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Volume 1 / Issue 22

Hattie Kauffman Inducted Into the National Native American Hall of Fame Many Native Americans have accomplished “firsts”, others have represented our country, numerous have fought for it, and several others have become well known in their fields. The National Native American Hall of Fame (NNAHF) began to ensure that inductees will be remembered and honored for many years to come. For the second annual Induction Ceremony, 12 Native Americans were paid tribute. This included Nez Perce Tribal member, Hattie Kauffman. On November 2, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Caloosa, NNAHF held the Induction Ceremony. Kauffman was recognized for her work in news reporting and anchoring. She was accompanied by three of her sisters, her niece, as well as the Nez Perce Tribe Chairman, Shannon Wheeler. “I’m deeply moved that the Tribal Chairman Shannon Wheeler made the trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the induction ceremony. It was very meaningful to be presented a Pendleton blanket by the Tribe,” Kauffman stated. Kauffman is the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Moody) Kauffman, and granddaughter of the late Willie and Lizzie Moody. As a young girl, Kauffman’s piláaqa gave her the nickname “Howcome”, based on her tendency to ask so many questions. In

hindsight, she sees it was a prediction of her future. When she was in elementary school, she recalls being aware of one Native American reporter in the Seattle area, Tana Beebe. One day, Kauffman happened to be downtown with her sister when she saw Beebe reporting. “… that moment did show me that being a television reporter was something in the realm of possibility,” Kauffman reflected. Kauffman began her broadcasting career in college at the University of Minnesota. She was a freshman at the time, with little knowledge about journalism. However, an opportunity presented itself and she jumped at the experience. After the initial opportunity to cover “Indian News” with the University’s radio station, local TV station WCCO noticed her work and offered Kauffman a scholarship in journalism. She then went to KING TV in Seattle, Washington and on to ABC’s Good Morning America in New York City, New York before she eventually settled in at CBS News. “…It is a good example of all the doors that can open down the road just by taking that first step and trying something new, even though you might feel overwhelmed and nervous,” noted Kauffman. Although Kauffman was presented many opportuniHattie Continued on Page 6

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Nimiipuutímtki- The People’s Language (Nee-mee-poo-timt-key) November

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“Season of autumn/fall” Food Corn Carrots Peas Meat Chicken Turkey Butter Pie Bread Fry Bread Potatoes

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NIMIIPUU TRIBAL TRIBUNE The Nimiipuu Tribal Tribune is published twice a month, on the first and third Wednesday. Our mission is to publish a timely and credible resource for our loyal readers and provide local information relevant to the Nimiipuu people and surrounding communities. Our vision is to disseminate content of interest to readers and to ensure this news publication is accessible by all. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, we are working to cut down on paper waste and printing cost. Hard copies will be available upon request only. Enrolled Nez Perce Tribal members are able to receive hard copies at no cost (limit one per household). For businesses and non-enrolled Nez Perce Tribal members, the hard copy subscription fee is $36 annually. The online version is free for everyone. Subscribe today! For more information regarding submissions, subscriptions, classified ads, display ad rates, dates and deadlines, visit: http://nezperce.org/government/communications/

Contact: Chantal C. Ellenwood 208-621-4807 chantale@nezperce.org Mailing: P.O. Box 365 Physical: 120 Bever Grade Lapwai, ID 83540

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Chief Joseph Foundation Crowns 2020 Royalty

L to R: 2019 Princess Sayq’is Greene, 2019 Princess Mya Dammon-Marsh, 2019 Queen Loreal Ellenwood, 2020 Queen Ciahna Oatman, 2020 Princess Lucinda Bohnee, and 2020 Princess Brooklyn Matney

The Chief Joseph Foundation’s (CJF) largest fundraiser of the year is their annual auction. This years’ auction was titled Blue Skies & Trail Rides. It was held in the event center at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, on November 9, 2019. The evening started with a tribute to veterans, having them carry in the flags. Master of Ceremony, Nakia Williamson, gave a brief history of one veteran in par-

ticular. Cliff Blackeagle was a Nez Perce warrior during World War II. He died in battle and currently his body remains overseas in Florence, Italy. Blackeagle’s niece, Trae Blackeagle, spoke on behalf of the family. “This is where he’d want to be, it would be good to bring him back to the homeland,” she commented. Following her speech, they played a short clip of a video titled Teléwise. The

film is still being produced, but it will cover Blackeagle’s story and journey. It is being produced by Lewonne Teasley, owner of Verge. Attendees then lined up for their steak dinner, and took time to look at the silent auction items. Prior to the finale of the live auction, the CJF proceeded with the crowning of the CJF 2020 Royalty. The 2019 royalty gave their closing sentiments, and after a year

of dedication and hard work they handed over their sashes. The new 2020 Royalty includes Queen Ciahna Oatman, daughter of Maurita Oatman; Princess Lucinda Bohnee, daughter of Gabe and Carm Bohnee; and Princess Brooklyn Matney, daughter of Kristine and Cody Matney. All three girls are from the Lapwai area. You can look forward to seeing them in various upcoming events throughout the region.

Lilly Kauffman Retires From Nez Perce Tribe Enterprises Lilly Kauffman recently retired from the Nez Perce Tribe Enterprises (NPTE) office. She worked in that office for over ten years, under the supervision of Kermit Mankiller. “I want to express my appreciation of him and the staff. It made me feel elated and happy to be acknowledged for my accomplishments,” Kauffman expressed. Kauffman worked for the Nez Perce Tribe for approximately 28-30 years. She worked for a couple of different programs, and with several projects over the years including the Lime Stone Enterprise and Housing and Urban Development. For NPTE she aided in creating a Competitive Analysis and she helped write the current NPTE Economic Development Strategy. Kauffman was an instrumental component in getting the Community Development Financial Institution started, and recently has been assisting with a project to get electric vehicle charging stations at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge; just to name a few. Kauffman is the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Moody) Kauffman. She has five sisters Hattie Kauffman, JoAnn Kauffman, Claudia Kauffman, Carlotta Kauffman, and Carla Timentwa. She is also a mother of four to Lilissa Moses, Leslie Moses, Sapsis Moses, and Willie Sahme.

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Be a Grinch this Christmas!

