PUBLICATION OF THE BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE

TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION UPDATE

Manahuu and Happy Springtime to All:

Please keep in mind with the heavy winter the Eastern Sierra has experienced in the past months, it is anticipated to be a heavy water run-off from the huge amount of snow accumulation in the local mountains.

With that in mind, please see the following notice on the possible ramifications of the heavy water run-off within the Bishop Pai- ute Reservation and surrounding Eastern Sierra Communities.

Spring 2017 PREPAREDNESS Recreating Near Waterways

Spring and Summer outdoor recreation often includes time spent near rivers and stream. With record high snowpack in the Sierra, and the associated snowmelt, waterways are likely to be at full capacity. There are serious safety concerns with swift water.

Consider these precautions for safe and responsible outdoor recreation:

• Stay on established trails or developed areas when you are near waterways. • DO NOT let children or pets in moving water, and keep close watch on children and pets– even if they are far from water. • River and stream banks can be compromised by extreme erosion-keep a safe distance from these areas. • Wear properly fitting personal floatation for all river activities. • Keep updated on the conditions of your favorite waterways– river and stream condition information may be found at the Bishop Paiute Tribe Public Works Department, Bishop Paiute Tribe Environmental Department, Visitor Centers, and Ranger Stations. • Avoid slippery rocks and logs near rivers and streams. • Be aware and respectful of posted warning signs– these signs are there for your safety. • Stay up to date on local weather conditions.

Heavy runoff requires vigilance and extra awareness. Streams and creeks that posed little danger during drought conditions can now be running full and fast. Water may look calm on the surface but heavy currents as well as debris can be a significant risk.

Water Safety is your responsibility, but with some practical preparedness you can enjoy a great season of safe outdoor recreation near local waterways.

Should you experience any flooding, please contact the Tribal Police Department at (760) 873-4477.

Continued “Indian Problem” Series... this issue LONE PINE SITUATION RAVE News P.2 The Indians now in the Lone Pine area are, without doubt, living under the no at ad- Tribal Court News P.5 verse conditions of any of the Indians. Very few of them have any land in OVCDC News P.7 that area. They are without funds, and for the most part without work, except small jobs that the women can secure. Nearly all of them live in tents. The men are able to secure some THPO News P.12 part time work at the privately owned ranches and occasionally at the industrial plants EMO News P.15 around Owens Lake, or at the salt forks at Saline Valley. Because of these facts, together Upcoming Events P.16 with the fact that there are but few Indian families in this area, it is suggested to locate them at the Fort Independence Home-site, being but 18 miles distant from Lone Pine. It is be- Elders Menu P.17 lieved that what work might be available in the extreme southern portion of the Valley can Tribal Calendar P. 19 well be taken care of from the Fort Independence Homesite. Continued on page 10

April 2017 Meetings

4th Enrollment Committee Meeting Tribal Chambers @ 5:30pm

5th TEPA Committee Meeting EMO-B Conference Rm. @ 3:30pm

3rd Toiyabe Board Meeting Bishop, Ca @ 9:00am 50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, 7th Elders Advisory Committee Meeting Elders Building @ 10:00am

11th Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Education Center @ 5:30pm

11th Gaming Commission Meeting PPC Conference Rm. @ 5:00pm

11th Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Cultural Center @ 6:00pm

11th BPDC Board Meeting BPDC Conference Rm. @ 6:00pm

13th Regular Tribal Council Meeting Tribal Chamber @ 5:30pm

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL COURT FEES

The following fees are set by the Tribal Council and may be changed from time to time.

SCHEDULE OF FEES – 2017 (Approved by Bishop Paiute Tribal Council on February 23, 2017 (All fees are nonrefundable)

Complaint or Petition Filing Fee ………………….…….………………$ 30.00

Application for Protection Order ………………………….…………….$ 30.00

Answer to Complaint…….……………………………………………. . $ 15.00

Motions (All) …………………………………………………………….$ 25.00

Appeal Filing Fee………………………………………………………..$150.00

Service of Process………………………………….…………….……....$ 35.00

Admission to Practice Fee – Attorney…………………………………..$ 50.00 per year

Admission to Practice Fee – Advocates………………………..………..$ 25.00 per year

Transcription of Record Fee………………….……………………….…$20.00 up to 4 pgs. ($20.00 due when transcripts ordered) $5.00 per additional pg.

