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Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' TOLOWA DEE-NI’ NATION TRIBAL GOVERNMENT NEWSLETTER Naa-xee Num-nii~-ma~s (February) 2022 - Volume 29, Issue 2
CALIFORNIA/OREGON INDIAN STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAM (COISSP) Our Xii-chuu-dvn (Winter Solstice) Youth Tool & Craft Making Event held on December 20, 21, 27 & 28th 2021 was an absolute success and the California/Oregon Indian Student Services Program (COISSP) Education Demonstration staff are excited to announce our upcoming events this winter. Shu' shaa nin-la to all the participants and cultural experts for sharing their knowledge and ensuring identity and skill for our Tolowa Dee-ni' community throughout our homelands. We want to thank the renowned matriarchs Bertha Peters, Jeanette Eberhardt, Vicki Bommelyn, Sheryl Steinruck, Jolleanne Brittain, Suntayea Steinruck, and Marva Jones for showing our young girls and women how to be strong like the woven baskets that carries our identity and traditions forward to be lived beyond words. The Education staff would like to thank the male cultural bearers Pergish Carlson, Antonio Padilla, Rylan Mauai, Guylish Bommelyn, and Trent Thompson for supporting our young men in their crafts and tool making in securing sustenance and skills which will impact for generations to come.
Youth Working on a necklace.
For February, COISSP Education Demonstration staff are providing a Yoga Workshop and Gambling Event on Presidents' Day Weekend (Feb. 18th & 21st.) Please contact Education Department if you would like to participate in upcoming events. Shu' shaa!
Holding the ornament she made.
Boys working on their eel hooks.
Girls sharing their basketry.
Working on a basket.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT– COISSP
Xii-chuu-dvn Youth Craft & Tool Making 2021
Coyote Dances with the Stars Storytelling Activity, youth acting out the storyline.
Natural weavers in our youth is beautiful.
Carvers getting their sticks ready.
Boys painting their picture frames.
Girls working with skilled basket weavers.
Nee-dash sharing on Xii-chuu-dvn (Winter Solstice). 2
Youth using carved fish sticks
Nee-dash dancers during demonstration
Staking our fish for lunch.
Lhetlh-xat-ne (Tribal Council) 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) 954-6127, amanda.oconnell@tolowa.com Council Member, Terile Keevil (707) 954-6315, teri.keevil@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 Community & Family Wellness Director, Dorothy Wait (707) 487-9255, ext. 1135, dwait@tolowa.com Education Director, Sheryl Steinruck (707) 487-9255, ext. 1173, sheryl.steinruck@tolowa.com Interim Enrollment Specialist, Jeremy Watson (707) 487-9255, ext. 1181, jeremy.watson@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 Natural Resources Director, Erika Partee (707) 487-9255, ext. 1132 erika.partee@tolowa.com Planning Director, Tim Hoone (707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com TERO Director, Zackary Chapman
(707) 487-9255, ext. 1165, zackary.chapman@tolowa.com THPO Officer, Cynthia Ford (707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com Tribal Court Administrator, Catherine Newman (707) 487-9255, ext. 1160 or 1162, catherine.newman@tolowa.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Xii-chuu-dvn……………………………………..……………………………………….1-2 Tribal Council Motions …………………………………………………………………..4 General Election Information………………………………………………………….5 Voter Registration Form…………..…………………………………………………….6 Kick it California………... ……………..……………………………………………… 7 Letter to Families…………………...………………………………………………….. 7 Head Start Enrollment Application..…………………………………………………8 Howonquet Head Start…………………………………………………………………..9 Announcements/ Events …………………..…………………………………………10 Winter Activity……………….……………………………………………………………11 Tribal Member Athlete………………………………………………………………….12 Shell Dice & Card Game Info………………………………………………………..12 General Membership Meeting…………………………………………………….. 13 Tolowa Dee-ni Story .………………………………………………………………....14 Elder Nutrition Menu………………..………………………………………………… 15 Birthdays……………………………..…………………………………………………… 15 In Loving Memory…………………………………………………………………..16-17 Announcements/ Events …………………..…………………………………………18 Higher Education Program……………………………………………………………19 Lucky 7 Casino Ad ……………..……………………………………………………… 20 Naa-xee Num-nii~-ma~s (February) 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. 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 3
TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTIONS 2021 Nee-san-naa-xeech'aa-taa-num-nii~ma~s (December) K'wvt-nu'sr-'vsh (Motions) WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA): LEG-2021-13_Action: Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (RSTF) Letter HR-2021-43_Action: Child Care Development Fund Coordinator Job Description FIS-2021-09_Action: Employee Retention Incentive Program M/S/C (O'Connell/Boardman) 6-0 -1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda as presented. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS): CFW-2021-16_Action: CT-21301057 National Indian Child Welfare Act (NICWA) Case Management Training M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) Motion to approve CT-2130-1057 National Inidan Child Welfare Act Case Management Training totaling $20,500 with Chairperson's signature on all associated documents. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti,
O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xwee- associated documents. la: Thompson 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, DEE-NI' K'WEE-CH'VT-T'E'SRO'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; XweeDVN (ENROLLMENT): la: Thompson REC-2021-04_Action: Resolution 2021-50: Tw0 (2) New Enrollment Applications for TR'VM-DAN' DEE-NI'-DVN Citizenship (TRIBAL HERITAGE M/S/C (O'Connell/Giovannetti) 6- PRESERVATION OFFICE): 0-1 Motion to adopt REC-2021- THP-2021-56_Action: Redwood National and State Park General 04: Resolution 2021-50: Two (2) Agreement Renewal - Tabled New Enrollment Applications for Citizenship as presented with NVN-NVST-'AA-TA (NATURAL Chairperson's signature on all RESOURCES): associated documents. NR-2021-39_Action: Cydney 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Lanthier, Data Sharing Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xwee- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) la: Thompson M/S/C (Steinruck/O'Connell) 6-01 Motion to approve NR-2021-39: Cydney Lanthier Data Sharing MVLH-DVT-SVN-DVN Memorandum of Understanding (INFORMATION SERVICES): as presented with Chairperson's IS-2021-07_Action: Resolution 2021-49: Appoint Emily Reed as signature on all associated documents. TDN Representative for Del Norte County (DNC) Chamber of 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, Commerce Board of Directors O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xwee(BOD) M/S/C (Boardman/ Sullivan) 6-0- la: Thompson 1 Motion to adopt IS-2021NR-2021-68_Action: Resolution 07_Action: Resolution 2021-49: 2021-48: California Climate Appoint Emily Reed as TDN Investment Grant Agreement Representative for Del Norte M/S/C (Sullivan/O'Connell) 6-0-1 County (DNC) Chamber of Motion to adopt NR-2021-68: Resolution 2021-48: California Commerce Board of Directors Climate Investment Grant (BOD) as recommended with Agreement as presented with Chairperson's signature on all 4
Chairperson's signature on all associated documents. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson NR-2021-69_Action: Unites States Forest Service (USFS) CAL FIRE CCI Collections Grant Agreement – Tabled NR-2021-70_Action: Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery (RCFH) Board of Directors Appointment (s) M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve NR-2021-70: RCFH Board of Directors (BOD) appointments as presented with Chairperson's signature on all associated documents. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Keevil; Duu: 0; Xweela: Thompson NR-2021-71_Action: Ch'uy-xeeni (Night Fish) Study Access to Z. Zenobia, HSU Graduate Student for Thesis Study – Tabled
2022 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION MARCH General Membership Meeting
Saturday, March 19 2022
Nominations for two Council seats Deadline for Council nominees to accept or decline nomination
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Campaign Letters Due by 5:00 pm at the tribal office
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
(300 words or less, NO pictures) APRIL General Election Information & Ballot mailed to ALL registered voters
Friday, April 1, 2022
MAY Voter Registration Closes
Friday, May 6, 2022
(You can still register after deadline, but cannot vote until the next election)
ELECTION DAY (8:00am - close 3:00pm)
Saturday May 21, 2022
No Ballots accepted after 3pm 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 have previously lived in the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation 5 county service area for 1 year. (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 18, 2022 and read out loud during the General Membership Meeting, nominations for Tribal Council period. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Election Board will practice social distancing on Election Day.
