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Laa-nii-srvt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August) 2014 - Volume 21, Issue 8

Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' SMITH RIVER RANCHERIA TRIBAL GOVERNMENT NEWSLETTER

Honoring Our Past; Serving Our Tribal Family; Protecting Our Children and Independence; and Controlling Our Future.

Tribal Delegation Travels to Canada for

Marine Planning and Stewardship

Learning Exchange

Project team members and tribal leaders had the

unique opportunity to conduct a learning

exchange with the Nanwokolas Council in their

home in Campbell River, and the Guardian

Watchmen Program of the Gwa'sala-

'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation at Port Hardy, British

Columbia on northern Vancouver Island June 24-

27, 2014.

The Tribe was awarded a grant in 2012 from the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA) to build capacity of West

Coast Tribes to coordinate and engage in Ocean Regional Governance and Coastal Marine Spatial

Planning. Through this project we have brought coastal tribes together from California, Oregon and

Washington to provide a platform to discuss the best ways for tribes to approach Marine Planning.

Representatives from Nanwokolas Council were able to come and present an overview of their work at

the Indigenous Ocean Science Forum (IOSF) the Tribe held in April of 2013 (see Tribal newsletter May

2013 for more details.). The Nanwokolas Council has implemented a First Nations-driven Marine

Planning process that has incorporated Traditional Knowledge (TK) and has provided a process by

which the First Nations can proactively engage in their own Marine Planning and Ocean Governance,

as well as be better equipped to engage with the province and crown (see http://

www.nanwakolas.com).

What the Nanwokolas Council is currently accomplishing is truly a model from which to learn as we

build the approach and framework for West Coast Tribal partnerships and Tribal Coastal Marine Spatial

Planning.

The Tribal delegation included Tribal leaders Kara Brundin-Miller, Denise Richards Padgette, and

project team members from the Office of Self-Governance, Briannon Fraley, and Jaytuk Steinruck and

Project coordinator, Megan Rocha. The learning exchange was conducted over a four day period and

covered an array of information sharing opportunities. Campbell River is home of the Wei Wai Kum

First Nation, where the central office of the Nanwokolas Council is located. The Delegation received an

overview of the land referrals process along with standard procedures for utilizing marine and land

planning for stewardship purposes by referrals officer, Art Wilson. Wei Wai Kum First Nations citizen

In this Issue

Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)…….…… 2

Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events)……………………. 3

Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Menu………….. 4

Upcoming Canning Workshops………….. 4

Tribal Delegation Travels to Canada….. 5

Request for Bids………………………………. 6

Dee-ni’ Night Nee-dash…………………….. 6

Warrior Games Registration………………. 7

Dee-ni’ Day Vendor Application…………. 8

Stick Games Tournament…………………. 9

Help Wanted…………………………………… 10

Howonquet Early Learning Program…… 11

Veterans Training Summit………………… 12-

13

FDA and EPA Recommendations……….. 14-

15

Lhetlh-xat-ne-dvn (Tribal Council

Place)……………………………………………… 16

NAGPRA………………………………………….. 16

Tips on Being Water Efficient……………. 17

Maa~-xuslh-ghalh (Birthdays)…………… 18

Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)…….…… 19

Tribal Delegation touring the Wei Wai Kum First Nation

Reserve and Community Big House.

...Continued on page 5

Tribal Delegation Travels to Canada

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Laa-nii-srvt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August) 2014 All rights reserved. Smith River Rancheria Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Smith River Rancheria, 140 Rowdy

Creek Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone 707.487.9255. Guest editorials, letters to the Editor or columns do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Smith

River Rancheria or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Smith River Rancheria reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Howonquet Indian

Council of the Smith River Rancheria, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Smith River

Rancheria.

Editor: Debbie Boardman (707)487-9225 [email protected]

Ch'ee-nvk-t'i (Announcements)

COMMITTEE OPENING

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

(NAGPRA) Committee has one opening for an alternate.

