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Nee-san-lha’-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (November) 2018 - Volume 25, Issue 11

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

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

TOLOWA DEE-NI’ NATION WELCOMES THE SPIRIT RUNNERS

On the evening of October 5th Tolowa

Dee-ni' Nation Staff, TDN citizens and

Chairwoman, Denise Richards-

Padgette welcomed the Pacific

Northwest Spirit Runners as they

arrived from their recent stretch from

Cow Creek territory (Roseburg, Oregon

area). The Spirit Runners began

running on September 1st at the U.S.

Canada boarder in Washington and

concluded October 8 (Indigenous

Peoples Day) on Alcatraz Island to

coincide with the Annual Sunrise

Ceremony. When they arrived they still

had a few weeks left and about 330

miles left to run.

They arrived with the purpose

to reunite Indigenous Nations

of the Pacific North West,

Restore collaborative working

relationships of ALL indigenous

Nations of the Pacific

NorthWest & resolve the issues

and concerns that have long

plagued Indigenous Nations of

the Pacific North West.

On Saturday morning tribal citizens

and staff greeted runners with a

breakfast and began a walk around the

reservation to the mouth of the Smith

River. Blessings and prayers sent the

runners off as they began their next

stretch from Smith River to Klamath,

California. A few runners joined in with

the Spirit Runners to Klamath including

Ridge McLennan who represented the

Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation.

Shu’ shaa nin-la to everyone who came

out to welcome the runners and send

their prayers. They all made it to

Alcatraz for the sunrise ceremony.

Sunday, November 11

Tribal Offices will close

Monday, November 12, in

observance of Veterans

Day (November 11). Shu’

shaa nin-la to all Tolowa

Veterans.

Tribal Offices will close

November 22-23

in observance of

Thanksgiving.

The November 22 Regular

Council meeting is

canceled for the holiday.

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SAVE THE DATE

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Denise Padgette

Chairperson

(707) 218-7719

[email protected]

Jeri Lynn Thompson

Vice Chair

(707) 951-3875

[email protected]

Leann McCallum

Secretary

707) 954-8319

[email protected]

Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

Treasurer

(707) 218-6569

[email protected]

Marvin Richards Sr.

Member

(707) 951-6730

[email protected]

Kara Brundin-Miller

Member

(707) 954-4973

[email protected]

Cari Nelson

Member

(707) 954-8056

[email protected]

Na’sr-dvtlh-nvsh-dvn (Tribal Office)

Chief Financial Officer, Hank Shields

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

Interim Executive Director/Chief Governance Officer,

Briannon Fraley


Community & Family Services Director, Dorothy Wait


Culture Director, Pyuwa Bommelyn

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

Enrollment Specialist, Theresa Ferrer


Government Records Manager, Jessica Haas


Housing Director, Don Daines


Human Resources Director, Sharyne Harper


Natural Resources Director, Megan Van Pelt

-(707) 954-4775, [email protected]

Planning Director, Tim Hoone


TERO Director, Zackary Chapman


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Nov 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends 2:00am

Nov 8 Regular Council Meeting 6:00pm Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Hall Community Center

Nov 9 December Newsletter Deadline

Nov 12 Tribal Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Nov 13 Wee-ya’ Committee Meeting 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me’-ne’, Lucky 7 Casino

Nov 20 Food & Agriculture Committee Meeting 12:00pm Sri’srwvlh Mee-ne’

Nov 20 Natural Resources & Harvesting Committee 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me’-ne’, Lucky 7 Casino

Nov 21 Waa-tr’vslh-’a~ Committee Meeting 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino

Nov 22-23 Tribal Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

Nov 28 Housing Committee Meeting 5:00pm Nii~-li~ Me'-ne', Lucky 7 Casino

In This Issue…... Page Domestic Violence Awareness Walk… 11

Save the Date………………………………… 2 Winter Solstice Gathering………………. 12

Waa 'Ee-lee-te (Events)………………….. 3 News Release……………………………….. 13

Council Attendance and Motions……… 4-5 Emergency Management Program….. 14

Human Resources Statistics…………….. 5 Tribal Court Administrator Honored…. 15

Tribal Historic Preservation Office…….. 6 Solid Waste Study Results………………. 16

Marine Program………………………..……. 7 Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Nutrition Menu……… 18

Coloring Page—Dee-ni’ Wee-ya’………. 8 Maa~-xuslh-ghalh (Birthdays)……….. 18

Save the Date………………………………… 9-10 Ch’ee-nvk-t’i (Announcements)……… 19

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Mission Statement

To exert and protect the inherent sovereignty endowed

upon the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation to promote our tribal

identity, and the wellbeing of our people, community, and

environment by building a strong foundation, managing

resources, and perpetuating our cultural lifeways and legacy.

