DEE-NI' NUU-WEE-YA'
LHA'-DUY NUM-NII~-MA~S (September) 2025 - Volume 32, Issue 9
Celebration of Tolowa culture!
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is hosting its 18th annual Dee-ni' Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Howonquet Hall Community Center in Smith River, across from Lucky 7 Casino. The free event is open to the public and the entire community to enjoy.
The Nation is also hosting it's annual Dee-ni' Night on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the Lucky 7 Casino Tolowa Event Center. All Tribal Citizen households are invited to this free dinner and celebration honoring our graduates, elders and veterans. Parents with children ages 3 and older are encouraged to drop them off at the Dat-naa-svt Community Center for Dee-ni' for Kids from 4:308:15 p.m. There will be a free dinner, games and activities. (See page 5 for more details.)
Saturday's Dee-ni' Day event will feature cultural demonstrations including regalia and necklace making, and the baking of traditional sand bread. There will be a tribal citizen art show, men's card games, shell dice tournament and a regalia showcase. There will also be 60-plus food and art vendors offering items such as high-quality beads and jewelry, apparel, fine art, woodwork, glasswork, baskets and more. Come support our local artists, find unique gifts for friends and families, and get treats for yourself.
See Celebration, Page 5
18th Annual Dee-ni' Day
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: The 18th annual celebration of Tolowa culture.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 6.
TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stick games at 2 p.m.
WHERE: 101 Indian Ct., Smith River, across from the Lucky 7 Casino.
ACTIVITIES: Food & art vendors, demonstrations, kid activities. More information on pages 4-5.
Vendors will offer traditional and non-traditional goods.
Demonstrations include baking of traditional sand bread.
Teams with players of all ages will compete in the annual stick games at Dat-naa-svt Beach.
All Tribal Council: council@tolowa.gov
Chairperson, Debbie Boardman (707)951-0966, dboardman@tolowa.gov
Vice Chair, Scott D. Sullivan (707)954-6127, scott.sullivan@tolowa.gov
Secretary, Jeri Lynn Thompson (707)951-3875, jeri.thompson@tolowa.gov
Treasurer, Jaytuk Steinruck (707)954-5971, jaytuk.steinruck@tolowa.gov
Council Member, Dr. Joseph Giovannetti (707)218-6569, joseph.giovannetti@tolowa.gov
Council Member, Amanda O’Connell (707)954-5271, amanda.oconnell@tolowa.gov
Council Member, Dorothy Wait (707)218-7346, dwait@tolowa.gov
Executive Director, Troy Ralstin (707)487-9255, ext. 1220, troy.ralstin@tolowa.gov
Assistant Executive Director, Thomas Metz (707)487-9255, ext. 1229, thomas.metz@tolowa.gov
Administrative Services Director, Emily Reed (707)487-9255 , ext. 1182, emily.reed@tolowa.gov
Chief Financial Officer, Jose Tercilla (707)487-9255, ext. 1115, jose.tercilla@tolowa.gov
CFW Director, Teela James (707)487-9255, ext. 1139, teela.james@tolowa.gov
Community Development Director, Tim Hoone (707)487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.gov
Education Director, Sheryl Steinruck (707)487-9255, ext. 1173, sheryl.steinruck@tolowa.gov
Enrollment & Elections, Angel Escobar 707-487-9255, ext. 1181, angel.escobar@tolowa.gov
Housing Manager, Jeri Robertson (707)487-9255, ext. 1605, jeri.robertson@tolowa.gov
Human Resources Director, Jeff Davis (707)487-9255, ext. 1213, jeff.davis@tolowa.gov
Natural Resources Director, Rachel McCain (707)487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.gov
Self-Governance Officer, Darrel Aubrey 707-487-9255, ext.1159, darrel.aubrey@tolowa.gov
Tribal Court Administrator, Elsie Petrie 707-487-9255, ext. 1162, elsie.petrie@tolowa.gov
Tribal Employment Rights Officer, Brian Millett (707)487-9255, ext. 1222, brian.millett@tolowa.gov
Tribal Heritage Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford (707)487-9255, ext. 1701, cynthia.ford@tolowa.gov
DAY MIN’-NE’
Revitalization of Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village & Resort begins.............................................9 Athlete Guerrero competes on world stage................................................................10
Lha'-duy num-nii~-ma~s (September) 2025 Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Find our website at www.tolowa.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 Nation. For information, contact Public Information Officer Scott Graves at scott.graves@tolowa.gov, call 707-487-9255.
