July 2010 www.gilariver.org/news Vol 13, No. 7 Serving all seven districts of the Gila River Indian Community Committees Forward Final Change Service Requested 85147 Sacaton, AZ P.O. Box 459 Gila River Indian News Draft Constitution to Com- munity Council

Submitted by the Tribal Constitution Reform Project Task Force

On June 10, 2010, the Gila River mittees agreed in the necessity of Indian Community (GRIC) Leg- an entire Community Council re- islative and Government & Man- view, they decided to wait until the agement Standing Committees met current Community Council vacant jointly with the Tribal Constitution seat in District 7, is filled. The spe- Reform Project (TCRP) Task Force cial Community Council Election regarding the proposed veto power to fill this seat will take place on for the Executive Branch of the July 30, 2010, and the District 7 GRIC Tribal Government. After Community Council Representa- hearing from the GRIC Law Of- tive should take the Oath of Office

fice, TCRP Task Force and Gover- on September 1, 2010, if every- PRESORTED STAN- Permit No. 25

nor Rhodes, the two Committees thing goes as planned by the GRIC U.S. Postage Sacaton, AZ DARD

motioned and approved to forward Election Board. Following this ac- PAID the final draft of the GRIC Consti- tivity the Special Community tution (dated January 26, 2010) to Council meeting regarding the final the full Community Council with a draft Constitution will very likely recommendation that a special occur soon after this special elec- Community Council meeting be tion. held to review the final draft. The TCRP Task Force will be GRIN/Roberto A. Jackson Earlier, in a letter dated June 8, going back out to the Districts in 2010, the TCRP Task Force in- the upcoming months to update Governor Rhodes maintains housing as top formed the two GRIC Standing GRIC membership on the final Committees that as a body they draft Constitution dated January priority in ‘Moving Forward’ administration take no position on whether veto 26, 2010. The TCRP Task Force power or any other recommenda- hopes the action taken by the two By Mihio Manus tions raised by a single person or Committees sends a message of en- GRIN Managing Editor Governor Rhodes should be in- couragement to the Community cluded in the draft document. In- membership to stay involved and SACATON-Keeping in accordance with his admin- tion Act (NAHASDA), for home construction. stead, the TCRP Task Force informed of the upcoming activity istration’s platform of ‘Moving Forward’ hasn’t Rhodes said, “We’re pushing everything to NA- contends that the mandate under to be held in the Districts, the BIA been an easy task when it comes to Community HASDA funding. We have to. It’s federal funding GRIC Resolution GR53-06 has Secretarial Election process to be housing but GRIC Governor William R. Rhodes has that we have to use and it’s available. If we’re not been fulfilled; the people of the scheduled by the BIA. worked steadily to maintain progress in this area. going to use it then the federal government will take GRIC have spoken; the final draft For additional information on Within his two consecutive administrations and it away from us.” GRIC Constitution should be taken the TCRP please contact your Dis- with the assistance of his Executive Team, Gover- In utilizing NAHASDA funds, the Governor to the public vote. Furthermore, the trict TCRP Task Force Representa- nor Rhodes has been able to facilitate the construc- has three planned communities that will provide for executive veto power concept tive or the TCRP staff: Gerald tion of 568 homes within the Community. This 85 homes each. lacked support throughout the Dis- Calnimptewa at (520) 562-9757 doesn’t include 139 homes that are scheduled to go “I’ve announced that there will be three planned tricts, with the exception of the [email protected]; up this year. communities. One on the east end, one in D5 and Phoenix Urban Members Associa- or, Joanne Miles-Long at (520) The Governor has also effectively appropriated the other on the west end,” he said. tion. 562-9759 Joanne.Miles- the usage of federal dollars, through the Native The Governor has also taken landmark steps in Since the two Standing Com- [email protected]. American Housing Assistance and Self Determina- demolishing old, condemned houses to make way for larger, energy efficient replacements. On Wed, Jul 7, Rhodes signed a contract to demolish 13 homes in D3, which is the first time rental homes DCH addresses concerns over housing in D5 will be demolished in the Community to make way for new homes (see related story on page 8). entire Community rather than just one elders, disabled and special needs. He “Those homes have seen their life and they’re By Roberto A. Jackson no good,” he said. “We’re not going to put people GRIN Reporter District; housing committees not being said in order to avoid this possibility all informed about the status of housing the elder applications and all the dis- into something like that. Anything that gets to the SACATON-A special meeting of Com- lists; application dates versus comple- abled applications across the Commu- state of being boarded up should be demolished and munity Council was held Fri. June 25, tion dates; and concerns that District’s nity were placed above other categories. replaced. We’re going to do that to more and more 2010 to discuss D5 housing issues such determination of severity of need were - DCH addressed their commu- old homes.” as prioritization of applications and to being ignored. nication with the Districts concerning See Housing on Page 9 update Council on construction and - As related to the prioritization application updates. Mawson said that project information. of applications, Mawson reported, in the master list was sent to the Districts Robert J. Mawson, District Housing De- keeping with Council direction to con- to make sure home sizes and income velopment Manager for the Department struct elder disabled applicant homes levels were appropriate so guidelines of Community Housing (DCH), re- first, and said that it was necessary to would be met. He said D5 sent back a ported to Council on upcoming projects merge the priority list of all seven dis- reprioritized list with about four addi- and addressed concerns from D5 repre- tricts into one master list. The merging tional applicants. While aware of D5’s sentatives over measures used to deter- was done by assembling all the priorities concerns about wanting to move those mine an application list for homes going that had been presented by the Districts applicants forward, they began to expe- out for construction. and then prioritizing them by application dite the next round of projects which The concerns encompassed ques- date—essentially the highest priority were intended to go in Feb. now sched- tions about the prioritization of applica- with the oldest application dates. uled for a mid-Nov. start date. tions according to the severity of -Mawson also elaborated on - Another concern was the housing conditions; concerns related to the comments made about lower prior- recognition of application dates versus the master priority list encompassing the ity applicants receiving homes before See DCH/D5 Page 5 DCH Update on pages 12-13 Page 2 Gila River Indian News July 2009 July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Letters Governor’s Employee of the Memoir to Janice Corrine Thomas Month for June 2010: Larry

This here Memoir is going out to So therefore I’m asking if you Gene, P-MIP all of the family as well as to all of may consider in giving a few mo- those who had the privilege of grac- ments of your time to the late Janice Submitted by Joel Orona, H.R., EAP Specialist ing the presence of the late Janice Corrine Thomas, Mix/Coleman with Corrine Thomas, Mix/Coleman. allowing her to grace your thoughts Larry Gene a civil engineer for the Pima Maricopa Irri- Come August 1st, 2010 will mark and in sharing a prayer for her. gation Project (P-MIP) is our Governor’s Employee of a half of a decade since the passing of Keep in mind during this re- the Month for June 2010. Larry Gene comes to us with the late Janice Corrine Thomas, membrance, please do not be grief 40 years of experience including several years of em- Gila River Indian Mix/Coleman my “beloved precious stricken for she wouldn’t want that. ployment throughout the US and Saudi Arabia with News Mother” yet it seems that it were just This goes out to you all, you know Bechtel Construction — a major multinational com- yesterday she were amongst us! who you are. pany. A veteran of nearly 16 years at P-MIP, Mr. Gene My Mother was and always will It would be greatly appreciated has diligently served in the planning, designing and con- be a wonderful, loving, caring, gener- wholeheartedly to all of you by me , ous and God loving/serving lady. foremost my Mother for the ac- struction of major P-MIP projects. For the past 4 years MIHIO MANUS he has served diligently as the Head Design Engineer. [email protected] Those of you who knew her wouldn’t knowledgements. GRIN Managing Editor disagree and even though she may be (520)562-9718 gone physically she’ll forever be Love & miss my Momma Mr. Gene’s work beyond normal business hours for the within all of our hearts spiritually as Always & forever love your son, past 17 months was instrumental in having the Com- well as be a remembrance to all that Bryant Thomas/Boy munity receive $36.8 million in American Recovery and JERI THOMAS she had mattered to. Reinvestment Act revenue (ARRA). He motivated his [email protected] GRIN Office Manager design staff during this time to meet the eligibility re- (520)562-9717 In loving memory of Manuel Lyons Sr. quirements of the ARRA stimulus money with “shovel ready” design projects much needed for the Commu- nity’s canal systems and related works. The import of GINA GOODMAN his work ethic and conscientious efforts brought service [email protected] Receptionist not only to this Community but employment to the com- (520)562-9715 munity of contractor’s that faithfully support all facets of these works as well.

ROBERTO A. JACKSON Since the construction work began, Mr. Gene has also [email protected] Reporter been instrumental in executing several value-engineer- (520)562-9719 ing changes in the design works that have saved well over $1,000,000 in construction. He is notably also able to forecast the impacts of his works to direct new oper- Fax: (520)562-9712 ations and maintenance required well into the future. Email: [email protected] www.gilariver.org/index.php/news This leadership and direction now and throughout his Gila River News time with the Gila River Indian Community has won him the admiration and respect of colleagues and co- workers alike. Material published in the Gila River Indian News may not be reproduced in On the lighter side, Larry brings a certain wit and wis- any form without consent from the Gila River Indian Community. dom to the work place. In times of dire stress in meet- In loving memory of Manuel Lyons Sr. ing certain operation deadlines, Larry brings direction LETTERS POLICY: GRIN welcomes letters and columns from readers. Letters should be 7-24-52 and timeliness by adding both humor and insight to ac- limited to 200 words and be in good taste. complish the tasks at hand. No sooner is a project Material that could be libelous or slanderous is Entered into rest on July 4, 2010 at Gila River Health Care. not acceptable. All letters or columns should brought to the table than he has already accomplished an be signed with the writerʼs true name, address Mr. Lyons was born on July 24, 1952 in Sacaton. He was a la- and telephone number in the event GRIN may insightful overview of its requirements with both tact need to contact the writer. Only the name of the writer will be printed in the paper. Letters or borer with Irrigation Rehab for a number of years, mechanic as well as a spirit of light-heartedness. columns without a complete signature, name, address or phone number will not be accept- for Sacaton Service Station and a Security guard for the able to GRIN for publication. GRIN reserves the right to edit submitted materials for gram- Casino. Mr. Gene comes to this community from Many Farms mar, spelling and content. He liked to play pool, softball, go bowling and listened to on the Navajo Nation where his mother still resides. He Write to: Editor, GRIN a variety of music. Most of all Manuel liked spending time with has two grown children, one boy and one girl. His wife P.O. Box 459 Sacaton, AZ 85247 family and friends. Helen is a nurse with the Indian Health Service in Page. Published letters or columns do not necessarily He currently resides in Glendale but owns a ranch and reflect the opinion of the editor or Gila River In- Survivors include Manuel Lyons Jr. of Salt River, Rachael dian Community. Warrington of Fort McDowell, Shawn V. Lyons of Sacaton, home north of Flagstaff. and Crystal Cross of Sacaton. Brothers: Rodney Lyons, Clyde Gila River Indian Community Lyons Jr., Dallas Lyons Sr. Sister Theresa Lyons all of Sacaton. P.O. Box 97 He is preceded in death by a son Earling Lyons, Granddaugh- Sacaton, AZ 85247 520.562.9500 ter Baby D-Baby Lyons, Candace Jackson. Grandsons www.gilariver.org Nicholas Jackson, Ramsey Hoover Jr. Parents Phyllis “Mary” William R. Rhodes, Governor and Clyde Lyons. Brother Ross Lyons. Sister Kathy Lyons and Joseph Manuel, Lt. Governor Glenda Lyons.

