VOLUME XI ISSUE 7 July 31 , 2016
Army Warrior Visits Home During Stateside Assignment
Specialist Imus gains valuable experience, broadens perspective through military
Since he was 10-years-old, home and become a tribal Kuwait is a little bigger than Derek Zackary Imus has police officer once he concludes Hawaii, very sandy and barren, wanted to be a tribal police his service to his country. and about 85 percent of Kuwaiti officer. “Thanks to the Army, I have citizens are Muslim. American “I love being around Reno gotten to see so much; a lot troops first arrived in Kuwait and I have always wanted more than most people,” Imus in 1992, after the Iraqi invasion to be a cop,” said Imus, a said, “especially since I come of 1990. member of the Reno-Sparks off the reservation.” There are eight US military Indian Colony (RSIC). After his basic training at Fort bases in Kuwait and Imus However, there is an age Sill in Oklahoma, Imus has been worked at Ahmed Al Jaber Air minimum, 21 years, to become stationed in two Middle Eastern Base and Arifjan Army Base. a police officer, and after countries, Kuwait and Bahrain. Bahrain, also an island, is graduating from Spanish Kuwait is northeast of Saudi connected to Saudi Arabia by a Springs High at 17, Imus had Arabia and south of Iraq. A low- causeway. Bahrain, 34 miles to wait before attending Peace lying desert where the tempera- long and 11 miles wide, has Officer Stands and Training tures can reach 126 F degrees, Continued on page 5 (POST). “I sort of had a gap,” Imus said. So, as his high school graduation approached, Imus sought career counsel from RSIC Tribal Police Sgt. Nida Harjo. “I’m not really a school kind of person and Sgt. Harjo suggest- ed that I explore the military,” Imus said. That advice led Imus to enlist in the United States Army in 2013. Now a Patriot Missile Operator, specialist Imus is Welcome Back — U.S. Army Specialist Derek “Zack” Imus recently visited his home in Hungry ecstatic with his decision, yet Valley. During his nine-day leave, Specialist Imus caught up with Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman he still has plans to return Arlan D. Melendez. A Patriot Missile Operator, Specialist Imus expects to be discharged in December. 2 Deadlines, Mailing List Important AUGUST dates 2 Newe (Shoshone) Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. The Camp News Profile Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. Started in the early 1980s, 3 Seniors Numa (Paiute) Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. The Camp News is the Washiw (Washoe) Language Class, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 5 p.m. monthly publication for the Law & Order Committee Meeting, Tribal Court Room, 6 p.m. 4 Kids Rope Courses, all ages, Project Discovery, Sky Tavern, 9 a.m. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Complimentary Cooking Classes, Nothing to It! Culinary Center, 6 p.m. community. The newsletter Men Only Boxing, 3NWC, 6:30 p.m. is produced monthly out 5 Kids Rope Courses, all ages, Project Discovery, Sky Tavern, 9 a.m. of the RSIC Public Women Only Kick Boxing, 3NWC, noon Relations Department and 6 Kids Rope Courses, all ages, Project Discovery, Sky Tavern, 9 a.m. duplicated and distributed Community Picnic, Anderson Park, Noon—4 p.m. by RSIC Administration 8 First Day of School, Washoe County School District Front Office. 9 FREE lunch & Community Health Presentation, RSTHC Conf. Rm, 11:30 a.m. Complimentary Cooking Classes, Nothing to It! Culinary Center, 6 p.m. SEND US YOUR NEWS Newe (Shoshone) Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. The deadline for all print Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. submissions to be consid- Constitution Revision Work Group, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 6 p.m. ered for publication in The 10 Seniors Numa (Paiute) Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. Washiw (Washoe) Language Class, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 5 p.m. Camp News is 5 p.m., the 11 Paiute (Numu) Class, 34 Reservation Conference Room, 6 p.m. second Thursday of every Men Only Boxing, 3NWC, 6:30 p.m. month. 12 Women Only Kick Boxing, 3NWC, noon CONTACT OUR STAFF 13 Hungry Valley Community Clean Up, 8 a.m. 15 First Day of Kindergarten, Washoe County School District E-mail your submissions Executive Health Board meeting, RSTHC, 5:30 p.m. to [email protected] or 16 Commodity Distribution, Senior Center drop off your photos and Newe (Shoshone) Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. suggested articles at 34 Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. Reservation Road, Reno, 17 Seniors Numa (Paiute) Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. NV 89502. Washiw (Washoe) Language Class, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 5 p.m. General Tribal Council Meeting, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 6 p.m. CIRCULATION 18 Paiute (Numu) Class, 34 Reservation Conference Room, 6 p.m. If you live outside Washoe Men Only Boxing, 3NWC, 6:30 p.m. County and would like to 19 Women Only Kick Boxing, 3NWC, noon Language & Culture Program, Nevada State Museum Basket Vault trip, 1 p.m. receive The Camp News 22 First Day of RSIC After School Tutoring via U.S. Post, please Housing Advisory Board Meeting, Hungry Valley Community Center, 6 p.m. contact us with your mailing 23 Newe (Shoshone) Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. address. Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. If you have a problem with 24 Seniors Numa (Paiute) Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. delivery, please call us at Washiw (Washoe) Language Class, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 5 p.m. 329-2936. 25 Senior Fun Day, RSIC Gym, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Talking Circle, RSTHC Behavioral Health Conference Room, 4 p.m. ELECTRONIC EDITION Paiute (Numu) Class, 34 Reservation Conference Room, 6 p.m. For those of you who Men Only Boxing, 3NWC, 6:30 p.m. would prefer to get an 26 Women Only Kick Boxing, 3NWC, noon electronic version of The 27 RSIC Community Day at the Reno Aces, game time 7 p.m. Camp News or just read it 30 Newe (Shoshone) Class, RSIC Library, 6 p.m. on-line, please see: Pow Wow Club, RSTHC, 6 p.m. 31 Seniors Numa (Paiute) Class, RSIC Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. www.rsic.org and PDFs Washiw (Washoe) Language Class, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 5 p.m. of our publication are Special Economic Development Meeting, Hungry Valley Rec Center, 6 p.m. available. *For RSTHC yoga and Zumba schedule, see page 44 or www.rsic.org
3 4 Continued from front cover According to Raytheon, a always been an important leading technology company center of trade and recently, it which specializes in military has become an international defense weapons, the Patriot financial center. However, Air and Missile Defense System conflicts between the Shiite and is the world's most advanced air Sunni Muslims are a recurring and missile defense system. problem. The US has a written With his Patriot missiles cooperative agreement with expertise, Imus said there are Bahrain which calls for the US future job opportunities for him to operate a base in Bahrain, in Germany and Great Britain. but there has been a US Naval However, with his discharge presence in the area since date just four months away, Army Strong — RSIC Tribal member Imus is focused on returning 1948. Derek Zackary Imus recently visited his Hungry There are two US military to his RSIC community and Valley home while on leave from Fort Hood. bases in Bahrain and Imus finding a job in law enforce- worked at Naval Regional ment. eastern part of the country. Contracting Center, “It was a big change when I “It’s nice because we have so Detachment Bahrain (NRCC) joined the Army, I have loved much in common,” Imus said. in Riffa. seeing the different cultures, “Going from the rez Even though he works on but I miss my family,” Imus (reservation) to the military, we weapons, Imus has never seen said. really understand the military’s combat. The son of Rita Imus, grand- cultural change, so we connect.” “I’m in the middle and every- son of Kenny and Vicki Moore, Imus said that he has built thing is happening around us,” Imus has two sisters, Shaylin another type of connection Imus said. “I did not see action, and Danae Astor, plus he is working with the same group because my job involves a very close to his aunt Veronica of men and women for the last weapon which serves as a Imus and cousin, Terrell O’Neil. three years. deterrent.” Even though a three-year “I know each of them and they Patriots are surface-to-air stint in the US Army has given know me,” Imus said. “They are missiles which can shoot down Imus the chance to travel my second family.” other missiles or even aircraft. to foreign countries and learn Of course, no group compares As a Patriot missile operator, about other cultures, he said to his own tribe. Imus focuses on maintenance now and again, he comes “There are a few things about of electrical parts. Imus said across other Native Americans. the military I don’t really care that the Patriot missile has four “Pound for pound, there are for---the food (rice and beans), major components: communi- more Natives in the military the lack of privacy (group cations, command and control, than other ethnicities,” Imus showers), and being away radar surveillance, and missile said in reference to the overall from my family is by far the guidance. The missiles have an population of American Indians worst part,” Imus said. advanced aerial interceptor and their high rate of participa- Much to his liking, on the first missile and high-performance tion in the US Armed Forces. evening of a recent 9-day visit radar systems which allow a “Plus, you know instantly if to Hungry Valley, he was Patriot missile to shoot down another soldier is Native, you welcomed back with a massive other missiles before those just can feel it.” celebration including great food- missiles have a chance to hit Imus said he has met some --tasty barbeque and 40 family their target. American Indians from the members.