Your signature on the official ballot is VERIFIED with your signature on file with the records department. If your signature doesn’t match, the Election Board can make the decision to void the ballot. The Voter Registration form is available at the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Office and on the Website for new voters. Mail, fax or email the form back to: Attention Election Board, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567 fax 707-487-0930; email: jeremy.watson@tolowa.com Official Ballot return envelopes will be address to a P.O. Box at Smith River Post Office for security purposes.
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VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION
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KICK IT CALIFORNIA
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Kick It California By: Elidia Adams-Loya, Health Promotion & Education Specialist, NATIVE Tobacco Project United Indian Health Services, Inc.
Dv-laa-ha~ Children and Families, Happy New Year!
I hope everyone is well, and looking forward to the start of a new year. Kick It California began as the California Smokers’ Helpline back in Our Early Learning Center is accepting 1992. They opened as the first publicly funded statewide quitline, offering services in English & Spanish, to help people quit smoking. In 1994, they applications. We invite all children ages 2.9 years to began adding Asian language services. Once big tobacco really started hit6 years of age including children who are nonting high numbers of people in rural areas and low socioeconomic status, tribal or not a current Head Start student. California Smokers’ Helpline was well utilized in these communities. Then began the fight against big tobacco… California Smokers’ helpline was able to have a landmark study published on the health effects associated with using commercial tobacco products. In 1998 quit line training went global! The first national & international quitline trainings were organized and formed the American Quitline Consortium. Teen & pregnancy services were later added in 1999. They were able to launch counseling for teens that focuses on developmental issues associated to using commercial tobacco products while pregnant. Year later, they were able to implement counseling protocol for pregnant smokers and those with children 0-5. As time went on and commercial tobacco products began to evolve, quit vaping services were added. A quit vaping phone line was added as well as a website, mobile application, and text services, these services grew rapidly, specifically among youth. In 2021, The California Smokers’ Helpline was rebranded as Kick It California to appeal to a broader range of people who want to quit nicotine in any form via web, chat, text, mobile application or by phone.
· Year round between the hours of 7:30-5:30pm · Low-cost daycare & afterschool care · Flexible scheduling · Homemade Meals Provided · Quality learning supporting Kindergarten readiness · Enriching Cultural Curriculum
The Early Learning Center is also looking to lower our daycare age to 2, if you are interested in attending our center please turn in an application Kick It California has helped people quit for nearly 30 years through while we're in the process of development.
customized one-on-one training that is grounded in science. You can speak with a Quit Coach via: Phone (1-800-300-8086) or texting by sending QUIT SMOKING to 66819, Chat (by going to the website) self-help tools. Kick It California is completely free, they have skilled coaches, it’s based in science, and they have personal quit plans, they’re encouraging and supportive. Quit coaches are available via phone and chat Monday-Friday 7am to 9pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm. You can join their text program to either quit vaping or to quit smoking. You can also download their mobile application for either smoking or vaping. Call for free help to quit commercial tobacco: 1-800-300-8086 Or check out KickItCa.org 7
For questions about this program please call Nicol Aubrey, Education Coordinator at (707) 487-9255 Ext 1502 or Sarah Campbell, Administrative Assistant at (707) 487-9255 Ext 1500
The Pre-Enrollment Application can be found on the next page. You can also download a copy from www.tolowa-nsn-.gov or stop by the Tribal Office during normal work hours.
XAA-WAN’-K’WVT EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM APPLICATION
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XAA-WAN’-K’WVT (HOWONQUET) EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM (XELP) In December, Head Start had a wonderful winter festival including fun winter projects such as making snowman, Christmas tree ornaments, along with some great make your own snowman soup. The Head start was visited by Santa, He came with his herd of flying elk with all his presents for the children carried nicely in his large dip net. Shu’ shaa nin-la, (Thank you) for visiting our students. All 21 students received jackets from Coats For Kids. Shu’ shaa nin-la, (Thank you) Bi-Coastal Media. Our Parent Committee has an on going penny drive fundraiser, Donation locations are main tribal office and the Head Start. Head start will be closed February 18th for Staff Development and February 21st for Presidents Day.