District #1: Arzie Hogg What is the law on hunting? Augustine Enas District #2: Jewell Whitman What’s the law on hunting? cousin working at the graves nearby District #3: Rodney Jackson heard a loud sound. When they Myron Schurz During the first week-end of June looked up they noticed the truck win- District #4: Barney B. Enos Jr. 2010 four of my family members vis- dow was shattered by a bullet. They Rebecca Rowe ited the Maricopa (Pee Posh) were shocked. There was no warning Christopher Mendoza John Antone Cemetary in District 7 of the Gila or person(s) in sight - the only River Indian Reservation where a thought was possibly hunters. District #5: Brenda Robertson Brian Davis bullet was fired through the window Two lives could have been lost that Frank Pablo, Sr. of their truck. The bullet just missed day. I felt it important to share this Delane Enos hitting the 92 year old woman and lit- because perhaps that shooter will District #6: Anthony Villareal tle girl sitting on the front seat of that read about how close they came to GRIN/Roberto A. Jackson Albert Pablo Terrance B Evans truck. Fortunately, the little girl had hitting the wrong target. just bent over to pick up a cell phone Hunters – if you miss your target, District #7: Currently Vacant from the truck floor just at the time how far does that bullet travel before Gonzalo “Gonzo” Romero, P-MIP Construction Engi- the bullet shot through the window it hits something or someone? neer, accepts for his friend and colleague June’s re- Arthur Felder, Tribal Treasurer passing over her head and in front of cipient of the Governor’s Employee of the Month Linda Andrews, Community Council the elder. The elder’s son and his Lillian Wilson Rideau recognition - Larry Gene, P-MIP Civil Engineer, who un- Secretary fortunately could not be present to receive his award. Page 4 Gila River Indian News July2010 NIGA Chairman, new Sec and big check presented at Council

By Roberto A. Jackson, GRIN Reporter SACATON-Community Council welcomed Ernie Stevens, Jr., National Indian Gam- ing Association (NIGA) Chairman along with new Council Secretary Linda A. An- drews during the first regular meeting held Wed. July 7, 2010 at the Governance Center. The Community was also presented with a handsome check from GRTI during the eventful morning of Council. Stevens paid a goodwill visit to Council and recalled fond memories of the times when he visited the Community as a young boy. “I just wanted to say, what a great honor it is to be here,” said Stevens. Stevens also said he always enjoys visiting tribal leaders and he invited Council to partake in the NABI games being played that weekend. Council Representative Brenda Robertson, D5, thanked Stevens for the visit. “You played a big role in what our efforts are in gaming.” The NIGA Chairman proceeded to shake hands with Council Representatives and also gave Gov. William R. Rhodes a charming necklace. The oath of office ceremony for Linda A. Andrews was performed by Associate Judge Anthony Hill. Andrews was accompanied by family and was humbly sworn in before Council and other friends. Cake and refreshments were offered in the Chamber lobby following the ceremony. Andrews most recently succeeds Char- maine Escalante as Council Secretary. Gila River Telecommunications Inc. (GRTI) followed up their $406,250 payment on June 2, with a $500,000 payment for their second quarterly dividend. An oversized check with the prodigious sum was presented to the Community, and then an ac- tual check for the same amount was handed to Governor. The Community has been Parents As Teachers paid over $900,000 from after two payments from GRTI. Submitted by Heidi Bruder GRHCC Teen Parent Case Manager Ten teen moms, two teen dads, and pregnant and parenting teens the opportu- eight babies enjoyed a family fun day to nity to develop their sense of confidence by begin their summer, sponsored by the Gila teaching them skills to parent in a positive River Health Care Corporation’s Prevention way while developing healthy self-esteem Department through First Things First state and security in their children. grant funds. The “Parents as Teachers” pro- PAT is providing a summer program gram is an ongoing weekly parenting pro- for the teen parents and their children. The gram for pregnant and parenting teens at the goal of the summer program is to promote Ira H. Hayes High School and VHM Alter- healthy interaction between parent and native High School. child, while focusing on teaching parents The Parents as Teachers Program how to facilitate the healthy development of (PAT) is designed to foster healthy par- their child. PAT is taking the participants ent/child relationships, while building de- twice weekly on age-appropriate family velopmentally appropriate parenting skills field trips. within the parents. PAT participants will During the month of June a few of the also have the opportunity to learn parenting trips included a visit to the Aquarium, techniques necessary for facilitating devel- Makutu’s Island, and weekly participation opment in the areas of language, emotions, in the Gymboree Developmental Play pro- and physical activity. gram. The vision of Parents as Teachers is to Moms and Dads must bring their ba- support and empower our teens to grow into bies and take lots of pictures! their full potential as parents. In addition, For more information on this program the Parents as Teachers program provides call Heidi Bruder at 520-562-3321 x 7031.

GRIN/Roberto A. Jackson Above: NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., made it a point to visit GRIC while in town for NABI. Middle: Linda A. Andrews beaming following her swearing-in ceremony as new Community Council Secretary. Bottom: GRTI holds promotional check while Gov. William R. Rhodes holds the real deal. July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 5 Nation Building for Native youth focuses on building leadership skills for VHM students

Photo courtesy of Marsha Flores/D6 Another house burned in 2nd Circle/D6 Submitted by Chantal Valdez Arsonists don’t realize that setting a house on fire is effecting the Community and Community members. As they burn houses it is putting Community members who need homes on hold in receiving a house to live in. It costs the Community more money to rebuild the house then it would to have it fixed. It also causes more work for the Department of Housing workers to fix. Kids are not realizing how much time and money it is costing the Community for their acts of stupidity.

Nation Building For Native Youth participants (L to R): Daniel Castro, Shareen Townsend, Tia Benally.

By Lillian Kim Franklin the importance of language preservation. Classes began at seven each morn- Students from Vechij Himdag Alternative ing and ended at ten or so each evening. School joined recent Vechij Himdag gradu- Students attended events featuring speakers ate Tia Benally in Scottsdale for the tenth former Miss Navajo Nation, singer and do- annual Nation Building for Native Youth mestic violence prevention advocate Rad- Leadership Conference. milla Cody; Retired broadcaster Mary Kim Nation Building for Native Youth, Titla, and Native American entrepreneur re- a program developed through the Nick tired UPS VP of Global Operations and cur- Lowery Youth Foundation by former NFL rent president of the Billion Dollar Round kicker and presidential advisor Nick Low- table Bill Moon. ery, provides a foundation in the skills Brian Jennings, Long Snapper for needed for student leadership. Students par- the San Francisco 49ers addressed the stu- ticipated in a rigorous program of classes on dents on anti-violence and personal disci- tribal government and sovereignty, led by pline. Classical guitarist Gabriel Ayala Kiowa tribal member, attorney and Pulitzer joined country music legend Jessie Coulter Prize nominated author (1973’s One Hun- in providing musical entertainment and in- dred Million Acres), Kirke Kickingbird . spiration to follow a dream. Kickingbird drew upon his book, Students Tia Benally, Daniel Cas- Indians and the U.S. Constitution: A For- tro, Amber Jose and Shareen Townsend gotten Legacy, and materials he developed joined Native American students from Ari- for UNITY and other youth leadership pro- zona, California, and Oklahoma in devel- grams to guide students in public speaking oping a project and budget at a mock tribal and research on issues facing Native Amer- council as the week’s capstone event. Stu- ican Communities. dents were judged on public presentation, Dr. Rick St. Germain former chair- research, and team work. man of the Lac Courte Oreille Tribal Com- “I really enjoyed myself and feel munity, teacher and tribal language like I am not as shy as before” stated D3 advocate led students in team building and resident Shareen Townsend. “I never knew leadership activities and discussions about I could talk in front of people” Vechij Himdag Graduation Celebra- tion a Special Day for All DCH/D5 page 1

By Lillian Kim Franklin couraged the students to aim high. completion dates. DCH does not really the integrity of the structures themselves and Ms Whitehair’s personal experience know when the applications were started, building safety. Mawson indicated that inci- th SACATON-On June 12 Vechij Himdag and recent accomplishment of passing the until they receive the application as com- dents have occurred in the past after touring Community School staff and over 200 State Bar exams inspired students to con- plete. That is the date that is recognized dur- sites and that they take steps to rectify con- guests were on hand to celebrate the gradu- tinue on in school. Graduate Tia Benally ing sorting. struction and that they also follow up on ation of Tia Benally, Gabriel Castro, Alfred spoke for the class and thanked all those that - Severity of need was also ad- homes after the warranty period. Enos, Cecelia Enos, Jasmine Juan, Anthony had helped them. dressed as Mawson said that each applica- The application process was stalled as Manuel, and Erick Ortega at the Tribal Gov- Prior to the presentation of diplomas tion had an assessment from building safety. RHIP was temporarily suspended but it has ernance Center. students presented roses to their families to A determination was then made as to the since been reinstated with the establishment Recent law school graduate and Vechij show their appreciation for the love and sup- conditions and circumstances surrounding of the Quality Assurance Team. “I’m push- Himdag Alumni, Sunshine Whitehair joined port that was given to them to help them that particular home. ing to get housing for D5,” said Gov. Governor William Rhodes, and Lt Governor reach their goal. Currently DCH is in position to bid out William R. Rhodes during the meeting. “Be- Joseph Manuel in addressing the graduates Following the recessional guests joined 59 homes. The notice went out for bid dur- fore the end of the year you should have and encouraging the students to continue the students and their families in a cake and ing the week of the meeting and a contractor your homes.” their education and congratulating them on punch reception. Vechij Himdag School is likely to begin construction in mid to late reaching this milestone. Governor Rhodes Board and Staff want to congratulate stu- Aug. The next round of homes would in- stressed that youth should explore all op- dents and their families on this very impor- clude approximately 70 houses more. portunities. While Lt. Governor Manuel en- tant occasion. Another issue DCH addressed related to Page 6 Gila River Indian News July 2010 Arizona Governorʼs Office of Highway Safety DUI Task Force