Face it, most of us turn into the Grinch mid-holiday season. We start out blasting Christmas music in November and by early December, we’ve watched every cheesy Hallmark Christmas Movie and repeatedly driven by all of the Christmas light displays. Our look of awe gradually turns into a glazed-over look of terror as we think through all of our Christmas obligations. We have concerts, office parties, secret santas, family get-togethers, and of course, we still have to finish our Christmas shopping. We get tired of waiting in lines at the biggest stores or searching online for the best deals. We have a list of people we “need to” buy gifts for (only a third of whom we actually like). Yet, for some strange reason so many of us waste, I mean, SPEND vast amounts of time and money trying to do all the Christmassy things and find all the perfect Christmassy gifts for each person because, as we know, Christmas is the “season of giving.” So even though we think we’re just generously giving our time and money, we end up giving up so much more. Primarily, our peace. We give up our peace when we overcommit ourselves. We don’t HAVE to attend every holiday concert, party or get together. When we say NO to some things, we aren’t being callous. We’re simply setting boundaries and saying YES to important things like rest, quality family time and even being financially responsible. We give up our peace when we give gifts we can’t afford because guess what? Next month, the bills still come due whether we have the money or not. It doesn’t matter if we’re still trying to pay off that “emergency” Christmas loan or maxed out credit card. Why would anyone want to start the New Year paying of Christmas debt? We give up our peace when we try to outdo our last year’s giving. If you bought someone the iPhone XR last year and this year they want the iPhone 11 Pro, it’s because you’ve trained people to expect expensive and impressive gifts from you (even if your Christmas budget isn’t looking too impressive this year.) We give up our peace when we spend our time and money giving gifts to people who don’t value us. We all know these people. They are the relatives or friends who only come around during Christmas, their birthdays, or your paydays…but other than that? Ghost. Again, we train people how to treat us. We have to take personal responsibility for that. It’s time for retraining. We give up our peace when we give gifts to ungrateful people. You search for a gift, spend your money, wrap it neatly and give it to someone, only for them to either complain about it, laugh at it, or just dismiss it altogether. Their rudeness is not worth your peace nor your paycheck. We give up our peace anytime we give begrudgingly, whether it’s our time, money, or mental energy. If we don’t find joy in it, why are we doing the things, buying the things, and worrying about the things? Christmas is supposed to be a time of hope and peace, yet more and more people are stressed, depressed and financially possessed by the lie that buying gifts for other people correlates in direct proportion to the amount of love you have for them. Don’t cave to the pressure and buy that lie. More importantly, don’t buy the lie that you should feel bad if you don’t have enough money this year to buy gifts at all. Be the Grinch Who Stole Your Peace Back This Christmas. Gift giving isn’t bad and giving your time certainly isn’t pointless. Just make sure to set boundaries with your time and money. Be realistic with your spending. Be honest with your motives. Find ways to retrain others how you will give of yourself this season, whether it’s your time, money or talents. Even the Grinch figured it out… “Christmas came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.“ ~The Grinch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Follow Up Article / Holiday Shopping: Meaningful & Under Budget Before buying any gift, ask yourself these questions: 1. Is it meaningful to the receiver? 2. Is it wasteful? 3. Does it bring peace and gratitude or promote comparison and attitude? 4. Who does it help? 5. Is it over budget?

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ATM Horror Story!

Dear Dr. Per Cap, I have a story... Earlier this year I went to my credit union down the street from where I work. Banks and other businesses are extremely busy the 1st of the month and I had $400 that I needed to deposit. So I went to the credit union’s ATM to deposit the cash because of the long line. Well, I put my card in the ATM and then the cash. Then my worst nightmare began...the ATM machine shut down. It kicked out my card but no receipt. I waited there but the screen went blank. I went inside the bank, told the teller, and she said "It should be straightened out by the end of the day." I left the bank but the deposit never showed up that evening or the next morning. I returned to the bank the following day and talked to a customer service rep who told me the ATM was owned by a third-party operator, and they would have to do an investigation which could take up to 30 days. Weeks later, I hadn't heard anything so I called the credit union and was told the paperwork was lost, so she did another report and gave me a provisional credit of $400. However, a few weeks after that I received a letter which stated "Our investigation shows there was no error in the transaction(s). This is an advisement that there is no record of a cash deposit attempt and the ATM was in balance. Therefore, no credit will be made as a result. The provisional credit that was issued to the account will be reversed." I was blown away...I was out $400 just like that. Luckily I was able to move up the chain and contacted the credit union’s business relations manager who in turn contacted the director of fraud & security. They asked me to confirm the date, time and location of the ATM transaction and ordered the surveillance video from the ATM camera to do their own investigation. A few days later I got a call from the fraud director. He said they reviewed the video and "Sure enough, you were right there making a deposit, and we will make you right." He also mentioned a few other people had trouble with the ATM machine. I got my $400 back! And I put it in savings. I kept my cool the entire time because I knew I was going to get my money back sooner or later. I told my boss and he said, "I don't know how you remained calm through this whole thing. I would have been madder than a hornet."

Signed, Panic-Stricken in New Mexico

Dear Panic-Stricken, Thank you for this very captivating story! I’m really happy that because of your persistence the story had a happy ending. You handled the whole situation perfectly. Moreover, this is great information that readers will appreciate. Who knew some ATM’s are owned and operated by third party operators independent of the actual bank or credit union? I did a little research online and it looks like ATM glitches like this are not that uncommon. Moreover the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, a federal law that regulates debit transactions protects consumers from this type of machine error or fraud. Provided of course you’re using a debit card at an ATM as opposed to a credit card. But who knows who long anther claim process would have taken along with your lost time and stress? You’ve shared how it’s wise practice to be careful using ATM’s, especially with cash deposits. It’s very easy to take technology for granted and just assume machines won’t make mistakes. You kept a paper trail – very smart! I’m also glad you didn’t have to get madder than a hornet and you put that extra cash in savings!

Ask Dr. Per Cap is a program funded by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org. To send a question to Dr. Per Cap, email askdrpercap@firstnations.org.

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Hattie is wearing a one-of-a-kind dress designed and created by Yvette Whitman. Sisters L to R: Claudia Kauffman, Lilly Kauffman, Hattie Kauffman, and JoAnn Kauffman.

