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By Roger JackTribune Journalist
Jim Smith of Nespelem has ended his twenty-eight years of employment with the Colville Tribes as of November 29th. A dinner was held in his honor at the Nespelem Community Center sponsored by Fish and Wildlife, his last employers for the Tribe. Fifty friends, relatives, and colleagues attended the gathering, mc’d by Randy Friedlander, interim director of Fish and Wildlife. “We owe a lot of debt and gratitude to this man,” Friedlander said, “For all the hard work he’s done for the tribes. He’s worked in the mental health program, championing the tribal member’s causes; he’s worked in the tribal police department, trying to make the reservation a safe place to work and live; and he’s worked in the ish and wildlife program, protecting our resources for the future of our tribe. These are some of the jobs he’s held and the impact he’s made in each position resonates today. He’s held many other job titles besides these.”
That was just the opening statement. Soy Redthunder gave the opening prayer. “Retirement is something not taken lightly,” he said. “It can come as a blessing to the one retiring because of the hard work he’s put into his job, and it can come as if opening a door to a new beginning. As Indian people, our jobs are never inished. As we grow into this older age, not old age, just older age, we look upon our tribe, our youth, and our future as a tribe to see where we can help make improves that will beneit us all now in the future. And I’m sure that’s something our retiree will do. Maybe he’ll sit back and enjoy life for a while before deciding to go back to work either as a volunteer or again the paid workforce just to keep busy.” He offered
prayers to the Creator and thanked the cooks and hosts for the meal.
A f t e r m o s t p e o p l e finished their meals, Joe Somday, Keller district councilman and chairman of the Natural Resources Commit tee , o ffe red a few words and presented Jim with a Circle of Life Pendleton blanket. Randy Friedlander presented him with a beaded eagle feather, and his co-workers gave him a gift card from Cabela’s.
“Growing up in Inchelium I have always had a hard work ethic,” Jim addressed his well-wishers. “I learned most of that from my folks, Charlie and Cecelia Smith; what I didn’t get from them, I got from my brother John and my sister Jane. They taught me a lot when the folks weren’t around. John was always challenging me one way or another. He was a few years older, so just because I came so late in his life, he made me pay it. We did a lot of interesting things. One time he made a chariot out of an old wagon and hitched it to a horse and who had to ride it?”
“We were raised on a farm with horses, cattle, chickens and all the other animals. We farmed the land and learned to read the elements as to when to plant crops, harvest, and store. But some winters came early and wiped us out, or ran too late to plant. But we had to go by what came our way. We learned not to get too aggravated by it, just go with it. Other days down the road might be better. Life
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December 10, 2012
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Jim Smith Retirement
By Roger Jack
Tribune Journalist
After about four and one
half months of construction,
the Nespelem School Loop
Bridge finally opened to
traffic in mid-November.
The bridge, which was
several decades old, had
deteriorated from heavier
and heavier vehicle usage
over the years and asphalt
collapse was deemed unsafe
for vehicle and foot trafic by the Tribe’s Department of
Transportation. At a cost of
about one million dollars of
federal stimulus monies, the
old bridge was demolished
and a new bottomless arch
culvert constructed by
Cates and Erb, a native
construction company out of
Omak. The bridge connects
downtown Nespelem with
the Nespelem Grade School
and outlying area. In addition
to the new bridge, the road
appears a little wider and a
sidewalk was constructed
from the crosswalk on
Highway 155 to the school
for pedestrian safety as well.
Attending a inal inspection of the bridge on November
28th were Jason Palmer
from Colville Roads, John
Lavadore and Tom Talbott
from the Northwest Regional
ofice, Leah Cate of Cates & Erb, and Franco Yazzie.
The group discovered some
work that needs to be done
to bring the bridge up to
their standards, but hopes
Cates and Erb will meet their
contractual agreement soon.
Nespelem School Loop
Bridge
was hard then. Disciplined. Thing weren’t handed to you on a silver platter. You had to work hard to get ahead. When I started working for pay, it was for a dollar an hour. If I got to work forty hours, I got forty dollars! But that was a lot of money in those days. Maybe my brother and I got hired on to buck bales or herd cattle from one range to another or build fences for neighbors. We did whatever work we could get and we were happy. We helped out with what our family needed to buy.”
“I did my time in the military. I went to a recruiting office to look into the possibility of joining up, two days later I was already in boot camp and learning to jump out of airplanes. Six months after that I was in Vietnam. I was there for a while. When I came home I wanted to work for the Tribe. And I was lucky to get jobs in places I wanted to work. I wanted to help people, so I worked in mental health for a while, but I wanted to get out of doors more and
landed a job in the police department. I thought that was the job to have; but then the ish and wildlife program started back in the seventies and offered me a job there. I thought that was the life. I was outdoors all the time. I was working where I loved to work. And I was getting paid for it. I thought that was the life. Twenty-eight years later, is it twenty-eight years already? It doesn’t seem like it. But I guess when you’re doing what you love to do, time passes quickly. I love giving back to my people and the land as much as I can. Money never mattered to me. I never made a lot of money. To me, doing what you can to give back to your people and country is what should matter most. Preserve what you can for future generations to come, especially work ethic. If you have that, you can go a long way in life, and making a lot of money won’t matter, especially if it’s for the people.”
Congratulations, Jim, enjoy your retirement!
By Roger JackTribune Journalist
Al l Colv i l l e Tr iba l s taff was invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on November 19th a t the Nespelem Community Center. The new executive director was introduced at the gathering and took the helm. Tribal member, Francis Somday, served in the same capacity many years ago and has
since worked many similar positions with Oregon tribes
that have become quite
prosperous. He welcomed
the staff to the dinner and
introduced many of the ten,
twenty, and thirty years plus
employees of the Tribe with
a congratulatory applause.
The dinner opened with
a prayer and enthusiastic
diners lined up all the way
around the gynasium loor. Welcome back, Mr. Somday.
Tribal Employees
Thanksgiving
We wish every Tribal Member
and all Tribal Employees a
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. Sharing this time
with your family members
and friends is a gift that is
everlasting. Those of you who
will be traveling, it is our wish
that you travel safely and enjoy
your Holiday Season!
From Administration to all Tribal Members and Employees:
HONORING OUR WARRIORS - Members of the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 114 gathered with community members on Nov. 11th, to honor all veterans during a wreath laying ceremony held at the Colville Tribes Veterans Monument. A Veterans Pow Wow was also held at the Nespelem Community Center on Nov. 9 & 10, honoring all who served.
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Dear Tribal members,
I send my best wishes for
the holiday season. I was at
the church for a meeting and
the ladies were discussing
the bags of candy given
out at Christmas. This is a
tradition that has been in
Nespelem for years. My
mother tells me that this was
a big treat (back in the day),
because you didn’t often
get these things; she even
looked forward to the orange
in every bag. I believe this
bag is symbolic of our past
and still has warm memories
today. When I was growing
up, I remember ice sickles
from the house, winters
with lots of snow, sleigh
riding for hours, socks for
gloves, standing next to
the wood stove for warmth
and midnight mass with
the ent ire community.
Traditions and gathering
with friends and family is
the spirit of Christmas.
I send my congratulations
to Quail and Steve in your
union of marriage. Quail will
be addressing the council to
support gay marriage and
educate on the history of
the two spirited, which was
historically accepted. It is
without question, I support
individuals rights to live
in freedom, to live without
prejudice.
I have attended several
meetings in the state on
Affordable Health Care
Act, which is being called
Obama Care. Here is an
update from Healthcare.
gov: In addition to speciic prov i s ions benef i t ing
eligible American Indians
and Alaska Natives, the
Affordable Care Act gives
new rights and beneits. For example:
*State-based Health
Exchanges: the law creates
what is known as state-based
health exchanges. Through
an exchange, individuals
and small businesses can
purchase health insurance
coverage.This will give the
ability to comparison shop
and choose the affordable
insurance option that is most
appropriate.
* No Cost-sharing or Co-
payments: Certain American
Indians and Alaska Natives
w h o p u r c h a s e h e a l t h
insurance through the
exchange do not have to
pay co-pays or other cost-
sharing if their income is
under 300 percent of the federal poverty level, which
is roughly $66,000 for a family of four ($83,000 in Alaska).
* Va l u e o f H e a l t h
Services Cannot Be Taxed:
The value of health services
and benefits from IHS-
funded health programs or
Tribes will be excluded from
an individual’s gross income
so it cannot be taxed.
* Medicaid Expansion:
Health insurance reform
also expands Medicaid
coverage to individuals with
incomes up to 133% of
poverty level (about $30,000 for a family of four). This
provides more American
I n d i a n s a n d A l a s k a
Natives an opportunity for
coverage while expanding
the opportunity for Indian
health programs’ third-party
collections.
* Closing the Donut
Hole: For individuals who
have Medicare Part D drug
coverage, IHS, Indian tribes
or tribal organization, or
urban Indian organization
spending will count toward
the annual out-of-pocket
threshold in the donut hole as
of January 1, 2011. Starting in 2011, individuals with this coverage will receive
a 50% discount on brand-name drugs in the donut
hole and will pay less for
their generic Part D drugs
in the donut hole. By 2020, the coverage gap will be
closed, meaning there will
be no more “donut hole,”
and individuals will only
pay 25% of the costs of
their drugs until they reach
the yearly out-of-pocket
spending limit.
* R e i m b u r s e m e n t s
from Third Parties: Third
party reimbursements from
Medicare, Medicaid, the
Children’s Health Insurance
P r o g r a m ( C H I P ) a n d
private insurance help IHS
fund needed health care
services. The provisions of
the new law that improve
r e i m b u r s e m e n t s a n d
strengthen these programs
will also benefit Indian
health programs.
* Reauthorization of
the Indian Health Care
Improvement Act Within
t h e A f f o r d a b l e C a r e
Act: The Indian Health
Care Improvement Act
Reauthorization (IHCIA)
helps American Indians
and Alaska Natives as
well. The Indian Health
Care Improvement Act,
which authorizes health
care services for American
Indians and Alaska Natives
through the Indian Health
Service, was originally
approved by Congress in
1976 and last reauthorized
in 2000. The Affordable C a r e A c t m a k e s t h e
reauthorization of this law
permanent and authorizes
new programs within the
Indian Health Service to
ensure the service is more
equipped to meet its mission
to raise the health status
of American Indians and
Alaska Natives to the
highest level.
I want the tribal members
o f C o u l e e D a m a n d
Elmer City to know that
the City of Coulee Dam
is proposing a new Waste
Water Treatment Plant,
which will substantially
raise (if not double) the
cost of your water bill. This
matter is being addressed in
Community Development,
and I will keep you posted.
I encourage those impacted
to attend meetings at the
Coulee Dam City Hall.
We, the CBC, continue to
get questions on the balance
of the $193 million, and
I will continue to report
Dear Tribal Members,I hope this letter inds you
and your families well! My intent is to open by honoring a few critical programs and one speciic tribal member, subsequently; it ends on a personal note.
Respect and honor: Another horriic catastrophe, we must remember those that generate pride and unite our communities. For example, the Mission Fire. I want to publically thank al l f i ref ighters , emergency response teams, law enforcement, history and archeology programs and volunteers! Families that were victims of this ire experienced irst-hand community generosity, (e.g., hosted fundraisers, entertainment, donated auction items, food, time, space and funds, etc.). I was emotionally moved when an East Omak Elementary student Jayden-Jo Myles Tonasket donated cherished personal items to a silent auction. He participated in the event and bid on auction items. This young man is a prime example of our future leaders; Jayden, thank you. Please, keep giving and learning! You will be a great leader some day! This one act of generosity symbolizes the thousands across our reservation. We are a giving people. I’m reminded of my parent’s home, always open to anyone. They raised a
few of their brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. I don’t know of anyone turned away. Let us be thankful for such generosity, wise teaching, and honor our children, youth, elders and families during this holiday season.
On November 19th, CBC and Administration sponsored a “Honoring Employees Luncheon.” John Sirois and Sneena Brooks sang a honor song, some shared messages of thanks to rigorous work ethics and years of tribal service. We are striving to bridge this communication gap between CBC, Administration and tribal employees. I believe the luncheon was a success considering the positive feedback from employees and managers. I want a shout out to Councilwoman N a n c y J o h n s o n f o r coming up with the idea. Remember, an “idea is worth nothing, the execution is worth everything.” Great Execution, Nancy and CBC/Administration Staff Helpers! We hope for more CBC/Admin/Employee g a t h e r i n g s w h e r e a s , employees get a chance to share their ideas! We strive to develop and strengthen our 21st century workforce without losing our values and identity!
Personal update: I don’t defend or speak publicly about my “personal ,”
family, health issues, etc, nonetheless, I believe it’s my obligation considering my public position. Regrettably, I’ve been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, (thyroid papillary carcinoma). On November 5th, I had a thyroidectomy at Sacred Heart Hospital; I was down for a week, light duty the next and back to work November 15th with much less energy. All is good, the prognosis is excellent, a pathology report presented no abnormal cells, and lymph nodes appear healthy. I publically announced this update Thursday, November 29th at the Omak District Meeting. My family and I are very thankful to be blessed with such great news! As a follow-up, I will have “one” treatment within the next few months, after some healing. Again, much love and thanks to all that sent flowers, prayers and blessings. My last shout out is to Rick, my husband and best friend, aka Dad and Papa! We’ve been married 37 years; together for 41. You are my favorite nurse/doctor/healer in the whole wide world! You are loved from the depths of my soul. How rich I am: thank you.
In closing, I will be sharing a formal update from Education & Employment Committee as wel l as Executive Secretary Duties. Please be safe and no text and driving!!
on progress. We take this
responsibility seriously
and will work thoroughly,
carefully and always with
the membership in mind.