East Valley

Pinal County

Statewide GRIN/Jeri Thomas L to R: Police Chief Derek Arnson, Officer C. Wilcox, Officer A. Villar, Officer S. Gonos, Officer N. Waterloo, and Officer S. Brown Sgt. H. Tanakeyowma GRPD touts new point of pride By Jeri Thomas, GRIN

SACATON. Typically roadway incidents units police Interstate-10 and 6 additional drinking drive, said Officer Brown, as he pa- alongside the Pinal County and the East Val- spike during holiday weekends and this July state highways which traverse the Reserva- trolled Sacaton during the early evening ley DUI Task Forces. Tandem partnerships 4, the Gila River PD was out in force with tion. Unless traffic circumvents to Gila Bend hours of July 2. increase public safety on GRIC roadways its newly acquired arsenal—a DUI Mobile on the west, or through the Town of Florence These days the Gila River traffic unit and surrounding communities. Unit. on the east, traffic will pass through the staffs 5 motorcycle officers and 2 patrol car Pinal Co.’s DUI mobile unit was funded Sgt. Hilario Tanakeyowma, officer in Reservation. Interdiction is a constant duty officers. Officers are not bound to any par- by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. charge of traffic, said the PD recently pur- with traffic cops. ticular area and are free to patrol where they Estimates put its value at approximately chased the converted motor coach at a bar- Officers with the traffic unit are Arizona deem appropriate. $500,000. According to Tanakeyowma, “We gain price of $36,000. Finishing touches, State-certified and thereby authorized to ar- Chief Derek Arnson hopes to acquire made more stops and arrests at any one decals and lights, will cost an additional rest GRIC members and non-members alike. additional patrol bikes. “They are less visi- event which qualified Pinal Co. for the $10,000 grand and is scheduled for comple- When the DUI Mobile Unit is activated, ble and you can maneuver in and out of traf- award.” tion by early August. offenders are transported to the Unit, photos fic easier,” Tanakeyowma said. The Independence Day Task Force unit Gila River took over law enforcement taken and blood alcohol content is measured. However, there are added risks for mo- was parked on Florence Blvd. in the City of from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1996. Defendants are then transported or picked up torcycle cops. Tanakeyowma said, “There’s Casa Grande on July 5. Gila River Ofcr. Par- “It has been 14 years. We can host our own by the appropriate jurisdiction. no right of way devices, there is no ambient sons checked in with Pinal Co. during the DUI task force,” said Sgt. Tanakeyowma. Statistics show that DUIs are generally lighting, the roadways have soft shoulders. early morning hours. No offenders were July 2-5 netted a total of 7 impaired drivers. down at Gila River. Last year 35 fatalities And, its open range. A guy [civilian] just hit processed during this time. Of these, 2 were drug offenses. were attributed to impaired drivers. “Maybe a horse and was killed.” In addition to serving and protecting people are getting the message and staying In addition to working within the Reser- members along tribal thoroughfares, traffic home or having someone who hasn’t been vation boundaries, Gila River officers work Regional Census Bureau Visits GRIC

By Jeri Thomas, GRIN staff gent, the testing was early, and people became frus- trated and moved on.” SHERATON-The 2010 Census was a multi-faceted ef- Additionally, there were mishaps with cartography fort by the Census Bureau to report accurate numbers and the geography component of the Bureau. Simple throughout Indian country. As has been reported in the line maps caused work to be delayed. Delia Carlisle, past, the prior centennial Census, conducted in 2000, Partnership Specialist, urged Census officials, “Please numbers throughout Indian country were underre- understand we know what we’re talking about” refer- ported or misappropriated to other communities. ring to errors in the maps showing roadways which in According to Jane Johnson-Woody, Enrollment reality were washes or arroyos. Coordinator and GRIC Census Liaison, an answer of Curtis Honanie, Hopi Census Liaison said that “Pima” or “Maricopa” in the prior census could possi- they sometimes needed tribal rangers to accompany bly have been attributed to Salt River Pima-Maricopa enumerators due to vast acreage and remoteness be- Indian Community, or misapplied elsewhere. cause the maps were not adequate. Consequently, this cycle Gila River made a con- Gurrero said that the fact that Arizona perhaps has certed effort to answer the race question as “Gila River the largest concentration of native nations in the coun- Indian Community.” try, two Partnership Specialists did not work well say- Underreporting meant we were not full benefac- ing, “While two may have worked with other states, it tors of public funding for roads, health care or housing. was absurd and not acceptable here with 22 nations, Efforts for the 2010 Census ramped up a year ago. it.” According to Vicki McIntire, Denver Deputy Re- The U S Constitution requires a national census gional Director, who met with the 2010 Tribal Liaisons count every 10 years and the GRIC Constitution states on June 11 to talk about the successes or failures of that the GRIC will participate. Every year the federal the 2010 count, “Close out is happening as we speak. government allocates billions of dollars to states and Most numbers should have been reported by now.” Li- communities based on population. aisons representing most all Arizona Tribes were pres- Numbers will be reported to President Barrack ent. Obama during December 2010. McIntire told the Arizona contingent that the 2000 Census employed 1,400 whereas the 2010 Census staffed 4,000. This fact may have been a deterrent in- stead of an asset because according to Ruben Guer- Below: 2010 Census Arizona Tribal Liaisons. Photo: GRIN/Jeri Thomas rero, Jr., representing Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, said, “Local Census Offices were unin- formed.” Initially management staff at the Phoenix Census office that served Gila River, Ak-Chin, Salt River and Ft. McDowell was not aware that tribal enrollment de- partments must adhere to Title 13 U.S. Code of Fed- eral Regulations, Section 9 dealing with confidentiality regulations. This fact caused delay in the hiring process. John- son-Woody said, “We wanted to know who was hired. That was the whole purpose of having this Native American campaign. The background check was strin- July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 7 GRIC teams build on NABI experience By Roberto A. Jackson, GRIN Reporter better next year as the team is stocked with young tal- tournaments and 4 of the boys will be participating in a SACATON-The Native American Basketball Invitational ent. Suns basketball camp, which bodes well for next year’s (NABI) dribbled its way to the valley again bringing fast In their final game, which was against the D’bucks, the team as they become more seasoned and experi- break hoops along with festivities for the 8th consecu- Gila River Chiefs were down 50-28 with 9 minutes left enced. tive year. Over 60 teams featuring Native American in the game. The Chiefs then went on a furious 19-9 NABI EXPERIENCE young men and women competed in the high school While the main attraction for fans was the action on the tournament from Jul. 6 to Jul. 10. The games were held court, the teams were treated to special events and at five separate gyms in Phoenix and Scottsdale with seminars outside the lines. There was a “Meet and the semi-finals and finals taking place at the United Air- Greet Pool Party” to kick-off the tournament on Tues. ways Center in downtown Phoenix on the final day of Jul. 6 at the Pointe Hilton River Ranch Water Park the competition. “We’re holding these young people ac- which was hosted by Chance Rush, with music pro- countable in a positive way,” said Chance Rush, a spe- vided by the GRIC mix master DJ Whoa. “A lot of times cialist in incorporating leadership and entertainment for in Indian communities we focus on what our youth don’t Native American youth. have. We need to start focusing on what our youth do Gila River provided three scrappy teams for NABI—two have,” said Rush who ushered in the event with his in the boys division and one in the girls division. David unique brand of humor and motivation. Yesk, coach for the girls called the tournament a bas- Also prominent at the tournament was Nike who show- ketball showcasing for all Indian Country. cased their N7 shoe. The Air Native N7 was introduced GRIC TEAMS BATTLE in 2007 and proceeds from the product go back to a The GRIC teams fell short in the win column but they fund that creates access to sport for Native Americans. represented the Community with tenacity and were Sam McCracken, General Manager of Nike N7 Pro- fearless in the face of their opponents. The 2010 NABI grams, said that the N7 was built for Native youth to in- Champions for the boys were Cheyenne/Arapaho spire them to play sports. McCracken noted that their Tribes of Oklahoma and Unknown Hoops from Navajo latest product was designed to utilize remaining mate- repeated as Champions in the girls division. rial at the Nike factory. “The N7 ‘Trash Talk’ exemplifies Gila River Chiefs, coached by Ronald Platerio, meas- ured themselves against a very highly touted pool that included 2009 NABI Champions D’bucks and Native GRIN/Roberto A. Jackson Cody Williams, #10, dribbles past the 3-point line be- fore he dishes to a teammate.

run, but in the end it wasn’t enough to gain the victory losing 59-47 at the final buzzer. Turnovers gave the D’bucks easy looks and Platerio said that his team’s penetration was stymied for most of the game and they did not capitalize at the free throw line. The GRIC girl’s team was also characterized by its gritty play in face of defeat. The shots didn’t fall but Coach David Yesk was proud of his squad for never giving up. He said his team had a really good experi- ence which will carry over to other tournaments includ- ing NABI 2011. “There’s a lot of talent,” said Yesk, who is contemplating retiring from coaching the NABI girl’s team after seven tournaments and 25 years total coaching. The boy’s team coached by Rudy Flores, an employee with the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority, beat their first opponent handedly 77-49 but dropped the Megan Manuel, #10, drives for a bucket in the 2nd half next two contests in a pair of courageous efforts. Their of a hard fought contest. final loss was to Mean Machine from Ore. who made it Shaquille Mark, #23, at the free throw line during a to the semi-finals. the N7 message around sustainability and organic game in Phoenix. Before the tournament the players were encouraged product,” said McCracken. Hoops from North Dakota who won the Oklahoma tour - by their interior length and size, more shooters and Aside from the contests and giveaways, the teams at- nament. They were defeated in their games (including overall speed. Flores himself noted the team’s well- tended a NABI College and Career fair along with other a 5-overtime thriller) but Coach Platerio, an officer with grounded chemistry. His philosophy toward the game NCAA related events and educational seminars. “I think the Gila River Police Department, said that they will do of basketball is that it is as much a mental game as it the tournament as whole has done a really good job as is a physical game. The team will continue to play in far as providing other things,” said Yesk. Page 8 Gila River Indian News July 2010 Governor Rhodes signs historical WIA participants participate in WRT contract to demolish 13 houses Demolition and Reconstruction of Thirteen (13) HUD 1937 Housing Act Rental Units under ARRA Funds - $2 Million