Hattie Continued from Page 1 ties, it was not necessarily an easy trail to blaze. There was non-stop pressure; pressure for accuracy, haste, maintaining appearance, and flexibility. In the news world reporters strive to get the entire, accurate story first and the story can be discovered at any time and any place. However, this was still Kauffman’s favorite part of the work; she got to be where things were happening. Most recently, Kauffman released her memoir, “Falling Into Place: A Memoir of Overcoming”. Published in 2013, her memoir shares the experiences that made her into a perceptive and award winning newswoman. Today, Kauffman is enjoying oil painting, relaxing, and spending time in her art studio in Washington where she resides. “This is the greatest honor, and it was completely unexpected. When I read the names of the first class of in-

WNBA Dallas Wings Basketball Clinic Coach Brian Agler (4x Champion and 36 year veteran) of the WNBA’s Dallas Wings will be hosting his 2nd annual Holiday Hoops basketball clinic at Lapwai High School in Lapwai Idaho, on the Nez Perce Reservation. All 7th & 8th grade girls are invited to participate and work on their individual skills. Overall health, wellness, positive prosocial environments and goal setting will also be highlighted by professionals Dr. Kim Hartwig, Myra Campbell, Abe Broncheau and Taricia Moliga at the introduction. Swag bags and snacks will be provided for each participant. Prizes will also be awarded for strong effort. Please bring a basketball, if not, one will be provided. Parents are also invited to stay and watch. Please RSVP and sign waiver prior to the event. Deadline for sign-up is December 6th, this is a free clinic. This “for the cause and not the applause” event is brought to you by First

Cooking Under Pressure Workshops

Step 4 Life Recovery, PiNeeWaus Community Center, Students for Success & the Lapwai Booster Club. Mark your calendar: 12.21: 10-3:00pm 12.22: 10-3:00pm Press Contact: Rika Powaukee 310.439.0418 rika.powaukee@gmail.com Sign Up/Waivers: Abe Broncheau 208.621.4613 abeb@nezperce.org

ductees, names like Jim Thorpe and Maria Tall Chief, I couldn’t believe I could be included in the next class…”, said Kauffman. “I would like again to share my gratitude to the Nez Perce Tribe for the tremendous support… That the Tribal Chairman attended, that the Tribe purchased “congratulations” notices in the event program, that my sister Lilly was able to attend as a representative of Nez Perce Enterprises, all of it blows me away. I am overwhelmed and deeply grateful.” Congratulations to all 2019 NNAHF Inductees: Oren Lyons (Onondaga), Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit), Wes Studi (Cherokee), Mary Golda Ross (Cherokee), Ada Deer (Menominee), Pascal Poolaw (Kiowa), Lucy Covington (Confederated Tribes of Colville), Richard Oakes (St. Regis Mohawk), Hattie Kauffman (Nez Perce), Billy Frank Jr. (Nisqually), Forrest Gerard (Blackfeet), and Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Chippewa).

Are you curious about pressure cookers but have been afraid to try them? Do you have one but don’t know any good recipes to make for your family? Take the pressure off your cooking! Becky Hutchings, UI Extension Pressure Cooking expert, will be offering two different workshops on the basics of pressure cooking: • Cooking Under Pressure is a hands-on class where you learn the different functions of the pressure cooker and create a fun, HEALTHY full course meal in class that we all sample. • Meal Prep Demonstration is Becky’s newest class where you learn how to make multiple meals from one source. She provides great recipes and tips to make your meal prep time take less time with more results. And you will get to sample all of her creations in class too. Everything will be provided for you in each workshop. In addition, everyone will be entered to win an Instant Pot in a random drawing at the end of the three classes!!!!

Aqua Greene Elwell 208.843.2253 aquag@nezperce.org Shawn Spencer 208.791.4332 ladycathoops@yahoo.com Sponsors/Donations: Taricia Moliga 208.791.7111 tariciam@nezperce.org

Pre-registration and pre-payment are

required before October 4th. Each workshop costs $30 per person payable to Latah County Extension (check or exact cash appreciated).

To Register: Stop by University of Idaho Extension 200 S. Almon Street, Suite 201, Moscow, ID For questions, call Karen at 208.883.2241 or krichel@uidaho.edu

Workshops are subject to cancellation without enough interest and late registrations will not be accepted. Refunds will be issued for workshop cancellations; however, we will not refund for no-shows (the groceries have been purchased. ) To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. University of Idaho and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact Karen Richel at the Latah County Extension Office 1 week prior to the event at (208) 883-2241, krichel@uidaho.edu or 200 S. Almon Street, Suite 201, Moscow, Idaho 83843.

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Meets with NPTEC

U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Bart Davis paid a visit to the Nez Perce reservation and met with the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) and staff. Davis, along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci Whelan, made the drive to Lapwai, Idaho to discuss ongoing work and opportunities for the Tribe to be involved. Davis opened up the meeting with a rundown of some of his projects. High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDA) are of major concern. Seattle and Portland are the HIDAs for the Northwest. These are hot spots for drug trafficking and the HIDA’s provide resources to help entities dealing with drug trafficking. Another important subject was regarding Affirmative Civil Enforcement or ACE. This is an effort to cut down on the amount of opioids being prescribed. Through ACE,

Johnson Awarded the First Nations Development Institute Scholarship

the hope is that the number of opioids being prescribed will be compressed meaning fewer will reach the streets. The Internet Crimes Against Children unit, is available and providing funds for staff to investigate cases of this nature. Davis, also not- Richard “Ahla-Tah-Mahl” Johnson started his first semester of ed that they would like to college this fall at the Northwest Indian College, located at the Nez Perce Tribe’s Kamiah satellite site. get tribal representation on the unit bringing a broader Ahla applied for a scholarship through the First Nations Develperspective and giving tribopment Institute and they only awarded 25 total scholarships al partners a voice. Davis to students who are enrolled in Federally Recognized Tribe(s). also touched on concerns and efforts with domes- Ahla received notification in October 2019 that he was selected tic violence and the Missing as a recipient for $1000.00 to be disbursed in the 2019-2020 and Murdered Indigenous school year. Women and Men (MMIW). “I don’t care if there Ahla is the son of Richard and Mary Johnson of Kamiah, grandare 500 or 3,000 cases, it son of Sam and Dorothy Hudson of Peck, and doesn’t matter…we need to grandson of Gloria Johnson and the late Ralph C. Johnson of Orofino. do better regardless,” Davis stated. Recently Idaho Governor Brad Little, relayed his “Our family is very proud of Ahla as he is a hard worker who is a Hunter, Gatherer, and also a Traditional dancer who travels concern by initiating efforts to all over to attend these gatherings. Earlier this year Ahla was create an MMIW work group. Davis will be aiding and en- fortunate enough to travel to Buffalo country and harvest his first buffalo,” said Mary Johnson. gaging on that front as well.

