January 2023 Newsletter

Chulhs Bates, wrestled at the ‘Battle at the Border’, his first tournament as a high schooler. The tournament was the last weekend in November. He brought home first place! Here are some photos from the tournament.

In addition he participated in the Winter Kick Off in Grants Pass in December and took first place again. He is a Tolowa Tribal Citizen and his family is VERY proud of him. Chulhs, has worked hard academically as well as physically to be where he is today.

Chulhs mom said, she really feels like the sky's the limit for him. She is looking forward to more gold medals this season, however, he is already bringing a lot of pride to his family.

NEW LOOK

Do you see something different? This month the Dee-ni’ Nuu-wee-ya Tribal Government Newsletter is celebrating their 30th Anniversary!

A lot has changed over the last three decades but one thing that has remained a constant is the love for the Tribal Newsletter. Tribal Citizens look forward to receiving it each month. Compared to social media and our website a recent survey shared with us that the tribal newsletter is still the best form of communication for sharing upcoming events and news with the citizenship.

In honor of the newsletters 30th Anniversary we present to you an updated look with still all the great news and updates.

We encourage our Tribal Citizens to submit their accomplishments, awards, birthdays, anniversaries and more to share with our Tribal Community throughout the year. We want to celebrate with you!

Emily Reed Newsletter Editor public.relations@tolowa.com

‘WELCOME BACK’ ELDER’S LUNCHEON

THERE IS A PARTY on January 6, 2023. Hosted by the Elder Nutrition Program to celebrate the opening of the programs congregate meals. They are so excited to have sit down lunches again!!!!

The luncheon will be held from 12-2 on January 6th at the Howonquet Hall Community Center located at 101 Indian Court in Smith River. They will have speakers, information tables, and a drawing. There will also be door prizes but the main activity will be visiting and welcoming the program back to their tradition of gathering together for lunch meal time.

The Nutrition site is preparing a special meal of roast beef and mashed potatoes with an apple crisp for dessert. The charge will be $1 for elders and $5 dollars for all others.

Please plan to come and help them celebrate!

-Elder Nutrition Staff Beverly, Jama, Susie and Chelsey (there will be no home delivered meals on this day)

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

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

Natural Resources Director, Rachael McCain (707) 487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.com

Planning Director, Tim Hoone (707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com

Records & Enrollment Manager, Staci Barr 707-487-9255, ext.1180, staci.barr@tolowa.com

Tribal Court Administrator, Elsie Petrie 707-487-9255, ext. 1162, elsie.petrie@tolowa.com

Tribal Employment Rights Officer, Brian Millett (707) 487-9255, ext. 1222, brian.millett@tolowa.com

Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford (707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com

Lha’ Num-nii~-ma~s (January) 2023 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone: 707.487.9255. Website: www.tolowa-nsn.gov. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Editor: Emily Reed, Public Relations Manager (707) 487-9225 ext. 1182 public.relations@tolowa.com

Motions November 10, 2022

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

M/S/C (Boardman/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including: LOS to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services regarding IHS Funding in CA, regular meeting minutes for Oct. 13, 2022, regular meeting minutes for Oct. 27, 2022, 401k Retirement Plan Policy, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation vehicle policy, Visit California Data Sharing Agreement, OTA Job Description, authorization - attorney conflict documents, Poll vote for approval to submit a grant to California Truth & Healing – Liberated Capitol Decolonizing Wealth Fund.

'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/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve grant application for Brownfield Cleanup, to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for up to $1M for abatement of contaminants, including removal of structures as needed.

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

M/S/C (Boardman/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2252-1180 with Northridge Electric in the amount not to exceed $7,000 for renovations to electric systems in the buildings.

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

TR'VM-DAN' DEE-NI'-DVN (TRIBAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION OFFICE):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Caltrans and Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation for wetland delineation as part of biological studies for the Wilson Creek restoration project in Del Norte County on US 101. With changes to the MOU removing where it states that Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has an office located in Crescent City.

'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/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson’s signature on letter for consultation with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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

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

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-2 Motion to approve Contract CT-2240-1161 with Rural Human Services Del Norte Salmon in the Classroom, not to exceed $5,000.

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

M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2240-1178 with Del Norte Fire Safe Council, not to exceed $149,971.