Lake Earl Wildlife Area's Beaver Pond provides habitat for numerous animals and bird species.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00
Dee-ni’ Day Begins
Food & Art Vendors
Children Activities
Inside the hall
Art Show Display/Voting
Cultural Demonstrations
Welcome (stage)
Regalia Showcase (stage)
Shell Dice Tournament
(picnic tables by stage)
Mens Gambling (stage) 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:30 4:00
Sand bread samples
Stick Games (at the beach)
Horseshoe Tournament
Art Show Voting Closes
Art Show Winners Announced
Event Ends
Continued from Page 1
There will also be a variety of children and adult activities such as bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist, and a horseshoe tournament. A number of Tolowa Deeni' Nation departments and local nonprofit organizations will host booths to share information, opportunities and services as well.
A highlight of Dee-ni' Day are the stick games, starting at 1 p.m., with athletes of all ages battling for bragging rights and cash prizes.
The games, held on the beach, is a strenuous sport for men and women that combines the strength and agility of wrestling and rugby with the quick action of field hockey. Game play can get rough, with players tackling or wrestling one another to the ground.
Parking at the Howonquet Hall Community Center, basketball court and UIHS is reserved for elder. We ask that those who are able to please park in the overflow parking at the Howonquet Cemetery on South Indian Road. More parking is available across the street at Lucky 7 Casino.
For more information about Dee-ni' Day please contact Public Information Officer Scott Graves at 707487-9255 ext. 1183, email scott.graves@tolowa.gov.
Applications now being accepted for Head Start & Early Head Start
Please fill out the pre-enrollment application below for each child and mail it to or drop off at the Tribal Headquarters, 12840 Mouth of Smith River, Smith River, CA, 95567.
Early Head Start is open to pregnant women, children ages 0-3. Head Start is open to children ages 3-5. Priority is given to lowincome families, Native American families and
children with special needs.
The September to July schedule is: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wrap Around Care is 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information about the programs send an email to nicol.aubrey@tolowa.com or call 707-487-9255, ext. 1502.
Back to School event provides fun & supplies
Games and good food were the highlight of the third annual Back to School event for Tribal youth and families held in August at Rowdy Creek Park.
It was a wonderful opportunity for children to receive much needed school supplies and educational information from the Community and Family Wellness Department.
More than 300 people crowded the park, where CFW staff and representatives from local public safety agencies greeted families with smiles and school supplies, There were also carnival-type games and educational booths, many of which focused on Tolowa Dee-ni' culture related to the natural environment.
Staff with the Nation's Community and Family Wellness Department distribute free backpacks to children.
Firefighters from Smith River Fire and Rescue Station demonstrate various equipment on their fire truck.
Children check out the various prizes available based on how well they do at one of the carnival-style games.
Hand-eye coordination is the key to winning a prize as a girl successfully tosses a bean bag into a mounted basket.
CFW Wellness Manager Erhan Carm assists children doing Yuu-lu (pole fishing), catching toy fish with a magnetized lure.
CFW employees greet families arriving at the event with smiles and school supplies.
CFW employee Ashley Taylor instructs children how to navigate an obstacle course based on Lhuk (salmon) migration.
Deal struck to lay groundwork for Tolowa Cultural Trail
– Article courtesy of Jessica Cejnar Andrews, Redwood Voice.
Crescent City councilors recently approved an agreement with the contractor that will lay the groundwork for the Tolowa Cultural Trail at Beachfront Park.
The city’s agreement with Tidewater Contractors to do the excavation, grading and improvements needed to install the first three interpretive elements seems small, especially after the City Council accepted a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation (See story in the August newsletter).
But Public Works Director Dave Yeager pointed out that it’s taken roughly five years of collaboration, public outreach and pursuing and cobbling together funding from eight different grants to get the city to the “kick off moment” for the project.
“We’re breaking ground as we say with this project,” he told councilors. “This is a very small segment, but as the city manager also mentioned, we need to get some of this installed by Nov. 30.”
“Some of this” includes a 16foot tall redwood tree replica, a burden basket that’s about 15 feet in length and 12 feet tall, and a canoe. These public art elements are paid for through a $300,000 California Arts in the Park grant and a $200,000 Coastal Voices Project grant and must be completed this autumn, City Manager Eric Wier said.
Tidewater Contractors will also prepare the entryway to the cultural trail. This feature
will include a lithomosaic basket pattern as well as a pebble design created by T.B. Pennick & Sons that will serve as a comparison of the Tolowa population pre-contact versus the 1905 census.