Turkey donations needed and appreciated for the families and foster families working with Nez Perce Tribe Indian Child Welfare Program. 

One turkey per family/foster family

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Please make arrangements or bring to

(20 families total) the ICW Office at

326 Agency Rd.,

Lapwai by:

NOVEMBER 22, 2019 at NOON

For more information, please contact Rebecca Lehman or Joni Williams at 208-843-7302

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Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries and Partners Manage Steelhead Kelt Outpost into Snake River

On Tuesday, November 5th, the annual steelhead kelt outplant occurred in the Snake River just below Lower Granite Dam. Each year in the spring, a team of Department of Fisheries Resource Management (DFRM) staff collect the kelts and house them through the summer. In the fall, when they are ready to spawn, the kelts that are in spawning stage will be released back to the Snake River to mingle with the fish that are currently returning from sea. The process included DFRM staff and staff from partners; Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission and the University of Idaho. The morning began with crowding and scanning each kelt. Since steelhead have the potential to spawn more than once in their lifetime, the kelts are scanned to see which are ready to be released and which need to be held till the next spawning season. The goal of this is to intercept them before they return to sea, thereby avoiding the many sources of mortality associated with river passage and varying ocean conditions,

instead they can stay to spawn. The entire process helps ensure a higher rate of survival. Dworshak Fish Hatchery housed these approximately 300 kelts, and 37 were released back into the Snake River. The team also PIT tagged each kelt when they were first brought in, to aid in tracking them as they pass the dams. “Kelt reconditioning can increase the number of wild steelhead spawning in nature. Less than 1% of steelhead that attempt to migrate back to the ocean and recondition, naturally survive. We have about a 40% survival rate of steelhead we take into the kelt program. In addition, reconditioned kelts are more productive than first-time or maiden spawners. They produce about 9-12,000 eggs where first time spawners produce about 6,000. Releasing healthy mature steelhead adults from the kelt project can have a very positive impact on helping out the wild Snake Basin steelhead population, especially in years like this with very low adult returns,” stated Scott Everett, Nez Perce Tribe Kelt Reconditioning Project Leader.

10 Week Fitness Challenge Hits Halfway Mark

The 2019 10 Week Fitness Challenge started on September 27th and has increased in numbers, climbing from 178 participants last year to 208 this year. The Fitness Challenge was designed to motivate community members to eat healthier and stay active. The Challenge was open to anyone who wanted to sign up and had a $30 dollar participation fee. Finalists will win first through fifth place prizes in three categories. The categories include a Women’s Fat Percentage Loss, a Men’s Fat Percentage Loss, and a Total Inches Lost. First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive a VIZIO VSeries 65-inch Smart TV, third place will receive a 9.7 inch

Apple iPad, fourth place will receive a Sportsman’s cooler, and fifth place will receive a pair of wireless Apple AirPods. “We have strived for making great incentives for not only our employee work force, but our community,” said Rebecca Miles, Nez Perce Tribe Executive Director. “We want our employees to be healthy. A healthy employee is a good performing employee who is also a safer employee and we reduce risk. There are so many benefits for employers supporting their staff to stay in or get in good shape, and it’s a lot of fun,” Miles continued. There is also a drawing for participants that beat their baseline data. To be entered into the drawing for a

second chance prize, which includes cash and gift cards to various places, participants must beat their measurements or weight numbers. Some tips for staying healthy and to finish the 10 Week Fitness Challenge: eliminate sugary beverages such as pop, juice, sports drinks, sugar loaded coffee drinks, and energy drinks; drink more water and unsweetened beverages such as tea, infused water and caffeine is okay without sugar; eat more vegetables and include a protein in every meal; try cardio and/or strength training five to six days a week. “We cannot thank our partners at Nimiipuu Health, Julie Keller and her team for assisting us each time we do

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this challenge. I hope everyone enjoys the challenge because this year we have incentives even for people who don’t win any of the categories, you can still win a great prize just for entering,” concluded Miles. Final weigh-ins begin December 5th and last until December 13th. Winners will be announced at the 2019 Community Christmas Party on December 20th. Check out the flyer showing the weighin date nearest you. You can also call the Nez Perce Tribe’s Executive Director’s Office at 208-843-7324 or email Catherine Bigman at catherineb@ nezperce.org with any additional questions. Good luck to all 208 participants of the 10 Week Fitness Challenge!

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Buford Creek Barrier Fish Passage Nears Completion

Nez Perce Tribe TERO employees contracted to help construct the Buford Creek culvert

The culvert had not been replaced since its 1946 construction

NPT ENTERPRISE

For the last several months, the Washington State Department of Transportation has been working alongside the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) to replace the decades-old fish passage structure near Buford Creek in Washington State. Originally built in 1946 this fish passage is located near the Washington-Oregon border and is located about 2 hours from Clarkston, Washington. The existing culvert is a small, 11-foot corrugated metal pipe structure that passes below State Route 129 and flows into the Grande Ronde River. A culvert is a tunnel like structure that allows water to flow under a road or obstruction, from one side to the other side. This project has been in the plans for several years and in 2018, the Tribe received funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to complete designs and construct a new culvert. The Buford Creek Fish Passage project is the first of many fish barrier removal projects that are part of the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board. During the first biennium, the board provided approximately $19 million to restore fish passage in Washington State. Due to the size of the small structure, it has made it difficult for steelhead to reach five miles of potential rearing