5 Native Graves Threated With Possible Construction
Families with connections to Hillside Cemetery asked to contact THPO
Written by Tsanavi Spoonhunter, of other Native Americans, Public Relations Assistant veterans, and descents of the The graves of American city’s founders---will be subject “If you have Indians buried at the Hillside to removal if the construction information about the Cemetery are facing another orchestrated by John Lawton potential removal for economic is allowed. gravesites or memories development, and the Reno- Lawton, the legal property of visiting the Hillside Sparks Indian Colony may take owner, has previously tried action if its community feels to eradicate the cemetery. Cemetery, the RSIC strongly. He bought the 6-acres THPO wants to hear It is well documented that for $10,000 from the University Johnson Sides, a Paiute Indian, of Nevada in 1996 with plans from you...” is buried at Hillside, the oldest to build student housing. cemetery in Reno. He successfully managed Located at West 10th and to craft legislation that became founding of Reno, today’s Nevada streets near several law in Nevada which has ordinances pertaining to owner- University of Nevada fraternity allowed Lawton to claim ship of a cemetery and the houses, Hillside is also the final ownership of the entire mandatory regulations resting place of O.C. Wheeler, cemetery, including each for perpetual maintenance the great grandfather of RSIC individual plot. do not apply. In 2016, to build a Tribal member Victoria Kane. Because Hillside was created cemetery, one must have These graves, plus those in 1878, just nine years after the funding and a detailed plan for keeping the cemetery orderly. Furthermore, in today’s cemeteries, there are specific ordinance which clarify owner- ship of plots and ownership of common areas. Without these provisions, for over a half a century, Hillside has been vandalized, grave- stones have been stolen, and the landscape is unkempt. The grounds have become a common location for parties and the area is covered in litter including broken bottles. Though Lawton told the Reno In the Way of Progress? — Once again, plans are in motion to exhume 1,434 bodies buried at -Gazette Journal back in 2003 the Hillside Cemetery located at West 10th and Nevada streets near several University of Nevada fraternity that he planned to move for- houses. The RSIC Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Michon Eben and the Planning Department are collecting information about Native Americans who have been buried at Hillside. Please call 785–1326, Continued on page 7 ext. 5402, to share your family stories. Photo by Tsanavi Spoonhunter 6 Continued from page 6 proudly wore, often to prove his ward with his plans regardless identity. of the sacred remains, federal Raised by the Dick Sides oversite of such action has family of Washoe Valley, Sides tightened. was believed to have been a The 1990 Native American twin according to Life Stories or Graves Protection and Our Native People, published Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in 1974 by Inter-Tribal Council addresses the legal procedure of Nevada. when dealing with Native In 1903, the Reno Evening remains. Gazette reported that Sides Because private developers had died in California. and even many federal Fundraising efforts covered The Peace Maker — Johnson Sides was Paiute Indian raised by a non-Native family agencies did not consult the expense of returning him in Washoe Valley. He died in 1903 and is with Native American descend- to Reno, as well as his burial buried at Hillside Cemetery in north Reno. ants concerning the excavation costs. Photo provided by RSIC Planning of their ancestors' homes and Then Reno Mayor George F. graves, NAGPRA was Turrittin emceed the Sides’ details about Sides or you can developed. services and area judge Frank provide information about any NAGPRA rightly allows Norcross gave the eulogy. gravesites or your family visits Native American remains and The Reno Evening Gazette to Hillside, please visit the RSIC objects to be rightfully claimed article stated that over 100 THPO office or the Planning by and returned to culturally American Indians escorted Department. affiliated tribes. Sides’ casket to Hillside. Ultimately, the Colony leader- According to a 2003 feature Sides was also featured ship will decide if the tribe written by Susan Voyles in the in the New York Times in 1890. should oppose, stay neutral, Reno Gazette-Journal, Sides The New York Times article or become involved in with the was known for keeping the said that Sides “...could talk preservation of the Native peace between the United very good English {sic}, was graves and this could be largely States government and Nevada dressed like an ordinary based on the feedback the and Utah tribes, thus receiving laborer, but had the Indian way RSIC staff collects. the label “Peace Maker.” of wearing his hair…” He was For more information, please For his efforts, Sides was called good natured in the New contact Michon R. Eben at invited to Washington D.C. and York Times piece. (775) 785-1326, ext. 5402 or awarded a medal which he So, if you can add more via email at: [email protected] .
Community Effort — The Hillside Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Reno, is again threatened with relo- cation as plans to build student housing are being explored. There are at least two Native Americans buried at Hillside, Johnson Sides and O.C. Wheeler. Wheeler is a direct descent of RSIC Tribal member Victoria Kane. If you have information about any of the other 1,432 graves, please contact the Colony’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Michon Eben at 785–1326, ext. 5402 .
Photo by Tsanavi Spoonhunter 7 8 Reno Artown Event Held at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Great Basin art, culture, dance, songs showcased with prestigious area celebration
Artown incorporated Great The Great Basin Native artists, beaders, and general Basin Native American culture American Cultural Fair held at crafters. into its July calendar with an the Colony gymnasium Tammie Henry with the Great event hosted by the Reno- included live demonstrations Basin Native Basketweavers Sparks Indian Colony. and performances as well as Association, told radio station “The Reno-Sparks Indian over 20 vendors. 88.7 KUNR’s Aishwarya Krish- Colony was thrilled to share its The demonstrations included namoorthy that all Nevadans culture with the entire Artown a textile illustration and expla- love Nevada, and as the first community,” said Michon Eben, nation by RSIC community people of Nevada, it’s very the RSIC’s Tribal Historic member Jack Mallot and silver- important to continue to Preservation Officer and smith techniques presented by educate the public about the Cultural Resources Manag- Ralph Thomas, a RSIC tribal Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. er. “Since Artown’s mission is member. “We want to continue to share to strengthen Reno’s arts Plus, two renowned drum our culture, our arts, our music, industry, enhance its civic groups, the Young Chiefs from our dance, our theatre and our identity and national image, it is the Great Basin and The arts and crafts,” Henry said. certainly in keeping with the Mankillers, an all-women’s “The Paiutes, Shoshones and goal of our community group, performed as thirty-plus Washoes have so much to provide authentic Native Native American pow wow to share, so much beauty, so American art and experiences.” dancers in full regalia partici- much wisdom, it needs to be a Eben said that as indigenous pated. part, because we are a part people from the Truckee Mead- The Great Basket Weavers, of Nevada.” ows, Reno-Sparks already has which aims to revive, enhance For two decades, Artown has a rich culture within it. and promote traditional basket invited audiences to embrace “We have arts, music, weaving techniques were on multidisciplinary arts by recog- theater, and dance,” Eben said. hand, as well as many fine nizing and promoting artists who excel in their craft,” said Beth Macmillan, the executive director of Artown. “Our Board of Directors are committed to providing our community with an arts festival that is vibrant, eclectic and thought provoking,” said Jennifer Mannix, director of marketing for Artown. "We want to do more with the Reno- Sparks Indian Colony next year as the Colony's Great Basin Native American Cultural Fair has been rated as one of this year's top Artown events. "
Sold — Anita Talancon helps adjust a beaded barrette she sold to an attendee during Artown. 9 YOU ARE INVITED to a COMMUNITY HEALTH PRESENTATION
Date: Tuesday August 9