Our Early Learning Center is accepting applications. We invite all children ages 2.9 years including children who are non-tribal or not a current Head start student. · Year
to 6 years of age
round between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm
· Low-cost · Flexible
daycare & afterschool care
scheduling
· Homemade · Quality
Meals Provided
learning supporting Kindergarten readiness
· Enriching
cultural curriculum
Early Learning Center is also looking to lower our daycare age to 2, if you are interested in attending our center please turn in an
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VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION
Date: February 17th Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Location: Zoom
RSVP WITH ADRIAN LOPEZ
707-487-9255 EXT 1129 ADRIAN.LOPEZ@TOLOWA.COM
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COMMUNITY FAMILY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT 1st place Winner 0-5
2021 Xii-dvn Na’srlh-yi (Wintertime Activity)
Eva Upton
For the winter season, CFW did an activity kit centered around family engagement. The kits contained: one Oreo cookie train (to build), DIY Christmas cards, 6 color your own snowman snow globes, Classic Christmas Favorites DVD, Christmas Stories (32 classic stories) book, Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest or Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest, candy, mini marshmallows, hot cocoa, and popcorn. We had a total 64 families register with 142 children. For this activity, we also held a coloring contest. The 1st place Winner 6-12 contest had three age groups (0-5,6-12,13-17) and a total number of eleven submissions were turned in.
Juliet Kessler
The winners are:
1st place Winner 13-17
0 – 5 Years
6 – 12 Years
13 – 17 Yrs.
1st Place
Eva Upton
Juliet Kessler
Elora Rodriguez
2nd Place
Rosemary Maggard
Adie Wilson
Shu’ shaa nin-la to all those who participated in the coloring contest!
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2nd place winner 0-5
Elora Rodriquez
TRIBAL MEMBER ATHLETE
SHELL DICE AND CARD GAMES
Nants'vn Jones-Scott, Nii~lii~chvndvn/Yurok/Karuk/Wintu, enrolled Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation citizen, 11th grade, 16 yo, Del Norte High School Warrior baller, is a strong Power Forward and a remarkable team player. Nants'vn has spent his life since he was two years old, playing basketball and has grown up with a strong interest in basketball with strong and impressive skills. Nants'vn is a very humble team player with great shooting, blocking and stealing skills on the floor. He sure is a great asset to the Warrior Varsity team and we are so proud of his accomplishments. Great job Nants'vn, you are representing your lineage well with a long line of excellent athletes from both maternal and paternal lineages and comes Nants'vn Jones-Scott, Del Norte High from many local rivers here in Varsity Basketball, #44 our homelands.
SAVE FOR ASHLEY
Teexeeshe’ Jones– Scott, 2019
Prominent and World Renowned cultural bearer/artist/singer, Brian D. Tripp (BDT) will be here to share some love of cards through his songs and stories for our Boys’ Card Games. A once in a lifetime opportunity for youth with BDT.
Nants'vn isn't only talented in sports, but also very skilled in carrying on his cultural practices and responsibilities as a dancer, speaker, stick player, gambler, believer, harvester and fisherman. We are thankful to have a young leader in our community doing good work of staying healthy and fit throughout all aspects of his life. Living a good life is the goal as we look forward to seeing what he does next year as a senior and onto his college career. Much love Nants'vn Jones-Scott 92/100 Free Throws sent your way, Nani! for the DNHS Boys' Basketball Shootout!
All of the games are being televised live online DNHS Warrior homepage and on the KPOD radio. If you get a chance to check it, the season is half way through. 12
Young Tribal youth who all still gamble today, playing cards in 2012. This is living proof that learning opportunities work and ancestral teachings thrive.