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and spawning habitat. A fish ladder was installed to help steelhead swim upstream, but a total replacement of the culvert is needed to ensure steelhead are reaching spawning habitat. The goal of this project is to replace the aging structure and increase the number of steelhead to provide for harvest for the Tribe. Along with the guidance and leadership from the Nez Perce Tribe’s Watershed Division, WSDOT, its contractor Debco, and the Tribe’s TERO; employees have worked to replace the undersized structure with a new larger culvert. The new structure spans 30 feet wide and has a height of 15 feet. The new steel plate structure is 163 feet long and has concrete footings on either side of the new streambed. The project is in its final stages and crews have finished building the natural streambed, and are now backfilling the outside of the culvert with soil to cover the entire culvert. Work that started in July will soon wrap up with the final phase of the project; paving a portion of roadway where SR 129 was rerouted during construction. The project team is excited to see completion of this project, and are anxious to see how the steelhead population increases over time and promotes fish harvest for the Tribe.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Nez Perce Tribe Hold Grand Opening The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Nez Perce Tribe (Club) had its grand opening on Friday, October 18th 2019. The event was in celebration of the Lapwai Clubhouse transitioning from the Lewis Clark Valley organization to the Nez Perce Tribe, which officially took place on September 1st, 2019. Attendees included Club members, parents, staff, alumni, and members of the community. The grand opening ceremony thanked and recognized the Nez Perce Tribe and its leaders who worked and assisted on the acquisition of the Lapwai Clubhouse. Specifically, Bill Picard and Casey Mitchell, both members of the Nez Perce Tribe Executive Committee and designated Club liaisons, and the Nez Perce Tribe’s Executive Director, Rebecca Miles. These folks were strong advocates, putting in the hard work and dedication to make the acquisition a possibility. All five, new board members for the Club were introduced; Marie Baheza (Chair), Chantelle Souther (Vice Chair), Victoria Konen (Treasurer), Dr. Renee Holt (Member), and Jamie Williams (Member). Also introduced were the Club Executive Director, Isaac Sisto; Club Unit Director, Josilin Peters; as well as current Club staff. Two Club members, and Youth of the Year candidates,

Tarriq Wells and Rainbow Henry also spoke at the event on what the Club has meant to them. They expressed thanks to the Nez Perce Tribe and mentioned the new opportunities the transition would bring to their Clubhouse and their fellow Club members. At the closing of the ceremony Picard, Sisto, and the Club Board Members cut the ribbon, initiating the grand opening. Recognition and thanks were also given to the Nez Perce Express and Clearwater River Casino for their fundraising and donations to help with the startup of the new organization. Additionally, Lewis Clark Credit Union donated and matched the total fundraising and donations from the Nez Perce Express and Clearwater River Casino, all on the behalf of the Club and its youth! “The Board of Directors are eager to begin planning events to ensure the operations can expand to other communities and benefit more youth. The Boys & Girls Club is a place where a child is able to flourish socially and academically, and our Executive Director Isaac Sisto has a variety of programs to fulfill that vision. We as the Board fully support the Club and will do our utmost in our role and responsibility to our youth, family and community’s,” said Baheza.

L to R: Rainbow Henry, Isaac Sisto, Marie Baheza, Bill Picard, Victoria Konen, Renee Holt, Jamie Williams, Chantelle Souther, and Terriq Wells conduct the ribbon cutting.

Lewis Clark Credit Union representatives take photo with B&GC staff, board and Club members after donating $2,000.

Happy birthday to the most amazing Dad

Love Clarice, Orlando, Lindsey, Joseph & all the grandkids

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NiiMiiPuu Longhouse- History in the Making

In the spring of 1979 the late Horace Axtell was approached to learn the Seven Drum way in order to share it with the community. He was an honored member of the community, veteran, and a fluent Nez Perce language speaker. At the time, there wasn’t a person leading the Seven Drum way, in the area. Axtell spoke to his family, and they all agreed that this was something they needed to do. He travelled to the Nespelem longhouse on a Sunday to begin learning. “He said he walked in all the wrong doors and didn’t know where to sit, so he sat way down on the end, in the back, on the men’s side,” said his son, Steve Axtell. As Axtell was learning, they quickly recognized the need for a longhouse. Elsie Frank offered up her workshop for them to use temporarily. From 1980 till 2019, the building functioned as the longhouse. It was a small venue with limited resources, but it

was well loved and appreciated for everything it provided. “It was hard to walk out,” Steve mentioned. “But it’s a humbling experience to be in here.” On Sunday, November 3, 2019 the opening ceremony was held in the new Longhouse. “Many people mentioned my dad and how happy he would be, but he was here; his spirit was here,” Steve said. “I felt my dad’s happiness.” The hope now, with the larger space and additional resources, is that it can help the people and provide for those with an interest to be a part of the Seven Drum way. The opening event had the main longhouse room completely filled from wall to wall. It was estimated that over 350 people were in attendance. It was an occasion to welcome the new home, and bring it alive. The morning started with horses circling, and blessing the building with three laps around

and singing a ‘returning home song’. The ceremony involved 21 songs and a meal to follow. It was history in the making. There are many noticeable features of the longhouse; the beams, lighting, and art. One in particular is the bare dirt floor in the center of the room. “Dad always wanted one and he finally got one,” Steve said. This is the sacred floor where people go to speak and dance. It gives those who stand on it, the opportunity to connect with Mother Earth, to ensure She receives it as well. The Longhouse will hold their Sunday Seven Drum ceremony, almost every Sunday around 10:00 a.m. It will be reserved for traditional ceremonies only including Indian New Year, or Winter Solstice, and Root Feast. “If you don’t know, just don’t be afraid. Just put that little bit of fear aside and walk on in. That’s all, just walk in,” Steve advised. It was mentioned that

it is important to stay for the entire ceremony. This includes the meal. “The foods are a part of it, so it’s important that people stay for the meal as well,” mentioned Gabrielle Moses. As the food is made, it is made with good feelings and positivity. It is believed that however a person is feeling or thinking, goes into the food that is made. That food is then consumed, along with everything that was put into it. The longhouse is open to those Native people that are interested in participating and learning the Seven Drum way. It is family oriented and folks are encouraged to attend, but the sacredness of it needs to be understood and remembered. “The elders saw a need to bring this way back,” Moses mentioned. “Bringing our way back to our people grounds them, centers them, and helps them find themselves- find their path, and that’s what our elders wanted.”

U of I Extension is Offering Current Topics in Farm & Forest Health

A variety of factors can affect forest, range, and crop-land health. Current Topics is an annual program that provides landowners and managers with some of the latest information on issues that impact the achievement of land management goals. This year’s program will focus on pesticide use around the home and garden, herbicide resistance in agriculturally important weeds, new herbicides for ventenata and annual grasses, control of weeds in dry-land pastures, and herbicides for forest management applications. Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 8:55 am to 3:45 pm, at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Orofino, Idaho. Sign-In begins at 8:30 am. Idaho Pesticide Credits: 5 & Washington Pesticide Credits: Requested SAF Continuing Forestry Education Credits: 3 and Idaho Pro-Logger Credits: 5.5 Registration is highly encouraged to ensure seating availability and to help us plan for handouts and refreshments. Cost is $15.00 per person. Contact the UI Extension office at 208-476-4434 or email clearwater@uidaho.edu to request additional program information.