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: RSIC Tribal Health Center 1st floor conference room
FREE Meal Will Be Provided
***$15 Gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target given to all participants willing to fill out a survey***
Open to all RSIC employees and community members. Please RSVP Jason Hill by email at: [email protected] or phone 775-329-5162
10 11 Peace & Dignity Journey Through Hungry Valley
Run brings awareness, cultivates seeds of indigenous culture in North America
Written by Tsanavi Spoonhunter, their beliefs and prayers into interpreted as reuniting the Public Relations Assistant each stop. Northern (the eagle) and South- The incorporation of each ern (the condor) Indigenous Individuals from the Reno- community’s culture ensures people. Sparks Indian Colony commu- that the run is strong and Based on the Elders’ nity came together to partake sustainable by its prayer and interpretation, the Indigenous in the 2016 Prayer for Seeds— support. representatives identified a the theme of this year’s Peace need to connect the two areas. and Dignity Prayer Run— that History of the Peace & Therefore, the Peace & stretches from Alaska all the Dignity Journey Dignity Journey was formed as way to Panama. Over 200 Indigenous a spiritual prayer run which was The Peace and Dignity representatives across the first completed in 1992. Journey (PDJ), also known as western hemisphere met Since then, the event has Jornados de Paz, is an in Quito, Ecuador for the first taken place every four years. Indigenous First Nation’s time in 1990. Past runners realized that PDJ organization that encourages During this meeting, elders was a powerful means to heal, natives and non-natives alike from the North, Central and reclaim and build dignity for to participate in the preserva- South America came together their families and communities. tion of Native American culture. to interpret an ancient Mayan In the beginning, runners In order to achieve that goal, prophecy of the Eagle and the started at opposite ends of the participants run from Alaska Condor. hemisphere and ended at the to Panama with stops through- Images from this prophecy Mayan Temples in Mexico, but out indigenous communities show two birds facing each because of political restrictions along the way. One of the stops other with their necks inter- the destination of the run was the RSIC in Hungry Valley. twined. moved to Panama in 2008. PDJ invites elders and After speaking with Mayan In addition to the new destina- spiritual leaders to incorporate elders, the prophecy was tion, a new starting-point was selected in Chickaloon, Alaska. Each year, the PJD run includes a theme that is chosen by elders. Previous runs were dedicated to families, elders, children, women, sacred sites and water. During the run, participants carry staffs, flags and prayer sticks that honor the communi- ties that they touch along their journey. The staffs and prayer sticks are highly honored and sacred Prayer For Seeds — Running from Alaska to Panama, an Indigenous First Nation’s organization encourages Native and non-Natives to participate in and preserve American Indian culture. At the begin- objects which often become a ning of June, the group traveled to Hungry Valley where several RSIC community members welcomed, ran, prayed and accommodated the group. Photo provided by RSIC Language & Culture Continued on page 14 12 13 Continued from page 12 the runners arrive in Susan- conduit of prayer itself. ville, Calif., and The California and travel through 10 Nevada Route Indian communi- The participants of the Prayer ties including: Run have been traveling Hungry Valley, through the Great Basin area Pyramid Lake, since 2008. Yerington, Schurz, It was no coincidence, Hawthorne, because that year, the run was Tonopah, Beatty, dedicated to sacred sites. The Las Vegas, Moapa Great Basin Indigenous and St. George. territories are home to several The RSIC sacred sites. Experience Back in 2008 when the There were runners entered Nevada, Carla several RSIC Eben was the vice chairwoman community of the Pyramid Lake Paiute members who Tribe. participated Eben received a phone call in this year’s that explained the PDJ’s Prayer Run. mission and learned that its The Camp runners would be traveling News spoke through the area. with RSIC This marked the beginning employee, of including Nevada in the PDJ Stacey Burns, route. and tribal “I was familiar with the Mayan Just Run — The RSIC’s Hope Dressler carried the head staff during member Hope the Peace and Dignity Journey which went through Hungry Valley. Prophecy and the Peace & Dressler. Photo provided by the RSIC Culture & Language Dignity Journey,” Eben shared “We didn’t know how big it with the RSIC Tribal Council actually was,” Burns said. “We (planting cultural seeds in a letter. “For years, I had the didn’t know how powerful it amongst the people).” pleasure of dancing with one was.” Each time PDJ members of the runners at the McDermott Burns and Dressler were two meet new runners they stop Sundance. Her name was Vicki of the local runners from who and go over protocol. Valdez.” ran along with the PDJ runners An example of the protocols Today, Eben serves as the when they came through the that runners had to follow was Peace & Dignity Nevada area. caring a staff during the run. Section Coordinator. “It’s a beautiful thing. It is Many times staffs would The PDJ asks communities called seeds (this year’s run), represent different communi- to assist the group with accom- and the way one of their elders ties’ issues or personal issues, modations, food, and that ran with them would explain and the power and means volunteers to welcome the it, they are planting cultural to heal those issues. PDJ runners into the area. seeds along the way,” Burns Dressler carried the most Within the Great Basin, also said. “So it could be meaning significant staff, the head staff. known as the California and seeds or it could be figuratively “At first the staff was really Nevada Route, Continued on page 17 14 15 16 Continued from page 14 of the runners gave her advice to the RSIC community and rest heavy, but when I was running to help strengthen her relation- in order to continue the journey it got lighter,” Dressler said. ships. to Panama. “And I had to hold it up the However, there was some- The RSIC presented a whole time, straight up and thing more important that she ceremonial staff made by Toby down.” learned. Stump, which is currently Added Burns, “The main staff “What I learned was that making its way along the must go from Mother Earth to every step you take is a journey to Panama. Father Sky, so it had to stay prayer,” Dressler said. “When The RSIC leadership would straight up.” you run, just pray—pray like to thank all community There were other staffs for strength for people, for members who gave their time traveling the route for specific yourself or if you have loved and donations to the PDJ individuals. ones that are hurt—just pray including: Michon R. Eben (for One particular staff that was for Native people in general,” providing the meat), the Hungry sent represented the Seattle Dressler said. Valley Volunteer Fire Depart- Seahawks. The RSIC Role ment (Chief Daniel Thayer and “It was significant because Once they finished running staff for transportation), the the family which sent it, asked to the designated area, the PDJ RSIC PR Department (for the runners for prayers runners were greeted by RSIC providing paper goods), Laurie because a young man had elder, Margaret Jackson. Mauwee (for preparing the leukemia,” Burns said. Jackson escorted members roast), Margaret Jackson Other protocols included of the PDJ to Hungry Valley (for escorting and dinner praying in all four directions and where they were housed preparations), Lois Kane a call to prayer by blowing a overnight at the Transitional (for preparing dinner), Anthony conch, and smudging. Living Center (TLC). Hernandez (for preparing Both Burns and Dressler had Several community members dinner), Tribal Council a wonderful experience with the donated food and volunteered members Verna Nuno and Peace & Dignity Journey. to cook and provided drivers-- Doug Gardipe (for opening the Dressler explained that one which ensured the PDJ TLC), and volunteer organizers members were able to come Toby Stump and Stacey Burns.
OPERATION VACINATION
ATTENTION RSIC Community Members... get your flu shot & help the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center staff with a practice drill.
On Wednesday, October 12 the RSTHC will run a Point of Dispensing (POD) Exercise.
For more information, contact Danny Thayer, the RSTHC Emergency Response Coordinator at (775) 329-5162.