The breakdown is: 50% Sustainable Fund, 30% Restoration, 10% Land Purchase, 4% Community
D e v e l o p m e n t , 2 . 5 %
Language Endowment, 2.5%
Health & Human Services, and 1% Permanent Fund.
The 50% Sustainable Fund is designed to only spend
the interest earned annually
leaving the principal intact.
Second, we can get a better
rate of return from where it
is now. We must maximize
a revenue stream for future
generations. We have an
Investment Commit tee
made of 7 members, 6 of
whom are tribal members,
to recommend to our
Management and Budget
Committees on investment
of this money.
We have developed a
task force/team, appointed
by our Executive Director,
to make recommendations
to our Natural Resources
Committee. Our plan is
to restore our forests and
employ our tribal members.
The 30% is a beginning to restoring our forest.
The primary focus of the
10% Land Purchase is to buy back the elders’ land. With
the remaining funding we
have economic development
opportunities of gaming,
convenient stores, timber,
and water. We too must
purchase our aboriginal
traditional lands. A Land
Purchase Sub-Committee,
under Natural Resources,
has been formed to prioritize
how we spend the Land
Purchase Fund.
The 4% Community
Development will be spent
according to each district
decision. We will meet with
our district to seek input and
direction how this money
will be spent.
The 2.5% Language
Endowment will be invested
with the annual interest spent
to preserve and enhance our
respective languages. A Health Task force,
s imilar to the Natural R e s o u r c e s i s b e i n g established to develop a comprehensive health plan. The group is pulling health data together and is planning to administer a community health needs assessment; we have all witnessed the devastation of the health disparities and challenges on the reservation and we will work for positive change. Our human resources are of high priority.
The 1% Permanent Fund is similar to a personal 401K. The 1% is only a beginning. We will leave all the interest earned for this account within the account. It is all of our responsibility to improve the health of our people and our forests. It is all of our responsibility to ensure we are progressing forward as a Tribe. I believe we can bring about positive change.
I want to thank Short, C r e s s m a n & B u rg e s s (Attorney firm) for their generous dona t ion o f $ 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 d o l l a r s t o purchase Christmas gifts for children on the reservation. I thank Kathy Moses for
her commitment and service to the membership. Kathy was there during the wind storm, ires, Veterans’ Day and is actively involved in supporting good causes f o r t h e m e m b e r s h i p ! Dan Nanamkin is also
instrumental in promoting
community gatherings on
the reservation. He often
works without a budget and
goes out and asks for support
to promote community
events. My appreciation
to Nancy Montes who is
a retired teacher for her
con t inued ac t iv i ty in
giving to the children and
community. She is there at
most funeral leading music.
She coordinates Catechism
at the church and volunteers
at school lunch. This is only
a glimpse of what the above
named individuals do in our
community.
I thank Wendell George
for his kind words in the
last Tribune. Thank you to
the Tribal members who
keep the Colville Business
Council in your prayers.
I appreciate the many of
times members have told
me they are praying. I am
only and instrument. I feel
the presence and protection
of your prayers.
I pray your Holiday
season is blessed with family
gatherings and good health!
Respectfully,
Nancy Johnson
COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
Is recruiting for vacant positions
For more information, please log onto the Tribes website at:
www.colvilletribes.com or e-mail:
jobs@colvilletribes.com You may contact the
Tribes’ Human Resources Office at:
Post Office Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155 Toll Free: (800) 506-9434 - Fax: (509) 634-2864
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 TRIBAL TRIBUNE 3TRIBAL NEWS
• Historically, gray wolves were driven to near extinction in the lower 48 states. While few survived, others have since been reintroduced in Yellowstone but not on the Colville Reservation. The most common cause of death for wolves is conlict with people over livestock losses.
• Gray wolves were o r i g i n a l l y l i s t e d a s endangered throughout the U.S. in 1974 under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).
• Wild gray wolves are not considered dangerous to humans; however, they are intelligent, large and powerful animals tha t deserve respect.
• Gray wolves are social animals that live in nuclear families consisting of a mated pair, their offspring and occasionally adopted immature wolves.
• A successful wolf breeding pair is deined as an adult male and female with at least two pups that survive until the end of the year. When a pair mates, they usually continue to be a pair until one dies.
• Mating season is from January to March, and a litter size can average four to six pups. Pups are born blind, defenseless and weigh about one pound. The pack cares for the pups until they mature at about 10 months of age. Most packs produce one litter annually.
• Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection
for their family unit.
• Wolves travel and hunt
What is the difference between a gray wolf and a coyote?
GRAY WOLVES (adult) COYOTES (adult)
LENGTH: 4.5 to 6.5 feet 3.6 to 4.4 feet
HEIGHT (at the shoulder):
26 to 32 inches
16 to 20 inches
WEIGHT:
60 to 115 lbs
20 to 50 lbs
COLOR: buff tans grizzled with gray and black, but can also be black or white
gray or reddish brown with rusty legs, feet and ears, and whitish throat and belly
EARS:
rounded, relatively short
pointed, relatively long
MUZZLE:
large and blocky
petite and pointed
Reprinted with permissionBy K.C. MehaffeyWenatchee World staff
writerBRIDGEPORT — The
irst salmon hatchery on the Columbia River designed with the latest scientific r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n how to avoid weakening the naturally spawning populations is 80 percent complete and will begin producing ish in the spring.
Promised to American Indian tribes decades ago, the Chief Joseph Hatchery is located directly across the river from Chief Joseph Dam — where each year salmon still return only to bump their heads against the massive concrete structure that prevents them from continuing their journey to spawn in tributaries northeast of Bridgeport.
Unlike the dams below it, there is no ish passage at the second-largest power-producing dam on the Columbia, second only to Grand Coulee Dam above it.
But with this hatchery, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will bring thousands of ish back to a corner of their 1.4 million-acre reservation below the dam, where they can gather surplus ish, and provide tribal members and others across the region with new ishing opportunities.
The $49 million hatchery is funded by the Bonneville Power Administration. It will produce some 1.9 million spring and summer chinook each year.
Tribal leaders and oficials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the facility Tuesday — from the ladders where returning hatchery salmon will be captured, through the incubation and rearing stations, to the runways and holding ponds on this 15-acre site owned by the Corps.
“This is an example of the
tribe taking charge of its own destiny,” Col. Bruce Estok, the Corps’ Seattle District Commander, said after the tour. “This has got to be the best hatchery in the state or the Paciic Northwest right now. We’re proud to work with you on it.”
Northwestern Division Commander Col. Anthony Funkhouser added, “It’s not just about the tribe. There are so many other people who will beneit from this project,” including all the fishermen from the ocean clear up to Bridgeport, as well as several other American Indian tribes with whom the Colvilles are sharing their returns.
Depending on returns,
ish managers believe tens of thousands of additional
summer chinook will be
available for harvest in
the Pacific Ocean from
Vancouver to Alaska, and
in the lower and upper
Columbia River as a result
of the hatchery.Joe Peone, director of
the Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife Department, said of the 2.9 million chinook raised at the facility, the tribe is expecting between 12,000 and 15,000 chinook salmon to return in surplus of what they need for production.
Before they get there, fishermen all along the Columbia River system will have an opportunity to ish for these hatchery salmon, he noted.
Once it’s opened, the hatchery will include an interpretive center with informat ion about the hatchery and Colville Tribes, and a walking trail that loops through the property.
Vis i to rs migh t a l so see tribal fishermen using traditional dip nets and hoop nets from new dock-like scaffolds to be built along the shoreline.
Hatchery manager Pat Phillips said what’s special
about this project is it’s the
irst hatchery designed under
new speciications laid out by the Hatchery Scientiic Review Group.
Under Congressional
direction, the panel of
independent sc ient is t s
analyzed hatcheries in the
Paciic Northwest and came up with recommendations for
preserving the wild genetics
of naturally spawning salmon
while allowing for hatchery
production.
Phillips said among other
measures, at least three-
fourths of the returning
hatchery salmon will be
harvested, to prevent a large
number of hatchery fish
from genetically mixing with
naturally-spawned ish.The project also includes
two acclimation ponds at
Omak and Riverside, each
of which can rear up to
400,000 chinook for release into the Okanogan River.
A weir on the lower part of
the Okanogan will help the
tribe capture hatchery ish returning there.
Sixty-six people are
currently employed on the
hatchery’s construction
work, and once it’s inished, it will employ 11 full-time
workers, many of whom
are tribal members with
recently-completed college
degrees.
Chief Joseph Hatchery
is one of four hatcheries
authorized for construction
when Grand Coulee Dam
eliminated salmon from
surrounding rivers on the
reservation. The Winthrop,
Entiat and Leavenworth
h a t c h e r i e s w e r e a l l
completed.
Tribal chairman John
Sirois said there’s a huge
excitement among tribal
members about the ishing opportunities as well as the
distribution of surplus ish — both fresh and frozen —
to members and other tribes.
H e s a i d h e o f t e n
fishes at the Leavenworth
hatchery, but now will have
opportunities closer to his
home in Omak.
“We just can’t wait until it
gets opened,” he said.
in packs, which include the
mother and father wolves,
their pups and several
other subordinate or young
wolves. The dominant
female and male are the pack
leaders. They track and hunt
prey, choose den sites and
establish the pack’s territory.
Their home can range from
50 to 700 square miles. • They can run up to 40
miles per hour for short
periods of time.
• They may live up to 13 years in the wild and 15
years in captivity. They can
grow from 4.5 to 6.5 feet
from nose to tip of tail, and
weigh approximately 60 to 115 pounds (in Alaska
they can reach 145 pounds).
Males are typically heavier
and taller than females. They
have thick fur to help them
survive a variety of climates,
and they shed their coats
in the summer when the
temperatures are warmer.
• The webbing between each toe allows them to
move easily regardless of
the type of terrain they are
on. They have very large feet
so they are able to shift how
their weight is distributed,
which helps them when they
are walking on snow so they
don’t sink.
• Experts believe the wolf helps bring order and balance
to the ecosystems. Wolves
have been known to promote
herd health by hunting the old,
weak and sick. They primarily
feed on ungulates or hoofed
animals like elk, deer, moose
and caribou. Two wolves are
capable of bringing down a
large deer or elk. They are
opportunistic feeders and will
eat beaver, rabbits, birds, ish and other small prey. They are
also scavengers and often eat
animals that have died. A wolf
needs three to ive pounds of meat a day to survive.
• Wolves communicate through barks, whines and
growls to howls and use a
variety of non verbal forms
of communication within their
pack. They can be aggressive
towards other wolf packs,
howling to inform others not
to come into their territory.
• They will mark their territory with urine and scents
and roll around on the ground
and rub against trees to release
their scent.
Facts About Gray Wolves
Wi Xast Sputa- Nespelem
Community Center Holiday Newz
n ReviewzFirs t of a l l , I hope
everyone likes the newest
addition to our community
center, our roadside reader
board. It helps get the word
out about upcoming events.
This project has been in the
works for several years. A
little funding here and there
and completing permits as
they were needed has made
this a very long task. I am
grateful for funding from
Tribal Health, TANF, Tribal
Police Department, and help
from Public Works, Connie
at Planning, Nespelem
Valley Electric and Signs
Now. The signs will inform
people of upcoming events
here at our community center
and inform of closures, youth
events and community
emergencies.
Coming up next week
wi l l be our f i rs t ever
Winter Camp. What is this
camp about? The thinking
behind this camp was in
consideration of our winter
camps way back in the day
when, as a people, we settled
in for the long winter season.
We helped one another and
shared with one another. It
was a time for knowledge
to be passed down from
our elders to our youth in
way of ceremonies, legends,
language and talking. It was
a time of learning, a time of
survival and a time when we
grew stronger as a nation.
So with this camp, we
will pass on knowledge in
such traditional and modern
as well spiritual gifts such
the past few years and the
gym has been jam packed.
This year if anyone is wishing
to do any Christmas type skit,
song or performance get with
me ASAP so I can get you in
on the schedule. Yes, this year
looks like Santa has told me
all the boys and girls have
been very good and he plans
to make another appearance
at the Community Center. He
says any elves out there who
have gifts for good boys, girls
or elders please make sure
you get them to here before
December 20th! The pot luck dinner will begin at 6 pm
,Thursday, December 20th right here at the ol’ Nespelem
Community Center. There
will be peace in the world.
I am thankful for Anna
Jack and her cooks from the
long house to help us out with
our meals I really thank them
and everyone who has came
to all our planning meetings
and helped put these ideas
together. In the next Tribune
I will acknowledge all the
helpers and hope to get photos
of our events.I wish to thank Mario
Redstar, Adam Bearcub and Raynee St. Pierre for taking their time to teach the youth basketball here every evening. How joyful it is just to watch all the kids have fun and playing basketball it really lifts up your heart. I also like to thank Mr. Ricky Gabriel for helping me get the evening fun MMA class started. We teach Mon-Weds starting at 6pm. We have a lot of kids who come to class and we teach them the fundamentals of protection and exercise. To RESPECT one another and respect one self is taught in our gym, and I wish to thank Ricky for his valuable time. Class
is open to all beginners who want to come have fun, learn and get it. We have an advanced class that follows this class, for ighters in training.
Lem lempt to everyone for taking time to read my articles in the Tribal
Tribune. I have enjoyed sharing our news here with you. This winter you will see more art work up in the Center. This place is like a home to me, I enjoy my job here and am thankful to have an opportunity to offer something positive for our people.
I am always open to your suggestions, constructive criticism and help of all sorts. I have learned one man cannot do much by himself but with the help and support of others they become stronger and can
do greater things.
Dan Nanamkin
Hatchery tour offers
irst glimpse of state-of-the-art facility
as beading, Indian foods,
survival foods, storytelling,
sewing, tee pee set up, hunter
and trapper skills, ire making and survival skills and we
will concentrate on healing
our spirit with ceremonies
such as our Native American
Church, Shaker Church,
various missionary groups,
talking circles, testimonies,
inspirational speakers, men
and women’s sweats and
prayer.