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Nez Perce Tribe Recycling Program Newsletter—Nov. 2019 ’apaqa’ánno’ ’ee kaa ’epeqíicxnu’ wéetesne - Respect and take care of the earth. Nez Perce Tribe Water Resources Division - Solid Waste and Recycling Program Lapwai Contacts:

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November 15th America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. In celebration of America Recycles Day, our program would like to thank each of you who use our recycling services, both through the Tribal government office collections and in the community. We applaud your efforts to respect and take care of the earth and the steps each of you take to do that. Thank you!!

Qe’ciyéw’yew’ “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

The Real Role of Recycling Negative headlines about recycling have become the norm in the last year, but many of those articles have been based on a fundamental misunderstanding – that materials recovery (recycling) should make money for communities. Recycling, like trash, is an essential service all municipalities need to provide to their residents, regardless of market conditions.

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In September, Alaska Airline launched the #FillBeforeYouFly campaign designed to reduce single-use plastic bottles by asking passengers to bring their own reusable water bottles and fill them prior to the flight. Noting that plastic bottles are among the top five most common items found in beach cleanups around the world, an airlines spokesperson said, “If just ten percent of us flying Alaska bring our own prefilled water bottles when we fly, it would save over 700,000 plastic water bottles and 4 million plastic cups per year. “

In an article on the Nimiipuu River Rendezvous in the Lewiston Tribune, Sept. 22, 2019, I was quoted: “I am here because I love our mother. She has cancer. We are that cancer.” As edited, this is a very depressing statement of the problem and therefore disempowering. I would like to explain the rest of what I said that day in hopes of offering a solution. Only when a disease is properly diagnosed and the cause identified can it be cured. Mother Earth is not “the environment”. She is Our MOTHER. This is not a poetic metaphor, but literal fact. Every molecule in our bodies comes from Hers, every bite of food, every drink of water, every breath of air. We are only weaned at death, when our bodies are recycled into new cells as Her Life continues. The Earth’s crust is Her skeleton, the flowing waters are Her blood stream, the winds are Her breath, and the ozone is Her skin. All of the plants, animals, fungi, and microbes play an essential role in Her metabolism. Every cell is integrated and interdependent within Her ONE living body. The Whole is much more than the sum of the parts and no part can live separately from the Whole. Cancer is what happens when one group of cells forget that they are part of a Greater Living Being. They multiply without restraint, extract more than their share of nutrients, and release toxins into the rest of the body, as if Her health no longer matters. Nothing is sacred or important but the glorious new Tumor that We have created, believing that We are qualified to replace our Natural Creator. This is Autotheism: worshipping ourselves as gods. Colonialism is Metastasis. The cause of this cancer is the Greek/Roman paradigm of “Man vs. Nature”. This irrational belief that We are separate from and superior to everything else in Nature has resulted in such arrogance that We are waging war on Nature. Such hubris was the downfall of all the heroes of the Greek tragedies. The cure is very simple…but not easy for members of the overdeveloped nations. Repentance requires three steps: a humble confession of our errors, a sincere commitment to cease repeating them, and teaching future generations why we must never repeat them. The difficult part is shifting from extreme arrogance to humility. Mother will help, if asked. If we spend time with Her, in places where She has been less ravaged and violated, She will remind us that we are part of Someone so much greater. If we study honest accounts of the history of Western Syphilization we will certainly be humbled by the Truth. If we then listen to Indigenous People, both locally and globally, they are still patiently trying to teach us the wisdom of their ancestors who knew how to be a healthy part of Earth, because “Man is Nature”. While I am concerned about the extinctions of species, the dammed rivers, deforestation, strip mines, oil spills, Mother-fracking, petrochemical agroindustry, genetic engineering, nuclear disasters, climate change, etc…. all these “issues” are only symptoms of our lack of Love and Respect for Our Mother. We must aim higher, see the big picture, and put Her first. Life is not created nor sustained by the magic printing press at the Fraudulent Reserve or the imaginary game of digital values and usury known as the almighty “Economy”. Come home to MAMA! She still Loves us and wants to save us, and the rest of her children, from ourselves. It’s time to change our paradigm.

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Winter Hours at NP National Historical Park LAPWAI, Idaho – Winter hours begin at Nez Perce National Historical Park visitor center Sunday, November 10, 2019. The visitor center will be open 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All 38 park sites will remain open and accessible daily. You can learn about the

Nez Perce people and culture at the park’s winter events and programs. Upcoming events include a Museum Collections Day on Saturday, November 23, 2019 and the 23rd Annual Beadwork Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2019. More information on these and other winter events to follow.

Attention All Hunters Radio collars or telemetry transmitter devices are used by wildlife managers and researchers throughout the region to estimate and monitor the survival of big game populations that are managed through hunting. The data held within the devices may be very important to the future of Treaty wildlife. When Tribal members harvest an animal wearing a collar, the Nez Perce Wildlife Division asks that collars be removed without cutting or damaging the device in any way.

Notice of Vacancy Gaming Commission The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) is seeking letters of interest from individuals interested in serving a three (3) year term on the Nez Perce Tribe Gaming Commission. The individual appointed will serve beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. A copy of the Powers and Duties of the Gaming Commission is available at the NPTEC Support Staff office. Please submit your letter of interest to Rachel Edwards, NPTEC Executive Assistant, By close of business on Friday, December 6, 2019 Letters received after the close of business on December 6, 2019 will not be considered.