17 18 Long Distance Running Benefits Surprise RSIC Athletes
All My Relaytions Native relay team represent Indian Country at Odyssey
Written by Tsanavi Spoonhunter, become regular participants in All My Relaytions crossed the Public Relations Assistant the Reno Tahoe Odyssey RTO finish line at Reno’s For Toby Stump and Travis (RTO). Idlewild Park with a time of Numan, two life-long athletes, The RTO is a relay run exactly 27 hours. Concluding taking up a different sport, has in which participants run the course about noon, the broadened their fitness and different legs of a very scenic team turned in an impressive mental horizons. course. With teams of 12, each average of just over 9 minutes “I have hated running most group has a participant start per mile. of my life,” said Numan. “It is in downtown Reno, and they Besides their noteworthy something I never thought I relay to Virginia City, loop time, All My Relaytions looked would do.” around Lake Tahoe and return just as striking. With matching Stump, concurs. to Reno. Legs are varying warm ups and fashionable “I couldn’t bounce back from distances and there are 36 jerseys compliments of the getting hurt playing basketball,” options. Each leg has a varied Reno-Sparks Tribal Health he said. “I needed a different difficulty and length depending Center’s Diabetes Program, sport to help me stay active, so on the terrain. and two spacious vans donated I started running.” by the RSIC Education Depart- Initially for Numan and ment, All My Relaytions Stump, the idea of long distant “The positive energy competed in style. running wasn’t very appealing. of the event is hard “We want to help people get Numan, a physical education and stay active,” said Stacy teacher at United Auburn Indian to describe, and doubly Briscoe, the Diabetes Program Community Tribal School, hard to find out in the Manager. “Our program preferred playing baseball. focuses on diabetes prevention Despite some early real world...” and management through resistance, for Stump, taking —Travis Numan education, nutrition and up long distance running was a physical activity. So we certain- logical choice. It meant that the With Numan and Stump ly want to support these RSIC Housing maintenance at the helm, All My Relaytions, athletes who commit them- professional, could stay an all-Native team, turned in a selves to fitness.” in shape while he replaced his personal best time during the Briscoe said she and her staff love of basketball. However, recent 12th Annual Reno Tahoe enjoy sponsoring members this need for a new way to stay Odyssey (RTO). of the community who serve as in shape has grown into some- Held in June, All My Relay- role models for others who are thing more than exercise. tions began their adventure trying to begin or continue Stump discovered running com- at Reno’s Wingfield Park staying physically fit. petitively. at about 9 a.m. With six men Moreover, aside from the “I have a lot of energy,” and six women, the All My health and psychological Stump said. “Initially running Relaytions team members took benefits of running, Numan, was a new outlet towards stay- turns running along the Truckee Stump and the other 10 Native ing healthy, but now it’s more.” River, through the Sierra runners discovered another Exactly, 178-miles more. Nevada Mountains and around plus of competing in the RTO; the shores of Lake Tahoe. Stump and Numan have Continued on back cover 19 Traditional Ecological Knowledge Summit Held
Federal bills aimed to close employment gaps in Indian Country
Written by Grace Newell, adaptive management of sage- Tribal Relations Specialist Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest brush and pinyon juniper eco- systems. CARSON CITY — The Nevada The Bi-State Sage Grouse Indian Commission, in Executive Oversight Committee conjunction with the Bi-State consists of agency executives Sage Grouse Executive from the Forest Service, Oversight Committee, hosted Bureau of Land Management, a three-day (June 28 - 30) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Traditional Ecological Natural Resources Conserva- Knowledge (TEK) Summit for tion Service, U.S. Geological tribal leaders, tribal members, Survey, Nevada Department Happy to Learn — One of the many and agency resource managers of Wildlife, and California highlights of the TEK Summit was the youth in the Bi-State sage grouse Department of Fish and panel discussion that showcased the undeniable area to discuss management Wildlife, who are working interest of Native youth in natural resource preservation through traditional means. practices for sagebrush and together to restore and pinyon-juniper ecosystems. conserve a distinct segment Participants met at the of the Greater Sage Grouse Highlights included a Native Stewart Indian School, an that inhabits the eastern Sierra youth panel discussion that historic Indian school in Carson Nevada region, straddling revealed an intellectually City, Nevada. northern Nevada and eastern vibrant, up and coming tribal The focus of the summit was California. generation dedicated to keep- to discuss and identify how Agenda topics were derived ing cultural traditions flourishing best to incorporate TEK into the from the concerns federal and protecting indigenous agencies heard while conduct- plants and wildlife. ing a series of listening A field trip on the Bridgeport sessions in tribal communities Ranger District of the Humboldt who call “the Bi-State sage -Toiyabe National Forest on the grouse habitat area” home. last day of the summit gave This area includes the participants an opportunity geographic regions of the to view past and upcoming Eastern Sierra north of Bishop, treatment projects and to look California, up to Carson City, over a newly designated 1700- Nevada, and as far east as the acre “Pine Nut Conservation Mount Grant and Pine Nut Area”. Ranges in western Nevada. Welcoming remarks to the Approximately two hundred three-day summit were people attended the summit. provided by Washoe Tribal Tribal members, tribal leaders, Chairman Neil Mortimer, and land management profes- Director of the Nevada Indian sionals and managers traveled Commission Sherry Rupert, Range of Bi-State Sage Grouse from throughout Nevada and and Forest Supervisor of the eastern California. Continued on page 21 20 Continued from page 20
Humboldt -Toiyabe National Forest Bill Dunkelberger. The interagency cooperation demonstrated between federal partners and the Nevada Indian Commission provided the catalyst to make the summit a success. Participants recog- nized the value of integrating TEK with the best science to achieve better outcomes for both the land and people and identified steps to improve Avid Interest — Ruby Carrillo and Meg McDonald, both members of the Washoe Tribe, were communication and ensure participants during the traditional perspective panel discussion, and they both also attended the field trip to integration. the Bridgeport Ranger District, also known as Sweetwater. During the Traditional Perspective panel discussion Knowledge was what we were field trip highlighted the Raymond Andrews doing. TEK is a new term, it is importance of meaningful (Kutzadika’a, Mono Lake and just a part of our lives. We were consultation. By incorporating Bishop Paiute), who is the just doing what we learned.” traditional ecological knowledge Tribal Historic Preservation Forest Supervisor Bill and tribal wisdom in land Officer for the Bishop Paiute Dunkelberger noted, “The TEK management we can better Tribe, shared his thoughts on Summit was a wonderful support tribal sovereignty TEK. Andrews told participants opportunity to listen and learn through shared stewardship “while growing up, we didn’t from our tribal partners. The of our natural resources.” know Traditional Ecological productive discussions and
In Person — Over 200 people attended the three-day TEK Summit and many participants took a field trip to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 21
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22 RSIC Youth, Agency Staffs, Construct Hoop House
Demonstration in Hungry Valley encourages sustainable lifestyles, creates food source
To help educate young Native Americans, a small importance of water and energy students on the importance startup organization which is conservation. of cultivating and understanding now a high-impact nonprofit RC&D CEO Andrew Gordon the process of raising their own with a clear mission, American says utilizing the hoop house food, agricultural experts along Indians experience the worst will extend the growing season, with youth summer workers health status of any ethnic and ensure that disease does built a hoop house on at the group in the United States, in- not plague various fruits and Hungry Valley Child Care cluding the highest rate of type vegetables. Center. 2 diabetes and the fastest Randa Deluna, a member “At the Reno-Sparks Indian growing rate of obesity. of the RSIC and a student Colony, we enjoying partnering Furthermore, the Center for intern at the University of Neva- with other agencies and we Disease Control and Preven- da was one of the students that have successfully done that tion reports a connection helped build the hoop house. in the past with the USDA” said between an individual’s cardio- "It was really great because San San Tin, the RSIC Educa- vascular health outcomes and you just see everybody here tion Manager. “This project their zip code. smiling, having a good time, was especially exciting because The mission of operating a laughing and with each other, it will involve our youth and a hoop house on the reservation Deluna said. “I think it was critical lifetime lesson about the is to teach youth effective really fun." importance of homegrown methods of living a sustainable In addition to fun, the project foods.” life, to learn methods which was and will continue to be With support from National improve a food supply, and the educational. Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils and the United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service of Neva- da, RSIC youth and key staff members participated in the construction of a 14’x 26’ hoop house. According to the USDA, most American Indian reservations are located in food deserts. Based on federal guidelines--- at least 20 percent of your community lives in poverty and at least one-third of residents have to travel more than one city mile or 10 rural miles Team Effort — Students from the RSIC Education Programs’ summer youth workers banked some to reach a grocery store. serious sweat equity building a hoop house in Hungry Valley near the Child Care Center. Above, the youth According to Partnership With pose with staff from the USDA and Natural Resources Conservation Service of Nevada. Photo by Heather Emmons Nevada State Public Affairs Officer 23 Thursday, August 25
24 25 Tribal Incubator Law Will Foster Entrepreneurship
Federal bills aimed to close employment gaps in Indian Country
