Honoring Our Past; Serving Our Tribal Family; Protecting Our … · 2018. 7. 28. · Laa-nii-svrt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August) 2016 - Volume 23, Issue 8 Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' TOLOWA

Laa-nii-svrt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August) 2016 - Volume 23, Issue 8

Dee-ni' Nuu-wee-ya' TOLOWA DEE-NI’ NATION TRIBAL GOVERNMENT NEWSLETTER

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

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Welcomes New CEO

Elizabeth Wray comes to us from Canada and has worked in First Nations Communities for

over 15 years. Elizabeth started her First Nations Career as the Financial Controller for the

Stoney Nation’s Hotel and Conference Centre in the year 2000. This 10-year relationship

blossomed into a variety of positions within the Nation including but not limited to Housing,

Economic Development and Chief Financial Officer. From 2010-2015 Elizabeth worked in

Northern British Columbia First Nations in the Peace River and Bella Coola as the Chief

Executive Officer.

Elizabeth has two children, 31 and 28 years old and a 16 year old granddaughter. Let’s not

forget to mention her little Pug/Boston Terrier cross “Bugsey Malone”.

In This Issue…...

Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events)…………… 3

Change of address/name form….. 4

Co-managing California’s elk

herds……………………………………… 5-7

Garden program update…………… 9

Upcoming events…………………….. 10-

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New employees………………………. 12

Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Menu…. 15

Social Security Column…………….. 15

Maa~-xuslh-ghalh (Birthdays)….. 17

Council attendance & motions….. 17-

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Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)... 19

Dee-ni’ Night will be held September 9th at the Tolowa

Event Center. Graduates, veterans and elders will be

honored. If you haven’t done so already, please notify

Community & Family Services of any 8th grade, high school

or college graduates in your family.

Coming from out of

town for Dee-ni’ Night

and Dee-ni’ Day?

Current tribal citizen

rate at Howonquet

lodge is $69 per night.

Call the lodge directly

to receive this rate

when making

reservations.

1-855-487-3777.

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Dear: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal

Council and Higher Education

Committee:

I would like to take this opportunity to

thank everyone at Tolowa Dee-ni’ nation

who supports higher education! Your

assistance, encouragement, and support

has helped me to achieve my goals. It has

been a long journey for me. I started as a

CNA (certified nurse assistant) in 2006

working my way to become an LPN

(licensed practical nurse) in 2010 and

finally Registered nurse in 2011. Most

recently obtaining my Bachelor’s degree

in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in May, 2016. I received

President’s Honors for a 3.92 GPA. I have been fortunate to work in many

different areas including Indian Health Services which I enjoyed very

much. A few years ago, I transferred to The Department of Veteran Affairs.

I now take care of our Veterans who took care of us and our country, and I

am honored to do so. I thank you all for your help and continued support.

I also want to thank those of you (Lenora, Leann, and

Margaret) who have answered my phone calls, emails, and

many questions along the way. It is momentously

appreciated!

Respectfully,

Rachel Hernandez

Tribal member, Alison Lee,

graduated June 3, 2016 with

honors and a cumulative high

school GPA of 4.3 from Shasta

High School in Redding,

CA. She received 3

scholarships for

achievement. First, the Nyla

Webb scholarship awarded to

an outstanding scholar /

athlete for scholastics and

accomplishments in varsity softball where she earned

all-section honors as a lefty pitcher and lead-off

batter. Secondly, the Sierra Pacific Foundation

Scholarship awarded for academics and citizenship.

Finally, the Shasta County Office of Indian Education

award for highest female Native American GPA in

the county.

Alison plans to attend and play softball for Shasta

College before transferring to UC Davis to persue a

degree in veterinary medicine.

She is currently working at SavMor grocery store and

playing travel softball with Shasta Synergy through

the summer.

Good luck and happy pursuits as you embark on

many new endeavors! Great job, Alison

The family of Borge

Conner Nelson are proud

to announce his

graduation from

Lakeridge High School.

Borge will be attending

Portland State

University this fall.