Correction

Volume 1 Issue 21: in the article Cultural Resources Has Another Successful Summer with Interns, article reads “Sabotta”, correct spelling is “Sobotta”

Collars can be removed by simply unbolting the collar or sliding it off the neck of the animal. Cutting the band can damage the electronic components that extend into the belt material. The Nez Perce Tribe Wildlife Division encourages anyone who finds or harvests an animal with a radio collar to return it as soon as possible to the Tribe’s Wildlife Division for reuse on a new animal. Please return or arrange for it to be picked up by calling the Nez Perce Tribe Wildlife Division at: 208-843-2162

Amendments to the Nez Perce Tribal Code

This notice is being posted Wednesday, October 23, 2019, according to the Nez Perce Tribal Code § 1-4-2 to request written comments for the following proposed amendments: Authorize posting of a new chapter to the Nez Perce Tribal Code, Chapter 3-3 Water Resources, Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights Administration Code for a period of 30 days.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purposes of the Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights Administration Code are as follows: (a)To provide an orderly system for the protection, allocation, regulation, dispute-resolution, and use of Tribal water rights consistent with the needs of ecosystems, natural resources, and cultural resources. (b)To carry out the SRBA Agreement and the Snake River Water Rights Act of 2004. (c)To ensure that the rights of Allottees to the use of water in quantities necessary to carry out the purposes of a trust allotment are secured as provided under the General Allotment Act, 25 U.S.C. Section 381. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD: The Law and Order & Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee will be accepting written comments on the proposed amendment being applied to the Code. Please submit written comments to: Liz Arthur-Attao, Chairman, Law and Order Subcommittee, P. O. Box 305, Lapwai, ID 83540; email to liza@nezperce. org, fax to (208) 843-7354 or hand deliver to the NPTEC offices in Lapwai. The deadline for receipt and consideration of such comments is Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. To view the amendment visit: https://www. nezperce.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-23Notice-New-Chapter-for-Communications-email.pdf

Request for Proposals: Contractual Grant Writer The Nez Perce Tribe is now soliciting proposals from individuals interested in providing grant writing services and assistance to the Tribe on a contractual basis during Fiscal Year 2020. The Contractual Grant Writer will be paid up to $20.00 an hour and the amount of hours expected to work would be from 80-100 hours per month. Grant Writer will report to and submit invoices to Grants Coordinator who is the contract administrator. The Grant Writer will work closely with the Tribe’s principle Grant Writer who will mentor, guide, educate and share knowledge and experience. The Grant Writer will work with all tribal staff, including Department Managers and Executives, Program Directors, professional level staff, grant writing staff, planners and those that need assistance identifying and applying for funding for tribal needs. Please send the following no later than 4 p.m., November 22, 2019: •Letter of interest stating previous grant writing or other professional writing experience •Resume •Separate sample of writing (not to exceed five pages) •Two professional references Send materials via e-mail or mail to: Anthony Broncheau Grants and Contracts Coordinator Finance Department, P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540 Email: anthonyb@nezperce.org Phone: (208) 621-3832 The Nez Perce Tribe reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals. Preference will be given to Nez Perce Tribal members interested in pursuing a career in this field.

Thank you to these businesses and individuals for your donations towards the 2019 Lapwai High School Football Players Pre-Game Carb Feeds and Snacks for Away Games Inland Cellular, Rogers Toyota, Happy Day Corporation, Rosauers, Dora Axtell & Williamson Family, Aqua Greene & Pineewaus Community Center, Miles & Callie Robinson, James & Feather Holt/Lozon Family, Antoinette “Pooie” Picard, Brittney Yearout, Vega Greene, Joe Cladouhos, NMPH Executive Director Beck Simpson & NMPH Diabetes Program, Joyce & Bones Williams, Michelle Wilson, Rhonda Taylor, Connie Ellenwood

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OBITUARIES

Shirley Cloud-Rickman, 92, Lapwai, ID

Shirley Lois Cloud-Rickman passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Palouse Hills Memory Care, in Moscow. She fought courageously while inspiring her loved ones as she battled with dementia. She was born July 8, 1927, at King County Hospital in Seattle to her mother, Elsie Cloud, and father, Sidney Henderson. She married the love of her life, Thomas E. Rickman I, on Feb. 4, 1963, in Asotin. The couple lived in Lapwai on the Nez Perce Reservation and raised three children, Connie Guillory, Thomas and Gina Rickman.

Shirley was baptized March 25, 1928, at the First Presbyterian Church of Spalding, Idaho. The pastor was the Rev. Elias J. Pond. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Guillory and Gina Rickman; her grandchildren, Ricky and Tia Hernandez, Chantel and James Greene, Thomas B. Rickman III, Justin and Sonny Guillory, Raphael and Gloria Guillory, Chrisjon and Veneice Lacy; and many wonderful great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Rickman; mother Elsie Cloud; father Sidney Henderson; grandfather Benjamin H. Cloud; grandmother Katherine Dickson-Cloud; and son Thomas M. Rickman II. Shirley was a beautiful, fun-loving and incredibly caring woman, who sacrificed and provided all she had for her family. She worked for the Nez Perce Tribe up to her late 70s, and served on the

Acey Oberly Jr., 79, died Monday evening, Nov. 11, 2019, at Fairview Hospital in Burnsville, Minn. Acey was born to Acey Oberly Sr. and Eva Winnerchy Oberly on Sept. 9, 1940, in Lawton, Okla. Acey was a proud member of the Comanche and Osage nations. He learned to speak Comanche from his mom and grandmother, Nellie Tissoyo. He became a fluent speaker through translating for his grandmother. He attended and graduated from Walters High School.

He enjoyed all sports and, in his senior year, Junior (as he was referred to by his family) earned all-conference honors for football. After working summers on a work crew cutting wheat in Oklahoma and Kansas, he attended Bacone Junior College in Tahlequah, Okla. To help pay his college expenses, he was part of a work-study program and was assigned to building maintenance. He would often tell the story of how one snowy morning when he was checking on the furnaces, he ran into two young students hurrying across a frozen campus to get to the cafeteria for breakfast. They were the only ones outside in the cold weather except himself. One of the two young ladies was to be his future wife, Thelma Thomas, and her roommate, Loretta Samuels Sobotta. Together, Acey and Thelma would participate in the Bacone Indian Choir. They

Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority from 1994 to 1995. She was appointed to the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee and served from 1960 to 1962. Outside of work, she and husband Tom also loved to pass their time by going to the Clearwater River Casino to gamble, and even won a drawing for a pair of Jeeps that they were very proud of. Later in life, she and her beloved husband devoted their time, blood, sweat and tears to the Presbyterian Church in Spalding, never accepting monetary pay for work, and always expressing that this work was done for the Lord. This was the kind of couple they were. Shirley loved taking in animals, especially their two Chihuahuas, Kuts Kuts and No No, who kept them company, and a kitty named Kitty. She loved attending sports functions for the Lapwai Wildcats, and traveled to many tournaments to watch her children and grandchildren play. Her

favorite sport was basketball and she enjoyed going to state championships in Boise. She was a very strong, organized, proud Nez Perce woman, who spoke fluent Nez Perce language and learned English through grade school. The strengths she had were immeasurable, and the care she showed for her family and community model who she was. Her funny, silly jokes and kind heart will be missed. She left a wonderful legacy for her grandchildren to follow, and the impact she made was that of a strong and loving woman. A special thank you to the Nimiipuu Health employees, Nez Perce Tribal Programs, Palouse Hills Memory Care, Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home and Golden Dragon. Please join us for memorial services being held at 6 p.m. Monday and funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at the Pi Nee Waus in Lapwai. Burial and dinner will follow the services.

