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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
Jeri Lynn Thompson
Vice Chair
(707) 951-3875
Leann McCallum
Secretary
707) 954-8319
Dr. Joseph Giovannetti
Treasurer
(707) 218-6569
Marvin Richards Sr.
Member
(707) 951-6730
Kara Brundin-Miller
Member
(707) 954-4973
Cari Nelson
Member
(707) 954-8056
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
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1125, [email protected]
Community & Family Services Director, Dorothy Wait
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1135, [email protected]
Culture Director, Pyuwa Bommelyn
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1190 [email protected]
Enrollment Specialist, Theresa Ferrer
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1120, [email protected]
Government Records Manager, Jessica Haas
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1221 [email protected]
Housing Director, Don Daines
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1145 [email protected]
Human Resources Director, Sharyne Harper
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1215 [email protected]
Natural Resources Director, Megan Van Pelt
-(707) 954-4775, [email protected]
Planning Director, Tim Hoone
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, [email protected]
TERO Director, Zackary Chapman
-(707) 487-9255, ext. 1165, [email protected]
Lhetlh-xat-ne (Tribal Council)
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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
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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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: McCallum, Giovannetti, Richards, Miller, Nelson Duu: 0 Xwee-la: Thompson
Continued on page 5
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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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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) `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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 `Ay~: 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
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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].
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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
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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