CD Recording of Hearing………………………………………………$20.00 per CD

Certified Copy Fee…………………………………………………..…..$ 1.00 per page

Per Page Copying Fee………………………………………………..….$ 0.20 per page

THE TRIBE AS A PARTY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL FEES EXCEPT COSTS INCURRED FOR TRANSCRIPT PRODUCTION.

FEES MAY BE WAIVED OR DISCOUNTED BY COURT. APPLICATION FOR WAIVER/DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM THE COURT CLERK. TWO WAIVERS ALLOWED PER CALENDAR YEAR. FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER GRANTED WAIVER/DISCOUNT WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ELIBILITY TO REQUEST FUTURE WAIVER/DISCOUNT FOR REMAINING YEAR.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES FILED THROUGH THE TRIBE’S RAVE PROGRAM SHALL RECEIVE A WAIVER OF FILING FEES AND SERVICE OF PROCESS FEE.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Subpoena/Record Request……………………………………………………..$75.00

Repossession Fee………………………………………………………………$75.00

NOTARY PUBLIC INFORMATION

For the first time in over a decade, California notary fees will increase. California Governor Jerry Brown authorized an increase to $15.00 for notary services. The new fee was effective January 1, 2017. Also effective January 1, 2017, California Notaries can accept Tribal Enrollment Cards for proof of identify. The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council has authorized the Notary Public at the Tribal Office to increase fees to $15.00 per notarized signature. The Tribal Council also voted to continue the exemption for Veterans and to extend the exemption to all Native Elders. Native Elders are those individuals who are 55 years old or older and are an enrolled member of a Native Tribe; Tribal Enrollment Card must be presented to the Notary Public at the time notary services are requested. No exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact the Notary Public at the Tribal Office at (760)873-3584, ext. 261.

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Upcoming Meetings…. The hardwood of this shrub was (Continued from PLANT OF THE MONTH pa ge 2 ) Bishop Paiute Name: Tonoh used for firewood and to make Scientific Name: Atriples canescens arrows and arrowheads. Seeds 18th Tribal Court Advisory Common Name: Fourwing saltbrush Committee Meeting could be used as a food source, Tribal Chambers @ 9:00 am leaves were used to rub on sores

18th Tribal Court to heal them. The roots could be Tribal Chambers @11:00am boiled with salt to make a

th 18 OVBT Trustee Regular health drink. Monthly Meeting Bishop, CA @2:00pm

18th Enrollment Committee Meeting The Bishop Paiute Tribal Council has appointed four Justices to serve the Bishop Paiute Tribe Court of Appeals. Tribal Chambers Four attorneys participated in a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, March 9, 2017 and became the Tribes @ 5:30pm Appellate Court Justices, with one appointed as the Presiding Appellate Court Justice. The Tribe issued a Re- quest for Proposal (RFP) seeking Justices to serve the Court of Appeals in September 2016. The RFP was is- 19th Land Assignment sued nationwide in the following forums: California Indian Legal Services, Tribal Courts in California, State of Meeting California Administrative Office of the Courts, and the indigenous law/policy blog Turtle Talk. All applications Tribal Chambers were reviewed by the Tribal Court Committee and recommendations were forwarded to Tribal Council for @ 6:00pm review and final approval. Brief biographies of appointed Justices:

Patricia R. Lenzi (Nevada), Presiding Appellate Court Justice of the Bishop Paiute Tribe th 20 THPO Committee Mtg. Justice Lenzi has twenty-four years of experience as an attorney in state court in California, federal and EMO B Conference Rm. multiple Tribal Courts in other jurisdictions. She has worked exclusively in the area of federal Indian @ 5:30pm law and tribal law since 2007. She currently services as a Deputy Judge for the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Chief Judge for the of Northern Paiute Tribe, and as an Appellate Justice rd 23 Regular Tribal Council for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Justice Lenzi is a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Meeting Tribal Chamber Charlene Jackson (Arizona), Appellate Court Justices of the Bishop Paiute Tribe @ 5:30pm Justice Jackson has been practicing law since 1995. She has worked in and for Indian country for tribes and tribal organizations and working with and for tribal courts. She is dedicated to working with 25th Commodity Distribution Native American tribes and tribal organizations in various aspects of the law. Justice Jackson estab- lished the Jackson Law Firm, PLLC in 2010 and continues to operate the firm. Cultural Center @ 7:00am-12:00pm Nicole Johnson (Southern California), Appellate Court Justice of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Justice Johnson’s work with tribal governments spans 14 years. She has worked in areas of tribal govern- 25th Gaming Commission ment gaming, cultural resource management, tribal law enforcement, public health, and economic Meeting development. She has served as a tribal representative in meetings with state and federal agencies, PPC Conference Rm. including the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United @ 5:30pm States Department of Justice, and the California Native Heritage Commission.