were married May 27, 1961, in Broken Arrow, Okla., and would remain married for 57 years. Acey continued his studies after Bacone and earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University. Acey’s first job out of college was Waa’yas Community Center director in Kamiah, before he began his teaching career at Plummer, Idaho. He began his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in 1968 as an education specialist, helping high school students get enrolled into college and adult learners earn their GEDs. In 1980, he completed studies at Washington State University, earning his master’s in education. He continued working for the BIA for the next 39 years in various positions at agencies throughout the Northwest. He retired in 2007 from the position of superintendent at the Yakama Agency in Toppenish, Wash. Acey enjoyed gourd

dancing at the Walters Homecoming Powwow with his brothers and relatives. He was a member of the Eagle Clan of the Osage Nation as well as the Pihnatukat Band of the Comanche Nation. Survivors include three daughters, Jorja Oberly Valandra and her husband, Howard, of Eagan, Minn.; Yvonne Oberly, of Auburn, Wash.; and Sonya Oberly, of Lewiston; and a grandson, Cato Acey Valandra, of Eagan. His surviving siblings include Margrett Kelley, Sara Oberly, Frank Oberly Sr., Marty Oberly and Gary Oberly; and he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. His wife, Thelma; brother John Oberly Sr.; and two sisters, Nell Yvonne Wahahrockah and Jacqueline Oberly Seymour, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home in Lawton, Okla.

Acey Oberly Jr., 79, Burnsville, MN

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Harold “Grizzly Bear-Xáxaac” Jerome Walker Jr., 60, Kamiah, ID

Harold “Grizzly Bearxáxaac” Jerome Walker Jr., peacefully crossed over to ‘éey’snin wéetes (Happy Land) Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. He was 60 years old. He loved life, loved his family and loved that he came from this beautiful land here in Idaho. He was a proud Niimiipuu (Nez Perce) tribal member, being one of the last full-blooded Nez Perce. He was born June 28, 1959, in Grangeville, to Beulah “Billy” Oatman and Harold Jerome Walker Sr. He descended from the WhiteBird — lamtáama, Lookingglass — qemnéqe’, and too-hool-hool-zote band. xáxaac, or better known as Grizz, was an avid hunter and fisherman of the Nimiipuu Land. He often joked that his forever home was along Clear Creek, right next to Lookingglass campsite. He had many memories along the creek, fishing,

hunting and just being with his beloved relatives and friends. “Grizzly Bear” loved telling his stories of night fishing the middle fork of the Clearwater and Selway rivers. It’s a lost art. Fishing to Grizz was about timing, and he, along with his brothers, were shown the holes and times of when and where to best fish. He loved floating down the Selway and Clearwater rivers — something he carried onto his fatherhood. All of the nieces and nephews knew that “Uncle Grizz” would get his tubes ready for both the winter and summer months in the Kooskia/Kamiah valleys. He was so loved by all his family. Grizz was taught how to test his strength and endurance by walking on the bottom of the Clearwater River. His cousins and relatives would see who could last the longest underwater by carrying boulder rocks racing on the bottom of the river. This was most often done right under the old Kooskia bridge. He and his brothers have many memories of jumping off the old Kooskia bridge, floating by and living from the special river — káyxkaynim kúus. Grizz went to grade school and high school in Kamiah, and although he did not get his diploma there,

all of his Kamiah classmates knew him his whole life and he considered them all family. Grizz obtained his GED from Lewis-Clark State College and then attended LewisClark State College Mechanic School, where he solidified his love and skills for automobiles. Everyone knew they could call on him for their car troubles, and mechanics were often surprised when he knew what was wrong with his rig and they could not outsmart him. His love for being out on the land, fishing, hunting and harvesting, strengthened his relationships with those who surrounded him. He never hesitated to share his knowledge or love for the land, especially fishing and hunting. He showed his unconditional love to all and could always add a smile or laugh to your day. He is survived by Gary Peters (Yakama), Marilyn Peters (Kooskia) and Ladonna Peters (Kamiah), Paula and Adrian Moody (Culdesac), Linda Belle Walker (Kamiah) and Roy Walker (along the rivers), Mike Forseman (Nezperce), and Penny Sue Moffett (Kooskia). He is survived by his children, Ivy Walker (San Francisco), Alexis Walker (Lapwai), Bessie Walker (Lapwai), Althea and Monica Walker-Ortiz (Chandler, Ariz.), Christine

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Walker and Mike Largin (Phoenix), Aleck Walker (California) and Ray Sanchey (White Swan, Wash.). He leaves his legacy to grandchildren Farley EagleSpeaker, Weliix Lookingglass, Hiyk’iwn Walker, Jaycee Sanchey and Mia Largin. He was preceded in death by mother Beulah “Billy” Oatman; father Harold Jerome Walker Sr.; piláqa (mother’s father) Enoch Oatman; qáaca (mother’s mother) Annie Smith Parting; qaláca (father’s father) Lynus “Poppo” Walker; and ’éele (father’s mother) Isabelle Moody; sisters Barbara Jackson, Tamzen “Tami” Walker and Simone LaSarte Rodriguez; brother Tracy “Buzz” Walker Sr.; and nephews Oren James Elwell III and James “Tiskat” Walker. A dressing took place Tuesday and Walasat services followed. Sunrise services will take place today at the Wa-A-Yas Community Center. Burial will follow at the family cemetery, Nicodemus Cemetery, in Kooskia. Giveaway and feast will follow at the Wa-A-Yas Community Center. The family would like to express their love and gratitude to Velveeta “Beebus” Hunt, Linda Belle Walker, Korena Popp, Amy Wilcox and the Grangeville Hospice nurses who helped care for Grizz in his last days.

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