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Aug 5 Nee-dash -6 Nii~-li~-chvn-dvn Aug 9 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting—CANCELLED Aug 11 Wee-ya' (Language) Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 12 September Newsletter Deadline Aug 12 Gathering of Native Americans -14 Shaa-xu’-xat Aug 15 Dee-ni’ Mvsr-xee-ye’ Wee-ya’ Lhetlh-xat (Language Camp) -17 Various sites Aug 17 Waa-tr’vslh-’a~ Committee Meeting - 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 18 Fish and Game Committee Meeting - 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 23 Regular Session Tribal Council Meeting - 6:00 pm Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Hall Community Center Aug 24 Housing Committee Meeting - 5:00 pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino Aug 27 UIHS 24th Annual HAWC Walk UIHS Arcata Clinic

Loren Bommelyn

Chairperson

(707) 951-1862

[email protected]

Denise Padgette

Vice Chairperson

(707) 218-7719

[email protected]

Scott Sullivan

Secretary

(707) 951-4864

[email protected]

Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

Treasurer

(707) 218-6569

[email protected]

Marvin Richards Sr.

Member

(707) 951-6730

[email protected]

Jeri Thompson

Member

(707) 951-3875

[email protected]

Leann McCallum

Member

(707) 954-8319

[email protected]

Na’sr-dvtlh-nvsh-dvn (Tribal Office)

Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Wray

-(707) 954-0665, [email protected]

Chief Financial Officer, Hank Shields

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

Chief Governance Officer, Briannon Fraley


Community & Family Services Director, Dorothy Wait


Culture Director, Pyuwa Bommelyn

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

Enrollment Specialist, Theresa Ferrer


Grants and Contracts Manager, Tim Hoone

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

Housing Director, Bill Guevara


Howonquet Early Learning Program Director, Ronda Ritchie


Human Resources Manager, Terri Camarena


Information Technology Director, Darryl Yarak


Natural Resources Director, Brad Cass


Operations Manager, Virginia Young


Project Coordinator, Nita Rolfe


Social Worker, Paulie Hawthorne


TERO Director, Wade Owen


THPO Officer, Suntayea Steinruck


Tribal Court Administrator, Nita Green


Lhetlh-xat-ne (Tribal Council) Waa ‘Ee-lee-te (Events)

Laa-nii-srvt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August) 2016 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal

Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 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 Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not

promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Editor: Debbie Boardman (707)487-9225

[email protected]

COMMITTEE OPENING

The Higher Education Committee currently has an opening.

Please send your letter of interest to:

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Attn: Recording Secretary, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River, CA 95567 –

or- fax to 707-487-0930 -or- email to: [email protected]

***Shu’ shaa nin-la to Denise Padgette and Virginia Young for providing photos for this issue

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS/NAME FORM

REMINDER:

If your address or legal name has changed, please notify the Enrollment Department at (707) 487-9255 ext. 1120.

THE ENROLLMENT

DEPARTMENT NEEDS

UPDATED ADDRESSES

FOR THE FOLLOWING

TRIBAL CITIZENS:

Ashley Benson

Trevor Carter

Seleya Gochanour

Jeramey James

Joshua James

Richard Moorehead III

John Myers

Beth Richards

Serenatee Richards-Nunez

Donivan Salyer

Daniel Thomas

Tanner Vickers

Eloy Thomas-Mata

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CO-MANAGING CALIFORNIA’S ELK HERDS Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

“’Roosevelt elk conflicts...are occurring at an exponential growth

rate in the county,” wrote Del Norte County Supervisors

in a recent letter to the California Department of Fish and

Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission.”

~Residents, County Sound Off on Elk

Del Norte Triplicate, Dec. 01, 2015

TOO MANY ELK

The concerns of Del Norte County citizens has fallen on deaf ears for far too long. A burgeoning elk

population with minimal management has been a cause of concern for tribal and non-tribal community

members. Public comments received during a public scoping meeting, held by the California Department of

Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), on August 26th, 2015 detailing the difficulty in obtaining depredation permits,

ongoing damage to livestock, crops and private property, the public health and safety hazards, herd health, and

the vast majority of land in Federal, State, or Tribal ownership. Concern was also raised regarding the absence

of cooperative or engaged habitat planning with the US Forest Service, National Parks, California State Parks

and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.1 The absence of a management plan has allowed the elk

population in Del Norte County to grow at an alarming rate and leaving community members frustrated and

seeking solutions. Due to the historical and cultural importance of elk to the Tolowa Dee-ni’, the Nation has an established interest in the maintenance of the

elk herds.