It is a time to heal, to
grow and to learn. Please
come with an open heart
and mind. We will have
visitors from several states
and Canada who we invited
to come down. The Center
will be open all weekend and
people are welcome to camp
out so bring your bedding
and blankets and sweat
towel. If you can afford it,
please bring some food to
share just like our people
once did when they gathered.
We shared what we could
to help one another. That’s
how we became strong if
everyone contributed. Drop
off any food donations at the
community center kitchen.
Cash donations are accepted
as well. Please let me know
if your donation is to go to
any of the presenters, cooks
or toward the food.
T h e g a t h e r i n g w i l l
start at 2;30pm Friday the 14th, beginning with
a food dehydrating class.
Following that we will put
up a few teepees and start the
ceremonial ire. Around 5 or
6 pm we will have a pot luck
so everyone please bring a
dish to share at that time.
Following the meal, the irst sweat will take place as well
the evening activities, which
will begin with testimonial
speakers and storytellers.
Saturday we will continue
with learning, talking and
prayer. That evening we will
have a traditional pow wow
for everyone. All drums and
dancers come to have fun
dancing with us Saturday
night. Men and women’s
sweats as well other prayer
ceremonies, talking circles
and activities will take place
throughout the weekend. We
will have an info board that
a person can ind out what is going on and when. Sunday
will be a powerful day as
we all go our separate ways.
Sunday will be illed with powerful prayer and healing
and giveaway. I am grateful
for everyone who is willing
to help make this irst year what it may become. I am
hoping people who are in
need of healing, people who
are sick, have bad feelings,
need advice or help know
they can come here and ind what a solution: support,
love and encouragement.
I wish to say lem lempt
to Mr. Willie Womer who
has donated a whopping
$500 toward our Community Christmas Dinner. This
money is going a long ways
in helping us make this event
another magical event this
year. This event has grown
LZ COMMOBy Arnie Holt (Vol. 33)
Daniel L. Fagerlie, Project Director, Ferry County
Marlene Poulson, Ofice Assistant IVLinda McLean, 4-H/ANR Extension Coordinator, USDA FRTEP Educator
Kayla Wells, Family & Consumer Science Coordinator
WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension
P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155
Cooperating Agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FRTEP Award # 2009-41580-05326 ) and Colville Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville Agency BIA, and Ferry County Extension. Dan Fagerlie, Project Director fagerlie@wsu.edu Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may contact WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension at 9 Methow Street #888, Nespelem WA 99155 (509)634-2304 or jmbmoses@wsu.edu at least five days before the program.
4 TRIBAL TRIBUNE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012TRIBAL NEWS
T R I B A L T R I B U N E
On October 9, 10 and 11th, the second annual Veterans Symposium was held at the Coeur d’Alene Casino. The event was a huge success. Veterans from Northwest Indian Tribes r ece ived in fo rma t ion , direction and support from the V.A. staff, guest speakers and fellow tribal members. During the symposium, a healing ceremony took place along with a salmon dinner. The salmon was donated by the Colville Tribes’ Fish and Game, and I would like to thank them for their generosity. I would also like to thank Steve Mofitt (Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans Program Manager) who went the extra mile for his loyalty and dedication in assisting with the implementation of the symposium; and inally, a special thank you to Frank B. Andrews Jr., Ernie Stensgar, the Nez Perce Tribe , the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and the Colville Tribes for their support in putting this symposium together for the beneit of the Veterans and their families.
On Saturday November 3, 2012 a stand-down took place at the Okanogan Armory. It was the third stand-down that I coordinated. Over 275 Veterans and their families were served. Representatives from the Veterans Administration and the Homeless Veterans Organization provided the Veterans with V.A. medical care, signing up to get into the V.A. medical system, lu shots and physicals along with processing claims. Although we only received about 1/3 of the order we requested (due to Hurricane Sandy), the veterans walked away with many items.
The stand-down was success fu l due to the contributions of the following people/programs: Jody Bush (fork-lift operator), Sony Irey (for the use of the tables and chairs), Phil Hogan (for the use of his trailer), Roxanne and Lola Campbell (for the Turkey & ham dinner with all the trimmings), Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ives and Harvest Foods for the food donations. The following Veterans worked tirelessly to get the military items unpacked and organized: the Golden Eagle Veterans (Bill Zacherle, Frank Fry, Lee McCartney, Larry Thompson, Bruce Zelinski, Richard Bradshaw, Tommy Pichette and Bill Ives), the Keller Veterans and their helpers (Ron Kiser, Lila McGinnis, Les Nee and his son), inally, our Laborers a nd Ac c oun t a n t (Ron Peasley, Marietta Nelson, Troy Ginn, Jared Holt, Kyle Holt and Carmen Holt). Without the help of these people, the stand-down could not have taken place. John Davis (Coordinator of the Homeless Veterans Program from Spokane) and his staff deserves a special thank you as they are the people responsible for organizing all stand-downs. A big thank you to all!
A s Ve t e r a n s D a y approached, veterans from each district scheduled their time for their local school Veteran’s Day assemblies. The Golden Eagle Veterans posted the colors, folded the lag, and read the meaning of each fold at the East Omak Elementary School and Paschal Sherman Indian School on November 8th and 9th.
On November 8th, the Nespelem Veterans attended the Nespelem veteran school activities and introduced themselves and talked about their experiences in the military.
Lake Roosevelt held their Veterans Day activity on November 10th. Local veterans from the area posted the colors, refolded the lag and read the meaning of each fold. Afterwards, coffee and cookies were served.
On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, I was at the Keller School with my military display. The Keller Veterans introduced themselves and gave brief descriptions of their military experiences. Students presented the veterans with songs that were meaningful and heartfelt to all and pictures were taken of the veterans. Next year, the Keller School plans on developing a “Wall of Heroes” to present to the public. The students were fascinated by the articles/items that were on display and asked many interesting questions.
On November 7, I was asked to attend the Nespelem Head Start Program and talk with their children. Of all the schools that I have met with, I found the Head Start Program the most dificult. I tried my best to talk to the children at their level but their attention span was much shorter than I anticipated. However, it was a good learning experience for me and next year I plan to be better prepared.
I attended the Inchelium School Veterans Day activity on November 8th and once again had my military display set up for the students to view the “tools of the trade” from Vietnam. Again the students were captivated with the articles and items that were available for them to view. The Inchelium Honor/Color Guards were in attendance and posted the colors. They, in turn told the students their branch of service along with a short description of their involvement in the military. Every year I learn something different about a veteran and their experiences. I gave a history of the military display that was set up. It all started with a zippo lighter and later snowballed into what I have today. However, the most important aspect of the display is the different items veterans have donated to make the display what it is. The display is intended to start the healing process among veterans who suffer from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and to educate the youth about what a veteran is and what they sacriiced. The articles donated have a personal meaning to the veterans. Whether the meaning is negative or positive, the veteran feels that he must try to help other veterans who are dealing with personal issues provoked by their wars. By donating and seeing certain items, the veterans face their problems and the healing process begins. Although they will never forget what happened during war, they can deal with the memories in a more positive manner.
The Colvi l le Tr ibes celebrated Veterans Day starting with a pow wow and giveaway on Friday which carried through the weekend. On Saturday, a “Veterans Day Special” was held at the Nespelem Community Center. Veterans were honored and given a Veterans Day cap.
On Sunday, a ceremony of the laying of the wreath was held in front of the administration building and was followed by a Veterans Day dinner at the Nez Perce Longhouse. I would like to sincerely thank everyone who made this possible, especially the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 with their endless efforts to honor and serve veterans. They are a great bunch of ladies who go the extra mile!
I just read the November 14, 2012 issue of The Omak Chronicle and was saddened to read the passing of Fred Anthony. I knew him personally and was disappointed the CCT Honor Guards were not notiied to provide him with Military Honors. He was buried in
the Nespelem city cemetery.With winter quickly
approaching, I would like to remind veterans the Okanogan and Ferry County Soldiers and Sailors Board are available for emergent situations that may come about during this season. Depending on need and income level, assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, electric, rent, etc. can be obtained. For more information in Okanogan County, please
contact: Shane Barton, (509) 486-2121, Dale White, (509) 322-2295, or Michael Stewart (509) 486-2144. In Ferry County, please contact:
Sharon Wilson (509) 634-4220.
On November 1, the
Omak City Hall put up a
small military display in
the entrance of the building
to honor all veterans. This
display continued until
November 30.I would like to thank
Cary Rosenbaum for his
article in the Omak Chronicle
dated November 7. I deeply
appreciate your comments
and acknowledge your
salute.
For Cary and those of
you who are also curious,
here is the meaning of LZ
Commo: LZ means Landing
Zone and Commo is short
for Communications. In my
experience, a landing-zone
was a cleared area where
helicopters could land to
deliver supplies or extract the wounded.
C O N TA C T I N F O : Arnie Holt, CCT. Veterans Resource Program Mannager (509) 634-2755
E-Mail ; arnie .hol t@colvilletribes.com
Lottie Atkins, Staff Assistant (509) 634-2756
E-Mail; lottie.atkins@colvilletribes.com
CCT. Veterans Resource Program
P.O. Box 150Nespelem, Wa. 99155
Reservation Communities Recognize 4-H
Achievements Inchelium, Kewa and Keller communities hosted their Annual 4-H
Achievement Nights, during the month of November. This is a time
for the community members to come together, share a meal and pub-
licly recognize the 4-H members’ and leaders’ completion of 4-H
work from the past year.
Inchelium Haypitchers and Kewa Hillbillies held their 4-H Achieve-
ment Night on November 6, with a meal of ham and pot-luck side
dishes and desserts. A rolling picture presentation of the Ferry
County Fair was on display, during dinner. This offered the commu-
nity a look back at all the activities, events and exhibits that the
youth participated in during the fair. After dinner, a fun song was
presented, by the younger 4-H members, about what the H’s stand
for in 4-H. The evening
culminated in the
presentation of the year-
end achievement pins for 4-H members and Leaders alike. Special note was made
of the fact that there were only two market steers exhibited at the 2012 Ferry
County Fair; one was exhibited by Telah Holford, member of Inchleium Hay
Pitchers and the other was exhibited by Adonis Seymour, member of Kewa Hillbil-
lies. Another impressive fact is that Adnonis’ Great grandfather, Clell Toulou ex-
hibited a 4-H Market Steer at the very first Ferry County Fair in 1943. Kewa
Hillbillies is the oldest 4-H club in Ferry County and on the Colville Reservation.
Both the Inchelium Haypitchers and the Kewa Hillbillies are very strong in their
participation in agricultural 4-H projects including market beef, market sheep,
market swine, poultry, rabbits and goats. Through participation in these projects,
4-H members gain knowledge about safe and humane animal care, quality assur-
ance for agricultural food production, and the benefits of val-
ue-added products such as yarn from sheep wool and eggs
from chickens. They also develop skills in the areas of record
keeping, responsibility, accountability, decision making, crit-
ical thinking and communication.
Keller Valley Highriders 4-H
& Keller Culture Club held
their 4-H Achievement Night,
in conjunction with the Keller
Family Nite Out, on Novem-
ber 15, with a “Loaded Pota-
to” dinner. Each 4-H member
was introduced and presented
with a year-end completion
pin. To enhance their public
speaking skills, each 4-H
member described the pro-
jects that they had exhibited
this past year.
The main feature of the evening was the trophy, ribbon, and picture displays. Each of the 4-H
members brought and displayed their awards from the Ferry County Fair. These included:
Grand Champion Tractor Driving, Grand Champion Dance Performance, Reserve Champion
Rabbit Fitting & Showmanship, and various rib-
bons for native dance performances, shooting
sports, crafts, sheep, goats, rats and gardening.
For the 2013 4-H year, Keller 4-H clubs are work-
ing together to get all of their individual clubs un-
der the leadership of one main community 4-H club
– the Keller Valley Highriders. This will help with
coordination, leadership and organization of club
activities. The Keller Valley Highriders 4-H Club
has been in existence since the early 1980’s.
The Keller Achievement Nite was the second in a series of Family Nite Out events
sponsored by the OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention)
Youth & Families with Promise Mentoring grant. These events work to bring fami-
lies together to share a meal and to participate in educational opportunities for both
youth and adults. As the focus of this event was 4-H Youth
Development, youth completed arts & crafts projects while
the adults participated in the second half of 4-H Leaders
Training; the first half or training occurred during the Octo-
ber 4 Family Nite Out. This training is required of all 4-H
leaders and provides a background on the history and benefits
of 4-H, how to work with youth, and how to start and manage
a 4-H club. Twenty-nine adults participated in the first half of training and twenty-five adults participated
in the second half of training. A total of 16 adults completed the entire training and have earned their 4-H
Volunteer Leader Certificates. While not all of these adults will become 4-H Leaders, the educational
opportunities provided are beneficial as they provide information about youth development and can help
parents better understand the ages and stages of youth development and their emotional/physical needs.
With 4-H Alumni now raising children of their own, there is a strong desire for these children to partici-
pate in the same club (s) that their parents grew up in and to experience some of the same educational
opportunities and benefits that 4-H can provide. Public Recognition plays a large part in the growth and
development of youth. By acknowledging the good work that our young people do, we help to build self-
esteem, promote positive behavior, and encourage acts of kindness.
If you would like more information on 4-H or how you can start a 4-H club in your area, please contact
Linda McLean, Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension Educator, (509) 634-2305 or
ljmclean@wsu.edu . Or you may contact Dan Fagerlie, Project Director, (509) 690-0009 / (509) 775-
3087 or fagerlie@wsu.edu or Debra Hansen, Interim Ferry County Director, (509) 775-5225 ext. 1116 or
the Okanogan County Extension office (509) 422-7245.
Keller Culture Club 4-H Leader Kari
Neal Describes Shelby Mustang Wellons’
Community Service Adventures.