(U.S. Senate) – Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) recently introduced legislation to help launch businesses and create more jobs in Indian Country. Their bill, the Native Ameri- can Business Incubators Program Act, will establish and fund business incubators in Indian Country to help start- up and cultivate Native Ameri- can-owned small businesses. “Starting a business is a challenge anywhere, but folks in Indian Country face even Professional Artists — Professional artists like the Great Basin Native Artists might benefit from more obstacles when they try the federal interest in creating avenues for Native American-owned small businesses. Last month, on two and get a business off of the occasions, legislation was introduced into the United States Senator to promote entrepreneurship in Indian Country. Above, Melissa Melero-Moose shows Sheryl Williams art pieces created by Great Basin Native ground,” Tester said. “This bill Artists who regularly exhibt in the area and sell their work. will provide critical tools to Native American entrepreneurs serve as a one-stop-shop for businesses thrive and so they can strengthen tribal Native American entrepreneurs strengthen the communities economies and hire folks to an get assistance developing around them. in their communities.” a business plan; navigating fed- Udall added, "Small busi- This bill will establish and eral, tribal, and state regula- nesses create jobs and fund business incubators in In- tions; and attracting outside in- opportunity and empower dian Country to help start-up vestment. A summary of the bill people to shape their own and cultivate Native American- can be accessed at: future, and that's why I'm doing owned small businesses. S. http://www.tester.senate.gov/? all I can to support… entrepre- 3261 is cosponsored by Sena- p=press_release&id=4687 and neurs, especially in Indian tors Maria Cantwell (D-WA) the full text is available here: Country." and Tom Udall (D-NM). Ac- http://www.tester.senate.gov/ He said that this bill will help cording to information from files/images/ARP16195.pdf Native American business Tester’s office the bill will cre- “Many...tribes are in isolated owners navigate obstacles, cut ate an annual $5 million com- regions and this incubator through red tape, and get petitive grant initiative within program helps them build skills access to start-up funding. the Interior Department to es- and expertise that can help “These important tools will tablish or maintain business create jobs in rural communi- help promising entrepreneurs incubators that serve Native ties,” Cantwell said. “This bill get off on the right foot so they American communities. The helps provide tools and training can launch their businesses — tribal business incubators will to help Native American-owned Continued on page 40
26 27 I am frequently, visited can be permanent. Ask Paul by people who are trying Also, meth is dangerous and to stop methampheta- people can die from using it. Hello, my name is Robert mine (meth) use. According to PubMed, HHS “Paul” Snyder. I am employed First, let’s look at what meth is; Public Access, Subst. Abuse as an addiction counselor with Methamphetamine is an 2013; Nevada has the highest the Behavioral Health Depart- extremely addictive, central death rate related to psychost- ment at the Reno-Sparks Tribal nervous system, stimulant drug imulants in the United States Health Center. that releases an abundance of the and Native Americans have the I have a Master’s Degree from natural feel-good brain chemical, highest rate of psychostimulant Hazelden School of Addiction dopamine. death rate by race/ethnicity Studies, and have experience Dopamine is internally released in ages 15 to 64 years old from treating men and women, young when a person does a pleasurable 2005 to 2009! and old, in residential, intensive activity like laughing with friends, Psychostimulants sometimes outpatient and outpatient levels playing sports or listening to music. referred to just as stimulants or of care. Notice all of these activities take uppers, are defined as drugs I currently focus on educating effort and are healthy. with mood-elevating properties. Health Care Professionals and Drug use does not take much Adderall, Ritalin, amphetamines serving Native Americans with effort, but the drug tricks the brain as well as illegal stimulants are addiction issues. into thinking drug use is more cocaine, crystal meth, yaba, and I want to answer your important than healthy activities. jenkem. questions regarding your current When a person takes meth, by Next, let’s look at what a concerns about alcohol and smoking, injecting, snorting, or person experiences while on drug use. swallowing it, they release an meth. Try imagining being This open format allows unnatural abundance of this awake for three or four days anyone to ask questions about feel-good brain chemical which without self-care. Imagine how substance use issues anony- depletes the supply and gives the your body and brain would feel mously. Please email me your person a quick rush that is followed by being sleep deprived, questions regarding substance rapidly by a lack of feeling good. starved, and agitated for days! use, or topics you would like This unnatural spike in the feel- Here are comments from to hear about or discuss. good chemical, dopamine, makes people addicted to meth who All questions are confidential, the person want to feel that way describe the feelings they and no one’s real name will be again, and so they chase the feel- experience while they are using: used. ing by using more of the drug. “My eyes felt horrible from First Question: What is The person cannot experience being dilated, strained and open meth? Why is it so this original feeling again, because for days.” People’s vision addictive and can meth they have depleted the supply becomes blurry, the world has a addiction be treated? with the first use. “grey tinge” appearance, and Answer: Great The body and brain are severely their eyes are yellow in color. questions! abused by this powerful drug and People thrash their arms at Continued on next page the physical and mental damage
28 irregular times, move their jaw bugs out, usually leaving scabs in this back and forth, clinching and and open wounds on their face, state as grinding their teeth, and their arms, torso, legs etc. being sick, and not hands, feet, fingers and toes “Meth mouth” is due to meth use bad or morally bankrupt. become cramped and/or “stuck”. blocking the flow of saliva. Saliva It’s also important Because of dehydration, their washes away bacteria and natural to remember that when muscles ache all over. Their acids in our mouth. people use drugs they lose their joints and knees pop. Their Without saliva, bacteria and warrior focus to their altered bones ache, and their back and acids accumulate and eat away mind. spine feel really painful due to a at enamel and gums resulting They aren’t able to take care need for rest. of their youth, elders or people They experience extreme who are not as physically or paranoia-checking doors, “...when people mentally as strong as they are. windows and their phone, However, the road to wellness always on the lookout. use drugs they is available and the sobriety They experience compulsive journey has been accomplished. behaviors, like changing their lose their warrior Sobriety takes time and computer or phone settings patience. It took time to walk for hours. Usually forgetting focus…” into the forest, it takes time their passwords or where they in lost teeth and receding gums. to walk out. There is no magic hid their devices when they They experiencing uncontrollable pill or quick fix. come down. shaking and tremors, including With professional intervention, They report, that they “don’t seizures and hallucinations. including family education and care about anything.” They lack Also, because of the increase support, there are many their normal morals and values, in heart rate, people are at risk examples of people who have become habitual liars and steal of heart attack and stroke. survived meth addiction and from friends and family to buy Imagine, this is part of the “high” regained their mental, physical, more meth. experience! emotional and spiritual health as They call themselves danger- Withdrawal is a combination well as regained their positive ous because they are of all of these with the addition place in their community and “fiending” (chasing the next high of extreme nausea and pain. with their loved ones. with a vengeance) One client said even her Best of everything to you! They report having a greasy eyelashes hurt when withdrawing feeling from toxins being from meth. Confidential voicemail: released through their skin, This self-inflicted torture is driven 775-329-5162 x 1962 causing some people to shower by the compulsion to use more or email [email protected] excessively every day. of this addictive substance over People say they feel like anything else. *Please note if you would bugs are crawling under their If this sounds like a miserable like your question skin and will dig into their skin experience, it is! to appear in The Camp News! or cut themselves to get the It’s important to look at a person
29 Indian Country: Can We Really Call It a Victory?
Tribes do not own trust land, but have the right to occupy
A funny thing happened on the way to the latest government scam. It seems that when the Western Shoshone were asked to contribute their ideas on how to distribute the money the government wanted to “give” through the Indian Claims Commission judgment, they threw a monkey wrench into the whole operation. Carrie Dann went to the United Nations about the Treaty of Ruby Valley of 1863 and got a response that the United States should, “freeze,” desist, and stop,” all actions against the Western Shoshone. Chain of Title Of the Ruby Mountains? — Western Shoshones wanted to clarify that, Invariably, since the formation “receipt of a share of the funds under the subsection shall not alter any treaty rights or the final decisions of the Federal courts regarding those rights pursuant to the 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley…” File photo of the Indian Claims Commis- sion there continue to be ment should not have a BIA Assistant Secretary Neal A. Indians who are apprehensive problem having the clause McCaleb said, “Just one of white men bearing gifts. inserted into the Western moment, Mr. Chairman. If I They would warn in the tribal Shoshone Claims Distribution may, Mr. Chairman, this is meetings, “If you take the Act: “Receipt of a share of the Daisy West who is the resident money, you are selling the funds under this subsection expert on this subject.” land.” shall not alter any treaty rights If you really want to know if The Bureau of Indian Affairs or the final decisions of the the Indians are selling their (BIA) representative present Federal courts regarding those land by taking the Indian would respond, “If you take the rights pursuant to the 1863 Claims Commission judgment money, you are not selling the Treaty of Ruby Valley.” money, the direction the land.” Suggesting this clause Senate hearings on this bill Here you have a government for insertion into Senate bill 958 took from this point should be authority, who is supposedly apparently got United States of interest to you. our trustee, who is supposedly Senator Harry Reid’s attention Ms. West: My name is Daisy looking after our interests, as he immediately asked, West and I work in the Bureau telling the people, “Take the “Would you read that again, of Indian Affairs Branch money, you are not selling the please?” of Tribal Government Services. land.” After a few more questions From the research that I have If they were not selling the from Senator Reid and Chair- done on this, the Treaty land by taking the money, the man Senator Daniel Inouye, of Ruby Valley is a treaty tribe thought, then the govern- Continued on page 31