THE TOLOWA DEE-NI’

“[A] local settler said he saw as many as 7 or 8 pits

on an elk trail some 200 to 300 yards apart.” ~Dubois Field Notes circa 1934

The Aboriginal Lands of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ consists of coastal and mountainous territory of Northern California

and Southern Oregon. These lands constitute the place of origin and continued habitation and occupancy of the

Tolowa Dee-ni’ as demonstrated by the ancestral villages of our people within these boundaries. Yan’-daa-k’vt

(“Yontocket”) is the spiritual center of the Nation, and Xaa-wan’-k’wvt (“Howonquet”) is the seat of the Tolowa

government. Within the aboriginal lands of the Tolowa Dee-ni’, there are numerous Tolowa Dee-ni’ village sites - pre

-historic and historic - and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ have continued a relationship with these lands as places for sustenance

including hunting, fishing, and gathering, as well as the continued use and preservation that maintains cultural

standards of health and well-being, economy, education, puberty, ritual, religion and meditation. Serving as a dietary

staple for the Tolowa Dee-ni’, elk were hunted whenever possible and elk parts held special funerary importance. Today, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ have an

uninterrupted and continuous desire and responsibility to act as stewards over the natural resources existing within the Tolowa Dee-ni’ lands, including the

existing and future elk herds. Co-management and the cooperative development of elk habitat planning would provide the setting for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ to

engage in an efficient government-to-government relationship with the State and to ensure the health and longevity of the Del Norte County elk herds.

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1 Public comment of Helen Ferguson, Chair of the Lake Earl Grange #577 Environmental Policy and Procedure Committee. Continued on page 6

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The site was used occasionally by mobile hunter-gatherers

until around 3,200 years ago, when people began settling

down at river sites on a semi-permanent basis, relying heavily

on elk, salmon and (to a lesser extent) acorns. ~Northwest California Coast

Ancient and Historic Native American Sites Along a Rugged Coast

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is a federally recognized Indian Tribe, identified in the list published in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an

Indian entity recognized and eligible to receive services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, located in the Pacific Northwest and organized pursuant to the

duly adopted Constitution of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. The Tribal Council is the governing body of the Tribe, entrusted with the responsibility to protect,

preserve and promote the utilization of the ceremonial, subsistence, and economic resources and interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ people. The laws of the

Nation shall extend to all property, lands, waters, natural resources, cultural resources, air space, minerals, fish, forests, wildlife, and other resources, and any

interest therein, now or in the future, throughout and within the Nation’s Territory. 2

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ is a Self-Governance tribe with an executed compact with the United States Department of Interior, and is eligible to develop and enter

into Self-Governance agreements with non-BIA programs pursuant to Title IV of the Indian Self-Determination Education and Assistance Act, to engage in,

and perform Programs, Services, Functions and Activities that may be performed by non-BIA agencies. As a Self-Governance tribe, the Tolowa Dee-ni’

negotiated an Annual Funding Agreement through a general agreement between the Nation and the Redwood National and State Parks.

CO-MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY

“The signing of the General Agreement assures

that cooperative management of ancestral lands in

the parks will be a top priority for the tribe and park managers.” Redwood National and State Parks and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

News Release, Nov. 23, 2015

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ currently maintain a general agreement with the National Park Service (NPS), Redwood National

Park; California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR), Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith

Redwoods State Park, Tolowa Dunes State Park, and Pelican State Beach. Co-management is the best path forward to

achieving common goals of education, and preserving and managing natural and cultural resources within the ancestral

territory of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ people. The development of co-management is the result of the steadfast application of

federal Indian law to federal and state agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes. There is a well-established

federal trust responsibility to the Country’s 567 federally recognized Indian tribes, and many states, including

California3, have recognized the importance of maintaining a government-to-government relationship. Pursuant to

Executive Order B-10-11, the Tribal Advisor oversees the government-to-government consultation between the State

administration and California’s Indian tribes. The co-management of California’s elk will allow the CDFW and

California’s tribes to define their relationship and best serve the stewardship of all aboriginal lands.

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2 Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Constitution Article I Sect. 5 (e).

3 In 2010, Governor Brown established the Governor’s Office of the Tribal Advisor pursuant to EO B-10-11.

Continued on page 7

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LEGISLATING A SOULUTION

“An act to amend Section 332 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to

Hunting.” Assembly Bill No. 1792

Since 2015, the Tribe has been in communication with State Assemblyman Jim Woods discussing the elk herds and problems they have posed on the land

owners in the Smith River area. The Tribal Administration sought the sponsorship of draft legislative language for the take of elk by the Tribe through the

allocation of elk tags through the State’s fish and game code Section 332.