Gregory D. Smith (Tennessee), Appellate Court Justice th 25 Cultural Advisory of the Bishop Paiute Tribe Committee Meeting Justice Smith has over 20 years of experience as a jurist. He Cultural Center is not only an attorney but also trains judges for the National Judicial College and the Tennessee Judicial Academy. Justice Smith is active with addressing Na- tive American tribal rights issues, ICWA, and has pub- lished articles for the State of Tennessee, and a journal for the Arizona Summit Law School. He has presented at the National American Indian Court Judges Associa- tion and at several judicial conferences and law school lectures.

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017 Inyo County Mentor Program Make a Difference Become a Mentor

HOW WILL THE MENTOR PROGRAM HELP? Many of us remember a person, who was not our Inyo County Mentor Program parent, who was special to us during our childhood. 568 W. Line Street, Bishop For more information call Tim at We all needed a strong positive adult role model in 760-873-5040 Email: [email protected] our lives. Take the opportunity to make a difference in Inyo County Health & Human Services a young person’s life! Public Health and Prevention Division

On Tuesday, March 12, 2017, the 40th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education awarded Mr. Gerald Howard with a “Distinguished Educator” award for his 34 years of teaching social studies at Bishop Union High School. Over the course of his ca- reer, Mr. Howard also served as a var- sity basketball coach, advisor to the Native American Student Association, and served on numerous school committees. In his address to the Conference, Mr. Howard shared his appreciation for the award, as well as a mes- sage of hope for the many American Indian stu- dents at the Conference; continue with your Stanley Rodriquez and Gerald Howard higher education because it will take you far! 40th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education Award Recipients 5

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April

The Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Relief After Violent Encounters Program (R.A.V.E.) and Tribal TANF Program are partnering together to host a Native American guest speaker who is a survivor of Sexual Assault to share his/her story and journey toward healing. When: April 30, 2017 from 4pm-6pm Where: Community Building on the Bishop Paiute Reservation (405 N. Barlow Lane, Bishop, California) Dinner will be provided.

If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to the R.A.V.E. Program at (760) 873-9018 or Tribal TANF Program at (760) 873-5107

This is a Family Formation event. Must have a Native American in the household & a child under the age of 18, or be between the ages of 18-25.

Presented by Donald Powell, ICWA Specialist & Jacqueline Lutz, RAVE Peer Crisis Counselor

(50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, California)

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

2 MONTH CLASS APRIL— MAY

Classes will be held at the Owens Valley Paiute/ Cultural Center 2300 W. Line St., Bishop, California

ORIENTATION DATE: April 12, 2017: 6:00-7:00 pm @ the Cultural Center Enrollment will be completed! Must attend to take the class.

LOOK FOR FULL FLYER Instructor: Nina Bacoch For More Information, Please Call (760)872-2115

The Cultural Center is working on a Special Exhibit featuring Paiute/ Shoshone Baby Baskets Exhibit to run April - September 2017

We are requesting local families to place baby baskets on temporary loan from the months of April to August 2017 for this special exhibit. Loan agreements will be made for each item. All items will be securely locked in cases and will be covered under insurance. We want to ensure the lender of any baskets are fully comfortable on with the loan. Please Call Cultural Center Coordinator for more information the process (760) 873-8844