If you are knowledgeable in Tolowa Dee-ni’ culture and

artifacts, and interested in serving on the NAGPRA Committee,

please submit your Letter of Interest to:

Jessica Haas, Office Supervisor/Recording Secretary

140 Rowdy Creek Road

Smith River CA 95567

Email: [email protected] Fax: 707-487-0930

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Kara Miller

Chairperson

(707) 218-7723

[email protected]

Denise Padgette

Vice Chairperson

(707) 218-7719

[email protected]

Loren Bommelyn

Secretary

(707) 218-0197

[email protected]

Joel Bravo

Treasurer

(707) 218-7720

[email protected]

Marian Lopez

Member

(707) 218-0121

Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

Member

(707) 218-6569

[email protected]

Marvin Richards Sr.

Member

(707) 951-6730

[email protected]

Na’sr-dvtlh-nvsh-dvn (Tribal Office)

Administrative Assistant, Virginia Young

-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1223, [email protected]

Chief Financial Officer, Hank Shields

- (707) 487-9255, ext. 1115, [email protected]

Community & Family Services Director, Dorothy Wait


Enrollment Specialist, Theresa Ferrer


Grants and Contracts Manager, Tim Hoone

-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230 [email protected]

Housing Director, Earl Brown

-(707) 218-5935, [email protected]

Howonquet Early Learning Program Manager, Ronda Ritchie


Human Resources Manager, Terri Camarena


Information Technology Director, Darryl Yarak


NAGPRA, Michelle Green

-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1174 [email protected]

Natural Resources Director, Brad Cass


Project Coordinator, Nita Rolfe


Recording Secretary/Office Supervisor, Jessica Haas


Self Governance Director, Briannon Fraley


Social Worker, Paulie Hawthorne


TERO Officer, Scott Sullivan

-(707) 487-9255, ext.1190, [email protected]

THPO Officer, Suntayea Steinruck


Tribal Administrator, Russ Crabtree


Tribal Court Administrator, Nita Green


Lhetlh-xat-ne (Tribal Council) Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events) Aug 6 Lhvmsr (smelt) Canning Workshop 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Aug 12 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting - 6:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Aug 13 Step into the Future-Tribal Youth Leadership Committee Event Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Aug 14 Wee-ya' (Language) Committee Meeting Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 15 Deadline for Dee-ni’ Day Bids, Vendor Applications, and Warrior Games Registration Aug 20 Waa-tr'vslh-'a~ (Culture) Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 21 Fish and Game Committee Meeting - 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 22 Dee-chii-nes (blackberries) Canning Workshop 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Smith River Community Hall-241 First St. Aug 26 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting - 6:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Aug 27 Housing Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino

Xaa-ghi Dee-ni’ Daa-naa~-yash

(New people-welcome)

On June 24, 2014, Tribal Council approved enrollment

of the following five people:

Charlie F. Brundin Austyne L. Nyborg

Waylon Z. Kessler Brannon L. Nyborg

Addison M. Nyborg

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Chicken Taco Salad

4 Bean and Cheese Burrito

5 Hamburger w/Bun

6 Chicken Vegetable Soup

7 Chefs Salad

8 Breakfast

11 Pasta Salad

12 Baked Chicken

13 Potato Chowder

14 Sloppy Joes

15 Chicken Divan

18 Soup and 1/2 Egg Salad Sandwich

19 Spaghetti

20 Chicken and Rice Soup

21 Hot Dog w/bun

22 Sack Lunch

25 Quiche

26 Tuna Salad

27 Split Pea Soup

28 Fish and Chips

29 Ground Beef Taco Salad

Lunch served @ 12:00 pm

Reserve Lunch @ 707-487-4463 Menu Subject to Change

101 Indian Court in Smith River

Tai Chi - Every Wednesday, 12:30 pm

BP/BS Checks—call CHR @ 487-0215, 464-2919, or 482-2181

RepChem 3rd Wednesday

Suggested donations:

Elders 55+, $2 (some are free) Under 55, $7

Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Center Menu - August

Canning Workshops

Lhvmsr (smelt)

Dee-dvn-la: Wednesday August 6, 2014

1 pm - 4 pm

Dvt-la: Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Community Center

101 South Indian Rd.

Smith River Rancheria Natural Resources Department, will

be offering a processing and preserving class for lhvmsr

(smelt). If you are interested please RSVP to Tessa

Lafazio, Natural Resources, @ 487-9255 x1150 or

[email protected].