Nee-san-lha’-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (November) 2018 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 140

Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone 707.487.9255. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The

Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article

shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Editor: Debbie Boardman (707)487-9225

[email protected]

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COUNCIL ATTENDANCE AND MOTIONS-SEPTEMBER 2018

September 6, 2018 Special Meeting—All Councilors Present

September 13, 2018 Executive Council Meeting—All Councilors Present

September 13, 2018 Regular Council Meeting—Councilor Padgette absent

September 20, 2018 Special Council Meeting—Councilor Nelson attending

Indian Tourism Conference

M/S/C (McCallum/Nelson) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Lucky 7 Casino Enterprises (L7CE) Employee Handbook-Section 7 Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (McCallum/Thompson) 5-0-1 Motion to approve that items not required by the Enrollment Title on enrollment applications should not hold up the enrollment process Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Richards/McCallum) 5-0-1 Motion to appoint Kymmie Scott, Emergency Manager as Point of Contact (POC) with the Department of Homeland Security to establish Priority Communication Services including Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP), Government Emergency Telecommunications Services (GETS), and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Thompson/Richards) 5-0-1 Motion to approve changing name of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Fish & Game Committee to the Natural Resources & Harvesting Committee Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (McCallum/Richards) 5-0-1 Motion to approve adding additional seat to the Natural Resources & Harvesting Committee, bringing the total to 7 Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Thompson/Richards) 3-0-3 Motion to approve designating Chairwoman Denise Richards-Padgette as Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) for Administration for Native Americans (ANA) grant Ày~: Thompson, Giovannetti, Richards Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette, McCallum, Nelson

M/S/C (McCallum/Nelson) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Planning Coordinator job description (Planning Department) Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Giovannetti/Thompson) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Grant Services Administrator job description (Planning Department) Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Nelson/Richards) 3-0-1 Motion to approve consolidation of Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) positions, under the Office of Self-governance Ày~: Thompson, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Thompson/Richards) 3-0-1 Motion to approve 4 main programs of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) to be collections, archives, cemetery and cultural resources Ày~: Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Richards/Nelson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) job description (Office of Self-governance) Ày~: Giovannetti, Richards, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Nelson) 4-0-2 Motion to direct staff to look into cost of developing first 4 rows of the south RV park, at XVR, to develop an upscale RV park Ày~: Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: McCallum, Thompson

M/S/C (Nelson/Miller) 5-0-1 Motion to direct staff to bring back recommendations for keeping, removing or renovating the ship at XVR Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Nelson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve modification of contract 1850-0867 with Stover Engineering to include Landscaping Design and Geotech Report, for a new total not to exceed $341,077, paid with Dat-naa-svt Low Income Housing Tax Credit funding Ày~: Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Nelson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Tribal Prevailing Wage schedule, effective immediately Ày~: Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Nelson) 3-0-1 Motion to approve issuing official tribal position on marijuana operations Ày~: Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Giovannetti/Miller) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 18-33; Membership Applications (7) Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

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COUNCIL ATTENDANCE AND MOTIONS-SEPTEMBER 2018

M/S/C (McCallum/Giovannetti) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and California Department of Fish & Wildlife, with address correction Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Nelson/Miller) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Amendment #3 to the 2016-2020 Multiyear Funding Agreement between Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and the U.S. Department of Interior Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Richards) 5-0-1 Motion to approve HP Maintenance and Support agreement in the amount of $10,253.33 Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Thompson/Miller) 5-0-1 Motion to approve purchase of vehicl e for giveaway at a cost of $49,500 Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Miller/McCallum) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures—Section 6, with updates Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Miller/Thompson) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Bereavement Leave Policy HR-08-801, with updates Ày~: Thompson, McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Padgette