“That idea to be able to have people not only learn about it or read about it, but to have that physical manifestation in front of you will be really powerful,” Wier told Redwood Voice Community News. “And then we’re also hoping to work with the Cultural Committee on that. They’ll be the ones who’ll help the consultant team place those stones. That’s another element
we’re hoping to see come to fruition.”
According to Yeager, Tidewater submitted a proposal to do the excavation and grading and lay down gravel on the trail for a base bid of $213,399. He said the city had hoped to keep the preparation work under $225,000 because of the tight deadline.
Funding for the Tidewater contract comes from a $3 million Clean California Grant the city is also using to construct a welcome gateway to the downtown and park areas as well as to improve access to the Cultural Center, according to
Yeager.
Crescent City embarked on the Tolowa Cultural Trails project after receiving about $8 million in Proposition 68 grant dollars in 2021 and 2022, enlisting the help of Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and other local tribal representatives as well as members from the Del Norte County Historical Society. Other grants connected with the Cultural Trails project include a $2 million Mellon Foundation award the City Council accepted June 30, which will allow it to stretch from the Cultural Center to Battery Point.
Artist rendition of the canoe node, which will be one of the first interpretive elements to be constructed for the Tolowa Cultural Trail.
Redevelopment of Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village & Resort
Transforming site into a modern-day economic center
The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation has begun work at Xaa-wan’k’wvt Village and Resort (XVR) in Smith River with the goal of redeveloping and revitalizing the riverfront property.
This area of prime land, located on Highway 101 adjacent to the estuary of the Smith River, was formerly known as known as Ship Ashore and Salmon Harbor Resorts.
This summer, the Nation began renovating the existing RV camping area, which includes re-grading the entire park and installing new utilities such as water, sewer and electric to the RV spots. The project also calls for the installation of a new drinking water main line, two fire hydrants, lighting, concrete pads and asphalt roads.
In 2016, the Nation purchased the property, which is unceded Tolowa land and once was the site of its own historical Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Village. The property, located next to a mobile home park, contained a shuttered hotel and restaurant, two recreation halls, two office buildings, a maintenance yard and a drydocked ship that once served as a gift shop.
With the acquisition of this land, the Nation is pursuing an unprecedented cultural and economic
endeavor that will provide remarkable opportunities for environmentally-conscious business and cultural development. This will include Native-based tourism, RV camping, riverfront lodging, and additional unique resort opportunities.
"For centuries, the ancestral Tolowa village that existed on this site was the economic center for our people— a place where a lot of things happened. We're making it a modern-day economic center again for the Nation," said Troy Ralstin, the Nation's executive director.
"We have already invested heavily, spending $1 million to remove the shuttered hotel and restaurant. We've been very aggressive with our grant funding and the Nation's own funds to get this done."
The acquisition of the property not only allows the Nation to redevelop the site, but do the necessary cleanup up of hazardous materials, mainly lead and asbestos, found in the recently demolished hotel and restaurant. The Nation was aware of the potential for hazardous materials when purchasing the property and is intent on cleaning up the site and returning the affected land to its natural condition.
In 2018, the Nation applied for and received an assessment grant from the EPA’s Brownfields Cleanup Grant program to test the property for hazardous materials. Eight sites containing hazardous materials were identified.
In 2019, the Nation received
another Brownfields Cleanup Grant, with roughly half of the funds used in 2020 to remediate the Ship Ashore Registration Office, recreation hall and maintenance yard. In 2023, the Nation received another Brownfields grant and, in spring of 2024, demolished the hotel and restaurant.
The Nation will continue to pursue funding for cleanup and removal of hazardous materials, including those involving the dry-docked ship, which was leeching lead into the surrounding soil.
The Nation is aware the old ship may hold sentimental or historical value for some community members, but the Nation has determined the ship must be removed because of the danger it poses to people and the environment.
The first phase in the revitalization effort includes updating the existing RV park with new infrastructure, pads and landscaping.
Alicia Guerrero Elite athlete heading to India to compete in Para World Championships
Tolowa Dee-ni' Tribal Citizen Alicia Guerrero has been named one of 40 athletes selected to represent the United States at the 2025 USATF Para World Championships this September in India.
Guerrero is set for her first world championships after last competing internationally at the 2023 Parapan American Games, earning her first international medal: a bronze in the F64 discus throw. She will join a veteran-loaded squad headed to New Delhi to represent Team USA.