Activity provided through funding from FEMA Community

Resilience Innovation Challenge.

Dee-chii-nes (blackberries)

Dee-dvn-la: Friday August 22, 2014

12 pm - 4 pm

Dvt-la: Smith River Community Hall

241 First St.

Smith River Rancheria Natural Resources Department, will

be offering a processing and preserving class for dee-chii-

nes (blackberries). All participants will need to bring two

gallons of dee-chii-nes to process. If you are interested

please RSVP to Tessa Lafazio, Natural Resources, @ 487-

9255 x1150 or [email protected].

Activity provided through funding from FEMA Community

Resilience Innovation Challenge.

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Tribal Delegation Travels to Canada ...Continued from front cover

and Economic Development Officer for the Nanwokolas, Chris Roberts took us on a tour of the Wei Wai

Kum First Nation Reserve and other points of interest in Campbell River. We were able to meet with

the Board to share their stories of struggles and inspiration. The Board and Staff were generous with

their knowledge and shared with the Tribe their policies, procedures, operations manual, agreements

between first Nations and the Provincial Government and other useful documents to assist the Tribe in

conducting Tribal Coastal Marine Spatial Planning. The Delegation was grateful for the generous

amount of knowledge the Nanwokolas shared, and presented the Board with a ceremonial pipe, made

by Smith River Rancheria Tribal Member Thomas Brundin, to honor their gift of knowledge.

On the third day the delegation traveled north to Port Hardy, home of the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First

Nation. We met our learning exchange host, Scott Harris of Nanwokolas who introduced us to the

Guardian-Watchmen program director as well as our guide Thomas Henderson, Elder and Hereditary

Chief of the 'Nakwaxda'xw. We ventured into the traditional territory of the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw

First Nation on a four hour boat tour where we saw firsthand effective stewardship and monitoring

taking place. We learned about the rigorous training the watchmen go through to be able to execute

their job, including swimming and survival skills testing and technology and Traditional Knowledge

training.

The Tribal Delegation was very inspired by the Watchmen Program as the Tribe is developing and

conducting similar activities in monitoring and stewardship. The Tribe’s Office of Self-Governance is

initiating the first steps in formalizing a sister watchmen program that will be the first in the United

States, with the hopes of sending Tribal members to be trained in their Watchmen Program, to return

and implement at home.

The Purpose of the visit was to witness the benefits of Marine Planning for effective governance. They

welcomed us with open arms, wanting to share their story on how to conduct Marine Planning. They

provided us information on data collection procedures, how to be effective in the planning processes,

planning and data standards framework, and to shed light on potential outcomes from investing in this

work.

Theirs is a model from which we are

building our approach and framework

and there are many “lessons learned”

that could continue to greatly inform our

work as we proceed with the development of our Ocean Governance including Marine

Planning and the development of a structured stewardship program.

Interacting with the Nanwokolas has given the Tribe the opportunity to better

understand the composition, priorities, and challenges facing the Council and their

respective coastal tribal nations so that we can appropriately asses ways in which this

particular model is replicable and ways in which it does not appropriately fit/apply to

our situation on the West Coast (i.e. WA, OR, and CA).

The First Nations of north east Vancouver Island provided the Tribe with insight and

hope that the creation of a program utilizing traditional values for governance is

possible and that Marine Planning will lead to effective and efficient stewardship.

Submitted by Office of Self-Governance

Dallas Smith, President of the Nanwakolas

Council, holding gift presented by Tribal Leaders.

Guardian Watchmen showing the fastest

navigable tidal rapids in the world.

Tribal Delegation, Thomas Henderson, Elder and Hereditary Chief of

the ‘Nakwaxda’xw, and Guardian Watchmen.