4-H Members Shelby Evans & Jaylene
Lelone Lead the 4-H Pledge.
25-Year 4-H Club Leader, Marilee Seymour, Presents Year-
End Completion Pins to Kewa Hillbillies 4-H Club Members.
Drew Jackson Speaks About
His Tractor Diving Project.
Velvet Aubertin
Describes the
Dance Routine
That She Per-
formed for Fair.
4-H Leader Robin Ferguson Narrates a Skit Performed
By Inchelium Haypitcher 4-H Members.
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? For those of you making a New Year’s Resolution to be more healthy and active, let’s
do it together! WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County Extension offers healthy activities
through our 4-H Challenge program. If you are interested in participating in healthy activities,
call or email Kayla Wells, Colville Reservation 4-H Challenge Coordinator at 634-2306 or
kayla.wells@wsu.edu . We are also looking for more 4-H Challenge volunteers. If you are in-
terested in working with groups in a safe, healthy, active setting, please contact the office. We
are working on developing a training schedule for 2013 and would love to add you to the list!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 TRIBAL TRIBUNE 5
T R I B A L T R I B U N E
The Chronic Disease
Self-Management classes
are a set of six (6) 2-hr
sessions, held once each
week for 6 consecutive
weeks. The classes are
free and are offered when
a class has 6–10 interested people who wish to take it.
These classes, developed by
Stanford University, help
elders and people with any
chronic condition learn to
manage their health status
themselves and lead them
to better partnership with
their providers. These
classes are brought to us
through the efforts of the
Northwest Regional Council
Tribal Outreach Program
who wanted to begin an
Elders Preventative Health
Program. Classes include
teachings about managing
t h e i r i l l n e s s t h r o u g h
problem solving, talking
in a good way, relaxation
and better breathing. Upon
completion of the CDSM
classes, the participants
become “Wisdom Warriors”
and receive a leather WW
medicine bag. This signiies their commitment to their
health. The Wisdom Warrior
program is designed after
the Wisdom Steps model,
begun in Minnesota and
has over 1000 tribal elders enrolled. Please see their
web page for a better view
of their program: www.
wisdomsteps.org .
We have completed one
set of classes and graduated
7 Wisdom Warriors. We are
now in the middle of the
2nd set of classes, with 11
people in attendance. This
is an excellent way to learn
healthy living choices and
practice them pro-actively.
They are rewarded by
earning beads, pins and
charms that will tell the story
of their successes on their
journey to wellness. These
go on their “medicine bag”
and will be recognized by
other Wisdom Warriors at
tribal gatherings. So far there
are 9 tribal communities
linked together promoting
self care, good choices and
longevity. They are Lummi,
Nooksack, Samish, Sauk-
Suiattle, Swinomish, Upper
Skagit, Tulalip and now,
Spokane and Colville.
Yo u c a n g e t m o r e
informat ion about the
Wisdom Warrior program
or the Chronic Disease
Self-Management Program
by contacting the Colville
Tribes Diabetes Program,
(509) 634-2983; or Area Agency on Aging, (509) 634- .
You, too, can live wise
and strong!
WISDOM
WARRIORS, Living
Wise. . . Living Strong
K Y G E l i g i b l e 4 - H
Teens: The irst Okanogan County-wide Know Your
Government orientation will
be held at the 4-H Ofice on Thursday, December 27th
at 11:30 a.m., Courthouse Room 101. Bring a sack lunch as we will be working
through the lunch hour.
Register before the 27th
so we have ample time
to prepare KYG packet
materials and reserve a seat
for you in the courtroom.
Contact Ann Fagerlie in
the 4-H ofice 422-7239 or afagerlie@wsu.edu .
Currently enrolled 4-H
teens in 9th–12th grade
are eligible to attend the
conference in Olympia.
Younger members are
welcome to participate in
the county-wide orientation/
learn ing sess ions and
anticipate attending KYG
in the future.
The topic of the 2013 conference, “Pursuing
Justice” is to learn the
signiicance of the judicial system and how various
participants impact a court
case. Through role playing
and the KYG experience
you will be practicing and
becoming better at critical
thinking and communication
life skills.
Visit the State 4-H website
for details at: http://4h.wsu.
edu/conferences/kyg .
KYG Orientation -
Okanogan County 4-H
The History/Archaeology
Program received two
generous gifts from the
family of Agnes Anderson
Knauf over the past several
months. Tribal member,
Wayne Knauf, who lives
in California, donated a
complete set of the Catholic
Records of the Pacific
Northwest translated by
Mikell De Lores Wormell
Warner and annotated by
Harriet Duncan Munnick.
Mr. Knauf, also donated to
the program a copy of The
Mantel of Elias The Story
of Fathers Blanchett and
Demers in Early Oregon by
M. Leona Nichols.
Published in 1972, the “\\
Catholic Records provide
scholars, historians, and
genealogists access to a
primary resource once only
available in French. The
irst Catholic priests settling in Oregon Country kept a
register of the baptisms,
marriages and burials.
Mrs. Munnick provided
extensive annotations of
many individuals, tribes,
and forts that have been
featured in our shared
history. While, much of
the history documented in
these volumes took place in
western Oregon Territory,
nat ive people and fur
traders traveled extensively
between forts, missions, and
tribal groups, strengthening
our connections.
Mr. Knauf made this
donation from his family
in an effort to recognize
the good work of Mary
Marchand. Former Colville
Business Council Member,
Cherrie Moomaw facilitated
the donation. Mr. Knauf
stated, “These books will
help in family research and
learning about our history.
Many families moved about
the Oregon Territory (which
included what is now known
as Washington) and these
records show it. We have
all heard ‘do not talk about
that person they may be
your relative.’ These books
prove it.”
Progress continues as scheduled for a new transfer station and recycling facility in Nespelem.
The Envi ronmenta l Trust Department (ETD) applied for and received a $163,000 grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for area-wide planning in support of Brownfields redevelopment projects on the Colville Reservation. A “Brownfield Site” is land that may be contaminated by low concentrations of hazardous waste or pollution but that has the potential, once the site has been cleaned up, to be returned to productive reuse. An equivalent interpretation of a “Brownields Site” is property for which potential for future development is adversely affected due to the presence or perceived presence of contamination.
The EPA gran t fo r Confederated Colville Tribes (CCT) is funding the design and upfront work for ive projects on the Reservation in the Nespelem District that combine environmental i m p r o v e m e n t s w i t h redevelopment momentum. These projects are in the inal stages of design completion:
1. A new Nespelem Tr a n s f e r S t a t i o n a n d Recycling Facility at the former Nespelem Post & Pole site adjacent to the CCT Fish & Wildlife facility.
2. Permanent closure of the existing Nespelem Transfer S ta t ion wi th a regulatory-compliant alternate cover system utilizing native and recycled materials.
3 . I n s t a l l a t i o n o f a containment cap over c o n t a m i n a t e d s o i l consolidated (in 2012) at the site of the former Nespelem Post & Pole site and integrating protection of the contaminated soils into design of the new Transfer Station and Recycling Facility.
4 . R e l o c a t i o n o f historical Nespelem Post & Pole-contaminated soil currently at Mineral Hill for consol idat ion and
capping in the construction of the new Transfer Station and Recycling Facility in Nespelem. Restoration of Mineral Hill site.
5 . R e l o c a t i o n o f nonhazardous Investigation Derived Wastes stockpiled at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center to the Post & Pole site for consolidation and capping in the construction of new Transfer Station and Recycling Facility in Nespelem.
These achievements could not have been made without the input of the tribal community.
P re l imina ry des ign concepts for the new transfer station/recycling center and closure of the existing t r ans fe r s t a t ion were presented and discussed in January 2012 at meetings of the public and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee in Nespelem. Input on safety features, recycling and ways to improve the cost-effectiveness of operations were among the topics that informed the draft designs presented at a second round of meetings in June 2012. Community input on redevelopment potential throughout the greater Nespelem Agency area was the subject of planning and visioning se s s ion in November 2012 and presented to Community Development Committee in December. Comments received over the course of design process were incorporated into inal designs submitted to the EPA in December 2012.
Waste Management Accomplishments: Many other accomplishments have been made in the years following the Colville Business Council’s approval of an Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP) in 2009:
• A pi lo t recycl ing program started in 2008 has expanded to a comprehensive waste diversion program for paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, tires, electronic waste, scrap metal, and brush and tree trimmings.
• Free Electronic Waste
collection events were held in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
• F r e e H o u s e h o l d Hazardous Waste collection events were held in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
• A p r i v a t e s e c t o r contract was put in place for removal and recycling of accumulated appliances and metals from transfer stations.
• In excess of 6,000 junk vehicles have been removed from the reservation.
• In excess of 450 tons of waste tires have been removed from the reservation in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Ecology.
• Several illegal dump sites have been cleaned up and protected from further dumping.
O n e o f t h e m o s t
signiicant accomplishments has been in the operations
at the Nespelem Transfer
Station. “There have been
many improvements at the
Transfer Station,” said Pete
Palmer, Chair of the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee.
“There is more recycling,
nothing is stored on the
ground and only household
garbage is accepted. This
is how it’s supposed to
operate instead of like an
illegal open dump. Keeping
briquettes, gas cans and
other lammables out of your waste also greatly reduces
the risk of ires at the sites.”What You Can Do Now:
As next steps are taken
in design approval and
construction plans for the
new transfer station and
recycling center, there are
many actions you can take
now to help our community’s
environment.
• Recycle! Take paper, cardboard, bottles and cans
to the Recycling Center
on School Loop Road in
Nespelem. Appliances,
electronics, and metals are
also accepted for recycling.
Call Joaquin Bustamante,
Recycling Manager at (509) 634-2416.
• Prevent ires. Do not put hot coals in your garbage
or any other flammable
materials like gas cans or
propane tanks.
• Keep batteries, oils, paints and other hazardous
m a t e r i a l s o u t o f t h e
garbage. Take these items
to the Okanogan County
Household Hazardous
Waste Facility. A product is
considered hazardous if the
label mentions the words
pesticide, caustic, acid,
lammable, warning, danger or poison. Call (509) 422-2602 for more information.
• Prevent and report illegal dumping. Dumping
garbage any place except
the transfer stations is
against tribal law. Call
Phillip “Cubby” Barnaby,
Enforcement Officer, at
(509) 634-2572 to report illegal dumps and dumpers.
•Use the transfer station or sign up for weekly
garbage collection service.
Call Public Works at (509) 634-2806.
The CCT Solid Waste
Advisory Committee thanks
you for your efforts to better
our environment and way of
life on the Colville Indian
Reservation.
Also, all reservation
residents are invited to
attend the Environmental
Trust Department’s annual
“Site Register” meeting
at which all sites at which
response actions occurred
in 2012 or are anticipated to occur in 2013 will be presented. Lunch will be
served.
W h e r e : C h i l d a n d
Family Services Conference
Room, 37 Arrowlake Ave,
Nespelem.
When: January 29th,
2013 from 11:30-1:00. For more information
about the Nespelem District
Brownields Redevelopment Project, please contact:
• D o n H u r s t , E n v i r o n m e n t a l Tr u s t
Depar tment Response
Program Manager, (509) 634-2421
• K a t h y M o s e s , E n v i r o n m e n t a l Tr u s t
Depar tment Response
Program Coordinator, (509) 634-2413
H I P, t h e H o u s i n g Improvement Program, is a home repair, renovation and replacement grant program
administered by the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA)
and federally-recognized
Indian Tribes for American
Indians and Alaska Native
individuals and families who
have no immediate resource
for standard housing. While
not an entitlement program,
HIP was established under
the Snyder Act of 1921 as
one of several BIA programs
authorized by Congress for
the beneit of Indian People.Who is elgigible?
To be eligible for HIP
assistance, you must be
a member of a federally
recognized American Indian
tribe or be an Alaska Native;
live in approved tribal
service area; have an income
that does not exceed 125%
of the U.S. Department
of Heal th and Human
Services (DHHS) Poverty
Guidelines; have present
housing that is substandard,
as deined by the regulations; have no other resource for
housing assistance; have
not received assistance
after October 1, 1986 for
repairs and renovation,
replacement or housing, or
down payment assistance;
and have not acquired your
present housing through a
federally sponsored program
that includes such housing
assistance.
Why is HIP different?
H I P i s a h o m e
i m p r o v e m e n t a n d
replacement grant program
that serves the neediest of
the needy: American Indians
and Alaska Natives who
have substandard housing
or no housing at all and
have no immediate source
of housing assistance. HIP
is a secondary, safety-net
housing program that seeks
to eliminate substandard
housing and homelessness
in Indian communities by
helping those who need
it most obtaining decent,
safe, and sanitary housing
for themselves and their
families. It is the BIA’s
policy that every American
Indian and Alaska Native
family should have to
opportunity for a decent
home and suitable living
environment.
Who can I contact about
other Indian Houseing
Programs?
The U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban
Development is the primary
provider of new housing
on Indian reservations and
in Indian communities
through the Ofice of Native American Programs, the
sponsor of Indian Housing
Authorities (IHA’s) and
Tribally Designated Housing
Entities (TDHE’s). Other
federal housing resources
available to American
Indians and Alaska Natives
are the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural
Housing Program and the
U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Direct Home
Loan Program.How are HIP funds
distributed?HIP funds are distributed
on the basis of the number of eligible applicants and their estimated cost of program services. Funds are distributed to tribes through the Public Law 93-638 contracts of self-determination compacts or to Bureau of Indian Affairs ofices for the delivery of program services to the neediest eligible applicants. Persons in te res ted in performing housing repair renovation or construction should contact the tribal governments or Bureau of Indian Affairs ofices, with which they are interested in working, for information on available projects.
What does HIP provide?
Interim Improvements:
Provides up to $2,500 in housing repairs for
conditions that threaten the
health and/or safety of the
occupants.