SAVE THE DATE NEW DATE SATURDAY

@ the Cultural Center Grounds JUNE 3, 2017 Traditional Gathering Bishop, CA

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April is Child Abuse Awareness & Sexual Assault Awareness Event Date & Time Location Contact Shop to Give April 1st @ 11am- Whiskey Creek Mary Worley 3pm 524 N. Main St. (760) 873-6601 Resilience The Biology of April 5th @ 12- New Toiyabe Conference Toiyabe Stress & The Science of Hope 2pm Room (760) 872-2622 (Providers Screening) 250 See Vee Lane Child Abuse Awareness Pres- April 6th @ 12- Bishop Paiute Tribal Cham- RAVE Office entation * followed by pin- 1pm presentation bers (760) 873-9018 wheel garden 50 Tu Su Lane Pinwheels for prevention gar- April 6th Eastern Hospital Entrance Megan den Morning (760) 873-2191 Resilience The Biology of April 7th @ Inyo Council for the Arts Melissa Stress & The Science of Hope 6:30pm 137 S. Main St. (760) 873-4159 (Community Screening) Sexual Assault Proclamation April 13th @ Bishop Paiute Tribal Cham- RAVE Office 5:30pm bers (760) 873-9018 50 Tu Su Lane Indian Child Welfare Act & April 19th @ 12- Bishop Paiute Tribal Cham- Bishop Paiute Tribe Child Abuse Awareness Pres- 1pm bers Social Services entation 50 Tu Su Lane (760) 873-4414 Denim Day “Sexual Assault April 26th all day @ your own office (Wild Iris Wild Iris Awareness” will come to you to take a (760) 873-6601 picture) All events are open to the public and free of charge

Join our walking school bus on the first Wednesday of each month! Save the date for the next two walking school bus days; Wednesday April 5 and Wednesday May 3. There are two routes to choose from. Meet at the pickup location that works for you and your family. Toiyabe Community Wellness will be leading the COSA path route, meeting at the new Toiyabe Clinic (250 See Vee Lane) at 7:45am. Bishop Indian Education Center will be leading the Diaz Lane route, with pick up locations starting at Brockman and Diaz at 7:20am, Winuba at 7:25, Pa Ha at 7:30, Tu Su at 7:40 or See Vee and Diaz at 7:45am. Parents are encouraged to participate and walk with us. To join one of our walking school bus routes, meet on Wednes- day, April 5 and May 3. For more information or to see a schedule, visit us on facebook at Bishop Indian Education Center or Toiyabe Community Wellness.

Left Caption: Students and Right Caption: Students and family gather at the new TIHP family join the walking school clinic to walk the COSA path to bus along Diaz Lane to school school on March 1, 2017. on February 1, 2017.

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APRIL 2017 BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER

The Bishop Paiute Tribe and City of Bishop would like to congratu- late the 2017 City League Basket- ball Champions, High Country Lumber. High Country Lumber had a winning season record of 8-0. The championship game was played against Sweetwater, with a final score of 71-56. In the picture from left to right: Michael Allen, Danen Spoonhunter, Jo- seph Chartraw, Topah Spoon- hunter, Eugen HeavyRunner, Dar- ren Delgado, Troy Spoonhunter and Brad Weaver. Not pictured: Simon Barlow and Derick Piper.

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SUPERVISORY NEEDS. Under the present status of the Indians, it is found that the U.S. Indian Service requires their sub -agent, Mr. Goen at Bishop, to cover a territory extending from Death Valley on the south to Mono Lake on the north, a task that is humanly impossible for any one man to efficiently execute. Inasmach as this report is for the permanent solution of a betterment of conditions for the Owens Valley Indian, it is felt that upon any execution of this program, the U.S. Government should supply a District Farmer in charge of only the Indians as considered herein. We have found that Mr. Goen is a well qualified man, highly interested in his work, and do not intend to convey te idea that he should be replaced, but that he should have either an assistant or be relieved of some of his other du- ties. This, we believe is necessary for the successful operation of this program and a consideration that all parties to its operation are justly entitled, and a more direct service the Indians not only need, but to which they will react favorably.

In addition to this service, some expedient system of policeing should be provided. As Govern- ment Wards, the handling of Indian law violators requires the use of Federal Courts which are great distances from this area. State peace officers hesitate to accept responsibility unless they have sworn complaints, or intimate knowledge of violations. This condition encourages lack of punishment to the violators and leads to encouragement of criminal tendencies among the Indians. Special Legislation may be required to correct this state of affairs, but some action should be taken in regard to it.