30 Continued from page 30 determine aboriginal title. treaty with me. of peace and friendship, not a So the title was never given Chairman Inouye: It is treaty that recognized aborigi- under the Treaty of Ruby on land. nal title or gave recognized title Valley. Ms. West: And it describes to land in Western Shoshone Chairman Inouye: Do you the boundaries. My under- country. agree with the Secretary’s standing is that according This is an issue that was statement that the receipt of a to the case that was in addressed in a similar case share of the funds under this Northwestern Shoshone, that in the 1930’s with the Treaty subsection shall not alter any describes the land that was of Box Elder which is one of the treaty rights or the final claimed by the Shoshone, so five Shoshone treaties that was decisions of the Federal courts I’m sure that since it wasn’t a negotiated by Commissioner regarding those rights pursuant treaty of recognition, nothing Doughty back in 1863. to the 1863 Treaty of Ruby would change that, that is what That case was originally Valley? they claimed. brought under a special Ms. West: I agree. Chairman Inouye: Is it your jurisdiction act and, in that Chairman Inouye: Then you position that the Treaty of Ruby case, the (United States) also agree with the statement Valley is still in force? Supreme Court held that those of the Secretary that article V Ms. West: I would say that it treaties were not treaties of the Treaty of Ruby Valley is is still in force. of recognition of land. not in effect? Chairman Inouye: Why don’t Since they were not when Ms. West: Right now I’m not you stay there and bring up the they went to the Indian Claims sure what article V says. Secretary also. Commission, they could only I don’t have a copy of the Mr. McCaleb: I think what I’m trying to convey is that there is an impression that the Treaty of Ruby Valley under Section V retains some legal claim to land rights. The vote that was held seems to indicate it reserves those rights. The point I’m trying to make is our opinion, the opinion of the Department, that no land rights still reside in the treaty as a result of the court decisions. Chairman Inouye: You speak of the referenda. I pre- sume that the Department of the Interior was involved? Mr. McCaleb: NO; WE WERE NOT. Chairman Inouye: You did not supervise the referendum? Western Shoshone Heroes — Sisters Carrie and Mary Dann have fought the federal govern- Mr. McCaleb: That’s correct. ment for aboriginal rights to the land of which their ancestors inhabited for thousands of years prior to the Chairman Inouye: Were you establishment of Idaho, Utah and Nevada. The 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley address land ownership, but as Nevada grew, the federal authorities reinterpreted the only treaty signed in what is now Nevada. notified of it? File photo Continued from page 32
31 Continued from page 31 relative to their observation that the 22 years intervening, Ms. West: We were aware there has been a violation including 1984 negotiations of it occurring. We were notified of the rights of the Dann family. in which we actually provided of the date that it would occur. The position of the United $240,000 to assist in the Chairman Inouye: You were States, as well as the Depart- negotiations, provide staff, and notified after the conclusion of ment, is the Commission’s facilitated negotiations on the the referendum? report is in error for several distribution and again in 1994 Ms. West: We were notified reasons. when Congress requested the first of the date it would be held No. 1, the Danns’ contentions Department of the Interior which was June 3 and we were regarding the alleged lack to reopen negotiations on the also notified of the results after of due process in the Indian distribution. the election count had been Claims Commission proceed- Along this process there have certified. ings were fully and fairly litigat- been numerous indications Chairman Inouye: When you ed in the United States courts of popular support for the were notified of the referen- and should not be reconsidered distribution of these funds on a dum, did you take steps here. per capita basis, the most to involve yourself? No. 2, the Commission lacks recent being the election I Ms. West: No; I’m not sure jurisdiction to evaluate the made reference to earlier. what that means. process established under the Chairman Inouye: But you Chairman Inouye: To 1946 Indian Land Claims have not reached a settlement monitor the referendum? Commission Act since the act yet? Ms. West: No, no one attend- predates the U. S. ratification Mr. McCaleb: There are ed from the Bureau of Indian of the OAS Charter (Charter members of the Western Affairs in their capacity as a of the Organization of the Shoshone Tribe that do not Bureau official. American States). think there should be a distribu- Chairman Inouye: Is that Three, the Commission erred tion of the funds, they feel that the usual practice? in interpreting the principles additional distribution of the Ms. West: We considered of the American Declaration funds will somehow adversely this an internal Shoshone mat- in light of article 18 of the not affect their land claims but ter, one they had not requested yet adopted OAS draft Declara- according to the vote they are our assistance for. tion of Indigenous Rights. in a substantial minority. Chairman Inouye: You stat- Chairman Inouye: so you find For your edification, I have ed that the results of the refer- the preliminary report to be the results of that vote if you enda were certified. Who certi- in error? are interested in it. There were fied them? Mr. McCaleb: Correct. three issues. Ms. West: I’m thinking that it Chairman Inouye: You do The first was on the was the Western Shoshone not concur with it? acceptance of the payment Claims Committee. Mr. McCaleb: Yes, sir: that’s and the vote was 647 for, 156 Chairman Inouye: It’s not correct. against. certified by the Department Chairman Inouye: What is On the next issue, the limiting Ms. West: No. the history of negotiations of of the distribution to those Chairman Inouye: Mr. your department and the West- members of the Western Secretary, do you have any ern Shoshone with regard to Shoshone Tribe who are a views on the findings of the the settlement of land rights? quarter or more blood quantum, preliminary report of the You have had negotiations? 1,601 for, 1,906 against. Inter-American Commission? Mr. McCaleb: Yes; as early Mr. McCaleb: Yes; I do, as 1980 and several times over Continued on page 34
32 33 Continued from page 32 The important thing to trust land-the federal govern- remember is that while the ment does. On the third question, the various branches of govern- We only have the right use of the accounting funds ment debate whether or not to occupy it as per the Depart- for educational purposes, 1,024 putting the clause into the bill ment of Interior. for and 769 against. means anything in light of the “The Indian land Record Chairman Inouye: Thank Supreme Court not wanting of Title is the official record you. Do you have any to get involved, ruling Res of title documents and questions? judicata which basically means instruments affecting Indian Senator Reid: I have a the Indians already had their land that require approval couple. Daisy, tell me what day in court. by the Secretary or other your job is at the Bureau? Never mind that it was a federal officials. Ms. West: My title is Tribal court commission devoid of The Division of Land Titles Relations Officer and I have due process. What do I mean and Records (DLTR), and its 11 several different functions. when I say it was devoid of due Land Titles and Records One is to prepare judgment process? Offices (LTRO), are the official fund distribution plans. In order When the Suzie Island Federal offices-of-record for all to do that, I have to do in Lake Superior was returned documents affecting title historical research on the tribes to the Grand Portage Ojibwe to Indian lands, and for the and the claims and work People, and they were determination, maintenance, with the tribes in developing the celebrating on the internet, and certified reporting of land plan or, if necessary, attorney, Barbara Bilek title ownership and encum- in developing the draft commented, “This is very cool! brance on Indian trust and legislation. However, can we really call it a restricted lands.” Senator Reid: How long victory?” If you visit the Interior Depart- have you been with the Bu- Not so much when one ment’s Division of Land Titles reau? realizes that tribes do not own Continued on page 36 Ms. West: I’ve been with the Bureau since 1972. Hierarchy — The chain of command for the United States Department of Interior. Senator Reid. What is your educational background? Ms. West: Most of my educa- tion in this area has occurred on the job. I graduated from high school and attended a number of classes that were preparing me for a future in accounting. Senator Reid: Thank you. Mr. Secretary what I’ve heard you say is that if this money is distributed, whatever claims that exist, valid or invalid, would not be extinguished as a result of these moneys being distributed. Is that right? Mr. McCaleb: That’s correct. 34 35 Continued from page 34 The Indian Claims Commis- of Nevada land, the question and Records website, you will sion was devoid of due process that should be asked is are find that they are very meticu- of law because as Carrie Dann they really “giving” anything or lous in their record keeping. has been saying for the last 30 are they in fact taking every- The one prominent term they years, “We have never had a thing? use is “chain-of-title.” title argument.” Perhaps the government’s If you buy a piece of land When Felix Ike, Willie Johnny goal now is to just get the in the private sector, make sure and Nancy Stewart made their Nevada Indians to sign some- you use a title company. statements at the hearing of the thing they can enter into their Part of their service is title in- Committee on Indian Affairs “chain-of-title” documents--- surance which is a guarantee concerning the Western something that shows the that their research gives you a Shoshone Claims Distribution Indians happily recognizing clear title to your property. Act, they all mentioned land ex- federal ownership. “Chain-of-title” is the history of pansion of their reservations. Professor Austin Wakeman how that piece of property has Now that the government is Scott (1886-1981) explained changed hands. about to “give” the Indians Continued on page 37
Landsat Multispectral Scanners — The United States Geological Survey which is a program within the Department of the Interior which is includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) remote sensing mineral map is of Cuprite, better known as Goldfield, Nev. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey
36 Continued from page 36 that the purpose of a trust is to, R. Carlos Nakai: "separate the benefits of owner ship from the burdens of owner- From jazz ensembles ship". to full symphonic works, Now here is one last thing that Nakai, a Navajo-Ute, melds the Indians of Nevada have his classical training with the to consider before they sign any- traditional haunting sound thing that has to do with land. The author of Planet Earth, of his cedar flute. Jonathan Weiner, wrote, “The · Tue, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. images from Landsat multispec- FREE Spanish Springs Library tral scanners (and new thematic · Wed, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m. mappers, which record and even FREE Downtown Reno Library broader range of the spectrum) · Thurs, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. are radioed to earth and assem- UNR Nightingale Concert Hall bled by computer which tints them in brilliant, For more information, please contact: artificial colors to make the Maureen Chiloquin Katenay various details stand out. [email protected] More than 1 million Landsat Washoe County Library System images of earth are now stored in a U.S. Geological Survey com- Spanish Springs Branch puter in Sioux Falls, S.D. Land- 7100A Pyramid Hwy., Sparks sat files in the supercomputer at (775) 424-1800 Sioux Falls are the space age equivalent of treasure maps. For anyone astute enough to decipher them, they conceal clues to billions of dollar worth of CONGRATUATIONS buried ore. This fact has not es- IRENE M. caped the attention of the big oil companies.” SKENADORE The U.S. Geological Survey is a part of the Department of Interior, our trustee. Irene made Honor Roll at Jesse Hall Did you get a map? Elementary School in June of 2016. Her citizenship was excellent and has Editor’s note: Steve Melendez made academic growth this year. is a Northern Paiute from the We are very proud of you, Irene, you did Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. He it! Grandma would also be so very proud is the president of the American of you. We all love you very much. Indian Genocide Museum. Love, Mom Alvie, Spencer, For more information, please see: www.aigenom.org . Colbey, Aven, Neva, T.C., Rachell, & “Pops”