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

M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with edits, letter of commitment with the Chairperson Signature to Cal Poly Humboldt, USDA NIFA Grant – From Learning to Leading Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals

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

MII~-XVSH-XAY CH'EE-NVK (ADMINISTRATION):

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with corrections and additions the chairperson signature on Letter of Support (LOS) to Governor Gavin Newsom. In regards to Restoration of Ongoing Funding to the Indian Health Program (IHP) Department of Health Care Services.

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

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2022-33: Ratification of Federal Charter if Incorporation for Dee-ni’ Development, Incorporated.

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

LHETLH-XAT-NE (TRIBAL COUNCIL): M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2022-34 for NCIDC Delegates

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

Governor Newsom Announces $47 Million in Homeless Housing Funding to California Tribes

Published: Nov 22, 2022

16 Native American communities to receive homeless housing funding

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $47 million in new funding for California tribal nations to support their efforts to prevent and end homelessness and meet the housing and services needs of their communities.

The awards include $20 million in tribal homeless assistance grants from the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) to fund projects in 16 tribal communities across the state, and four Homekey

awards from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) totaling $27 million to fund 75 homes for members of four tribes, including homeless youth.

“California is investing in getting people off the streets and into safe housing throughout the state with a particular focus on Native Americans and populations disproportionately impacted by homelessness,” said Governor Newsom.

The tribal grants program was created by Governor Newsom and the Legislature to provide flexible funding to support the efforts of California tribes to address homelessness in their communities. An additional $20 million in tribal grants will be awarded in 2023.

“Tribal nations in California have been actively working to address housing insecurity, overcrowding and

homelessness, but funding for housing and homelessness has often been an obstacle,” said BCSH Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramírez. “We heard that loud and clear through consultation and listening sessions held by our teams. We believe that these new direct resources will lead tribal leaders to move more quickly in meeting the unique challenges faced by members of their communities. We are committed to supporting the priorities laid out by tribal leaders and these grants will help address specific needs identified by the Tribal leadership. We look forward to expanding this partnership in the future.” Article Continues on Page

rapidly house people experiencing homelessness, by public and tribal entities purchasing existing buildings or manufactured homes. Since its inception, Homekey has funded more than 200 projects that when complete will provide more than 12,500 temporary and permanent homes for Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. More than 140 homes have been funded in partnership with tribes.

“HCD’s California Indian Assistance Program’s mission is to provide technical assistance to tribal partners to ensure access to housing funds and programs, including Homekey,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “These four Homekey projects announced today are just the beginning–HCD will continue to collaborate directly with tribal communities and partners to meet their unique housing needs.”

Today’s announcement includes the following HHAP grants:

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Lakeport, will receive $5.2 million to create 65 housing units along with classrooms and support spaces for youth experiencing homelessness in Lake and Mendocino Counties.

The Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria will receive $2.6 million to create a wellness and resource center in Mendocino County.

The Round Valley Indian Tribes, Covelo, will receive $2.5 million to expand infrastructure to support new permanent housing for tribal members in need.

The Pit River Tribe, Burney, will receive $2.4 million to support rapid rehousing, services coordination and homelessness prevention efforts.

The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, Santa Rosa, will receive $1.2 million to improve data collection efforts and systems that serve tribal members experiencing homelessness statewide with designated service areas in Sonoma, Mendocino, Contra Costa and Lake Counties.

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Smith River, will receive $1 million to support rapid rehousing and case management for tribal members along the North Coast of California and South Coast of Oregon.

periencing homelessness.

The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me Wuk Indians, Jamestown, will receive $630,000 to support interim shelter and street outreach in Tuolumne County.

The Pala Band of Mission Indians will receive $610,000 to support housing efforts on the reservation.

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria will receive $610,000 to support their transitional shelter.

The Yurok Tribe, Klamath, will receive $570,000 to assist with rapid rehousing, case management, outreach and youth engagement.

The Torres Martinez Desert Band of Cahuilla, Thermal, will receive $540,000 to support housing, shelter and services for members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Wilton Rancheria, Elk Grove, will receive $460,000 to support efforts to assist tribal members experiencing homelessness.

The Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, Loleta, will receive $340,000 to aid with rapid rehousing and other services for members experiencing homelessness.

The Guideville Rancheria, Talmage, will receive $250,000 to leverage Homekey funding in the construction of 16 units for youth experiencing homelessness.

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake will receive $250,000 to support housing efforts within the community.