ICWA BOARD VACANCY
2022 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING INFORMATION
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A TOLOWA DEE-NI STORY "Sk’vm' Svn'-taa-tr'e' Xwii-nee-dash"
"Coyote Dances with the Stars" Story Adapted by Sheryl "Suudaachu" Steinruck, December 2021 One night, Sk’vm' (Coyote) was lying on his back singing a Nee-dash shee-ne' (Dance Song). He began to notice how beautiful the Svn'-taa tr'e' (Star-girls) sparkled as they nee-ghaa-dash (danced) in the night sky.
we will fall from the sky and burn up." "Oh", Sk’vm' said. Sure enough when the sun came up they kept on dancing. They danced all day and all night. Day after day. The Svn'-taa-tr'e' held him tight and they kept on dancing.
Sk’vm' could see how the abalone Xwii-nee-dash. Sk’vm' shells, At first, Sk’vm' nudged and naa-set, and deliberately rubbed his arms against the beautiful Svn'-taa-tr'e' their beautiful beads and necklaces until his fur wore off to his elbows. glimmered and sparkled in the moonlight. Sk’vm' became very tired, thirsty, and Sk’vm' noticed that they danced all night hungry but they danced on and on. Pretty long. When daylight came they soon Sk’vm' was nothing but a rack of disappeared. Sk’vm' thought he could bones and he began to hang down bedance with them during the night. And, tween the Svn'-taa-tr'e'. They had to during the daylight he would sleep and rest hold him tighter and tighter even when he as he thought they did. So, he made up Haa~-chu asked to be let go. Svn'-taa-tr'e' his mind. He Finally, Sk’vm' said, "Just let me go. I'm so tired, hungry, had to go up and thirsty." The Svn'-taa-tr'e' said, "No. If we let go of you, into the night sky and dance with the you will fall to Nvn-nvst-'a~ and die." beautiful Svn'-taa-tr'e'. Sk’vm' said, "Well, I'm going to die Sk’vm' asked all of his friends to anyway. Just let me go." So the help him reach the Svn'-taa-tr'e'. His Svn'-taa-tr'e' agreed and let Sk’vm' friends told fall. By this time, Sk’vm' was barely him, "Don't be K'wee-t'a’sr-tr'e' alive. Sk’vm' tumbled down, down, silly. You don’t down through the clouds. Some fatbelong up in the sky." That didn't matter tened Haa~-chu (Geese) were flying to Sk’vm'. So, his friends said, "Well from their Grandmother's house in the Skvm' lhan! then. We'll help you." K'wee-t'a'srSouth and were heading to their tr'e' (Spider woman) said she would spin Grandfather's house in the North. him a web to shot him up into the sky. Just then, Sk’vm' landed onto the back of a fat Haa~-chu. When the web was done all of his friends Because Sk’vm' was so hungry and thirsty this Haa~-chu pulled back on the sling and let Sk’vm' smelled very tasty so he chewed on her neck. "Hey, stop it! What go. To everyone's surprise Skvm' do you think you’re doing? Get off of me!" Haa~-chu knocked reached the Svn'-taa-tr'e'. The Skvm' nee-dash. Svn'-taa-tr'e' grabbed onto his arms to Sk’vm' off her back and flew on. keep him from falling back down to Nvn-nvst-'a~ (The-Earth). Sk’vm' fell closer and closer to Nvn-nvst-'a~. By the time, Sk’vm' hit the ground he was nothing but skin and bones. Sk’vm' said, "This is nice." He loved dancing with these beautiful Svn'-taa-tr'e'. Sk’vm' told the Svn'-taa-tr'e', "I can On impact, his bones shattered and were scattered everywhere. That is why, to this day, that we have Sk’vm' living everywhere on do this until morning. Then I can stop to eat and sleep." Nvn-nvst-'a~. Hii-waa-sha~ (The End) The Svn'-taa-tr'e' said, "Oh, no, no, no. We never stop dancing. We dance all night and all day. If we don't keep dancing Submitted by: Sheryl “Suudaachu” Steinruck, Education Department Director, 707-487-9255, Ext. 1173
