward maintaining resort improvements is crucial for ensuring the longevity and sustainability of these spaces for generations to come. In its current state, the ship and dilapidated buildings present a health and safety hazard to the community and the public.
This project will be an important example of what good stewardship is. The Tolowa Dee-ni' are the original stewards of the historic village site and aim to restore the village to its original quiet, ancestral and pristine condition. The goal of this project is not only to clear the project sites of waste and debris, essentially restoring the viewshed and addressing community safety, but it is also to restore and enhance the land for public use.
Littering or leaving blight is a symbol of not respecting the land and that can be disrespectful to indigenous people. As natives of the area, we have a profound appreciation and respect for the land.
Tolowa Dee-ni' have the right to be stewards of their land as they have been since time immemorial. This is one of the many reasons why #landback is such an important movement across indigenous communities.
The project scope of work includes these goals:
• Removal of Waste and Debris
• Beautifying and Improve Public Space
• Improving Public Space for Walking and Recreation
• Advancing Equity for Underserved Communities
Each one of these goals is intertwined to allow the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation to effectively steward the site that is part of their current and historical homeland. These goals will also help preserve that land and the culture that are inherently mutually dependent upon the preservation of the land. The removal of waste and debris provides numerous benefits to both human health and the environment. One of the most significant benefits is the prevention of pollution. Waste and debris, particularly hazardous materials, can con-
taminate soil, water, and air, posing a threat to the health of humans and wildlife. By removing waste and debris, we can improve the health and safety of our communities, protect the environment, and promote economic growth.
The planned improvements in the scope of work include:
Abatement and removal of the ship, the hotel, and the restaurant
Improvements to the site that include:
A two-acre park that will serve as a gathering space for Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and its guests that will include a central lawn for gatherings and informal play, sitting areas, and associated landscaping and hardscaping.
A walking path that will serve as the Southern anchor for the pedestrian multi-use path in the community.
Wayfinding and interpretive signage
Restoration of the site with a mix of indigenous, culturally significant, and microclimateappropriate trees and plants
The core of the project is the park that will serve as a gathering space, including seating areas, and accessibility improvements. Beautification and access improvements will also involve rehabilitating exist-
ing infrastructure, such as sidewalks and pavement, to make them more accessible to all residents. This can involve into installing curb cuts, ramps, and other accessibility features, where appropriate.
Overall, beautification and access improvements are essential for creating sustainable, livable, and vibrant community gathering areas that promote health, well-being, and social interaction. And the addition of wayfinding and interpretive signage will not only help educate the broader community but enhance the preservation of the culture and language.
In addition, creating safe and accessible walking paths and recreational areas can encourage people to spend more time outdoors, fostering a stronger sense of community and connection to nature.As the Nation continues to make improvements on the property we hope the community can be patient and supportive with the transition. The site off highway 101 in the heart of Tolowa Country will surely be restored to match the natural beauty.
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All Tribal Council: council@tolowa.com
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
(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
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Chief Financial Officer, Jose Tercilla
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, jose.tercilla@tolowa.com
CFW 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
Executive Director, Troy Ralstin
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1220, troy.ralstin@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
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
Self-Governance Officer, Darrel Aubrey
707-487-9255, ext.1159, darrel.aubrey@tolowa.com
Tribal Council Attorney, Karen Pennington
707-487-9255, ext. 1165, karen.pennington@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 Heritage Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com
RestoringXVR………………………………………………………………………………….…….1-2 TribalCouncilMotions……………………………………………..…………….……….................4 UIHS Tobacco Project ……………...…………………..….……………………...….………….5 Housing ………..…………………………………………………………………………………6 Natural Resources……………………………………..……………………...……………..…....7 XELP Summer Fun………………………………………………………………………….…...8
Dee-ni’ Events………………………………………………………………………..……….9-12 Graduates………………………………………………………………………………….....13-25 Rental Lottery…………………………………………………………………………………...26 Education Department………………………………………………………………...………...27 Human Resources……………………………………………………………………….…..…..28 Announcements/Events.…………….……………………….…..……………….………….29-33
Birthdays ……………………………....…………………….……………………….……...….34 Elder Nutrition Menu & Committee Meetings………………………………………..………...35 Lucky 7 Casino Ad …………………………………………………………………..…………36
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(August) 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
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Motions April 13, 2023
WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):
M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including Information Services New IT Division Manager Job Description; Update Emergency Services Specialist Job Description.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the convening of the Harvest Commission with Culture Committee recommendation of Darrell Moorehead as Commissioner and Marva Jones as the alternate, and the NRHC recommendation of Norene Darnell, and Tyler Travis, with James Richards as alternate.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California Coastal Commission (CCC) and the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (TDN).
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 202315 to Adopt 2023 Chis-chu Naa-tr’vlh-xat (Roosevelt Elk, Cervus Canadensis Roosevelt Hunt) Regulations.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson signature on the Supplemental Project Agreement with the USDA Forest Service with correction of name (Dee-ni’).