EMPLOYMENT One of the principal reasons for today’s condition of the Owens Valley Indian, is the lack of la- bor, and, to make any permanent betterment of the Indian’s condition, there must be, in addition to providing for them a tract of land sufficient that they may be able to live, furnished them some means of earning an income. For the most part, the Owens Valley Indians are good workers, ambitious and progressive. It is believed that there will always be a certain amount of labor available through Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, State High-way Department, County Road Camps, Southern Pacific Railroad, Mountain Resorts, livestock ranches and in the business and home districts of the Valley towns. It is held however, that while the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power should not be expected to be fully responsible for the furnishing of labor for the Indians, it is feasible that there be established at Big Pine, a large diversified farm and livestock ranch, covering the area from the Dude Ranch to Big Pine, and from the State Highway, east to the River, whereby a sizeable payroll may be maintained and used as a safety factor, being rotated among the Indians needing work, that no family find themselves destitute at any time because of no available employment. It is estimated that the operation of this ranch along the syndicated system of farming, can be conducted as a source of additional revenue to the Water and Power Department, and can be put in op- eration at a very minimum expense, as it is now well improved, has several hundred acres of growing alfalfa and a large acreage readily available for cultivation. Indians suitable to this class of labor and needing this assistance, have been allotted to the Big Pine Homesite Tract, that they may be close at hand.

*The above “Indian Problem” article was replicated for better reading, no words were changed or left out.

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

What is Nuumu Life Skills?

Toiyabe Indian Health Project serves a consortium of seven federally recognized Tribes and two Ameri- can Indian Communities. Toiyabe works to address a range of health-related hardships endured by the communities they serve, using medical services as well as public health and wellness programming. As part of their health promotion work, they have focused on increasing the resiliency and coping skills of the youngest members of their communities.

Natalie Vega of Toiyabe Indian Health Project; Family Services, adapted the evidence-based American Indian Life Skills Curriculum to create the Nuumu Life Skills Program for Tribal youth attending Bishop Union Elementary Schools.

While the American Indian Life Skills Program seeks to increase resiliency in high school aged youth, the curriculum Toiyabe created looks to build coping skills in younger children. Sheila Turner, Toiyabe Behavioral Health Director, explained the strategy this way: "Our communities face the same problems as communities everywhere. We see substance abuse, depression, and people at-risk. We thought a good way to address these issues was to make sure people have the resilience and coping skills they need to face life’s problems, starting at a young age."

The success of the AILS program helped when it came time to propose the idea to Bishop Elementary School. The project also required building relationships with the school administration, carefully ex- plaining the vision of the project, and getting feedback from parents, teachers and the community. Natalie Vega, Behavioral Health Therapist Intern at the Toiyabe Indian Health Project and the core de- veloper Nuumu Life Skills explained the process: "Initially, we worked with the Native American Liaison as the school. She was really helpful in the process and she knew about the needs of the Native stu- dents, especially those at-risk. After working with her, we had meetings with the school principle and vice principle, we conducted surveys with the teachers, and we shared information with parents. After this groundwork, the program was accepted into the school."

Building Resilience

Resilience – the quality that allows people to withstand adversity and still thrive – develops over time, and touches upon many different aspects of a person’s life. Resilience comes from supportive relation- ships with family and friends, and the support that culture and traditions provide. Resilience also re- quires a set of personal life skills; these skills allow a person to navigate difficult situations by manag- ing their thoughts, emotions and behaviors in constructive ways. Resilience can be developed across the life span by cultivating supportive relationships, by engaging with culture and traditions, and by learning life skills. A number of evidence-based curricula focus on building resiliency, including the pro- gram Toiyabe used as a model – American Indian Life Skills.