On Tues, June 22, 2010 the participants of WIA took part in a cultural presentation at the ASU Work Readiness Training. The Gila River Dancers invited anyone to join a public dance and many WIA participants and workers accepted the chance. By Tyler Carrillo, GRIN Intern

TEMPE-On June 21, 2010 the participants lieves that this one philosophy can change of Work Force Investment Act started the your life forever. Katreena’s Career Philos- four day long Work Readiness Training at ophy stated that “We are all here for a rea- Arizona State University. This training in- son. Our only job is to figure out why. The cluded workshops about resume writing, way we do that is by defining our gifts: Our budgeting and interviewing strategies. natural strengths, abilities, skills and talents; In her career Katreena Hayes- our values; our interests and our passions. Wood has achieved many awards such as We are then called to use our gifts to serve being voted Woman of the Year by the Ar- humanity. By serving others we will do two rowhead Millennium chapter of the Ameri- things: We will discover our purpose in life Description of Project Rhodes and the Community Housing De- can Business Women’s Association in 2001. and we will make the world a better place.” partment has been very much involved in Hayes-Wood has also been selected Nomi- Participants took tests that showed Guided by Governor Rhodes’s direction in the planning and have finally acquired ad- nee for the 2003 National Top 10 Candidate them their strengths and weaknesses in the the Community’s effort to protect and main- ditional HUD Indian Block Grant funds for American Business Women’s Associa- workplace and how to make the best of tain the viability of the current housing through the American Recovery and Rein- tion. them. WIA hopes to come back for the next stock under the 1937 Housing Act, one of vestment Act (ARRA) in the amount of By the end of the training the only following years and continue to change our goals is to improve the dilapidated con- $2,015,000. This is a historic (moment, thing Katreena hoped participants would youths’ lives. dition of these homes and extend the life of event, etc.) because it is the first time rental take with them was one philosophy. She be- (686) low rental houses which are now 20 to homes will be demolished and recon- 30 years old. Major emphasis and priority structed with larger and energy efficient has been given to approximately 380 hous- building practices. ing stock that are too small to accommodate family size, instability of foundation and District 3 and District 5 Subdivisions structure caused from shifting of the ground, and water leaks and flooding under The 13 homes are located as follows: (3) the foundation causing the floor to have homes at East End Subdivision in District condensed moisture resulting in unstable 3, (5) homes in District 3 Central Subdivi- foundations. Due to these conditions, it has sion in Sacaton, and (5) homes in District become a safety and health hazards for fam- Five Sacate Subdivision. ilies living in these homes. Governor July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 9 Behavioral Health Services Ensuring Quality

Our Mission enrolled members of Gila River T/RBHA. inal Justice Contacts Reduced (75%); and comes and Improved Functioning in To encourage participation, each client who Improvements in School Attendance 54.5%. youth through staff training; use The Mission Statement of Gila turned in a survey was registered for a raf- Behavioral Health Services is Child and Family Teams (CFT) and River Health Care (GRHC) is that “We con- fle drawing of a new 20” TV, (donated by a pleased that adult Satisfaction with Services other meetings with sistently provide high quality health care to GRBHS staff member) and a $100.00 gift showed an increase of 4.2% from the 2008 parents/guardians to focus on the the American Indian Community”. The card. The drawing was held at the end of survey and a 14.5% improvement in Social youth’s improvements in functioning Mission Statement of GRHC’s Behavioral the survey period and the prizes were dis- Connectedness. In regard to the new Youth (improvements in interaction, rela- Health Services (BHS) is “To improve the tributed. Survey subject areas, 75% of the families re- tionships, school activity, coping quality of life of American Indian people by ceiving services through BHS reported a re- skills, etc.) while making sure that ensuring culturally meaningful, high qual- Survey Results duction in contact with criminal justice and positive outcomes and improvements ity behavioral health services”. Both state- more than 50% reported an improvement in in functioning are reviewed in each ments highlight the importance of quality Thirty two percent of adult re- school attendance. CFT or other meetings so all partici- care when we provide services. spondents have been involved in T/RBHA pants are aware of the improvements One way that BHS monitors client services for 1 to 2 years while another 14% Next Steps- Continuing to Improve in functioning and good outcomes re- satisfaction about the quality of our services have been involved in services for more lated to treatment interventions. is by our annual participation in the than 5 years. A total of 60% of adult re- Gila River BHS has developed a plan statewide Mental Health Statistics Im- spondents have been involved in services to continue to improve quality and services Gila River Behavioral Health Serv- provement Program (MHSIP) Consumer for 1 year or more. Twenty four percent of to our clients and the community. The plan ices is very proud to be able to provide serv- Survey. Clients (or “consumers”) who re- youth respondents have been involved in addresses the following: ices in the community. We are grateful to ceive case management services through T/RBHA services for 3 to 5 years while an- 1. Continue to increase the number the individuals who completed surveys to our Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Au- other 28% have been involved for 1 to 2 of respondents to the MHSIP Con- give us feedback on how they feel about the thority (T/RBHA) were asked to participate years. Sixty nine percent of respondent sumer Survey. care they receive. As stated in our mission, in an adult survey or a youth survey to gain youth have been receiving services for 1 or 2. Improve adult client participation we will continue to work to provide quality information about how our clients feel more years. in treatment planning by continuing care to our clients and the community. This about our services and how we can im- to offer programs and services to month we completed the MHSIP Survey for prove. The adult and youth surveys both clients, expand service locations 2010, and we look forward to being able to cover the following main subject areas: Gila River BHS scored positive re- when possible; provide training to provide the results in the future. ▪ Service Accessibility sponses of 80% or better in six out of eight staff to encourage client questions Please contact Priscilla Foote, BHS ▪ Consumer Participation in Treat- Adult Subject Areas: Service Quality or Ap- about treatment and setting treatment Director (520) 562-3321 ext. 7010 if you ment Planning propriateness (94.6%); Service Accessibil- goals. have any questions about the survey or ▪ Outcomes ity (89.5%); General Satisfaction (89.5%); 3. Improve results related to Out- about BHS. ▪ Social Connectedness Social Connectedness (82.9%); Outcomes ▪ Improved Functioning (81.9%); and Improved Functioning ▪ Criminal Justice (81.6%). The two subject areas of Con- ▪ General Satisfaction sumer Participation in Treatment Planning Housing from page 1 The adult survey adds the subject area of (79.9%); and Criminal Justice Contact Re- “service quality or appropriateness” and the duced (75.0%) scored below 80%, and youth survey has questions to address “Cul- showed a decrease from the 2008 survey re- Still the rumbles of discontent have based on the circumstance of a live-in care- tural Sensitivity” and “School Attendance”. sults. echoed throughout the districts as Commu- taker. In the aforementioned case, he Earlier this summer, BHS com- The Youth survey results showed nity members have come forth with issues looked into the notes from the Council pleted that analysis of our 2009 survey re- positive responses of 80% or better in six of they have encountered with the Department meeting that stated the requestor was sults. We were pleased that the 2009 survey nine domains: Satisfaction with Services of Community Housing (DCH). These is- granted a four-bedroom home. had 119 respondents (77 adult and 42 par- (95.1%); Service Accessibility (92.7%); sues have manifested in Council meetings “That’s not right. It shouldn’t be a four ents or guardians of youth). This is an in- Participation in Treatment Planning where Community members have taken to or five bedroom home for an elderly, hand- crease of 190.2% from the 2008 survey (92.7%); Cultural Sensitivity (92.3%); So- the podium to report on lost applications, icapped or special needs,” Governor return (41 were returned in 2008) and the cial Connectedness (92.7%) and Outcomes names being removed from waiting lists, Rhodes said. “They might need a two bed- most surveys ever returned by consumers at (80.0%). The 2009 Youth Survey included preferential treatment and years lost as eld- room house if the person has a home care Gila River. The number of survey re- three new subject areas. These new areas erly have passed on while waiting for their assistant.” sponses equals approximately 10% of the were Improved Functioning (79.0%); Crim- homes to be built. Upon further attention to the details of As both a Community elder and Gov- the notes, it ended up that the elder wanted ernor of the tribe, Rhodes has lent a sympa- to also accommodate all of his/her children. thetic ear to the plights of those who are “After that one meeting, I told Housing frustrated with the perceived bureaucratic that we’re not entertaining anymore of these mismanagement of DCH but he maintains kinds of individual requests. We have a the hard fast position that applicants for schedule set up for each district’s housing homes must abide by DCH policy while re- plan which will clearly catch them up and alizing that GRIC can only operate within put them to where they need to be,” he said. its proposed budgetary constraints. “I also informed the council that we’re not In light of the suspension of the Resi- going to entertain any special conditions. dential Home Improvement Plan (RHIP) We’re going to stick to this schedule and which took place back in early Jan ‘10, a sooner than later they will see that they will program that utilizes tribal funds to improve have housing.” or construct homes, Governor Rhodes im- Governor Rhodes maintains that the plemented the Quality Assurance Team Community must be patient and let DCH (QAT) to oversee the application process in work according to plans that have been put regard to acquiring a RHIP home. in place; plans that are based on the finan- The responsibility of the QAT is to en- cial situation of the Community. sure compliance with Community Council Quite simply, revenues are down dur- approved RHIP policy. After the district ing these times of national recession. “Be- housing committees and DCH review ap- cause the recession hit, the money is not plications, the QAT steps in to provide fur- there. It’s not coming in like it was,” he ther review. said, “We’re not the only ones, it’s happen- These are steps the Governor’s admin- ing nationwide.” istration has taken to address issues like It is true that some people have been preferential treatment and adherence to pri- waiting for years and some even decades. oritization of applicants, which ultimately It is also a fact that there are issues that need belong with the elderly, handicapped and to be sorted out within GRIC’s DCH before disabled. operations will run at their optimum capac- Although the Governor takes Commu- ity. nity concerns seriously he also has to take Yet, in spite of all the obstacles, the them with a grain of salt. There have been Governor persists to keep housing con- cases where disabled elders have come be- struction moving along according to sched- fore Council in dire need of housing and ule. have been granted homes based on extenu- “Since the new administration has been ating individual circumstances. In these here we’ve made a big change that I don’t cases, the granting of homes has been justi- believe would ever have happened if this fiable. administration hadn’t got in. I’m not talk- According to the Governor, it would ing about me alone. It’s my staff. I have seem that a single, disabled elder would good staff that knows how to do the work only need a one or two bedroom home and get things done.” Page 10 Gila River Indian News July 2010 Singer/songwriter Bob Villa sings national anthem for NARD Dbacks game