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-16 Authorizing Application for Tribal Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Related Programs.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
MVN'-DVN (HOUSING):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve new housing services aide job description.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Jeri Robertson, Housing Manager as authorized submitter of the IHBGARP APR performance report.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):
M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2230 -1214 with Andromeda Lopez to have classes making Women’s Ceremonial Dress.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Letter of Support (LOS) for Assembly Bill (AB) 273 (Ramos) Protecting Children Missing from Foster Care.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Project Coordinator job description.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 202314 Standing Resolution to Proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Wait/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve submitting the Administration for Children and Families Office of Early Childhood Development Tribal Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program grant, and tribal designee to sign the required forms
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with edits, Tim Hoone to be delegated as the authorized submitter of the Indian Housing Block Grant – Competitive Annual Performance Report (IHBG-Competitive APR).
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 5-0-2 Motion to approve the chairperson signature on the letter of support to the CCHD for the Port Infrastructure Development program grant application.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson; O’Connell
YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):
M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #2 to Contract CT-2271-1183 with Adam Boatsman not to exceed $20,000.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #2 to Contract CT-2271-1115 with Lauren Godla not to exceed $15,000.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
Motions April 27, 2023
WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):
M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including regular meeting minutes for March 9 and March 23, 2023, senior accountant pay grade change modification #1, L7E Organizational chart, JD’s.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve sending letter to the North Coast Water Quality Control Board to request consultation.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve sending
letter to the North Coast Water Quality Control Board to request consultation.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):
M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT2371-1227 with Rachel Downs not to exceed $20,000.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
TR'VM-DAN' DEE-NI'-DVN (TRIBAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION OFFICE):
M/S/C (O’Connell/ Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter with chairperson signature and send to Mr. Bhanu Patel with correction of phone number.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve collaboration with Smith River Alliance for Tes-dvm-dvn Infrastructure and Visitor Support Project including the development of minimal lank acknowledgement interpretive panel.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-19 Conduct Tribal Review and Update Information to Support Chvn-su’lh-dvn National register of Historic Places Nomination.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):
M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve committee recommendation to appoint Katrina Upton to the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve committee recommendation to appoint Paula Aubrey to the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING):
M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve submitting a Grant application for Local Food Purchase Agreement (LFPA) Plus Program.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-18 as amended Clean California Grant Application.
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
MVSH-XE NUU-DVTLH-TESH-DVN (OSG):
M/S/C (O’Connell/ Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Letter of Support (LOS) to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
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The Ongoing Danger of Smokeless Tobacco Mike Sanchez Health Promotion & Education Specialist NATIVE Tobacco Project
Just as so many things in our society make sense regarding children's safety, health, and well-being, there are an equal number of things that do not. Ensuring that the younger people in society are safe when away from home, in some cultural beliefs, is everyone’s responsibility. In a time when both parents must work to make ends meet or in a single-parent home, such cultural beliefs make sense. However, the deliberate decisions made by tobacco campaigns that research has proven to be directed toward youth do not.
In recent years, there has been an accelerated increase in the use of smokeless tobacco products by youth. In 1970, men 65 and older were six times as likely as those aged 18 to 24 to use spit tobacco regularly. However, by 1991 this was reversed, with young men being 50 percent more likely than older men to be regular users.
The 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that 3.1% of all high school students reported smokeless tobacco products, with 4.8% of high school boys using smokeless tobacco.
Each day, more than 1000 youth (ages 12 to 17 use smokeless tobacco for the first time). In 2019, among current high school smokeless tobacco users, 37.9%
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used these products in 20 to 30 of the previous 30 days, which is considered frequent use.
Research shows that none of this is a coincidence; rather, the direct result of commercial tobacco marketing. The 2012 Surgeon General’s report, Preventing Tobacco User among Youth and Young Adults, found that the “integration of product design with marketing helped to reverse the mid-twentieth century decline in smokeless tobacco use and spurred a rapid increase in smokeless tobacco use by adolescents and young adult males.” Tobacco companies have used various strategies to get the youth's attention to smokeless tobacco.
These efforts include the incorporation of sweet and kid-friendly flavors. Sponsorships of events popular with youth. Advertisements with youth-oriented messages and affordable prices.
In addition, with the new generation of smokeless tobacco products made to be easier to conceal, use, and afford due to lower prices, the popularity among youth is likely to continue, thereby making smokeless tobacco an ongoing danger. American Indian/Alaska Natives are rated as being at the highest risk of cigarette smoking compared to all other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, and the reason for this can be traced back to the tobacco industries directed and deliberate use of advertising.
Attention Tribal Citizens
Tribes are sovereign nations and can address the needs of their community through various policies. However, this process is slow and can take years. This ordinance could address the urgent issue of the commercial tobacco industry targeting the youth in our community. This should not be confused with Traditional Tobacco Natives’ use for hundreds of years. Traditional tobacco is tobacco and other plant mixtures grown and harvested for ceremonial or medicinal purposes. This type of tobacco has significant cultural and spiritual importance, with tribal teaching and stories about where the tobacco came from.
If you or someone you know is considering quitting smoking smokeless tobacco, please consider contacting Kick It California. Their program is based on science, and it’s proven very effective. And best of all, it’s completely free! Kick It California can be accessed at www.kickitca.org. There is also a phone number that can be used to find out more information 1-800300-8086.