M/S/C (Miller/Richards) 5-0-1 Motion to approve amended Data Technician job description (Office of Self-governance K’ap-mvn’ Project) Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/McCallum) 5-0-1 Motion to amend previous motion and to approve contract with Hemmingsen Construction not to exceed $220,000 for site work for Cluster B of Dat-naa-svt Village Project, paid from Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) budget, using standard template and foregoing legal review for this contract only Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Richards) 4-0-1 Motion to approve and Chairperson sign a letter of support for the Klondike West Fire Suppression Damage Repair Plan on the recommendation of staff Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Miller/Richards) 4-0-1 Motion to approve and Chairperson sign one-time funding request from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for improvements for Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Court as identified in the Tribal Court Assessment Ày~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson

Translation: ‘Ay~=Yes Duu=No Xwee-la=Abstain

Positions posted: 10

Family Services Project Specialist Family Services Project Coordinator

Data and Statistics Technician DV/SA Prevention Specialist

Tribal Preschool Teacher Head Start Education Coordinator

Classroom Aide Nutrition Specialist

Substitute Classroom Aide/Assistant Cook Tribal Court Clerk

Hires: 2

Transfers: 4

Separations: 6

Tribal Office: 114 people work at 6 locations

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Citizens—54

Spouses of TDN Citizens—7 (4 are citizens of other tribes)

Citizens of other tribes—10

Non-Native/Other—43

HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT-SEPTEMBER 2018 COMMITTEE OPENING:

Are you interested in serving on the Waa-tr’vslh-’a~

Lhetlh-xat (Culture Committee)?

Mail your letter of interest to

Recording Secretary, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith

River, CA 95567 –or— email it to

[email protected]

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COUNCIL APPOINTS TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER

On October 11, 2018 Tribal Council passed resolution 18-38 appointing

Amanda O’Connell as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO).

Amanda is a Tribal Citizen and the daughter of Denise Richards-Padgette

and granddaughter of Frank and Lestie Richards. She has worked for the

Tribe on and off since she began working at the age of 14. Amanda has

served our community on various committees including the Tr’vm-

dan’ (Repatriation) Committee, Housing Committee, Language Committee

and Parent Policy Council for Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Head Start. Amanda is a

gatherer, basket weaver, and steward of our traditional landscapes.

Amanda values local history and genealogy, and she has had the honor to

study under her grandfather Frank, and many other elders over the years.

Amanda is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology-Archaeology

at Oregon State University to better serve our Nation in the protection of

our cultural resources.

As the THPO, Amanda will be responsible for identifying tribal goals,

objectives, and activities to promote historic and cultural preservation of

the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. The THPO Officer is designated to carry out

the Tribe’s responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act,

Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act, Archaeological

Resources Protection Act and other applicable tribal, state and federal

Laws.

As a Self-Governance Tribe with THPO status, there was a need to align

and elevate the THPO office in an effort to exert the THPO’s authority on

the reservation as well as advocate for the Tribe in a consultation role off-

reservation. In September 2018, by way of motion, the Tribal Council

placed the THPO within the Office of Self-Governance. In addition to

reporting re-structure, action was taken to establish the programmatic

framework of the THPO office, aligning preservation programs under the

supervision of the THPO. The THPO’s responsibilities covers four areas of

historic values:

Our Ancestor’s resting place (Cemetery)

Our Ancestor’s traditional Lands (Cultural Resources)

Our Ancestor’s tangible objects (Collections)

Our Collective written & documented history (Archives)

The decision for alignment was based on the findings that the Office of

Self-Governance and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office share similar

functions as the fundamental principles of self-governance are originated

from the inherent values the THPO office serves to protect.

The positioning of the THPO office provides the opportunity for capacity

building for both the THPO and Office of Self-Governance. This alignment

promotes and empowers leadership that roots our governance with

Tolowa tribal values. Our unique values endowed upon us through our

creation as a sovereign nation provides the basis for our establishment as

a government.

IMLS Native American Museum Services Grant Update

One of the most recent activities of the THPO office

has been the collaboration with consultant, Gail Joice,

who is a retired Supervisory Collections Manager from

the National Museum of the American Indian

Smithsonian Institution.

Gail was hired through the IMLS Native American

Museum Services Grant awarded to the Nation this

July. On September 25th and 26th, 2018 she made a

trip from Washington D.C. to consult with our Nation

including visiting and assessing our Tribal Collection

storage areas and providing professional guidance on

pertinent policies and procedures.

In addition to her two days on site, Gail will produce a

final report—this will be a detailed assessment of

her observations and suggestions to address the

needs for future planning of our Tribal Collection.