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Requesting Bids: Traditionally Cooked Lhuk (Salmon) Smith River Rancheria

Tolowa Dee-ni' Night Dinner September 5, 2014

Requesting bids for traditionally cooked Lhuk (Salmon) to feed up to 250 people.

Bids must be received by 5:00pm on August 15, 2014 Please submit bids to Leann Babcock-McCallum

Email: [email protected] Phone: 707-487-3261 Fax: 707-487-0137

Dee-ni’ Night Nee-dash

Dee-ni’ Night Celebration

September 5, 2014, in the Tolowa Event Center at Lucky 7 Casino

Please join us in a round of Nee-dash to close out the evening.

Submitted by the Waa-tr’vslh-’a~ (Culture) Department

Requesting Bids: Native Jewelry and Art Smith River Rancheria is accepting bids for Native Jewelry and Art to be retailed at the Howonquet Lodge gift shop.

All bids must include description of items, quantity of items per bid, and total bid for all items included. All items must

be packaged for retail.

Please submit bids to: Jessica Haas, Office Supervisor/Recording Secretary

140 Rowdy Creek Road

Smith River, CA 95567

Email: [email protected] Fax: 707-487-0930

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Warrior Games Registration

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Smith River Rancheria

Dee-ni' Day Vendor Application

September 6, 2014

10AM-4PM

Set-up 7:00 am

Vendor Application and Vendor Fees are due by 5:00 pm on August 15, 2014.

Vendor Fees

Non-Profit Organizations- NO Space Fee

Individual/Small Business- $20.00 per space

Late Fee after August 15, 2014- $25.00 per space

All booths are outdoors and reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Vendors are responsible for any tables, chairs, generators, canopies, etc.

This is a drug, tobacco, alcohol and profanity free event.

Violators will be required to leave immediately.

Make checks payable to:


140 Rowdy Creek Rd. Smith River, California 95567

For more information call Leann Babcock McCallum: 707.487.3261

Name

Tribal Affiliation

Business Name

Mailing Address

Contact Number

Email Address

Booth Description/Items for Sale

Signature

Dee-ni’ Day Vendor Application

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Rules and History of

Stick Games

Stick games have been traditionally

played by the Dee-ni, Yurok, Wiyot,

on the coast, the Hupa and Karuk

tribes play the game inland. We

were taught that stick games was a

man’s game. Training was con-

sistent, and perfected by men to

develop discipline, strength, endur-

ance and skill. Rules were strictly

adhered as well.

The game is played on an open

field, river bar or the beach, usually

between 150 to 300 yards long de-

pending on the area. No special

preparation to the area is neces-

sary, other than to clear large de-

bris.

A team is made up of three players

on the field, a center man, an an-

chor man, and a runner. Teams

align themselves with their opposing

counterparts. Each grouping is ap-

proximately 50 feet or more from

the next grouping. Spread along

the field. The spectators circled the

field and cheered on the players.

The stick, approximately 36” long

with a 2” curve (3/4 angle), on the

end, and approximately 1” in diame-

ter is made of iron wood, hazel or

mock orange. Tossels are 4” long,

2” diameter and tied together 5”

apart with a buckskin strap. It is

made of hazel, oak or manzanita

wood.

To start the game there is a coin

toss to see which center man gets

the tossel. The tossel is then held

in the mouth of the coin toss win-

ner. The two end men would lock

up wrist and arm, and stick in

mouth. The two center men scratch

the ground, marking an x in the dirt

with their sticks carefully anticipat-

ing the drop of the tossel. Once it is

dropped, the game is on. The cen-

ters will try to toss the tossel in the

direction of their goal line. If he is

fast he will run ahead of the other

player and toss the tossel across the

goal. Or, if the center doesn’t think

he can out run his opponent he can

wrestle him down, hold on to him

until his team mate can break free

of his counterpart and get to the

tossel. He can also drag the one

holding him to one of his team ma-

tes to hold down. This will allow for

him to break free and run for the

tossel. Each counterpart will wres-

tle each other down, preventing

participation of that player. Some-

times a player will hold two guys

down so that his team mate could

make the goal. The stick can be

used as a tool to hold your counter-

part down. It is not meant to be

used to harm or disable your oppo-

nent. The stick cannot be used to

hit, poke or choke your opponent.