The Homekey awards announced today include:

The Wiyot Tribe will receive more than $14 million to purchase, convert and operate an office building and two single-family Victorian-style homes into 39 interim and permanent units serving homeless youth and one manager unit, to create the Jaroujiji Youth Housing Project in Eureka. This project was fully funded

through the Homekey youth set-aside.

Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians will receive nearly $6.6 million for the acquisition of a 15-apartment complex, its rehabilitation and operations in Lakeport.

Guidiville Indian Rancheria in partnership with Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority will receive nearly $4.6 million for the construction and operations of 16 new units in Ukiah. The site will include a community garden and electric trike sharing.

Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority will receive $1.9 million for the new construction and operation of four permanent affordable homes for chronically homeless individuals in Hopland.

The Nation is excited about being awarded this grant. This is the first time this funding has been available to tribes and we were one of16 awarded. Stay tuned for more information coming in Spring of 2023.

Housing Division Staff: Jene Abad, Jeri Robertson, Gregory Blodgett and Eric Brundin

Higher Education & Vocational Training Funding Program

STUDENT REMINDER

Higher Education Funding is available for Tolowa Dee-ni’ Citizens wanting to further their education or attend Vocational Training. The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Education Department can also provide assistance, for High School Students who are enrolled in and taking college courses in conjunction with their high school classes. Higher Education Funding applications are available on our TDN website under Education Department. They can also be picked up at the office.

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

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

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

LHETLH-XAT (COMMITTEE) OPENING

There is an opening on the Education Committee. Are you interested in serving?

The committee meets at least once a month on the first Monday of the month at 5:30pm. Dinner is provided as well a stipend for each meeting you attend. Some times a second meeting may be required but at a date and time that works with everyone. The Committee meets in person but zoom capabilities are an option as well. Please submit your letter of interest as well as the Committee application to Diana Bommelyn, Education Technician, (707) 487-9255 ext. 1557 or education.training@tolowa.com

Hookah & Health

Submitted by: ElidiaAdams-Loya, Health Promotion & Education Specialist, NATIVE Tobacco Project United Indian Health Services, Inc.

What is a hookah? Hookahs are water pipes that are used to smoke specially made tobacco that comes in different flavors, such as apple, mint, cherry, chocolate, coconut, licorice, cappuccino, and watermelon. Although many users think it is less harmful, hookah smoking has many of the same health risks as cigarette smoking. Atypical modern hookah has a head (with holes in the bottom), a metal body, a water bowl, and a flexible hose with a mouthpiece. Hookah smoking is typically done in groups, with the same mouthpiece passed from person to person. Hookah smoking is NOT a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. People who use tobacco should quit all tobacco products to reduce health risks. Using a hookah to smoke tobacco poses serious health risks to smokers and others exposed to the smoke from the hookah.

Hookah Smoke and Cancer

The charcoal used to heat the tobacco can raise health risks by producing high levels of carbon monoxide, metals, and cancercausing chemicals.

Even after it has passed through water, the smoke from a hookah has high levels of these toxic agents.

Hookah tobacco and smoke contain several toxic agents known to cause lung, bladder, and oral cancers.

Tobacco juices from hookahs irritate the mouth and increase the risk of developing oral cancers.

Hookah Smoking Compared with Cigarette Smoking

Although many users think it is less harmful, studies have shown that hookah smoke contains many of the same harmful components found in cigarette smoke, such as nicotine, tar, and heavy metals.

Water pipe smoking delivers nicotine the same highly addictive drug found in other tobacco products. The tobacco in hookahs is exposed to high heat from burning charcoal, and the smoke is at least as toxic as cigarette smoke. The heat sources used to burn hookah tobacco release other dangerous substances, like carbon monoxide. This may put hookah users at additional risk. Because of the way a hookah is used, people who smoke hookah may absorb more of the toxic substances also found in cigarette smoke than people who smoke cigarettes do. In a typical 1-hour hookah smoking session, users may inhale 100–200 times the amount of smoke they would inhale from a single cigarette. In a single water pipe session, users are exposed to up to 9 times the carbon monoxide and 1.7 times the nicotine of a single cigarette. The amount of smoke inhaled during a typical hookah session is about 90,000 milliliters (ml), compared with 500–600 ml inhaled when smoking a cigarette.

There are so many resources available to help you in your journey with quitting!