By Jeri Thomas, GRIN staff the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival. Add to Villa’s list of gigs the Arizona SACATON. Gila River singer/songwriter Icon, a karaoke competition currently un- Bob Villa, 49, from Blackwater, will sing derway weekly at the Fox and Hound in the national anthem at Chase Field in Mesa. Out of 18 competitors, Villa is still Phoenix on Sat. Jul. 24, 2010. standing at week 6 of the competition. Villa Villa has been working for the Enroll- said “Josh” a current judge, and the 2009 ment Department by day and hitting the Arizona Icon winner, said that Villa’s ren- road at night since his return to Gila River dition of Elvis Presley’s “An American Tril- in 2008. Villa said his quest is to get a song ogy,” “was the biggest song of the recorded by a major artist. Based on a re- competition.” Another judge told Villa “you cent interview, he is making good gains. made me and Dave cry.” His current and ongoing project is an These are impressive accolades for online competition with other songwriters such humble beginnings. in the 29th Annual Colgate Country Show- As a young teen, Villa said he used down. The Colgate Showdown is a well- “liquid courage” during his stint as a drum- known among country music circles mer for a band playing gigs in Coolidge and because the competition has been known to surrounding towns. Soon thereafter Villa launch professional music careers such as said he became homeless “long enough to Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, and Toby know what it’s like to eat out of garbage Keith. cans.” Villa won a slot in the Colgate compe- Villa said events dating back to high tition during the spring after a performance school manifested into what became in Show Low, Arizona. Villa is banking on decades-long Christian lifestyle. his original music and lyrics “Whiskey’s Villa said he became a Christian when GRIN/Roberto A. Jackson My Daddy,” which is uploaded at his friend prayed with him. Prior to his www.countryshowdown.com/contestant.ph friendship with Keith Clark, Villa said he at- Singer/Songwriter Bob Villa will sing the national anthem at Chase Field Sat. July 24, competes nationally in 2010 Colgate Country Showdown, and Arizona Icon. p?id=1978. While there, Villa urges you to tempted to maim Clark by running him over register and vote. with a car “just because he was white.” The state Colgate competition will be While at Coolidge High School, Villa st st held during October 2010 at the Wild Horse played 1 Trombone, 1 Chair where he en- from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Luis Miguel. sponsored by the Arizona Diamondbacks Pass Casino. Regional winners will have a tered and won a spot with a regional high During this time, he married his wife, and Gila River Casinos. Festivities begin at chance to proceed to the national finals school orchestra. Villa said “for the first Penny, who sings backup vocals. 3:30 p.m. Game time is 5:00 p.m. which will be hosted by Lee Ann Rimes in time I felt life and power in music. I could On occasion, you can find Villa per- Portions of the Diamondbacks ticket Nashville, TN. The winner receives national feel the bleachers shake. I remember tears forming at the Encore Lounge at Wild sales will benefit Native non-profit agen- exposure and a $100,000 grand prize. coming down my eyes. It was just beauti- Horse Pass Casino. For updates visit cies. For more information, contact the Villa’s aspiration is fueled by local gigs ful.” www.DesertManMusic.Com. Phoenix Indian Center (602) 264- 6768, the around the Valley. Most recently, Villa Villa played Christian music exclu- Villa kicks off the Diamondbacks ver- Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona (602) 258- showcased two of his original songs, sively until 2004. Since then he expanded sus San Francisco Giants baseball game on 4822, or the Arizona Diamondbacks (602) “Whiskey’s My Daddy,” and “A Kiss,” at his repertoire to include an array of music July 24, Native American Recognition Day, 462-4118. July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 11 Page 12 Gila River Indian News July 2010 July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 13 Page 14 Gila River Indian News July 2010 First Things First Continues Arizona’s Commitment to youngest kids More than $679,617 approved for Gila River Indian children birth to 5

Submitted by Cathy Thornton

Sacaton, Arizona – Young children in the ers. The statewide board – which has final – $12,720 awarded Community wide to about the security of funds for the programs Gila River Indian Community will continue approval of the councils’ recommendations – four (4) early childhood teachers to pursue we are funding, the employees hired through to get the tools they need to have a fair start is responsible for ensuring that the funds are associate degrees the grants, and the services that are being in life thanks to more than $679,617 in con- used on programs proven to work at im- Additional funding to be released this year provided in the community,” she says. tracts recommended earlier this month by proving outcomes for children. include: Foote was referring to a November bal- the First Things First Gila River Indian The funding approved earlier this lot measure approved by state lawmakers Native Language Enrichment grant – Community Regional Partnership Council month by the Gila River Indian Community earlier this year. If approved by voters, the $46,816 for fiscal year 2011. Regional Council will support community- measure would eliminate First Things First, The contracts were approved by the based strategies that will deliver parent edu- Summer Transition to Kindergarten grant – sweep all the funds set aside for early child- statewide First Things First Board on June cation, provide home visits by health care $13,000 hood education and health, and let the Leg- 15 and are effective July 1, although some personnel to families with small children and Food Assistance and Nutrition grant – islature decide what to do with that money. grants will go begin later than July 1. enrich language instruction. $10,000 “We find ourselves in the difficult posi- “We are very pleased to be able to fund The specific contracts approved for the tion of advocating for the future of First services that focus on the 0-5 population, in Community include: Recruitment of Developmental Pediatrician Things First while there seems to be some areas such as native language, home visita- inference that swept First Things First funds tion, teen parenting and professional growth Gila River Health Care Corporation – – $14,000 would go towards state-operated social serv- and development,” says Priscilla Foote, $328,016 awarded for the Home Visitation “A key component of the funding is the ice type programs, which might not be the Chair of the Gila River Indian Community program monitoring and reporting mechanisms in case” Foote says. “If the funds were lost, Regional Partnership Program. “The pro- Gila River Health Care Corporation – place, with overall evaluation of program ef- there would be minimal time for grantee grams and services that are funded through $100,650 awarded for the Parent Education fectiveness towards reaching outcomes,” agencies to make adjustments to assume First Things First and specifically the Gila Community Based Training says Foote. “It is also important to note that full financial responsibility for the services River Regional Partnership Council address the grant process provides opportunities for being funded through First Things First.” issues that were identified by the community Gila River Indian Community Head Start – $62,539 awarded for the Native Language tribal programs to collaborate and coordinate leadership, service providers, and commu- First Things First (FTF), approved by Ari- Enrichment Program services for our members.” nity members as being key issues effecting Mr. Foote also noted the support of zona voters, works to ensure that our youth and families in Gila River.” Blackwater Community School – $24,571 tribal government officials for First Things youngest children have access to quality First Things First was created in 2006, awarded for Summer Transition to Kinder- First’s programs and the Gila River Indian early childhood experiences so they will garten program when Arizona voters – through the Proposi- Community Regional Partnership Council. start school healthy and ready to succeed. tion 203 ballot initiative – decided to set Casa Blanca Community School – $25,640 “We are very pleased to have the support and Across the state, FTF regional partnership aside 80 cents from each pack of cigarettes awarded for Summer Transition to Kinder- active commitment of our Gila River Indian councils – in collaboration with local lead- sold in order to fund the expansion of edu- garten program Community Council, especially Governor ers – identify the educational and health cation and health programs for children from Early Education Childcare Center – William Rhodes and Lieutenant Governor needs of children from birth through age 5 birth through age five. Under the terms of $125,931 awarded to expand high quality in- Joseph Manuel,” she says. in their communities and fund strategies to the proposition, decisions about how to best fant toddler care through scholarships for However, Foote is also concerned that address those needs. use the funds are made on a perregion working families these programs will not be able to continue. basis by 31 councils made up of local lead- Early Childhood Development Scholarships “As grantors, we are of course concerned July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 15 Health project demonstrates measurable progress in helping victims of do- mestic, sexual violence in Indian Country Replicable Program Raised Rate of Women Screened for Abuse from 4 to 48 Percent