-Kellie Coleman, Native American Liaison K-2nd Grade Last Day to Payment Deadline to Avoid Established 2017 Tribal Distribution/Per Capita Dates Register to Vote: Deductions:

April Per Capita 19-Apr-17 4/10/2017 2nd Quarter Distribution 17-May-17 4/17/2017 5/8/2017 3rd Quarter Distribution 16-Aug-17 7/17/2017 8/7/2017 4th Quarter Distribution 15-Nov-17 10/16/2017 11/6/2017 December Per Capita 12-Dec-17 12/3/2017 11

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Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Raymond Andrews, THPO

Manahuu Tu’Ihaga This took place on September 23, 1871 at Wit-sa-nap Taawano: The cycle is complete and now we are ready (Paiute name) (Monte Diablo Lake old name) now Con- for our spring food-material gatherings. We have men- vict Lake. After this all was over, the Monte Diablo tioned that due to climate changes our traditional food- Lake was renamed Convict Lake. Monte Diablo Peak materials are coming out earlier. Ünawenikiwae ubuni- was named Mt. Morrison in honor of Robert Morrison gaa pudusi, payaüündzi, our minerals we use, and bas- and an adjacent summit was named Mono Jim Peak. ketry material are still collectable. Morrison’s body was recovered and buried in Benton, AmeriCorp Volunteer: Emma Hewitt and I trans- while Mono Jim was buried in the canyon (Monte planted sa-va-vee (mugwort) to the COSA area, COSA Diablo Canyon now Convict Canyon) where he died. does not have some medicinal plants. Last year Marty and I asked the Elder’s Director if we could dig some mugwort to transplant at COSA. Mt. Morrison Mono Jim Peak Formerly Monte Diablo Peak

Mugwort (one of the many sages we use)

THPO has been researching who and where Mono Jim is actually from. Your assistance would be greatly ap- preciated. Remember Mono Jim as you pass this beauti- ful peak.

Emma digging mugwort for transplanting Western Shoshoni Myths We have also transplanted sweet sage. Cottontail and Wind If you recall the former AmeriCorp Volunteer Marty (Saline Valley, California, Shoshoni) and I transplanted Su-vu-huu (willow) to the COSA; Cottontail lived with the people on the side of Olancha however, accidentally the willows were mowed and Peak. The people had no wind; there was none in the maybe by traditional “repair” they can be saved (?). whole valley. They could hear it up on top of the moun- Please take a walk in COSA to observe what is being tain, but it never came down. Cottontail said, “I can done bring the wind down the valley” he took a flute and Mono Jim Peak elevation 10,858 ft., named after Pai- went way up on the mountain side, blowing it “tu hú du ute guide Mono Jim (Benton) who was killed during dύ du dύ, mi ἁh” and singing “tavotsikita wo bü hai the shootout with escaped convicts from the Nevada yuvü” (in effect, “I am cottontail”). By means of his State Penitentiary. Mono Jim and Robert Morrison flute and his singing, Cottontail brought the wind down (merchant and Wells Fargo Agent) were members of to the people in the valley. the posse.

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

SAVE THE DATE TRIBAL COURT ADVOCATE TRAINING June 27, 28, 29, 2017 Community Center (Headstart Building) Highlights: History of Tribal Courts/Jurisdiction Overview of Tribal Court Procedures Appellate Procedures Overview of Bishop Paiute Tribal Ordinances Become an Officer of the Tribal Court

What is a Court Advocate? Court Advocates attend hearings with clients to assist in the process, act as a form of support, and have the understanding of outcomes.

There is limited space for this training (max. 15 persons). Applications are available at the Tribal Court Office.

Cost of Training: $30.00 for new trainees / $20.00 previous trainees The cost of the training will cover all needed materials.

This training is provided by the Bishop Paiute Tribal Court with assistance from California Indian Legal Services (CILS). Please direct all inquiries to Tribal Court Staff at (760) 873-3584. 13

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BISHOP LONE PINE COLEVILLE NWD Day APR 20 APR 27 (Natives With Diabetes— formerly diabetic clinic) MAY 18 MAY 25 JUN 15 JUN 22 JUL 20 JUL 27 AUG 17 AUG 24 SEPT 21 SEPT 28 OCT 19 OCT 26 NOV 16 NOV 9 DEC 14 DEC 21

Toiyabe Indian Health Project Toiyabe Preventive Medicine Medical Department 250 See Vee Lane 250 See Vee Lane Bishop, Ca 93514 Bishop, California 93514 760-873-8841 760-873-8461

Pictured L-R: Helen McGee, Jessie Durant, Rosie Moose & Josephine Cromwell

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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