Source: Public Health Law Center & Smokeless Tobacco and Kids
Call the Records & Enrollment Office to confirm your mailing address. Once you have confirmed your mailing address and made any updates to your name, address or phone number you are eligible to receive a $150* gift certificate to an online website. You are able to purchase food products only from this website, including razor clams, tuna, sockeye, crab, smoked sturgeon, steelhead and coho. https://www.quinaultpride.online/
*while supplies last, one per household. Cards were purchased through National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministrationNational Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS) COVID-19 relief grant funds.
Call Records & Enrollment at 707-487-9255
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HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
HOMELESS HOUSING ASSISTANCE
AND PREVENTION
Areyouhomelessandstrugglingtofindhousing?
Haveyoufoundhousingandcantaffordmoveincosts?
Doyouhavehousingthatyouareatriskoflosing?
Doyouneedassistanceinaccessing andnavigating tribaland communityresources?
If you are struggling with any of these types of problems call Myrtle in the Housing Division 707-487-9255 ext 1602
Let us see if we can help you through our new Homeless Assistance and Prevention Program.
ICWA BOARD VACANCY
Vacancy
The Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board has a vacancy for a board member!
If you are interested in serving as a board member please contact the Tribal Office at (707) 487-9255 or visit www.tolowa-nsn.gov for a application.
Please submit completed applications to the Recording Secretary at 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd, CA 95567.
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Family Wellness’s Mvlh nay ghe (Fire Carriers) program, and the Summer Youth Employment Program came together to clean Yan’ naa-svt of garbage and fireworks. It was a great day and the youth were excited and very willing to make the beach a better place to visit. We filled up multiple large garbage bags totaling about 80 pounds! An unexpected thing that we came across was a large amount of lhvmsr (surf smelt) left on the beach by a fisherman. We’re not sure who it was, but they left behind, in the sand, two big piles of lhvmsr and we were all appalled, especially the youth. They were fresh enough that we were able to salvage most of the fish and get them processed so they didn’t go to waste. Our Marine Division Manager, Rosa, was able to use the unfortunate opportunity to show the youth the difference in smelt species and shared the traditional and current use of these little fish. It was great to see the birds hunting the lhvmsr
to see the waste of such a culturally important species.
All in all, we removed 80 pounds of garbage and 60 pounds of lhvmsr off of Yan’ naa-svt, so a big shu’ shaa nin-la to all the departments that made this a reality and hopefully we can make this an annual event.
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Marine Division Manager Rosa Laucci kicks off the event with a presentation on safety and led the youth on the beach clean up using opportunities to teach tribal youth about being a good steward to the beach
XELP SUMMER FUN
DEE-NI’ EVENTS 2023
cial kid friendly version of Dee ni' Night. Dinner will be served, there will be games, language activities, and more! Children must be potty trained to attend, 3 or older. Please pre-register children that would like to attend. Doors open at the Dat-naa-svt Community Center at 4:15, children need picked up immediately after the Deeni' Night concludes.
Dee-ni' Night for Kids Sign up: www.surveymonkey.com/ r/2023Night4Kids
The regular Dee-ni' Night will be held on Friday, September 8th at the Tolowa Event Center inside Lucky 7 Casino. The doors will open at 4:30 with dinner starting at 5:30. We encourage you to get there early as seating is limited in the Tolowa Event Center. Max capacity is 330 guests. In addition to a dinner, the Nation will be honoring our eldest elders, our tolowa veterans and our 2023 tribal graduates. We invite you and your family for an evening of honoring and gathering.
There are discounted rooms available at the Lucky 7 Casino and Xaa-wan'-k'vt Village and Resort for Tribal Citizens coming in from out of town to enjoy the event. To book a room at Lucky 7 Casino, contact (855) 487-3777 or visit lucky7casino.com/hotel/. For Riverfront rooms at Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort please call 707-487-3141 or visit http://xvresort.com/.
The 16th annual Dee-ni' Day will be the following day across from Lucky 7 Casino at the Howonquet Hall Community Center from 10am-4pm. This day is open to the public and the entire community to enjoy. There will be craft and food vendors, cultural demonstrations, kids activities, stick games, Tribal Citizen art show, horseshoe tournament, gambling and more. Parking is limited at Howonquet Hall to our elders. We ask that those that are able to please park in the overflow parking at the cemetery, the basketball court, UIHS or across the street at Lucky 7 Casino. When walking across Highway 101 to and from Lucky 7 Casino, Fuel Mart and the Deeni' Day event please use the cross walk and please be cautious of fast moving vehicles.
event such as basket weavers and indigenous food cookers, Please visit
https://www.tolowansn.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=9
If you would like more information about Dee-ni' Night and Day please contact Public Relations at 707 -487-9255 ext. 1182, public.relations@tolowa.com or visit
https://www.tolowansn.gov/329/DEE-NI-DAY for vendor and activity entry forms.
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DEE-NI’ EVENTS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
EVENTS 2023
DEE-NI’
2023 GRADUATES
8th Grade Graduates:
San-t'as Bommelyn
Seaira Brundin
Joel Garcia
Brexlee Hampson
Kamikwe James
Allen Keuth
Layton Owen
12 Grade Graduates:
Jack Petrie
Kirsten Simpson
Bradley Tripp
Deziree Walker
Little Mack Bear Wilburn
GRADUATES 2023
College Graduates:
Leann Babcock
Jadelyn Castellaw
Halle Irvine
Jesse Richards III
Jadyn Gorbet
Shenandoah Lopez
Who are your parents? Charlene Lopez and Allen Lopez
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Edward Lopez and Lena Smiley Lopez
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in Montclair California. I graduated from Sherman Indian High School.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I do intend on furthering my education in college.