It is a goal of the IMLS grant project to stabilize and

remediate around 10 collection objects per month.

This work will include creating supports, trays and

boxes out of archival materials to protect the objects

from acidic conditions and prepare them for long-term

storage.

The Nation was very grateful for the opportunity to

work with Ms. Joice on this very important project. It

is planned that she will return in Spring 2019 for

follow up on the progress of the grant project

activities.

Submitted by Amanda O’Connell, THPO Pictured: Briannon Fraley, Gail Joice, Karin Levy, Amanda O’Connell

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Earlier this year, our Marine Program, Si~s-xa

Netlh-‘i~, spent a week filming an episode for a series called “Tending Nature” that will highlight

Native environmental knowledge and practices and

how this knowledge can help us rethink our relationship to the environment. At its core, the

series aims to show the growing dialogue between Native peoples and all Californians about the

environmental issues that affect us all. A recent

press release from the Los Angeles based PBS station announced the dates the show will air. We

are very excited we were chosen to highlight our good works and are so proud of everyone who

contributed. Hope you tune in! Press Release:

Burbank, Calif. – October 8, 2018 – KCET and Link

TV, viewer-supported media organizations providing acclaimed culturally diverse programming, announced

today the debut of a new KCET Original series called TENDING NATURE produced in partnership with

the Autry Museum of the American West. The series

shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the

state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia, in the process developing a deep

understanding of plant and animal life. With today’s announcement timed to Indigenous Peoples Day, the

series examines how traditional practices can inspire a

new generation of Californians to find a balance between humans and nature. KCET will premiere four, 30-minute

episodes of TENDING NATURE starting Wed., November 7 at 8:30 p.m. on

KCET in Southern California. The series will also air

on nationally independent satellite network Link TV on Tues., November 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

(DirecTV 375 and DISH Network 9410). The unique partnership between KCET and the Autry that

started with 2017’s Emmy® Award-winning

documentary TENDING THE WILD (airing tonight on KCET at 7 p.m. in honor of Indigenous Peoples

Day) has turned into a three-year commitment to explore California’s Native stories (and histories) through the new

series: Tending Nature. Traveling across the state, the series allows viewers to hear first-hand from Native

communities engaged in contemporary projects that

revive their culture and inform western sciences. In this

season, the Tolowa Dee-ni’, Ohlone, the Pit River tribes, and the multi-tribal Potawot Health Village, generously

give their time to guide content about subjects ranging from ocean toxicity, decolonizing cuisine, tribal hunting,

food deserts, and traditional sweats. California is home to

more Native communities than any other state in the country, and these communities have continued to

maintain traditional knowledge against all odds. TENDING NATURE will be telecast as follows (subject to

change): “Protecting the Coast with the Tolowa Dee-ni’ ”-

Wed., Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. PT on KCET / Tues., Nov.

13 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV Coastal ecosystems are under threat from human caused

toxification but the Tolowa Dee-ni’ are reviving traditional harvesting of shellfish and redefining the human role in

managing marine protected areas.

“Decolonizing Cuisine with Mak-’amham”- Wed., Nov. 14 at 8:30 p.m. PT on KCET / Tues., Nov. 20 at

9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV Two Ohlone chefs are revitalizing their language and food

practices and adapting them for a modernist palate. “Tribal Hunting with the Pit River Peoples” - Wed.,

Nov. 21 at 8:30 p.m. PT on KCET / Tues., Nov. 27 at

9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV The Pit River Tribe in Northeast California are reviving

traditional hunting practices, and embracing initiatives to preserve wild elk and deer populations as well as

developing statewide intertribal trading networks for the

distribution of humanely sourced and sustainable Native foods.

“Healing the Body with United Indian Health Services”- Wed., Nov. 28 at 8:30 PT on KCET /

Tues., Dec. 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV

Native peoples in rural areas often lack easy access to healthy, affordable food. Younger generations are

witnessing the effects of health issues in their community and as a result have started several food sovereignty

programs across California. For the full press release and more information, go to:

https://www.kcet.org/press-room/kcet-and-link-tv-

celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-with-announcement-of-new-native-peoples

TDN Natural Resources Department on your TV! Committee News!

Earlier this year, at a community meeting, multiple citizens expressed a desire to see a broader representation on the Fish & Game Committee, along with a more expansive focus, such as harvesting not only big game and fish, but also managing basketry materials, herbs, plants and other items.