FROMFROM THETHE AIRAIR PROGRAMPROGRAM BURN SEASON IS UPON US! As many of you know, the Bishop Tribe’s Air Program provides burn permits to Tribal members. These permits are valid for a calendar year and expire on December 31st. If you have not re- newed your burn permit yet for 2017, stop by the Environmental Management Office or call the Air Quality Specialist at 760 873 7845. THE RULES FOR BURNING ARE you must have a burn permit it must be a “yes” burn day as per Interagency burning may occur only from 5:00AM to noon burning is restricted to yard waste in 4-foot by 4-foot piles small plots of grass or strips of grass along fence lines cardboard and non-glossy paper in burn barrels call dispatch before you burn WHERE DO THESE REGULATIONS COME FROM?...

The short answer is that they are to protect health and safety… and the long answer? 5:00AM until NOON: in the Owens Valley, the winds typically pick up in the afternoon, making it possible for even a small fire to get out of control. IN THE WINTER: we have “no” burn days when the barometric pressure is high. These are cold, clear days with stable air. You can identify them by looking out your window. The smoke from your neighbor’s woodstove will be streaming out horizontally, hanging around for you to breathe. So “no” burn days help to keep the air cleaner and healthier. IN THE SUMMER: why do we have so many “no” burn days in a row? At this time of year the rea- son is fire safety. When fuel moisture gets dangerously low, even the smallest spark can ignite a large fire that will spread rapidly. The Tribe follows Bishop Fire Department and Cal Fire (Interagency) burn days. THE RULES FOR OPEN BURNING ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY. HELP PROTECT AIR QUALITY AND BE FIRE SAFE! HANDS ON– HELPING AND LEARNING The Air Quality people in the Owens Valley and neighboring areas often help each other with monitor maintenance tasks. Some things are much easier with 2 heads and 2 pairs of hands! It is also beneficial to share experiences of what happens at detailed levels of operation of the instruments. Many tribes, including Bishop Paiute, and air districts, including GBUAPCD, make their data available for public sharing online. Air Quality Specialists also attend special trainings with hands-on instrumentation learn- ing opportunities. Clockwise from left: field monitoring at Ft Independence; the Bishop Tribal PM2.5 monitor; Yerington Paiute air staff and monitor; a monitoring class at the Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center in Las Vegas.

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April 11, 25, 2017 Native Youth Buildup Where: Bishop TANF Office Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Come enjoy a safe, and healthy night with your peers.

For more information contact: Jodi Poncho 760-873-5107 ext. 238

This is a pregnancy prevention activity. Eligibility: Must have a Native American in the household and be under the age 18.

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Positive Behavior Workshop Where: Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W. Line Street, Bishop, Ca Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Please RSVP at: https://positive-behavior-bishop.eventbrite.com

Thursday, April 27, 2017 Understanding the IEP Where: Inyo County Superintendent of Schools 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, Ca Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Please RSVP at: https://iep-training-bishop.eventbrite.com

Friday, April 28, 2017 First Aid/CPR Training Where: Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 W. Line Street, Bishop, Ca Time: 8:00am-5:00pm If interested, contact Kayla Stone or Susie West at TERO 760-873-7893 Limited number of scholarships may be available for Bishop Tribal Members. Deadline: April 21, 2017

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4 18 11 25 Milk Milk Milk Milk pers UESDAY Peaches Wild Rice w/Fixings Corn Bread Chili Beans Cantaloupe Breaded Cod T Steamed Rice Spinach Salad

Fresh Fruit Cup Stuffed Bell Pep- Minestrone Soup Mandarin Orange Ham Sandwiches Steamed Cabbage Winter Vegetables

3 @ 12:00pm 10 17 24 Milk Milk Milk Milk Ham ONDAY Coleslaw Spaghetti Green Salad Garlic Bread M Peas/Carrots Peas/Carrots Tomato soup Tropical Fruit Fruit Cocktail w/ Diced Ham Spinach Salad Split Pea Soup Mac/Cheese w/ Hunt April 14,2017 (Friday) We will have our Easter Egg Tuna Sandwiches Pineapple Chunks Pineapple Chunks