On February 4, 2016 Assemblyman Woods introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1792 called, Elk Tags: Indian Tribes.

“The commission shall allocate a specific number of elk tags to federally-recognized Indian tribes in California for the purpose of cultural

or religious ceremonies or celebrations.”

Original AB 1792 Language

The original language was met with severe opposition from multiple groups within Assemblyman Woods’ constituency, and was fated to fail at the onset of

the introduction into the State Assembly. The intent of the legislation was not agreeable to all parties. The language proposed that the Tribe consent to the

jurisdiction of the State in the Tribal taking of elk. The Tribe’s goal is to establish Tribal regulation through the codification of a Harvest Resource

Management Code.

The Office of Self-Governance stepped in to work with Assemblyman Woods’ staff to save AB 1792, changing the purpose of the legislation significantly to

reflect the Tribal goal of co-management. Through several amendments, AB 1792 managed to pass through multiple committees, and was introduced to the

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water on June 9, 2016. The language passed and was placed on the Senate’s Consent Agenda on June 28, 2016.

“Upon request, to meet with individual federally recognized Native American tribes in California, including but not limited to, tribes

located within the Pacific Northwest of California, to discuss elk-related issues for elk located within the territory of the individual tribe.

Furthermore, the bill would require CDFW to work collaboratively and in good faith with the tribe to identify possible science-based

solutions.”

Amended AB 1792 Language

This is the first time in the Tribe’s history that a State Assemblymember has sponsored State legislation on behalf of the Nation. The process has been

considered a great success and option to maneuver through the political landscape of enacting State law for a shared benefit. The Tribe’s goal of co-

management can be achieved through the coordinated efforts of the Tribe and State. During this process CDFW Director Charles Bonham committed to the

Tribal and State co-management. At this time we are looking at building a system to achieve a successful co-management model that will meet both the

Tribe’s and State’s mission to look after the resources in a responsible manner.

Submitted by the Office of Self-Governance

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Dee-ni’ Day Vendor Application

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Srtaa~ Shvm (hii) Mvlh Ghee-saa-ghit-na : Good Food Makes Us All Healthy

LOGO ART CONTEST

Please help our community food project come up with a logo! The Srtaa~ Shvm (hii) Mvlh Ghee-saa-ghit na : Good Food Makes Us All

Healthy Project is in need of a culturally-appropriate, attractive, and meaningful logo to represent the project. This project seeks to increase the health of our community through building self-reliance skills around food and gardening and by installing community gardens and food forests. A food forest is a multi-layer permaculture design that combines fruit and nut trees with understory plants including bushes, vines, roots, and other perennial and annual crops to mimic a natural forest ecosystem made up of edible, medicinal, and useful plants.

Submissions will be due Friday, September 2 by 5:00 with the winners announced at Dee-ni’ Day the following weekend. The winner of the contest will receive some great gear featuring their logo, as well as a gift card. Submissions can be electronically made to [email protected], or can be mailed or dropped off to Erika Partee at the Community and Family Services Office at 110 W. 1st Street, Smith River, CA, 95567. Logo Art Competition Rules apply, and all submissions must be accompanied by an official entry form. Rules and entry form will be made available at the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Main Office on Rowdy Creek Road, the Community and Family Services Office, and on the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Community and Family Services Facebook Page. Rules and Entry Forms may also be obtained via e-mail or mail by contacting Erika Partee, Food and Garden Coordinator, at [email protected] or 707 954 9167. Shu’ shaa nin-la, and good luck!!

AUGUST PROJECT UPDATE

The Srtaa~Shvm (hii) Mvlh Ghee-saa-ghit-na : Good Food Makes Us All

Healthy Project needs your help! The community garden site at Sri’-srwvlh is in need of community volunteers to help with planting, weeding, and other routine maintenance. Come help and earn vegetables! This site will be primarily for community production and donation to the Howonquet Senior Nutrition Program. We will be holding weekly community volunteer days every Wednesday from 1-5 during which project staff will be on site to help guide volunteer work and answer any questions.