Current members discussed this request and agreed that this will give the committee a more well-rounded focus and the ability to address more citizen's concerns.

This recommendation was then taken to Council for approval. While Council was in agreement about the recommendation, they felt the vision, mission and Committee name needed to be revised before going forward with announcing an open seat.

As per Council's request, we have revised the mission & vision of the committee to encompass a broader scope of topics and agreed on a new name to reflect those changes. The Fish & Game Committee will now be known as the Natural Resources & Harvesting Committee.

Therefore we are happy to announce that there is an open seat available on the Natural Resources & Harvesting Committee.

Please send your Letters of Interest to:

Recording Secretary, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River CA 95567

-or– email them to [email protected].

https://www.kcet.org/press-room/kcet-and-link-tv-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-with-announcement-of-new-native-peoples



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COLORING FUN WITH DEE-NI’ WEE-YA’

Additional coloring pages can be found at:

http://www.weeyadvn.com/chee-taa-ghee-ne-animal/

Submitted by the Waa-tr’vslh-’a~ Department

http://www.weeyadvn.com/chee-taa-ghee-ne-animal/

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SAVE THE DATE

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SAVE THE DATE

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SHU’-’AA-XUU-DVN (IN A GOOD WAY PLACE)

First of all a big Shu’ shaa nin-la (Thank you) to all those that

participated in the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

activities. Without your participation we would not have been able to

share our message of courage and hope for our friends, family and tribal

community.

We would also like to thank the Tribal Council for approving the

Resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation.

Unfortunately, because of timing the coloring contest winners will not

available be in this newsletter but we will let you know next month.

The 3K Wellness Walk & Family Fun was fun indeed! It was great to see

so many community members come out early Saturday morning to walk

around our beautiful Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Village and Resort. Creator has

blessed us with a breathtaking land and sea! Taking time to appreciate

the beauty of our home, and family is truly time well spent.

Take care of each other as we enter into this holiday season.

Photo Credit to Teresa Daines and CFS staff

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SAVE THE DATE...WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING

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PRESS RELEASE

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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TRIBAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR AWARDED AT THE 2018 NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN COURT JUDGES ASSOCIATION

In October 2018, Tribal Citizen

Devon O’Reilley was honored at the

49th annual National Tribal Judicial

and Court Personnel Conference for

her dedication, and success in the

growth of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation

Tribal Court. The Tribal Court has

grown its capacity, both in funding

and staffing since Devon took on the

role of Tribal Court Administrator in

2016. The President of the National

American Indian Court Judges Association, Judge Richard Blake

nominated Devon and shares the following excerpt from his

nomination letter:

I strongly believe that Devon does not expect to be honored for her

job duties. However, I strongly believe that in addition to making

her way up from Court Clerk to Court Administrator and hopefully in

the future Is that Devon O’Reilly will be the 1st tribal member Chief

Judge, as I have strong opinion that she possesses the qualities of a

fine Judge. It this type of upward mobility and hard work that

needs to be acknowledged and supported and providing opportunity

for tribal members to assume critical positions and maintaining their

custom and tradition.

As a strong Tolowa woman, Devon, is not only a great tribal

member, a dedicated court employee, great advocate and very

strong role model to not only her four daughters, but all young

women in her tribe. An advocate for tribal member children and

elders, Devon clearly maintains that population as very important.

Her desire to develop a youth wellness court resulted in the

research for funding.

About the association: the National American Indian Court Judges

Association (NAICJA) is comprised of tribal justice personnel &

others devoted to supporting and strengthening tribal justice

systems through education, information sharing, and

advocacy. NAICJA is a non-profit corporation established in 1969 as

a corporation in the state of Delaware following the enactment of

the federal Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Act required tribes

to follow certain

requirements similar to

those in the Bill of Rights

in the U.S. Constitution.

Tribal courts are the

forums where those

rights are enforced.

NAICJA’s mission is to

strengthen and enhance

tribal justice systems.