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HOWONQUET (XAA-WAN’-K’WVT) ELDER NUTRITION CENTER MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1) Chicken and Noodles
2) Chili
3) Tuna Loaf
4) Breakfast
7) Rigatoni w/Spinach
8) Chicken Divan
9) Navy Bean Soup
10) Fish and Chips
11) Ham and Cheese Casserole
14) Been & Cheese Burrito
15) Beef Stroganoff
16) 17) Kale soup w/ Italian Sausage Sack Lunch
18) Salisbury Steak
21) Chili Relleno Bake
22) Spaghetti
23) Ham & Potato Chowder
26) Elk & Noodles
24) Beans w/Bacon
28) Macaroni and Cheese
****Lunch by delivery only until further notice in response to COVID-19 pandemic. ****
Suggested donations: Elders 55+, $2 (some are free)
Under 55, $7
Reserve Lunch @ 707-487-0215 press option 3
Naa-xee Num-nii~-ma~s
(February)
Maa~-xuslh-ghalh Sri'-lhxvn (Birthday Happy) Justus Arlandson Herbert Arlandson Jolynn Arlandson Paula Aubrey Frank Ault Hattie Baines Brandy Baker Fred Bartow Charles Batini Alora Bergman Brendon Berry Aleah Bimemiller Emily Bimemiller Wade Bravo Maegan Bravo Jeremy Bravo Shayla Bray Claire Brown Eric Brundin Martha Brundin-Losh Jacqueline Bruschi Christy Cadotte Kayla Cain Alexis Calderon Raelee Campbell-Vawter Edward Capoeman Lopez Elaine Capoeman Lopez Diane Carr Anthony Chisman Owen Costa Qwynn Coulson Austin Cox Joseph Criteser
Heavenly Dizick Michael Dobrec Sr. Ashley Eldredge Deanna Ellis Cheylei Erkkila Celeste Fillmore Margaret Fralich John Frantz Brittani Fugate Nash Giola Charles Gochanour Jr. Dena Gorbet Erika Gravatt Doyle Green Willow Haddad Angel Hagen-Hernandez Michael Halverson Hollie Hanson Donna Haynes Darren Hodges Brandon Hodges Adison Hodges Brent Hodges Frank Hostler II Joseph Houston Jenell Howell Jolene Hubbart Ye’Wome”Y James Marilyn Jocsing Patricia Kelly Christopher Kelly Michael Kennedy Catherine Kimble
Joseph Lemley Sandra Lewis Sela Lopez Marian Lopez John Lopez Jr. Shenandoah Lopez Alicia Lopez Holly Lopez Siena Lopez-Johnston Shane Lopez-Johnston Sierra Losh Ivan Manso Jr. Jamie Maynard Hollie McCallum Charlotte McClung Brady McConaghy Chella Mendoza Sara Mitchell Audrey Mogess Heath Moon Richard Moorehead Sr.
Dylan Moorehead-O’ Loughlin
Michael Murrell Aaron Newton Summer Norbury Landon O’Reilley Delilah Ochoa Blake Owen Luke Parry Haleigh Pavola Meagan Payne Corey Payne Elsie Petrie 15
Naa-xee Num-nii~-ma~s (February) Lexus Pittman Virginia Porter Lucy Reynolds Shelly Reynolds Kolton Richards Michael Richards Dian Richards Nevarra Ridders Tricia Romo Kelley Salcedo Donivan Salyer Jenna Sanders Kolbe Sanders-Myers Hallie Scaglione Naunsen Scott Wesly Sells William Sesher David Smith Harrison Smith Aleena Solomon Lisa Sopiwnik Bobby Sossaman Caleb Sossaman Vicki Spargur Robert Spargur Kreek Starkey Nadine Starritt Kit-’Si Stowe Katherine Swan Eloy Thomas-Mata Maya Travis Eva Upton Melody Vance
Adam Vickers Rose Vickers Francisco Villegas-Lopez Jr. Alia Vistalli-Alvarado Dorothy Wait Marilee Walker Paul Ward Jr. Nicole Weber Colin Weeks Nellie Westbury-Fox Jonathan Wilber Shelby Wilson Karie Wood Hunter Woolery Emma Yingling Isabella Younker Aria Zeman Gabriel Zorea
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TRIBAL MEMBERS Phillip Ray Whipple, 52, of North Bend, Oregon went to his Heavenly home on December 19, 2021, in Portland, OR. He had a three week battle with Covid Pneumonia, it attacked his body, even though he was fully vaccinated.