Also, punching, choking or biting is

not allowed. The game is meant to

played cleanly with respect and

sportsmanship for your opponents.

There is a coach for each player on

the field. The coach might straight-

en out the tossel if it were tangled

and preventing the stick from hook-

ing the tossel smoothly. A coach

carries an extra stick just in case

one of his players lost or broke a

stick. A coach would hand it to his

player. There is also a referee line

to verify that the tossel crossed the

line and to maintain clean sports-

manship on the field. Skill and abil-

ity to wrestle and contain the oppo-

nent is a strategy but the goal of

the game is get the tossel across

the finish line.

The game is played in rounds. The

rounds last as long as it takes to get

the tossel over the finish line. The

boys might wrestle for hours. The

team that wins two-out-of-three

rounds, wins the game. Sticks

were, and are today, a sport, not

done to settle conflicts or disputes

among villages. There are stick

players today that are accomplished

players who maintain the highest

standards of the stick game. And

then there are those who don’t un-

derstand that sticks is a game that

has been played from time imme-

morial. The training, the medicine,

the respect and the discipline are

spiritual requirements. Sticks are

not only played here but in the spirit

world by our ancestors.

Dee-ni’ Day Stick Game Tournament!!!

Event Date: September 6th, 2014 Event Time: 11:30 am

CASH PRIZES FOR WINNERS OF EACH AGE GROUP, HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!

For registration or more information please call

Earl Brown at (707) 487-9255 ext. 1145

or Garrett Campbell at (707) 487-9255 ext. 1103

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HELP WANTED!!!

Employment Opportunities

are always available at Lucky 7 Casino for

qualified applicants. Stop by and apply.

Gail Viellieux

Human Resources Manager

Lucky 7 Casino

Phone 707-487-7777 Ext. 2611

[email protected]

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SAVE THE DATE

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Register Before September 8

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FDA and EPA Recommendation

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advise pregnant women,

children to eat more low-mercury fish

By Marla Cone and Brian Bienkowski

Environmental Health News

June 10, 2014

Federal officials on Tuesday announced major changes in advice to pregnant and breastfeeding women by recommending consumption of at least 8

ounces of low-mercury fish per week.

It is the first time that the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration have issued recommendations on the minimum

amount of fish that pregnant women and children should eat. The previous advisory, issued in 2004, included only maximum amounts to protect their

fetuses and young children from mercury, which can harm developing brains and reduce IQs.

“Eating fish with lower levels of mercury provides numerous health and dietary benefits,” Nancy Stoner, the EPA's acting assistant administrator for

the Office of Water, said in a statement. “This updated advice will help pregnant women and mothers make informed decisions about the right

amount and right kinds of fish to eat during important times in their lives and their children’s lives.”

Under the long-awaited, proposed new guidelines, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to eat a minimum of 8 ounces and no more than

12 ounces of fish with low levels of methylmercury, including shrimp, pollock, salmon, canned light tuna, tilapia, catfish and cod. That is equivalent to

two or three fish servings per week. Young children, according to the advisory, also should have two or three smaller servings of low-mercury fish, or

3 to 6 ounces, per week. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm

As in the old recommendations, pregnant and nursing women and young children are advised to avoid four high-mercury fish: tilefish from the Gulf of

Mexico, shark, swordfish and king mackerel. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/metals/ucm115644.htm

“We will continue to look at levels of methylmercury in a variety of fish and in the future make recommendations about other fish

as well.” –Dr. Stephen Ostroff, FDA The agencies also reiterated their specific recommendations for limits on albacore (or white) tuna: no more

than 6 ounces a week for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Children, they say, should eat no more than 1 to 4 ounces of albacore tuna weekly.

Advice about consumption of tuna has been highly controversial, with the fishing industry criticizing limits and health advocacy groups pushing for the

FDA and EPA to add it to the list of fish to avoid.