“As we enter this new Paralympic quad, it is essential for us to reestablish ourselves as one of the most dominant teams on the world stage,” Sherrice Fox, Director, Paralympics Track & Field, at USATF, said. “These athletes all have elite international experience, and I am confident that they will set the tone in New Delhi as we start to build toward Los Angeles (Olympics) in 2028.”
Guerrero, who grew up and attended school on the Yakama Reservation, lost her left leg in a lawnmower accident in 2005 at the age of two years old. Beginning her Para Athletics career in 2018, she broke multiple Washington State records as a high school freshman and has since competed nationally in the F64 category for shot put and discus.
Previously, Guerrero competed in wheelchair basketball and throwing events at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before transferring to San Diego State University in 2024 to fully dedicate herself to her competitive throwing career. Beyond the field, Guerrero is passionate about education, with aspirations to become an elementary school teacher serving Native American communities.
Guerrero’s drive stems from a commitment to representation—both for disabled athletes and strong Indigenous women. She proudly incorporates her heritage into her competitions, wearing beaded earrings and bold, creative makeup as a testament to the spaces where Indigenous excellence belongs.
"I've come from a long line of strong, Indigenous women, including my mother," she said. "So when I'm out there training, I very much think like I'm doing it for them."
Learn more about Guerrero at www.teamusa.com.
Tolowa Trail Time
Summer hiking program spotlights our culture, history and language
A dozen Tribal Citizens enjoyed a leisurely hike through the Lake Earl Wildlife Area in August, spotting numerous bird species, harmless snakes, fire ants, dragonflies and even a few pesky mosquitoes as part of the Nation's Tes-dvm-ne (Trail People Time) program.
Guided by Guylish Bommelyn, a language teacher for the Nation's Language and Culture Division, participants in the program's various summer hikes explored local mountains, forests and coastline learning about Tolowa Dee-ni' culture, history and language.
"It's important for people to get out and enjoy nature while learning about our heritage, our history and our connection with the natural world," Bommelyn said.
On the hike through the Lake Earl Wildlife Area, people enjoyed the beauty of the Tolowa Coast dune region with its salt and freshwater marshes
In addition to enjoying the fresh and saltwater marshes of Lake Earl Wildlife Area just northwest of Crescent City, hikers explored trails in the Redwoods, including the recently opened Grove of Titans, and Yontocket, a place near Smith River that is considered our spiritual and political center of the Tolowa world.
When hiking, Bommelyn points out and shares information about various wildlife, plants and cultural points of interest, often pronouncing the names of each in the Tolowa language and asking participants to repeat the words.
For example, on the hike through the Lake Earl Wildlife Area, he pointed out various edible plants and berries, explaining how they once were used to sooth ailments or add flavor to food dishes. On the trek out to Yontocket, he explained how the place where the Tolowa creation story is rooted and where the Creator is believed to have placed the first redwood tree, designating the Tolowa as caretakers of the earth.
The Language and Cultural Division plans to do the Tes-dvm-ne (Trail People Time) program again in 2026. For more information, contact Mattie Bommelyn at mattie.bommelyn@tolowa. gov or call 707-487-9255, ext. 1174.
Guide Guylish Bommelyn points out various plants along the trail that have cultural significance and uses for the Tolowa Dee-ni people.
Hikers spot a harmless snake sunning itself along the trail.
Participants walking through the Lake Earl Wildlife Area stop to enjoy the view of the open land and nearby Lake Tolowa and Lake Earl.
Congratulations Graduates!
Arturo Guerrero Vincent Smith
Arturo Guerrero, son of Arturo and Bernadine Guerrero, graduated in 2024 from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash., with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Guerrero grew up in Wapato, Wash., on the Yakama Reservation. His ancestors include Rose May Lopez and Ethel Mae Van Pelt. "I was inspired by mom, Bernadine, and a desire for a better future," he said.
His current goal is to find work with or near the tribe, he said.
His advice to others: "Sometimes the change you didn't ask for is the one that sets you free."
Vincent Smith, son of Rose Smith, graduated from Cholla High School in Tucson, Az., in 2025. He plans to attend a university to pursue a degree in psychology.
Smith grew up in Smith River, Ca. His Tolowa Dee-ni' ancestors include Catherine Richards. He enjoyed participating in the high school marching band.
His advice to others: "Make friends. Despite how hard that may seem, it really goes a long way in the end."