Repairs and Renovation:
Provides up to $35,000 in repairs and renovation to
improve the condition of
a homeowners dwelling to
meet applicable building
code standards.
Replacement Housing
or New Home: Provides a
modest replacement home
if a homeowners dwelling
cannot be brought to
applicable building code
standards, or a new home. If
you do not own a home, you
may also be eligible if you
are the owner or leaseholder
of land suitable for housing
and the lease is not for less
than 25 years at the time of
assistance is received.
What is a tribal service
area?An approved t r iba l
service area is a geographical area designated by a tribe and approved by the BIA where HIP services can be delivered. To ind out if you live in an approved tribal service area, contact your local tribe or BIA housing ofice.
What is the HIP income guideline?
T h e H I P I n c o m e Guideline is comprised of two charts, one for the lower 48 states and the other for Alaska. The income igures on the chart establish the points you will receive for the irst Need Ranking Factor based on Annual Household Income. Applicants with annual household income exceeding %125 of the federal Poverty Guideline are not eligible for the program.
How can I apply for more information?
Contact Public Works H o u s i n g O f f i c e / d e n a Timentwa: 509-634-2807 or the main Public Works Ofice number at 509-634-2805 for application and information.
BIA Housing Improvement Program
History/Archaelogy
Receives Generous
Gifts
TRIBAL NEWS
NESPELEM DISTRICT BROWNFIELDS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE
T R I B A L T R I B U N E
6 TRIBAL TRIBUNE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
By Bonnie BoydDia de los Muertos,
or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican Holiday where friends and family gather in cemeteries, bringing food, beverages and personal items of a departed loved one in hopes their soul will visit them. On November 9, the Inchelium High School’s Spanish class, taught by Alice Whitney, visited the
Hall Creek Cemetery in Inchelium. The students set up an altar with food and beverages at the cemetery and then gathered around while Inchelium Council Woman Luana Rowley explained to them how her family honors their departed loved ones. The students also spent time cleaning areas of the cemetery and Richard Whitney and his
son Michael were on hand to
help haul debris the students
gathered. At the end of the
day the students gathered
back to the altar and all read
letters that they had wrote
to their loved ones who
had passed, as they inished reading their letters they
placed an item on the altar
that reminded them of their
loved ones.
Dia De Los Muertos
COMMUNITY NEWS
Phil was born in Seattle, washington in 1946 and
moved to the Colville
Reservation. There, he
attended public schools and
learned the ceremonial ways
of his ancestors in the Old
Chief Joseph Longhouse at
Nespelem. In poems such
as “First Grade” and “Name
Giveaway,” he expressed
some of his childhood
memories.
By the time he was 18,
his poem “Proviso” had
been translated into 18
languages worldwide, and
he recited it for Voice of
America and Radio Free
Europe after it won a gold
medal for National Poetry
Day. Senator Frank Church
read it before Congress
when Phil later became
a Congressional Interne
in Washington D.C., and
it also won top honors at
the National Arts Expo in
Scottsdale, Az. Mr. George
received the Golden Feather
Award from the La Grand
Festival of Indian Arts-
winning in all categories,
i n c l u d i n g d a n c i n g .
“Proviso” was narrated by
the late Vincent Price on
the Johnny Carson’s Tonight
Show and the Dick Cavett
Show. It is now on display
in the Western Museum of
Art in Texas.
A graduate from The
Institute of American Indian
Arts in Sante Fe, Phil
majored in both Creative
Writing and Indigenous
E thnomus ico logy. As
pres ident of the Pow
Wow Club, he groomed
and coached a 12 member
Swan Dance t eam of
young ladies who held a
Command Performance at
the White House and for
the Ed Sullivan Show in
New York City. Phil also
attended the University
of California Santa Cruz,
and San Francisco State
University. His education
was interrupted by his
service in the U.S. Army as
a combat medic in Vietnam
from 1966 to 69. His return
to civilian life was soon
celebrated when he won
1st Place Grand Champion
at the National War Dance
Competition sponsored by
the National Indian Athletic
A s s o c i a t i o n ( N I A A ) ,
followed by his winning
of the Pendleton Roundup
dance competitions four
times.
His credits also include
being listed in the Academy
of American Poets and the
International Who’s Who
in Poetry. He portrayed
the historical figure of
Chief Joseph during a
1 9 9 2 Q u i n c e n t e n n i a l
Commemoration. He wrote,
produced, and narrated
“Season of Grandmothers”
for PBS and served as a
consultant for a number of
historical books and movies.
In 1999, Phil was nominated
by the International Library
of Poets to appear in “Poet
of the Century Anthology.”
A collection of 20 poems called Kautsas published
in 1978, 1985, and 2000 has been prized by people
worldwide. The Nez Perce
National Historical Park
displays’ over 10 poems of Mr. George’s throughout
their visitor center where he
worked as a seasonal park
ranger. In 1977, the Big
Hole National Battlefield
hired him to write a poem
commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of the
1877 War and the Big Hole
Battle where the United
States engaged upon the Nez
Perce Indians. He called this
“Prelude to Memorial Song,
100 Years Later”. Another poem, “Salmon Return,” is
exhibited on a Nez Perce
National Historical Park
sign at the Canoe Camp in
Oroino, Id., where Lewis and Clark learned the Nez
Perce style of building
canoes-an easier and faster
method-for the much needed
canoes to reach the Paciic Ocean in 1805.
For years, Mr. George
taught and made cultural
arts and crafts for numerous
family and friends. His
travels took him to powwows
and celebrations across
the country. Perhaps most
rewarding was to watch his
poetry unfold through sign
language and in colorful,
personally created regalia.
Many were entranced and
entertained with his smooth
and powerful movements,
bringing back the days of
old. Others sought his style
and posture, while still
others, both young and old,
heard the voice of the Old
Ones, coming to teach us
again.
Who Was Phil George?
Trafic Safety Documentary Wins Award
OLYMPIA, WA—A documentary, Trafic Safety Successes on the Colville
Reservation, produced by the Washington Traffic S a f e t y C o m m i s s i o n , received recognition from filmmakers. During the 37th Annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, the documentary won the award for Best Industrial earlier this month.
Darrin Grondel, Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission was delighted by the recognition. “I am thrilled this ilm has helped to recognize Tribal members and residents of the Colville Reservation for their spectacular work in reducing traffic deaths
and injuries. They have been excellent trafic safety partners in helping us implement Target Zero.”
T a r g e t Z e r o , Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan, has a vision of zero trafic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
The reservation has
achieved a significant
drop in fatal crashes. How
has this happened? In the
documentary Tribal member
and Tribal Police Officer,
Tony Marchand highlights
one of the keys, “I think
the biggest change is it all
comes from the top. I think
from the Business Council
down to the Public Safety
Director, to the Chief and to
the rest of the sergeants on
down to the patrol oficers.”Contr ibut ing to the
reductions in trafic deaths are public education by several
Tribal groups, roadway
safety improvements made
by the Tribal Transportation
Department and efforts by
EMS Fire and Rescue of the
Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation.
Tr iba l member and
Inchelium Ferry Pilot,
Daryle Marchand, said it
best, “To actually make
an impact, you need to get
everybody involved, not just
one little group. I mean the
whole community needs to
be involved.”
Welcome!C o l v i l l e T r i b a l F o s t e r
Grandparent Program Would like to say a big WELCOME to Joanne & William Martin.
This is the first time we ever had a couple volunteering in the Foster Grandparent Program. They are volunteering at the P.S.I.S. Head Start and love it and the children love them. Again, a BIG WELCOME to Joanne & William Martin
Kashiya T. WattHappy Birthday 12-16-10 2 years oldYour my sweet girl. We
all love you many more baby girl
From: Gerald & Deangela Watt,Sr. & Family.
Grandma (Kathy) Larry & RoxannaReggie & Penny
We WarriorsPhil George
Timeless War Songs echo down through the ages--Again some greedy leader somewhere covets
something else.
Nespelem Nephew is now our family’s newest Warrior --He’s halfway around the world in Iraq.
My military duties were fulilled in Vietnam’s Tet Offensive-- I saw blood--smoke and bombs--riles and riff-raff.
Uncle served in Korea--Dad fought in the Philippines, WW II; Grandpa ‘Pete the Hell’ wasn’t even a U.S. Citizen in WWI.
Our great-grandfather did not surrender with Chief Joseph- -He escaped and lived with Chief Sitting Bull in Canada.
Grandfather’s sister was “Last Woman Veteran” of the Nez Perce War- -She went blind but she survived the Oklahoma Concentration Camps.
Historically patriotic, we form a fearless family of Warriors. War survivors realize that true freedom is not free.
This tax season you can bring thousands of dollars into the homes of working families on the Colville Indian Reservation.
As a volunteer tax preparer you will be part of a tremendous effort that brings much needed funds each year into the homes of low income families and the economies of Colville Reservation Communities. This income boost helps families afford winter coats, pay utility bills, and even save for home ownership!
WE CAN ONLY SUCCEED with VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU!
Make A Difference:
• Each tax return completed by a volunteer can raise a working family’s income by up to $4,800.00. Volunteering once a week for the entire tax season can produce as much as $51,000.00 in returns!
• No Professional Experience Needed• If you can do your own taxes, you can learn to do someone else’s taxes!• All volunteers receive free IRS training and certiication• Flexible Hours• You can volunteer daytime, evenings, and/or weekends• Flexible Locations• You choose from three sites in the communities throughout the Colville Indian
Reservation with additional opportunities in and around the surrounding communities.
• Advance Your Career• A great resume building experience! Also, CPE/CLE credits may be available
for CPAs and attorneys.• Opportunities for Everyone• In addition to completing tax returns, we need volunteers to greet customers,
link them to savings products, and provide administrative support.
VOLUNTEERING PROMISES BIG RETURNS!TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER:Contact NNDF at 509 634-2626 or e-mail Anne Marchand at annem@thenndf.org be sure
to check for updates on both the program and upcoming dates in 2013 for tax preparation assistance on NNDF’s Facebook page or www.thenndf.org
32” TV - Nespelem Auxiliary Unit 114, Spoos Wilder; Digitial Camera - Jackie Cook, Joseph Mellon; P e n d e l t o n Blanket -Mike Joseph, Jaydn Nanamkin; Pendelton Blanket-Sharon Redthunder, Val Palmer; DVD Player/Movie/Candy-Kathy Moses, Rose James; Pendleton P u r s e - L o t t i e A t k i n s , Rose James; Blanket-Anonymous, Jason Rounds; Blanket-Anonymous, Mevin Bob; $50 Cash-Marque & Cinny Wilson, Kay Lynn; Blanket-Loepp Furniture, Jena Henry; $30 Gif t Certiicate-LaPresa Mexican Restruant, Leah Ali; Coast Handbag-Lottie Atkins, Lee Bob; Scraff and Beaded Barrett-Sharon Redthunder, Moses; Pendelton Bag-Walter and Rasco Owhi, Phil Grunlose; Dinner for two Gift Certificate-Siam Palace, Watchee Wilder; $20 Gas Gift Certificate-Jackson Cheveron, Micki
B.; CCT Sweatshirt-Colville Tribal Museum K a y ; Scarf / earrings-Trail of
Tears/ Marylou Wilson,
Janna Cleveland; Scarf/
Beaded Visor-Trai l of
Tears-Grace Moore, Wade
Ohms; Scarf / earrings
Trail of Tears-John & Lynn (Vendors), Tauni Marchand;
Scarf/ Lanlord-Trail of Tears
/ Grace Moore, Kari Neal;
Windchime-(Vendor) Marie,
Moses; Wall Hanging-
(Vendor) Marie, Barb Aripa;
White Buffalo-(Vendor)
Marie, Lucetta Desautel;
Turquoise Necklace-Yvonne
Moses, Katrina Rounds;
White Mug Coatal Design-
Lottie Atkins, Rudy Aripa;
Bird House-Ian Wilder,
Michelle; Bird House-Ian
Wilder, Leah Ali; New Years
Pow Wow Surprise Box-
New Years Committee,Val
Palmer; Pillow Set-Walter & R o s c o O w h i , L i l l y Rounds; T-shirt-Colville Tribal Museum, Marvin
Bob; T-shirt-Colville Tribal Museum, Smokey Senator; T-shirt-Darlene Wilder, Joe Thomas; Necklace and Scraf-Keelee Wilder, Hot Salo; In Memory of
Louella Friedlander-Lucetta
Desautel, Joe Thomas; $50 Cash-Barb Aripa, Smokey
Senator; $50 Cash-Auxiliary Donation, Ben Spirett; 2
hats-Sherrie Redthunder,
Lee Bob; Pendleton Purse-
Sherrie Redthunder, Glenn
Wapato; Gray Blanket-
Sherrie Redthunder, Rudy
Aripa; Sweet Grass Box-
Cheryl Grunlose, Leah
Whalawitsa; Sweet Grass
Box-Cheryl Grunlose, Chase
Marchand; $10 Certiicate-Tee Pee Drive Inn, Makah
Fox; Red Tin & Candle-Grace Moore, Cheryl ;
Blanket & Container-Grace Moore, Roni Monaghan;
Necklace and Earrings-Lynn
& John (Vendors), Corey Cook; Hat & Cup-Grace Moore, Atwie Redthunder.