When asked about high levels of mercury in light tuna, Dr. Stephen Ostroff, the FDA's chief scientist, said during a call to reporters Tuesday that the

agencies included only four fish on the "do not eat" list because "they have consistently shown higher levels of methylmercury."

“We will continue to look at levels of methylmercury in a variety of fish and in the future make recommendations about other fish as well,” he said.

Orange roughy and marlin also have slightly higher concentrations than most fish, added Elizabeth Southerland, EPA’s director of the Office of Science

and Technology. She said the agencies are asking the public to comment on whether those fish should be added to the list of fish to avoid.

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the FDA and EPA earlier this year, saying that the 2004 advisory was out of date and that women should

be advised to eat less mercury-contaminated fish. They also are seeking clearer recommendations and labels that are easier for women to

understand. EPA and FDA officials on Tuesday declined to comment on the lawsuit.

Environmentalists on Tuesday said they were disappointed by the proposed changes, mostly because of the lack of warning labels on canned tuna.

"Over one-third of American's exposure to methylmercury is from tuna, because tuna are higher-mercury fish and Americans consume so much," said

Michael Bender, director of the Mercury Policy Project. "Albacore 'white' canned tuna generally has three times as much mercury as 'light'

tuna. However, Americans consume about three times as much of the light variety. Therefore, each variety – 'white' and 'light' – contributes a

staggering 16 percent of Americans' dietary exposure. "Representatives of the fish industry lauded the new advice, saying it “clears the water on

outdated seafood guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women.” “FDA is working to translate years of important nutrition Continued on page 15

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FDA and EPA Recommendations cont...

science into updated advice, and that’s exciting,” Jennifer McGuire of the National Fisheries Institute, which represents seafood companies including

Gorton’s Inc. and Bumble Bee Foods, said in a statement. “Expectant moms and health professionals alike have been confused about seafood advice

during pregnancy and FDA has begun the process of setting the record straight that fish should be a pregnancy staple.”

"Over one-third of American's exposure to methylmercury is from tuna, because tuna are higher-mercury fish and Americans

consume so much." –Michael Bender, Mercury Policy Project The advice can be confusing, since research has found both benefits and

dangers to eating fish. Studies have linked pregnant women’s high mercury consumption in seafood to reduced IQs and memories and other

neurological effects in their children. The findings are based on two decades of tests of school children in the Faroe Islands, who were highly exposed

in the womb through their mother's consumption of whale meat, as well as several dozen other human studies. http://www.fda.gov/Food/

FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm396789.htm

At the same time, research has shown that fish consumption provides vital nutrients, Omega-3 fatty acids and protein, for fetal brain growth, and that

children's IQs increase when their mothers had eaten low-mercury fish. “We don’t think women would accrue the same benefits in terms of health

and development if they were to use supplements in place of fish,” Ostroff said.

FDA officials said their analysis of data from more than 1,000 pregnant women found that 21 percent ate no fish in the previous month. Those who

did ate less than the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend.

For wild fish, EPA officials warned recreational and subsistence fishers to follow all local advisories, and if there is no posted advisory, to limit

consumption to 6 ounces per week for women, and 1 to 3 ounces for children – with the added precaution to not eat any other fish that week. (A 3-

ounce piece of fish is about the size of a checkbook.)

Before finalizing the rules, the two agencies plan to hold public meetings and will solicit comments for 30 days.

For the EPA's and FDA's specific recommendations for children and women, click http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/

ucm393070.htm. For a list of fish that the Monterey Aquarium considers safe and sustainable, click http://www.seafoodwatch.org/cr/

cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_health.aspx.

Submitted by Natural Resources Department

Reprinted with permission of Marla Cone, Editor in Chief Environmental Health News

Do you recognize this plant? Do you have this growing in your yard? This is English Ivy. It is a non-native invasive

plant, not indigenous to our lands. English Ivy has been used by gardeners as a groundcover yet it has taken over

and suppresses and excludes other vegetation to grow. As a vine, it can completely engulf shrubs and encircles

tree trunks of all sizes, leaving nothing uncovered. It can envelop branches and twigs causing the tree to die; this

is called “canopy death”. It can add extra weight to its host tree, and its dense growth catches the wind like a sail,

increasing the likelihood that a tree will be blown over.