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38 39 Continued from page 26 Indians. ”NCAI applauds the Senate Committee on Indian and stay in business," Udall Affairs for introducing the said. Native American Business Businesses often struggle in Incubators Bill, which will Native American communities become a vital tool for tribal because entrepreneurs must businesses and entrepreneurs deal with regulatory uncertainty, to spur job creation and eco- remoteness, and difficulty nomic growth in our communi- accessing capital. ties and elsewhere," said . Tester, Cantwell, and Udall’s “We endorse and welcome bill will create an annual $5 the introduction of this million competitive grant important legislation that Vendors — Many Native American initiative within the Interior responds favorably to many entrepreneurs derive income by selling their Department to establish or requests over the years handmade beadwork at pow wows and craft maintain business incubators for Congress to create a fairs. that serve Native American business development Tribal business incubators will communities. program tailored specifically create a one-stop-shop for "The economic contributions to Indian Country’s unique Native American entrepreneurs of tribal businesses and sovereign and business so they can get assistance enterprises have proven posi- characteristics and capabilities, developing a business plan tive impacts to tribes, their and focused on incubation and navigating federal, tribal, and surrounding communities, access to capital challenges,” state regulations; and attracting states, and the national said Gary Davis, President and outside investment. The economy.” said Jacqueline CEO of the National Center incubators will also provide Pata, Executive Director, for American Indian Enterprise entrepreneurs a connected National Congress of American Development. workspace and professional networking opportunities. To be considered for a grant, the applicant must serve one or more tribal communities, submit a three-year plan, provide a physical workspace, offer business skills training and education, and meet other specific requirements. Tribes, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and non-profit organizations are eligible to operate a business incubator. The Native American Business Incubators Program Act will also provide oversight to Building Small Businesses — The Native American Business Incubators Program Act which business incubators and ensure will provide oversight to business incubators for American Indian economic development and the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act which seeks to improve access to capital in tribal communities by they are delivering on their amending and improving existing laws were both recently introduced into the United States Senate. Often, commitment to Native American Native American entrepreneurs struggle accessing capital, navigating red tape and dealing with the isolat- entrepreneurs. ed or remoteness of American Indian communities. At the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, tribal members can lease retail space at nominal rates. See page 45 for more information or contact Steve Moran, RSIC Continued on page 41 Director of Economic Development and Business Enterprises at (775) 785-1363. 40 Continued on page 40 to boost economic development Treasury to develop initiatives and job creation in Indian encouraging investment According to the National Country. in Indian communities, elevate Congress of American Indians, SCIA Chairman John the director for the Indian 39 percent of Native Americans Barrasso (R-WY) and Senator programs in the Department living on reservations are in John McCain (R-AZ) introduced of Commerce, establish the poverty and the unemployment S. 3234, the Indian Community Indian Economic Development rate is 19 percent—more than Economic Enhancement Act Fund to support the Bureau three times the national of 2016. of Indian Affairs (BIA) loan guar- average. The legislation seeks antee and the Community De- Additionally, almost half to improve access to capital velopment Financial Institutions of working age Americans in tribal communities by amend- (CDFI) bond guarantee Indians living on reservations ing and improving existing laws, program for Indian communities, in certain states said there is a including: the Native American and facilitate the use of the Buy lack of jobs in their community. Business Development, Trade Indian Act while increasing ac- The Native American Promotion, and Tourism Act countability in procurement by Business Incubators Program of 2000; the Native American the BIA and the IHS. A Act is available at: http:// Programs Act of 1974; the summary of the bill is available www.tester.senate.gov/files/ Indian Trader Act; and the Buy at: http://www.indian. senate. images/ARP16195.pdf . Indian Act. gov/news/press-release/ Furthermore, leaders of the According to the legislative barrasso-and-mccain-introduce- Senate Committee on Indian committee, key provisions bill-spur-economic-development Affairs (SCIA), Chairman of the bill would require -tribal-communities Barrasso and Vice Chairman interagency coordination and the full text can be found at: Tester, also recently separately between the Departments http://www.tester.senate.gov/ introduced bills seeking of Commerce, Interior, and files/images/ARP16195.pdf .
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41 Action Steps to Help You, Your Family Be Sun Wise
Skin cancer often underdiagnosed for people of color
Submitted by Bhei-Cie Ledesma, of infants and toddlers 6 RRSIC Environmental Specialist ii months and older may apply a While some exposure to sun- broad-spectrum, water- light can be enjoyable, too much resistant sunscreen with an can be dangerous. SPF of at least 30 to their Overexposure to ultraviolet children’s exposed skin. (UV) radiation from the sun can Even when using sunscreen, result in painful sunburn. It can parents should continue also lead to more serious health to keep their children in the problems, including premature shade and dress them aging of the skin, cataracts and in sun-protective clothing. other eye damage, immune Some parents have reported system suppression and skin that they routinely attempted Not Immune — People of color are often diagnosed with skin cancer at later stages, cancer. to allow their infant to “develop which can means that skin cancers are often UV rays are electromagnetic tolerance to the sun’s rays” by advanced and potentially fatal. File photo radiation. This form of energy gradually increasing their sun that comes from the sun is exposure. radiation — but it still happens. invisible to the human eye. Too Board-certified dermatologist Unfortunately, many patients much exposure to UV radiation Keyvan Nouri, MD, FAAD, chief and even some physicians are is damaging to living tissue. of dermatology services, under the impression that non- According to a NASA funded Sylvester Comprehensive Caucasian people are immune study, the amount of solar Cancer Center/University to skin cancer. That is one rea- radiation emitted to the earth of Miami Hospital and Clinics son why people with a darker has been increasing since the says, “Some parents may think skin color are often diagnosed 1970s. they’re helping their children with skin cancer at later stages. This is primarily due to the by exposing them to the sun, These delays mean that skin decrease of the amount but actually, the opposite is cancers are often advanced and of stratospheric ozone (ozone true. Unprotected sun exposure potentially fatal, whereas most layer) from ozone-depleting can damage the skin and lead skin cancers are curable if gases such as factory and to skin cancer.” caught and treated in a timely vehicle emissions, certain Most people are not aware manner. refrigerants, and chemical that skin cancer is largely Tragically, this is what sprays. preventable and one of the happened to legendary reggae Children are particularly most common forms of cancer musician Bob Marley. at risk. The American Academy in the United States. He developed an aggressive of Dermatology recommends Everyone, regardless of skin form of melanoma under his keeping infants younger than 6 color, can get it. Someone with toenail that ultimately spread months out of the sun and in the a darker skin color will have and caused his death at the age shade as much as possible. more melanin, which makes it of 36. Sunscreen use should be less likely than those with fair Marley’s story reminds us why avoided if possible in children skin color to develop skin both medical providers and the younger than 6 months. Parents cancer by overexposure to UV public need to be educated Continued on page 43
42 Continued from page 42 protection from both ultraviolet ◄ Check The UV Index- The about skin cancer and skin of A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) UV Index provides important color. rays. Reapply every 2 hours, information to help you plan By following some simple even on cloudy days, and after your outdoor activities in ways steps, you can still enjoy your swimming or sweating. that prevent sun overexposure. time in the sun and protect The UV Index is issued daily yourself from overexposure. ◄ Wear Protective Clothing- by the National Weather The U.S. Environmental Pro- Items such as a long-sleeved Service and Environmental tection Agency (EPA) shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed Protection Agency (EPA). recommends these action steps hat, and sunglasses are a good to help you and your family be idea whenever possible. Visit https://www.epa.gov/ sun wise: sunsafety ◄ Seek Shade- Remember The EPA also has free apps ◄ Avoid Sun Tanning- that the sun’s UV rays are the for your phone at: Excessive tanning can cause strongest between 10 a.m., and https://www.epa.gov/enviro/uv- wrinkling, patchy discolorations, 4 p.m. index-mobile-app. and skin cancer. References: ◄ Use Extra Caution Near http://www.skincancer.org/ ◄ Do Not Burn-Sunburns Water, Snow, and Sand-These prevention/skin-cancer-and-skin significantly increase one’s reflect the damaging rays of the -of-color lifetime risk of developing skin sun, which can increase your cancer, especially for children. chance of sunburn. https://www.epa.gov/sites/ production/files/documents/ ◄ Generously Apply ◄ Get Vitamin D Safely- nv_facts_web.pdf Sunscreen-Cover all exposed Although you can get Vitamin D skin 20 minutes before going through sun exposure, you can https://www.aad.org/media/ outside. Sunscreen should get it safely through foods such news-releases/the-first-steps-of have a Sun Protection Factor as vitamin D fortified milk, tuna, -sun-protection-how-to-keep- (SPF) of at least 30 and provide cheese, and egg yolks. your-baby-safe .