2012 VETERANS POW WOW
RAFFLE
PRIZE WINNERS:
Happy
Birthday
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Letters To The Editor
T R I B A L T R I B U N E
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 TRIBAL TRIBUNE 7
TRIBAL VOICES
Dear Editor:On May 24 , 2012 ,
M a r i l y n J a m e s , Spokesperson for the Sinixt Peoples, again defended our ancestors’ place and history in Sinixt Territory above the 49th Parallel. Since the initial “occupation” that began with a “blockade” against road-building on Perry Ridge on or about 1985-1987 that threatened some of our burial and cultural sites at Valican, our Sinixt Elders, Alvina Lum and Eva Adolph-Campbell-Orr, supported by Johnny Marchand, Charlie Quintasket, Francis Romero (at the time, our Hereditary Chief, now deceased), Leonard George, Crissy George, Annie Kruger, Jim Stelkia, Leona Stelkia, (just to name a few and not
intending to exclude any other Sinixt members on-site at the time), and other elders at the time committed to defending what their ancestors told them about our Lakes–Sinixt life-ways and our customary and traditional territory. It was those elders and many other Sinixt members at meetings in Inchelium mostly, who established Bob Campbell as “Headman,” Robert Watt as “Caretaker,” and Marilyn James as “Spokesperson” for our now 27th year of occupation, reclaiming our place in British Columbia (the “other side of the 49th Parallel”) to challenge the Crown’s declaration of Sinixt extinction in 1956 by being on-site.
Bob , Mar i l yn , and Robert deserve and are
owed our respect, gratitude, and thanks for changing their lives in such a way as to take their ancestors’ instruction and re-locate their lives and livelihoods to the site that the Colville Tribes eventually funded the purchase of property there enhancing our legal position. But they don’t ask for respect, gratitude, and thanks. They serve their ancestors on their own behalf and on behalf of the rest of us who have not made that total life-changing commitment to be on that customary and traditional territory, doing the heavy lifting for us. They are protecting our water, land, and cultural sites and ancestral memory on our behalf.
T h e O N A h a d t h e confidence to come into
our aboriginal gathering place and claim Sinixt Territory as their own as was done following our spokesperson’s interpreter’s breathtakingly appropriate remarks. The Selkirk College President may or may not be one of the non-aboriginal people in the community who now say, “The Sinixt are the wrong Indians” in the Slocan Valley. It is sad we have arrived at this wrong place in Colville Tribal leadership, to have taken this path of dividing our Sinixt community.
In any event, lim limt to Bob, Robert, and Marilyn for their life sacrifices to protect the water, lands, and cultural wealth of us Sinixt as we claim our Ancestors’ places.
Lou Stone,Inchelium, WA
Dear Editor:
I remain unsettled about
The Settlement, and here is
part of why.
In 2000, it was clear something was afoot at the
CBC about a proposal being
organized that resulted in
the ill-fated, financially
dooming Omak Wood
Products (OWP) purchase
out of bankruptcy.
I s i t o f pa ramount
h u m i l i a t i o n a n d
embarrassment that some
our own CBC members
were in cahoots with non-
Indians who were seeking
to sucker the Colville Tribes
into purchasing this rust
bucket? The Colville Tribal
Enterprise Corporation
(CTEC) and former CEO
went as far as “consulting”
with a few non-Indians (at a
inancial cost as these guys were paid) on the ways
and means to make that
deal with the bankruptcy
court . The non-Indian
consultants were former
OWP employee-owners
who put their operation into
bankruptcy. Yes, you read
this correctly, this is no joke.
CTEC Board Members
were leading the scam
over these compliant CBC
members. It was a virtual
done deal in which the
“Nine Little Indians” votes
were bought a paid for and
nothing was going to change
that, hard as four of five
of us no votes (with one
Abstained) tried.
Some of you are perhaps
even angry this is being
discussed here again. I don’t
care if you are angry about
it. I hope maybe if you are
angry you inally turn that anger into some brain waves
that cause you to be more
sensible about these kinds
of idiotic deals the CBC
gets itself into all the time it
seems like.
B u t t h i s e d i t o r i a l
isn’t about intending to
make someone angry or
upset for their personal
embarrassment, or worse,
their stupidity and/or greed
for their involvement in
the scam. No, rather, this is
uninished business.This uninished business
is timely. This initial $9.8
million scam perpetrated
against ourselves as members
of this confederation grew
into a roughly $150 million dollar loss to we members.
Where was our trusty,
handy, glad-handing BIA
Superintendent at the time?
He was our trustee, like our
current BIA Superintendent
is supposed to be. CTFC is
a shape-shift out of CTEC
in order to squirm out of the
inancial failures of CTEC, mostly as a result of the
OWP purchase. Where is the
liability of the individuals
who put CCT into this
inancial black hole?This revolving-door of
BIA-CCT-CTEC-CTFC
employees and former
employees plays a bait and
switch shell game on us
tribal members and our
assets.
This uninished business deserves a claim against
the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior, who oversees the
BIA all on its own. This
claim has to assume the
opportunity losses to the
CCT as the assets used
in the OWP scam could
have and should have been
used for other economic
development proposals at
the time. And let there be
no mistake, there were CBC
pre-approved directives
for other projects such as
speciic casino planning at that time.
We have to peel away
the layers of generations of
learned self-abuses some of
us use against each other.
Lou Stone,
Inchelium, WA
November 6th ,2012HAPPY BIRTHAY SON!Love you and miss you
much!Love Grandma
Jessica,Eliza, and Shelena & Konner HAPPY THANKS GIVING!
Twin BoysDani Jo Stensgar and
Phillip Ruiz of Nespelem
are pleased to announce the
birth of their twin boys born
on Wed., Nov 28 at Coulee
Medical Center in Grand
Coulee. Kilo Ray Ruiz , 7
lbs 4 oz, and Kash Lesayne
Ruiz, 6 pounds and 6 oz.
Sibling are Philip Ruiz,
age 5, and Bella Jo Ruiz,
age 1
Maternal grandparents
are Pamela Ludwig and
Danny Joe Stensgar.
Paternal Grandparents are
Jackie Black and Phillip Ruiz
(deceased).
2013 SPRING QUARTER DEADLINES:• March 4th - March 15th: Pre-registration for current
students
• March 29th: Registration for new enrolled students
• April 1st: Classes Begin
• April 8th: Last day to add
• April 12th: Midterm
• May 27th: Last day to with drawl
•June 8th: Graduation Day
COLVILLE TRIBAL COLLEGE ACCREDITATION BY SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP WISDOM
P.O. Box 616 - Nespelem, WA 99155 / Phone (509) 634-2797- Fax: (509) 634-2614
Colville Tribal College offers Associate of Arts Degrees and Completion of Certificate Programs in the following areas:
AA/AS Programs:
Business Management Liberal Arts Environmental Science Forestry Business Technology
Certificate of Completion Programs: Office Professionals Medical Office Clerk Highway Construction Training
Other Courses: Language classes are FREE to all
Colville Tribal Members
We are currently seeking indi-viduals who may
like to become instructors for college level classes at our campus.
FOR INFORMATION GO TO:
www.skc.edu click on about select employment.
Enrollment is open continuously. Come in and pick up a student enrollment packet then
schedule for a T.A.B.E test date.
“Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a
difference.”
― Claire Fagin
Dear Editor:
Just like CCT natural
resources failures by the
Council, the same corruption
and ignorance is guiding
the attacks against our
Sinixt Territory resources
in Canada.
CCT pays far too much
to fight Sinixt Territory
r e s o u r c e s p r o t e c t i o n
in Canada. The Mandel
Pender Law Firm formerly
represented CCT but now
r e p r e s e n t s O k a n o g a n
Nation Alliance (ONA)
which is direct conlict of interest by Mandel Pender
as they represented the
Sinixt previously and in
representing us stated/
defined/represented the
Sinixt as autonomous from
any other representational
g r o u p i n c l u d i n g t h e
Okanogans and Colville
Confederated Tribes. CCT
was represented by attorney
Underhill.
Marilyn James asked
why they would have
Underhill represent them
as Underhill has a long
history of representing the
government in anti-Indian
cases in the past.
Why would CCT pay
Stuart Rush a retainer
every year to represent
them and then pay another
lawyer to represent them
in this case and have to
pay Underhill as well?
Underhill is the government
lawyer ighting our Sinixt Territory neighbors in an
Environmental Appeal
Board (EAB) action. This
EAB case is to protect
McFayden Creek (also
on Perry Ridge) from a
developer who wishes to
dewater the creek at one
point and reinsert the water
at another point down stream
to the detriment of the
stream/habitat/water.
Underhill represents
not only anti-Indian law
he is also representing an
Dear Editor:After all this time, I still
have questions about our Colville Tribal Enrollment process or disenrollment for that matter. Most of my curiosity and concerns come out of what I’ve been told by tribal members whose family blood quantum have been artiicially reduced. These are people who have no recourse, no extra cash laying around for an attorney. Absent of
Tribal Membership,
As you all know we will
be getting the 2nd portion of
our 193 Settlement monies
for the mis-management
of our natural resources.
We need to make sure that
our tribal council starts
the restoration process for
the damages as soon as
possible. I’d like to see at
least $50 million of the remaining money be put
into this use. If you didn’t
attend the meetings in which
Brian Gunn (our attorney
on the settlement) did his
power point presentation,
showing all the watersheds
on the reservation in pink
as damaged. All the water is
being polluted with E-Coli
from cows in the riparian
areas, cows stay in the
riparian areas and wallow all
summer long ruining all the
ish beds and wearing down the banks of all the streams
and lakes. This has ruined
the sponge like ability of the watersheds to hold water longer into the summer: First and foremost we need to get the cows out of the forested areas, back down to the original rangelands in the lower levels.
The range lands have also been damaged. We need to fence these cows out of the creeks and go back to watering troughs from springs (Any cut fences stipulate a heavy ine). Very few members have cattle anymore, most have horses. These cattlemen are in business for themselves. Buffalo Lake and Owhi Lake have been identiied as in their dying stages with mill fail, algae, phosphates, silt, cow piss and garbage illing up the lakes, smothering them. I would like to see some serious attention given
to the restoration of the
lakes. Clear-cuts on and
near the lakes have turned
them into swamps. We
needed to stop logging on
our reservation and start a
new approach. I have been
continuing to go on ieldtrips since the announcement
of the settlement. It hasn’t
changed at all. We still have
RRT’s of two trees per acre. Trees are spaced too far apart so the wind comes up and the trees are blown down or the tops are snapped off. We are not getting fair market value for our timber and haven’t for some time. We need to stop logging immediately and refocus our management to conservation, restoration of our water, riparian areas, and watersheds, replanting all of the clear-cut areas. Put our young people to work doing this with our settlement money for this project. (BIA has not done very much work on the roads in the past 20 years) I understand that they are looking for an engineer to build new roads (ix up old roads would be a better plan) as we have too many roads already. The 5 experts we hired for the 2002 E.I.S in which 26 units out of 208 were identiied as in extreme or highly
sensitive condition due
to miss-management and
poor logging practices, cows
polluting the water, wrong size culverts, culverts placed in the wrong place. Many have already been replaced, we need to do an inventory to make sure that the money is spent wisely, no repeats of the same mistakes. What we see as a repeat of the history is cattlemen encroaching upon and exploiting our natural resources. First in our original homeland “The Columbia Basin” Secondly where Ruby is now cattlemen and miners moved in and took over, we were then moved here. It’s time to move them out and save our natural resources, namely water, watersheds, riparian areas, our lakes, rivers, creeks, and springs. Replant shrubs,
willows, plants in riparian
areas, lakes, streams, our
watersheds will come back.
Not just an emphasis on
roads, tree planting,thinning
where they need to be. We
need a referendum vote on
the cows. Thank you;
Gerry Gabriel
We have to peel away the layers of
generations...
Lim limt to Bob, Robert, and MarilynThe 2nd Portion
Positions of Conlicts of InterestQuestionsanti-environmental legal
stand. I feel that Underhill
and Rush are in positions
of conflict of interest as
they both sit on the West
Coast Environmental Law
(WCEL) board of directors.
Underhill is the Chair of
the WCEL Board. WCEL
funded the Sinixt case and
then Underhill represented
the CCT against the Sinixt.
Rush is on the Board and
the lawyer representing
ONA is also on the board
of WCEL. How can board
members of an organization
that funds cases upholding
environmental protection
ight against the very cases
they are funding? WCEL
also funded the case to
protect McFayden Creek that
Underhill is representing the
government now to destroy?
Under the supervision of
our Office of Reservation
Attorney, CCT is paying for
malpractice, in my opinion,
throughout Sinixt litigations
and liaisons.
Why would the CCT go
against their own people
who stand for the land and
water? If you look around
the Colville Reservation do
you see the xwuplax’n being
represented in resource/
water management?
Susan River Ione
Seattle, WA
that these members are left to wrestling contests with Enrollment over the years.What also eats away at me are the false enrollments by people who “sign” paternity to get somebody enrolled or adopted and they know it is not true. I realize our enrollment documents and policies look like pretzels but where is the justice? Like I have been saying, this is all rigged.
Mary SchmitzBullhead City, AZ
8 TRIBAL TRIBUNE MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
TRIBAL TRIBUNESERVICE & SOURCE DIRECTORY
Office Number (509) 63 4-2223Fax Number (509) 634-2235
LEGAL NOTICE
S U M M O N S B Y PUBLICATION
Pursuant to Colville Tribal Code §2-2-71
Colville Tribal Credit Corporation,
a lending institution who l l y -own e d by t he Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation,
Plaintiff,vs.Wayne L. Boyce Sr.,
Robert Boyce, David Boyce, Barbara Boyce, Joshua Boyce
Does 1-20 claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate or secured interest described in the complaint
DefendantsC a s e N o . C V -
CD-2012-35294To Defendants:A lawsuit has been iled
against you in the above-mentioned Court by Colville Tribal Credit Corporation. In order to defend against this lawsuit you must answer the complaint by stating your defense in writing and iling it by mail or in person upon the Attorney for Plaintiff, David D. Shaw, at the ofice below stated. If you fail to do this within thirty (30) days after the date of the irst publication of this Summons, a default judgment may be entered against you. A default judgment is one where the plaintiff is entitled to what it is asking for in the complaint because you have not answered the complaint in writing.