Submitted by Luci Manning the program, annual routine assessment for intimate part- sponse to domestic violence. It was conceptualized and ner and domestic violence of Native women increased 12- managed by the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – An innovative program funded fold. That is because the program offered an effective in partnership with faculty from Sacred Circle and Mend- by two federal agencies, and implemented by some of the response to violence, identified best practices to raise ing the Sacred Hoop Technical Assistance Project. Indian nation’s leading domestic violence organizations, showed awareness, improved clinical responses, and strengthened health centers in 18 of the 35 states with federally recog- dramatic success at improving the health system’s re- community partnerships to help victims of domestic and nized tribes participated; the project included work with sponse to domestic violence at Indian, Tribal and Urban sexual violence. Numerous studies have found that rates the Cherokee, Choctaw and Navajo tribes, among others. health care facilities across the United States. When the of domestic violence are appreciably higher for Native “The Indian Health Service is proud to have been a program began in 2002, just four percent of women at In- women than for women of any other race or ethnicity. A part of this groundbreaking project,” said Dr. Yvette dian Health Service facilities were screened by doctors and 2008 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report Roubideaux, the Director of the Indian Health Service. nurses for domestic violence. By 2009, when the program found that 39 percent of Native women reported being vic- “As a practicing physician in Arizona, I saw first-hand the ended, 48 percent of women who sought services at these tims of partner violence some time in their lives. effects of domestic violence on my patients, their families facilities were being screened. A new report offers a series The program, which was funded by the Administra- and communities. I have real hope that more health care of recommendations to continue the progress and ensure tion for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of providers and tribal communities will learn from the prom- that many more American Indian/Alaska Native domestic Health and Human Services, and Indian Health Service ising practices identified in this report.” violence victims get the help that they need when they (IHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “The Administration for Children and Families funded seek medical care at clinics and hospitals. engaged more than 100 Indian, Tribal and Urban health this work in conjunction with IHS because it is so impor- Building Domestic Violence Health Care Responses: care facilities as well as domestic violence advocacy pro- tant that we find solutions to domestic violence in Native A Promising Practices Report finds that, over the course of grams across the country to improve the health system re- communities,” said Bryan Samuels, Commissioner, Ad- ministration for Children, Youth and Families. “This proj- ect offers real hope for Native women facing violence, that their health providers will recognize the abuse and know how to help them and their children.” “In Indian country, health care providers are often the first responders to domestic violence, and the health care setting offers a critical opportunity for early identification and primary prevention of abuse,” said Anna Marjavi, FVPF Program Manager and co-author of the Promising Practices report. “This report is designed to share all of our lessons learned from this innovative project. We call on all Indian health and community advocacy programs to use this tool to strengthen their communities’ responses to violence.” In addition to increasing rates of assessment, the IHS/ACF Domestic Violence Project: •Trained staff members from more than 100 Indian, Tribal and Urban health care facilities, and domestic violence ad- vocacy programs across the country on domestic violence health system change. •Developed community-wide domestic violence response teams that include staff from health care, judicial, law en- forcement, community programs and Tribal councils. •Developed patient education materials including two posters targeting men and boys with prevention messages specific to domestic violence. •Tailored the Electronic Health Record to integrate domes- tic violence routine assessment and implementation of screening reminders. •Raised public awareness and promoted social norm change through community walks, billboard campaigns, candlelight vigils, radio/TV shows, Public Service An- nouncements, and staff participation in health fairs, rodeos and pow wows. •And helped victims of domestic violence and sexual as- sault get the help they need to support their healing from the abuse and promote their health and wellness. “We need to build on the successes of the IHS/ACF Domestic Violence Project and fund more programs to continue this remarkable progress,” said FVPF President Esta Soler. “Tribal communities will benefit if we repli- cate the promising practices and materials we’ve devel- oped, continue to integrate domestic violence and sexual assault into trainings that improve the health care re- sponses to violence, and strengthen the tribal response to sexual assault. We also must expand our work to engage men as role models, address the impact of violence on children, and do more to teach the next generation that vi- olence is never the answer.” Since 2002, the FVPF and its partners have been working to improve the response to victims of domestic violence in Indian health facilities and tribal communities across the United States. This project included work in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washing- ton State, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Building Domestic Violence Health Care Responses in Indian Country: A Promising Practices Report was produced by the FVPF in collaboration with Mending the Sacred Hoop Technical Assistance Project and Sacred Circle. It is available online at www.endabuse.org/health.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to end vio- lence against women and children around the world, be- cause every person has the right to live free of violence. More information is available at www.endabuse.org. Page 16 Gila River Indian News July 2010 July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 17 Page 18 Gila River Indian News July 2010

Community Council action sheets for GRIC council A Plea for Unity – Part III

meetings held on Wed, June 2 & Wed, June 16, 2010. Let’s now turn out attention to lessons for this article – let’s name a few. what our Creator teaches us through nature. ACTION SHEET Job 12:7-10 says: “But ask the animals, and We, like geese, were Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton AZ 85147; Phone #: (520) 562-9720; Fax #: (520) 562-9729 they will teach you, or the birds of the air, created to work together and CALL TO ORDER: and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, to support one another. The First Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Council held Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 9am, Community Council and it will teach you, or let the fish of the When we encourage Chambers, Governance Center, Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chair Governor William R. Rhodes at 9 a.m. sea inform you. (NIV) each other and support our INVOCATION: Let’s learn from the flight of the leaders when they are trying Community Member Leatrice Celaya birds of the air. No doubt, we’ve all seen to do the right thing, we can ROLL CALL geese, ducks or birds migrating south for the accomplish amazing things — Sign-in sheet circulated winter. When Canadian geese fly either to much more than trying to Executive Officers Present: Governor William R. Rhodes parts of the U.S. or Mexico, as they take work alone. Executive Officers Absent: flight from the Canadian shoreline, they lift As geese honk from Lt. Governor Joseph Manuel (Travel Status) off from the water in squawking discourse. behind to encourage those up Council Members Present: Yet, in a matter of seconds, a line begins to front to keep up their speed, D1: Augustine Enas; D2: Jewel Whitman; D3: Myron G. Schurz; D4: Barney Enos, Jr., Rebecca Rowe; D5: Delane Enos, Brenda Robertson, Brian Davis, Sr.; D6: Anthony Villareal, Sr., Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans emerge from the mass of brown feathers. we should be encouraging to Council Member Absent: This line straightens, arches slightly, and leadership and not negatively D1: Arzie Hogg (Travel Status); D3: Rodney Jackson; D4: Darrel Gerlaugh; D5: Franklin Pablo, Sr.; D7: Vacant then, as on cue, bends sharply to form a per- honk from behind. APPROVAL OF AGENDA fect V shape. The sky will be filled with When we share a APPROVED AS AMENDED various sizes of V-shaped honking geese as common purpose and sense of SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEW AND RE-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Jewel Whitman, District 2 sworn in by Judge Jay Pedro they head towards a warmer climate. community, we can get where 2. Myron G. Schurz, District 3 sworn in by Judge Jay Pedro This V-formation reduces the drag we are going quicker and eas- 3. Christopher Mendoza, District 4 sworn in by Chief Judge Annette Stewart force and produces an upwash beneficial to ier because we are traveling 4. Brenda Robertson, District 5 sworn in by Chief Judge Annette Stewart the next goose flying behind and slightly on the strength of one another. 5. Albert Pablo, District 6 sworn in by Judge Anthony Hill (15-Minute reception followed in Council Chambers lobby) above the first. This goose gains free lift so We must take turns Christopher Mendoza assumed Darrel Gerlaugh’s vacant seat upon reconvening that it doesn’t need to flap its wings as hard doing the hardest jobs, other- INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION or as often to stay in formation. Flapping wise leaders will burnout and 1. Student Services Department – New Employees the wings less means that the goose’s mus- then everyone will be in dis- Presenter: Nadine Williams cles don’t work as hard and its heart rate array. Sandra Benitez, Secretary II; Eliot Howard, Student Advisor; Esther Molina, Student Advisor; Candelarian Preston, Stu- dent Advisor drops. As a result, the goose does not tire as 2. Sam Wercinski, Candidate for AZ Sec of State quickly and is able to fly farther. Finally, this unity in flight allows Democratic candidate introduced himself and gave a brief summary of his platform. However, the goose in the lead po- the geese to communicate more easily. The 3. Roger Valdez, Candidate for Justice of the Peace; Pinal County sition has to work the hardest. When this V-formation provides them with good vi- Candidate introduced himself and gave brief summary of his platform. 4. GRTI Check Presentation goose tires, it will drop out of the lead posi- sual contact of each other. This minimizes Presenter: GRTI Board of Directors tion and fall further back into one of the the possibility of losing geese along the way GRTI Board of Directors presented dividend check to the Community lines of the V. Another goose from further as the formation crosses vast distances dur- REPORTS back will rapidly move forward to take the ing migration. When a goose gets sick, or is 1. Mesa Community College Hoop of Learning Program Presenter: Charles Bo Colbert & Jackson Harris leading position and maintain the forma- wounded by gunshot, and falls out, two REPORT HEARD tion. The two geese in the furthest trailing geese fall out of formation and follow him 2. Infinite Campus Server positions also tire more rapidly than those down to help and protect him. They stay Presenter: Vincent Barnargas in the middle, so these positions are also ro- with him until he is either able to fly or until REPORT HEARD 3. Proposed Trust Guidelines for Minors’ and Legal Incompetents’ Gaming Revenue Per Capita Trust tated frequently to spread the most fatigu- he is dead, and then they launch out on their Presenter: Arthur Felder ing locations throughout the flock. This own or with another formation until they REPORT HEARD cyclical rearrangement gives all geese the catch up with their group. 4. GRTI Independent Auditor’s Report & Financial Statements with Supplemental Information for the Period of Decem- responsibility of being the leader as well as My brothers and sisters, we should ber 31, 2009 and 2008 Presenter: Malcom Es chief, Bruce Holdridge, Moss Adams Rep a chance to enjoy the maximum benefits of check on each other, stand by, encourage REPORT HEARD being in the middle of the formation. This and protect one another and sometimes 5. Gila River Water Storage, LLC Status Report (Executive Session) sense of teamwork comes naturally since make new friends who seem to be going in Presenter: Michelle Bowman even the youngest members of the flock our direction. We all need each other’s en- Motion Was Made and Second to Enter Executive Session REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION rapidly realize that it takes less work to fly couraging word. Prayerfully review the Lunch break until 1:30p in a V-formation than it does to fly alone. “Parable of the Good Samaritan” Luke 6. Gila River Gaming Enterprise Monthly Reports (Executive Session) Geese exemplify a word called “synergy”. 10:25-37. We are one! Presenter: Harold Baugus & Board of Directors The simple definition is “1 + 1 equals more REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 7. Gila River Gaming Commission General Report – April 2010 (Executive Session) than two”. Pastor Brenner Presenter: Scott Sanderson & Courtney Moyah Studies have estimated that a flock Gila River Family of Churches REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION of 25 geese in formation can fly as much as P.O. Box 2087 8. FY 2010 April 30, 2010 Month End Financial Reports (Executive Session) 70% farther than one goose using the same Sacaton, AZ 85147 Presenter: Arthur Felder, Lupita Martinez, & James Jenkins REPORT HEARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION amount of energy. We easily see too many Direct Contact: 602-292-0469 Motion Was Made and Second to Exit Executive Session RESOLUTIONS 1. A Resolution Providing Consent to a Grant of Right-of-Way Easement for a Portion of Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 185 (Tamarack Road) within Parcels of Community and Allotted Land Partially Owned by the Gila River Indian Commu- nity in District One for the Purpose of a Roadway and Utilities Corridor and Granting a Right-of-Way Easement to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Regional Office, Phoenix, Arizona for the Purpose of Con- structing, Operating, Managing, and Maintaining a Roadway and Utilities Corridor (NRSC forwards to Council with rec- ommendation for approval) Presenter: Kimberly Antone APPROVED 2. A Resolution Providing Consent to a Grant of Right-of-Way Easement for Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 169 (Wind- mill Road) within Parcels of Community and Allotted Land Partially Owned by the Gila River Indian Community in Dis- trict One for the Purpose of a Roadway and Utilities Corridor and Granting a Right-of-Way Easement to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Regional Office, Phoenix, Arizona for the Purpose of Constructing, Operat- ing, Managing and Maintaining a Roadway and Utilities Corridor (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Kimberly Antone APPROVED PER MOTION AT RESOLUTION #1 3. A Resolution Providing Consent to a Grant of Right-of-Way Easement for a Portion of Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 98 (Arrow Weed Road) within a Parcel of Gila River Indian Community Land in District One for the Purpose of a Road- way and Utilities Corridor and Granting a Right-of-Way Easement to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Regional Office, Phoenix, Arizona for the Purpose of Constructing, Operating, Managing and Maintaining a Roadway and Utilities Corridor (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Kimberly Antone APPROVED PER MOTION AT RESOLUTION #1 4. A Resolution Providing Consent to a Grant of Right-of-Way Easement for a Portion of Bureau of Indian Affairs Route 98 (Arrow Weed Road) within Parcels of Allotted Land Partially Owned by the Gila River Indian Community in District One for the Purpose of a Roadway and Utilities Corridor and Granting a Right-of-Way Easement to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Regional Office, Phoenix, Arizona for the Purpose of Constructing, Operating, Managing and Maintaining a Roadway and Utilities Corridor (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for ap- proval) Presenter: Kimberly Antone APPROVED PER MOTION AT RESOLUTION #1 5. A Resolution Granting a Utility Right of way Easement to the Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority, Arizona Public Service, Gila River Indian Community Department of Public Works and Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. for the Purpose(s) of Electric and Other Utility Service, Located on Community Trust Land in District Six of the Gila River Indian Reservation and Designated as Drawing No. 20606-0488 (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for CCSO Action Sheets continued on page 20 July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 19