English ivy is not suitable for wildlife habitat and it has no predators. Pesticides do not work effectively due to the

leaves waxy coat, so removal by hand is the best attack against English Ivy.

There are lots of good alternatives for groundcovers and for vines. Like native wild strawberry, alum root,

California honeysuckle and Salal. Go native in your garden.

For more information on Native Plants go to www.wildflower.org.

Submitted by Tribal Heritage Preservation Office (THPO)

English Ivy--Tree Killing Monster

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In May and June of 2014, the Tribal Council approved:

Tribal Member Loan Program with discussed modifications.

Resolution #14-14, SRR Designation of the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Tribal Water Systems Operator Certification Program

as ‘Certifying Body’ to Administer the Tribe’s Wastewater Operator Certification Program.

Resolution #14-13, Fee-to-Trust Consortium 2015-2017 Membership and Memorandum of Understanding.

Resolution #14-16, Application for Northern California Indian Development Council (NCIDC) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

and American Indian Set Aside Program, FY2014.

Tribal Youth Leadership Committee (TYLC) Policy.

Letter of Support for Senate Bill 1132—Oil and Gas Fracking and Well Stimulation Moratorium.

Resolution #14-20, 1999 Compact Tribes Steering Committee (CTSC) Delegates.

Resolution #14-19, Border Coast Regional Airport Authority (BCRSS) Delegates.

Resolution #14-21, Inter-Tribal council of California (ITCC) Delegates.

Resolution #14-22, Northern California Tribal Courts Coalition (NCTCC) Delegates.

Resolution #14-23, United Indian Health Service, Inc. (UIHS) Delegates.

Resolution #14-17, Family Violence Prevention Services Act Grant.

Resolution #14-24, Withdraw from California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) and United Indian Health Service, Inc. (UIHS),

rescinding Resolution #13-10.

Resolution #14-25, Approving Five (5) Enrollment Applications.

Resolution #14-18, Supporting Restrictions on Tobacco Use in Movies.

Submitted by Administration Department

Lhetlh-xat-ne-dvn (Tribal Council Place)

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

On June 18, 2014, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program received a letter

from the Del Norte County Historical Society indicating that they have transferred 382 unassociated funerary objects

to the Smith River Rancheria.

The transfer of the items will occur soon.

Submitted by NAGPRA

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Maa~-xuslh-ghalh sri'-lhxvn (Birthday Happy)

Elaine Allen

Tamra Alvord Justin Arlandson

Mary Ault Melinda Baines

Gerald Balcom, Jr.

Callysta Balcom Kira Balcom

Christopher L. Barr Kaylee Bartow

Deanna Batini Debi Batini

Brandon Bentley

Haley Blaise Ernest Boardman

San-t’as Bommelyn Tayshu Bommelyn

Alea Bravo

John Bravo, Jr. Dawn Brown

Eric Brundin Kara Brundin-Miller

Monacco Bruschi Christina Carlile

Aden Carpenter

Jody Carr Trevor Carter

Jadelin Castellaw Clint Chapman

Michael Chisman

Jimmie Coenen Madison Coenen

Raymond L. Criteser William Dillard, Jr.