43 44 45 46 Reno-Sparks Indian Colony New Employees
Q: What is your exact job title?
A. 2nd Assistant Manager
Q: What do you hope to accomplish here at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony?
A. I hope to learn all I can from working here.
Q: Do you have a tribal affiliation? If so, where?
A. Yes, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.
Q: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community? Autumn New Moon A: Nothing at this time. Smoke Shop 3
Q: What is your exact job title?
A. Retail Clerk
Q: What do you hope to accomplish here at the Reno-Sparks In- dian Colony?
A. To become a manager one day.
Q: Do you have a Tribal Affiliation? If so, where?
A. Ft. McDermitt Paiute / Shoshone
Q: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Community?
A: Nothing at this time. Sanddee Hardin Smoke Shop 3
47 RSIC Law & Order Committee
The mission of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Law and Order Committee is to review, evaluate and make recommendations to change the existing Law & Order Code and ordinances of the RSIC Communities in conjunction with the Constitution and By-Laws of the RSIC and the Indian Civil Rights Act to insure due process within RSIC boundaries.
LOC follows the regular guidelines for Committees same terms and conditions set by Tribal Council. Aug 3 Meetings the 1st Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. MeetingsTribal courtroom the 1st Wednesday—1900 Prosperity of every month,Street —6 775p.m.,-785 tribal-8775 courtroom
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50 Check: Pyramid Lake Transit on Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Facebook for updates
51 Legal Notices, Public Announcements RSIC committee recruitments, Paiute language teacher wanted for high school
RECRUITMENT FOR Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE MEMBERS Recruiting Representative Executive Health Board The Law & Order Committee is currently recruit- ing for one new member. Appointments made to The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is recruiting the Committee are for a four-year term and mem- for one (1) RSIC Tribal representative to fill bers are appointed by the Tribal Council. The vacancies on the Executive Health Board. Committee, pursuant to the bylaws, are scheduled The Executive Health Board voting membership to meet the third Wednesday of each month, but consists of five (5) Reno-Sparks Indian Colony the date can be changed by the Committee. residents who are enrolled members, and two (2) The Committee shall be compensated at a rate representative from the Urban Indian population, approved by the Tribal Council. for a total of seven (7) voting members. RSIC The Standing Rules for Committees and Adviso- representatives must live on the Colony or in Hungry ry Boards of RSIC has been revised and were Valley. adopted by the Tribal Council on 10-31-2012, Res- The Executive Health Board members meet olution No. 2012-RS-53. All Committee members at least once a month, usually on the third Monday, must abide by these rules. Please see the Tribal and are provided a monthly meeting stipend Administrator’s Office for a copy of the Standing for participation. Rules. The members are appointed by the Tribal Council Any interested RSIC enrolled member may sub- and shall serve a term for a four-year period. mit their applications to the Tribal Administrator’s If you are interested in being a member of the Office located at 34 Reservation Road. Executive Health Board, please submit a letter of interest to:
Recruitment for Language & Culture Advisory The Executive Health Board Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center Committee Members 1715 Kuenzli Street The Language & Culture Advisory Committee is Reno, NV 89502 currently seeking two RSIC Tribal members to serve on the Language & Culture Advisory Committee. All interested participants will be invited to fill out an Committee members will be appointed by the RSIC application and attend a Health Board meeting Tribal Council and shall serve a term of 2 years. If for introductions. For more information please interested in becoming an LCAB member, please phone, 329-5162, ext., 1901. submit a letter of interest to: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Education Support Professionals Language & Culture Program (ESP or Classified) 401 Golden Lane Reno, NV 89502 WANTED: On-Call Paiute Language Instructor that is offered through the Washoe County School District, Equity and Diversity Dept.
www.rsic.org ESP roles include support staff, clerical staff, and other related positions. Please see: http://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034
52 Legal Notices, Public Announcements
Tribal court petitions for name changes, newsletter opt-outs from hard copy
IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT IN THE RENO-SPARKS TRIBAL COURT IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN IN AND FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY COLONY RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Teri Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Teri Larson, who i s a member of the Reno- Sparks Larson, who i s a member of the Reno- Sparks Indian Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno- Indian Colony, has filed a Petition in the Reno- Sparks Tribal Court, Case No.CV- NC-2016- Sparks Tribal Court, Case No.CV- NC-2016- 0025, praying that said Court enter an Order 0025, praying that said Court enter an Order changing the present legal name of Duke changing the present legal name of Cecelia Benjamin Gossett, to the name of Duke Benjamin Charlotte Gossett, to the name of Cecelia Larson, which i s the name Petitioner desires Charlotte Larson, which i s the name Petitioner to have. desires to have.
Notice is hereby given that any person having Notice is hereby given that any person having objection to the aforesaid change of name shall objection to the aforesaid change of name shall file written objection, showing cause why the file written objection, showing cause why the Petition should not be granted , with the Reno- Petition should not be granted , with the Reno- Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 Prosperity Street, Sparks Tribal Court, 1 900 Prosperity Street, Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication Reno, NV, within ten (10) days after publication or this notice. or this notice.
Dated this 14th day of July, 2016 Dated this 14th day of July, 2016 Henrietta A. Tobey Henrietta A. Tobey Clerk of Court Clerk of Court Reno-Sparks Tribal Court Reno-Sparks Tribal Court
Recruitment for Housing Board Member The Housing Advisory Board is currently seeking Let’s Go Green! an RSIC Tribal member to serve on the Housing Advisory Board. The board member will be appoint- The Camp News is offering an opt-out ed by the RSIC Tribal Council and shall serve a option to save paper by getting the term of 2 years. The board is made up of seven newsletter online. members who provide general oversight and community involvement in Housing Department Please leave a message at 329-2936, ext. activities. If interested in becoming a member, 3268 to go green... please submit a letter of interest to: Thank you and let’s save paper and the Reno Sparks Indian Colony Housing 905 Eagle Canyon Drive environment together! Sparks, NV 89502
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Rental Space for Lease
1962 Pyramid Way - $50/month The Business Enterprises & Economic Development Department is currently seeking an interested RSIC Tribal member to occupy 155 square feet of retail space located at 1962 Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nev. The leased premise is located in the building lobby which is accessible by a roll up gate and shares the parking lot with Smoke Shop 5 and Unit C. Questions and additional information may be obtained by calling Steve Moran at 785-1363 ext. 5403 or email at: [email protected]. If interested, please submit a letter of interest, no later than Aug. 31, stating tenant name, contact info, expected possession date, hours of operation and intended use of premises to: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Attn: Business Enterprises & ED 34 Reservation Road Reno, NV 89502
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54 55 56 Continued from page 19 the kinship. that positive energy with other up for the challenge, come and Numan compared the experi- Natives. participate,” Stump said. ence to his college baseball “For me, it’s turned more into For Numan, it is that special days at Sacramento State. getting people from different energy which keeps running. “My favorite part of the RTO areas to run together,” Stump “Once I ran, I was hooked,” is the bonds that you build with said. Numan said. everybody, and the memories Like Numan, Stump said that Besides Numan and Stump, you make out there on the the experience is amazing and the All My Relaytions team was pavement sacrificing your finding additional runners is comprised of: Helen Fillmore, body,” Numan said. “The important. Robert Sampson, Karita Gover, positive energy of the event is Both Numan and Stump Channy Sampson, Zach hard to describe, and doubly thought that sharing the RTO Numan, Richard Burchett, hard to find out in the real experience would be a great JeAnnie Marie, Marisa Pinto, world.” way to inspire other Natives and Rosalinda Berreman. Numan explained that he to try running, and maybe For information about next wants other Natives to have evening joining All My year’s RTO, contact Briscoe at that experience. Relaytions. 329-5162. Stump also wants to share “If you are someone who is
The Big Finish — Members of the All My Relaytions all-Native team in the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey were exhausted, but managed to smile at the finish land of the 178-mile relay race through Northern Nevada. The team included, from left to right: Helen Fillmore, Robert Sampson, Karita Gover, Channy Sampson, Travis Numan, Zach Numan, Richard Burchett, JeAnnie Marie, Marisa Pinto, Rosalinda Berreman and her son, and Toby Stump. Photo provided by Travis Numan