CCSO Action Sheets continued from page 19

approval with changes) Presenter: Pamela Pasqual APPROVED 6. A Resolution Granting and Ingress/Egress and a Utility Corridor Right-of-Way to the Gila River Indian Community Department of Transportation and Utility Authority, Arizona Public Service, Gila River Indian Community Department of Public Works and Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. for the Purpose(s) of a Roadway and other Utility Services, Lo- cated on Community Trust Land in District Six of the Gila River Indian Reservation and Designated as Drawing No.30609-0224A-EA (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval with changes) Presenter: Pamela Pasqual APPROVED PER MOTION AT RESOLUTION #5 7. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Indian Community to Submit a Grant Application on Behalf of the “Caring House” to Indian Health Service for the Elder Care Initiative Long-Term Care Grant Program (H&SSC forwards to Coun- cil for recommendation for approval with corrections; GMSC concurs) Presenter: Elizabeth Antone APPROVED 8. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Health Resource Department to Apply for Injury Prevention Grant from the Center for Disease Control (H&SSC forwards to Council for recommendation for approval with corrections; GMSC con- curs) Presenter: Laverne Dallas APPROVED 9. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Health Resource Department to Apply for Injury Prevention Grant from the In- dian Health Service under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H&SSC forwards to Council for recom- mendation for approval with corrections; GMSC concurs) Presenter: Laverne Dallas APPROVED 10. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Yvonne Katrina Valisto into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC For- wards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Francisco Osife & Jane Johnson-Woody APPROVED 11. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Christopher Bernard Darrell into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC Forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Francisco Osife & Jane Johnson-Woody APPROVED 12. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Larissa McKindy into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC Forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Francisco Osife & Jane Johnson-Woody APPROVED 13. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Sharlene Rose Lewis into the Gila River Indian Community LSC For- wards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Francisco Osife & Jane Johnson-Woody APPROVED 14. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of LaRosa Faye Meacham into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC For- wards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Francisco Osife & Jane Johnson-Woody TABLED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 15. A Resolution Approving the Eleventh Amendment to the Retirement Plan for the Employees of the Gila River Indian Community (GMSC forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Lisa Guzman APPROVED [Addendum to Agenda] 17. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 1 to the Gila River Indian Community Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 (GMSC Forwards to Regular Council meeting of 06-01-10 with recommendation for approval) Presenters: Arthur Felder, Lupita Martinez & James Jenkins APPROVED 18. A Resolution Modifying the Use and Distribution of Monies from the Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District and for the Purchase of CAP Water in FY 2010 (GMSC Forwards to Regular Council meeting of 06-01-10 with recom- mendation for approval) Presenters: Arthur Felder, Lupita Martinez & James Jenkins APPROVED 19. A Resolution Approving Modification No. 26 to the Gila River Indian Community Capital Projects Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 through 2014 (GMSC Forwards to Regular Council meeting of 06-01-10 with recommendation for ap- proval) Presenters: Arthur Felder, Lupita Martinez & James Jenkins APPROVED ORDINANCES 1. Proposed Amendment to Title 16, Chapter 7, Domestic Animal Ordinance of the Gila River Law and Order Code (LSC Forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) *additional verbiage will be added, as stated in Ordinance GR-09-09 Presenter: Rebecca Hall & Adolph Robles APPROVED 2. The Gila River Indian Community Council Hereby Enacts the 2010 Code of Conduct which Amends the 2009 Gila River Indian Community Code (LSC Forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Jason Hauter DISPENSED UNFINISHED BUSINESS *1. Appointment (5) Vacancies—Gila River Farm Board of Directors Presenter: Community Council DISPENSED AT APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. Appointment—Community Council Standing Committee Vacancies Presenter: Community Council a. ESC—1 Christopher Mendoza Certified b. EDSC—1 Christopher Mendoza Certified c. NRSC—1 Albert Pablo Certified d. H&SSC—3 Barney Enos, Jr, Christopher Mendoza, Myron G. Schurz Certified e. CRSC—2 Brenda L. Robertson and Jewel Whitman Certified f. GMSC—2 Christopher Mendoza and Barney B. Enos, Jr Certified g. LSC—3 John Antone, Jewel Whitman, and Myron G. Schurz Certified 3. Appointment (7) Vacancies—Community Council Standing Committee Community-at-Large Positions Presenter: Community Council a. ESC Phyllis Antone Certified b. EDSC Jonathan Thomas Certified c. NRSC Jonathan Thomas Certified d. H&SSC Priscilla Antone Certified e. CRSC Gwendolyn L. Thomas Certified f. GMSC Pamela J. Morago-Pratt Certified g. LSC Janice F. Stewart Certified 4. Appointment—Community Council Secretary Presenter: Community Council Linda A. Andrews Certified Page 20 Gila River Indian News July 2010

CCSO Action Sheets continued from page 20 Public Notice 5. Appointment (1) Vacancy—Gila River Telecommunications Board of Directors Presenter: Community Council Darrel Gerlaugh Certified 6. Appointment (1) Vacancy—Caring House Board of Directors Presenter: Community Council Trisha Juan Certified 7. D1 Appointment to P&Z Commission (GMSC forwards to Council w/recommendation for approval) Presenter: Wilbert Jackson Paulette J. Gomez-Glass Certified NEW BUSINESS 1. Vacancy for D7 Council (LSC forwards to Council w/recommendation to Declare a Vacancy for D7 Council seat) Presenter: Legislative Standing Committee VACANCY DECLARED MINUTES *1. April 7, 2010 (Regular) TABLED *2. April 16, 2010 (Special) APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS 3. May 24, 2010 (Special) APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 4:58 pm * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s)