Darcy Dobrec

Katie Domas Tiffany Early

Dustin Evanow

Bruce Evans Jazlynn Everts

Beverally Feinstein Adelaide Ficcadenti

Landon Finigan

Danyel Foster Liberty Fouts

Angel Garcia LeRoy Gardner

Nichelle Gardner Rip Gardner

Amanda Gochanour

Marta Goodyard Leslie Gravatt

Kayla Haney Rhonda Harris

Cassandra Harrison

William Hempel Shirley Hendrickson

Cherish Hernandez Gerine Hinshaw

Jennifer Hinshaw Melinda Hinshaw

Douglas Hodges

Stormi Hopper Deanna Howard

Lukeus Hurd Wynona Idica

Zane Irvine

Rowan Israel Melissa Johnson

Rosalind Jones Sally Jones

Malia Kahoalii

Marcus Kendrix, Jr. Summer Kessler

Devin Kirby

Nicholas Kirby Addison LaFazio

Mitchel Larson Michael Lear

Ryland Leavelle

Makinsey Lemley Kevin Lemmon, Jr

Savannah Lewis Victoria Lewis

Dewayne Lopez Jennavecia Lopez

Lacey Lopez

Logan Lopez Sey-Gup Lopez

Siobhan Lopez S-we-le Lopez

Henry Luerra III

Christine Marini Joell Marini

Marissa Martinez Kyle McCann

Lanelle Moorehead Robert Moorehead

Caleb Narvaez

Jacob Narvaez Justin Netzel

Ashley Newton Jill Norwood

Delanie O’Reilley

Layton Owen Paisley Owen

Wade A. Owen Donald Payne Jr.

Rachel Payne-Smith

Dean Perry Jack Petrie

Jimmy Phillips Jr.

Robert Phillips Jason Pittman

Jesse Pittman Mary Pittman

Joshua Porter

Shelly Pulsifer Tee-me’ Reed

Kimberly Ricetti Allen Richards

James P. Richards Jesse Richards Jr.

Jon Richards

Randall R. Richards Caroline Rios

Golden Rule Sierra Rule

Alexis Rutter

Samantha Samples Dale Sesher

Michael Sesher Rebecca Sesher-Lee

Vincent Smith Adrienne Stone

Emerald Travis

Desiree Walker Zane Walker

Jalea Walker-Orcutt Derek Wells

Taylor Wescovich

Phillip Whipple Nichole Wilburn

Ivory Willburn Madison Windham

Hulda Woolfolk

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS

We do not have addresses for:

Gerald Balcom, Jr.

Jacquelynn Brown

Marianne Friedley

Jeanie James

Edward Landay IV

Adrian Lopez

Derek Martin

Landon O’Reilley

Dawn Popanz

Kimberly Ricetti

Adrienne Stone

Mark Tvrdik

Tannis Vickers

Kimberly Vistalli

Deidre Warren

Tina Wilburn

Please call the Enrollment Office to

update your address:

(707) 487-9255 ext. 1120

Or send mail to:


Attn: Enrollment

140 Rowdy Creek

Smith River CA, 95567

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Ch'ee-nvk-t'i (Announcements)

Curah Lynn Bates

Curah was born June 1, 2014.

She weighed 8 pounds, 10

ounces and measured 20 1/2

inches. Her parents are

Lance Bates and Tribal

member Machelle Smiley.

Curah joins siblings Mason

Lehr, Nik-wec Bates, Segep

Bates, Chulhs Smiley and

Nemechay Bates.

Grandparents are Richard

Bates Sr. and Tammi Gaches,

and Malena Stewart.

Free Notary Services for Tribal Members at the K’vsh-chu Tribal Office

Contact Garrett Campbell at 707-487-9255 ext. 1103 to make an appointment [email protected]

On July 8, 2014, Tribal Council

appointed Pyuwa Bommelyn

and Nicol Aubrey to the

Wee-ya’ (Language)

Committee.

“Step into the Future!” Hosted by the Tribal Youth Leadership Committee

You are invited to a panel presentation by tribal members who will be sharing their experiences about college, past and present!

If you are interested in attending college, please join us, bring a friend!!

Refreshments will be served and the experience will be one to remember. Time for questions and comments will be provided.

Date:

Wednesday August 13th, 2014

Time:

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Location:

Howonquet Community Center, Smith River California

R.S.V.P Appreciated greatly.

Contact: (707) 487-9255

Gena Grizzard ext. 1133

Andromeda Lopez ext. 1136

Flyer created by: Felicity Lopez TYLC member

Brennan Ellis TYLC member

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140 Rowdy Creek Rd

Smith River, CA 95567

LAA-NII-SRVT-NAA-TA (AUGUST) 2014 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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