Here are a few that can help:

• KICKITCA (Formerly known as California Smokers’ Helpline)- KICKITCA.ORG

• To quit vaping, call 1-844-8-NO-VAPE (1-844-866-8273)

• Teen Helpline to quit smoking, Call: 1-800-662-8887

Source: www.cdc.gov

The new year is upon us! It’s that time to update your applications with Community and Family Wellness for the 2023 calendar year. Contact Hannah Richards at (707) 487-9255 ext. 1404 or hannah.richards@tolowa.com to get an application!

Burial

Assistance:

Available to all Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Citizens

• Maximum allowance of $3,500 for assistance.

• Remaining funds may be awarded to an heir, or next of kin to the deceased.

Catastrophic Emergency Assistance:

Available to Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Citizens who reside in our 5 county service area ONLY (Coos, Curry, Josephine, Del Norte and Humboldt)

• Payment may be provided to individuals or families who suffer fire, flood, or other destruction of their home and loss or damage to personal possessions. TDN will make payments only for essential needs and other non-medical necessities.

 TDN Citizen must be 18 years and older

 Primary residence of the applicant, provide verification

 Primary residence is within the 5 county service area

 Apply within two (2) weeks of home disaster

 Requires proof of loss

Elder Emergency Assistance:

Available to Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Citizens who reside in our 5 county service area ONLY (Coos, Curry, Josephine, Del Norte and Humboldt)

• Maximum allowance of $500 per calendar year, to use towards an emergency situation. Requests should be discussed with CFW staff before purchase of any items to allow us to verify the need for a replacement item. If an elder purchases fuel or similar items and wishes to apply for reimbursement, this must be within two (2) weeks of purchase.

General Assistance:

Available to Tolowa Dee-ni’ Tribal Citizens who reside in our 5 county service area ONLY (Coos, Curry, Josephine, Del Norte and Humboldt)

• Provides financial assistance to eligible Tribal Citizens with a goal to increase self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through specific steps an individual will take to increase independence as outlined in his/her Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP)

*May receive up to three (3) months of assistance per calendar year.

Medical Assistance (includes hospitalization, medical travel and consecutive/long-term therapy):

Available to all Tolowa Dee-ni’ Tribal Citizens who have been enrolled for a minimum of one year

• Medical Travel/Equipment up to $750 maximum allowance per calendar year

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$75 for trips one-way from 50-199 miles, or $150 for trips oneway from 200+ miles from a Citizen’s home

• Payments are not made retro actively; Tribal Citizens have the responsibility to request assistance prior to appointment date, or in the case of an emergency, ten (10) business days of the appointment.

• Hospitalization Assistance: Available for Citizens who are hospitalized. Must be hospitalized a minimum of three (3) consecutive days at $100 per day; up to, and not to exceed, $1,000. Limited to one per calendar year per Citizen.

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Requires discharge/after-visit summary that shows the admit date, discharge date, and name of hospitalized

• Consecutive Treatment/Long Term Therapy: available for certain life threatening conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, renal failure, neurological disorders and coronary heart disease that are not available locally and requires the Citizen to travel 

Requires treatment plan that shows the dates and name of Citizen who will be receiving treatment 

Limited to one per calendar year per Citizen as a flat payment of $500 may not be used consecutively with medical travel assistance

NCIDC LIHEAP- Energy Assistance:

Available to Tolowa Dee-ni’ Tribal Citizens who reside in Del Norte or Humboldt County ONLY

• Tribal Citizen must complete an NCIDC LIHEAP application and submit: 

Current income documentation for the past 30 days for all household member. Every household member over 18 that has no income must complete a no income verification form 

Bill or invoice that includes the account number, name on the account, company name and address 

Completed responsibility statement

• NCIDC will verify information, approve or deny request.

Please remember that all programs are here to assist members in a time of need AND are made possible with available funding.

REMINDER:

This program reimburses the participation/registration fees only.

Items not reimbursed include (but are not limited to) special uniforms, clothing, shoes, equipment, books, volunteer fees and travel costs.

Processing of reimbursements take a minimum of 2-weeks.

Please fill out a separate form for each child and for each activity.

Don’t forget to attach a copy of your receipt.

Each enrolled youth 18 and under, or still in high school, qualify for up to $250 per year.

Reimbursements for the previous year will not be made after January 15th of each year.