ACTION SHEET Community Council; PO Box 2138; Sacaton AZ 85147; Phone #: (520) 562-9720; Fax #: (520) 562-9729 CALL TO ORDER The Second Regular Monthly Meeting of the Community Council was held Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Community Council Chambers in the Governance Center at Sacaton, Arizona was called to order by presiding Chair Governor William R. Rhodes at 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Council Member Brenda Robertson ROLL CALL Sign-In Sheet circulated Council Members Present: D1-Augustine Enas, Arzie Hogg; D2-JW; D3-Myron G. Schurz, Rodney Jackson (10:46); D4-Christopher Mendoza, John Antone, D5-Delane Enos, Brenda Robertson, Brian Davis, Sr.; D6-Albert Pablo, Terrance B. Evans (9:17) Council Members Absent: Barney Enos, Jr. (Travel Status), Rebecca Rowe (Absence Memo on File); D5: Franklin Pablo, Sr. (Absent); Anthony Vil- lareal, Sr. (Absence Memo on File); D7-Vacant APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED INTRODUCTIONS 1. Tribal Education Department Introduction of Staff Presenter: Myrtle R. Charles Shannon White, Administrative Assistant (not in attendance) and Linda Shields, Special Services Manager 2. Introduction of OP&E Director Presenter: Tina Notah-Enas Ms. Adeline Tsosie 3. Introduction of Native American Youth Governance Camp Presenter: Joan Timeche Ms. Joan Timeche gave a brief summary of the UofA Native American Youth Governance Camp Institute’s program; each student introduced themselves, name and tribe of origin. REPORTS United States Department of the Interior 1. Vechij Himdag Alternative Inc. 2nd Quarter Allocation Report BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Presenter: Lillian Franklin PIMA AGENCY Report Heard P.O. BOX 8 2.Vechij Himdag Alternative Inc. 3rd Quarter Allocation Report SACATON, ARIZONA 85147 a. A Comprehensive Vision Presenter: Lillian Franklin Report Heard In Reply Refer To: 3. 2010-2011 Early Head Start Refunding Application Superintendent Presenter: Pat Foster Report Heard PUBLIC NOTICE 4. Community Land Acquisition Report Presenter: Kimberly Dutcher Report Heard Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency 5. Roadways Healthcare Careers Program Gila River Indian Community Presenter: Gina Thomas-Enos / Aphreikah Duhaney Report Heard Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Agricultural Leases 10-minute break 6. Coordinated School Health- Strategies Targeting Obesity Teen Pregnancy, Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, Crime Academic The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Pima Agency, has prepared a Draft Programmatic En- Performance and More vironmental Assessment (PEA) to address future agricultural leasing on the Gila River In- Presenter: Gina Thomas-Enos / Aphreikah Duhaney Report Heard dian Community (GRIC). Through this project, BIA Pima Agency, intends to improve the 7. May Trip to Washington, DC Re: Southwest Ambulatory Care Center environmental review process for the entire agricultural leasing program on GRIC. Below Presenter: Linus Everling is information concerning the project, including information about submitting comments. Report Heard Reconvened @ 1:32 8. FY2010 Semi-Annual Report for Community Funded Programs Project Summary: Presenter: Gina Thomas-Enos / Aphreikah Duhaney Report Heard Agricultural activity is an important component of economic development on GRIC 9. Update on Adam Walsh Act Compliance lands. Currently, approximately 34,000 acres of GRIC land are under agricultural lease, Presenter: Kiyoko Patterson / Gila River Police Department Report Heard with another 50,000 acres that are projected to be evaluated for leasing over the next 20 10. GRTI’s 2009 Annual Report years. Agricultural leases may be used for the production of crops, livestock or other Presenter: Malcom Eschief / Bruce Holdridge agricultural products, or a business that supports the surrounding agricultural community Report Heard (25 Code of Federal Regulations § 162.101). Agricultural lease parcels are located com- 11. Draft Copy of Articles of Organization of the Law Enforcement Citizen Commission Presenter: Tom Murphy & Rebecca Hall munity-wide on GRIC lands and the average parcel sizes range between 10 and 40 acres. Report Heard Lease holders are able to put the land into agricultural use with water available to the RESOLUTIONS parcels through existing water rights agreements and existing or planned delivery canals. *1. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of LaRosa Faye Meacham into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC for- Access to lease sites is typically available via the existing community transportation net- wards to Council w/recommendation for approval) work; however, access road construction or other right-of-way may be proposed, if nec- Presenter: Francisco Osife / Jane Johnson-Woody essary, with prior approvals from BIA and GRIC. APPROVED 2. A Resolution Requesting the Gila River Indian Community’s Allocation of the Arizona Inter Tribal Trust Fund Authorized under Public Law 100-696 (ESC forwards to Council with concurrence from G&MSC with recommendation for Ap- Purpose and Need: proval/G&MSC concurs) Presenter: Myrtle R. Charles / Gina Webb The purpose of this PEA is to implement a programmatic framework to address issues re- APPROVED 3. A Resolution Granting Parcels of Reservation Land in District One to the Gila River Indian Community Department of lating to agriculture leasing on GRIC. This framework would (1) continue support of agri- Transportation for the Purpose of Constructing, Operating, Managing and Maintaining the Developed Utility Corridor, Right- culture leasing on GRIC lands, (2) establish resource protection measures that support of-Way Easements and “”Bluewater Well Road” Identified in Parcels #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 as Shown in Drawing No. agricultural leasing on GRIC lands and also to minimize or reduce potential resource im- 40108-0284E-EA-01 (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) pacts, and (3) establish a more effective environmental review process by allowing future, Presenter: Dante Nash APPROVED project-specific environmental analyses for agriculture leasing to tier off of the analyses conducted in this PEA. CCSO Action Sheets continued on page 21 Currently, in order for agricultural lease approval through the BIA, each request must go July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 21

4. A Resolution Approving and Designating Five Acres, More or Less, of Community Trust Land in District Seven through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process on a case by case basis. of the Gila River Indian Reservation from Open Space to Public Use for the Development and Construction of a Fire Sta- The BIA is preparing this PEA to make the process of granting agricultural leases more ef- tion as Shown in Drawing No. 400710-0029-EA (NRSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval) ficient, thereby simplifying the environmental review process for each individual lease. Presenter: Dante Nash APPROVED AS AMENDED 5. A Resolution Approving an Agreement under 25 United States Code Section 81 between the Gila River Indian Commu- Each agricultural lease application would continue to be reviewed in accordance with nity and Granite Construction, Inc. of Tucson, Arizona for Temporary Construction Offices, Material Storage and Staging of NEPA requirements and in accordance with the current NEPA compliance policies devel- Certain Equipment and Material on the Gila River Indian Reservation as Shown in Drawing No. 30410-0118 (NRSC for- oped for agricultural leasing that are currently utilized by the BIA Pima Agency. Site spe- wards to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Joshua Mike cific environmental review will occur prior to a lease action’s approval. APPROVED 6. A Resolution Approving the Enrollment of Benny Isaac Thomas III into the Gila River Indian Community (LSC forwards Comments: to Council with recommendation for approval) We welcome any comments or concerns that you have regarding this project. Please sub- Presenter: Francisco Osife / Jane Johnson-Woody mit any written comments you may have within 30 days, or by August 11, 2010, to: APPROVED 7. A Resolution Rescinding Resolution GR-139-09 and Approving the Amended Urban Rental Assistance Program Policy for the Gila River Indian Community Department of Community Housing (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommenda- Ms. Cecilia Martinez, Superintendent tion for approval with correction) Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency Presenter: Nellie Gilmore P.O. Box 8 APPROVED 8. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Renewable Energy Team to Submit a Proposal for the Ira H. Hayes Park Ex- Sacaton, Arizona 85147 tension to the Grand Canyon Trust Renewable Energy Investment Fund Committee (G&MSC forwards to Council with rec- Telephone Number: (520) 562-3326 ommendation for approval) Fax: (520) 562-3543 Presenter: Ann Marie Chischilly APPROVED 9. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Renewable Energy Team to Submit a Proposal for the District Three (3) Sub- A determination on the issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be division Solar Street Lights to the Grand Canyon Trust Renewable Energy Investment Fund Committee (G&MSC forwards made following the comment period and analysis of comments submitted. to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Ann Marie Chischilly If you have any questions concerning the project, or would like to request a copy of the APPROVED 10. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Renewable Energy Team to Submit a Proposal for the District Five (5) Pub- Draft EA, please feel free to contact the Pima Agency Superintendent through the contact lic Safety Building Station #425 to the Grand Canyon Trust Renewable Energy Investment Fund Committee (G&MSC for- information provided above. wards to Council with recommendation for approval) Presenter: Ann Marie Chischilly APPROVED 11. A Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2010 Gila River Indian Community Indian Housing Plan for Implementation and Submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (G&MSC forwards to Council with recom- TITLE 8 mendation for approval) Presenter: Nellie Gilmore APPROVED THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL HEREBY ENACTS THE 12. A Resolution Authorizing the Gila River Indian Community Law Office to Negotiate the Purchase of Land and Improve- FOLLOWING: ments owned by Stanley E. and Stanley Allen Ellis Located in Pinal County, Arizona, and Adjacent to the Exterior Bound- aries of the Gila River Indian Reservation (G&MSC forwards to Council with recommendation for approval/NRSC concurs) Presenter: Kimberly Dutcher CHAPTER 2 CIVIL TRESPASS APPROVED ORDINANCES 8.201. Authority; Findings; Purpose. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Department of Community Housing Monthly Report – May 2010 (G&MSC forwards to Council under Unfinished Busi- A. Authority. The Gila River Indian Community Constitution and Bylaws (March 17, ness) 1960) were formed pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (25 U.S.C. § 461 et seq) and Presenter: Nellie Gilmore REPORT ACCEPTED were adopted for the common welfare of the Community and provide structure for the NEW BUSINESS Community to enact ordinances governing conduct within the exterior boundaries of the 1. Caring House Board Resignation (H&SSC forwards to Council, under New Business; declare vacancy 6/16/10 dead- Reservation (25 U.S.C. § 476). The Community enacts this ordinance under its inherent line 7/14/2010) civil, legislative, adjudicative and regulatory authority. Presenter: Fernanda Reams RESIGNATION ACCEPTED/VACANCY DECLARED 2. Declaration of (1) Vacancy—Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA) Board of Directors B. Findings. Recognizing that the well-being and general welfare of members of the Presenter: Community Council Community is a concern of the highest priority for the Community Council, the Commu- VACANCY DECLARED nity Council finds: [Addendum to Agenda] 3. Legal Opinion Re: Acting Council Secretary Appointment Presenter: Linus Everling 1. That the Community has inherent sovereignty to exercise civil author- GLORIA KYYITAN APPOINTED TEMPORARILY ity and jurisdiction over the conduct of Community members and all MINUTES other persons on all lands within the exterior boundaries of the Reser- *1. April 7, 2010 (Regular) vation to maintain the environment, natural resources, public health, APPROVED AS AMENDED ANNOUNCEMENTS safety, welfare, political integrity, and economic security of the Com- ADJOURNMENT munity. Meeting adjourned at 5:45pm * Denotes TABLED from previous meeting(s) 2. That the Community has inherent sovereignty that includes the right to occupy and exclude non-members from lands within the exterior bound- aries of the Reservation. 3. That trespasses onto Community lands in the past have caused serious damages to the Community, its members’ lands and natural resources, and caused an intrusion on the privacy of Community members and legal residents. 4. Trespassing onto Community lands continues to be a serious problem and poses an imminent threat to the health, safety and welfare of the Community, its members, lands and natural resources. 5. The intent of this Chapter is to exercise the Community’s civil jurisdic- tion to the maximum extent permitted under Montana v. United States, 450 U.S. 544 (1981) to regulate activities of Indians and non-Indians on matters which pose an imminent threat to public health, safety and wel- fare of the Community, its people, its property and its environment.

C. Purpose. This Chapter is enacted to minimize the impact of unde- sirable behaviors and conditions within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation and is intended to be rigorously enforced.

A copy of this proposed legislation is on file in its entirety and available for review at all District Service Center Coordinators’ offices and the Community Secretary’s Office.

The Legislative Standing Committee will consider this legislation during its July 28, 2010 regular meeting. Community members may comment on the proposed legis- lation at the Legislative Standing Committee meeting or by contacting their Coun- cil member(s) and/or the Chairperson of the Legislative Standing Committee.

Written comments may be sent or emailed to: c/o Rebecca Hall Law Office Post Office Box 97 Sacaton, AZ 85147 [email protected] Page 22 Gila River Indian News July 2010 July 2010 Gila River Indian News Page 23 Page 24 Gila River Indian News July 2010