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on the K’vsh-chu Mvn’-chu (Tribal Administration Office)

The Natural Resources Department completed a Solid Waste Characterization Study in September to determine the types of waste discarded into the garbage cans, excluding restrooms, at the Tribal Administration Office. We concluded that the 22 staff that work in the building plus visitors generate about 10 pounds of trash per day. We sorted the material that was disposed of into the trashcans and determined that 85% is non-recyclable trash however, 15% of the material is recyclable. In the future, we hope that the recyclable material is correctly disposed of into the existing recycling cans so that recyclables don’t end up in the landfill. The amount of trash generated in one day may seem insignificant, but over one year, about 2,600 pounds of material is disposed of into the Administration Office trashcans. The Table below describes the types of waste in pounds generated in one year at the Administration Office.

Organic waste types such as food scraps does biodegrade in landfills however the process is slow. Composting is a more efficient method of disposing of organic waste because the organic waste biodegrades quickly and as a result nutrient rich compost is created. With the addition of a composting system, the organic waste and some paper waste that is destined for the landfill can be utilized as compost for gardening.

Some positive results of the Study include finding many biodegradable single-use forks and spoons as well as wooden coffee stir sticks. These materials breakdown quicker than plastic utensils. Some negative results include finding many single-use plastic coffee containers often referred to as K-cups. Possible solutions to reduce the amount of plastic K-cups headed to the landfill include eliminating these types of coffee brewing systems and replace them with multi-use coffee brewing systems. Alternatively, the plastic K-cups can be replaced with biodegradable K-cups or multi-use plastic K-cups.

This Study is part of the Tribe’s effort to reduce the amount of solid waste destined for the landfill. For more information, please contact the Natural Resources Department, Habitat and Wildlife Program at 707-487-9255.

SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY

Submitted by Natural Resources

DAT-NAA-SVT VILLAGE HOUSING PROJECT

Above: Weekly Dat-naa-svt

Oversight Committee Meeting

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XAA-WAN’-K’WVT EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM (XELP)

Xaa-wan’-k’wvt Early Learning Program (XELP) had an eventful celebration of California Indian & Culture Day in September. Children and adults enjoyed cultural

food, including smoked salmon, from Tolowa, Hmong, American and Mexican cultures. Ms. Mendy dressed the boys in traditional Tolowa regalia. Thank you to all volunteers and staff for making this day very special.

Teachers completed their first child development assessments on each child and parent/teacher conferences starting in November.

Thank you to United Indian Health Services (UIHS) for completing the dental, vision, hearing and mental health screenings for all our children. Sunny Baker, Health Education Coordinator from the SNAP-Ed program provided a Harvest of the Month activity. The Theme for November is Thankful, Man-ners and Harvest.

XELP will be closed November 9 for Staff Development Day, November 12 for Veteran’s Day and November 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. In addition, Head Start will be closed the week of Thanksgiving.

Welcome Tarra Kleiser, our new XELP Education Coordinator!

She has a BA in Child Development From Sacramento State University and is credentialed for Teaching in California and Oregon. She loves working with kids and families!

Welcome Susan Smith, our New XELP Family Lifeways Coordinator!

Mother to 5, Grandmother to 15 and Great-Grandmother to 28. She holds

a BA in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Education. She’s been a

preschool teacher and is a CASA Advocate. She lives

with her best friend, her dog Lily, in Smith River. Her

goal is to be available for families with answers con-

cerning resources for whatever needs the may have.

She is also planning on having some get-togethers to

just have fun and enjoy each other as family and

friends

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Baked Chicken

2 Breakfast

5 Cream of Broccoli Soup

6 Chicken Fiesta

7 Chili

8 Ham Cheese Casserole

9 Elk w/Gravy over a Steamed Potato

12 Macaroni & Cheese

13 Fish and Chips

14 Debbie’s Lasagna Soup

15 Sweet & Sour Pork

16 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

19 Chili Relleno Bake

20 Beans w/Bacon

21 Sack Lunch

22 HOLIDAY

23 HOLIDAY

26 Red Beans and Rice

27 Beef Stroganoff

28 White Chicken Posole Soup

29 Meatloaf

30 Chicken and Noodles

Lunch served @ 12:00 pm Reserve Lunch @ 707-487-0215 press option 3 Menu Subject to Change 101 Indian Court in Smith River

Suggested donations: Elders 55+, $2 (some are free) Under 55, $7 BP/BS Checks—call CHR @ 487-0215, 464-2919, or 482-2181

Nee-san-lha’-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s

(November)