The complaint has been iled in an attempt to collect a promissory note, and additional security interest. Colvi l le Tr ibal Credi t Corporation is requesting that the Court enter judgment against you for principal ba lance toge ther wi th interest accrued at the rate of 8.51% per annum; late fees, spokesperson fees, costs and disbursements; that the judgment bear interest at 8.51% per annum from the date of judgment; that in the event of nonpayment of judgment, execution may be issued for payment of any judgment; any further spokesperson fees, collection costs and cost of further court proceedings for the execution of any judgment entered in this action; that your tribal per capita payments be withheld to satisfy any judgment; that if you are employed by the Colville Tribe, that 25% of your tribal wages or salary or $50.00 whichever is less be withheld to satisfy any judgment; that you shall be required to make payments on any judgment entered; and any other and further relief as the Court may deem to be just and equitable.
David D. ShawCommonwealth Building421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1150Portland, OR 97204503.221.4260 (tel)TT: 1 of 2
Muckleshoot Tribal Court of Justice, YOUTH COURT DIVISION
In and for the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation
Auburn, WA 98092IN RE THE WELFARE OF:R. H. S.DOB: 09/15/2005Case No.: MUC-J-08/12-118NOTICE OF CONTINUED FACTFINDING HEARING –
AS TO FATHERIndian ChildTO: SARA FAWN SAM,
M o t h e r F R E D E R I C K MELVIN CHARLES, Father
J A M E S S M I S K I N , MCFS Case Manager
ANNIE HARLAN, Tribal Prosecutor
YOU AND EACH OF
CLASSIFIEDS
T R I B A L T R I B U N E
Jasper Joel
TonasketAfter months of joyful
anticipation, Baby Jack was born at 12:49 pm on Friday, Nov 9, in Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA. He struggled to breathe and was admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A congenital heart defect was discovered and further tests were ordered. On Monday he was diagnosed wi th Tr i somy 13 . On Tuesday family gathered to witness his baptism into the Catholic Church. The hormones supporting life were disconnected that
afternoon. He spent the day surrounded with love and attention. After midnight his breathing changed and, held in his mother’s arms, he left to cross over to his grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, and aunties awaiting him.
Funeral mass was 11 am at St. Mary’s Mission on Friday, Nov 16, 2012.
Baby Jack is survived by parents Randy and Alicia Tonasket, siblings Shaylee and Ike Tonasket, maternal grandparents Jack and
Alice McKissen, dozens
of aunties and uncles, and
hundreds of cousins. He
was preceded in death by
paternal grandparents “Two
Jump” Joe Tonasket and
The Environmental Trust Department will host a Public Meeting
on Thursday, January 29 to present to the public a list (The Site
Register) of all sites within the Colville Reservation where Tribal
Response Program 128(a) environmental response actions
have occurred in 2012 or are anticipated to occur in 2013. The
public will be invited to provide comment and ask questions of
Response Program staff during this time. Information on using
the Tribes’ Response Program Information Repository will also
be available. Among others, the Sites include:
�Nespelem Post and Pole �Mineral Hill
�Tribal Transfer Stations �Recycling Facility Lunch will be provided
PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 29, 2013
WHERE : COLVILLE TRIBES
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES CONF . ROOM
37 ARROWLAKE AVE . , COLVILLE INDIAN AGENCY , NESPELEM , WA
WHEN : 11 :30 AM—1 :00 PM
CONTRACT INFORMATION : COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST RESPONSE PROGRAM BOX 150 NESPELEM , WA 99155 DON HURST , RESPONSE PROGRAM MANAGER PHONE : 509-634-2421 DON .HURST@COLVILLETRIBES .COM KATHY MOSES , COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST PHONE : 509-634-2413 KATHY .MOSES@COLVILLETRIBES .COM
Nespelem Post and Pole
CONTACTS:
LARRY JORDAN (509) 429-1667
BUNKY ANDREWS (509) 631-4565
MAIL: 807 FIR ST, COULEE DAM, WA 99116
MOTELS:
COULEE HOUSE (509) 633-1101
GC CENTER LODGE (509) 633-2860
TRAIL WEST (509) 633-3155
Mary Covington Tonasket
Arnold.
In lieu of lowers, please make donations to support
children living in foster care.
More information about
Trisomy 13 is accessible at
www.trisomy.org
YOU will please take notice that a FACT FINDING Hearing regarding the above-mentioned youth has been scheduled for TUESDAY the 15th day JANUARY, 2013, AT 10:00 A.M. in the Muckleshoot Tribal Court of Justice located at 39015 172nd Avenue SE, Auburn, WA 98092.
The purpose of this hearing is to: 1) Hear testimony on the facts of the case; 2) to determine whether or not there is CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE that the youths are YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE, and in need of Tribal Court supervision as wards of this court; 3) whether out-of-home placement of the youth is necessary and 4) any other action necessary for the youth’s best interest; 5) whether ilings were timely and appropriate.
You may pick up a copy of ICW Case Manager’s Court Report from the court clerk’s office three working days prior to the hearing. Pursuant to Section 12.A.03.070; Title 12, a Petition for Fact-inding must be iled within ifteen days of the Preliminary Inquiry and sent to all parties. The Parties shall be notiied of the hearing at least (10) days prior to the hearing. The Fact-Finding hearing must be conducted within 40 days after the Petition for Fact-Finding is iled or the conclusion of the Preliminary Inquiry, whichever comes last, pursuant to Section 12.A.03.080, Title 12 of the Youth Codes.
The parents, guardian and custodian of the youth are each entitled to have someone represent them at the hearing at your own expense-meaning that they will be solely responsible for any fees charged by the person.
If you have any questions regarding the nature of this hearing or the location of the court, please call the Court Clerk at 253-876-3203.
Dated this 4th day of DECEMBER, 2012.
/S/Bobbie Jo NortonMIT-Clerk Of The CourtMuckleshoot Tribal Court
of JusticeI n a n d F o r T h e
M u c k l e s h o o t I n d i a n Reservation
39015 172nd Avenue SEAuburn, WA 98092(253) 939-3311 Ext. 3203TT: 1 of 2
Notice to allow public comment for the following water permit application:
Applicant Name: Michelle HarlanApplication Number: 11-28-2012-01GWater Source: WellLocation: Township 34N,
Range: 27E, Section: 31 NE1/4 SE1/4.
Purpose: Domestic useWate r Usage : 5000
gallons per dayAny persons claiming
their water rights may be
adversely affected by the
issuance of permits for the
above water use application
may contact Lois Trevino
(509)634-2430 or Bruce Wakeield (509)634-2423.
TT: 1 of 1
FOR LEASE
Okanogan: 3 BR 1.75 BA
$700/mo 1st+$500 depositOkanogan: 1 BR .75
BA STUDIO $300/mo 1st+$200 deposit
Omak:
1 BR .75 BA $350/mo 1st+$200 damage$30 credit/background.
No pets. For additional
information, application,
contact CCT Real Property
Management @ phone
509.634.2432.
INITIATIVE 5-4-1Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution
of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign.
I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES2013 GENERAL ELECTION
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE
“Shall the number of members of the Colville Business Council be reduced from
14 members to 5 members: Chairperson elected reservation-wide. Four council
members, one elected from each of the four reservation districts?”
FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
AMENDMENT XI (CONSTITUTIONAL)That Section 2, of Article II, Governing Body, is hereby amended to read: The Business Council shall
consist of Five (5) council members; four to be elected, each by their respective district and one to be elected at large by all districts and this council member will be the Chairperson of the Business Council and Chief Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
The representation from the districts hereby designated shall be as follows: Inchelium district, one council member; Keller district, one council member; Nespelem district, one council member; and Omak district, one council member.
The Business Council so organized shall elect (1) from within its own a Vice-Chair Person; and (2) from within its own number a Secretary; and (3) may appoint, from within its own number, such other oficers and committees as may be deemed necessary.
PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-1
Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth D a t e
Validation
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Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY
Please Return Signed Petitions Page To:Lou Stone
PO Box 281
Inchelium, WA 99138
You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441
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INITIATIVE 5-4-2Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution
of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign.
I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES2013 GENERAL ELECTION
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE
“The council members of the Keller and Nespelem districts for the irst election will be elected for a one-year term. The council members of the Inchelium and Omak
districts and the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer in the irst election will be elected for two years. Thereafter, the successive terms of ofice of a council member shall be for a period of two (2) years of until his/her successor is elected and installed or otherwise
amended. And thereafter elections for the Business Council shall be held every year and
shall be called at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the term of ofice.”
FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
AMENDMENT XII (CONSTITUTIONAL)That Amendment VI, Section I, of Article III, Nominations and Elections, is hereby amended to read: The irst
election of the Business Council under this constitution as amended shall be called, held, and supervised by the Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Elections Committee of the Colville Business Council.
At the irst election if there are more than two certiied candidates for each ive respective positions there will be a primary election for that respective position. If there are only two certiied candidates per position then those two candidates will not participate in a primary election but only in the general election. In the primary election, the two candidates per position receiving the highest number of votes for their respective positions will become candidates in the general election. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the general election for that respective position will be declared the winner in that contest.
The council members of the Keller and Nespelem districts for the irst election will be elected for a one-year term. The council members of the Inchelium and Omak districts and the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer in the irst election will be elected for two years. Thereafter, the successive terms of ofice of a council member shall be for a period of two (2) years or until his/her successor is elected and installed or otherwise amended. And thereafter, elections for the Business Council shall be held every year and shall be called at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of the term of ofice.
PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-2
Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth D a t e
Validation
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Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY
Please Return Signed Petitions Page To:Lou Stone
PO Box 281
Inchelium, WA 99138You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441
INITIATIVE 5-4-3Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution
of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign.
I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES2013 GENERAL ELECTION
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE
“The Chairperson of the Colville Business Council shall be the Chief Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes and shall be responsible for the execution of the legislation passed by
the Colville Business Council. The Chief Executive Oficer is responsible for the Administration of the Tribal Government Operations and Programs and for the presentation of the Tribal
Administration’s proposals to the Colville Business Council.
The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer has the authority to veto any legislation from the Colville Business Council. The Colville Business Council has the authority to override any
Executive Veto by the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer through a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Business Council.”
FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
AMENDMENT XIII (BY-LAWS)That Section 1, of the By-Laws, of Article I, the Business Council, shall be amended to read as follows:
The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer of the Business Council shall preside over all Regular and Special Meetings of the Business Council. The Chairperson shall perform all duties of the Chairman and exercise authority delegated by the Constitution and By-laws, the Tribal Membership, and the Business Council. The Chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie.
The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer of the Colville Confederated Tribes shall be responsible for the execution of the legislation passed by the Colville Business Council. The Chief Executive Oficer is responsible for the Administration of Tribal Government Operations and Programs and for the presentation of the Tribal Administration’s proposals to the Colville Business Council.
The Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer has the authority to veto any legislation from the Colville Business Council. The Colville Business Council has the authority to override any Executive Veto by the Chairperson/Chief Executive Oficer through a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Business Council.
PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-3
Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth D a t e
Validation
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Please Cut this entire Page out of the Tribal Tribune TODAY
Please Return Signed Petitions Page To:
Lou Stone
PO Box 281
Inchelium, WA 99138You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441
INITIATIVE 5-4-4Petition to place before the voters of the Colville Confederated Tribes a referendum to amend the Constitution
of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
Read before signing - Only Colville tribal members over the age of 18 years may sign.
I petition the BUSINESS COUNCIL of the Colville Confederated Tribes to place on the ballot at the next tribal general election for ratiication by the tribal membership the following proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Constitution.
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES2013 GENERAL ELECTION
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE
“No business shall be transacted unless a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of
three (3) Colville Business Council Members. A Majority of the Colville Business Council
shall consist of ifty per cent plus one (50% + 1) of the Colville Business Council Members within an established quorum.”
FULL AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
AMENDMENT XIV (BY-LAWS)That Section 2, of the By-Laws, of Article II, Quorum, shall be amended to read as follows: No business
shall be transacted unless a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of three (3) Colville Business Council members. A majority of the Colville Business Council shall consist of ifty per cent plus one (50% + 1) of the Colville Business Council members within an established quorum.
PETITION for INITIATIVE 5-4-4
Signature Print Name Enrollment # Date of Birth D a t e
Validation
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Please Return Signed Petitions Page To:Lou Stone
PO Box 281
Inchelium, WA 99138
You must re-sign this petition for 2013 even if you signed before. Questions? 509 738 6441
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C O L V I L L E C O N F E D E R A T E D T R I B E S C O LV I L L E BUSINESS COUNCIL November 19th, 2012
Resolution IndexCondense by, Trisha
Jack, CBC Recording Secretary
C o u n c i l M e m b e r s Present: John E. Sirois, Benny Marchand Jr. (present at 9:06a.m.),Michael 0. Finley, Joseph Somday, Andy Joseph Jr., William “Billy” Nicholson II, Brian Nissen, Ernest “Sneena” Brooks III (present at 9:12a.m.), Nancy Johnson, Jim Boyd, Richard Swan Sr. and N. “Lynn” Palmanteer-Holder.
De lega t ion /Absen t : Luana Boyd-Rowley and Darlene Zacherle.
Listed by: Resolution N o . , C o n d e n s e d R e c o m m e n d a t i o n In format ion , Colv i l l e Business Council.
To award the construction contract for the Corrections Expansion project to ERLK in the amount $3,139,236.00 with an additional amount of$100,800.00 for alternate #2 court millwork for a grand total of $3,240,036.00. No tribal dollars will be expended. Funds will come from the Corrections. 638 contract carry over approved for expansion of the Corrections Facility by CBC resolution 2011-613 and the courts grant. Also, to authorize the Chairperson or designee to sign all pertaining documents.
10 FOR (BM, WBN, NJ, LPH, BN, AJ, EB, JB, RS, JOSEPH S.); OAGAINST OABSTAINED
*Rat ionale : Missed Special Session Timelines.