Arturo Guerrero
Training for emergencies
A dozen Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation staff and citizens participated in a multi-day training this summer offered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office's Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW-OSPR). Participants who completed the training received certification. This training was designed to strengthen preparedness, meet
safety requirements and support effective communication and coordination during oil spills and other emergency incidents. Instructors were Jim McCall and Francesa Batac from CDFWOSPR. McCall's training included classroom instruction and a demonstration of how various gases such as oxygen and propane react to fire.
Jim McCall, instructor for California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office, ignites a propane filled balloon to demonstrate what happens when propane and fire mix.
Tribal Youth complete summer intern program
Youth participants and Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation staff gather for a group photo as they wrap up seven weeks in the Summer Youth Employment Program.
The program provide youth ages 15-18 a chance to work alongside other Native peers while interning for the Nation's various departments and divisions. Youth gained onthe-job experience and life skills while gaining knowledge of Tolowa Dee-ni' culture, traditions and language.
They also developed resumes and created career, education and vocational pathway goals.
Our Nation's staff is growing!
Brianna Ferreira
Education Department
Early Head Start Teacher
Renni Loftin
Education Department
Early Head Start Teacher
Job opportunities
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Office
•Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CFW) - Full Time
•Controller (Fiscal) Full Time
•Cook (Education) Full Time
•Head Start Manager (Education) Full Time
•Head Start Teacher (Education) Full Time
•Health & Disabilities Coordinator (Education) Full Time
•Tribal TANF Child Welfare Coordinator (CFW) Full Time
•Language Specialist (Education) Full Time
•Classroom Aide (Education) – Full Time
•Health and Disabilities Coordinator (Education) - Full time
•Tribal Resources Specialist (Natural Resources) Full Time
Lucky 7 Casino
•Barista– Part Time
•Bartender -Part Time
•Fuel Mart Cashier – 2 Full Time
•Hotel Front Desk Supervisor – Full Time
•Lead Server – Part Time
•Line Cook – Part Time
•Maintenance Worker – Full Time
•Marketing Specialist – 1 Full Time/1 Part Time
•Shift Manager - Full Time
Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village & Resort
•Guest Services Coordinator – Part Time
•Maintenance – Full Time
•Security Officer – On Call
Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department. Job descriptions and applications are available at www.tolowa.gov/jobs
Dr. Fine Bridge replacement work continues
Caltrans District 1 continues work on the replacement of Dr. Fine Bridge south of Smith River.
The old bridge, built in 1940, was nearing the end of its lifespan and the new bridge, built to current seismic standards, will provide a much safer, wider crossing, improving conditions for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, according to Caltrans officials.
The foundation work (the strong supports beneath the bridge) was completed in July and crews are building and reinforcing the upper structure of the bridge.
Concrete pouring was scheduled through August, with the main bridge deck planned for early September. Traffic is anticipated to shift onto the new bridge this winter, after which construction will continue into next summer to remove the temporary detour bridge and complete final touches.
Please note: Now through October there is no boat access beneath the bridge, and boat launching via the informal access at South Bank Road is also restricted. Stay tuned for future updates as we move closer to a safer and more accessible Dr. Fine Bridge.
-Information courtesy of Caltrans District 1.