In other Smith River garden news, the Community and Family Services office demonstration garden has been producing routine harvests, which have been shared twice so far at open Council meetings. There are a number of herbs on site ready to harvest, so please drop on by! If you are interested in volunteering in the garden (including after hours or on weekends), helping out on harvest days, or any other involvement with the food forests and gardens project please do not hesitate to contact Erika Partee, Food and Garden Coordinator for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, at [email protected] or 707 954 9167.

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SAVE THE DATE

Camping will be available at

Shaa-xu’-xat (Rowdy Creek Park)

for vendors and stick game teams

coming from out of town. You

must call the Tribal Office at

707-487-9255 before 5pm on

September 8th to request

camping.

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Training Opportunity

New Employees

Hello, my name is Lawanda Haro. I

was born and raised here on the

West Coast of the California and

Oregon border. I am a member of

the Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono

Indians of California. Before

employed here at the Tolowa Dee-ni’

Nation Tribal Office as the Front

Desk Receptionist, I worked at a

small pharmacy in Gold Beach,

Oregon for four years. I look

forward to assisting, meeting and

greeting visitors of the Tolowa

Dee-ni’ Nation.

Dv-laa-ha~ (Hello),

My name is Wade Owen and I was recently given the opportunity to fill the position of TERO Director. I was raised on the reservation and stayed there until I decided to join the military. I served 10 years of active duty and continue to serve in the reserves. My goals as TERO Director are to continue to serve Tribal Members by helping to find employment, gaining work skills, meeting new employment needs, investigate employment rights violations and to improve the overall operation of TERO itself. Please, call or come by the TERO office periodically to update your profile with new information or job skills to help me fill open employment opportunities with Tribal Members.

Shu’ shaa nin-la (Thank you),

Wade A.I. Owen

TERO Director

My name is Angela Mouser, I was born in Santa Rosa, CA and raised in Crescent City, CA. Two and a half years ago I married my husband Trever Mouser, who is a tribal member of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. For the past year I worked at Lucky 7 Casino until I obtained employment at the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation tribal office as the Front Office Assistant.

Members of Tribal Council, staff and Tribal Youth Leadership Committee had

the opportunity to attend 3 days of training covering Tribal Council Roles and

Responsibilities, and Roberts Rules of Order. The training was held June 14-16

at Howonquet Hall Community Center.

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Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation held it’s 2nd Quarter All Staff Meeting on July 7, 2016. Elizabeth Wray, new Chief Executive Officer, was introduced to staff.

After a round of “Know Your Tribe” trivia, new staff as well as Summer Youth Employment Program employees were welcomed by Briannon Fraley,

Chief Governance Officer. Staff were recognized for years of service and received certificates from Denise Padgette, Tribal Council Vice-chair and

Councilor Marvin Richards. Troy Travis was given special recognition for 20 years of service.

2nd Quarter All Staff Meetings

Elizabeth Wray addressing staff New staff members were welcomed Summer Youth Employment Program workers

Troy Travis was recognized for 20 years of service

Lucky 7 Casino held it’s 2nd Quarter All Staff Meeting on July 14, 2016.

Loren Me’-lash-ne Bommelyn, Tribal Council Chairperson, and John Scott,

General Manger, recognized employees for their years of service, including 3

employees recognized for 20 years of service.

Left to Right: Marla Richards, Duane Walker, Carl James, Loren Bommelyn,

John Scott

Debbie Boardman receives

recognition from Briannon Fraley

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s

2nd Quarter Shu’ Na’rs-dvtlh-ne Award

Debbie Boardman is a tribal citizen employee who has

been a dedicated member of the Administration for five

years. Debbie was hired in March of 2011 as the front

office receptionist, and through her demonstrated skills,

attendance, and commitment to her job she was pro-

moted to Administrative Assistant in April of 2013. Dur-

ing her time in the front office area, she was selected to

be trained as back up for enrollment and the recording

secretary. Debbie demonstrated the qualities required

to be promoted to Recording Secretary in November of

2014, and has done an excellent job in this position.

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Peace & Dignity Journeys

In 1990, over 200 representatives of Indigenous nations from throughout the western hemisphere met for the first time in Quito, Ecuador.

There they witnessed the unfolding prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor. The inspiration of spiritual running to re-unite the nations of Turtle

Island surfaced from the elders. Elders from North, Central and South America remember and talked about a prophecy that foretold how we

will come together and reunite as one.. “We are like a body that was broken up into pieces and this body will come back together to be whole

again.” Peace & Dignity Journeys became part of that realization. Through Peace & Dignity Journeys, numerous and diverse indigenous nations

from throughout this continent can reunite and reclaim dignity for themselves through their traditions.