To modify FY13 budget for Tribal Court and Parole & Probation pursuant to Resolution 2012-629, so that Administrative function of the Parole & Probation office falls under Tribal Court Administration and Tribal Court budget absorbs P&P Administrative wage items from P&P approved FY13 budget to ta l ing $107,060.00. Also to move funds internally from Conflict Counsel expense to wages to cover 1 existing Court Personnel position, removing those wages from Tribal Court BIA budget in an effort to free up BIA dollars to offer competitive wages for an Associate
Judge and to cover 1 position that needs to be reinstated; and also move funds from Conlict Counsel expense to vehicle R&M and vehicle fuel for a vehicle for Tribal Court business use. NO ADDITIONAL DOLLARS REQUESTED.
10 FOR (WBN, EB, JOSEPHS. , BM, BN, LBR, JOHN S., JB, NJ, LPH); O AGAINST; O ABSTAINED.
*Rationale: TimelinestO-Signature20t2-749.m&b/l&j
To accept BIA FY 12 CTAS Purpose Area 3: Justice Sys tems and Alcoho l and Subs tance Abuse Program grant award in the amount of$147,108.00 from the Ofice of Justice Programs/ Bureau of Justice Assistance. NO TRIBAL DOLLARS REQUIRED. Authorize the Chairman and/or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
10 FOR (WBN, EB, JOSEPHS. , BM, BN, L B R , J O H N S . , J B , NJ, LPH); OAGAINST OABSTAINED
*Rationale:TimelinestO-Signature20t2-750.cdc To waive
the 40lb Roof Load ofthe FEMA Homes and approve
the #30lb Roof Load which meets the minimum requirements of our Zoned Area. The approved FEMA homes will be distributed to two (2) Tribal families who
10 FOR (NJ, NLPH, M F, W B N , A J , B M , JOHN S., JOSEPH S., DZ, BN); OAGAINST OABSTAINED.
Meet the conditions of Health, Safety and Need from the Keller Disaster area and FEMA will cover all expenses to provide necessary infrastructure which will include moving, set up, skirting and hook up to water, sewer and power on the recipients approved site. Chairman or designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
*Rationale: None listed2012-751.m&bT o e n t e r i n t o a
contract agreement with NativeLink, LLC in the amount of $32,998.28 for the installation of a communications building and tower to industry standards on Keller Butte mountain top for security and enclosure purposes of the tribal and federal c o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d network equipment.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS,LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED
2012-752.m&b To approve Appendix 1 o f the S ta tement o f Investment Policy and Guidelines that lists the members of the investment committee as Chairman of the Colville Business Council, Chairman of the Management & Budget Committee, Executive Direc tor, Reserva t ion At torney, Depar tment of Commerce Manager, Comptroller and Budget Oficer. Chair or designee is authorized to sign all relevant documents.
8 F O R ( M F, A J , JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); O AGAINST; 1 ABSTAINED (WBN).
2012-753.e&e/nrc To approve the Fish and Wildlife Department’s Organizational Charts to the Colville Business Council. These charts were developed by Fish and Wildlife Staff to reflect current as well as future stafing needs for the department. The Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. No Tribal dollars attached.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ,
RS,LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED; TABLED
2012-754.e&e To appoint John Stensgar
to serve a four year term as the Kel ler Distr ic t TERO Commissioner. The appointment is effective the day the resolution is approved. This authorizes the Chairman or designee to sign all pertinent documents.
*TABLED VOTE* 9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST ; OABSTAINED.
2012-755.nrc To approve the Fair
Market Rate (FMR) for Range Units as $10.00/Animal Unit Month (AUM) and to set the grazing fees for 2013 through 2017 as follows: Allotted Land within Range Units for Tribal Members is set at $10.00/AUM. Tribal Land within Range Units for Tribal Members is set at $1.20/AUM per Resolution 1992-067.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH) OAGAINST; OABSTAINED.
2012-756.nrc
To authorize CCT Fish & Wildlife engage with the Bureau of Reclamation with the goal of conirming CCT’s jurisdiction to enforce CCT fishing regulations against non member anglers ishing within the Colville Reservation on Reclamation lands immediately above and below Grand Coulee Dam. The Chair or designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents. No Tribal dollars attached.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED2012-757.nrc To approve continuation
o f M e m o r a n d u m o f A g r e e m e n t b e t w e e n W a s h i n g t o n S t a t e University and Colville Confederated Tribes, for funding of $80,102.00 as outlined in Amendment 20 to Appendix A ofMOA (attached). Dollars already budgeted, no new dollars requested. Chairperson or designee authorized to sign Amendment 20 to Appendix A of existing MOA and all pertinent
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH) OAGAINST OABSTAINED
documents. 2012-758.nrc/m&bT o a p p r o v e t h e
attached FY 2013 Forest Management Deductions (FMD) Expenditure Plan l is ts the expendi tures that will be taken from the Forest Management Deduction account. These expenditures are included as part of the Tribe’s FY 20 I3 budget. Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Natural Resource Committee to approve the FY 20I3
Forest Management Deduction Expenditure Plan as presented. The Colville Business Council Chairperson or his designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST ; OABSTAINED.
2012-759.nrcTo approve Budget
Modification #I to 7703 Columbia River Water Management Project a line item transfer for $62,000.00 for the period of July I, 20I2 thru June 30, 2013 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign contracts and all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. This is the full contract award.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED
2012-760.nrcTo app rove 9 I IOI I
Washington State University sub contract in the amount of$I99,793.00 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. SOW is attached.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH) ; AGAINST; OABSTAINED
2012-761.nrcTo approve 9I04I2 Cates
& Erb sub-contract in the amount of$259,000.00 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. SOW is attached.
8 FOR (MF, WBN, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); I AGAINST (AJ); OABSTAINED
2012-762.nrc To approve Douglas
County PUD #I White Sturgeon Project in the
amount of$347,136.00 and dates are from January 1, 2013 to August 3I, 20I6 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. SOW is attached
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED.
2012-763.nrcTo approve 32I513 White
Sturgeon Project in the amount of $776,436.00 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. 9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED
2012-764.nrc To approve 3135I2 Ford
Motor Credit Company in the amount of $72,726.30 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST OABSTAINED.
2012-765.nrcTo approve 9 I04I2
Cardno Entrix sub-contract in the amount of$89,924.00 and authorize the Chairman or his/her designee to sign all or any related documents. No Tribal dollars associated. SOW is attached.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST; OABSTAINED.
2012-766.nrcTo appoint Richard
Swan, Sr. as the Colville C o n f e d e r a t e d Tr i b e s delegate to the Intertribal Timber Council. Chair or designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents. To supersede all previous delegations. 8 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, LPH); OAGAINST; I ABSTAINED (RS).
2012-767.nrc To appoint Wil l iam
Nicholson, II, as the Colville Confedera ted Tr ibes alternate delegate to the Intertribal Timber Council. Chair or designee authorized t o s i gn a l l pe r t i ne n t documents. To supersede all previous delegations.
8 F O R ( M F, A J , JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH) OAGAINST; I ABSTAINED (WBN).
2012-768.nrcTo adopt the amendments
to the 2012 Tribal Member H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s to include the attached South Half wolf seasons and map. Whereas, it is the goal of the Fish & Wildlife to protect/promote ungulate populations for the subsistence and ceremonial needs of the Tribes, and whereas an unmanaged wolf population on the Reservation will reduce the number of ungulates available for tribal harvest.
6 FOR (MF, WBN, JOSEPH S., BN, NJ, RS); 3 AGAINST (AJ, JB, LPH) OABSTAINED.
2012-769.nrcT o a p p r o v e t h e
d e v e l o p m e n t o f a L a n d P u r c h a s e S u b - C o m m i t t e e t h a t w i l l make recommendations to the Natural Resource C o m m i t t e e f o r l a n d purchases. This committee will develop the priority list for Land Purchase. This Sub- Committee will consist of interested Council , Executive Director and Comptroller
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST OABSTAINED.
2012-770.nrc/m&bTo approve the contract
renewal for Environmental International, Ltd. providing technical assistance to the CCT on the Upper Columbia River contaminant issues for the Remedial Investigation, Natural Resources Damage Assessment, and Midnite Mine in the amount of
$527,031.00. Funding is from various federal sources (BIA and EPA). No Tribal dollars requested. Chairman or designee authorized to sign all relevant documents.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST OABSTAINED.
2012-771.nrcTo approve the attached
agreement, which will extend the Lake Rufus Woods ishery management agreement between CCT and the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife on an
interim basis until March 31,
2013, thereby maintaining the status quo management
a r rangement on Lake
Rufus Woods while CCT
representatives attempt to
negotiate renewal of the
agreement with possible
modiications. The Chair or designee is authorized to sign
all pertinent documents. No
Tribal dollars are attached
8 FOR (WBN, AJ ,
JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ,
RS, LPH); 1 AGAINST
(MF); OABSTAINED.
2012-772.nrcTo approve the agreement
between Bonneville Power
Administration and Colville
Tribes Parks and Recreation
for Archaeological Resource
Protection (ARPA) on Lake
Roosevelt. The agreement is
a re-occurring agreement for
FY October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for period of patrolling on land
and water April through June
2013 and August through September 2013 in the amount of $50,009.00. No matching dollars. Indirect
$5,823.00. Chairperson or designee to sign all
documents pertaining to
this agreement
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ,
JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED
2012-773.nrcTo approve the budget
modification to increase
funding from Bonneville
Power Administration in the
amount of $32,538.00 to cover the cost of expenses
not covered in the initial
budget. Addition funds will
be taken from prior year
contract funding. Additional
Indirect $882.00. 9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ,
JOSEPHS., BN, JB, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
2012-774.nrcTo approve a lease
agreement to Darne l l
and Carol Sam of the
property located at 410 Pharr Road, Riverside,
legally described as Tax
1, Lot 12 Pharr Orchard
Tracts, Okanogan County,
Washington. Lease terms
to commence November
15, 2012 at the monthly rental rate of$1,000.00, per lease agreement. Chairman
or designee to sign all
pertinent documents and
legal instruments.
9 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ,
JOSEPH S., BN, JB, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
FAILED
2012-775.nrcTo approve a lease
agreement to Amanda
Chavez of the property
located at 315 Edmonds
Street , Omak, legal ly
described as Lot 4, Block
99 Government Townsite of
Omak, Okanogan County,
Washington. Lease terms
to commence November
15, 2012 at the monthly rental rate of $300.00, per lease agreement. Chairman
or designee to sign all
pertinent documents and
legal instruments.
3 FOR (JOSEPH S.,
JB, BN); 6 AGAINST (MF,
WBN, AJ, NJ, RS, LPH);
OABSTAINED.
TABLED
2012-776.nrcTo approve a lease
agreement to Pat r ic ia
Reardan of the property
located at 41 Crowder Road,
Okanogan legally described
as Tax 7, Lot 8 (W Yi NE
SE NW), between River/
RR, Okanogan County,
Washington. Lease terms
to commence November
15, 2012 at the monthly rate of $700.00, per lease agreement. Chairman or
designee to sign all pertinent
d o c u m e n t s a n d l e g a l
instruments.
* TA B L E D V O T E *
8 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ,
JOSEPHS., JB, NJ, RS,
LPH); I AGAINST (BN);
OABSTAINED
2012-777.cdc To approve the attached
MOU with the Colville Tribal
Federal Corporation (CTFC)
not exceed $150,000.00 for re imbursement of
e x p e n d i t u r e s f o r t h e
Barney’s Junction (Noisy
Wa t e r s ) I n t e r s e c t i o n
Improvements. All funding
is federal dollars. Chairman
or designee authorized to
sign all pertinent documents.
10 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BM, BN, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST; 0 ABSTAINED.
2012-778.cdc To rescind Resolution
2010-416 in its entirety due to being unable to
meet deliverables.
10 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BM, BN, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST ;
OABSTAINED.
2012-779.cdcTo approve the attached
contract with Frank Gurney
in the amount of $59,850.00 for the emergency guard rail
repairs on IRR Route #0140 Columbia River Road. All
funding is federal dollars.
Chairman or designee
authorized to s ign al l
pertinent documents.
10 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BM, BN, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
2012-780.tgTo adopt Michael James
Shipman, as applicant meets
requirements of Section
8-1-160 of Enrollment Ordinance and Constitution
of the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation.
10 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPH S., BM, BN, NJ,
RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
2012-781.tgTo a d o p t R o m a n
Aaron Fisher-Williams,
a s a p p l i c a n t m e e t s
requirements of Section
8-1-160 of Enrollment Ordinance and Constitution
of the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation.
10 FOR (MF, WBN, AJ, JOSEPHS., BM, BN, NJ,
RS,LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
2012-782.e&e/m&bTo approve funding to
support Salish School of
Spokane (SSOS) in the
amount of$55,000.00. Funds will go toward matching
funds for the SSOS ANA
Grant. This grant program
will 1) provide year round
nslxcin immersion school
for 12 Colville children,
2) will train 5 new luent Colville early childhood
education teachers, and 3)
create 180 nslxcin children’s books to be shared with
CCT programs and other
community organizations.
Chairman or his delegate
is authorized to sign all
pertinent documents. Fund
1 9 3 . 1 9 3 0 4 L a n g u a g e Endowment.
ll FOR (MF, EB, WBN,
AJ, JOSEPH S., BM, BN, JB,
NJ, RS, LPH); OAGAINST;
OABSTAINED.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012TRIBAL TRIBUNE 10 RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Numbering Legend Natural Resources - Nrc Management & Budget - M&B Education & Employment - E&E Veterans - Vet Elections - Elc Tribal Government - TG
Human Services - Hum Law & Justice - L&J Culture - Cul Executive - Exc Gaming Task Force - Gam Community Development - CDC