The Deadline for all 2022 youth activity reimbursements is January 13, 2023

Bonneville Power Administration

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Transmission Services & American Indian Science and Engineering SocietySummer Internship Program Engineering (Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical)

Deadline: February 28, 2023

The Bonneville Power Administration’s high voltage transmission lines help deliver the Northwest’s power. Throughout the region, BPA’s Transmission Services operates over 15,000 circuit miles of high voltage lines. That’s about 75 percent of the high voltage grid in the Northwest.

During the AISES Summer Internship Program in BPA’s Transmission Services, student interns will assist senior engineers working on drawings, performing planning functions, design, testing equipment, participating in field visits and other activities related to project development. The three primary fields of engineering at BPA include:

Electrical Engineering

Depending on the specific placement of the student intern, students may be involved with communication equipment, substation equipment, line design, and other electrical engineering related systems. Activities may include:

• Developing schematic and wiring drawings

• Testing electronic equipment such as relays, telecom gear, breakers, transformers and other supporting ancillary equipment

• Gathering data for equipment performance reports

• Field visits may be required to substations, radio sites, and generation plants

Civil Engineering

Depending on the specific placement of the student intern, students may be involved with communication equipment, substation equipment, line design, and other civil/structural engineering related systems. Activities may include:

• Support for transmission line placement

• Substation layout, drainage, footings, etc.

• Access Road design/review

• Field visits may be required to substations, radio sites, and generation plants

Mechanical Engineering

Depending on the specific placement of the student intern, students may be involved with substation equipment, line design, and other mechanical engineering related systems. Activities may include:

• Transmission line design

• Tower design

• HVAC related items for facilities

• Field visits may be required to substations, radio sites, and generation plants

Internship dates/location

The Summer Internship is for ten weeks from May through September and is located in Vancouver, Washington (across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon).

Intern is provided the following:

• Round-trip airfare or mileage to internship site

• Lodging

• Weekly living stipend

How to apply

To apply for the AISES Summer Internship program at BPA, please visit the AISES website at www.aises.org/scholarships/internships.

There are other internship programs available in Fish and Wildlife and Cultural Resources such as Archaeology and Historic Preservation– Deadlines for these internships are also on February 28, 2023. www.aises.org/scholarships/internships.

Like a highway interchange for electrons, substations route electricity to the right place and help keep it moving to the consumer

There was a recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in Del Norte County and there may be other affected birds in the area.

TDN staff met with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to get information on this outbreak and possible actions tribal citizens can take to lessen the risk to their own backyard flocks of chickens, ducks, or other domestic birds.

Agency staff recommended that backyard flock owners limit the amount of standing water, spilled feed, and confined animals on their property, and keep an eye out for the signs listed in the graphic on the following page. If you observe any of these possible infection signs, please use the following resources to report and gain more information.

CDFW Reporting: https:// wildlife.ca.gov/ Conservation/ Laboratories/WildlifeHealth/Monitoring/ Mortality-Report Sick Bird hotline 866-922-2473

California Department of Fish & Wildlife - Wildlife Investigations Lab 916- 358-2790

Do you have something you would like to submit to the newsletter? Births, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, hunting or fishing photos, sports, obituaries or other? email them to public.relations@tolowa.com or mail to: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

Attn: Newsletter 12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd. Smith River CA, 95567

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

The holidays are approaching and this is a great way to supplement your income with your traditional crafts.

Please reach out to our TERO Department for the application and to learn more about this process. tero@tolowa.com or call 707-487-9255 ext. 1222

In addition our Public Relations Division is collecting a list of Tribal Citizen owned businesses if you would like to be added to this list for your handmade items

The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Substance Abuse Program is happy to announce that they have started back the Red Road to Wellbriety and CBT groups at the community center in Smith River two times a week. The Substance Abuse Program has been surviving COVID-19 , it has been a struggle at times to meet the needs due to shortage of staff but they are excited to have a new counselor that will be starting in January. The program has handed out over 500 Fentanyl Reversal kits to help save lives.

SMITH RIVER

Howonquet Hall Community Center

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

5:45 to 6:45 THE REDROAD TO WELLBRIEGHTY

Tuesday and CBT ‘S Wednesday

For help please call Community & Family Wellness Substance Abuse Program

Michael Harling CADC II, 707-487-9255 ext. 1195

Attention Tribal Citizens

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 Atmospheric Administration- National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA-NMFS) COVID-19 relief grant funds.