With each passing, Peace & Dignity Journeys makes an open invitation to runners from across the continent. Youth, elders, men, women are

all invited to participate as runners. Both native and non-native people who are committed to the preservation of Native American culture are

encouraged to participate. Runners may commit to run for as little as one day or the entire duration of the journey. Runners represent their

nations and communities and are expected to carry themselves in a proper manner.

Credit: peaceanddignity.org

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation hosted the Peace & Dignity Runners at Howonquet Hall on June 23-24, providing dinner and breakfast. Tribal and

community members were invited to run with them as they left Smith River on the next leg of their journey.

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Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Nutrition Center MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Chili Relleno Bake

2 Hamburger w/bun

3 Chicken Vegetable Soup

4 Chefs Salad

5 Breakfast

8 Pasta Salad

9 Elk w/gravy over Mashed Potatoes

10 Pork and Noodle Soup

11 Chicken Divan

12 Salisbury Steak

15 Soup and 1/2 Egg Salad Sandwich

16 Spaghetti

17 Clam Chowder

18 Hot Dog w/bun

19 Chicken Salad

22 Vegetable Alfredo w/pasta

23 Tuna Salad

24 Chicken and Rice Soup

25 Fish and Chips

26 Ground Beef Taco Salad

29 Quiche

30 Chicken ala King

31 Kale w/Italian Sausage Soup

Lunch served @ 12:00 pm Reserve Lunch @ 707-487-4463 Menu Subject to Change 101 Indian Court in Smith River Suggested donations: Elders 55+, $2 (some are free) Under 55, $7 Tai Chi - Every Wednesday, 12:30 pm BP/BS Checks—call CHR @ 487-0215, 464-2919, or 482-2181 RepChem 3rd Wednesday

Laa-nii-srvt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s

(August)

Hit a Home Run With Social Security

A home run is a highlight of any baseball game.

The fans cheer with excitement to see a player

rocket the ball into the stands. So, what are you

doing to prepare for your retirement home run?

Your goal should be to get past 1st, 2nd & 3rd

base and make it home with a hefty plate of

savings.

Social Security has many tools to help you

achieve financial security.

Take the first step and visit

www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The benefit

of having a my Social Security account is that it

gives you access to your personal Social Security

Statement, verification of correct earnings, and

an estimate of your early retirement benefits at

age 62, full retirement age of 66, and delayed

age at 70.

We protect your information by using security

features and strict identity verification to detect

fraud. In addition to using your personal my

Social Security account to prepare for a

comfortable retirement, you can visit

www.myra.gov. At myRA, you can access new

retirement savings options from the Department

of the Treasury. This service is designed for the

millions of Americans who struggle with saving

for retirement — it’s an easy and safe way to

help you take control of your future.

myRA is designed for people who don’t have a

retirement savings plan through their employer,

or are limited from other savings options. If your

employer provides a retirement savings plan,

such as a 401(k), learn more about that plan’s

potential for matching contributions or other

benefits.

Since myRA isn’t connected to any employer, it

allows workers to hold on to it when they move

to different jobs. myRA makes your money grow

faster than a traditional savings account.

Having both my Social Security and myRA

accounts in place, you’re guaranteed to hit a

home run in successfully planning for your

future. Learn more about all of your choices at

www.socialsecurity.gov.

Submitted by Social Security District Office,

Crescent City, California

Social Security Column

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount

http://www.myra.gov

http://www.socialsecurity.gov

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Justice Innovator of the Year

Judge Richard Blake, Chief Judge of Hoopa Valley Tribal Court (and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Court) and Board of Directors President of the National American Indian Court Judges Association, was honored at the NCJFCJ Annual Conference as Justice Innovator of the Year.

The Innovator of the Year Award honors someone who has inspired, sponsored, promoted, or led an innovation or accomplishment of national significance in juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect, family law, and/or domestic violence.

Judge Blake has been a tireless advocate for tribal court judges and has been involved in amazing work in his own Tribe, leading the way in innovative practices in all areas of the law. The work he has done and the sacrifices he has made have been inspirational to many. It is great to see him being recognized on a national level for his efforts.

Congratulations Judge Blake (and his gorgeous daughter who stole the show).