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April 2017 Menu Diane Rose Jules Gustie Diane Hart Sam Huarte Mary Davis Althea Deuel Paula Poncho Michael Vega Robert Carter Edward Davis Doris Andreas Violet Mallory April Birthday Terecia Hunter Vernon Kinney Shirley Maddox Michael Vengua Yvonne Segundo Tab Andrade Sr. Michael Jones Sr. Yvonne Chandler Steven M John Manuelito Jr Alvin Bowman Jr. Virginia Anderson 17

Cultural Advisory Committee: Two (2) Members

Election Board: Three (3) Members • MUST BE A TRIBAL MEMBER Tribal Historic Preservation Committee (THPO): • MUST BE INTERESTED IN SERVING THE TRIBAL Five (5) Members COMMUNITY Enrollment Committee: Two (2) Members • SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE TRIBAL OFFICE Assignment Committee: Two (2) Members Court Advisory Committee: One (1) Member Bishop Paiute Gaming Commission: One (1) Member

TRIBAL OFFICE CONTACT: Paiute Professional Center TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION 50 Tu Su Lane TEL (760) 873-3584 Bishop, CA 93514 FAX (760) 873-4143 EAGLE RADIO KBPT 96.1 FM www.bishoppaiutetribe.com

CHAIRMAN TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR Deston Rogers Mervin Hess

VICE-CHAIRMAN ASSISTANT TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR Mikaela Griffiths Brian Poncho EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SECRETARY/TREASURER Tammy Andrade Earleen Williams TRIBAL COUNCIL SECRETARY Valerie Spoonhunter COUNCIL MEMBER William “Bill” Vega ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Teresa Martinez

COUNCIL MEMBER ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST Jeff Romero Cheyanne Renfro

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18 BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT MAY 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS… MAY 29TH … TRIBAL OFFICE CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY 1 JUNE 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS… JUNE 2ND… BISHOP INDIAN HEAD START GRADUATION- 10:00AM BIHS JUNE 6TH... KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION– 9:00AM BAC JUNE 8TH… 8TH GRADE GRADUATION– HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD JUNE 9TH… BUHS GRADUATION– BUHS FRONT LAWN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Enrollment Committee Toiyabe Indian Health Meeting @ 5:30 pm Nuumu Yadoha Board Meeting @ 9:00am -Tribal Chambers- Language Classes @5:30pm -6:30pm Bishop, CA,

Elders Advisory TEPA Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm Committee @10:00am EMO B Conference Rm. -Elders Building- 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

FFP-Spring Gathering Per Capita PAC Meeting Head Start Spring Gathering Luncheon & Egg Hunt @ 12:00 pm 11:00am-1:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm Payment Deadline -BAC Classroom- -Bishop Indian Head Start- -Millpond Gazebo- To Avoid Check Deductions Gaming Commission Meeting @ 5:30 pm -PPC Conference Rm.- Nuumu Yadoha PAC Meeting Language Classes @ 5:30 pm @5:30pm -6:30pm -Education Center- Elders Easter Egg Regular Tribal Council BPDC Board Meeting @ 5:30pm Hunt & Luncheon Meeting @ 6pm -Tribal Chambers- 12:00pm BPDC Conference Rm. -Elders Building-

Cultural Advisory Committee Mtg. @ 6pm -Cultural Center-

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 First Bloom Earth Day Events Condors & Tribal Court Advisory Per Capita Mailed Natives With Diabetes 9:00am-12:00pm Committee @ 9 am (Diabetic Clinic) -Cultural Center- Seals -Tribal Chambers- Land Assignment 8:00-11:00am Meeting @ 6 pm Bishop Clinic Santa TRIBAL COURT @ 11am -Tribal Chambers- -Tribal Chambers- THPO Committee Monica Meeting @ 5:30 pm Enrollment Committee -Cultural Center- Mountains Meeting @ 5:30 pm -Tribal Chambers- Nuumu Yadoha 4/17-4/19 Language Classes OVBT Meeting @ 2pm @5:30pm -6:30pm Bishop, California 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Commodity Nuumu Yadoha Distribution 7am-Noon Language Classes -Cultural Center- @5:30pm -6:30pm

Gaming Commission Regular Tribal Council Meeting @ 5:30 pm Meeting @ 5:30pm PPC Conference Rm. -Tribal Chambers- Cultural Advisory Committee Mtg. @ 6 pm -Cultural Center-

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