What is your career path? My career path is being a Veterinarian
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I participated in the FFA
Have you received any honors or awards? I was in honor roll since I was in high school
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? I would say just be your self and it doesn't matter where you come from.
Congratulations to our Tribal Citizens who Graduated from TK and Kindergarten at Smith River School. We are so proud of you!
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Selina Montanez, Tr’vih-Xee-Li’ Campbell, Brooklyn Lopez and Marlee Reed
Cody Kahoalii
Who are your parents? Travis and Jody Kahoalii
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Travis Kahoalii, Deanna Kahoalii (Lopez), Marian Lopez, Ada Richards, Sam Lopez
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? I grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts and I am graduating from Whitman Middle School.
What school will you attend next year? Next year I will attend Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I play MLS Next Academy Soccer for Bayside FC. I play travel baseball for the USA Prime Mass Hitmen.
Have you received any honors or awards? I was nominated to represent Massachusetts at the National Junior Leadership Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. My artwork won an art contest for 2022 Turkey Trot Poster contest, and
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other artwork has been selected to be displayed at the Regional Art Showcase.
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Enjoy life and everything you do. Give it everything you have and never be satisfied.
Who are your parents? Armando Lopez and Crystal Berber
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Mary and Robin Lopez
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Smith River and Smith River School
What school will you attend next year? Del Norte High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? Football, Basketball and Baseball
Have you received any honors or awards? yes
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Don’t get behind and listen to your elders.
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Damien Lopez
Who are your parents? Heather Lopez
Who are your Tolowa ancestors?
Day-sri John Lopez Sr.(Grandfather) Day-sri Robert Lopez & Ethel Lopez (Great grandpar ents) Day-sri Edward Lopez & Lena Lopez (2nd Great Grandparents) Day-sri Henrietta Van Pelt and Jessamine Van Pelt
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from?
Crescent City, CA. Graduated from Crescent Elk Middle School.
What school will you attend next year?
Elisabeth will attend Del Norte High School.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports?
Elisabeth participated in Soccer, Basketball, and Cheer for Crescent Elk. Elisabeth played AAU with Redwood and Crescent City Beasts. She also enjoys playing Softball.
Have you received any honors or awards?
Chuck Blackburn Athletic Award
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Kenai O’Loughlin
Who are your parents? Sean and Kristina O’Loughlin
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Theodore (Ted) and Isabel Moorehead. Charlie and Thelma Whipple. Richard (Butch) Moorehead Sr.
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? I grew up in the Fortuna-Rio Dell area and I’m graduating from Fortuna Middle School.
What school will you attend next year? Fortuna High School.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? I play soccer, basketball, and I am a member of Body Works.
Have you received any honors or awards? Honor Roll
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Even if you’re getting tired of your sports, stick it out and wait for your chance!
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Markus Parras
Who are your parents?
Jose & Lucinda Parras
Who are your Tolowa ancestors?
Grandparents: Alex and Gaylene Mendiola, Luis & Bertha Parras Great grandparents: Charlie & Thelma Whipple. Great, Great Grandparents: Louis & Letsy Whipple, Edward & Alice Richards
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from?
Crescent City, CA
Crescent Elk
What school will you attend next year? Del Norte High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Basketball, baseball & Native American Club
Have you received any honors or awards? Honor Roll 4.0
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Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? No
Rhyan Philpott
Who are your parents? Kylie Baines and Stephen Philpott
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Cha-met and Sara Channing Payne
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? I have lived in Brookings since I was 5. I am graduating the 8th grade and enrolled in Homeschooling with Baker Web Academy.
What school will you attend next year? I will continue Homeschool with Baker Web Academy.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I have been a part of the Bruins Drama Club and local Theater groups having had roles in 3 plays. The Big Bad, Puff and Into the Woods Jr. I enjoy musicals the best.
Have you received any honors or awards? No
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? If you find yourself in a dark place find the light switch.
Who are your parents? Dan and Sharon Allen
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Dahotra, Chamet, Sara Pennini (sp?), Gladys Payne, Dorothy Payne, Virginia Wilbur, Rebecca Carlile, Stephen Rule.
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Smith River and Smith River Elementary School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? ball, and track.
Have you received any honors or awards? Honor Roll
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? No
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Seth Scaglione
Who are your parents? Matt and Kylie Scaglione
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Herbert Payne
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Medford, Oregon. Cascade Christian Middle School
What school will you attend next year? Cascade Christian High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? football, basketball, baseball
Have you received any honors or awards? Presidential award for academic excellence
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Who are your parents? Jeremy and Erin Scott
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Richards Family and Criteser Family
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Corvallis, OR Cheldelin Middle School
What school will you attend next year? Crescent Valley High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Orchestra, Girl Scouts, and Martial Arts
Have you received any honors or awards? No
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Respect everyone and everything!
Who are your parents? Nicole Travis and day
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Grew up on Tolowa land in Smith River.
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Graduated 8th grade from Smith River School
What school will you attend next year? Del Norte High School and I plan on Playing Sports.