Story and photo credit: Victoria Sweet, Nikki Campbell: Turtle Talk blog (Michigan State University College of Law)

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Maa~-xuslh-ghalh Sri'-lhxvn (Birthday Happy) Laa-nii-srvt-naa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (August)

Elaine Allen Tamra Alvord Justin Arlandson Mary Ault Melinda Baines Gerald Balcom, Jr. Callysta Balcom Kira Balcom Christopher L. Barr Kaylee Bartow Debi Batini Brandon Bentley Haley Blaise Ernest Boardman San-t’as Bommelyn Tayshu Bommelyn Alea Bravo Dawn Brown Eric Brundin Marta Brundin Kara Brundin-Miller Zane Brunner Monacco Bruschi Noah Calvery Christina Carlile Aden Carpenter Jody Carr Trevor Carter Jadelin Castellaw Clint Chapman Michael Chisman Jimmie Coenen

Madison Coenen Zoey Cornelis Raymond L. Criteser William Dillard, Jr. Darcy Dobrec Katie Domas Tiffany Early Dustin Evanow Bruce Evans Jazlynn Everts Beverally Feinstein Adelaide Ficcadenti Landon Finigan Kevin Fisher Danyel Foster Liberty Fouts McKenzie Fulton Angel Garcia Nichelle Gardner Rip Gardner Asher Giovannetti Amanda Gochanour 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 Jet James Kara James Melissia 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 Daniel Livingston Dewayne Lopez Jennavecia Lopez Lacey Lopez Logan Lopez S-we-le Lopez Sey-Gup Lopez

Siobhan Lopez Henry Luerra III Christine Marini Joell Marini 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.I. Owen Donald Payne Jr. Rachel Payne-Smith Dean Perry Jack Petrie Jimmy Phillips Jr. Robert Phillips James Pittman Jason Pittman Jesse Pittman Mary Pittman Channing Porter Joshua Porter Shelly Pulsifer Tee-me’ Reed Kimberly Ricetti Allen Richards

James P. Richards Jesse Richards Jr. Jon Richards Randall R. Richards Caroline Rios Marissa Rogers Golden Rule Sierra Rule Alexis Rutter Samantha Sampels 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

M/S/C (Giovannetti/Thompson) 4-0-2 Motion to approve the 2016 #716 Maintenance Budget Ày~: Sullivan, Giovannetti, Richards, Thompson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette, McCallum

M/S/C (Thompson/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve the 2016 #760 Housing Budget Ày~: Sullivan, Giovannetti, Richards, Thompson, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Giovannetti/Thompson) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter of support for ChargePoint’s California Express Corridor Project, with location of

charging stations to be determined

Ày~: Sullivan, Giovannetti, Richards, Thompson, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Thompson/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve four additional street lights for South Indian Road project.. Tribe is responsible for future

maintenance of lights


Council Attendance and Motions—June 2016 June 7, 2016 Special Meeting Loren Bommelyn-Council Travel-Dene Languages Conference

June 14, 2016 Executive Meeting

June 14, 2016 Regular Meeting

All Councilors present

Leann McCallum-Absent-Personal

June 21, 2016 Special Meeting Denise Padgette, Joseph Giovannetti, Leann McCallum-Council Travel-California

Fish and Wildlife Commission Tribal Committee Meeting

June 28, 2016 Regular Meeting Scott Sullivan, Joseph Giovannetti, Jeri Thompson-Council Travel-National Con-

gress of American Indians Conference

Continued on page 18

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Smith River Fire Protection District Needs Volunteers

M/S/C (Sullivan/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve leaving utility poles above ground on South Indian Road and beautify Mouth of Smith River

Overlook with available funding


M/S/C (Sullivan/McCallum) 4-0-2 Motion to direct Council Chairperson to sign updated documentation for Title IV-E Plan

Ày~: Sullivan, Giovannetti, Richards, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette, Thompson

M/S/C (Padgette/McCallum) 6-0-1 Motion to approve amending the 2015 Child Care Development Plan to provide child care assistance to tribal citizens

in Humboldt County, for state licensed day care centers

Ày~: Sullivan, Giovannetti, Richards, Thompson, Padgette, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Bommelyn

M/S/C (McCallum/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve FY2016 Child Count Declaration of 336 Indian children under age 13 residing on or near the

reservation or service area


M/S/C (Sullivan/Thompson) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Budget #700 Tribal General Fund


M/S/C (Sullivan/Thompson) 6-0-1 Motion to approve contract with Elizabeth Wray, for Chief Executive Officer position


M/S/C (Richards/Thompson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve 50% discount at House of Howonquet for all Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Lucky 7 Casino and

Howonquet Lodge employees, from one hour before to one hour after shift. Must show employee ID.