Estee Abrams
Rodger Allen
Joshua Arlandson
Jaxson Arlandson
Pania Baines
Mila Balcom
Machelle Bates
Kamila Benevich
Eliza Bergman
Olivia Blaise
James Blodgett
Debbie Boardman
Margaret Boatsman
Autinayea Bommelyn
Ruben Bowen
Alicsia Bravo
Matthew Bravo
Landon Bravo
Kevin Bravo
John Bravo
Isaac Buckmaster
Mitchell Burshem
Logan Burshem
Jacklyn Byers
Kyle Cadotte
Alice Calderon
Dolores Calvery
Sfii-Nvks CampbellRamirez
Kyler Canaday
Grayson Cardozo
Kyla Castagnaro
Brock Chapman
Kayla Clemons
Julie Coney
Destiny Cooper
Rhonda Corrales
Billy Costa
MAA-XUSLH-GHALH
Mila Coulson
Samuel Criteser
Julia Curry
Faith Cutright
Gracee Dizick-Kaleese
Aiden Duke
Mason Duncan
Tianna Early
Bradie Ekman
Chandler Ekman
Amber Fauteaux
William Fender
Declan Fouts
Briannon Fraley
Shirley Freeman
Xytellarayanna Freeman
Sawyer Friedrich
Grace Gardner
Jemil Gardner
Sophia Gillis
Harper Giola
James Gochanour
Merlin Goodlin
Sherry Goodlin
Edwin Gravatt
Alta Gunter
Alder Hamner
Jimmy Harmon
Kenneth Harris
Leon Hinshaw
Ethan Hodges
Logyn Hoiem
Austin Hurd
Jolanda Ingram
Joseph Isham
Miranda Jordan
Keith Judah
Boston Kahoalii
Gage Kastl
Ashlin Kelly
Tyler Kennedy
Kevin Kennedy
Thalia Keuth
Steven Keuth
Ethan Knauss
Caden La Fazio
Leah Lamborn
Robert Lamborn
John Land
Bernice Larson
Kylie Leavelle
Levi Lemmon
Elizabeth Lindke
Ana Maria Lopez
Kya Lopez
Sri-Ge-Lush Lopez
Robert Lopez
Brice Lopez
Nont-Yos-Te Lopez
Emerald Lopez
Rosalee Magana
Rosemary Maggard
Jacklyn Martin
Ray Martin
Carolina Martinez
Jeffery Mathison
Ju'-La-Tra Mattice
Franklin McKuhn
Michael McMahan
Cynthia McMahan
Carly McMahan
Ivan Mendoza
Aylah Meyer
Scott Meyer
Cecilia Miller
Jacob Molina
Cobin Moon
Valerie Mora Fernandez
Azariaah MorenoRamirez
John Myers
Borge Nelson
Borge Nelson
Damian Ochoa
Madeline Ochoa
Ashley Olson
Ava O'Reilley
Chase Owen
Nicholas Payne
Channon Payne
Henry Payne
Wyatt Petrie
Jason Piazza
Bryce Poole
Shylee Post
Cailee Potter
Christopher Potter
Weston Pruett
Maisie Pruett
Anessa Ram
Dahlia Reynoso
Raven Reynoso
Mary Jane Richards
Tyler Richards
Marcus Richards
Serenatee RichardsNunez
Christopher Richmond
Alexis Ridders
Elora Rodriguez
Jud Rook
Sarah Rosina
Jennifer Sanders-Myers
Maile Scaglione
Noah Schlosser
Linda Schonberger
Robert Senn
Corbin Shand
Brody Shelander
Ryder Shelander
Hayley Sherman
Daniel Sherman
Christopher Sherman
Kyla Simpson
Sean Smith
Taygan Smith
Henry Smith
Rollin Smith
Rose Smith
Lucas Smith
Benjamin Smith
Tsinte Steinruck
Scarlett Stodola
Benjamin Thomas
Adrienne Thomas
Jeri Thompson
Donna Thorpe
Skylar Throop
Tenley Travis
Bradley Tripp
Aiden Turpin
Lil'Ko'E' Tuttle
Thunder Tvrdik
Hailey Weeks
Hudson Weideman
Kristy Weir
Dylan Weir
Erica Wieland
Shawn Wilburn
Keaton Wilk
Nolan Wilson
Phoebe Wilson
Logan Wilson
Kolton Wonnacott
Rhonda Wood
Virgil Woolfolk
David Wyland
Kalven Xiong
Khira Zappe
ELDER NUTRITION MENU & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Doors to nutrition site open at 11:30 a.m.
Reserve lunch by 10 a.m. 707-825-3467, option #3
September 2025
Chef's salad
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Suggested donations: Elders 55-plus $2 (depending on income) Under 55 $7
Kale soup with Italian sausage Hamburger w/bun
Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board
12 p.m.
House of Howonquet, Nii~-li~ Room 1st Wednesday of month
Breakfast: Bacon and egg burrito
Lucky 7 Casino Tolowa Event Center Honoring our graduates, elders and veterans. Free dinner. Nee-dash!
Macaroni & cheese Chicken Caesar salad Green chili and pork stew Beef stroganoff Breakfast: Denver omelet
Education Committee
5:30 p.m.
House of Howonquet, Nii~-li~ Room 1st Monday of month
Spoon bread Ground beef taco salad Chicken noodle soup
Natural Resources and Harvesting Committee
5 - 7 p.m.
House of Howonquet, Nii~-li~ Room 3rd Tuesday of month
Housing Committee 5:30 p.m.
House of Howonquet, Nii~-li~ Room
Salisbury steak w/ mashed potatoes
Breakfast: French toast w/ sausage
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation
12801 Mouth of Smith River Rd.
Smith River, CA 95567