Do you participate in any clubs, Organizations or sports? played volleyball, basketball and was a cheerleader.
My plan after high school is to become a cardiac nurse to take care of people who had heart issues like my dad.
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Who are your parents? Father is Will Bommelyn Jr., Mother is Macy Bommelyn
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Grandfather
William Bommelyn Sr., great grandparents
James Bommelyn (Wintu) Eunice Henry Bommelyn, and great great grandmother Alice Charlie. Yurok and Karuk lineage; mother Macy Bommelyn, grandmother Phyllis Donahue, great grandparents Kenny and Aawok Alveretta (Spott) Green, great grandfather Aawok Charles Donahue.
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Born and raised in Del Norte County at Nii~-lii~-chvn-dvn on the Smith River
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? Yes, attending a Junior College
What is your career path? Community College to play baseball
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Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Varsity Wrestler for all four years at Del Norte High School, also played on Varsity Baseball all four years at Del Norte High School
Ethan Knauss
Who are your parents? Shelly Reynolds
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Sarah Channon Payne, Hulda Gardner, Edna Boardman( Baby Jean), Patsy Reynolds
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Harbor Oregon, Brookings Harbor High School
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? No
What is your career path? I am not sure yet.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Football and 4-H shooting sports.
Have you received any honors or awards? Lettered in Football. Honor Roll Exceptional Honors for 4.0 GPA, Honor Roll High Honors for maintaining a 3.75 GPA, certificate of achievement and student of the month in chemistry and Bruin Pride Award 10th Integrity.
Madyson Lemley
Who are your parents? My parents are Todd and Joelle Lemley.
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? My Tolowa Ancestors are Sylvia Stewart White (Great Great Grandma), Bertha Grimes Stewart (Great Great Great Grandma), Lizzie Grimes (Great Great Great Grandma), and Joseph Fairchild Hostler (Great Great Grandpa).
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in Humboldt County, specifically Eureka, CA. And I will be graduating from Eureka High School.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I plan on attending Santa Rosa Junior College.
What is your career path? My plan is to obtain a degree in dental hygiene, and then proceed to hopefully work at United Indian Health Services in Arcata, CA.
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Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I have participated in cheerleading for all four years of high school. I was on varsity my junior and senior year, and was also a co-captain my senior year. I am currently in student government, and my roles, over the past two years, consisted of being a publicity commissioner, as well as the senior class treasurer.
Have you received any honors or awards? I am on the honor roll for my school, and have been all four years of high school. I am also in the top 10% of my graduating class.
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? A word of advice that I would give to encourage other youth to make the most out of their high school years, would be to relax a bit and not to stress over things too much. Enjoy every moment because it goes by much faster than you think. And lastly, if you want something, go get it, never have regrets because you will only be disappointed in yourself in the long run.
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Reginald (Rj) Loftin , Jr
Who are your parents?
Reggie & Jenni Loftin
Who are your Tolowa ancestors?
Toni Whipple, Thelma & Charlie Whipple, Edward “Gobel” Richards , Alice Billy, Letsy Brown, Luis Whipple Sr
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from?
Crescent City Del Norte High School
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school?
I plan on attending Lineman School
What is your career path? electrical utility and communications industry
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Del Norte Warrior Football & Wrestling
Have you received any honors or awards? Academic letter, Honor Roll, CIF Scholar Athlete, HDN Offensive MVP X2
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? Play sports for the experiences and it helps build relationships along with personal character!
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Richard Moorehead Sr.
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in the Fortuna-Rio Dell area and I’m graduating from Fortuna High School.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I will be attending College of the Redwoods and will transfer to a University.
What is your career path? I would like to study Kinesiology and become a Physical Therapist or Trainer.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I’ve been a peer mediator at Fortuna High, and I play basketball and participate in Track and Field.
Have you received any honors or awards? I lettered in academics. “Mr. Defense” award for basketball for my senior year. Honorable mention for H-DN Basketball 2023.
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? Get involved, because you never know what you are going to be interested in until you try it.
Who are your parents? Bruce & Cyndi (Whipple) Parry
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Grandparents Andy Jr. & Birdie Whipple – Great Grandparents Andy Sr. & Louise Whipple
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Coos Bay. OR –Marshfield High School
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? Attending VTS
What is your career path? Electrician apprenticeship
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Played Footfall & Baseball all 4 years and 2 years of basketball, during High School
Have you received any honors or awards? Honor Roll Student (3.8 gpa) – Great American Rivalry Scholar Athlete Award
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? Hang in There!
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Nants'vn Wautek Jones Scott
Tolowa | Yurok | Karuk |Wintu | Ojibway
Who are your parents: Marva Sii~xuutesna Jones (Tolowa/Yurok/Karuk/Wintu) is my mother and Wallace Scott (Yurok) is my father.
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? I am a descendant from my maternal Charlie, Henry and Bommelyn families, although my Nii~lii~chvndvn (Tolowa) lineage is Charlie, Henry is my Karuk lineage and Bommelyn is my Dutch lineage. I come from the villages of Nii~lii~chvndvn, Mvnsr'ayme', 'Enchwa along the Tolowa (Smith) River. I also come from the villages of Wohsekw, Wechpues, Wohtekw, and TiBar on the Klamath River.
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start completing my general education.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I love playing basketball and find great reward in conditioning and practicing for a great game of basketball.