‘Aye: Sullivan, Richards, Thompson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Bommelyn

M/S/C (Thompson/Sullivan) 3-0-1 Motion to approve purchase of on-demand water heater for Howonquet Lodge


M/S/C (Sullivan/Richards) 3-0-1 Motion to approve contract with IGT for conversion of two video machines


M/S/C (Thompson/Sullivan) 3-0-1 Motion to approve contract with IGT conversions of two video machines


M/S/C (Sullivan/Thompson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve grant application for Duration Full Day, Full Year Head Start funding


M/S/C (Sullivan/Thompson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Chairman signing COLA denial letter to Office of Head Start


M/S/C (Thompson/Sullivan) 3-0-1 Motion to approve contract CT-1610-0760, as presented with necessary changes with Elizabeth Wray including

admin fees and health insurance


M/S/C (Sullivan/Richards) 3-0-1 Motion to approve $2,000 modification to contract CT-1630-0746 with Jarlath Caldwell to provide implementation

services for the Food and Garden Grant Program


M/S/C (Sullivan/Thompson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve contract CT- 1620-0759 with S&S Electrical Contractors for quarterly system maintenance


M/S/C (McCallum/Richards) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 16-23 American Indian Education Center Funding Application

Àye~: Richards, Padgette, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Bommelyn

M/S/C (Padgette/McCallum) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 16-24 Certification and Publishment of the Amendment to the Tribe’s Constitution as

Brought Forth by Vote by the Tribal Members May 21, 2016

Àye~: Richards, Padgette, McCallum Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Bommelyn

If you are interested in becoming a

volunteer firefighter, call Smith River Fire

Protection District at 707-487-5621.

Smith River Fire Protection District, along with other

local agencies responded to a fire on the beach

below Howonquet Hall on June 24, 2016.

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Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)

Community & Family Services is in search of

Tribal Citizens who are 2016 graduates.

If you are a Tribal Citizen graduating or if you know of a

Tribal Citizen graduating from 8th grade, 12th grade or

College level, please contacts us no later than June 3rd

2016. We will add you to our graduation list. Graduates

who contact after this date may not receive a certificate

and gift, but will still be honored.

Please keep an eye out for our Dee-ni’ Night flyer. This

flyer will have information regarding graduation

honoring time, date and location.

Contact Margaret Arias at CFS Phone: 707-487-9255 ext. 1127 Email: [email protected]

August 1-5 UIHS Summer Camp

August 5-6 Nee-dash

August 11-14 McQuillen Brush Dance

August 19-28 White Deer Skin Dance

(Weitchpec)

August 20-21 Salmon Festival

August 21-28 Deer Skin Boat Dance

August 24-28 Lake Prairie

(Dance Protocol)

September 1-4 Pik-ya-vish

September 7-16 Jump Dance (Pecwan)

September 10 Dee-ni’ Day

TENTATIVE SUMMER DANCE SCHEDULE

NOTICE

The August

9th Regular

Council

Meeting is

cancelled due

to lack of

quorum.

Program Ends August 12, 2016.

Meals are served at Community &

Family Services, 110 W. First St,

Suite C, Smith River

Rez Boyz…champions of the 2016 Del Norte County Firecracker

Slowpitch Softball Tournament. The tournament was held July

2nd-3rd at Pyke Field in Crescent City, CA.

Congratulations to Cody, John, Miles, Kirby, Josh and tribal

members: Troy Travis, Tyler Travis, JR Richards, Dirk O’Reilley,

Layton O’Reilley and Wade Owen.

ATTENTION DEL NORTE AND CURRY COUNTY STUDENTS

Community & Family Services and the Higher Education Committee have

once again received Johnson O’Malley funding for school supplies for

students in Del Norte and Curry County.

Gift cards for school supplies will be given out at

Community & Family Services, 110 First Street, Smith

River, August 15th through September 23rd.

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Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

140 Rowdy Creek Rd

Smith River, CA 95567

LAA-NII-SRVT-NAA-TA NUM-NII~-MA~S (AUGUST) 2016 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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