Phillip was born on August 12, 1969, in Crescent City, CA, where he lived until he started high school in Bandon, OR. He attended Bandon High until the end of his junior year, where he participated in football, baseball and wrestling. During his senior year he made the move to Coos Bay, OR and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1987. Phill worked the past 25 years as a truck driver by trade a few of his favorite jobs were for Mast Bros Towing and his last job being a delivery driver for Southern
Caroleen Sonya Lopez Age: 58 6/19/1963—12/19/2021
Glazers Wine & Spirit, he was known for being charismatic, not knowing a stranger, optimistic nature, not holding a grudge, and just a nice guy! He’ll be missed by all. Phill’s kiddos and new Grandbaby were the love of his life, but he also enjoyed watching the LA Chargers Football team, LA Dodgers Baseball team and the Oregon Ducks on TV or in person during a vacation trip, he loved going to Rock-n-Roll concerts with his kids, going out and shooting guns. He would have loved having his new grandson as his new sidekick. Phillip leaves behind Son, Kellen; Daughter, Kendra; Kids Mom; Tammy; A new love of only six months Grandson, Greyson Garcia; Father & Mother, Andrew & Birdie Whipple; Older brother, Aaron Whipple; Older sister, Cyndi (Bruce) Parry; Nephews, Dustin Evanow and Luke Parry; two great nieces and two great nephews. His family will always have a special place in their hearts for Phill, until we see him again On The Other side! A private cremation was prepared by Crown Memorial Center in Tualatin, OR with a private family gathering.
Antone Wayne Folkins Age: 59 5/20/1962- 1/3/2022 16
Leon Gochanour Age: 92 12/25/1929– 1/10/2022
REMEMBERING OUR ELDEST TRIBAL MEMBER Mabel Jean Smith January 23, 1918– January 23, 2022
Mabel was one of 13 siblings and was the only surviving child of Lewis and Letsy Whipple. She attended school in Hoopa, CA and Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA where she also graduated.
Mabel was born on January 23, 1918 across the street from Lucky 7 Casino in a white house in Smith Before her passing and when asked the secret of her River, California. During her birth day-sri Amelia Brown longevity, Mabel said, "I always ate well and drank fresh was the midwife. milk on the ranch growing up." She also added “I’ve seen a lot, I’ve done a lot, kept my nose clean, had wonderful Mabel passed away at 104 years old and was the parents, and came from a wonderful family.” she said, “so, eldest living Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation citizen as well as a it’s been a good road. I had two beautiful daughters, and recognized centenarian of the City of Crescent City just did my own thing.” where she resided. She descended from the village of Yan'-daa-k'vt and Srdvn-das-'a~ (Tillas Island). Her parents were day-sri Lewis and Letsy Whipple. Lewis' parents were day-sri Steven and Sallie Whipple, Lesty's parents were day-sri Jesse and Jennie Brown.
Day-sri Mabel and her daughter Norene Darnell at a past Dee-ni’ Night.
Mabel’s two daughters are Norene Darnell and day-sri Linda Perry. Mabel had 5 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Her greatest adventure in life was raising her daughters and staying healthy. She loved to fish and was also a great seamstress.
Day-sri Pansy Lopez Blazina and Mabel Smith. Photo dated about 1925.
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Day-sri Mabel receiving a centenarian certificate from the City of Crescent City, four years ago.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
TANF PROGRAM
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Substance Abuse Program continues to make progress despite the pandemic. Michael Harling and Kathleen Daignault have worked with clients through several crisis. Our groups, CBT cognitive behavioral therapy and Red Road to Wellbriety, are growing steadily. Kristen Murry is doing a great as the facilitator of our groups.
TANF Program
Recently, Kathleen of the Substance abuse program arranged training for our CFW staff on how to use Narcan to save lives in an opiate overdose situation. We are proud to announce how successful this month has been. Our substance abuse program has grew adequately from when it began with only six clients. If you know of someone who would benefit from this program, please refer him or her to us.