XAA-WAN’-K’WVT NUTRITION CENTER

Wiley Anderson

James Baldridge Lonie Baldridge

Ryler Barnes Amber Bartow

William Bartow

Harriet Batini Antorious Bell

Mabel Boardman James Boatsman

Todd Buckmaster Jeanne Burton

Jade Carey

Allie Castellaw Stephanie Chisman

Judith Cox Hope Cutright

Norene Darnell

Brittany Ellis Gatlin Evanow

Aubrey Fahl Lucas Fahl

Amber Felts Alicia Fender

Sierra Fender

Maggie Fillmore

Robin Fox James Freeland

Erin Gardner Sterling Gardner

Matt Gertsch

Lacey Hackett Lenora Hall

Bryce Haney Sharyne Harper

Madison Harralson Monica Harrison

Teresa Hegnes

Zoey Hempel Austin Hodges

Isaiah Hodges Matthew Honnies

David Hostler

Sabrina Hostler Michael Hurt

Lisa Idica Grace Jacobs

Jeramey James Jesse James

Dustin Jenson

Shealynn Johnson

Deanna Kahoalii Gianna Kasinger

Diana Kaufman Savannah Kelly

Robert Kirby

Claire Klabouch Contessa Kliever-Kerr

Tessa LaFazio Evangeline Lampley

Jacinda Lampley Benjamin Lear III

Renni Loftin

Adrian Lopez Eugene Lopez

Kaitlynn Lopez Katelyn Lopez

Lance Lopez

Richard L. Lopez Tyler Lopez

Rosilynn McCann Zachary McDaniel

Karen McGuire Luis Mendoza

Dennis Moffett

Selina Montanez

Shelia Myers Dirk O’Reilley

Troy Padgette Hannah Pavola

Natalie Payne

Mary Persinger Melissa Ram

Marlee Reed Jesse Richards, Sr.

Dakota Richards River Richards

Zachery Richards

Oscar Rogers Whitney Rook

Sara Sampels Kylie Scaglione

Kara Scott

Karlie Scott Julie Sesher-Harris

Linda Smith Brayden Sopiwnik

Keisha St. Clair Sara Steevens

Jaytuk Steinruck

Christie Swafford

Estin Swafford Denyce Thomas

Maria Thomas-Mata Kathleen Thornton

Landon Torres

Ramiro Torres Molly Waddington

Kaleb Ward Cody Weeks

Samantha Weeks Andrew Whipple, Jr.

Kathleen Whipple

Aliana Williams Calib Wilson

Devlynn Winishut Leonard Wonnacott

Robyn Wood

Abigail Woolfolk Alyssa Woolfolk-Hash

Benjamin Workman Tiffany Wyland

Maa~-xuslh-ghalh Sri'-lhxvn (Birthday Happy) Nee-san-lha’-ch’aa-ta Num-nii~-ma~s (November)

To All Our Elders and Their

Families…...

You are invited to attend our

Special Thanksgiving Luncheon

on November 16, 2018, at

12:00om, in the Howonquet Hall

Community Center. The meal will

be cooked and served by the

Elder Nutrition Program!

Come celebrate

Thanksgiving early with

us. Turkey, stuffing,

mashed potatoes and

gravy, and all the

trimmings. Yum, Yum!

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CH’EE-NVK-T’I (ANNOUNCEMENTS)

Tribal Citizens….

Do you have a special announcement (birth, birthday, anniversary, congratulations, etc.) you would like printed in the newsletter? Email your item to [email protected] -or- mail to Attn: Newsletter, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River CA 95567.

12420 Hwy 101 North, Smith River, CA 95567 707-487-3141, 707-487-3341, fax 707-487-2190

SHEDS FOR SALE-you haul

Approximate dimensions 4’D x 8’W x 7’H

$50 each

Contact the XVR Office at 707-487-3141 to

purchase and make arrangements for removal.

The Enrollment Department is missing

addresses for the following Tribal Citizens:

Liylla Carlile, Dana Shade, Amy Idol, River Richards, Tannis Vickers

Please notify your family members, if their name is listed above, to contact the Enrollment Department with an updated mailing address: [email protected] or call 707-487-9255 ext. 1120

Anytime your address or phone number

changes, or you have a legal name change,

please notify the Enrollment Department.

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Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

140 Rowdy Creek Rd

Smith River, CA 95567

NEE-SAN-LHA’-CH’AA-TA NUM-NII~-MA~S (NOVEMBER) 2018 TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

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