Have you received any honors or awards? Yes, I received a few over the years for basketball and educational achievements.
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? Yes, enjoy your time at high school, it goes by quick. Take your education serious but also find the opportunities to enjoy yourself. Remember to make good decisions that can influence your life for the better. You can do anything you put your mind and heart to!
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Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up at my maternal village of Nii~lii~chvndvn on the Tolowa River and lived my whole life at 'Inle', the east shore of Lake Earl. I am graduating from Del Norte High School in Taa'atdvn (Crescent City), CA.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university, or vocational training school? I am attending College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA this fall 2023. I plan on completing my general education requirements. I will also be planning basketball too. After completing my general education, I will finish school at a 4 year university.
What is your career path? I am unsure yet what career I will be focused on. I have many interests and my career focus will be better understood once I
Who are your parents? Matt and Kylie Scaglione
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Herbert Payne
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Medford, Oregon. Cascade Christian High School
What school will you attend next year? Imani Institute of Cosmetology
What is your career Path? Hairdresser
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? soccer, cross country, swim and softball
Have you received any honors or awards? Scholars Diploma
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Enjoy all the little moments because even though it doesn’t feel like it, it does go by fast.
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the local hospital while continuing my part time classes to further my education.
Do you have any words of advice for the people who thinking about going to college?
Education is a pathway and not a race. Each and every little step towards your education goal is another move forward in the direction of success. No matter your background or what your circumstances are it is possible to provide yourself the life you desire. It is not easy, it will be hard but it is possible and is worth every sacrifice your going to make. Take the steps and never be afraid to reach out, there's a whole community to support you and cheer you on and always be proud of yourself every step of the way.
Who are your parents? Ernie and Vickie Boardman
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Sarah Channon Payne, Hula Gardner, Edna (Baby Jean) Boardman
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Harbor, Oregon. Brookings Harbor High School
What Motivated you to go on to higher education? To become unbiased towards those in problematic situations . To learn how to help them vs. casting them away.
What school will you attend next year? Columbian Basin College, Pasco WA
What is your career Path? I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Social Work . After such I will be going for my Masters in Social Work.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? no
Have you received any honors or awards? 2017 I was awarded with honors an Associate of Art Transfer Certificate in paraeducator autism award. Recently I was chosen 1 of 20 in the BSW Program to attend a class for Specialized Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training and received my certificate.
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? I am currently working towards my BSW. I am currently working as a 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline Responder.
Do you have any words of advice for the people thinking about going to college? Don’t buy all the books! Rent them and keep in mind some of the books won’t even be used.
KaLynn Davis
Who are your parents?
Pamela Hostler and Buck Davis
Who are your Tolowa ancestors?
Elmer Hostler is my grandfather and Laura Coleman is his mother.
Where did you grow up and what high school did you attend?
I grew up locally on Nii~lii~chvn~dvn and attended Sunset Highschool as well as Castle Rock.
What motivated you to go to on to higher education?
My two young children Kaedin and KaLeia are what has given me the drive and determination to provide a better life and to seek a higher education, to show them that all things are possible even when they seem so far out of reach.
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? In what city and state was your school located, or did you take classes online?
I Graduated from College of the Redwoods after completing the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program here in Del Norte.
When do you expect to graduate?
I have graduated with my Associates degree in the Science of Nursing.
What is your career path? (Minor, major)
I am currently continuing my education, on to the LVN to RN bridge program at CR and will continue on the Nursing path until I reach my ultimate goal of a masters degree.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? No
Have you received any honors? I graduated with High Honors at CR.
Zackary Chapman
Who are your parents? Jim & Karen Chapman
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Ina Chapman, Herbert Payne and Sarah Shannon
Where did you grow up and what high school did you attend? Brookings, Brookings Harbor High School What motivated you to go to on to higher education? Working for Human Resource at the Lucky 7 Casino with Gail Viellieux
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? In what city and state was your school located, or did you take classes online? Ashford University for the Bachelor’s Degree Online University of Arizona
When do you expect to graduate? What degree will you graduate with? received a Bachelor’s in 2018, I received he Master’s in 2021
What is your career path? My Goal is Human Resources Or Management
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or Sports Yes, Parent Committee and Coach the kids sports or Baseball, Basketball and Soccer
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? Will you seek higher Education? I am Currently finished with Higher Education
Do you have any words of advice for the people Thinking about going to college? You will need to trade something to achieve goals, sleep is what I traded, but it does not last forever.
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Amber Boardman
What motivated you to go on to higher education? I have always wanted to teach. Going to college is the only way to do that. College is another step towards my goal.
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? In what city and state was your school located, or did you take classes online? Online Shasta, completed AA spring 2023 online Chico State, starting fall 2023
When do you expect to graduate? What degree will you graduate with AA, BA, Masters? Graduated AA Spring 2023 will graduate with BA Spring 2025.
What is your career path? (Minor, major) – Teaching Prep, Minor ECE
Do you participate in any clubs , organizations or sports? work at Howonquet Head start
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? Will you seek higher Education? I will use my education to give back to my tribe in a form of teaching its youth.
Do you have any words of advice for the people who are thinking about going to college? Keep pushing, the days are long but the years are short.