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Are you, or someone you know, struggling to make ends meet?
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Is your child between the ages of 0-18 years old?
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Are you, or your child, a member of a federally American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe?*
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If you live in Del Norte/Humboldt*, Curry, Coos, or Josephine County…
Monthly cash assistance and/or support services such as:
For additional questions, you may contact: Michael Harling CACDC II
707-487-9255 xt1195
Kathleen Daignault RADT
707-487-9255 xt1172
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For more information, call the TANF Program Technician at (707) 487-9255 ext. 1131
HOUSING DIVISON
*Some federally recognized Native Tribes have chosen to be excluded from TDTP.
Attention Tolowa Homeowners!
*Limited to Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Citizens.
Have you experienced a financial hardship due to COVID? Follow the link to apply
NA CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM Community and Family Wellness Services The Native American Child Abuse Treatment Program (NA) will host monthly family activities on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Registration includes a complimentary family kit with items that will include craft/art supplies, a book related to the monthly topic and more!* Participation incentives are available.
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Need Help With…
Mortgage Assistance
Delinquent Mortgages
Utilities
Other Fees (insurance, property taxes,
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Please join us for this free, creative and culturally rich experience!
March Activity: What’s in Your Medicine Bag? March 17, 2022 | 6:00 PM | via Zoom Call to reserve a spot and activity kit.
homeowners association fees)
For more info and to register for the March activity, call or email Tiffany at 707-487-9255 or tiffany.shannon@tolowa.com *Supplies may be limited to call today!
If you have questions please contact Diana Bommelyn at diana.bommelyn@tolowa.com or call at 707-487-9255 ext. 1602 18
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Student of the Month Skylar Windham
The Higher Education Program (HEP) would like to remind returning students to submit their new schedules and last term grades to apply for Higher Education funding. Each continuing student seeking HEP funding will need to submit their previous term grades and their new schedule. New students will need to complete an HEP application and submit other required documents to higher.education@tolowa.com If you are a new college student and in need of funding, contact: Jalea Walker, Education Technician (707) 487-9255 ext. 1550
School and Year: Northwestern University - Evanston, IL Degree: Masters– Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduating Summer 2022 *Currently in the penultimate term of his program. He sees around 14 clients weekly as part of an internship experience. Career Path: “My plan after graduation is to begin to accrue the necessary hours of experience required to apply to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. On average, this part takes about two years! In the meantime, I will be a Psychotherapist, just a pre-licensed one Eventually I would like to have my own practice where I see clients from all walks of life.
ATTENTION GRADUATES: Are you or a family member graduating in 2022 from eighth grade, high school or college? If so, contact the Education Department to be added to the list of graduates to be honored. Graduates receive a certificate, stipend, and traditional necklace from the Nation, as well as recognition in the tribal newsletter.
Tolowa Ancestor: Grandmother– Deanna Howard, related to the McClung & Crietser families.
Education Department (707) 487-9255 ext. 1550
Words of Advice: “Everyone already knows the answers to their problems– they just don’t always listen to themselves carefully enough.” - Skylar Windham Short Term Goal: “Just Graduate!”
SCHOLARHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Long Term Goal: “Open my own practice called Headwinds Counseling & Psychotherapy, and simply spend my years being a therapist.”
JACK MONTOYA MEMORIAL AAWOK GEORGIANA TRULL MEMORIAL ADRIAN JOSEPH ROMO MEMORIAL
Who inspired you to seek a higher education degree?: “I never thought I would go back to school. It wasn’t until I was at a crossroads in my life and I went to see a counselor for the first time. I thought she would be able to tell me what the “right answer was, and then I learned that counselors don’t ‘tell,’ but they reflect what they hear, and they do it in a nice, cozy chair. That was all the information I needed to know!”
Applications are available and due by March 31, 2022 Please contact the NCF team at any time if you have questions or need assistance in applying. (707) 267-9906. For More Information please visit our website, https:// www.hafoundation.org/NCF-Scholarships 19
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2022 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER
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