GRADUATES
Emilee Joy Workman-Smith
My Name is Emilee Smith and I am a Tolowa Tribal Member as well as a 2023 High School Graduate. I graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School. I wanted to write this letter to say thank you if it weren't for the support of the tribe my childhood would have been very different. The money that was sent made sure we had new clothes for school and all the supplies we would need. At Christmas time we would get presents and special food. With all of the five kids it never felt we needed anything or were lacking anything. When we would visit the reservation we were always welcomed with open arms and it felt like another home. I wouldn’t be where I am in life without the tribe and all of its members. After I graduate in June I will go to Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington where I will purse a degree in Psychology and continue wrestling. After I will transfer to Central Washington University where I will get my Criminal Psychology degree and I plan on working with the Missing and Murdered indigenous woman and children cases. I may have lived in
Where did you grow up and what high school did you attend? Brookings Oregon, I attended Oregon Connections Academy.
What motivated you to go on to higher education? I wanted to have a career that would have me working with things that interest me.
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? In what city and state was your school located, or did you take classes online? I’ve been attending Southwestern Oregon Community College. I had some online and some in person classes.
When do you expect to graduate? What degree will you Well, I just graduated the other day with an AA Oregon Transfer so I may go get a BA in the future.
What is your career path? (Minor, major) Undecided
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? Will you seek higher Education? Try to find a job that I can do while working on a BA.
Do you have any words of advice for the people who are Go to a Community College for the first two years and get your AA. Then when you want to get the BA all your basics are covered, and you’ll be paying for the nicer classes that are related to your chosen field of study.
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TITLE VI SENIOR RECOGNITON
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Nantsvn Jones-Scott, Willie Bommelyn, RJ Loftin and Bradley Tripp pose for a picture with their high school sashes.
All the Title VI High School Graduates.
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HOUSING DIVISON
NOW RENTING … BY LOTTERY ONLY
295 Dat-naa-svt Loop, Smith River (3Bed/1bath) $1,300.00
315 N Bradford Street, Smith River (3Bed/2bath) $1,400.00
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO LOTTERY
• Completion of Tribal RentalApplication. (available at the housing office)
• Applications accepted 8/1/2023 8/30/2023
• Must be a Tolowa Citizen.
• Family size must be between 3 and 5 (case by case for other family sizes).
LOTTERY SELECTION
• Drawing will be held 8/31/2023 at 10:00am at the Housing office.
• 3 applicants will be drawn per home. (2 alternates)
• References will be checked.
• Must demonstrate ability to pay.
• Section 8 accepted.
• Background check required.
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According to Oxford Languages/Google’s English Dictionary, Human Resources is the department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel.
What happens when you are hired at a company - Human Resources, often abbreviated as HR, is a very important department in any company, as stated above, they are responsible for hiring and onboarding all employees. Human Resources will be the department that calls you to offer you the job. And, once you accept the offer, this will be the department that you communicate with the most in the beginning. HR is responsible for advertising the job, gathering applications, resumes, checking your references and making sure you jump through all the hoops before you are officially hired. Some of these hoops are having you sign your offer letter, going through a background check, and getting and passing a drug test, but that isn’t all Human Resources does.
Some of the most important HR functions
New Employee Orientation – Human Resources has you report to them on your first official day of work. This is the day you learn all about the company you are being hired at, how they pay you, dress code, other policies, and where you fill out all your payroll paperwork.
Benefits – Depending on your job, and how many hours you work, you may qualify for benefits. Human Resources is the department responsible for helping you sign up for all of the benefits available to you. You might complete this enrollment in your New Employee Orientation, or they will notify you when you are eligible. HR will be able to answer any questions you may have about your benefits, how much they cost, how to cancel, add to your benefits, like dependents, or extra insurance.
Employee Complaints – Other functions Human Resources assists with are Employee Complaints, Grievances, Salary negotiations, and Mediation.
Employee Training – Human Resources also assists with training. Some companies have training that require all employees to go through, like Sexual Harassment Prevention, or Defensive Driving. These are training courses that the company would pay for, no cost to the employee, as they are required. There may be other training that your manager wants you to receive, that HR can help facilitate, like a brush up course on Excel, or Word. These would also be of no cost to the employee.
Maintaining Confidentiality – Ever seen the movie Fight club? What’s the first rule of Fight Club? 1. You don’t talk about Fight Club! Same in HR! We don’t talk about private, or personnel matters outside of the HR department.
There is a lot of private, personal information that flows through Human Resources, including pay rates, dates of birth, social security numbers, and why someone got fired. HR keeps track of other issues that might happen, leave requests like pregnancy, or a death in the family. It is Human Resources responsibility to protect all of this information.
Records Management – Another import job Human Resources has is Records Management. HR is responsible for keeping all the employee’s original documents, and filing them away while that employee is with the company. If an employee departs it is required that these records be kept for a specific period of time. Most companies will keep a mix of either physical, or hard copy files along with an electronic file, for each employee for quick reference.
Resigning – Lastly, when you resign from a company, HR will schedule an appointment where they will go over your last month’s benefits, you will turn in any equipment used while employed, and will be given your last paycheck and applicable paperwork. Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has automated part of this process with an on-line link for what’s called an Exit Interview, where we hope our former employees will be honest with us why they left the Nation, specifically what they liked, and what they didn’t like. We will use these answers for future employee retention.
We are the gate keepers of information and access to you getting that job, or not!
Email us at HR@tolowa.com
Come work for us at www.tolowa-nsn.gov/jobs
Scan our QR code with your phone’s camera
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Tribal Citizen Chulhs Bates took 6th place at his 2nd Grecco Wres-
lege of the Redwoods in addition to finishing a 3.5 GPA in High
SCHOOL SUPPLY CARDS
Will be available to Del Norte and Curry County students from JOM Funds. Please watch for these cards in the mail. There will be no pick up day, all cards will be mailed. Contact Diana Bommelyn for more information at 707-487-9255
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Jennifer Adolph
Elaine Allen
Tamra Alvord
Justin Arlandson
Jalea Aubrey
Mary Ault
Melinda Baines
Gerald Balcom Jr.
Callysta Balcom
Kira Balcom
Christopher Barr
Kaylee Bartow
Sawyer Bartow
Wren Baty
Avondre Bell
Brandon Bentley
Haley Blaise
Ernest Boardman
Tayshu Bommelyn
San-T’As Bommelyn
Alea Bravo
Drea Bravo Garcia
Dawn Brown
Eric Brundin
Kara Brundin-Miller
Zane Brunner
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Monacco Bruschi
Ian Burton
Cali Burton
Noah Calvery
Angelo CamposBartow
Rae-Lynn Canaday
Debi Cardozo
Christina Carlile
Aden Carpenter
Jody Carr
Trevor Carter
Jadelin Castellaw
Clint Chapman
Michael Chisman
Amara Clayton
Jimmie Coenen
Madison Coenen
Zoey Cornelis
Raymond Criteser
William Dillard Jr.
Katie Domas
Tiffany Early
Adelia Engelking
Dustin Evanow
Jazlynn Everts
Adelaide Ficcadenti
Landon Finigan
Kevin Fisher
Danyel Foster
Liberty Fouts
McKenzie Fulton
Angel Garcia
Rip Gardner
Nichelle Gardner
Caroline Gaytan Rios
Asher Giovannetti
Taviuz Gleaton
Trezdon Gleaton
Amanda Gochanour
Leslie Gravatt
Kayla Haney
Rhonda Harris
William Hempel
Cherish Hernandez
Melinda Hinshaw
Gerine Hinshaw
Douglas Hodges
Deanna Howard
Lukeus Hurd
Wynona Idica
Zane Irvine
Rowan Israel
TOLOWAVETERANS
Kara James
Jet James
Ellie Janeiro
Asher Jeli
Melissa Johnson
Sally Jones
Malia Kahoalii
Marcus Kendrix Jr.
Summer Kessler
Devin Kirby
Nicholas Kirby
Vivian Kirby
Addison La Fazio
Mitchel Larson
Ryland Leavelle
Makinsey Lemley
Kevin Lemmon Jr.
Savannah Lewis
Victoria Lewis
Daniel Livingston
Sey-Gup Lopez
Siobhan Lopez
Logan Lopez
Dewayne Lopez
S-We-Le Lopez
Jennavecia Lopez
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The doors to the nutrition site open at 11:30am. Please call for reservations
Reserve Lunch by 10 a.m.
707-487-0215 press option 3
ELDER NUTRITON MENU
ICWA Committee
First Wednesday of the month
August 2, 2023 at 12:00pm
House of Howonquet River Room
Education Committee
First Monday of the month
August 7, 2023 at 5:30pm
Dat-naa-svt Community Center
300 Dat-naa-svt Loop
Natural Resources and Harvesting Committee
Third Tuesday of the month
August 15, 5-7pm
Natural Resources Office 110 W. First Street
Suggested donations: Elders 55+, $2 (some are free)
Under 55, $7
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Housing Committee
Third Wednesday of the month
August, 16, 2023 at 5:30pm
House of Howonquet, River Room
Wee-ya' Committee
Third Wednesday of the month
August 16, 5:00pm
Dat-naa-svt Community Center
300 Dat-naa-svt Loop
Enrollment Committee
Fourth Monday of the month
August 28, 2023 at 1:00pm
Tribal Headquarters
12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd.
Community Language Planning Meetings
Next meetings will be August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, and December 20th. 10am-12pm
Dat-naa-svt Community Center
300 Dat-naa-svt Loop
Culture Committee
Fourth Wednesday of the month
August 23, 2023 at 5:00pm
House of Howonquet, River Room
Opening!
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7) Pasta Salad 8) Chicken Fiesta 9) Sack Lunch 10) Hot Dog w/Bun 11) Elk Gravy w/ Steamed Potato
14) Vegetable Soup and 1/2 Egg Sal San
15) Chicken Pasta Salad 16) Beef and Vegetable Soup 17) Fish and Chips 18) Spaghetti
21) Chili Relleno Bake 22) Chicken Taco Salad 23) Sack Lunch 24) Tomato Soup and 1/2 Tuna Sandwich 25) Hamburger w/ Bun 28) Veggie Chili 29) Tuna Salad 30) Chicken Posole Soup 31) Beans w/ Bacon
On the ICWA Board, see page 6 for more info.
LAA-NII-SRVT-NAA-TAA-NUM-NII~-MA~S (AUGUST) 2023 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River, CA 95567
